Chapter 1: Paladin of Virility
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“Arise, my paladin. Humanity needs your help.”
The divine figure emerged, shrouded in light that bled from behind her. Claire's heart raced as her words penetrated her mind. It was unlike anything she’d felt before.
Claire gasped, her voice cracking. "Who are you?"
The goddess regarded her silently, an unwavering shadow that bore over Claire. Time seemed to slow to a standstill.
“A goddess unknown to humanity. Please accept my power, and I can get your brother back.”
That piqued Claire’s interest. Her brother had been taken by the guards years ago. Her mind flooded with the thoughts of her brother, the pain of losing him, and grieving with her mothers.
“Really? Please, I’ll do any-!” Claire began pleading.
“Arise, Claire.” The Goddess said, cutting her off. “Go forth as my Paladin.”
Claire jolted awake, covered in sweat and adrenaline coursing through her. She tried to piece together her dream as her eyes adjusted to the darkness. Was that a message? Was it just a dream? Who was that goddess?
The questions spun in her mind as her breath began to quicken. Panic quickly consumed her while the Goddess’s words echoed in her mind.
With a soft thump, her cat jumped on her bed. It broke Claire free of her spiraling panic. The tuxedo cat began purring and rubbing herself on her leg. She picked the cat up and set it on her lap.
“Good girl,” Claire cooed as she stroked her cat’s soft fur. She felt its tail wag in pleasure against her body.
She took a deep breath to focus on her cat’s purrs before she began to rethink her dream. Images of the goddess veiled in light and her words about being her Paladin. Claire leaned back into her pillow as a deep ache unlike anything she’d ever felt crept up on her.
Something was off. Her hand hesitantly made its way to her aching sex. Her cat was on her lap and its tail was wrapped around its body. So why did it feel like its tail was jammed into her thigh?
“What the fuck!” Claire shouted, scaring her cat.
She felt something new, something foreign. She looked down at her panties and saw a bulge that wasn’t there yesterday. Slowly, she reached down and felt the new appendage. It throbbed at her touch and began to harden.
“Oh gods…” Not just a penis. Testicles. Her stomach flipped as panic roared back full force. But when she reached lower and felt the familiar softness of her vagina, a shaky sigh escaped her.
“Thank the gods you're still there,” she sighed to herself.
Without giving her too much time to catch her breath, a new problem arose. Her touch had caused her cock to harden. Her panties now had a sizable tent that throbbed with her heartbeat. Her breath became shorter, and panic turned into something new. Something that burned in her chest. Her new appendage felt strained, so she slowly pulled her pants down. Out flopped a thick, nine-inch cock sprang free, bobbing heavily in the cool air.
“Holy shit, it’s… It’s too big.”
Claire stared in disbelief. No other cock she had seen or heard of was this big. Claire's trembling fingers embraced her throbbing shaft, making her hiss through clenched teeth.
"Fuck," she groaned, voice thick with lust, "it's so hot and heavy."
Her hand moved faster, pumping eagerly from base to tip, making her toes curl. Her pussy ached for attention. Sliding her slick fingers between her legs, Claire teased her clit with light flicks and small circles. Pleasure shot up her spine with each brush against her sensitive pearl.
"Ah! More," she panted desperately, "please!"
She arched her back as pressure began building up. She began to squirm and moved to look at her dick. It felt like it’d explode. With one final whimper, she released. Her orgasm tore through her with thick ropes of cumcoated her face. It took a whole minute and multiple spurts of her cock to finish cumming.
Her mouth was still open in shock, and she began removing the seed from her eyelids. She felt the burning seed on her fingers and became curious. She closed her mouth and tasted the cum that landed inside. It tasted sweet with a bit of saltiness, like nothing she’d ever tasted before.
She quickly began scooping what was on her face into her mouth. It was addictive, and she needed more. With none left on her face, she began to lick her fingers. She sucked each of her digits clean and desperately looked for more.
With nothing left and still riding her orgasm, she thanked the gods that her parents were a whole floor below. No way could she explain the predicament she found herself in. She desperately scanned her bed for any more of her cum, but none of it seemed to be on her sheets.
With a long, deep breath, she calmed herself and began getting up. She moved to her bathroom to look at herself in the mirror. Her emerald green eyes met her reflection. She stared at her face, looking for any more of that savory cum. There was some left in her hair, which she quickly grabbed and consumed.
She looked at her reflection with a bit of shame as she had just eaten her own ejaculate. Her scarlet red hair sat on her shoulders with a bit of bed head. She looked extremely disheveled. She glanced at her B cup-sized breasts that could fit perfectly in her own hand. The thought created a new annoyance.
“Really? My own breasts?” she laughed to herself.
Then she began her bath while trying to ignore the new appendage between her legs. She cautiously washed herself in the bath, scared one wrong move could set her off again. When her hands got dangerously close to her new appendage, it would throb for attention. Thankfully, she was able to wash her hair and get out with no issue.
Wrapping her towel around her body, she let out a small giggle as her dick hung below the towel. She sent mana through her hair dryer as she began to hum and dry her hair. After drying her hair, she continued with her morning routine.
She walked out of her bathroom and looked at her closet.
What the fuck was going to fit and hide her monster of a cock? Most pants are out of the question; her cock would be unmistakable. Dresses seem to be her only viable option. She picked out a blue dress that she hadn’t worn in a while and laid it on her bed.
Next were her panties. None of which fit properly. Each one she tried left the outline of her cock perfectly clear for anyone to see. She decided on a larger pair and put on her dress. Hopefully, no one thinks it’s weird she’s wearing a dress today.
“Finally, my 18th birthday,” she said to herself. "I can finally get my class.”
With a smile, she opened her door and started her first day as an adult.
Chapter 2: Claire’s Coming of Age
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Greeting Claire inside the kitchen was her birth mother, Eve. Claire looked like a younger version of her mother, the resemblance was almost uncanny. She received her scarlet red hair and green eyes from her, but Eve had a far fuller figure. Years of homemaking softened her figure to a more comfortable one. She was one of the few villagers with a bit of a belly. One trait Eve kept to herself, however, was her very generous bust, something Claire had secretly envied since she was young.
“Morning, Sweetie,” Eve said, looking up from the stove with a warm smile. She was making breakfast for the family. The smell sent Claire into a trance as she finally noticed how hungry she was. “Jane’s outside with the cows. She could use a hand.”
Claire nodded and reluctantly walked outside to the barn. Her other mother, Jane, was Ryley’s birth mother and fulfilled the fatherly role of their family. She had dark brown hair and sun-kissed skin due to being a farmer. Her toned body was forged with years of farm work and manual labor. Claire entered the barn and found her milking one of their cows.
“Hey, Ma. Need anything?” Claire asked.
“Yeah, could you get me more buckets?” She said while milking the cows' udders. She pointed to a lone cow. “You can help with Bessy once you’re back. We’ll finish faster.”
Claire sighed but did as she was told. After handing them to Jane, she headed to the lone cow. The smell of hay and manure stung her nose as she got close, and she let out a gag. She began the process and got into the rhythm of milking. They sat in silence for a long while until the buckets they needed were filled.
Jane got up before Claire and left the barn after finishing only three of the cows. This confused Claire as she didn’t even take the buckets with her.
“Ma?” Claire asked in bewilderment. Claire headed to the door to follow her mother out. But right as she opened the door, though, she was hit with a surprise.
”Surprise!”
The whole village was gathered outside the barn. Claire jumped in shock, her heart skipping a beat. She looked around at her village, the Carpenter family, the twins and their mother, the alchemist and blacksmith, even the village chief and her wife.
Then, to the person who made her heart nearly stop. Jasmine, her mentor and teacher. Short black hair with striking grey eyes. Her lithe body was built up over years of work as an assassin. Claire’s chest tightened for a moment as she studied the woman she loved.
Words failed her until she managed to take a steadying breath and smile. “Thank you, everybody.” She finally got out.
She pulled her mothers into a tight hug before the two guided her towards the table. There was a small feast set up with both breakfast and lunch set out. At the center of the table was their dessert, a big cake with her name on it. Claire’s mouth watered as the smell became intoxicating and her belly groaned in agreement.
“Smells amazing, thanks, Mom,” Claire mumbled to Eve.
The entire village took their seats around the table. Claire sat at the head of the table with Eve on her right and Jasmine to her left. After Claire filled her plate with food, she stood to declare a toast.
“To the village and prosperity of us all,” and then she took a long gulp of her wine. A mix of bitterness and sweetness hit her tongue. She fought to keep her expression dignified as the rest of the women drank and applauded.
Congratulations were given for reaching her 18th birthday, and presents began to flow towards her. The Carpenter family got her a whole new set of dresses. The twins and their mother gave her a new, decorative hairbrush. The mayor and her wife gave her a bottle of wine.
Then her mothers were up.
Jane smiled at her daughter as she handed her a new sword made by Daphne. It had a simple, yet intricate handle. Its blade is short enough to be wielded alongside a shield. The handle fit comfortably in her hand as she unsheathed the short-sword. Its edge looked razor sharp. She sheathed the sword and hugged Jane tightly.
“Thank you, Ma,” Claire whispered. She kissed Jane’s cheek, getting a warm smile in return.
Eve, however, handed her present under the table. She held back a smile as she whispered to her daughter. ”When you find your Jane.”
Claire looked at the present, finding lingerie. Her face burned in embarrassment as she looked around the table. She hid the present, hoping no one else saw it.
Unfortunately, Jasmine’s laughter meant she heard the entire thing. Jasmine calmed down enough to present Claire with her gift. An ornamental knife with an emerald in the hilt of the red wood handle. When Claire drew it from its sheath, the patterned Damascus steel caught the light, golden inlaid lines shimmering like fire across its surface.
She turned to the woman in amazement at how beautiful the knife was. Her smiling face caused Claire to stutter,” T-thank y-you, this l-looks beautiful”
Jasmine leaned closer and began explaining,” It was in a shop I found a while ago. The emerald caught my eye and reminded me of your eyes. The red handle just meant it was fate.”
Claire’s heart started to race, and her face turned red. Pointing to the blade, Jasmine continued, “This blade was hard to make, apparently. Lining the blade with gold took the smith a while. Daphne doubts she could do it herself.”
“I said it would take me longer,” Daphne said in an annoyed tone.
Jasmine turned to her sister, letting Claire finally breathe. Claire was in danger. The proximity of Jasmine was getting to her. Her eyes wandered down her body, landing on her hips. The curves she’d been obsessed with since she was sixteen.
Claire silently thanked the gods for choosing a skirt and for being seated. Claire’s cock began to rise, causing Claire to squirm. She gulped hard as she responded, ”Incredible, I don’t know what to say.”
Jasmine’s laughter caused Claire to swoon. Her cock throbbed between her thighs, agreeing with her.
“Don’t worry, I got it especially for you.” Jasmine said. ”You did well with your training, so you deserved something this special.”
Claire finally looked around the table and realized everyone was staring at them. Elsie, the older twin, burst into laughter, clearly having noticed Claire’s flustered panic. Jasmine glared at the older twin.
“Sorry, should let you guys eat,” she said after rolling her eyes.
With that, the feast truly began. Eve had roasted a turkey with mashed potatoes as a side. For breakfast meals, she made eggs, toast, and bacon. It was all seasoned to perfection, which is why Claire loved her mother’s cooking so much. It was one of the few things that could cause her to stop focusing on Jasmine.
Thankfully, stuffing her stomach allowed her cock to calm down enough to stand. Breathing a sigh of relief, the main event was about to begin.
“Claire, if you’ll follow me,” Elizabeth said. Their mayor was an older lady with gray hair. Her body showed her experience in combat with a more athletic build than expected for her age. “It’s time to get your class sorted.”
Claire’s heart skipped a beat, and her mind went back to her dream. She already knew she was a Paladin, but not for who. What would her stat sheet tell her?
Chapter 3: Paladin powers
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Following the older woman back to the guild building located at the center of Restol village. Claire was trying her best not to watch the woman walk. Her toned back and shapely ass bounced slightly as she walked. Claire cursed her new appendage under her breath.
It was only when they passed the Bree Tavern that she was distracted from Elizabeth’s butt. She could finally partake in the excitement that took place in there. She had a smug smile on her face as she imagined what it would be like.
Neither of them noticed Jasmine tailing them. Jasmine was just as excited for Claire to receive her class. She had put aside quite a few opportunities to train Claire. It had been 5 years since she returned to Restol. 5 years since Ryley was taken. She looked at Claire with pride, remembering what state she was in all those years ago.
Jasmine reminisced about Claire’s first time swordfighting and teaching her footwork. To the first time she saw Claire smile in months. That day is what made her decision to stay in this village worth it. She swore to herself that she’d bring that smile back permanently.
It made her growing feelings awkward. She did not know if they were feelings of familiarity or growing feelings of attraction. Either way, the assassin was confused.
Stuck deep in her thoughts, Jasmine nearly got caught. Her foot barely missed a twig, threatening her position. She cursed at herself. To think, an experienced assassin like herself almost made a noise while trailing her target. When was the last time she was this close to being caught or making a noise?
She chuckled and hid behind a tree right outside the guild hall. She only wanted to see the reactions of Claire, knowing her class was up to Claire’s decision.
Claire took a deep breath in front of the guild’s door, wondering what was waiting for her. She took a step through the door and followed the chief into her office. Before her was a dark, wooden desk with two chairs facing on either sides. Papers and quills were scattered on the desk, and a magical device in the center.
“Sit please,” Elizabeth ordered.
“Yes, ma’am,” Claire said. She sat before the device, taking in its details. A right-hand outline with gemstones on the tip of each finger connected to mana circuits. Those ran to a secondary device, one that looked to attach to a person’s left hand. Both objects were connected to a third, with a third handprint on it.. One that Claire assumed Elizabeth would use to power the device.
“Put your hand in this,” She said as she held up the second device.
It looked almost like an inflated glove. Claire hesitantly put her hand into the glove-like device. She felt a prick as the pinpoint that’d add her class to her stat sheet pierced her finger. A sheet only she was able to access, tethered to her own soul.
“Next, set your right hand on this,” Elizabeth said. She pointed to the first device.
With more confidence, Claire set her hand on the first device and took a deep breath. Closing her eyes, she waited. A flash of light penetrated her eyelids, causing her to open them. A pain shot from the back of her hand as the second device clamped down on her hand. It sent a jolting feedback throughout her body before rapidly calming down.
With a surge of mana in her eyes, she opened her stat sheet.
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Paladin of Virility: Carry out the Goddess’s will as her chosen champion. |
So She’s the Goddess of Virility? No god or goddess she could recall had an aspect of virility. She knew the goddess of fertility, but this aspect wasn’t one of her domain. But it did explain her new addition. Shifting in her seat, she continued.
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Claire: |
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Level: 1 |
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HP: 20/20 |
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Mana: 10/10 |
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Exp: 0 |
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Bestower of the Goddess: Spread her gift to Lovers. Consuming your sexual fluids allows other women to grow a penis. Accepting the gift makes them a Bestowed Lover. |
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Buff of the Bestower: Gain power through spreading her gift. Gain additional stats in the Bestowed Lover’s primary stat and vice versa. Buff increases with the bond formed between bestower and bestowed. |
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Aura of the Bestower: Bestowed Lovers within the Bestower’s vicinity gain defense, resistance and healing over time. Healing and stat buffs increase with the Paladin’s defense and resistance stat. |
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Defensive Strike: Channel your defense into a powerful counterattack. Power increased with defense and the target's strength. (Higher defense than the target’s strength increases the damage) Cooldown 5s |
Her eyes widened, and her breath caught. She had three skills that were completely different from what she was expecting. The fourth one was a common defensive-based class skill, but the other three made her mind fuzzy. Just thinking about the first skill, about spreading “the gift,” made her cock perk up between her legs. Taking a deep breath and ignoring thinking of the other skills for now, she moved on to her stats.
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Strength: 6 |
Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 4 |
Resistance: 7 |
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Constitution: 6 |
Wisdom: 4 |
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Charisma: 4 |
Divinity: 5 |
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Defense: 8 |
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Thankfully, her stats came out normal. Having low magic made sense, as most healing and buffs come from the divinity stat. Magic was more for elemental, illusion, or summoning-based magic. Everything else seemed normal. Her defense and resistance stats being high made sense as her class was more of a frontliner. Everything else looked normal.
After finishing her examination of the stat sheet, she closed her eyes and had it disappear. Looking into the older woman’s deep blue eyes, she finally spoke. ”I received a Paladin class that focuses on defense and buffing my allies.”
Elizabeth smiled, showing off the wrinkles of age on her face, ”A paladin is a bit surprising, never took you for a religious type.”
“I’m not, not more than any other. Don’t even know the name of the goddess I’m sworn to.” Claire responded nervously. She knew she could trust the mayor, but she didn’t know if she should say it was an entirely new Goddess.
“Maybe future skills will reveal her name,” she said. Her eyes seemed to zone out to a thousand-yard stare as she pursed her lips.
Claire could only guess what the lady was thinking. She was waiting for questions about her skills or what stat she specialized in, but none came. After a prolonged pause, she focused back on Claire.
”No need to worry right now, you should be celebrating!”
Chapter 4: Bestowing the Gift
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Leaving Elizabeth’s office, Claire began thinking about her Bestower skills. That quickly hardening appendage between her legs was the gift it spoke of. She squirmed upon thinking about giving it and the buffs to her lovers.
Her lovers.
That caused her cock to rise to full height. It was accompanied by a more familiar feeling, her pussy quickly moistened her panties. Her cock throbbing caused her dress to jump. She covered her crotch with her hands in embarrassment. She looked around, hoping everyone was still at her home partying.
She scanned her surroundings for a long, painful minute. Seeing only trees and the backs of buildings. She sighed, happy she had chosen a shortcut path off the main road.
“My gods, I’ve got to get you under control.” She muttered to herself as she began walking again.
Unbeknownst to her, someone was watching.
Jasmine was always known for keeping her cool, even under the pressure of death. Being an assassin meant she had to stay cool under the threat of death or perish. She had to act quickly and not let her emotions overwhelm her. However, right now, she was left stunned.
“Wh-what was that?” She finally asked herself.
She noticed the slight bulge in Claire’s dress as she left the guild’s building, thinking it was a gift hidden beneath her skirt or something. Then it throbbed. Her expression, too. It was one of lust and desire. A desire that Jasmine noticed this morning, and in many of their recent interactions.
Jasmine’s curiosity was hooked now. She needed to know what was under her skirt.
Stalking her prey, Jasmine slowly gained on the aimless Claire. Her breath became rapid, and a heat began to rise from her stomach and fill her chest. Before she knew it, Jasmine’s pussy was aching for attention.
What is this feeling of Hunger? Emptiness? Jasmine didn’t know. It clouded her thoughts as she got closer to the oblivious redhead. Without even thinking, Jasmine was now right behind her.
She made the one mistake no assassin should.
Snap! A twig broke under her foot, causing Jasmine to freeze. Claire flinched and stumbled to the ground. Claire landed on her forearms and slowly turned towards the frozen assassin.
A cold sweat and panic filled Jasmine’s body. Claire turned to lie on her butt, letting her forearms prop her up.
“Holy shit! You scared me, Jaz. You could have said something.” Claire laughed with a jovial tone.
Not getting a response. Claire tilted her head as she found her long-time mentor in a state she’d never seen before. Panicked, frozen with fear. She opened her mouth to speak again when she remembered.
Her head snapped down to her lap, where Jaz’s eyes were locked. Claire’s blue skirt, now covered in dirt, was hiked up to her abdomen. She looked past the hem of her dress to her panties, which struggled to contain her erection. Now she mirrored Jasmine’s expression.
Yet that little bastard throbbed, causing her panties to jump.
Their eyes found each other. Claire’s face turned a deep red with her mouth agape. After a deafening silence, Claire spoke in a whisper, ”I can explain.”
That snapped Jasmine out of her stupor.
How? How could Claire ever explain the cock between her legs? Was it some new strap-on device? Was it actually a front tail? It just made Jasmine more curious. With her first breath in what seemed like forever, Jasmine asked one word. ”How?”
“My class…. It’s a paladin devoted to the goddess of virility,” Claire mumbled slowly, tilting her head down in shame. She feared the worst. That the woman she adored, the woman she loved, was finding her gift disgusting or horrific. “I received it and a vision this morning, the goddess told me I could get Ryley back through her power. I had to take it!”
Deafening silence surrounded the pair again. Claire began to shake, tears forming in her eyes. Jasmine wasn’t reacting, causing Claire’s insecurities to run wild. Every scenario that ran through her head became worse and worse.
Ridicule, shaming, disownment by the village, mockery, all filled her mind and fed into her panic.
”Wow.”
Claire’s confusion at that one word made her hesitate. She heard a thud and looked to the black haired beauty, who was now kneeling before her. Jasmine crawled towards Claire’s tenting panties, eyes locked on the throbbing cock. “
Did she just lick her lips?” Claire muttered to herself. Once Jasmine’s face was inches from the girl’s erect cock, reason began to return to her.
Jasmine blinked rapidly. She came out of the trance she found herself in. The cock pulsed, straining against the panties of her student. This situation was not something that she was ready for.
“So-sorry, I don’t know what came over me,” She whispered. Claire didn’t respond verbally, but her cock throbbed at Jasmine’s words.
“Does it hurt?” Jasmine asked, locking eyes with Claire. She watched as the redhead nodded and mumbled to herself. Jasmine threw her reasoning to the side before reaching towards it. She needed to see it, feel it. Her mind began to go blank.
”I can help,” she cooed.
Removing the panties from the girl's cock, it sprang forward. Lightly tapping Jasmine on the cheek. She gasped at the contact. A blazing heat filled the skin on her cheek. Her breath hastened as her hand moved to meet the monster. Unconsciously, she rubbed her face on the thick cock as her hand grabbed the base. She felt her thumb lightly tap her finger. She could barely wrap her hand around it.
Her eyes darted from the cock to its owner’s eyes. Those emerald eyes that Jasmine had began to adore. Claire’s face was flush, both with embarrassment and desire. Jasmine reveled in the expression her former student was giving her. A face pleading for more.
Slowly, she began to move her hand up and down the shaft. She carefully watched as Claire’s face lost all embarrassment, replaced with pleasure. A moan escaped Claire’s mouth, causing Jasmine to want more. Her eyes flickered back to the towering cock before her, licking her lips, she steeled her resolve.
She was going to taste her student's cock.
Its aroma had long since filled her nose, a hint of saltiness and lavender. The scent she associates with Claire. It made her mouth water. She looked back at the girl and gave her a lustful smile.
Slowly, she lowered her lips to the head of Claire’s cock. She paused right before the tip, causing Claire to buck her hips. Claire wanted this just as badly as Jasmine wanted this. She opened her mouth and kissed it.
Her lips parted as she lowered her head. The taste overwhelmed her; that saltiness mixed with a new sweetness caused Jasmine’s head to fog up. Jasmine was eager, but in over her head. Just the tip nearly filled her mouth.
Even if her body resisted, Jasmine needed more. She moved her head down the shaft until the head met the back of her throat. Tears filled her eyes, and she wanted to gag. She wanted to move back, but she wanted Claire more. She forced Claire’s cock as far as her body would let her. Nearly suffocating on the girl’s cock in doing so.
She opened her eyes and tried to meet her student’s.
Claire’s eyes were closed, and her head was rocking. Moans were escaping her mouth. Claire’s eyes opened when she noticed Jasmine had stopped. They stared at each other for a brief moment before Jasmine began to move.
Oxygen filled her lungs as the cock left her throat. She took this opportunity to breathe, not realizing her lungs were burning. She moved her head until only Claire’s tip was in her mouth. The taste of Claire’s precum filled Jasmine’s mouth.
While she was disappointed that she only got a bit more than three-quarters of the long, thick cock in her mouth, the taste of precum more than made up for it.
She began to bob her head up and down the shaft, using her tongue to add to the pleasure. Slowly going deeper and deeper down Claire’s shaft. Claire’s loudening moans encouraged Jasmine to push herself to the base.
Finally, after several minutes of trying, her nose was stuffed into Claire’s crotch. Excitement and a feeling of accomplishment filled Jasmine as she had the cock entirely in her mouth. She couldn’t celebrate long as her student moaned loudly. Claire grabbed Jasmine’s head, locking her in place.
“FuCkkkk!” Claire moaned loudly.
Her eyesight slowly began to fade, and the lack of oxygen was getting to her. She had been able to hold her breath for at least a minute due to her profession, but this was dangerous. The feeling of seed rushing down her throat kept her from resisting.
Claire released wave after wave of baby batter into Jasmine’s throat. It felt unending, and Jasmine began to panic. She tapped at Claire’s thigh, trying to signal to her that she couldn’t breathe.
”Sorry!” Claire gasped as she let go of Jasmine’s head. Her cock released another few spurts on the ground before stopping.
Jasmine coughed, trying to catch her breath. She felt the creamy seed filling her throat slowly drip down. The taste was intoxicating. She was finally able to breathe normally.
”Don’t apologize,” Jasmine mumbled hazily. She savored what was left in her mouth. “I should be thanking you. That was the hottest thing I’ve ever done. And goddamn, did you taste delicious.”
Before Jasmine could say anything further, her stat sheet notification popped up. “Do you accept Claire’s gift?”
Her mind was too hazy to even realize what it said. She lazily hit “yes,” not knowing what she just did.
A burning sensation started in her chest and inched its way to her pussy. Her clit began to ache as she rolled on the ground and undid her pants. Something strained against them. After the heat subsided, she looked down.
She, too, had a cock.
Chapter 5: Bestower’s 1st lover
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While not the monster of a cock that Claire had, Jasmine’s dick stood tall at roughly seven inches.
She watched it throb in the open air. She ripped her eyes away from it to her former student. Her student’s piercing green eyes locked onto her new virgin cock.
“It’s…. beautiful.” She whispered. “Thank you. Goddess for this gift.”
“What do you mean?” Jasmine questioned. “Is it something to do with your class?”
The sight of Claire biting her lip made Jasmine’s cock throb. She needed release, but Claire’s words broke her thoughts.
”Yes, take a look,” Claire sighed as she held out her hand. Jasmine accepted it and had access to her stat sheet.
Quickly reading it, she realized what Claire was talking about. Claire had to be the Bestower, which meant she was a Bestowed Lover. Images of potential situations entered her mind, what the future held for the two.
Those thoughts caused a reaction out of her gift. Her cock needed relief. She began to reach for it, but Claire swatted her hand away. The girl gripped the new cock.
“You helped me, now it’s my turn.” Her voice filled with lust.
Claire quickly looked around. Luckily, they were still on the shortcut Claire had taken. A patch of trees hid them from the main road. She doubted anyone else had left her house yet. If they did, they should be hidden enough.
Returning her gaze to the cock in her hand, she marveled at its feel. She began to slowly move her hand up the velvety shaft. She watched the skin bunch up in her hand as it moved up and down.
Now it was Jasmine’s turn to be a moaning mess.
“My Goddess, you look so sexy,” Claire’s husky voice broke through the moans.
Jasmine’s face was filled with pleasure as her eyes crossed. She tried to respond but couldn’t. For a moment, Claire pondered what to do.
Would she lose her virginity right here? To her former teacher? She wanted to, but the location and the atmosphere didn’t feel right. So then, what? Return the favor?
She moved her head closer to her mentor’s cock, her heart rate increasing and her breath getting shallower.
“I can’t wait to taste you,” Claire whispered. “I bet your cum tastes even better than my own.”
That made Jaz confused for a sec, which Claire smirked at. She giggled at the expressions Jasmine made when thinking about her remark. Her cock throbbed for attention, so she lowered her lips to meet it.
Claire licked Jasmine’s shaft, from her hand all the way up to the tip. The saltiness of sweat filled her taste buds, and a moan escaped her new lover. Then her lips parted as she mimicked Jasmine from before.
Panic set in as she paused. “How do I do this?” She tried to say, but the cock muffled her voice. A giggle escaped Jaz’s mouth as she deciphered Claire’s words.
“Aww, so eager, yet so naive.” She cooed with a huskiness that sent a shiver through Claire.
Jasmine began explaining what to do. How to involve her hands and tongue to make her feel better. Claire would have never guessed Jasmine had experience, let alone with a man. She listened to her mentor’s instructions and began to bob her head. She quickly started to add her tongue, licking the shaft when it was in her mouth. Then those words hit her.
“Good girl.”
Her mind went blank. Those two words made her head feel light and her eyes lose focus. The only thing that remained was a desire to please this beautiful lady.
Precum filled her taste buds as her mentor’s moans and breath hastened. Jaz was close, and Claire could feel it. One last moan escaped Jasmine’s mouth as she slammed her hips forward. She gripped Claire’s head in place as thick cum filled Claire’s mouth and spilled out the sides of her mouth. She tried her best to swallow it all. But there was just too much.
There was too much for Claire to handle. Her head popped off the cock as the rest spilled onto her hand and face. She desperately tried to lick it up while Jasmine came down from the rush of pleasure.
Jasmine looked at her student. who was doing her best to clean Jasmine’s seed up. She needed to be rewarded. Jasmine tilted Claire’s chin up and pulled her close. The scent of her cum only made her want to kiss more.
Jasmine gave her a deep kiss, adding her tongue to meet Claire’s. She tasted herself in her former student’s mouth and loved it. Saltier than Claire’s but also sweet enough to enjoy. She released herself from the kiss and breathlessly said those words again.
”Good Girl.”
She was not expecting Claire’s reaction. Claire moaned, a deep and drawn-out moan. She fell onto her back and began lightly spasming. Her cock throbbed wildly before it erupted with ropes of cum. It was just as thick as her first load and desperately needed to consume more.
She quickly held her hands up to catch the stray ropes. Jasmine noticed the arousal leaking heavily down Claire’s thigh. She must have orgasmed as a woman, too.
She smiled at her student. This sexy girl had just orgasmed due to two simple words.
With the rush finally leaving their minds, they both looked inwardly.
Jasmine was worried. She had known Claire her whole life, and she was her teacher for a long while. A feeling of guilt hit her stomach hard as she thought about their relationship over the years. It definitely started like an older sister role, and Jasmine felt no attraction to the girl at that time. It was more of an obligation.
It wasn’t until these last few months that Jasmine’s view had changed slightly. Claire began to view her as a woman, not just her teacher. Jasmine knew this. She caught Claire looking at her ass, her legs, and even her modest breasts. Yet she told herself that it would pass.
Even this morning, she tried so hard to write everything off at the table. The tension she felt from Claire, the look of desire. It would pass. But now, she could no longer ignore it.
Claire, on the other hand, was elated.
Not only did she gain experience, but she had felt like she got her long-time crush across to her mentor. Or at least somewhat. Was giving your crush oral a big enough sign?
Never mind that, Jasmine was now on her stat sheet. It was displayed on another sheet simply titled Lovers. With a squeal, Claire broke the silence, ”While this isn’t how I imagined it, I’ve dreamed for so long to be with you.”
Jasmine, in turn, took a deep breath. Her guilt was somewhat swayed by Claire’s words. Yet she still needed to be an adult. She ran her fingers through her scalp as she thought carefully about her words.
“I figured…. At least noticed, since the beginning of this year.” Claire opened her mouth to respond, but Jasmine held her hand up. Thinking deeply, she felt relieved Claire had held off until she was 18.
“While I have my qualms about how our relationship started, I am open to exploring more.” She said before sighing, “Just… give me some time. For now, we keep this a secret and might have to rethink our current Student-Teacher relationship entirely.”
She paused and took another deep breath,” I am curious how this affected your class sheet, though.”
Claire opened her sheet. No change in her skills or level, but she did gain 50 experience points. Her stats, on the other hand, did have a change. One that Jasmine assumed would change. Claire’s dexterity jumped up two stats.
Her eyes widened. She expected a point, but 2? Maybe it was because their relationship was already established? That made her even more curious.
Jasmine opened her own stat sheet and found a surprise.
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Level: 15 |
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HP: 22/22 |
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Mana: 15/15 |
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Exp: 57 |
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Assassin, Bestowed Lover: Claimed by Her Paladin, assassinate any who opposes your lover. |
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Weapon Skills: 10 Skills. Expand List?. |
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Assassin Skills: 12 Skills. Expand List? |
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Bestowed skills: 3 Skills. List expanded: |
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Bestowed stats: Gain Defense and Resistance from your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 2 |
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Bestowed Experience: Gain more experience when fighting alongside your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1.1x |
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Oral Fixation: Your fixation is your strength. Any consumable, whether consumed by the user, ally, or a poison/reagent used on an enemy, has its potency enhanced. Enhance currently at 1.25x |
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Strength: 13 |
Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 20 |
Resistance: 8 |
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Constitution: 5 |
Wisdom: 6 |
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Charisma: 11 |
Divinity: 0 |
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Defense: 8 (+2) |
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Her defense was the only one to change, jumping up by two. That first skill was quite simple to understand, and so was the second one. The third one made her think, though. Her previous lover commented about how much Jasmine enjoyed giving her oral.
She shook her head, going back to the second skill. She never heard of buffing a person’s experience gain. And for that matter, changing one’s title. Before, it was just a simple Assassin, but the Bestowed Lover bit was added.
Too many questions swam in her head.
She sighed and pulled her pants back up. She got up and offered a hand to Claire. “We’ll talk later. I have to look into this.”
Chapter 6: The Twins
Chapter Text
Thankfully, Claire was able to make it home with further distractions. Her romp with Jasmine was still replaying in her head when she hastily approached her house. She did her best to get inside and up to her room without anyone noticing. She hoped everyone was still partying in their backyard.
Thankfully, neither of her moms nor their guests were on the 1st floor. So she quietly made her way up the stairs.
Upstairs was also empty, and Claire let a big sigh escape her. She made it to her room without anyone seeing her. The dress she wore was covered in dirt and semen. Her thighs had noticeable wet spots from her arousal. Her new cock never went soft and was aching for more attention.
She looked in her mirror. Her red hair was a mess, with dried cum on her face and chest. She looked extremely disheveled and like a whore. It was enough to make her laugh.
Wanting to clean up for the rest of the party, she ran water into her bath. While it was filling, she took a quick peek out her window overlooking the backyard. Her mothers looked to be extremely emotional. Eve had tears and Claire’s baby clothes out, and the rest of the village was gathered around listening.
Another sigh escaped her, “Thank the gods that no one saw Jasmine and me.”
She quickly undressed and cleaned up
Claire rejoined the celebration, coming back when Eve was telling a story of when she was a baby. Telling everyone how Claire was so clingy and cried whenever Eve left the room. Jane was holding her and trying to keep her from crying too much. The rest were dutifully listening to Eve’s tale.
Claire imagined Eve would have kept going all day if she had not interrupted her.
”Hey, Mom and Ma, I’m back.“
What came next was a flood of questions. What was her class? Why the change in clothes? Her plans after today: was she staying or going? Did something happen to make you look so happy?
Claire did her best to answer, ”Paladin, tried out a skill and got dirty, no idea as of now.”
The flood of questions kept coming as her mothers embraced her in a hug. Jane’s toned body contrasted nicely with Eve’s softness. Claire had to angle herself a bit awkwardly so as not to expose herself. But the hug felt warm and nostalgic. She let them hug her for a while before escaping.
“I’d prefer if we stopped asking questions and got back to celebrating.”
Thankfully, the barrage stopped and the party truly began. Wine was busted out by Daphne, and the blacksmith heavily encouraged Claire to drink now that it was legal for her to do so. With the wine flowing, most of the village was now occupied with drinking and socializing.
With the pressure off of her after a few glasses, Claire needed space to think. So she sat by the barn, watching her guests. She watched them play games and enjoy conversations. She soaked in the atmosphere and the bit of peace she found. It was only interrupted by the twins approaching her.
They were nearly identical, if not for their different style of dresses and hair. Light blond hair, blue eyes, and petite bodies. The older twin was Elsie, with free-flowing hair and a red dress. She led Ana by the hand to where Claire was sitting. Elsie’s face was full of confidence, while Ana’s showed hesitation.
"Hey, I heard you got a combat class,” Elsie exclaimed with a smug expression.
“That I did,” Claire replied, not seeing Jasmine in the crowd. ”It’s a paladin class. How did you hear that?”
Elsie’s smile got wider, a fire now lit in her eyes. She ignored the question and spoke. ”That’s perfect! A frontline tank is exactly what I need.”
Claire could guess what for, Elsie wanted to be an adventurer. She had studied magic since she was very young and loved to read about past adventurers. Ana, on the other hand, followed her older sister. She studied magic because Elsie did.
Looking at the younger twin, her hair in a braid and wearing a blue dress, Claire asked, ”Don’t you mean ‘what we need?’”
Elsie blinked and responded, ”Uh… I guess. I mean, what’s perfect for me is usually perfect for Ana.”
Ana looked at the ground, not saying a word, as both girls looked at her. An awkward silence hit the trio. Finally, Ana spoke, ”I don’t mind. I want to help Elsie.”
Claire smiled and thought about their differences. Elsie was loud, bratty, and selfish. She was an offensive red mage while Ana was a supportive white mage. Ana was also quiet, shy, and selfless.
Claire remembers playing with them and her brother. How their dynamic hasn’t changed in all these years. Nostalgia hit as she momentarily thought of those days.
“What do you say?” Elsie asked, breaking Claire’s train of thought.
“About?” Claire asked, not realizing Elsie kept going after Ana’s comment.
“Join us! We want to start adventuring and could use you as a frontline.” Elsie explained. ”Plus, having you means Jasmine will join too.”
Claire’s heart jumped at Jasmine’s name. For a moment, she looked back at the party, Jasmine still not among the others. A shame she’s not here to finish the celebration.
“That does sound enticing. If we were to make a name for ourselves, it’d be easier to become a knight.” Claire mused. Becoming a knight was the easiest way to find her brother. ”But what makes you think Jasmine will join if I do?”
Elsie’s smile turned into one of mischievousness. “Oh, just intuition. She did give up on adventuring to train you. Why would she not want to join your party?”
Claire hesitated. Elsie’s face and words gave her pause. Jasmine’s actions did point to a lot of things. How did it look to an outsider? Claire chalked it up to Jasmine being dedicated to Restol and not necessarily towards her. At least before today.
Did Elsie know something, or was she just assuming?
“I guess…. She was an excellent teacher.” Claire said hesitantly. ”I just assumed she wanted to cheer me up in the beginning and then found a passion for teaching.”
It was Elsie’s turn to pause as her expression changed. She studied Claire, looking her up and down. To anyone in the village, it was clear that Jasmine cared for Claire beyond a passion for teaching.
Finally, Elsie spoke, ”Doesn’t matter, just let me know if you want to join. We did a few practice runs with Jasmine last month, and they went pretty smoothly. Ana and I were even able to level up.”
Ana perked up from her shyness with unexpected enthusiasm. ”It was amazing! Elsie was able to slay a troll with her fire magic!”
That caused Claire to flinch. Trolls were extremely difficult to deal with, they regenerate fast and can be unexpectedly quick. Claire guessed that Elsie’s fire affinity helped kill the monster. Fire was able to counteract the healing, and Jasmine’s experience probably helped.
But still, it was quite the accomplishment. Now it really sounded enticing.
That led to another train of thought. If she partied with them, would they become her lovers?
She looked the girls up and down. They were on the smaller side, almost a head smaller than her. Their curves were similarly smaller, yet shapely. She could definitely see the appeal. Her thoughts were interrupted when she felt the strain of her cock in her pants. She quickly crossed her legs to hide it.
“I’m in,” She said.
Chapter 7: Jasmine’s meeting
Chapter Text
Jasmine left the house she shared with her sister. Her encounter with her student was still at the forefront of her thoughts. All she could think about was how satisfying it felt to blow Claire and the intoxicating taste of her seed. The usually stoic assassin was flustered and red-faced as she headed to the guild hall.
She took a moment to calm herself before entering. She needed to be an assassin now, not a maiden in love.
“I need to at least act like a professional.” She said before slapping her cheeks with her hands and exhaling. She took a few more deep breaths with her eyes closed, a quick meditation to calm herself. Her heart rate slowed, and she returned to her professional self.
She entered the building, ready for her discussion with Elizabeth. They planned to meet after the last of the children got their classes. There was quite a bit to discuss now that all their classes have been determined.
Jasmine made a mental list of each one: Jessie Carpenter was a foreman, Lyn Carpenter was a stoneworker, Elsie Bree was a magician, Ana Bree was a white magician, and Claire Owens was a Paladin. Three combat classes and two worker classes. Not ideal for the longevity of a village, but it was what Elizabeth wanted.
She opened the office door and was greeted by the sight of the lady reading a report. She silently sat in the chair in front of Elizabeth’s desk and waited for her to finish reading. The report was causing Elizabeth to get angrier by the second.
“10% increase in taxes, are you fucking kidding me?” She swore to herself. “We already hand over 50% of our profits to that bitch, and she wants more?!”
“All of us? Or just businesses and the guild?” Jasmine asked.
“Everyone.” Elizabeth said with an exasperated sigh.” That idiot is going to bleed this land dry.”
The idiot she was referring to was Lady Myrtle Lloyd, the Lady of their land. She acquired the title of Lady Lloyd almost 15 years ago, and since then, she’s been bleeding her land dry. High taxes funneled to her estate had left many villages bitter and on the verge of collapse.
Restol village was one of the few exceptions. Elizabeth and her wife, Sloane, were able to stem the problems with their management skills. But that can’t be said for the thirty other villages in the fief.
“Did Claire tell you about her class?” Jasmine asked carefully.
“No, and I didn’t ask. Figured she’d let you know,” She said, setting the report down.
Jasmine took a moment to consider how much to explain. “It’s…. An interesting class. There’s so much potential as well.”
She paused again, wondering how to explain Claire’s skills. ”She’s a Paladin able to buff her allies. One gives a stat boost, and the other, an experience bonus. With levels and time, she could be on par with a hero.”
Elizabeth perked up upon hearing the word ‘Hero’. “She said she was a Paladin. The only thing I can think of that’d rival a hero is a God’s Champion. Could she turn into one?”
”Maybe in the future she could. But the Goddess doesn’t have a name or a main virtue yet.” Jasmine shrugged. She decided to keep it vague, not wanting to explain her newly acquired appendage. “There’s a chance it’s revealed with more skills, but all we have are her three Goddess-related skills.”
Jasmine explained the skills, leaving out the Goddess’s gift and lovers. She chose to explain it in terms of a party instead. Lovers were replaced with party members, the gift was left out, and any bond was explained as sisterhood. After summarizing, Elizabeth took a deep breath and began thinking.
“You’re right, that does sound promising.” A smile slowly formed on her face. ”Numbers could be overcome with that stat increase and experience gain. Finally, we’ll be able to get rid of that fucking idiot Lady.”
Jasmine nodded. The main topic was finally brought up. Elizabeth had plans to overthrow their Lady. Rebel against her and rebuild the Lloyd Fief to a better state. Return it to its state before Myrtle took power.
Not only that, but it became personal five years ago. Their Lady took Ryley from them all. She didn’t leave a dowry or wait for his coming of age to court him. Just ripped him away from his family. Elizabeth saw the entirety of Restol as her family, so it was like ripping her grandson away.
Not to mention the state it left the Owens.
She swore to the gods she’d return Ryley to his mothers. And the gods only know how many other boys ended up just like Ryley.
Then there were the taxes. The rates have killed industries in the smaller villages and any potential growth they could have had. Were it not for stubborn pride, Jasmine doubted many people would stay. But people are proud of their homes and want them to be improved.
Elizabeth was the same. She took pride in her home. So she began to build resources, political connections, and exceptional people. It was under her guidance that the children were taught their disciplines. Both construction and combat were needed in the near future.
All to get Ryley back and free them from the Lady.
“Elsie will probably recruit Claire the moment she finds out about her class,” Jasmine said while thinking of the older twin. “Those two are talented at a distance, but completely useless in close quarters. A frontliner is the most necessary role.”
A giggle escaped Elizabeth. She personally taught the two magic and literature. She knew their strengths and personalities like the back of her hand. “True, hopefully Claire can put up with Elsie’s personality. I know she can be…. a lot to handle.”
Jasmine recalled their trial run of partying and how hard it was to control Elsie. The fight with the Troll nearly crippled Jasmine, something she was still mad about. Had Elsie just listened to Jasmine and not gotten overconfident, they never would have engaged it.
Claire would have to rein in that girl's arrogance if she wanted to succeed.
That thought caused something unexpected to happen. Images of Claire punishing Elsie with her cock and the girl choking on it. The tears soaked streaks of mascara on Elsie’s face from Claire’s harsh punishment.
It caused Jasmine to fluster.
Her chest tightened, and her own cock began to rise. She squirmed in her chair and crossed her legs to hide her recent change. She needed to calm down before Elizabeth noticed, so she focused on her breathing.
“I think Ana might actually be the one to look to.” Jasmine finally spoke after a brief pause. “Elsie did seem to listen to her after the fight. She bounced between praising and scolding her sister. It was quite entertaining.”
“Mmm,” Elizabeth pondered. ”Ana may be shy, but she loves her sister and wants what’s best for her. They’ll need your guidance if this party is to grow.”
“I know, it’s just… complicated,” Jasmine explained. Her professional demeanor broke for a moment.
“Your feelings grew from familial to romantic?” Elizabeth asked.
Jasmine nodded. Elizabeth took a moment to think. Jasmine had spoken of Claire’s feelings with Elizabeth before and how to handle them. Jasmine suspected her own actions were too noticeable for the mayor to catch on.
“I don’t see a real issue. You never took advantage of her while being her teacher, and you’re not that much older.” The mayor finally spoke. “Your former relationship ended as teacher and student before today. Now, you can have a more equal relationship as party members.”
Jasmine’s shoulders relaxed as she thought about Elizabeth’s words. It’s true that Claire’s training already ended. They were no longer teacher and student. That meant she could look at Claire as a woman now.
That feeling of guilt slowly gave way to a feeling of hope.
“You’re right, I guess. No real harm in trying,” Jasmine responded.
She steeled her resolve to try with Claire. And to join her in her Goddess’s mission.
After gathering everything she needed to finalize their party forming, Jasmine left and headed home. She began to think of the future and what could happen with Claire. A big, goofy smile was plastered on her face as she returned home.
Chapter 8: How to Tease
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The party swiftly ended after the older women were too drunk to stay awake. Leaving the cleanup to the younger gals. There wasn’t much of a mess, but the leftovers needed to be preserved and the trash taken care of. Everything took about an hour of work to finish.
Elsie used this time to retell her and Ana’s experience adventuring with Jasmine. The troll fight was the only real test of their combat abilities. Everything else was simple elimination quests or gathering quests.
Claire didn’t really pay attention to most of it, though. Her thoughts were on explaining her class to the twins.
Her final chore was to clean up the kitchen, allowing her to think. Her mind was occupied with the best way to tell the girls of her gift and her skills. She was too deep in her thoughts to realize Ana had entered her house.
Her thoughts slowly turned from pragmatic explanations of her class to how she’d use her gift on them. They were both light and small, easy to maneuver with Claire’s strength. Her mind was preoccupied with fantasies about dominating the two as she swept. To say she was rock hard would be an understatement.
Ana made her way to the kitchen, where Claire was sweeping. She had a question to ask, but she stopped upon seeing her. Her chest tightened, and she lost her words watching the muscular woman sweep. Ana knew she shouldn’t stare long and began to panic as Claire started to turn around.
Ana froze at the sight in front of her.
Claire seemed to have something in her pants, almost like a large knife or something. Ana’s eyes stuck to that bulge, not hearing Claire’s question. Her mind would not let her look away from it.
Then it throbbed.
Claire tilted her head at the girl standing at the kitchen entrance. Her mouth was slightly open, and a bit of drool ran down her face. Her eyes didn’t meet Claire’s. Instead, she was looking down towards Claire’s crotch.
Claire glanced down to see how badly she was showing. She let out a sigh and leaned the broom against a cabinet. She made her way towards the younger twin. It was faster than she expected, but Ana finding out made things much easier.
When Claire was mere inches from her, Ana finally looked up to meet Claire’s eyes. Claire decided to be bold.
”Sorry to not warn you before, but it came with my class.” Claire whispered to the girl. She placed her hand on Ana’s shoulder. ”If it changes your mind from partying with me, I understand.”
Ana blinked rapidly, trying to think of her words that wouldn’t come
”N-no!” she said a bit too loudly.” Elsie and I wanted to party with you.”
”Are you sure?” Claire sighed. “I know it’s a bit weird.”
“Y-yes. I think it’ll surprise Elsie, but she cares more about having a frontline.” Ana semi-mumbled.
Her eyes returned to Claire’s bulge. Claire knew it’d be too risky to do anything with her, but she wanted to tease Ana just a bit. Claire could see why Elsie liked teasing so much, especially with her sister’s reactions to egg her on.
“That’s good, as I said, it came with my class, and I’m not used to dealing with it yet.” She said in a whisper.
Slowly getting closer to the stunned girl. She watched a bit of fear flash across Ana’s face. Claire’s hand slipped down her arm, causing Ana’s breath to catch.
Claire decided to press further. She grabbed Ana’s hip as their eyes locked. She could feel the girl’s body press against her. Ana shuddered, her expression looking like cornered prey.
Claire edged closer to her ear and whispered, ”I’d love to continue, but here isn’t the best.”
Ana snapped her head to look at Claire. She cycled through so many expressions from Claire’s words. Desire, relief, and then what looked like anticipation. She let go of the girl’s hip and took a step back.
”Sorry, wanted to try leading. Probably going to have to get good at it with my class.”
”It’s okay…. N-not what I was expecting.” Ana mumbled as she looked at the ground. She did her best to hide how red her face had gotten. “Why did you get a…a um…”
Claire giggled a bit. The girl had an issue with saying the word.
“A cock?” Claire asked. Which made Ana flinch.
”Y-y-yeah… that,” she said sheepishly.
“Give me your hand, I’ll show you my class,” Claire said, offering her hand.
Ana slowly grabbed her hand. The touch nearly made her shiver. She could feel the calluses of training and the power behind those hands. A surge of mana poured into her hand before Claire’s stat sheet filled her vision.
She took a moment to read the skills, and things began to make sense. She read the text about consuming Claire’s seed, her knees nearly giving out. But she kept going. She could see how powerful these skills could be. She’d never read about a skill that buffed experience gain.
That got her intellectual curiosity going. Her thoughts raced through how they could utilize these skills. The added stats would help the entire party, especially her sister, who could get too cocky again. Claire’s aura also took some of the burden off her own shoulders.
The more she thought, the less flustered she was.
Claire watched on in silence as her face lost its red blush. She had an overwhelming feeling to tease the girl again, break her from her thoughts. Get her to focus on her cock again. She held off and let the girl think. Getting Ana on board made talking to Elsie easier.
“I’m gonna grab Elsie. Why don’t you sit on the couch?” Claire said, snapping Ana out of her thoughts.
She nodded and went to the living room. She sat on the couch and returned to her thoughts. Claire would be a perfect addition to their party.
Ana’s ears perked up as she heard Elsie’s voice.
”So who’s the Goddess of Virility?”
She watched Elsie and Claire enter the living room. Her sister sat beside her while Claire took the chair in front of them.
“No idea, Jasmine thinks I’d learn with later skills,” Claire responded. Both Elsie and Ana perked up at that. ”I’m guessing either an entirely new goddess or one from before the Tyrant’s war.”
“And the gift. Can we see it?” Elsie asked while looking at Claire’s lap.
Chapter 9: Mini Ettin
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Claire checked her parents’ room, and both were passed out. Jane was holding Eve in her arms as they slept. They were breathing deeply, and they didn’t shift to the invasion of light into the room.
Jane must have drunk way too much, as she was an extremely light sleeper. Jessie and Lyn Carpenter had taken their drunken moms home already. Then she looked outside, where Daphne and Lily were finishing up their chores.
Claire opened the door and spoke to them. “You guys can head home. I’ll finish the rest.”
Daphne nodded and handed Claire the bag of trash without a word. Lily gave her a warm smile, ”Thanks, we’ll see you tomorrow.”
Claire felt a tension in her chest as everything seemed to be accounted for.
She felt her heart race faster and faster as she approached her chair. This day was almost too much. First her long-time crush, and now a set of twins. What did she do to deserve this?
She felt her cock harden against her thigh.
Two sets of eyes followed Claire as she sat down. She felt their gaze burn into her. She took a deep breath, ” Are you sure you want to do this? I don’t know if the gift can be removed.”
Elsie spoke up first, ”Yes! Those buffs are going to be too good for us not to have.”
Ana nodded in agreement.
Her eyes wandered back to the bulge in Claire’s pants. She wanted to see it desperately in the kitchen, but didn’t dare to ask. Thankfully, her sister asked for her. The heat in her chest began to burn as she felt a wet spot form in her panties.
Claire leaned back and pushed her hips forward. She undid her pants, sliding them down her legs. Now, Elsie’s eyes joined Ana’s on Claire’s bulge.
Elsie gasped at the sight. The front of Claire’s panties showed a clear outline of her cock. Its throbbing caused the sisters to jump.
Claire was basking in the attention as she shimmied her pants off. She licked her lips in anticipation for what came next. Both twins had the same lustful expression, and they both bit their lips in unison as Claire kicked her pants away.
She leaned back for a second, letting them take in the sight. Her cock throbbed, and their eyes followed its movement. Claire could definitely get used to this.
She slowly grabbed the waistband of her panties and began to pull them down. Teasing the girls with how slow she moved, inching them off. Her cock shot up, slapping against Claire’s abdomen. She slipped her panties off and threw them by her pants. She grabbed her cock and stood.
Both twins watched as Claire approached them.
Now in front of them, she whispered,” Here it is.”
She removed her hand and thrust her hips forward. They both stared in shock, neither of them moving. Elsie, for once, had nothing to say. Claire figured she’d need to take the lead for this.
“Did you want to receive the gift now? Or later?”
A deafening silence fell upon them as neither twin had enough brain power right now to respond. They couldn’t think of anything else besides the thick cock in front of them. Both of their mouths were open in shock at its size.
Ana began to drool again. Elsie licked her lips instead. Ana finally said something, ”I d-don’t mind doing it now”
Elsie looked at her sister. She did not expect her shy sister to say anything. A weird pride overcame her. Elsie nodded in agreement and asked, “How would this work?”
That made Claire pause.
These two were not only related, but twins. Would they be okay with doing this together, or would it be too weird? Claire didn’t know yet. But the thought of them both sucking her cock brought a new level of desire. Taboo sex with twins really turned her on, apparently, as her dick throbbed in agreement
“Whatever you two would like. I could even do it myself.” Claire cooed. Her own thoughts were more than enough for her to finish herself.
The twins looked at each other, and they exchanged what looked to be a nonverbal conversation.
Ana broke the silence, ”I’d like to try. Elsie may join if I like it.”
Claire nodded and moved to be in front of her. ”Oral would make me cum faster, but using your hand might be easier.”
She was trying her best to give Ana as many options as she needed.
“I’d like to try o-oral…. “ Ana whispered. This caused Elsie to snap her eyes to her twin. She clearly wasn’t expecting that.
Claire nodded again and began to explain what she needed to do, repeating what Jasmine had explained to her before. How to use her tongue, her hands, and most importantly, knowing her limits.
Ana nodded in acknowledgement. She took a big gulp and leaned toward the girl’s cock mere inches from her face. It was longer than her head, and its smell filled her nostrils.
She parted her lips and began swallowing the tip. Her jaw strained to accommodate its girth, but she tried her best to get it further in. She barely made it past the tip before she almost gagged. She reflexively moved back, her eyes beginning to water.
The taste that overwhelmed her tongue made her pause. Claire’s precum tasted surprisingly sweet. It sent a heat throughout her body, ending at her aching pussy. Ana rubbed her thighs together, trying to ease the burning, but to no avail.
She wanted more.
Elsie watched as Ana bobbed back and forth. Her cheeks puffing slightly as the cock entered her mouth, and drool dripped down her chin. Elsie squirmed in her seat; her panties were drenched at this point. Watching her sister please Claire made her want to join in.
Her hands had wandered to her aching pussy, lightly massaging herself. Claire's moans were tempting Elsie even further. She didn’t even realize she was getting closer to her sister until their cheeks grazed one another.
She could smell the aroma of Claire’s cock. It overwhelmed her senses as her breathing quickened. Ana’s eyes shot open, finding Elsie’s. They’d always been able to tell each other’s thoughts, so talking wasn’t always needed.
Ana stopped and slowly removed the cock from her mouth. With a satisfying pop, the cock was free. Wet with Ana’s drool, Elsie slowly approached it.
She gave the tip a small kiss as she tried to remember what Claire explained.. She, too, could barely get past the tip before nearly gagging. Ana’s eyes never left her twin as she watched her bob her head back and forth. She waited until her sister got into a rhythm to look up at Claire.
Claire’s moans sent a shiver throughout Ana’s body. She didn’t even realize her fingers were pressing into her soaked panties.
“You can try sucking lower down on my shaft,” Claire suggested between soft moans. ”Or maybe try something lower.”
She left it open for Ana to decide. Either her pussy or her balls, she did not care.
Ana looked down and chose. She felt around carefully and slowly put her mouth around one of Claire’s balls. It was larger than she expected and felt full. Aching to release. She carefully sucked and released it, hoping to please Claire.
Claire’s knees almost buckled. Having one twin on her cock and the other sucking her balls was too much. Both of their eyes stared at her, and she could feel the pressure build up. She spoke up only when she was on the brink of collapsing.
“I’m cummingg”
Elsie went as deep as her throat would let her. Claire’s hands held her in place as Cum gushed out in waves. It was too much for the poor girl as she began to gag and choke trying to keep up with it. Claire released her head, letting her pull all the way off. A stray rope coated her face while Ana quickly replaced her.
Ana was able to gulp the thick seed down for far longer. It wasn’t until Claire was cumming down that she reluctantly pulled back. She caught her breath between gulps with tears running down her cheeks.
Both girls were able to consume a fair bit, but a lot had landed on their faces and chests. Claire marveled at the sight. White streaks covered their faces and dripped onto their dresses.
Elsie’s makeup bled down her face from her tears. Cum was all over her, and her hand was under her skirt. Ana had much less on her face but was also masturbating alongside Elsie. Elsie let out a moan as she lost her balance on the couch. She fell onto Ana’s lap and tried to catch her breath.
Both twins received the same message, ”Do you accept Claire’s gift?” and accepted with no hesitation.
Just like with Jasmine, their own clits burned as the gift began to grow. They hoisted their dress up as all three watched the cocks quickly grow.
Surprisingly, they were different sizes.
Ana had the smaller cock with about five inches in total, while Elsie had six inches. They looked at each other for a brief moment before looking back at Claire.
“Your classes should have changed now,” Claire said. “ Jasmine got an increase in stats by 2 from my skill. Two skills that were listed as Bestowed Skills and a unique skill. Let me know what yours are.”
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Level: 2 |
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HP: 10/10 |
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Mana: 20/20 |
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Exp: 5 |
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Red Mage, Bestowed Lover: Be your lover's firepower and protect her with overwhelming power |
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Fireball: Hurl a fireball at your enemy. Send a projectile made of pure fire at an enemy. Damage done is based on your magic stat. Cooldown 5s |
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Firewall: Create a wall of fire. Create a wall of fire that burns your foes. Lasts for 10s and has a cooldown of 30s |
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Fire Trap: Create an explosive trap. Leave a rune that explodes on contact with anybody not a part of your party. Damage done based on magic and cooldown 200s |
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Bestowed stats: Gain Defense and Resistance from your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1 |
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Bestowed Experience: Gain more experience when fighting alongside your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1.05x |
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Bratty Behavior: Acting out or selfishly rewards you with extra mana regeneration and a magic stat buff. |
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Strength: 2 |
Magic: 9 |
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Dexterity: 2 |
Resistance: 7 |
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Constitution: 4 |
Wisdom: 6 |
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Charisma: 7 |
Divinity: 3 |
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Defense: 5 |
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Level: 2 |
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HP: 13/13 |
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Mana: 17/17 |
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Exp: 3 |
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White Mage, Bestowed Lover: Aid your lover in combat and defend her with your magic. |
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Healing Hands: Heal your allies. Heal your allies over time. Healing is based upon your divine stat. Cooldown 5s |
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Ward: Create a wall of pure light. Create a wall of light to protect you or an ally. Lasts for 10s and has a cooldown of 30s. Strength is based on resistance |
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Attack Buff: Buff an ally’s highest attacking stat. Apply a buff to an ally that increases their strength or magic. Strength increases with divine stat and lasts for 120s. Cooldown 500s |
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Bestowed stats: Gain Defense and Resistance from your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1 |
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Bestowed Experience: Gain more experience when fighting alongside your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1.05x |
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Bottom’s dream: Gain a buff to divine and resistance when being taken roughly. Lasts for 24 hours |
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Strength: 2 |
Magic: 3 |
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Dexterity: 2 |
Resistance: 8 |
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Constitution: 4 |
Wisdom: 6 |
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Charisma: 4 |
Divinity: 9 |
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Defense: 7 |
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Chapter 10: Partying up
Notes:
Let me know if I need to change anything or if there's a better way to do the stats part. I know AO3 has html that I can use to create a table, but we'll see if there's a better solution.
Chapter Text
“Congrats, my child, 3 lovers in a day was more than I was expecting.” The ethereal voice spoke from beyond the shroud of light.
Claire panicked for a second, then realized she was dreaming, ”Thank you? It just kinda happened, I don’t know how.”
“All three were already attracted to you. Yet you never noticed,” The Goddess said with a hint of jovialness.
“Really?” Claire paused.
Ana was ogling her in the kitchen before learning of her class, and Jasmine did hint at more. Shaking her head to get rid of the thought, she had questions she needed answered.
”Why me? Why now?”
A pause as the light flickered on the silhouetted. Claire saw a small glimpse of her goddess. Her hair was a similar red to her own, but it flowed as if it were weightless. Like she was submerged underwater.
Finally, She spoke, ”Do you know the Tyrant King?”
Claire nodded. He was a former hero whose greed led him to attack the gods. Everyone was taught this story.
Nearly 500 years ago, he rose up to defend humanity from demons and the Demon Lord. His arrogance and madness pushed him to conquer the continent after the conflict ended. Then, to the realm of the gods, where he slew dozens of them. He was only stopped after he was betrayed by his Patron. The god of war decided that he had gone too far and stabbed him in the back. After this, the remaining gods divided up the powers of the lost gods and decided humanity’s punishment.
The Tyrant’s Curse was inflicted upon humanity.
“Correct. A curse to demasculinize the human race and birth fewer males. It’s why men are so fragile and feminine.”
Claire shouldn’t have been surprised that She could read her thoughts. It was the first time she heard that men weren’t always rare or physically weak. Every story she read made the Tyrant out to be an exceptional man who was either a demigod or half giant.
“It’s led to the oppression of men and families needing to spend a fortune for a baby. I want you to change this.”
“So that’s why you gave me a cock.” She barely saw the divine figure nod. The light was too bright for her eyes.
“Keep growing in power, start by freeing your brother and his fellow harem boys. I will reach out when I can to guide you.” The Goddess’s voice had more and more emotion as She spoke. In her previous dream, Her voice lacked emotion.
“Good luck.”
With that, she woke up. Her breath was haggard, and she was covered in sweat.
After the craziness that was her birthday, she decided to spend time with her mothers. She mainly helped Eve around the house and then focused on helping Jane with the farm. She wanted to spend some extra time with them since she was going to be adventuring soon.
Her mothers loved it. They were beaming with happiness all day and were emotional at night. It felt good to spend a whole day with them.
She didn’t notice that she leveled up after recruiting the twins. It was only after her day’s work that she checked her sheet. She gained stats in her most important fields: strength, resistance, and defense. And, a new skill.
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Weak Taunt: Distract your enemies with a shout. Enemies with lower wisdom or resistance will redirect their attacks to you. Cooldown 150s. |
With her new skill, she can better control her foes. Her mothers and the new level up kept her busy the whole day after her birthday. And she was thankful her goddess didn’t visit her a third night in a row, allowing her to get a full night’s rest.
Two days after her birthday, she was meeting up with her new party to discuss their first assignment. Jasmine was with the twins at their meeting spot. Claire chose the shortcut where Jasmine had nearly bounced her.
Claire’s heart rate spiked upon seeing her. They hadn’t spoken or seen each other in two days. Her being here was a good sign, right?
“Hello, Elsie and Ana. Hey Jaz,” Claire said, trying not to be awkward. All three looked at her with what looked like anger. She wasn’t quite sure.
Jasmine spoke up first, ”Holy shit, this cock is insatiable. I must have jacked off 10 times yesterday. I couldn’t even leave my room, Daphne would have seen it.”
“I knew you two had a thing going!” Elsie exclaimed. She eyed the two as they both looked away in embarrassment. ”But, same. Nothing we tried would satisfy it for very long.”
Their eyes snapped to Elsie. It took a minute and an awkward pause, but it slowly dawned on her. She accidentally let slip that she and Ana helped each other. Now beet red and squirming, the twins tried to retreat.
“Hold up, did you two… fuck?” Jasmine asked.
“N-n-n-no” Ana said a bit too loudly. “Just… just used o-our hands and uh… mouths.”
Claire felt her cock begin to harden, and her bulge became more noticeable in her pants. She did not expect this. Looking to her former teacher, she was having a similar reaction.
Claire shivered as she watched Jaz’s cock grow through her pants. Claire needed to redirect the conversation, or else they could throw adventuring out the window.
She took a deep, calming breath and said, ”I’m sorry, I should have expected this. We’ll come up with a solution later, right now, we should focus on formalizing our party and finding a request.”
Jasmine closed her eyes and started her meditation. The twins tried their best to calm down, but their faces were still flushed.
”You’re right, I have most of the paperwork done, just need your signatures and a name.” Jasmine said after calming down significantly. “Couldn’t come up with one, so maybe we can use that to get our minds off of… that”
“I have a few we could try.” Elsie began. “Originally, I thought centering the name of our party around me as the leader. But with Claire’s class being what it is. It’s probably better to name it after her.”
. Jasmine and Ana nodded, but Claire was a bit confused.
“With that, I tried thinking of names: Do we incorporate the goddess? Virility? Or try to be more subtle?” Elsie explained her thought process aloud. “Maybe red for her hair or emerald for her eyes? And what monster or animal?”
“Red wolves?” Jasmine offered.
“Nah, already exists. Any color and wolves have been taken for centuries.” Elsie said with a smug smirk.
“Goddess’s champions?” Claire added. “Champions of the Goddess.”
Elsie rubbed her chin. ”Maybe in the future. It’d be a bit too arrogant and put a target on our back to use it so soon. If we knew her name, we could use it, but we don’t.”
“Warriors of Restol?” Ana tried.
“That’s not bad, I guess. Pays homage to our village.” Elsie replied.
“Seraphs of Scarlett?” Claire asked. Added her hair color and the goddess connection quite cleverly, she thought.
”That‘s good,” Elsie perked up. “But maybe something simple and catchy. Like ‘Scarlett Seraphs.’”
Elsie paused for a moment. The smirk she had widened. “I like that.”
“Plus, Seraphs are a good idea since they are connected to the Gods,” Ana added.
“True, it gets my vote.” Elsie nodded.
“I’ll add that as our name. If you three could sign here.” Jasmine said as she held a paper and a quill. “I'll get this to Elizabeth and have her process it.”
Claire signed and began to smile. Her party members were also smiling. The twins quickly signed, and both were ready to start.
Claire took her first step toward accomplishing her goal. With enough experience, she could join Riefleheim's order of knights, or with enough resources, she could just buy back her brother.
She put forth her hand and offered a few words. ”From now on, we are a party. We work together and get stronger.”
“I think our first major goal should be establishing our own base. It’ll take a while, but it’s a good long-term goal,” Jasmine added, putting her hand on Claire’s.
Claire’s heart jumped at the touch, and their eyes met. She looked into those deep, grey eyes as her chest ignited.
“Short term, finish an E rank quest and then a D rank,” Elsie said, adding her hand to the pile.
“Also, how to deal with… our, uh…. Gifts,” Ana added. Putting her hand at the top of the pile.
Claire smiled as all three looked at her. “I’ll do my best to figure that out.”
With that, she raised the pile with her hand. The girls followed suit, and they let out a cheer.
Now their journey officially begins.
Chapter 11: Road Trip Shenanigans
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Elizabeth had to reach out to other villages for requests, but she was able to find a few simple F Rank requests for the newly formed party to complete. Two of them were simple gathering quests and one elimination quest.
There was a special plant that grew in a local mountain range, used for potions to fight common illnesses. Then another set of herbs was found in a nearby swamp. The elimination quest was for a local slime population getting out of hand.
Jasmine thought the elimination quest would be the best to start. Slimes were annoying, but not deadly. It would give the party a good trial run of combat. Then they could make their way to the mountains.
Jane was able to spare a carriage for them. It was kind of cramp, but they would manage. Two horses were lent alongside the carriage, and food was provided by Eve. She had dried meat, bread, and potatoes ready for her daughter's first quest.
With hugs and some crying, Claire and the Scarlet Seraphs left Restol Village.
The ride was quite long, at least half a day. So they had quite a bit of time and lots of privacy. However, Jasmine stressed that they needed to get to the farm where the slimes were immediately. No distractions.
One hour in, and there was nothing ahead but flat, dry lands.
“ Soo…. kinda curious about what you two ended up doing,” Claire said.
Jasmine was listening in from the driver’s seat. With nothing interesting to see, she was bored. Both were surprised at how fast they not only tried it, but also accepted the incestuous act.
The twins squirmed. Jasmine couldn't see it, but Claire did. Their faces turned red and they glanced at each other. Claire bit her lip in anticipation.
“I wanted to know how it felt…” Elsie mumbled, breaking the silence. “To have my… cock… sucked”
Silence fell over the carriage.
Claire decided to ask. She desperately wanted to know more.” Did you ask her to, or did she want to do it?”
“I asked… I w-w-wanted to try it again.” Ana responded for them. Her voice got quieter as she spoke. “I didn’t get to… to finish you… and I wanted to…”
Elsie nodded, ”I returned the favor. And then we uh …. tried it with our… pussies.”
Jasmine laughed and then spoke, ”Had to try both ways, right?”
They nodded in sync, and Elsie continued, ”I believe it’s called a 69. We were nearly caught by Mom. That would have been a nightmare…:
Claire wondered how the village would react to their gifts. Could Restol go from a female-only village to whatever her party members were? Her question was interrupted by Jasmine.
“I tried sucking my own cock. Was so close to it being in my own mouth,” Jasmine laughed from the driver’s seat. ”Blowing Claire awakened something fierce in me.”
Elsie laughed at that. ”Not even we were horny enough to try that.”
Jasmine sent a glare her way through the driver's window.
”I’d pay money to see that.” Claire said, her voice thick with lust. ”Imagining it is getting me all hot. Maybe I could try helping you….”
It was Jaz’s turn to squirm.
She really wanted to take up the offer, but she had to act professionally. Even if her cock was pushing her to be anything but. Elsie noticed the tension between the two and Jasmine’s reluctance.
So she decided to tease them. A devious smile grew across her face. She stared at the redhead who was looking towards their driver. Elsie pressed her legs forward. Her foot landed softly on Claire’s thigh.
Claire yelped, not expecting it.
Before she could react further, Elsie moved her foot to her true target. That growing bulge in the girl's pants. A moan escaped Claire as she reacted to the new sensation. Elsie held back a smirk while her foot rubbed against Claire’s straining erection.
Jasmine snapped her attention to them. They had agreed to no distractions on their way to the farm. She wasn’t going to have any of it. She tightened the reins against the handle and crawled in back.
She was met with Elsie’s smug smile.
“I thought we had a deal,” Jasmine said through her teeth and annoyance in her voice.
“We did, but I got bored,” Elsie said while defiantly staring up at the woman.
Claire did her best not to react, but moans escaped her every couple of seconds. Ana was focused on Claire, licking her lips.
Jasmine let out a long, drawn-out sigh. Closing her eyes, she started to think. That feeling of hunger and desire returned. Does she throw her professionalism to the side?
“Fuck it,” She whispered to herself. A decision was made. She quickly hopped back into the driver's seat, pulling the horses over. She could feel her cock straining against her pants as she did.
She returned inside quickly, with her pants already falling off. Her panties followed them as she walked up to her former student. Claire’s eyes looked up at her, shocked.
“Pants off, now,” She demanded of Claire.
Claire scrambled to get them off, barely getting them off before all three hands began to pull on them. The twins were wearing dresses, so they just needed to hoist them up.
Her cock sprang forward as Jasmine pulled her panties off. It hit Jasmine’s face with a satisfying smack. Jasmine took a deep breath of her cock and moaned.
“How I missed this.” Her hands had already begun to stroke it.
Claire moaned and threw her head back. She was too distracted yesterday to masturbate, so her body was aching for it.
“Ana, sit next to Claire,” Elsie commanded as she kneeled beside Jasmine.
Ana obeyed and brought her dress up. Elsie brushed her panties aside and had her cock in hand.
Jasmine was quick to swallow every inch of Claire’s cock. Her former teacher’s slick, warm mouth caused Claire to buck her hips. The sound of Jasmine deep throating Claire filled the carriage.
Elsie looked over to see that Jasmine’s throat had a noticeable bulge when she swallowed Claire’s full length. Jasmine’s eyes were filled with tears as she fought back her gag reflex. Her hand was gripping her own cock, hastily jerking her cock while pleasuring Claire.
Claire glanced over at the twins. Elsie had her face pressed under Ana’s cock, licking her sister’s wet folds. Claire nearly came right away upon seeing the incestuous act. Ana looked up from her sister and met Claire's eyes.
They stared for a moment, lust and desire in their eyes.
Claire leaned in and kissed Ana. Their lips embraced, muffling their moans. Claire pressed her tongue into Ana, finding her lover’s. Her and Ana’s inexperienced tongues danced.
Ana broke from their kiss with a whimper. She gave Claire a pleading look and opened her mouth to say something, but Claire pressed forward. She stole Ana’s lips, cutting her off.
She wanted to warn Elsie about her cum.
She whimpered into Claire’s kiss while bucking her hips. Elsie’s eyes crossed as her sister’s cock pressed into her throat. Cum exploded down the older twin’s throat in thick ropes. Elsie did the best that she could to gulp it all down.
But it exploded from the sides of her mouth.
Claire felt the stinging heat from the girl's cum on her thigh. She pulled back slightly, leaning her forehead against Ana’s. Claire was close as well. She could feel the pressure build up within her as she watched Ana ride her orgasm to completion..
She turned to meet Jasmine’s eyes. Those grey eyes looked up at her with need. She let out a moan, signaling she was ready. Claire exploded into Jasmine’s wanting mouth, her balls convulsing with each rope.
Jasmine gulped every drop of cum she could. She didn’t care if she couldn’t breathe or that her eyes were burning. She barely even reacted when her own cock exploded onto Claire’s legs. All she cared about was Claire’s seed.
Her mouth was puffing as she desperately tried to drink it all, but failed as some escaped the sides of her mouth. Elsie was quick to lick at her face, wanting any bit of Claire she could.
Jasmine finally relented and released the cock. It shot ropes across her face as cum spewed everywhere. Elsie was quick to grab it and point it in her direction. Coating her face and breasts in the process.
Claire finally stopped after nearly a minute, drenching Elsie in her cum. She output quite a bit more than Ana did. It was enough for both servicing women, and then some. They stared up at her, covered in her cum with desire-filled eyes.
Immediately, Claire’s cock stood right back up. The sight was too tantalizing for her.
They gasped at its rise before catching each other’s eyes. They admired how the other looked before Jasmine leaned forward. Jasmine kissed Elsie, wanting a taste of her sister’s cum too. They quickly broke from the kiss to lick what remained on their faces.
The display was too much for Claire to handle as she began to stroke her cock. Ana bent over, meekly brushing Claire’s hand aside.
“Let me…. Please.. I-I n-need it too,” she pleaded.
Claire’s cock responded for Claire. It throbbed and lightly tapped her face. Ana gasped at the touch as an idea struck Claire.
She let Ana clean her cock with her tongue for a moment before speaking, ”Why don't you two do that thing. The 69 thing Elsie said earlier.”
Jasmine and Elsie stopped their licking and stared at her. Jasmine smiled and fell backwards, ”Fuck yeah, turn around.”
Elsie spun and met Jasmine's cock. A gasp escaped her as Jasmine already started. She glanced at Claire, who was busy adjusting herself and Ana. Elsie looked back at the cock in front of her and began herself.
It fit better than Claire’s but was much more intimidating than Ana’s. She struggled with the size in the beginning, but slowly gained ground. It wasn’t long before she could take the entire length of Jasmine’s cock.
The carriage was filled with lewd slurping and gagging. The two pairs were desperately trying to please each other. Jasmine’s adept hands had made their way to Elsie’s pussy. Massaging her folds as she blew her.
It was far too much for the older twin to handle.
Her moans were stifled by the cock in her mouth. Barely a gurgle was heard when her cock erupted in Jasmine’s mouth. Her whole body shuddered as she released into Jasmine’s mouth. Her pussy juices were flowing down her leg and coated Jasmine’s fingers. Her limbs gave out, and she nearly choked on the girl cock in her mouth.
Ana was next to cum.
Claire was blowing and fingering the poor girl. She whimpered on Claire’s cock as the sensations were too much. Just like her sister, she couldn’t even let out her moans. Claire’s cock was too much for any sound to leave her.
Claire’s mouth was quickly filled with the younger twin’s seed. She drank the thick liquid as best she could. But the vibrations of Ana’s voice set Claire over the edge. Her own orgasm finally released as Ana seemed to lose her strength. Holding Ana’s limp body up with her legs, she filled Ana’s mouth with her seed.
She felt the sting of heat as her seed landed on her skin. Ana’s mouth was leaking cum all over Claire’s lower body. She pushed Ana up and off her cock, not wanting to cause the girl any pain.
Finally, it was Jasmine’s turn to fill Elsie’s mouth with cum.
Elsie had begun to get her strength back and pushed herself off of Jasmine. The cock still spewed its cum as she finally gasped for breath. She was coated in Jasmine’s white seed. Rope after rope painted her face. She couldn’t even open her left eye.
Jasmine quickly adjusted to face Elsie. The blonde’s open eye stared at Jasmine for a moment before she felt Jasmine’s tongue hit her face. She was scooping her own cum off the girl’s face. It tickled, and Elsie giggled at each stroke.
With none left, she kissed Elsie and patted her thigh.
She moved on to Claire’s cock, quickly lapping up the cum Ana couldn't drink. First on her stomach and then to the remnants on the girl’s cock. She moved to meet Claire’s lips and gave her a deep kiss. Claire felt her tongue searching in her mouth for any of Ana’s seed leftover.
She broke from the kiss, breathlessly, and whispered, ”My gods, what has become of me?”
She finished with Ana. Her body was still limp and held up by Claire’s legs. She babbled something as the assassin began her assault. Ana’s strength slowly came back when Jasmine was finishing up.
Ana met Jasmine for a kiss before the assassin lay down next to Elsie.
“Officially addicted,” she breathlessly said.
“I couldn't tell,” Elsie responded in jest. It earned her a light punch and a giggle.
They lay there for a good 10 minutes in silence. Their breaths were the only sounds. Claire was the first to stir. Thankfully, her clothes were out of the splash zone.
She quickly wiped her body down with a towel and spare water. Then she dressed before checking on the horses.
“We should probably get going,” Claire finally spoke as she hopped in the driver's seat.
Chapter 12: Slime Slayer
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The rest of the trip was less chaotic. Elsie fell asleep. Her head was resting on Ana's lap as Ana brushed her fingers through her hair. She silently hummed a lullaby from their childhood.
Jasmine sat next to Claire in the driver's seat. She leaned her head on Claire's shoulder.
“Never in my life did I think it'd be like this,” Claire whispered. ”I imagined adventuring with you three since Ryley left, getting him back or earning him. Didn't think we’d have to stop and do what we just did.”
Jasmine laughed at that.
”Me neither. But… If it comes with your buffs and potential, then it's all worth it.” A slight pause befell the two before Jasmine added, ”Feels fucking phenomenal as well.”
“True,” Claire giggled, “Now that I've experienced it, I don’t think I could live without it.”
Jasmine raised her head from Claire’s shoulder.
“Got to talk about something else…” She uncrossed her legs and adjusted her pants. Claire caught a glimpse of her bulge. “Can't stop again.”
“Then…what about…. us ?” Claire asked hesitantly. Her mind was still occupied by the brief glimpse she saw.
Jasmine pursed her lips, staring forward. ”Obviously, I'm your lover… But I-I’m unsure…. I feel the warmth and the burning heat of attraction and… love.”
She stopped. Hesitating before continuing, ”I want to grow these feelings with you. But I'm… uh, scared”
Scared? Claire was not expecting that.
Her fearless teacher was scared to explore her feelings. She was curious now, but the sorrowful look on Jasmine’s face stopped her from asking more. It would have to wait for her to open up.
With the mood now awkward, they sat in silence. Both were stewing on the words.
Jasmine sighed and said,” I’ve got to think on it…. I just-.”
Claire cut in, ”It's okay. Really, I've waited 2 years, I can wait a bit longer.”
”Thank you for understanding,” Jasmine smiled. “I want to embrace your feelings head-on, with no hesitation. I just need time.”
“I understand, please don’t worry about it. Having you here is more than enough for me.” Claire responded.
Her words were true; she could wait. It was easier on Claire’s emotions to know it had nothing to do with her, but Jasmine’s past relationship. Her lover just needed to properly move on from whatever pained her in the past. It wasn’t that she didn’t love Claire.
Jasmine smiled at her former student. The girl she had known from 5 years ago had truly grown up into a wonderful person. The woman before her had a bright smile that made her forget her own pain. It reassured the assassin that her feelings were in good hands.
“I'm gonna go take a nap.” She whispered softly in Claire’s ear. She kissed Claire on the cheek and joined the twins. Claire rubbed the spot with her hand, that feeling of warmth resonating throughout her body.
The smile she wore grew bigger as she resonated with happiness.
They made it to their destination only 30 minutes late. Ana woke the sleeping duo as Claire spoke to their contact. An older lady, tanned like Jane but 20 years her senior.
“Slimes are just over that hill, demolishing my crops. Get ‘em off my fields.” She commanded while pointing to a large hill.
Claire nodded in response.
“No problem, ma'am, let us know of any other areas,” She said and then whipped the horses forward.
She parked the carriage before the hill and hopped inside. Her companions were gearing up as a feeling of excitement ran through her.
Finally, her first quest!
She grabbed her armor, getting as much as she could on by herself. Jasmine helped with the rest. Her armor was light, steel covered her vitals, but the rest was leather. Her buckler-style shield on her left forearm, the sword Jane gave her on her hip, and her helmet in her right hand. She was ready for the fight.
Jasmine would be holding back for this fight. She wanted to see how the three 3 fought together. She’d judge their teamwork and step in when needed. Everything else was on then.
Claire stood with her shield raised, slimes in front of her and the twins behind her. An arrow tip formation. The twins were far behind her, and she was at the point. Claire took a deep breath before activating her newest skill.
She let loose a powerful war cry, gaining the slimes’ attention. They stopped eating the crops to swarm Claire.
They bounced toward her, single-mindedly chasing their target. The closest one was struck down by a fireball that whizzed past Claire. She flinched at the heat trail, a burning heat streaked across her left shoulder and arm. It was something she'd have to get used to.
The second one was batted away with her shield. Followed swiftly by Claire using her sword to swat a third away. She was able to eliminate the fourth slime by stabbing its core with her sword.
Now felt like a good time to test her Defensive Strike. Her shield glowed red as she thrusted forward, able to hit a line of slime with it. Eliminating another 3 in the process. She checked her mana.
Only 1 point was used, and the cooldown timer began.
Jasmine watched her student, Claire’s stance was rock solid. No slime could knock her over as she marched forward. Her footwork was deliberate and methodical, with no hesitation in the placements and no way of tripping. Her shield and sword movements matched her footwork, planned motion with little to no wasted movements.
Jasmine smiled, her former student had truly taken her lessons to heart..
The twins were mostly observing Claire, just as Jasmine was. Their skills needed to be mindful of Claire’s movements, lest they hit her. Elsie did cast her fireballs when she could.
Or trying to.
Guessing wrong meant nailing the paladin in the back or arms. Claire barely flinched. Though the burning pain hurt, Jasmine would be mad if she lost track of her enemy. Ana was quick to heal her wounds, too.
Claire knew this was part of the learning process. She knew Elsie wasn’t trying to hit her. She was trying to read Claire’s movements, and that meant she’d be wrong quite a bit in the beginning. It’d take time for them to truly get it down. Luckily, her resistance was high enough that Elsie barely damaged her health. She just needed to bear with it and be patient with the mage.
This process repeated itself for several minutes. Claire would use her Defensive Strike, Elsie would use her fireball to clean up stragglers, and Ana would heal if Claire was hit. Each repeat led to Claire being hit less. Each rotation of skills led to Elsie learning Claire’s habits better. Adrenaline filled Claire as she continued her slow march into the swarm.
Now, Elsie decided to add her firewall ability.
After a defensive strike, a wall of flames would appear parallel to the paladin’s path. A clear sign that Elsie was getting the hang of everything. Relief and confidence filled Claire.
She took note of their progress, mentally counting 27 slimes eliminated. Claire’s fatigue was evident as her breath became ragged. The twins were in similar conditions. Elsie was more tired than Ana, currently leaning on her sister and covered in sweat.
So Jasmine decided to step in.
She knocked an arrow on her bow, drew, and released several in rapid succession. Six arrows flew before the first hit its target, with deadly aim. The remaining six slimes were eliminated.
Claire looked to her former teacher as she killed with incredible speed, a face of amazement peeking through her helmet. Jasmine nodded to the girl and beckoned her to come over.
“It was rough, but you slowly got the hang of it.” She said to Elsie.
“You two moved differently. Claire would stay in one spot longer than you would. Was not expecting that.” Elsie responded while nodding. ”Expected her to move quicker and more often.”
”Wanted to see how you’d adjust, so I didn’t explain our differences,” Jasmine smiled. “Sorry, Claire, it was also a test of your physical and mental fortitude.”
”No biggie,” Claire laughed breathlessly. She was used to Jasmine throwing in extra lessons by now. “Ana’s taking care of the burns. It was nice when I wasn’t being hit, though. Was in a rhythm there.”
Claire’s body was glowing with yellow light as Ana’s magic rid her body of cuts and burns. Ana added shyly, ”I threw in my ward when I could to protect you from Elsie.”
“Thank you, Ana,” Claire said. “I’m sure Jaz was assessing your use of the healing and wards as well.”
“Indeed,” Jasmine confirmed. “Elizabeth taught you two well. Ana was able to predict Elsie’s trajectory and ward correctly, and Elsie began to read Claire’s movements. Good job, Claire, for not losing your cool. Seen many tanks blow up at their back line for being hit.”
“I’m so sorry, Claire. I’ll make it up to you when we get back to Restol, I promise,” Elsie said. “And thank you for not blowing up at me. I know it would have been warranted.”
Claire nodded and blushed at the praise. It felt incredible to receive. “No worries, Elsie, truly. I knew you weren’t doing it on purpose and just needed time. Get me some of your mom’s cherry pie and we’re even.”
Elsie hugged Claire and nodded. “I promise”
With the fight over, they checked their experience. Claire gained 30 points while Elsie and Ana gained 15. Jasmine gained 2 points in total. Her level was too high for slimes to matter. Claire was now only 20 points from another level up, her mind filled with possible skills she could acquire.
They walked back to the farmer with the news. She thanked them generously and handed 10 gold pieces to the party.
It was their first reward as a party.
She quickly followed with 4 homemade dishes. She served the four women their meals in boxes. She cooked them meat and potatoes, which was perfect for their tired bodies.
The farmer waved to them as they funneled into the carriage. Their next stop was Bon Mountain range on the border of their neighboring fief.
Chapter 13: First Night
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The ride to the Bon Mountains range was filled with a lot more excitement. With her first quest completion, Claire was elated and giddy. She praised Elsie’s magic capabilities to the girl’s delight and thanked Ana for never letting her health drop below 15 points. Her giddiness infected the rest of the party as she dished out compliments.
Jasmine had a half smile, listening to her, her eyes on the road. She was looking for anything dangerous or portholes to avoid. She let her former student relish in her victory and reap the rewards. Her ears did perk up when she heard Claire moan, but she did not dare turn and look.
“Have to reward you now, don't we? Our tank that protected us. Made sure those nasty slimes never touched us.” Elsie said, her voice full of lust as she rubbed the excited girl's bulge. Her hands undid the girl’s pants, revealing the gift inside.
With a satisfying smack, Claire’s cock hit her face. Elsie gasped before grabbing the throbbing monster. Its heat radiated in her hands. She could barely hold it with one hand, needing two just to get a good grip. She made sure to tease the woman’s cock with her hands, resisting the urge to use her mouth.
“Ana, help me get these clothes off. Our tank needs to coat us with her love,” Elsie demanded.
Claire noticed Jasmine squirm in her peripheral vision, but the assassin kept looking forward. Claire, too, had to resist calling for her. Someone needed to pay attention to the road.
‘O-okay” Ana said as she lifted the hem of Elsie’s dress. Elsie reluctantly let go of Claire to throw the dress to the side before turning to rip her sister’s dress off. The two were only in their panties now.
They sat before Claire. Ana had a pleading look while Elsie had a smug smile. Elsie whispered into Ana’s ear before continuing. Ana nodded and shifted closer to Claire. Her hands reached past her sister’s for something further.
She rubbed Claire’s aching pussy, her hand immediately drenched by Claire’s arousal. She gently and rhythmically played with the girl's clit, sending waves of pleasure through the girl. Her arousal flowed down her thighs as her knees nearly buckled. Claire’s moans filled the carriage, spurring the twins on.
Claire was a mess. She couldn’t speak. Her words were lost as the pleasure from both twins was too much. Her cock throbbed with desperation. Their hands sent pleasure shooting throughout her body. Her knees finally gave out as she landed on the seat behind her.
Two pairs of eyes watched her with their mouths open in anticipation.
“Fuck,” She whimpered.
Her moans got louder and louder as her body ached for more. The twins quickened their hands, letting out compliments every couple of seconds. Jasmine told them her weakness. Two words that set her off.
Elsie’s smile grew wider, her eyes filled with a burning passion. ”Good girl.”
Claire’s mind blanked.
She let out a long, drawn-out moan before cumming. She came with both her sexes. Ana felt Claire tighten around her fingers, sucking them further inside. Her cock erupted in the older sister’s hands.
She landed load after thick load on the twins. Her thick seed forced them to close their eyes. Her hips bucked wildly from the dual pleasure, shaking her entire body. She couldn’t think, she couldn’t speak. It took minutes for her breathing to even steady.
Shaking slightly, she leaned forward, trying to assess the situation. Elsie and Ana had a coat of her pearlescent cum on their faces and chest. Their breaths were just as heavy as Claire’s.
Not a word was said for a moment as they all exchanged glances.
“Oh my gods, that was massive,” Elsie said. She wiped her face and brought the cum to her mouth. Stopping just before her lips, a devious smile grew on her face. She eyed their driver, ”Too much for us to handle…. If only there was someone to help.”
Jasmine was on her before she finished, startling all three girls.
”Claire, take the reins.” Was all she said before grabbing Elsie’s face.
Her tongue lapped up the thick cum on the girl’s face. Elsie giggled at the sensation, her plan working perfectly. Ana was quick to join Jasmine.
Claire stumbled forward, still pantsless, as she reached the driver's seat. “Can you hand me my pan-”
Her pants were thrown at her when she turned to look at them. They cut her off from speaking. She pulled them off her face to see Elsie giggling.
She took a moment to watch Jasmine ravage Elsie’s face. It seemed almost feral. Ana tried to keep up but couldn’t and was slowly turned on by Elsie and Jasmine. Claire smirked at the scene before hopping out of the driver’s window. She’d let Jasmine have her fun.
When the night fell, they decided to stop.
Jasmine directed them as they set up their tent. It was a 6-person tent big enough for all of them. The watch was organized, and a fire was started. Thankfully, the area they were in had very few monsters. It might have a pack or two of wolves, but they were farther north.
As Elsie readied their meals, Claire and Jasmine fetched firewood, and Ana set up the sleeping bags.
Claire and Jasmine walked in silence while gathering wood. Not knowing what to say, Claire focused on the task at hand. She picked up sticks and logs as they walked the perimeter of the camp.
Jasmine spoke up first, ”You’re footwork and swordsmanship were excellent today. You really made me proud.”
Claire smiled and soaked in the praise, ”Thank you. I had an excellent teacher.”
”Damn right you did,” Jasmine nodded with a bright smile. “But even beyond what I taught you, you never lost patience with Elsie. You barely flinched at the pain and used your skill intuitively.”
“I knew she wasn’t doing it on purpose, and my resistance was high. Not that impressive, I think.” Claire said
Jasmine stopped and stared at her, ”I’ve seen master frontliners take out their anger on newbie magicians. Their armor didn’t even scratch, and they were screaming in the middle of battle. Your patience is impressive.”
A silence fell over them as Claire digested what Jasmine was saying. Claire wanted to argue, but Jasmine’s face was stern and serious. Claire finally accepted the praise with a reluctant sigh. They returned to camp with firewood and kindling in their arms.
The silence of the camp was drowned out by Elsie’s humming. She was dutifully preparing the food Eve provided them. She hummed the tune her mother did when she was working the tavern.
Ana joined her sister after finishing with the tent. The two used their tavern experience to prepare the food with extra spices. Claire dumped the load of wood by the fire, and Jasmine checked on Elsie’s cooking.
“Hey! I can cook,” Elsie shouted. Ana held her hand over her mouth to hide her laughter.
“I can tell, just didn’t expect it,” Jasmine responded coyly.
“It is unexpected.” Claire laughed. “I always saw your mother or Ana cooking at the tavern.”
Elsie crossed her arms and glared at Ana, ”They never let me. Said I made too big a mess.”
“Shhh, less talking, more eating,” Jasmine said after stifling her laughter. She let Elsie fill her plate with an angry expression. ”Got an early day tomorrow.”
They ate in silence and cleaned up quickly. The scraps were given to the horses, and they made sure to stow their supplies properly. Airtight storage kept the smell from leaking and attracting any animals.
Jasmine was first on the watch, so the trio entered their tent. They undressed in silence before Elsie spoke up.
“I wouldn’t mind cuddling up next to you tonight.” Her voice was thick with lust.
Ana nodded in agreement.
“Even without a-nything, it’d still be… w-warm,” Ana mumbled.
“Thanks, Elsie, but we need to sleep,” Claire responded. She could feel her body cry out in protest. “I’d prefer not to be sleepy tomorrow.”
“Aww, I promise to behave,” Elsie said, mischief clearly in her tone.
Claire shook her head and grabbed Ana.
”I trust you not try anything,” she whispered into her ear.
Ana shivered. Her words made her mind go blank momentarily. She nodded and unfolded her sleeping bag. Claire quickly snuggled up behind her. The warmth of her body stole Ana’s breath. She could feel the toned body of Claire on her back. She didn’t know how Claire expected her to sleep with both her breasts and cock pressed into her.
It would be difficult, but she’d manage.
Elsie sat smugly watching her sister. She knew Ana was ready to melt in Claire’s arms. Her plan worked perfectly.
She kissed her sister and whispered. “Thankfully, my favorite spot is still open.”
She crawled into Ana’s arms, making her the middle spoon. She was pressed between Elsie and Claire. Her brain was mush as she did her best to stay calm.
Surprisingly, she fell asleep quickly.
Chapter 14: Inner turmoil
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Jasmine's watch was very quiet. No animals scampering about or any monsters passing by. It let her think about the day's events. She was acting extremely out of character. Gone was the professional Assassin with ironclad resolve and a killer poker face. Replaced was an emotional mess with a cock in control of her actions.
She was especially pissed that she stopped the carriage this morning. All to fulfill her own sexual wants. Her desire for cum was so overwhelming that it all but killed her professionalism. Especially Claire's. It was almost like a primal need to her. Her body craved it like water when she was dehydrated.
Something had to be done, some restriction or solution implemented. She couldn’t complete her missions and let her sexual desires overtake her. Something to discuss with the group after these requests are fulfilled.
Thankfully, the farmer this morning was kind and didn’t mind their slight tardiness.
Her next train of thought was of her feelings for Claire. She was still hesitant to fully accept a relationship with her. The pain of her past still weighed on her heart, but she also wanted to grow her feelings with Claire. Her body tensed with pain as she thought back to 6 years ago. The heartbreak enraptured her entire body.
She needed to let go. Move on from the pain her ex inflicted upon her. She steeled her resolve as she stoked the flames.
Next opportunity, she would accept Claire willingly and push through her pain. No hesitation this time.
She sighed. She was so deep in thought that her watch was nearly done. She added a couple of logs to the fire.
Something had to change. She needed to take control of herself.
Claire could barely sleep.
She was filled with a mix of excitement and worry. Her first quest was fulfilled, and her first battle was won. But her conversations with Jasmine filled her with worry. What was Jasmine so worried about? Why is she hesitating?
It all led to her overthinking and losing time to sleep.
She lay in the puddle of sleeping bags, holding tightly to Ana. The girl's rhythmic breathing helped Claire to get out of her own head. Claire moved so she could see both sisters.
Ana held her sister tight as if she were a teddy bear. A smile formed on Claire's face as she watched their chest rise and fall in sync. Elsie looked so peaceful, so quiet right now. Claire rested her head against the pillow once more. She gripped Ana tighter and vowed to resolve Jasmine's issues with her.
Snuggling up to the middle spoon, Claire kissed Ana on the shoulder and drifted off to sleep.
It felt like she just closed her eyes when Jasmine woke her.
It was her turn to keep watch. Groggily getting up, she dressed in warmer clothes. She grabbed the sword her mother had gifted her and exited the tent. Claire relieved Jasmine of her shift with a yawn. Before entering the tent, Jasmine told her when to wake Ana.
Claire, now alone, got back to thinking.
She remembered how different Jasmine was after returning from adventuring after less than 2 years. Her best guesses over the years were either that a previous lover died in action or that she had an extremely bad breakup. Both scenarios would lead to hesitations now.
One for fear of loss and the other for fear of being hurt. Both scenarios caused Claire’s chest to ache. She was in pain for Jasmine’s suffering. She wanted to resolve this problem for her, but knew she couldn’t.
With a deep breath, Claire decided to move on with her thoughts.
When Jasmine does move on, what are they? Are they a couple? But what about the twins? Are they going to be together romantically? Did Elsie or Ana want Jasmine the same way Claire did, and vice versa? Did the twins want each other romantically?
She was curious about how the three felt about each other. Elsie and Ana had long since passed the boundaries of sisters. Jasmine also crossed so many lines that comrades or friends would have. That led her to one other question.
Would she be jealous if they did get involved romantically?
She thought back to this morning, when Jasmine and Elsie pleasured each other. No pang of jealousy hit her then, only arousal at the time. Now thinking back to it, a twinge of jealousy hit. She wanted to be the one to pleasure the two, but also enjoyed watching them. It was weird, her cock enjoyed the thought of them fucking just as much as her fucking them.
Was she weird? Probably.
She adjusted her legs, her cock was growing quickly at her thoughts. Its growing length signaled how badly it wanted to be free.
She took a deep breath to calm down and got to her next topic: how to deal with this fucker. It got aroused so easily and was so needy. Her own hands were quickly becoming too little for the greedy bastard. She craved her lovers’ attention at all times, and her cock egged that desire on.
Thoughts of Jasmine deep throating her cock and the warmth of her mouth. How the twins would take turns, doing their best to match Jasmine. Her breath was short, and her hand was rubbing her cock. Her other hand was cupping her breast. Her moan escaped from her lips.
She stopped with a jolt at her moan.
She needed to focus as she was on watch and could get her members killed. Claire mimicked her mentor, breathing deep to slow her heart rate down as she listened.
No sounds stood out. There was a slight chirping and rustling, but no signs of danger. Her heart rate normalized, as did her breathing. She refocused on her surroundings.
“After tomorrow, we will figure out how to deal with this…. Distraction,” she said to herself.
She was able to stay calm for the rest of her watch. Until it was time to wake Ana. She sauntered back to the tent. curious to find the sleeping arrangements of her companions. She opened the tent to find Jasmine cuddled up to Ana, the same way Claire had been.
Unfortunately, her opening the tent awoke Jasmine.
Her eyes darted to Claire, seriousness on her face before it changed to relief. She beckoned her closer as she lay her head back down. Claire nudged Ana awake for her watch and then undressed herself.
She stepped outside and briefed Ana on what Jasmine told her. When to wake Elsie and what to do if danger shows up.
She entered the tent with a decision to be made: big or little spoon. Both had benefits. Those delicious curves cuddled up to her, or those arms around her?
She chose to replace Ana. The thought of Jaz’s arms holding her was too much. She snuggled up to Elsie as well, her petite frame fitting perfectly in her arms.
After settling, she felt Jasmine’s toned arms begin to wrap around her. Every touch sent shockwaves through her, and goosebumps coated her skin. Jasmine’s arms settled around her abdomen as she scooted closer. She felt her breast hit her back with a jolt, followed by her achingly hard cock. It nestled between her butt, radiating heat.
How was she supposed to not wiggle at its touch?
She heard Jasmine's breath catch. Her own began to quicken at the tension between them. She could hear her heart beating rapidly in her chest. She wiggled again, feeling her own cock stiffen.
Thin panties were all that stood in the way of the girl cock rubbing against her. Jasmine’s hands found their way to Claire’s hips, and her breath hit her neck.
They paused.
Claire could feel her pussy aching for Jasmine. The arousal drenched her panties, some leaking down her thigh. Her cock throbbed against Elsie’s back.
“Please…. Take me,” Claire whispered desperately.
She heard a gasp escaping Jasmine, then a pause. Jasmine began to move. She rubbed her cock on Claire’s ass as her fingers found Claire’s panties. She moved them slowly out of the way.
Claire turned her head to meet Jasmine’s. They stared at each other with overwhelming lust. Jasmine’s cock was inching closer and closer to Claire’s wanting pussy.
Jasmine whispered in her ear, ”Do you really want me?”
Her cock rubbed against Claire’s drenched folds. Wet with her arousal and throbbing in anticipation.
“Yes, please… I need your cock in me,” Claire pleaded.
Jasmine kissed her neck and slowly slid into Claire.
Claire gasped as she began to be filled. Jasmine pressed her fingers into Claire’s mouth, stifling her moans. Claire’s eyes filled with stars as she began sucking on her fingers. Jasmine’s cock slowly entered Claire, sending pleasure throughout her body. Resistance stopped Jasmine cold.
Claire’s hymen.
Jasmine whispered, her voice thick with lust, ”This will hurt for a bit, just bear with it. If you want to scream, bite my fingers.”
Then she broke through.
Claire felt the pain rush through her. She stifled her yelp on Jasmine’s fingers. She could endure it. Her longtime crush just took her virginity.
Slowly, Jasmine thrusted in and out of Claire. Each thrust eased Claire’s pain, with pleasure slowly taking over. Her moans would be loud and plentiful if not for Jasmine’s fingers occupying her mouth. Her insides clung to Jasmine, and her cock throbbed in sync with Jasmine’s thrusts. Her mind was slowly melting as her lover kissed her neck. Jasmine’s cock would fill her and then retreat.
The pain was fully gone and replaced with pleasure now.
Her own hands grasped her cock. She began mindlessly stroking its velvety shaft. uncaring if Elsie woke up. She needed this pleasure. Her orgasm slowly built up as her hands quickened.
Finally, after Jasmine thrusted deep inside her, Claire began to orgasm. Her eyes crossed as her pussy quaked, clenching Jasmine’s cock tightly. She wanted Jasmine’s seed deep within her. Rope after rope was released onto the poor little spoon. Claire groaned deeply, cumming with both sexes.
Jasmine reluctantly pulled out, despite every fiber of her being disagreeing.
While disappointing and leaving a feeling of emptiness, Claire knew it was smart to pull out. She felt the burning sensation of Jasmine’s cum hit her back as she came down from her own orgasm. Their breath was ragged as Jasmine emptied herself on Claire’s back.
Claire basked in the afterglow of sex and feeling Jasmine’s cum when her little spoon stirred. Elsie turned to meet Claire. Her blue eyes were burning with desire as she brought her hand to her mouth. Claire’s seed thick on her fingers.
”I thought you wanted to sleep and didn’t want any distractions,” she said.
Embarrassed, Claire stuttered, ”S-s-sorry…. I don’t … know what came over me.”
Elsie laughed and then kissed her, swiftly followed by Jasmine kissing Claire’s neck.
“Congrats on losing your virginity. Now you can focus on taking ours…” Elsie whispered after pulling back. “I’m expecting romance and a nice date. Not fucking in a tent right next to a party member.”
Both women laughed and pulled Elsie into a three-way hug.
”Okay, let’s focus on these requests and then you’ve got yourself a date.” Claire whispered.
Elsie wiggled in her grip, ”Sure, I have big hopes.”
Their hug ended after realizing how sticky they all were. They needed to be cleaned. Jasmine was too tired to move, so Elsie graciously scooped the cum off her back and gave it to her.
Claire watched with both amusement and desire. Her lovers got along, and that made her happy. And very horny. She shook her head and lay back down next to Jasmine. She felt Jasmine’s hand tug on her chin, and she turned her body to face Jasmine.
Their eyes met, and Jasmine whispered,” I want to try these feelings with you…. fuck the pain, you’re worth it.”
It sent chills down her spine to hear that last phrase. She wasn’t expecting this so soon, but gladly welcomed it. She kissed Jasmine before shifting back to cuddling Elsie.
With that, Claire passed out.
Chapter 15: Bon Mountain Range
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Claire woke up sore. Her insides were in some pain from last night. Her hymen breaking caused soreness within her, and Jaz’s size didn’t help. It mostly affected her as she was moving, though.
Jasmine noticed Claire’s hand pressed against her abdomen. She helped as best she could, taking responsibility for what she did last night.
With everything packed, they set off. Jasmine took the driver’s seat, and the rest filed into the back.
“So about that date….” Elsie began, eyeing Claire.
Ana perked up as Claire responded. ”Yeah?”
“I like roses for flowers, wine would be nice, and wear your best, please.” Elsie continued. “I would love a nice meal at your house. Have your mom cook. Her food is divine.”
Claire nodded, ”That’s true.”
She thought about the demands, not too bad all things considered. She was expecting far more from Elsie. Her thoughts went to her birthday gift from Eve. Was it time for her lingerie?
“W-w-what date?” Ana asked sheepishly.
Elsie smiled and got close to her sister. Close enough to whisper, ”The date before she takes me….”
Leaving room for Ana to imagine, Elsie smiled. She planted a kiss on her sister’s cheek. Satisfied with Ana’s reaction, she leaned back. Her sister’s face contorted, and thoughts passed through rapidly as Elsie watched. Ana cycled through surprise, envy, and then wanting.
“D-d-do I get a date?” Ana finally mumbled.
Elsie laughed, a hearty laugh, while Ana’s face reddened. She squirmed in her seat as Elsie slapped her thigh in laughter. Claire closed the distance between her and Ana. Embracing her in a hug.
“Of course you do,” Claire whispered reassuringly, patting her head for extra comfort. “Just tell me what you'd like.”
“.... picnic…. Maybe a sundress…. By the water, Ana stumbled her way through. Her face burned into Claire's arm.
Claire smiled deeply. A nice and simple date.
She glanced at Elsie, who was envious as she invaded the hug. She wiggled in between the two girls. Embracing her sister, she looked to Claire.
Claire just shrugged. Seemed that Elsie was still possessive of her younger sister. Claire embraced them both, satisfied with the outcome. She was extremely satisfied that they accepted each other sexually.
It actually surprised Claire with how accepting they were. With her Goddess, the gift, and intimacy. It made her think whether her skills had any effect on them.
Was her aura the cause for the quick acceptance, or were these feelings present before?
She didn’t know. What she did know was how it made her feel. Seeing the twins look at each other with lust made her incredibly turned on. That, coupled with Ana’s squirming, made her cock harden. Ana’s eyes widened, and she began to panic as she felt Claire’s cock press into her.
“Oh no, you don’t,” Elsie said as she tackled her sister to the ground. She now straddled her sister. “You’ve got to get used to this stuff, my dear sister.”
Ana squirmed to get out from under Elsie. The older twin laughed and rocked her hips back and forth. Claire sat back, satisfied with watching Elsie tease her sister. Ana covered her face with her hands and pleaded with her sister to let her go.
“Not until you beg me,” Elsie commanded. Her voice was thick with lust as she removed her sister's hands.
“PleAAse” Ana pleaded.
Her body shook slightly in panic. A small tent in her skirt popped up and pressed against Elsie’s butt. Claire decided to step in now, despite her cock enjoying the show. She picked up Elsie and sat her down. Then picked up Ana and sat her on her lap.
“Don’t worry, Ana, take your time with it.” She whispered into her lover's ear. She patted her head gently before wrapping her arms around her waist. Ana calmed down slightly and nodded.
“I-its hard to… get used to when it’s so close to my….” Ana mumbled.
“You're what?” Elsie demanded. She was now close to both girls, eyes glued to her sister. “Say it, Ana.”
“P-p-pussy…” Her voice got softer as she spoke.
Elsie cackled and patted her shoulder. “Good job, Ana. One day we’ll get you to say it without stuttering.”
She rewarded her with a kiss on the cheek and looked at Claire. Claire moved Ana and patted her unoccupied leg. Elsie quickly sat on it and gave her paladin a kiss.
8 hours and a few stops later, they reached the Bon Mountains. Stretching across the horizon, mountains of every size were present. Some cut through clouds, others barely had snow on top. It was a sight to behold. Their faces were filled with greenery all the way up to their snowy caps.
“Pretty, aren't they?” Jasmine asked, peaking out of the driver’s window. “We need to climb that one about halfway for the medical herbs.”
She pointed to the biggest one, called Mount Tyr.
“Can we take the carriage?” Elsie asked.
“Partially, rest has to be on foot,” Jasmine responded. Met with Elsie’s groan, she continued, “Someone will stay with the carriage while we hike up the rest of the way.”
“Oh, oh, I'll do that!” Elsie demanded.
“You gonna be okay?” Claire asked Ana. “I know you are a bit frail.”
Ana nodded, ”I trained a bit this last year to be better physically. I’ll do my b-best.”
“Just let me know, you’re light enough to carry,” Claire said.
Ana began to blush at the thought. Claire’s arms had long since been a fantasy of hers. Claire embracing her had partially fulfilled that fantasy already. However, being carried by her was what she really wanted.
She remembered watching the girl practice by herself back in Restol. It was a nice distraction when she felt burnt out. She slowly watched Claire grow from a slender girl who could barely hold a sword to a strong and capable warrior. Her careful watching of Claire slowly turned to desire over the years, and she was finally able to be with her.
Ana nodded. Her face reddened when she realized it had been a while since her response. “I’ll try my best.”
Claire smiled and lifted her chin, ”Good, but I’ll be here when you need it.”
Chapter 16: Tyr roots
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“So what exactly are we looking for?” Claire asked. She knew the name of the ingredient but not what it looked like.
“The Tyr flower, found natively only on this mountain. It has a blood red color, a bit darker than your hair, actually. You’ll smell it before you see it.” Jasmine explained. “Not a good flower for a gift, but its roots are used to fight viral illnesses. It’s normally grown every spring by alchemists like Lily in their greenhouses. Around here, its harvesting serves as a good starting quest for adventurers.”
“Ohhhh, I remember Lily has those! It looked like it was bleeding.” Claire exclaimed. She remembered getting sick when she was younger and the local alchemist bringing her herbal tea. The taste was so bad that she physically cringed thinking about it.
Jasmine laughed, ”Yup! Looks like you remember the taste as well.”
“Its flower can also be used to treat wounds. Grinding it to a paste and coating the bandages can fight off infection.” Ana spoke up. She learned a bit about herbology growing up. “The nectar is also used in some alcoholic beverages. When boiled, it has a bittersweet taste to it.”
”I didn’t know that,” Jasmine frowned and started thinking. “Maybe we can grab the whole flower then. Have your mom make us some drinks when we get back.”
“M-maybe…. Not too good with alcohol.” Ana replied meekly. Her moment of confidence as she spoke about facts passed quickly.
The two women smiled at the shy girl. Her face reddened under their gaze. Two pairs of eyes ogled her as she tried not to meet them. Claire licked her lips at the thought of Ana getting tipsy. The shy gal letting loose for once entered her mind.
Would she be more conversational or louder when drunk?
“I bet you’re a talkative drunk,” Jasmine added. Her smile widened as she spoke. ”The shy ones always are.”
“I can see that. She’d probably ramble on about something she found interesting or her sister. I hope she’s a touchy drunk too.” Claire joined in. “Maybe she’d be less embarrassed when drunk.”
“Hopefully, would like to see a more… active Ana at some point,” Jasmine mused.
“C-c-can we focus on the flower?” Ana said, her voice tapering off. She looked at the ground, not being able to look at either of them. She wasn’t good with the attention she was getting.
Claire got that urge to tease her. Her chest began to burn as she closed the gap with the girl. She gently lifted the girl’s chin so their eyes could meet. A move she learned from a romance novel.
”Aww, but it’s so gross. Much rather talk about something appealing…” She whispered to the girl, letting the last word hang in the air.
After Claire tried to get Ana to look at her, she felt Jasmine wrap her arms around her waist. The assassin rested her chin on Claire’s shoulder. Her warmth fed the fire burning in her chest right now.
Her breath caught as Jasmine spoke. ”Trueee, it’s so boring talking about the flower when we got something better right here.”
A silence fell over the trio as Ana started to tremble. Her knees gave out as she fell into Claire’s arms. She couldn’t take it anymore. She felt Claire’s arms wrap around her, and a feeling of heat and safety enveloped her. Her eyes were closed and her heart beat rapidly in her chest.
They stood there for a while, no one saying anything. Their breath was the only sound as their bodies embraced each other. Slowly, the sounds of the mountain filtered in. Birds were chirping, wind hitting the branches. All the sounds of nature she had subconsciously ignored, now flowing in.
Ana opened her eyes and finally took in the sight before her.
Behind her was the land they traveled, filled with fields and forests. She could see the road they took and how it snaked through the land. She saw how the sky met the earth to make the horizon, and it took her breath away.
It was a view she’d only read about or seen in paintings. But the real thing was so much better. The blue sky met the green earth, and she could only imagine how the sunset would look from here.
She took in the sight, forgetting the predicament she was in. Her eyes followed the road back towards the mountain range. The forest they passed with a sea of trees, and the lake nearby. Everything looked so small from up here.
Finally, she refocused on the embrace she was in.
She looked up to her embracer. Her green eyes stared down at her. A smile burned into her face as she looked at Ana. It made Ana’s heart beat faster, and she could feel her face burn.
She looked at the other woman resting on Claire’s shoulder. Her gray eyes were watching her with delight. A cool half-smile on her face.
“There she is,” Claire whispered. “Finally looking at us.”
“Mhmm,” Jasmine added. Her hands moved from Claire to Ana as she pulled the two closer. “Seems she finally noticed how beautiful it is up here.”
They slowly shifted to the ground, parting for now. They turned towards the horizon. All three took in the scenery in silence, and both Ana and Jasmine rested their heads on Claire’s shoulders. A different heat filled Claire’s chest, similar to before, but more comforting than passionate.
After ten minutes or so, Jasmine finally broke from them, ”Gotta start looking, I don’t trust Elsie to stay with the carriage for too long.”
They trekked up the manmade path they were on, taking in the sights as they walked. Birds came and went. Rabbits occasionally passed by, and the varied plant life added to their walk.
Claire was so caught up in the walk, she forgot what they came here for. She got distracted by the flowers they passed. She picked a few to bring back to her mothers, catching up the Jasmine and Ana afterwards.
Jasmine held her hand up. “The flower should be around here. You can see how the trail splits off in all directions. Keep an eye out.”
They both nodded as they kept walking, their eyes wandered through the environment. It didn’t take long for them to find the flower. Its fragrance was the first thing Claire noticed.
It smelled slightly rotten, and she wondered how anyone thought to add it to alcohol. They barely had to leave the main path before seeing the blood red flower patches.
It looked similar to a daisy, but the white petals were a dark crimson. Its nectar also oozed from its petals, giving off the impression that the flower was bleeding. How anyone thought to consume this plant was a mystery.
They quickly started harvesting the flowers, pulling the flowers up from the bottom of the stem. It didn’t take long, and the whole process was uneventful, but they got a pretty good haul of the flowers. About 30 of them were placed in the bag that Claire had.
Overall, the whole trip up was peaceful.
Even the walk back was calm. No signs of monsters or predators. The only problem was Ana’s constitution. She was lagging behind and panting heavily.
Claire noticed and decided to help her out. She nudged Jasmine and pointed to the tired girl. She handed Jasmine the flowers she picked. Jasmine accepted them with a nod. Then Claire walked up to the girl and offered her arm.
“You doing okay?” She asked. Ana grabbed her arm and took a deep breath.
“N-not really. Haven’t walked…. This far… ever,” She said between heavy breaths.
“Want me to carry you?” Claire asked
Ana perked up at that and nodded.
Claire slowly lifted the girl into a prince carry. Claire was used to carrying feed and armor for hours. This dainty girl would be no issue. Claire caught up to Jasmine, and they continued to walk towards the carriage.
Ana slowly caught her breath as she took in her situation. She was being held by Claire right now. Her teenage fantasies were slowly coming true. That dream she had after discovering Claire training so long ago was finally happening. Claire noticed her staring in awe at her and smiled.
“You doing okay?” Claire whispered. “Your breathing has slowed.”
“Yeah,” Ana whispered and tightened her grip around Claire. “Sorry, I’m not used to this much w-walking.”
“All good, you’ll get used to it.” Claire mused. ”I could help you with your endurance.”
Claire meant with training, but Ana’s brain went in the opposite direction. Her thoughts went to lewder ideas of endurance training. Her face reddened deeply as Claire realized how it was taken.
“I meant training, but we could do that too.” Claire giggled.
Jasmine joined in the laughter. She was eavesdropping on their conversation, ”To be fair to Ana, I would have taken it that way too. Goddamn these things truly ruined our minds.”
“Yup,” Claire nodded. “So many things have a new meaning. And I gotta be conscious of this bulge in my pants whenever I think that way.”
All three laughed in agreement. Their new appendages created so many new issues they weren’t used to. Having to be careful about innuendos and checking to see if anything was sticking out was entirely new..
They finally made it back to the carriage, where a bored Elsie was lying in the driver's seat.
“Finally! Thought you guys got lost.” She said with irritation.
Chapter 17: The Goal has shifted
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The return journey was far less eventful. They were able to keep it together for two days of traveling and a night camping. Their third quest was completed when they found the alchemic ingredient, blue-capped mushrooms. It was a small detour to a lake that took no more than 20 minutes. With everything gathered and packed, they returned to Restol as accomplished adventurers.
Eve was waiting at the village gate. Claire could tell from a distance that her mother looked anxious. She gets so nervous when Claire or Jane is gone for extended periods of time. Her scars from Ryley’s abduction still deeply affect her.
Her entire posture perked up upon seeing her daughter in the driver's seat.
“Thank the gods!” She exclaimed as she ran to the carriage.
“ Hey, Mom, sorry to make you worry!” Claire shouted to the racing women.
Right after she climbed onto the carriage, Claire began to explain their trip. She explained how the gathering went first, saving the fighting for last. Eve’s expression changed from elation to worry as Claire explained the issues with team coordination. Elsie even apologized to Eve for harming her daughter.
Finally, Claire gifted her the yellow mountain flowers she picked.
“Thank you, Claire, these are very beautiful,” Eve said. Her mood improved with the gift. “I’ll put them on the dinner table, and I have the perfect vase for them too.”
Claire smiled at her mother. She’d have to get used to Claire leaving eventually. This was a good test for her. They made it inside the village walls, and Eve hopped off.
Next, Elizabeth appeared and walked alongside the carriage.
“I see you made it back in one piece,” She said to Claire.
“Yup! Though Elsie did try her best,” Claire responded.
“Hey! Don’t tell her that!” Elsie yelled from the back. There was fear in her voice.
“Did she now…” Elizabeth’s tone made Claire shiver. She could only imagine what punishment Elsie would go through.
“I’m only kidding,” Claire finally spoke. ”It took her a while to get used to my movements, but she got it eventually. And Ana was able to out-heal any damage Elsie created.”
”Thank the gods,” Elizabeth’s shoulders relaxed, and she let out a sigh. “Was worried she’d screw up and injure you. Or you get mad at her.”
“Nonsense, she just needed time and practice,” Claire spoke with excitement. “Now we have something we can work on while we prepare for more quests!”
She heard Elsie groan, obviously not a fan of training.
Elizabeth smiled at the girl, ”That’s true, hopefully your motivation for training rubs off on Elsie.”
A quick thought passed through Claire at her words. Rubbing off was apparently enough for her beast to awaken. Had Elizabeth not been looking at her, she’d laugh at how little it took.
“Yeah…. Is it okay if we talk later?” She was able to get out. “Got to get this carriage back.”
“Sure, got to get your quests filed anyway.” The older woman responded. She jogged to the mayoral building, and Claire let out a sigh.
“Is ‘rubbing off’ really all it takes?” She asked herself
“Yes, apparently,” Jasmine said from behind her. Her arms snaked around Claire’s waist as she continued. ”What’d you expect? Rubbing off on Elsie sounds quite enjoyable.”
“Mmm, it does sound enjoyable.” Elsie cooed as she popped her head out of the carriage. “Not before our date, though.”
Claire laughed and headed towards the stables. Jane was waiting there to guide the horses back and take care of the carriage.
“Welcome back, Claire,” Her mother said as she embraced Claire in a hug.
After unpacking the carriage, the group met up with Elizabeth at the guild hall to receive their rewards.
“I see you brought the whole flower back and not just the roots. I’ll see if Lily will take the extra ingredients.” Elizabeth said after examining the bag. “Maybe Jess could make Tyr’s blood with the nectar.”
“That was the plan.” Jasmine chipped in. ”Since they’re all of age now, it’d be nice to drink with the entire village.”
“I am curious how anyone could make the nectar edible,” Claire added.
“We’ll take the flowers to our mom then,” Elsie said. “I look forward to trying it as well.”
With that, she bowed and left with Ana. Claire moved to leave as well before Elizabeth stopped her.
“Wait, I want to talk to you.” She said.
“About? Elsie and Ana’s performance?” Claire asked.
“Yes, that,” The older woman nodded and continued, ”But also for your future plans.”
Claire tilted her head. Outside of getting her brother back, she hadn’t put much thought into the future.
“I know your goal is to get Ryley back…”
“Yes, at any cost,” Claire declared.
“Even if you had to overthrow our lord?” She bluntly.
Claire was stunned. She never thought about it. Her goddess told her to save Ryley, too. Originally, she was going to work for his freedom or buy it. She never thought about using force to get him back. Let alone overthrowing Lady Lloyd.
“Lady Lloyd has squandered her power. Consolidating gold and resources from her people and abducting boys before their adults.” Elizabeth spoke, spite clear in her voice. ”I wish to rid the land of her. For Elsie, Ana, or any of you not to deal with her foolishness. Jasmine is confident that your class could do it.”
Claire turned to Jasmine as she spoke. ”Your class could empower us to overthrow her.”
“We could establish a better leader, one who doesn’t abuse her position.” Elizabeth continued.
Claire felt dizzy. They were talking about treason. Going against their lord and rebelling against her. She looked at Jasmine and leaned on her.
She whispered a question to her, ”Would I have to end her?”
”I’m an assassin, remember?” Jasmine shook her head. “It’s in my job description.”
Jasmine eased her to sit on the ground before hugging her. Claire took a deep breath as she started to think. What they said made sense and would get her brother back. But she hesitated.
She’d have to face humans, not monsters.
Could she live with herself if she took another person’s life? She was prepared to fight beasts or animals. But a human? She felt queasy as Jasmine rubbed her back.
“I know I’m asking a lot of you. But if we don’t stand up to Lloyd and her tyranny, then more people will suffer.” Elizabeth spoke, her tone firm. “More Ryleys will be taken from their families.”
“You don’t have to accept it.“ Jasmine whispered in her ear quietly enough that Elizabeth couldn’t hear her. “Nothing will change with us if you don’t. I’ll stay by you no matter what you decide.”
Claire eased her shoulders and steadied her breath. Her words comforted her, but she knew this was what her goddess would want. The oppression She spoke of. Claire steeled her resolve and pushed away from Jasmine.
She stood up to meet Elizabeth face to face. Her thoughts cleared when she thought of her brother.
“I’ll get him back even if I have to overthrow our queen.”
Her voice came out with confidence she’d never felt before. She felt goosebumps travel across her skin and a surge of adrenaline. Both ladies had a moment of shock before Elizabeth embraced her in a hug.
“I know this is a lot to ask of you, but I’m glad you’re willing to do it. Change is needed in this kingdom.” She whispered in Claire’s ear. “Men aren’t some commodity for nobles to sling around. They’re people with families. I hope we start that change here.”
Elizabeth pulled back from the hug. She took a long, deep breath.
“For now, work on getting stronger. We’re all rooting for you.” She turned to Jasmine, her voice still full of emotion. ”Guide her. And them. Make your parents proud.”
“Yes, ma’am.” Jasmine nodded and took Claire’s hand. “I’ll make sure that they’re properly prepared for the fight ahead.”
Elizabeth nodded. She wiped the tears from her eyes, offering them a hopeful smile.
Jasmine pulled Claire by the hand out of the office. They walked in silence for a while as their meeting swam in Claire’s thoughts. What she’d eventually have to do. The actions she’d have to take.
Jasmine shook her shoulders and called out to her. ”Claire!”
“Huh?” Claire blinked back to reality.
”You make me proud,” Jasmine hugged her tightly and cried. “Shouldering this and the responsibilities of a Goddess’s champion… Just don’t let it wear you down. I’m here to support you.”
Claire looked around. Jasmine led her to the shortcut. Where she had practically jumped her less than a week ago.
She hugged Jasmine back and spoke, ”Thank you. For everything. For showing me how to get Ryley back. For accepting my feelings. I’ll be okay.”
Jasmine released her and stared into her emerald eyes. Tears welled up as she studied the girl’s face. It was full of confidence and determination. With a deep breath and a wipe of her tears, Jasmine kissed Claire.
This kiss wasn’t like the ones they shared before. It wasn’t driven by lust or in the throes of passion. It was driven by a feeling Jasmine thought she’d lost long ago.
”Okay isn’t good enough,” She broke from Claire and whispered. “Lean on me when you need to. I’ll be right here. Right beside you when you need me.”
Chapter 18: A Distracting Night
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Jasmine walked Claire home. Her hand linked with Claire’s as they reached the farmhouse. Claire hadn’t spoken since the shortcut. Too many thoughts were racing through the girl’s mind. The plans being made, her duty as a champion, and Jasmine’s proclamation were a lot to handle.
“I’ll see you tonight. We still have Tyr's blood to try.” Jasmine said before releasing Claire’s hand. She kissed Claire’s cheek and started back towards her own home.
Claire stood there, still in shock from it all.
She could handle one of these things, maybe. Not all three at once. She would have stood there for longer had she not heard shuffling on the other side of the door. She opened it to her mothers, trying to act casual. They’d caught her exchange with Jasmine.
She stared at them. They looked like deer staring down a hunter. Not moving or saying anything.
“So I guess you’ll use Eve’s gift sooner rather than later.” Jane finally said.
An awkward pause hung between the three before Claire burst out laughing. Claire’s laughter was near-hysterical as she let out her emotions.
The comment was funny, but not that funny. Her mothers kept staring as their daughter broke down in laughter. When she finally stopped, she hugged them both.
“Yeah, probably.” She said.
They hugged for a good five minutes before Claire let them go. She let her mothers return to their nightly duties. Jane left to finish her crops while Eve went back to the kitchen. Claire went to her room to think. She felt better after the laughter and hug, but she wanted space from everyone for a bit.
Her thoughts were still on the meeting.
What she may have to do. She wanted to help people more than anything, but could she take another’s life? She didn’t know. It made her brain freeze up until her laughing fit. It felt like a bit of the weight was lifted off her shoulders.
She knew what accepting this mission meant.
She’d have to come to terms with fighting other women. She’d have to kill, too. And she’d have to accept that.
She fell on her bed and let out a deep sigh. She looked to her ceiling, trying to get her mind off it. With so many emotions swirling inside her, she thought her cock wouldn't awaken. But it did. It crept up on the distracted girl as she thought of her future.
When she noticed, she let out a sigh.
She looked down at the tent it created on her blanket and moved her hands down. At least it provided a nice distraction.
“Fuuck” she moaned as she grasped her cock.
She slowly stroked her cock until it hardened to full size. Her hand quickened as she got more into it. Her thoughts were now focused on pleasure and Jasmine. Her imagination let loose as she thought of her lithe body. What they could do together. \
It was more than enough stimulation.
Her other hand found its way past her cock to her aching pussy. She felt the phantom pleasure of Jasmine’s cock within her. Her fingers would pale in comparison to that feeling, but she’d try her best. Her breath quickened as each movement sent pleasure through her.
She whined as she felt pleasure through both sexes. Her cock coated her hand in precum. Her pussy thoroughly soaked her bed and clothes. She made of mess of herself as she inserted her fingers in her pussy. Slowly and shallow at first, but she quickly explored deeper in her warm inner walls.
A moan escaped her as her fingers reached deep within her.
She hit a sensitive spot, and it sent her over the edge. Her body shook as the pleasure took hold of her. She felt her pussy contract on her fingers, begging for it to go deeper. Pulses of pleasure shot through her as she rode her orgasm.
She lay there catching her breath, sweat building up on her skin. Her hands moved to finish off her throbbing cock. She had neglected it for her female sex. A slight pain ran through her as it ached for release.
She eased into stroking her cock, still sensitive from her orgasm. Her breathing sped up again as her hands did. She felt that pressure begin to build up. She wasn’t thinking properly. She spun around and propped her lower body up against the headboard.
Her cock was pointed at her face.
White, sticky cum covered her face. The heat caused her to gasp. Most landed in her mouth, but some hit her face and chest. She did her best to contain it, but some landed on her bed. The smell was intoxicating.
Nearly a minute went by with rope after rope coating her face. Her breathing calmed down as she could only imagine what she looked like right now. Covered in her own cum and in a puddle of her arousal. She let out a giggle and slowly got up.
At least her mind was off her earlier meeting. Her cock was too good a distraction. Her thoughts moved on to tonight and how her party members would be when drunk. She made her way to the bathroom and turned on her bath.
She smiled, ”I truly hope Ana is more open tonight.”
After briefly helping Jane with farm work, Claire took another bath to get ready for the night. She was, in fact, going to use Eve’s gift quite soon.
The lingerie fit awkwardly around her cock. The panties barely fit with it attached to her, needing an adjustment. She looked down to see her cock bulging against the tight-fitting panties. It was pleading to escape its confinement.
She didn’t dare to keep looking, feeling it harden already.
She picked the dress Lyn gifted her. It was a red one that matched her hair. It accentuated her hips and toned body, however made hiding her cock difficult. She decided to add a sash to help cover it up.
She knew she was overdressing, but she wanted to feel pretty tonight. She needed the boost in confidence and to give her lovers a treat. She even put on makeup, something she hadn’t done in a long time.
She inspected her appearance, feeling far more confident. Then, she exited her room. Eve approved of her dress, but did fix parts of her makeup. Claire felt a bit nervous as she stood before the door.
Would Jasmine approve? Would the twins?
Jasmine was waiting for her. She was less dressed up than Claire. Wearing a casual grey dress and leggings. She did a double-take on Claire, and her eyes lingered on Claire’s legs.
Claire smiled. Her doubts were easily dissuaded by the quickly formed tent in Jaz’s dress.
“By the gods… You look amazing.”
“Thank you, I thought you’d like this dress,” Claire said. Then whispered, ”Might want to adjust your dress.”
Jasmine blushed and did so. Claire could get used to this type of reaction. When she was done, Jaz offered her arm. Claire took it and they headed for the Bree tavern.
Chapter 19: Drunken Night Part 1
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They made their way to the tavern in the middle of Restol. It was the nicest-looking building in the town. It had two stories and looked like a quintessential tavern. With a massive bar and restaurant on the first floor, and unlit fireplaces for the winter.
Upon entering the tavern, she received similar reactions from the twins. Their eyes wandered over her figure as they stood in silence. Claire bit her lip. Their hungry stares did wonders for her confidence.
“Please wear that on our date. I beg of you,” Elsie said, breaking the silence.
Her mother popped her head out of the kitchen with a confused look. Even Jess approved of her dress, it seemed. She nodded approvingly at the girl and returned to the brew.
“I’ve got something else for that. Just you wait.” Claire cooed at the girl.
Ana, on the other hand, was still in a bit of shock and didn’t know what to say. Claire thought she heard the younger twin mumble a “pretty” but wasn’t sure.
Jasmine led her to a table, and the twins followed. Claire expected the rest of the town to accompany them tonight, but none of them were here. The twins must have wanted to keep it just to their party.
After a long pause as they exchanged glances of desire, Elsie spoke up.
“It’ll just be us tonight. Mom wanted us to celebrate as a party. Something about bettering chemistry… If only she knew.”
“I’m okay with that. I have some things to discuss with you two,” Claire said. Her eyes flicked between the girls, and a look of realization formed on their faces. Claire quickly understood that they knew of Elizabeth’s plan. “So you two are okay with that?”
They paused and looked at each other before Elsie spoke. Her voice uncharacteristically shaky, ”I don’t know. It’s a… noble goal. And we also miss Ryley. We just…”
“Don’t know how far we can go…” Ana finished for her.
Claire nodded in agreement, knowing what she meant. They sat in silence for a couple of minutes, it was only broken when Jess approached with the Tyr’s Blood.
“Why the long faces? Shouldn’t you girls be celebrating?” She said with a bright smile. She set the tray of beverages on the table. Gone was the decayed aroma, replaced by a sweeter one.
Somehow, it smelled appetizing.
They all grabbed a glass and stared into it. Hesitation stopped them. They had to deal with the smell the whole way home and couldn’t trust the drink. Jasmine offered her glass and spoke.
”Let’s forget about that for now. We should be celebrating your first quests.”
They nodded and raised their glasses.
With a clink, they made a small toast and drank. The bittersweet aroma translated to a more sweet than bitter taste. One that was surprisingly easy to drink and covered up the alcohol nicely. Claire downed the whole glass as the others watched her. Their faces filled with shock.
“Damn, already done?” Jess chuckled nervously, offering another. Claire took it and downed it again.
This time, Jess didn’t offer a third glass. She’d seen plenty of women drink far too much on their first time. Her eyes looked at Jasmine and her daughters with a bit of hesitation.
“She’s had a rough day, Mom. Do you mind giving us some space?” Elsie asked politely. “We want to ease her pain.”
“Sure, there’s more Tyr’s blood in the kitchen. I’ll head to the Owens farm to stock up on ingredients.” Jess said in a cheerful tone. She glanced at Claire one last time before returning to the kitchen.
They sat in silence, waiting for the sound of Jess exiting through the back.
Claire let out a sigh when she heard the door close. She was beginning to feel the alcohol. Her body heated up, and she moved her clothing to make her dress more breathable. Her sash was discarded, no longer needed to hide it.
The table watched in silence, their stares not registering. She pulled the dress down from her shoulders, exposing her cleavage. She finally noticed the stares, and she tried to speak. But it came out slurred
“What?” She asked. “Can I not unwind?”
“You can,” Jasmine stifled a laugh. Her words slurred out far worse than she was expecting. “I’d suggest slowing down, though.”
“Come on, Jaz, isn’t this what you wanted?” She tried her best to sound sexy, but the slurring was ruining what she was going for. “Us to get drunk and ‘loosen’ up?”
Still, she leaned forward, showing her cleavage off.
Jasmine gulped deeply and shifted in her seat. Even if her words were slurred, she knew her body was more than enough to get Jasmine going. Jasmine paused, trying to fight her urges and get Claire back on track.
Hic!
The sound broke the staredown between Jasmine and Claire. They turned to Ana, who had begun hiccupping. She was leaning on her sister for support. Her face turned red, and she was adjusting her clothes. Her drink was mostly full, but it seems that she was an extreme lightweight.
“Oh gods, this is gonna lead to a mess,” Jasmine asked. “Are you still good, Elsie?”
She began holding Claire back as she leaned forward too much and was falling over.
Hic!
That was all Elsie responded with. Claire’s hands found their way up her thighs and towards the tent in Jasmine’s lap. Jasmine was now alone as three girls were drunk for the first time.
“Hold on, we need to talk about this-” She tried to say.
But Elsie’s kiss interrupted her. She had crawled over the table to kiss Jasmine, and Jasmine let her guard down. The girl Jasmine was holding back was now fumbling with Jasmine’s dress.
Ana climbed on the table and stared at the trio.
Her sister was kissing their veteran member, and Claire was trying her best to find the girl’s cock. She felt left out.
So she decided to do her own thing. She began to strip, feeling way too hot in her dress. As it hit the table, she fell on her back. She wasn’t able to take it off without stumbling.
“Gods dammit! Can’t even take my dress off.” She cursed after hitting the table.
She didn’t know this, but the trio was now watching her. She was able to sit back up, now completely naked except for her white stockings and bulging panties. Her head was dizzy as she stared at the three..
”Why’d you stop?”
“Her stutter’s gone,” Claire said from under Jasmine’s dress.
They all stared at the topless girl. Elsie slowly removed herself from Jasmine. Now she was sitting next to her sister.
“So you can finally speak properly. Only took some alcohol and a cock.” Elsie said. Her words weren’t slurred, but she was swaying. “And you’re not even blushing.”
Jasmine pulled Claire off her and then sat the drunk girl on her lap. She embraced her lover and whispered in her ear.
”I know you’re under a lot of pressure, but getting drunk while you’re upset is a bad habit to get into.” Claire shivered under her grip. Jasmine’s breath gave her goosebumps. “Besides, don’t you want to watch Ana while she’s drunk?”
Claire whimpered and pouted. She knew Jasmine had a point, but her mission was all she could think about when she wasn’t horny. She moved her head to rest on Jasmine’s shoulder and watched the twins on the table.
Ana moved to meet her sister for a stare-down.
She finally had a chance to get back at her sister. While she loved her sister, she could be annoying and would often make trouble for her. She pushed Elsie to lie on the table, and then she straddled her sister.
“I can do a lot more than speak properly, dear sister.” She slurred, her voice was filled with lust. She began to rub her cock against her sister, and only a few layers of clothing separated it from her sister’s.
She stared down at her sister. Her cock throbbed as she looked into her sister’s eyes. Her attraction for Elsie in this moment was overwhelming.
Was she a narcissist to find her twin attractive?
Probably, but that didn’t matter right now. The burning in her chest and her aching cock were all that mattered right now. Her hesitation was her downfall though. Elsie had learned some things that Ana didn’t know. She reversed their position with a wrestling reversal, so she was now on top.
Elsie’s smug smile beamed down on Ana.
“Nice try, Ana.” Elsie moved Ana’s hands above the drunk girl’s head. She interlocked her fingers with her sister’s. “Almost had me.”
Ana could only whimper as her twin overpowered her. She felt helpless as Elsie leaned down to kiss her. All she could do was buck her hips against Elsie.
Claire watched with lustful eyes as her lovers made out before her. Her eyes moved downwards, where their cocks were rubbing together. Too bad Ana still had her panties on, and Elsie was still fully clothed. She wanted them to go further, but a selfish part still wanted her to be their first time.
Elsie broke from the kiss and looked to her audience. “Enjoying the show? My needy sister can’t control herself.”
Ana bucked her hips, trying to relieve her throbbing cock as it rubbed against her sister. Claire let go of Jasmine and climbed onto the table. Her eyes locked on Ana’s bulge as she rubbed it.
“She’s so cute,” Claire tried to say.
She crawled onto the table and lay right next to Ana. Her hands began to caress Ana sloppily as she struggled and bucked under her sister. Her movements were sloppy, but Ana was moaning softly.
“Don’t be too mean to her,” Jasmine said from the side.
Chapter 20: Drunken Night Part 2
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Claire reached under Ana’s panties to properly stroke the girl’s cock. Her other hand was finding its way up Elsie’s skirt. Elsie shivered as Claire’s fingers traveled up her thigh.
Their moans filled the room.
Claire was glad they had the tavern to themselves. Otherwise, this could be a problem. She hazily imagined what the reactions they’d get. Elsie turned to Claire and gave her a lustful stare.
“Need help with my dress?” She cooed.
Elsie let go of her sister and started taking her dress off. Her panties could barely contain her erection as she threw the dress at the one member not joining them. Claire pulled at her panties, wanting her cock to be free.
“Want these too?” She asked Jasmine while she shimmied her panties off.
They both looked to Jasmine.
She hadn’t moved. Her eyes were locked on Ana’s leaking cock peeking past her waistband. She was in a daze, so Elsie just threw them at her. Her reflexes kicked in. She caught them without even breaking her stare.
Elsie giggled and then moved back to straddling her sister.
“You two are too cute,” Claire whispered to Elsie.
Elsie’s cock was now rubbing against her sisters. Ana was squirming so much that Elsie moaned. Their cocks were rubbing against one another, a new pleasure she hadn’t even thought about.
Claire moved Ana’s panties out of the way. The sisters’ cocks could now rub together without anything in between. Claire tried to grasp both of them together. Her coordination was off due to the alcohol, but she was able to hold them both. She squeezed the twins’ cocks together.
Claire sloppily stroked the two cocks.
Elsie’s moans mixed with Ana’s whimpering. They squirmed against each other as Claire picked up her pace. Their reactions were intoxicating. Pleasuring them both made her chest burn.
She wanted to see them cum together.
“Fuuck Claire, moore.” Ana slurred.
The second time she’d ever sworn in front of others. Her whimpering turned to moans as she strained against her sister’s grip. She wanted to kiss her sister, but she couldn’t.
Elsie was staring her down. She knew what her twin wanted, but wasn’t ready to give it to her yet.
“Ana swore!” She said with a moan and lust-filled eyes. She smirked at her sister trying to break free.
Claire quickened her sloppy pace. She was eagerly watching the incestuous twins, hoping to see more. Her hand was coated in their precum, adding lubrication to her hand. Her other hand was rubbing against her own cock, which was straining against her lingerie.
Ana let out a wail as her cum exploded out of her cock. Elsie quickly after. The two covered themselves in their seed. Claire’s hand was sticky and covered in their mixture.
Elsie looked down at her sister. Most of their cum landed on her. Her face had drops splattered across it. Her modest breasts had a puddle of their combined seed between them. Elsie reveled in the sight of her twin being covered in their cum.
When she was finally done painting her sister with cum, Elsie’s strength gave out. She lay on her sister, feeling their cum mixing between them. Elsie sloppily kissed her sister, tasting her own seed in their kiss.
Cum was leaking down their skin. Claire turned to Jasmine, whose eyes were locked onto the scene. She did not move an inch. Claire was expecting her to jump in like she did on the carriage, but she sat motionless.
Claire scooped some of the incestuous mixture off the table and scooted to her frozen lover. She was in the mood to tease her. Her swaying nearly caused her to stumble off the table, but she made it back to Jasmine’s lap.
She straddled the woman and stared into her gray eyes.
She paused as she took in the woman’s face. Then she moved her hand to Jasmine’s mouth. Slowly and shakily, she made it to her lip. She pushed past them and forced the twins’ cum into her mouth.
Jasmine’s eyes widened. She relaxed her jaw, letting Claire push her fingers into her mouth. Jasmine’s taste buds lit up with the twins’ flavor. She sucked Claire’s fingers clean, pleasing the drunk girl.
Claire removed her finger and then kissed her, tasting the twins on her lips. Jasmine’s hungry tongue immediately invaded Claire’s mouth, searching for more.
Then she stopped.
Jasmine gently pushed the girl off her lap and took a deep breath.
“I’m here to supervise and make sure you don’t make too much of a mess.” She said almost emotionlessly. Her eyes lost their lust and went back to a thousand-yard stare.
Claire pouted, not used to the rejection.
“Aww, but there’s so much cum!” She said, mimicking Elsie as best she could. Her words were slurred, and she couldn’t help but sway.
She turned back to the twins, still catching their breath on the table. She grabbed more that leaked onto the table. She showed it off to Jasmine, making a show of licking her finger. Her brain momentarily stopped as she savored their taste. When she refocused on Jasmine, she hadn’t moved or changed expression.
“Fine! More for me”
She climbed back up as best as she could. She grabbed her cup and began to scoop as much as she could into it. The thick cum settled at the bottom, making her mouth water.
Her chest burned as she had a brilliant idea. She grabbed the pitcher of Tyr’s blood and added it to her cup. The two substances didn’t mix well at all. Cum was far thicker than the drink, but that didn’t matter to Claire. She gulped it down. The burn of alcohol was offset by the creamy feeling of the twins’ cum.
She drank it all in one go.
The twins watched her as she gulped it all down. Both sisters licked their lips in unison. They grabbed their own partially filled drinks and followed suit. Ana couldn’t finish hers, but she was swaying too heavily. Elsie did her best to drink it all. She drank most of it before falling beside her sister.
Their eyes felt heavy as the alcohol fully set in. Ana fell asleep right on the table, covered in drying cum and fully naked. She instinctively grabbed onto her sister in an embrace. Elsie scooted closer. She let Ana wrap her arms around her before doing the same. The two fell asleep hugging one another.
Now it was just Claire and Jasmine.
“I can’t stop thinking about it,” Claire slurred. Claire swayed heavily, her eyes locked onto Jasmine. ”How it felt to have you inside me. I felt so full! It’s the only thing that can distract me….”
This finally elicited a response from Jasmine. Her stone-cold facade fell as she looked at the girl. Her eyes wandered over Claire’s curves.
“I even wore the lingerie my mom gave me…” Claire continued. She pulled her dress up to show her. It was a black garter belt and matching panties. Her cock throbbed for Jasmine. “Please take me again.”
Jasmine moved closer to the girl, her eyes locked onto her cock. Her own was tenting her dress, begging to be released. She got close to Claire. Claire watched her gulp.
But then her eyes changed back to emotionless.
She stopped and took in Claire’s appearance. She couldn’t sit still because of how much she was swaying. She couldn’t talk without slurring, and her eyes were hazy.
“I know I’m going to hate myself for this tomorrow,” Jasmine said with a heavy sigh. Every fiber of her being wanted to accept Claire’s offer. “But it’s probably best if we get you girls to bed. You can’t sit straight right now, and those two are passed out,”
Claire tried to argue, but her eyes felt too heavy to fight. Her swaying was getting worse as she tried to keep herself straight. She fell onto the table, unable to control her body anymore. She fought to keep her eyes open, but failed.
The last thing she remembers is Jasmine picking her up from the table.
Chapter 21: Regretful Day
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Jasmine finished putting the twins in the room she rented out in case this happened. It took all her willpower, but she stopped them before they went too far. Lying Elsie down next to Ana, they immediately found each other in an embrace.
She looked at Claire in the other bed. She was restless in her sleep. She kicked and squirmed in the bed. Jasmine could only guess it was because of her new burden.
“Fuck, could you not wait to spring it on the girl?” Jasmine groaned.
She sat next to Claire and caressed her face. She was trying to ease Claire’s pain in any way she could. Her former student was carrying far too much on her shoulders. Then Elizabeth decided to add her plans on top of it.
Claire reacted to her touch, seeming to calm down slightly. She didn’t expect her party members to be such lightweights. The twins barely finished one drink. At least Claire could handle one full glass.
She let out a sigh and lay down next to Claire. She wrapped the writhing girl in her arms and started humming a lullaby. Her embrace and the humming drastically calmed Claire down. She was no longer kicking, and her breathing returned to a normal, deep cadence.
Not long after, Jasmine fell asleep herself.
Claire woke up to a blinding light. She began to panic as she thought her goddess was visiting her. But her splitting headache and nausea snapped her out of that delusion.
It was the sun peeking through the curtains and hitting her eyes. She tried to sit up, but her world spun. It felt like her head was being stabbed. Her vision blurred as her head felt light.
Her world slowly stopped spinning after a minute. She could begin to see more clearly now. Her head was still throbbing in pain, but she could deal with it for now. She looked to her right side and found Ana. She looked to her left, and Elsie was hanging onto her arm.
Both twins mimicked her initial actions as they stirred.
“Ahh, my head,” Elsie whimpered softly. She strained her eyes closed to relieve the pain. Ana was rubbing her temples as she agreed with a nod.
Claire chuckled lightly, causing her headache to worsen as she winced in pain. “So this is a hangover.”
Ana flinched at the sound, causing her own pain to flare. “Y-yeah, let me try healing.”
Her hands glowed a radiant yellow as the light enveloped Claire. Her pain slowly faded, but her lightheadedness and nausea remained.
“Thank you, Ana, how’d we get here?” Claire asked. She felt another soothing sensation, guessing that it was her aura. ”Last I remember we were on the table…” S
he looked to the other bed, expecting Jasmine, but it was empty. It looked to have been used with the blankets thrown around.
She lay back and let the twins snuggle up to her. Despite the stimulation of the two, her cock for once did not stir. Her body was seemingly too tired to get it up. Their warmth did feel nice, though.
Slowly, she drifted back to sleep with a twin on each side of her.
She was awakened with a shake, her eyes shot open to see Jasmine standing over her. Her nausea and lightheadedness seemed to be gone now. She slowly sat up. Jasmine helped her as she shook off Elsie and Ana.
“What time is it?” She asked groggily.
“2 in the afternoon. When did the twins join you?” She asked, tilting her head.
Claire shrugged and said, ”I thought you put them here.”
Jasmine sighed and continued. ”We seriously need to talk about all this.”
Claire nodded. While it was nice to escape from reality for the night, she knew this conversation needed to happen.
“Do you want to start with the cocks or…”
“I guess, but first we should wake them up,” she said. They chose a twin and woke them up. They both groggily got up and shuffled close to Claire. Elsie rested her head on Claire’s shoulder while Ana lay on her lap. They did their best to stay awake while Jasmine spoke.
“We need to rein in these urges. Imagine if your mom returned while you girls were on that table?” Her tone was serious. Flashes of the previous night came back to Claire. A flash of the twins kissing while coated in their cum. “I’m not mad, we just need to deal with it.”
Claire nodded, ”I know… It’s just so tempting when I see you three.”
“True, especially in that dress,” Elsie whispered softly in her ear.
Claire smiled at that.
They didn’t even get to see the lingerie she was wearing. Her cock seemingly woke up at Elsie’s words. It grew against Ana’s head, causing her to gasp.
She shook her head. It was happening again. She was getting distracted.
“M-maybe we n-need to distract ourselves,” Ana said from Claire’s lap. She was dangerously close to Claire’s growing erection. “O-or relieve our.. Urges.”
Jasmine pursed her lips in contemplation. ”Distractions only last for a while. How would we keep distracted on long travels? And if we relieved the urges, do you know how much time that’d waste?”
“Could Lily make a libido controller?” Elsie asked.
That meant she’d have to be brought into the secret of the party. Something Jasmine was hesitant to do.
“It’s a good idea,” Jasmine said. “But she may freak out upon learning why.”
“How were you able to control yourself last night?” Claire asked.
“My class. It was hard to resist when I first got my cock,” She explained. “You’ve seen how badly I crave it. Then I got used to it more. My unnerving skill and breathing techniques were finally able to control those urges.”
“That must be nice,” Elsie said. She shifted to lie next to her sister, making Claire tense up. They were so close, and it was getting hard to concentrate. ”Maybe our paladin wouldn’t get hard so quickly.”
Claire flinched.
She tried her best to control herself. “My Goddess really wants me to… breed. It’s hard to control it as well.”
She closed her eyes. Claire did her best to mimic her former teacher’s meditations. Controlling her breathing to stop her heart from racing. She opened her eyes when Jasmine grabbed her hand.
“Claire, it’s okay,” Jasmine said with a warm smile. “She’s fucking with you. We can try the libido suppressants for now and keep ourselves distracted in the meantime.”
She let out a drawn-out sigh. Jasmine studied the three before her.
“Best distraction right now is Elizabeth’s plan.”
Silence enveloped the room.
She was right. Every lewd thought left Claire’s mind, and her words were caught in her throat. The future of both the party and their lands. Overthrowing Lady Lloyd and changing society was too much to think about.
“We need to get you levels and get you more skills,” Jasmine said. She saw the emotions cross each of their faces. “Elizabeth already has quests lined up, but we also need to experiment with our buffs. And grow our bond for the Bestowed Skills.”
“Right, the experience gain skill should be our main priority,” Elsie stated. “If we can upgrade that, then it will make leveling easier.”
They all nodded in unison.
Their thoughts went to their unique skills and how best to utilize them. Jasmine had already put in orders for tonics and poisons for tests. Elsie looked to her sister. She could trigger both their skills pretty easily. She had a notification from last night still lingering in her status sheet. Ana was thinking along the same lines. Both began to speculate.
Claire, however, remembered how much experience she got from gaining a lover. She thought about Restol’s alchemist and whether it’d be worth recruiting her as well. Claire felt a tingling sensation in the back of her neck. She was able to level up without fighting, something unusual for combat classes.
Guess it made sense with what her Goddess wanted.
After a brief pause for each of them to think, Claire decided to speak up. “What type of quests do we have lined up?”
“Mostly monster hunting,“ Jasmine took a deep breath. She had just returned from talking with Elizabeth about this. “She got us quests above your pay grade, but would yield a lot of experience.”
She paused and looked at Claire, “Those are to fight bandits… and traffickers.”
She let her words hang in the air. She knew all three struggled with the idea of taking another woman’s life. Then there were the traffickers. Women who kidnapped boys to sell.
Claire tensed up. Yet again, she was confronted with killing. The two groups of women were horrible people. Bandits that pilfered villages and raped adults and children alike. And traffickers. Women who stole boys from their homes.
Jasmine watched Claire’s expression become more stoic as she digested her words. She expected Claire to be angry upon hearing about traffickers, but her former student kept it together.
“I will do what I must.”
Chapter 22: Sisterly Bond
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After a brief meal with their party and cleaning up, the twins returned to their room. Their thoughts were in overdrive as they thought of the skills and the quests they were assigned.
Ana was fearful. They’d directly put themselves in harm's way again. Their fight against the troll. How close Jasmine came to being killed. The emotional mess Ana was in after the fight. She’d need to step up for her party or else one may die.
Elsie, on the other hand, was thinking of her skill. She was looking over stats as her skill was still active from last night. Her magic stat was still boosted by three. She wondered how it would interact with tonics.
Could she add a tonic on top to boost her magic stat further?
It’d be something she’d have to experiment with. Most buffs given through skills do not scale with tonics or potions. Are the Bestowed skills different? If they are, then any Bestowed skill becomes far more valuable. Is she able to gain any more? Or were her three skills it?
She was pulled out of her thoughts when Ana crawled up next to her.
She had neglected her younger sister’s sadness. She saw how scared the girl was. The burden of a healer was far greater than that of a mage. Their party members’ lives were forced upon her sister. Their survival was in her hands.
Elsie pulled her sister into her lap, calming the girl with a pat on the head. Tears filled the poor girl’s eyes as she was on the verge of crying.
“I-i’m not r-ready for more combat,” she said. Her voice filled with sorrow. Elsie was trying her best to calm her. “What i-if I fail? One of y-you would die!”
“Shhh, don’t say that,” Elsie said, trying her best to be supportive. Her sister has always been unsure of herself, seeing Elsie as the superior sister. It wasn’t helped that Elizabeth praised Elsie more growing up. “I know how capable a healer you are. I’d even argue you’re smarter than I am.”
“That’s no-” Ana tried to say.
Elsie had silenced her with a kiss. Something she knew would stun her momentarily.
While her sister was frozen, she continued. ”Remember when we fought the troll? It was a monster that even Jasmine struggled with. Had it not been for your healing, she could have died then. And even against the slimes! You not only predicted my spell’s trajectory, but also whether Claire would step into them. That takes skill. Skill that I don’t have.”
She tilted her sister’s chin up, staring deep into her eyes. “I trust you, and so do our party members.”
Ana recovered from the kiss and listened to her sister. She had bottled up her feelings after the troll fight. Her fear that one mistake would end Jasmine. Elsie praised her after the troll died.
Elsie was always praising her when they were alone. Ever since they were kids. Elsie was praised for every achievement. She always blew the expectations away. Ana felt she could never compare to her. But when it was just them, Elsie praised Ana.
Every accomplishment Elsie made, she thanked Ana for her help or guidance. Every test she aced was thanks to Ana’s help in studying. She wanted to deny that every one of her victories or accomplishments was her own merit. It was always because her sister was supporting her.
And that made Ana mad.
But also happy. Mad that her sister refused to see her own talent. Happy to receive her sister’s praise.
The silence had filled the room as the sisters stared into each other’s eyes. Elsie wanted her sister to accept that she was far more capable than she thought, and Ana wanted to deny it.
It was a recurring fight from their childhood.
Elsie wanted it to finally end. Her sister's constant denial of her own strengths and effort. It frustrated her so much growing up. Elsie believed she began teasing her sister out of frustration.
Like she was now.
Subconsciously, her hand was rubbing her twin’s arm. The sensual touch was getting to her younger sister as her face slowly reddened. A telltale sign of her embarrassment. Elsie’s other hand went to her sister’s hip, moving her to a better position. Elsie pulled Ana closer, making Ana straddle her.
“By the gods, you really need to learn your worth,” Elsie whispered. Both her hands rested on her sister’s hips. She forced Ana’s hips to rock against herself. She could feel Ana’s hard cock as it rubbed against her. “I trust you with my life. So does Claire.”
Ana’s cock throbbed at their paladin’s name.
It was a crush Elsie long suspected she had. Elsie felt a bit of jealousy hit her heart. It quickly passed as the pleasure of their cocks rubbing against each other took over. They moaned in unison. Ana’s hands finally settled on Elsie’s face. They held a deep, intimate stare before Elsie pushed her sister down.
She wanted her then and now.
Her cock strained for freedom, for her sister. She bucked her hips, rubbing her cock against her sister’s. Their tongues met in a kiss while Ana’s hands wandered her body. Ana found the hem of Elsie’s skirt, quickly pulling it off her.
Breaking the kiss for now, Elsie threw off her dress and started on her sister’s.
Elsie nearly ripped the dress off her. See stared down at her sister’s nude body. Her small body, modest breasts, and the cock barely contained behind her panties. Her own cock throbbed. It was ready to fill her sister.
Elsie began to slip her panties off. Her chest was burning with desire.
“I-i want to give my… v-viginity to Claire,” Ana said meekly.
It made Elsie pause, then she sat back. She was saddened that she couldn’t take her sister. Her head dropped at the rejection. Thinking more about it, Elsie felt similarly. But it felt too anticlimactic. She wanted her sister badly, but also wanted to respect the request.
Ana read her sister’s expression. She feared that she had offended her sister by not being clear. “I-i-i’m sorry! I meant just my… p-pussy. We could try other…. “
She couldn’t finish the sentence. It popped into her head after Elsie pushed her down. Her other hole. She hadn’t thought about it before. But the desperate need for her sister to be inside her had inspired her.
It took a second for Elsie to comprehend what Ana meant. Ana watched her sister’s cock perk up when she figured it out.
“Are you sure?” She cooed.
Elsie finished slipping her panties off. She shimmied Ana’s panties down, exposing her sister’s cock. All Ana could do was nod and thank the gods she bathed before their meal.
“Then turn over.”
She did so, and Elsie’s hands grabbed her butt. She felt her sister’s hand squeeze tightly before she was pulled closer. Now on all fours, Ana felt the heat of Elsie’s cock press against her in between her cheeks. It made her chest burn with lust. All she could do was wait. Wait for her sister to do something. The anticipation and taboo nature made Ana’s cock throb wildly between her legs.
Finally, Elsie moved her cock out of the way before her finger found her untouched hole. With resistance, it punctured through the puckered hole. The intrusion caused Ana to gasp. The gasp turned to a moan as the finger went deeper.
Slowly, her body relaxed more and more. She allowed Elsie to add another finger eventually while she bit into Elsie’s pillow. Elsie felt her sister’s insides cling to her finger as she writhed in pleasure.
A puddle of precum was forming below the girl as her cock responded to the pleasure. Elsie pulled her fingers out before teasing the entrance with them. This caused Ana to feel empty. She whined into the pillow, craving that feeling back.
Ana’s mind blanked when she felt it.
Elsie’s cock was pressed against the entrance. Her sister’s cock leaked enough precum to be used as lubrication. With a bit of pain, Ana’s hole accepted the cock. Her whines were muffled by the pillow as her sister slowly pushed further.
The pain she felt as Elsie pushed into her did something to her.
It multiplied her pleasure. Her cock throbbed and thrashed beneath her body. Something about the pain added to her pleasure. Before she knew it, she was cumming from the pleasure and pain. Wave after wave of cum was now staining Elsie’s bed.
Elsie slowly bottomed out in Ana. It surprised her that Ana was already cumming, but her mind was overtaken by Ana tightening around her. She let Ana ride the orgasm out before beginning.
She lay on top of her sister’s back, wanting to whisper in her sister’s ear. “Are you ready?”
Ana felt goosebumps shoot through her body as her sister’s breath hit her skin. She whined into the pillow and nodded. Elsie giggled by her ear before giving it a light bite. Ana reacted to her earlobe being bitten with a slight jerk, not expecting it.
The momentary distraction was replaced with pleasure as Elsie reeled back. Ana let go of the pillow and let out a moan. Elsie’s cock pressed against something that nearly caused her to cum again.
Elsie had a shiver run down her spine upon hearing Ana moan.
Their mother was still in the house. She pushed her sister's head into the pillow before she continued, forcing her sister to moan into the pillow again. Her cock retreated nearly all the way out before she slammed into her sister again.
The sound of their flesh slapping filled the room as she pistoned into her sister. Elsie was now the one risking their mother hearing them. But Elsie was too turned on to care. Her balls slapped against Ana as she bottomed out. They slapped together before Elsie would pull back.
Elsie didn’t know how many times Ana came. She lost track quickly. She felt her arousal flying everywhere as her insides clung to Elsie’s cock. Cum and pussy cream splattered all over her bed as she pounded her sister.
Elsie could feel the pleasure getting to her. Cum began building up as she wanted to release deep inside Ana’s tight hole. She bit her sister’s earlobe again, this time to stop her own moans. She quickened the pace of her thrusts, wanting more and more to explode. She saw stars in her eyes as she bottomed out completely in her sister. She crossed her eyes as her cock erupted within Ana.
Pulse after pulse of cum flowed out as Elsie tried to catch her breath.
She lay on her sister for a moment, letting out the last rope of cum inside. Slowly, she began to pull out. Ana whined into the pillow, already missing the feeling of her sister filling her.
The scene was far too erotic to see, and Elsie was already getting hard again. Cum gushed out of Ana’s hole as she pulled out, her arousal leaked down her thigh. Then, Elsie’s cock let one last spurt of cum onto the bed. Elsie admired the scene before she decided to help her sister out.
She pressed her face right into Ana’s butt. She didn’t even hesitate before she cleaned her sister with her tongue. Ana’s faint moans spurred her on as she licked her clean of cum. With one final lick, she gave her sister a little smack on her butt.
She lay next to her panting sister, her eyes closed as she caught her breath. Elsie’s bed had been thoroughly dirtied by their incestuous act. Not minding the wet and sticky feeling, she kissed Ana. Then she cuddled up next to her.
One final whisper in her lover’s ear, “Don’t ever talk like that again.”
Chapter 23: Their Local Alchemist
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Lily was busy working on a concoction in her lab. Her day flew by as she prepared the ingredients for her request. A neighboring town had a pneumonia outbreak after a sick traveler brought it to their village.
She worked fast with the ingredients, the key one being the mold she had grown herself. It fought the virus better than any reagent she’s found. Especially when it was enhanced by magic, preventing the side effects too.
She was watching her cauldron carefully, waiting for her reagents to change color. She stirred rhythmically, making sure each ingredient mixed properly as the liquid boiled. The deep green liquid was filled with herbs and roots that soothed the symptoms. She slowly added her magic to the mixture, enhancing the properties of the ingredients before the color changed. Her mix of mana had changed the deep green into a vibrant yellow.
This is when she added the mold.
She had prepped the colony of mold with mana and nutrients beforehand, so she had everything ready. Carefully, she scraped the mold off its home and dropped it into her cauldron. Her mana was used to integrate the mold with the other ingredients, turning the mixture light blue.
She returned to stirring, carefully mixing the mold with the others, hoping to synthesize the potion. She held her breath as she dropped the temperature of the cauldron. Thankfully, it returned to its deep green color. She examined the mixture and used her skill, Analytical Eye.
Brush Potion: Potion used to fight pneumonia.
She exhaled in relief. It turned out correctly. She can get this batch over before anyone’s symptoms get too serious. She looked outside and saw that it was late evening. She didn’t even notice the time pass as she worked. Her eyes wandered around her workshop and stopped upon seeing someone.
“Gods and Goddesses, Jasmine! How long have you been there?” She exclaimed. Her glasses nearly fell off her face.
“Couple of hours,” Jasmine’s eyes went from unfocused to focused on the alchemist. “I didn’t have anything to do, so I just waited.”
Lily’s heart slowly went back to its normal pace. The assassin had been here for a long while, and she never noticed. She was so caught up in her work that she neglected everything around her.
She quickly pulled herself together and got to work on her chores. Her plants needed watering, and she craved food herself. Jasmine watched the woman fly across the room in a flurry. Like a whirlwind, she began watering, cleaning, and picking up after herself all at once.
It was truly impressive.
Finally, she stopped and turned back to her observer. ”What can I do for you?”
Jasmine pursed her lips, struggling to come out and say it. “I need something. I also need discretion and as few questions as possible. Can you do that?”
Lily nodded slowly. She was used to Jasmine’s requests. She regularly used combat enhancers and poisons to fulfill her tasks, but asking for discretion was new. Lily’s mind was racing, trying to guess what she needed. An untraceable poison to kill a high-ranking official?
She was already mentally checking off ingredients for it as she spoke. “Sure”
Jasmine took a deep breath and closed her eyes. Her face reddened, surprising the alchemist. “I need a libido suppressant.”
Lily was shocked.
She stared at the woman with her mouth wide open. Jasmine’s face became beet-red, something Lily had never seen happen to Jasmine. Did she just ask for that? She was utterly flabbergasted.
“Huh? Libido suppressant?” She asked, shaking her head in disbelief.
Jasmine nodded and took a deep breath. The red slowly left her face as it returned to its stoic state. “Yes, it’s for my party members. They’re having trouble with it.”
Lily tilted her head. Claire, Ana, and Elsie were having trouble with sexual desires. She couldn’t really imagine it.
“Can I ask why?” she asked.
“A particular buff that Claire gives causes it.” She said, her voice back to an emotionless tone. “It’s up to Claire if you learn more.”
“Um, I can make a potion that makes your body assume it’s pregnant. That helps with fighting libido.” Lily said. Jasmine shook her head incessantly. “Maybe one that regulates hormones?”
Jasmine looked around and closed the windows and doors. She scanned their surroundings for any intruders. “Not a female suppressant, a male one.”
Lily blinked, too confused at the situation.
Why did they need a male libido suppressant? She said that it was for her party members, too. Those girls needed a male suppressant, and Jasmine was asking for discretion. Were they secretly boys? But they had breasts and vaginas, she saw them when she examined them for check-ups.
Her confused expression led to her brain thinking in overdrive. She needed to know why they wanted male suppressants.
”Why male? Why not female suppressants?” She tried to rationalize it in her head. Her next question was said in jest, “Did you grow dicks or something?”
Jasmine nodded.
Lilly’s knees nearly gave out. Was Jasmine being serious right now, or was this a joke? She supported herself against her work table and continued.
”So your party members grew cocks and…” Lily’s mind was spinning. She started seeing two of Jasmine. “Can’t control themselves…. Did you-”
“It’s not important.” Jasmine cut in.
Lily looked at her. That assassin facade faded the moment she implied anything. She’d never seen her friend this embarrassed. Did Jasmine have one, too?
“Let me see.”
Lily had no sexual desire coursing through her right now. She only wanted to learn and understand the situation. How did a woman grow a cock? Reluctantly, Jasmine unbuckled her pants. Had Lily not proven herself worthy over the years, she wouldn’t be doing this. Slowly, she revealed her flaccid member to the Alchemist.
Her eyes scoured the flaccid cock, looking for anything out of the ordinary. No stitching marks, and blood seemed to flow through it properly. She reached out to touch it, causing Jasmine to gasp. It even reacted to her touch. The penis hardened before her own eyes. Beyond it, Jasmine even had balls.
“What about your vagina?”
Jasmine’s breath was rapid, but she responded. “It’s still there, look.” She raised her cock and balls to show the alchemist.
“Amazing, and you’re all like this?” Her eyes returned to the slowly hardening cock.
“Yes, Claire’s class caused this…” She said in a meek tone. She gave up on hiding any more information from her friend.
“Interesting, I’ll have to talk to her.” Lily mused as she pushed her glasses up. Her mind raced with the possibilities. Women with both genitals led to so many questions. Could they get pregnant? Could they impregnate others?
Jasmine pulled her pants back up. She eased her cock back in. It was fully erect and did not want to cooperate. She watched the alchemist as she was deep in thought. Her thoughts went to Lily’s features. Her light purple hair and a thin body with surprisingly large breasts for her frame. Jasmine was ogling one of her oldest companions, her lips attracting Jasmine’s eyes.
How they’d look around her cock.
Jasmine shook her head as her unnerving skill kicked in again. She’d need some of those suppressants, too.
Chapter 24: Routine Check Up
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Lily had agreed to the request with one condition: she’d need to check up on their bodies.
She was Restol’s resident doctor and wanted to make sure the Scarlet Seraph's additions didn’t cause them trouble. Her quick inspection of Jasmine answered some of her questions, but more were added. She decided to start at the root of the cause, Claire.
Claire sat in her workshop, inspecting her surroundings. Plants and petri dishes were scattered throughout the workshop. A mix of floral and earthy smells filled the room. Claire was curious about what the plants were, as she was ignorant of herbology. Knowing which herbs she could use out in the field would be useful.
She noted to ask Lily about it after their session.
Lily was gathering tools and books for the check-up. She had rulers, vials, and medical supplies ready. Now she was looking for her book on male anatomy, only finding Ryley’s old records. She grabbed those and continued to sift through her books. Not finding it, she bit her thumbnail. She’d have to wing it based on Ryley’s and what she can remember.
She turned to the redhead, who was sitting patiently, humming to herself. Her eyes were on the alchemist as she approached her. The alchemist approached her with a curious smile.
”I’m going to need you to undress.” She said. “I hope you’re okay with that.”
Claire nodded, her face becoming a bit red. Lily had examined her plenty of times before, but her cock complicated things. She unbuckled her pants and slowly slid them off. The moment her bulge was exposed, Lily gasped and wrote something down. Her hand moved incredibly fast as she jotted notes down quickly. Claire pushed her pants off completely and started on her panties. Her cock, awakening as she removed its restraints, throbbed in the open air.
“Gods and Goddesses, it’s even bigger than Jasmine’s!” Lily exclaimed. Claire flinched at her sudden outburst. She was jotting down notes as she took glances at Claire’s cock. She finished her notes and grabbed some supplies. “Stand please, I’d like to take some measurements.”
Claire nodded. She was curious about exactly how big she was.
Lily knelt before the girl, her hand grasping the erect cock. Claire let out a gasp as Lily’s cold hands hit her skin. She bit her lip as she contemplated the feeling. It felt different. Pleasurable, but not what she was used to.
Claire refocused herself. This wasn’t the time to think about that. This was a check-up, nothing else. She couldn’t control her cock as it throbbed, though.
Lily lost her grip on it, and her face was a bit too close.
It slapped her cheek with a light smack! She let out a gasp upon feeling the burning sensation. It knocked her glasses of her nose. She readjusted her glasses and pulled her rulers out. Her professionalism was superb.
“Hmm, 9 ¼” inches long. Way bigger than Ryley’s and far larger than anything I remember.” She said to herself, Next, she measured its girth and width. “6” girth and 1 ¾” width. That’d make your penis the largest recorded if I remember correctly.”
Claire felt prideful for some reason upon hearing that. It caused her cock to throb again, and she had to hold back. Being praised was dangerous for Claire.
She was pulled out of her thoughts when Lily cupped her balls. She felt their weight and the sack that held them. Her professional fingers felt them lightly between her thumb and fingers.
Claire nearly recoiled. Her body screamed at her to move back, to protect them. She had to remember her new weakness.
“Even your testicles… They are comparable to large chicken eggs. while most men don’t even come close.” She asked, her hand still feeling her balls. “I have to wonder how big your companions are as well. Do you have any estimates?”
“Yeah… Jasmine’s is larger than the twins, then Elsie’s, and finally Ana’s.” Claire fought back a moan before answering. “My guess, in order, is 7”, 6”, then 5,” give or take for each one.”
“Interesting, Elsie and Ana had different sizes? I’ll have to hold off until I see them.” Her breath hit Claire’s skin and caused her cock to throb again.
Smack!
Seems Lily didn’t learn her lesson. Lily’s glasses were nearly knocked off, a surprisingly erotic look for her.
“Sorry, it uh… has a mind of its own.” She said meekly.
Lily fixed her glasses again and nodded.
Her eyes were back on the cock in front of her. Her hands felt around, looking for any abnormalities. No ridges, marks, or bumps anywhere. Just like Jasmine, it looked as if it naturally formed, though neither had a foreskin. She tilted her head, her curious brain coming up with questions.
‘Could she urinate with it? Could she get a woman pregnant? Did she produce sperm like men? Everything else functioned like a male penis.’ She thought.
She grabbed some of the vials and cups and handed them to Claire. “I’m going to need some samples. Are you able to urinate with it?”
Claire nodded, “Yeah, I can from either if I wanted to.”
“Okay, urine in this cup.” She said, pointing to one cup. “Sperm in this one.” She said, “Any extra you can take these bowls. There’s a bathroom in back.”
Claire nodded and headed past the alchemist.
She was still pantsless, so her cock was standing proud. She found the door that Lily pointed out and locked the door. Her cock ached for her hands. It was already ready to blow when she grasped it in her hands.
She needed to be fast, so she focused on finishing and not on pleasure. Her hands stroked it with purpose. Her whines and moans filled the bathroom. Her hands jerked hard and fast as her knees gave out slightly.
Her hands rubbed her velvety shaft quicker than she ever had, not wanting to waste Lily’s time. She felt the slow buildup of cum as her cock throbbed for release. Her thoughts were about the busty alchemist and what Claire could do with her.
Her left hand grabbed the cup Lily gave her when she was ready to burst. She barely got the cup under her cock head before it erupted. Her cock sprayed the cup full of cum, quickly filling it. Her cock throbbed with every wave. Her cum quickly overflowed the cup.
She panicked and grabbed the bowl. Her orgasm made it hard for her to move, let alone think. But she was able to get the bowl without spilling too much. Her body convulsed with her cock, throb after throb of cum. She moaned as each rope of cum hit the bowl.
Until finally, her cum stopped.
Her breath was rapid as her hand never stopped jerking her cock throughout her orgasm. She bit her lip, seeing how much she had cummed. She filled the cup easily and nearly filled the extra bowl. Some had hit the bathroom floor, though.
She took a deep breath and set the bowls aside, happy she was able to cum before Lily accidentally set her off. She was too close for comfort when Lily had her hands on her. Just thinking about it got her hard again. Coating her face and glasses with her cum.
She shook her head, “I’ve gotta stop with that and fill the other one.” She took the other one and got herself ready.
Lily, on the other hand, was still kneeling on the ground.
Awestruck at what she saw, her mind finally being able to run wild. Her professional face finally dropped as she was alone now.
“That aura is incredible. It had immediate effects on me.” She said, eyes wide.
Her skill notified her the moment it took effect. Her analytical eye skill pinged her as soon as Claire removed her pants. The skill notified her of any status changes, and Claire’s aura was a powerful aphrodisiac. At least, when her cock was thrown into the mix.
Lily felt her cheek as she was thinking. She rubbed where that hot rod of flesh had hit her skin earlier. It stopped her cold when it first happened, but the second time nearly caused her to jump Claire.
That cock was dangerous.
Whatever gave it to her wanted Claire to fuck, a lot. Even with her resistance to status effects, she was nearly overcome by it. She needed to ask Claire more questions.
She heard the door open and close. Lily shook her head and brought back that professionalism from before. She turned to observe the girl, who had a tray with the samples in her hands.
Lily bit her lip and thought, ‘Did she fill the cup and bowl?’
She set the tray down and grabbed her pants. “Can I put these on?” She asked.
Lily nodded, and Claire quickly put them on. Lily stood up and watched the girl dress. Her eyes wandered over the toned paladin’s body. She couldn’t remember the last time she looked at a woman sexually. She snapped out of it quickly, her questions coming back.
“Claire, I have a couple of questions.” She said while pushing her glasses up.” Is it okay if I look at your status sheet?”
Claire nodded and offered her hand. She scoured the status sheet, reading into the Bestower and Paladin of Virility. Everything was making sense now. Whatever goddess chose Claire, she wanted her to breed and gather lovers.
“Do you know your Goddess’s name?” She asked. Claire shook her head in a no. “Any description you can tell me? I can look into it.”
“She had red hair like mine, but nothing else,” Claire said. “We theorize I’ll learn more through getting more skills.”
Lily bit her thumbnail, racking her brain for any similar goddess. The goddess of fertility, Anka, was blond in every description where she was mentioned. Claire’s Goddess had to be a new one.
Claire watched the woman think. Biting her thumb made it look like she was sucking on it. Like a baby. It was quite funny. But it also brought attention to her lips. Lips that looked so supple.
“That’s all, Claire, you can go. I’ll see what I can do with the libido suppressant and how my findings go.”
Claire was pulled out before she nodded and packed her stuff. She looked to the alchemist before she exited her workshop. Still deep in thought, Claire gave her a goodbye with no response.
Lily’s eyes turned to her samples. Claire’s cum had an enticing smell to it. She had been fighting the urge this entire time. Now that she was alone, she could focus on it. That temptation took over the bookish woman.
The pearly, viscous liquid tempted her.
She had more than enough to analyze. Just a bit could be tried. She stuck her finger in the bowl, her finger enveloped in the warm liquid. She gasped at how hot it still was. Her mouth watered as she bit her lip.
Now giving up all resistance, she pulled a dollop up with her finger. Her eyes watched the thick liquid slowly drip down her finger and back into the bowl. She brought it to her mouth, the aroma filling her nose.
She put her finger in her mouth, sucking it clean as her eyes crossed. The taste filled her brain with a lustful fog. It was too much for the poor woman, as her knees gave out. Her status sheet pinged, the only sober thought she had.
Claire was already on her way back home. Her thoughts were on her mom’s cooking. Wondering what she’d come home to, she was hoping for some sweet potatoes.
She began to hum on her walk home. Passing the Bree tavern and the shortcut, her mind focused on how hungry she was. She waved to Jess as she swept the porch when her status sheet pinged.
She had leveled up.
Chapter 25: Purple Haze
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Claire looked at her lover's sheet first. Lily’s name was added to it.
‘What? Did she drink my cum?’ She thought to herself. She was confused as she seemed so unbothered by Claire. Was that all an act? She needed to check it out.
For a moment, she let herself think about what Lily did. How the woman, overcome with desire, stole some of her cum. Her cum breaking the alchemist’s professional façade, just like with Jasmine. Lily was probably very curious about her new cock, exploring the appendage for the first time. Her workshop being filled with her moans as she stroked her cock.
Claire’s imagination ran wild before she shot back to reality
“Claire!” The barmaid shouted.
Jess was calling out to her with concern. Her actions must have been weird to her. Claire was walking towards her and even waved to the woman. But then she stopped and had a goofy grin on her face.
Claire waved her off before continuing to walk. She moved on from her list of Lovers to look at her new skill and updated stats.
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Magic: 1 |
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Resistance: 7 |
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Wisdom: 4 |
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Charisma: 4 |
Divinity: 5 |
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Defense: 8 |
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Her defense jumped up by two, surprising Claire. So, did her charisma stat? Did Lily give her that boost?
Her Bestowed Lover stats also increased by 1, meaning her bonds with her lovers increased. Jasmine’s Dex boost was now boosting it by 3 points. Their bond must have increased when Jasmine claimed her virginity in the tent.
She smiled. Her stats were quickly exceeding the normal level of adventurers. She moved to her new skill next.
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Lover’s Boon: Buff your lover's vitality through acts of love. Bestowed Lovers gain a buff to their health after a sexual act with The Bestower. Time and buff increased with the bond. (Currently: Jasmine: 3 + 4 hours, Elsie: 2 + 3 hours, Ana 2 + 3 hours, Lily: 1 + 2 hours) |
Another defensive buff for her lovers. Now her party members will have their defensive stats raised and their HP. That eased Claire’s mind tremendously. She felt a little less worried about their upcoming quests.
With any luck, her bonds with the twins should be upgraded after their dates as well. She stopped in her tracks in front of Jasmine’s house, briefly forgetting what caused her to level up.
“Should I tell Jaz?” She asked herself.
Hesitantly, she knocked on her door. It’d been a while since she visited their home. The cottage-style home had Restol’s forge. She heard shuffling behind the door before it was opened.
Daphne, Jaz’s little sister, greeted Claire. She looked strikingly like Jasmine, but shorter and had more defined muscles. Claire’s eyes wandered over the blacksmith’s body, not realizing she said something.
“Huh?” Claire said, coming back.
“Are you looking for Jasmine?” She asked again, slightly annoyed. Claire nodded, and Daphne turned to yell. “JASMINE! CLAIRE’S HERE!”
Claire flinched at the sudden yelling. Her ears rang as Jasmine appeared from the shadows.
Her lover’s face lit up upon seeing her. They shared smiles as Daphne left the doorway. Grumbling something as she headed back to her workshop.
“Sorry about Daph, she’s behind schedule.”
“It’s okay, I don’t mind,” Claire responded, her eyes sinking into Jasmine’s. They stood there for a good minute, not saying a word. Then Claire remembered. “It’s Lily, she’s one of my lovers now.”
“What?! What did you do?” Jasmine asked, her voice tapering to a whisper. Wary of any eavesdroppers. “Did you fuck Lily?”.
Claire shook her head. She wished. She lowered her voice as well, “No, she asked for a sample… and I got a notification about a level up… she must have consumed some of it.”
“Gods, I should have known,” Jasmine pinched the bridge of her nose, sighing in frustration. “Come on, let’s go check on her.”
Claire perked up.
She could only guess what the alchemist was up to. Her chest began to burn with lust just thinking about the state she was in. Her new appendage was likely causing her so much trouble. Jasmine dragged Claire by the hand as she kept imagining it.
Before she knew it, they were back at Lily’s workshop.
Jasmine opened the door, revealing the workshop’s disheveled state. Lily was lying with her skirt hoisted up on the floor, a panting mess. Her hand jerked her new appendage in a flurry. Her eyes were glazed over, and her moans flooded the room. The two observers went unnoticed as her lust overcame her.
Her moans got louder as she arched her back.
Claire watched as cum exploded out of the alchemist’s cock, coating herself. Her body convulsed lightly, her eyes rolled back into her head as she let out a whimper. Cum spurted out in waves, painting her chest and belly white. An impressive amount of cum now coated her and the floor around her. Claire licked her lips at the sight.
Jasmine still had her wits as she knelt next to the lust-crazed woman. She shook the woman, trying to get her out of the stupor to no avail. Her hand was already back to stroking, her eyes closed. Claire finally snapped out of it and ran to Jasmine’s side.
“Get your cock out,” Jaz demanded.
Claire didn’t even hesitate. Her pants were already slipping off. She slipped her panties off alongside them and tossed them aside. Jasmine grabbed her body and maneuvered her to the woman’s mouth. Claire was straddling her chest now. Her cock was resting between the woman’s supple breasts. Finally, her eyes refocused.
“Ahh, moooore! Claire, give me more!” She pleaded. Her eyes locked on Claire’s cock. Claire felt her hands grab at her waist. She tried pulling the paladin toward her, but Claire resisted.
She had a different idea.
Ever since she got her cock, she has wanted to try this. She pulled Lily’s dress down, revealing her ample breasts. She cupped Lily’s breasts, resting her cock between them. Her cock sank between them, feeling heavenly. Claire kneaded her breasts. The feeling as she squished them down was addictive.
Lily moaned as her breasts were teased. Claire pushed them together, squishing them into her cock. It ached for release. Claire thrusted forward, her cock peeking past her bust and hitting Lily’s chin.
It felt divine.
As if her cock was surrounded by a cloud. She thrusted forward again, tapping Lily’s chin again. She opened her mouth, tongue pointed out. Claire thrusted, and Lily licked her tip, adding to the pleasure. Lily was rewarded with precum as Claire kept thrusting. Her taste buds ignited with Claire’s taste. She moved her head, wanting the cock in her mouth.
Claire thrusted forward, right into the waiting mouth of Lily. She pushed a couple of inches in and then pulled out. She repeated this as Lily’s breasts were now lubed with saliva and precum. Her tip never left Lily’s warm mouth, as she thrusted back and forth. The dual pleasure of mouth and breasts caused her to moan. Her pace quickened with each thrust, while Lily was desperate for cum.
Claire moaned as her cock throbbed, ready to release.
She felt Jasmine’s hands push her forward. She was pushed deep within Lily’s mouth. The paladin released into her new lover’s mouth, flooding it full of cum.
Lily did her best to swallow it all, her cheeks puffing, and cum exploded from the sides of her mouth. Claire whimpered. Lily’s tongue was teasing her sensitive tip the whole time. Claire let one last moan out as her cum finally stopped pouring out.
Lily basked in the cum she received. She gulped down as much as she could. Her eyes clouded with lust while she licked her lips. She was searching for more. Claire shifted herself, wanting to finally pull herself out of it.
She leaned down and kissed Lily’s cum-covered lips. Lily’s tongue invaded Claire’s mouth, desperately searching for more. Claire pulled back, looking into her violet eyes.
Finally, some recognition in them.
“Ahhh, what happened?” She exclaimed. Her eyes now filled with panic as she looked at Claire. Claire got up and knelt beside her. Lily’s eyes were now locked on her cock. It was erect and throbbing for attention. “I remember looking at my status sheet and then….”
“Yeah, I should have warned you,” Jasmine said, harshness in her voice. “This is why we need those suppressants.”
Lily nodded and sat up. Her eyes never left the hard cock now attached to her.
“At least now I can run tests without you…” Lily said. “Ah, my status sheet changed!”
“Yeah, you’re Claire’s lover now. You should have received two Bestowed skills, one for stats and one for experience.” Jasmine explained. Lily nodded as she read her sheet. She gasped as she read the last one. “And a unique skill.”
“Can you tell us what it is?” Claire interjected.
She nodded, holding her hand out, offering her status sheet.
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Shopkeep Skills: 8 Skills. Expand List?. |
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Alchemist Skills: 15 Skills. Expand List? |
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Bestowed Experience: Gain more experience when crafting for your lover or her lovers. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1.1x |
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Magic: 15 |
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Resistance: 15 |
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Wisdom: 15 |
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Divinity: 0 |
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Chapter 26: Emergency Meeting
Chapter Text
Lily’s lust-filled outburst finally calmed down, her dress and skin coated in her cum. Her mouth was still tasting of Claire, and her cock was throbbing for attention. But her mind was clear again. The lustful haze was finally gone. She looked to Jasmine and Claire, her new lovers apparently.
“I’m sorry, Lily, we should have warned you about… the gift,” Claire said quietly. Her head was down in shame as her own lust faded. “I don’t know if you can get rid of it either.”
Lily shook her head. She read Claire’s sheet. She knew, subconsciously, what would happen the moment she consumed her cum. She also willingly accepted the gift, even if her lust pushed her to do it.
“It’s okay, really,” Lily said with a weak smile. “Besides, if it helps you girls, then it’s more than worth it. I’ll just… deal with it.”
Claire nodded, her new lover was right. Her level-up already gave her a skill that would help her teammates. Claire studied Lily’s eyes, looking for any hesitation or regret, finding none.
“I’m gonna go get the twins. We’ll need to discuss this,” Jasmine whispered to her. She left Claire with a slowly recovering alchemist.
Lily sat up, cum dripping down her face. The sight was too erotic for Claire as she had the urge to jump her. She meticulously wiped herself off with a cloth, discarding clothes that were too dirty. Her still exposed breasts jiggled with each movement, like she was putting on a show for her new lover. The ogling eyes of Claire went unnoticed as Lily cleaned herself up.
She had spare clothes ready, saddening Claire, and now hid her curves under a baggy dress. She put her glasses back on, thankfully still clean and unbroken. She worried that they had broken in her crazed state. She turned to her new lover, noticing a clear difference in how she viewed women. Her eyes now lingered on her curves or her lips, her new addition already affecting how she thought.
“It’s very interesting. Having this… penis now attached to me. Just looking at you, my mind is going wild with fantasies. Fantasies I’ve never thought of, like being pinned down by a muscular paladin or having you worship my body. Even Jasmine… we’ve been friends since they moved here, and now I’m looking at her body with lust.” Lily spoke. More of a rant, as she let her thoughts spew out. “Whoever your Goddess is, she very much wants you to… fuck… even giving your lovers a status effect that affects their lust.”
Claire tilted her head. Her fantasies were cut off when Lily mentioned a status effect. She didn’t know about that. Her buffs didn’t say anything about it either. “What do you mean? What status effect?”
Lily pursed her lips before speaking. “Bestowed Virility, it’s a hidden status effect. My guess is the Goddess put it there to release your inhibitions more easily. Your aura, too, has an aphrodisiac like effect that’s not on your skill. Though it only kicked in when I caught a glimpse of your penis.” She explained rapidly. Claire did her best to keep up. “And you leveled up when I was added as a lover, right?”
Claire nodded, “I leveled up when I added the twins as well. It gave me 50 points for each lover then, but I gained nearly 100 when you were added.”
Lily bit her thumb, deep in thought. It wasn’t hard to conclude that the goddess was encouraging Claire to rack up lovers, but what changed? Why give 100 now? Diversifying her lovers, maybe? Getting more than just combat-focused lovers confused Lily. Champions of the gods were usually chosen for pure combat, either defeating oppression or fighting off a threat.
Why incentivize non-combatant classes? Her tonics and potions? That would make sense, as Jasmine uses her for combat tonics. She’d have to see how Claire’s class rewarded her when she gained a lover who didn’t benefit her in combat or adventuring.
“We’ll have to wait for an answer on why that happened. Your class is unique, with no guidelines or precedents for it like the rest of us.” Lily continued. “I would suggest gaining more lovers first and foremost.”
Claire nodded. She knew how important gaining lovers was becoming. Lily gave a full level up on her addition. Adding the experience gained from adventuring, she could catch up to Jasmine quickly. Her buff to experience gain now made more sense. They’d need it to keep up with her level-ups.
“I know,” Claire hesitated. “It’s just… a lot of pressure…”
Lily smiled.
It was true. Having to gain even one lover was something she always struggled with. She had given up seeking a lover to pursue her craft. She could see how hard it was not only to gain new lovers, but also to juggle them. She had faith, though. Especially if any potential lover had even a taste of Claire’s aura.
Her eyes met the young paladin’s. She felt something she thought she had lost a long time ago. Pure desire for another. Attraction. Those butterflies when you were near the one you liked. Her chest burned as she began to wander her curves. Her strong, toned arms and perfect hips. She bit her lip and returned to meet Claire’s gaze.
Hesitantly, she leaned in. She was inexperienced but wanted to try kissing. Claire leaned in as well, ready to embrace her new lover’s lips. However, their moment was interrupted by Jasmine returning with the twins. The two looked disheveled, as if they had just woken up. The twins stared at the two, both sitting on the ground, inches from embracing. The lab smelled of cum and sweat.
“What happened?” Elsie asked in a tired voice.
Lily laughed nervously before explaining,” I got carried away, and now I’m a lover. Claire’s far too dangerous.”
Elsie and Ana nodded in agreement before Lily explained what she was talking about with Claire. She filled them in on Claire’s hidden status effect and her aura’s influence.
“And here I thought we were just weird,” Claire muttered. ”How fast we accepted the twins having an incestuous relationship….”
She found it incredibly hot watching her twin lovers, but it was never something she thought about. How fast they accepted the two being lovers, or even how fast she accepted having her cock. She didn’t notice these things before Lily pointed them out.
“Mhm, I thought I had underlying feelings for Ana this whole time.” Elsie cooed. She was embracing Ana from behind now, her chin resting on her sister’s shoulder. Her hands interlocked around her sister’s waist.
“S-same…” her blushing sister mumbled.
Just seeing them embrace made Claire lick her lips. Her thoughts wandered to their dates that she promised, to the ending implied for each girl. The world muffled around her as she fantasized about how Ana and Elsie would look during their first time.
“And now you know why we desperately need those suppressants, Claire can’t even hold a conversation without getting horny,” Jasmine said coldly to Lily.
Lily giggled and put her hand on Claire’s dazed face. Her chest ignited with lust. Burned for more contact as she inched closer to her new lover. She planted a kiss on the girl’s lips, pulling her out of her fantasy.
“Knowing her Goddess, I’d be surprised if any suppressants even worked on her. Or us.” She said, her voice in a near whisper. Her paladin’s eyes met hers again, and she felt every fiber of her being light up. She wanted her badly. It’d been far too long since Lily even pleasured herself before today. She was extremely pent up. “But I’ll try… If those don’t work, then fulfilling your desires might.”
“Oh, right, I did get a new skill,” Claire said abruptly before showing it off to her party. “It boosts your HP for a limited amount of time, but requires sex or sexual intimacy.”
Jasmine pinched the bridge of her nose. This Goddess was not making it easy for her. She could barely hold her desires back with her unnerving skill. How would she keep professional now?
“Fuck! Well, we can try the suppressants, but now I’m doubting they’ll even work.” She said with a frustrated sigh.
Lily giggled. She could tell Jasmine was annoyed. She’d become a stoic person since gaining her class. Her emotions were pushed to the side for her mission. It was rare for her to smile before recently. Lily was thankful that Claire had brought that emotional side back to her friend. Or lover now.
“Sure. Thankfully, in my lust-filled craze, I didn’t find the cup Claire filled with her sperm. Let me analyze it and my new anatomy. Then I’ll get back to you.” Lily said, standing to meet Jasmine. She hugged her friend, knowing she was under immense pressure. She whispered in her ear, ”It’ll be okay. We’ll figure this out.”
She felt Jasmine relax in her embrace. She, like Claire, was carrying her burden by herself. She was more reluctant to let anyone help her, though. Lily knew this.
She offered her hand to Claire, helping her to her feet. She whispered into Claire’s ear, “Make sure you get her to open up. She’s been holding a lot back.”
Claire looked to her assassin. Her expression was cold, but her eyes were filled with emotion. Claire’s heart ached for her, so she offered her hand. Jasmine accepted while fighting back a smile. Their fingers interlocked as the twins moved closer. All three surrounded her in an embrace. A group hug that Lily soon joined.
“Mmm, thank you…” Jasmine whispered.
“Just remember to lean on me, like I’ll lean on you,” Claire responded.
“Us too, lean on us,” Elsie said
“And we’ll lean on you,” Ana whispered.
“Okay… “ Jasmine said. She took a deep breath and continued. ”Thank you, all of you. I needed this.”
Jasmine squeezed what lovers she could tightly. She let her annoyance dissipate before letting their embrace break apart.
Chapter 27: Extra Chapter: Buff Testing
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Lily’s surprise addition to Claire’s lovers left them with a lot of cleaning up and getting her acquainted with the skills of each member. They discussed the twins’ skills with Lily and let her speculate on how best to use their skills. She came to a similar question as Elsie: whether or not combat tonics affected them.
Elsie volunteered to try it, seeing as her skill was still active from earlier today. They gathered before a training dummy, tonics spread out and labeled. Elsie cast her fireball at the dummy. It was an impressive size, slightly larger than the last time Claire saw it.
“Okay, right now my mana is recovering at 4 per hour, 4.8 with my skill. Roughly a 20% increase.” Elsie stated.
Lily handed her a vial. Mana rejuvenation was on its label. “This will speed up your natural mana recovery by about the same. It’s a 25% increase to your natural recovery.”
Elsie nodded and drank the liquid. If it worked, did it scale off her natural recovery or the 4.8 achieved through her buff?
Her eyes went to her sheet, hoping to see a changed number. To her surprise, it did. Her recovery was now 5.8 points per hour, meaning it scaled off her natural recovery, but was additive with her skill. Usually, one overrode the other. Her wide eyes clued her observers onto her findings.
”Did it change?” Lily asked insistently.
The girl nodded, her words caught in her throat. Her mind raced with the possibilities. Her boosted stats and recovery would allow her to hit much harder and recover faster.
She grabbed another vial, a Magic booster, and downed it. Just like with the other potion, her magic stat increased. 9 to 11 because of her buff, then 11 to 13 because of the potion.
Claire was going to ask about how it affected her when Elsie cast another fireball. This one’s size was larger than her last, and much larger than the ones she saw during their slime fight. Claire was amazed at her magic. The dummy was obliterated by two of her spells.
Elsie’s shocked face turned to her audience.
“It’s additive, I got buffs from my skills and the potions,” Elsie said. Claire was never good at math, so she was lost. Ana noticed her head tilt in confusion before she whispered.
“The 20% boost from her skill and the 25% boost from the potion combined. Her rate increased by 45%.”
Claire nodded in confirmation, thanking the girl for explaining it.
Lily’s eyes lit up with curiosity. She was checking Elsie’s stat sheet. She made sure the mage was correct before she went back to thinking. Her mind raced with the possibilities. Her own skill could add to the buffs even more. She was itching to experiment. She raced to her workshop, theories and questions already forming.
Claire and her party watched her leave, still in a bit of shock. The twins’ skills would be incredibly powerful when fully utilized. Add tonics, and now both sisters could have the firepower and healing of whole platoons.
Elsie walked up to Claire with a smug smile, “Aren’t I amazing?”
Claire nodded, she was amazed at her party. Both mages and her assassin. Their skills and power gave Claire hope that she could save Ryley. That she could overthrow Lady Lloyd. She was starting to see how it would be possible.
Chapter 28: Elsie’s Date
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A couple of days before they were to set off again, Claire decided it was time for her bonds with the twins to strengthen. She had promised them dates before she took them, and she was going to go all out. Elsie was up first, her mom already aware of the situation somewhat. She was busy preparing a meal for the two while Claire was preparing herself.
She had never gone on a date before. Everything she planned was based on romance novels she read or what Jane advised. She had candles, flowers, and wine prepared for the occasion. They cleaned and decorated their house to look fancier. Her parents even agreed to be out of the house.
All for her bratty lover.
Claire was sitting before her mirror, applying makeup. She felt nervous about her date. Butterflies in her stomach as she applied her lipstick. She looked herself over, foundation, mascara, and lipstick turning out better than she thought. She’d have Eve touch it up before Elsie got here.
Next was her dress.
She debated for a long while, but found a strapless black dress. She had matching stockings that went up to her thighs, and shoes to match. Even though she wouldn’t need them. The only problem was how tight it was. She’d have to use another sash while her parents were home. Otherwise, they’d get a full view of her.
She walked down the stairs to her mother. Eve gasped, ”How beautiful! And your makeup… You improved from last time.” Claire handed over her bag of makeup, letting her mom finish it up for her. “Is that perfume too? Smells amazing.”
“Uh… yeah,” she said nervously.
She hadn’t. She only used soap before she got ready. It must be her aura or something. She felt her mom’s expert hands touch up her foundation and eyeliner. The smell finally hit her, sweet potatoes and steak. Her mouth watered as she forgot her nervousness. Her hunger distracted her.
Eve finished up and hugged her daughter. Jane came inside to wish her good luck before they parted for their own date. Jess had a table set out for them just for tonight. They left with kisses and a hug, leaving Claire alone in the house. Her nervousness kicked in again as she checked everything. She made last-minute changes to orientations and got the surprise she had ready.
She heard a knock, and a shiver went down her spine. Elsie was here. She looked into her handheld mirror. She gave herself one last look over. Nothing caught her eye. She approached the door, her stomach full of butterflies. She opened it to reveal her date.
Elsie had her hair in a braided bun and was wearing a sleeved blue dress. It had layered ruffles down the dress that shook with every move she took. Claire looked her lover up and down, taking in her beauty.
“May I come in?” Elsie asked coyly.
Claire nodded and offered her hand. She led the girl to their table. Her dinner table had their finest dishes and utensils on display. A white tablecloth and the food all ready to be plated for the two. Claire pulled Elsie’s chair out for her, getting an approving smile from the girl.
“What a gentlewoman….” She whispered, her eyes never leaving Claire. Claire sat on the other end, facing her.
“I hope you like it, my mom and I spent quite a while setting it up…” Claire said, a bit nervous still. She studied her date’s face as she observed the room. Elsie had a wide smile.
“Of course, I love it, this was exactly what I wanted! And your mother’s food…. Smells delicious.” Elsie exclaimed. Claire felt her shoulders ease up. Her nerves were starting to fade. “Gods, you went all out….”
“I wanted to make you happy. It was the least I could do.” Claire responded.
“True… I just hope it wasn’t too much.” She said, her voice trailed off a bit. “I know I can be a bit much.”
“It’s okay, I wanted to do it,” Claire responded.
Thank you, this means a lot,” Elsie nodded and raised her wine glass. “Now let’s eat.”
They clinked their glasses together before taking a sip. They were wary of alcohol now, but one glass probably wouldn’t kill them. They ate in relative silence, stealing glances at each other and relishing in Eve’s cooking. Claire felt Elsie’s foot rub against hers as they were finishing their meal. She responded in kind, their feet intertwined beneath the table when their eyes met.
“You really know how to set the mood… Candles, fragrances, and a tight-fitting dress.” Elsie mused.
Claire smiled, she was glad Elsie was happy.
“Mmm, anything for you, Elsie,” Their lustful staredown continued as Elsie’s foot climbed up her leg. She felt her foot reach her inner thigh before Claire let out a soft moan. “Not yet, Elsie…”
Her foot retreated, a wry smile on her face. “Aww, but you look so appetizing.”
Claire had to hold herself back. Her body craved Elsie. She didn’t care if she took her on the table or in her bed. Just needed to claim her.
But she stopped herself, wanting to make the night special for her lover. She had a music box set and ready. She offered her hand to Elsie. Her little surprise for Elsie. Jane had taught her how to dance, saying it would be far more romantic.
Elsie was stunned when the music started. She never would have expected her paladin to know how to dance. She took the girl’s hand as they embraced, ready to dance. Claire’s hand rested on the girl’s hip, her other hand was holding Elsie’s. Elsie looked up at her date, her emerald eyes showing pure bliss.
“I only know simple dances,” Claire whispered into her ear. “Just follow my lead.”
Elsie felt a shiver run down her spine. Her lover far exceeded what she expected of tonight. She followed along, letting Claire take the lead. It was a simple dance, nothing extravagant. But it was the thought that counted for Elsie. She lay her head on Claire’s chest, hearing her heartbeat. Her own beating faster and faster. Her chest burned with passion. “
Gods Claire, you’re full of surprises,” She cooed to her lover. “One day, I’ll teach you how to properly dance.”
Claire held back her laugh. She was doing her best not to step on her partner’s feet. They danced in silence, letting the music take them. Their bodies close. Claire felt burning passion for her dance partner, her heart beating out of control. She dipped Elsie, her back bending into Claire’s arms. She looked at Elsie in her deep blue eyes, letting the moment rush through them. She leaned in and kissed her.
Elsie melted in her arms.
The music slowly faded as Claire departed from the kiss. Her lover’s eyes had a haze to them, not fully out of the moment yet. Claire smiled and adjusted her arms, wanting to pick her up. She picked the surprisingly meek Elsie in a prince carry, letting her get comfortable before moving. Elsie’s eyes were wide as she was whisked up the stairs.
Claire made it to her bed, rose petals and flowers strewn about. Her room was clean and smelled of candles. She lay her lover down on the bed, ready to take her. She straddled Elsie, looking down on her. She was still meek and seemed nervous herself. Not the Elsie she was used to, this one was pretty submissive. Her dress hid her bulge well. Claire had to pull the dress up to find it. She slipped it up and past her head. Pulling it off the girl, exposing her breasts. Claire threw the dress to the side, ready to ravage her.
Elsie let out a small whimper. Her tenting panties had a wet patch. Claire felt her passion ignite upon seeing it. She kissed the girl. She claimed the girl’s lips as her own, her hands exploring her petite body. She could feel her erection rubbing against Elsie’s.
She parted from the kiss before she began to remove her own dress. Elsie meekly helped her, gasping when her dress passed her cock. She stopped helping and went for it, quickly removing Claire’s panties.
Claire felt her small hands on her throbbing cock, and a moan escaped her. She threw the dress to the side, then nearly ripped her panties off. She was straddling the girl still, her cock was resting beside Elsie’s on her belly. It reached past her belly button. The sight caused Claire to shiver.
She shuffled back, wanting to free Elsie of her panties. She gently removed her pair, her aroma filling her nose as she did. Her cock stood straight, hard, and eager for pleasure. Claire, however, was aiming for something else.
She threw Elsie’s panties to the side and moved her cock out of the way. Her wet pussy on display, it leaked arousal down her thighs. Claire licked her lips as she moved close. She wanted to prepare the girl first, knowing her size was quite big. Her tongue tasted her folds, fingers gently prodded her sex.
Elsie’s moans flooded the room, encouraging Claire to explore her folds further. Her tongue found the girl’s clit, causing her to gasp. Claire focused on it. She circled it with her tongue, her fingers pressing into her warm entrance. She licked the girl to near completion, her thighs pressed into the sides of Claire’s head. It was heaven.
Sadly, she had to stop.
Not wanting her to finish too early, Claire backed off, causing Elsie to whimper. She shifted forward, her cock rubbing against Elsie’s. Their eyes locked as Claire shuffled back. She teased the girl’s cock one last time before she pulled Elsie’s legs apart.
“Are you ready?” Claire asked, her voice thick with lust. She teased the girl’s folds with the head of her cock, eliciting a moan.
Elsie nodded, and Claire leaned forward to kiss her. When their lips met, she pressed forward. Elsie’s warm entrance embraced her cock, the tightness felt different than oral. She inched forward, careful not to hurt Elsie with her size. She felt resistance, pushing into her hymen. She parted from the kiss, looking her lover in the eyes, and they were pleading for more. She broke through, causing Elsie to gasp at the slight pain. Claire held still, waiting for her lover to calm down.
When she caught her breath, Claire continued.
She pushed until she was all the way in, her hips pressing against Elsie’s butt. She saw a slight bulge appear on Elsie’s belly, right where her cock was. She was enraptured by it for a moment. She pressed down on it, feeling her cock. She watched it disappear as she slowly moved back.
Elsie’s moans echoed in her ears. She thrusted back in with less resistance. She watched Elsie’s face, looking for any sign of pain or discomfort. She found none as Elsie was biting her lower lip, eyes locked onto where the two connected.
Elsie felt her paladin’s cock inside her. When it was all in, she could hardly breathe. Her own cock throbbed and twitched as Claire thrusted. She grabbed it, wanting to experience both pleasures. She stroked her cock while Claire thrusted into her. Her moans and whimpers bled out of her.
She began pleading with Claire, desperate for her cum. “Please Please PleeAasee,” was all she could say. Her body pulsed with pleasure as her orgasm hit her. Her pussy convulsed around Claire’s cock, her own spewed cum all over the two. Claire fought her orgasm back, not wanting to impregnate Elsie. Yet at least.
She pulled out quickly, disappointing Elsie. She now felt empty. That feeling of emptiness was replaced with joy when she felt that burning sensation. Claire’s cum hit her face, her breasts, and her twitching cock. Viscous seed painted her white.,
”Elsssie!” Claire moaned as she emptied herself on her lover. Claire’s strength nearly gave out. Her hand was still jerking her twitching cock. She fell to her bed beside Elsie, her eyes closed as she panted.
Elsie came down from her high, looking down at the mess they had made. Her body was coated in a mix of their cum and arousal. She looked to her panting lover. Her body glistened with sweat. Her chest burned.
Elsie felt it. That feeling she felt with Ana. That warm, comforting feeling of love.
Claire woke up the next morning, Elsie in her arms. After their night, they bathed together and passed out. Too tired from the night to clean downstairs.
Claire would have to make it up to her moms. She didn’t mind, though. It was all worth it. Worth having her arms wrapped around her lover. She felt her heartbeat and chest rise and fall. Elsie was still sound asleep. Claire shifted her arm, moving it to caress her face.
Elsie stirred, her eyes fluttering open. Her deep blue eyes met Claire’s as she smiled. Claire’s chest burned with a cozy, warm feeling. She leaned in and kissed her. They parted, Elsie letting out a small moan.
“What a way to wake up,” She whispered.
Claire giggled, slowly getting up. The blanket slipped down, revealing her naked form. Elsie’s eyes wandered over her bare chest, her breath caught as Claire stretched. Elsie tried to sit up, but her body was sore. She groaned, pain shooting through her body.
“Careful, it hurts quite a bit the next day,” Claire whispered. “Here, let me help.”
Claire gently rubbed Elsie’s belly. She massaged her abdomen, easing Elsie’s pain. She felt her muscles relax at her touch, her pain lessening. She groaned as Claire’s fingers rhythmically massaged her pain area. It felt amazing.
She was able to sit up slightly. Her pain eased, but was not gone. She felt a soothing feeling envelop her, almost like her sister’s healing magic. Claire’s aura was helping ease the soreness.
“By the gods, is this what it’s going to be like every day? I don’t know if I can handle it,” Elsie groaned.
Pain shot through her as she sat up completely. She slowly shifted to grab her dress. She let out another groan as she bent to get it. Claire did her best to help her. They were able to get her back in it, though she struggled a bit.
“I hope not. I felt incredible last night.”
Claire wrapped her arms around her lover. She felt Elsie’s back press into her. She rocked Elsie side-to-side, gently to help with the pain.
She whispered into Elsie’s ear, ”Should just be today, you’ll get used to it after a while…”
Her nude body pressed into the girl. She was ready for more. Elsie felt it, her hard cock pressing into her. A part of her wanted to ignore the pain and accept her, but she held back. Claire needed to freshen up and meet Ana. Their date was starting at noon.
Elsie pulled out of the embrace, turning to her nude lover. She checked her figure one last time, her eyes wandering over the paladin’s toned body. She took a deep breath, basking in the radiance of Claire’s aura.
“I’ll get going, don’t want you to be late for Ana. You'd better make her as happy as I was.”
Claire nodded, not even needing to be told. She held back her laughter when watching Elsie leave. The poor mage could barely walk straight and was holding her abdomen tightly.
She then returned to her bathroom, starting the bath and cleaning herself. She was meeting Ana by the river today for a picnic. She was looking forward to what she had planned and seeing what Ana would wear.
Chapter 29: Ana’s date
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Claire was dressed less fancy today, in a simple white sundress and lighter makeup. Exactly how Ana wanted her to be. She carried a couple of blankets, pillows, and silverware. She didn’t know where Ana wanted to be taken, so she brought extra blankets just in case.
The thought of Ana wanting sex in the middle of the woods caused her sundress to tent. She didn’t move to hide it. She was already outside of Restol. The likelihood that anyone saw her was minimal. She passed over a hill, hearing the rushing water as the river came into view.
Ana was already by its banks, basket in hand. She was watching the river, back to Claire. She was wearing a similar dress to Claire’s, but brown. Claire didn’t call out, wanting to tease her a bit. She crept behind the distracted girl, her arms wrapping around Ana’s waist. It caused her to jump, scared for a second. She looked back to find her paladin, dressed in white and wearing a sunhat.
Claire giggled, and Ana gave her a playful punch.
”First, Elsie, and now you! You two keep sneaking up on me!” She exclaimed with no stutter. Claire wanted to ask about what Elsie did, but decided to ask later. It was their time.
“Sorry, I couldn't help myself,” Claire whispered in her ear.
Ana shivered in her arms, her hands grasping Claire’s forearms. Claire let go of her lover, causing Ana to whimper. She was already missing the feeling of her embrace. She grabbed her bag of blankets and laid them out, pillows set for a place to sit. She laid out dishes and silverware for the two.
“Come now, I’m hungry.”
Ana nodded, she set the basket in the middle, and joined Claire on the blanket. Claire’s mouth watered. She skipped breakfast and was starving. Ana revealed an assortment of sandwiches, salad, and fruit. Claire wiped away drool as the smell of food hit her, her stomach grumbling.
As she reached towards the basket, Ana stopped her, “I-i want to try something…”
She picked up a sandwich, Claire’s eyes glued to it. She crawled towards her, sandwich in hand, before she stopped. They were face-to-face now, a momentary pause as the blushing girl built up her courage. Claire was confused and wanted the sandwich. She leaned towards it, taking a bite. Ana gasped, surprised at Claire’s actions.
“Mmm, delicious,” Claire said when she was done chewing.
Ana’s face blushed a deep red. Her mouth opened to speak, but nothing came out. She had wanted to feed Claire, like in her books. Claire was oblivious as she continued to eat the sandwich in Ana’s hand. Finishing the sandwich, Claire decided to tease the frozen girl by cleaning her fingers.
She grasped Ana’s wrist and licked her fingers, making Ana shiver.
Claire giggled, her shy lover’s reactions never getting old. Her innocence, despite their circumstances, was precious and spurred her to tease her more. Claire grabbed a sandwich from behind Ana, leaning into her lover. Their bodies touched as Claire adjusted herself closer to Ana. She held Ana by the waist and offered the sandwich in her hand. Ana’s eyes flickered between Claire and the sandwich, her face still red as ever.
Claire moved the sandwich closer and whispered, “Say ahh.”
Ana obeyed, her mouth opening, and Claire fed her the sandwich. They stayed close until Ana finished her food, letting the girl finally recover. Her face returned to its natural color. She looked at her smiling paladin, chest burning.
Claire’s move earlier felt just like in her romance novels. The swarming emotions mixing with their environment blew away any scene she had read. Her fantasies couldn’t compare to right now. She leaned into Claire, kissing her on the cheek.
It was Claire’s turn to blush. The unexpected kiss and Ana being more forward caught her off guard. “Th-thank you… It’d a-always been my d-dream to be fed like that…”
Claire rubbed the spot where the girl kissed her, a goofy smile on her face. She didn’t think about it when she was doing it, but the act of feeding Ana like that did feel quite intimate. She wrapped her other arm around Ana, moving her onto her lap. Ana gasped as she was moved.
“You’re welcome…. If you’d like to try anything else, then let me know.” She whispered into Ana’s ear.
Ana nodded sheepishly. Without thinking, Claire was already doing it. Fulfilling more of her romantic fantasies. Feeding her, sitting by the river, wrapped in each other, carrying her down the mountain. All of it, without even noticing it. She wanted to reward her paladin for making her feel this way. This happiness.
Claire had pulled the picnic basket closer, still hungry. She switched off between feeding herself and feeding Ana. Ana seemed too lost in her own thoughts as they ate. Watching the water pass down the river, observing nature. Having eaten her fill, she leaned onto her back. Her eyes wandered the sky, watching the clouds. She felt Ana lie on top of her, her head on her chest.
They lay there for no idea how long. In complete silence as Ana listened to Claire breathe and her heart beat. She didn’t know when she fell asleep, the rhythmic sound of nature and Claire’s heartbeat lulling her into slumber. Claire fell asleep soon after. She woke up to the sun nearly meeting the horizon. Her paladin was asleep beneath her.
Ana panicked. She had planned to have Claire take her earlier. Her panic nearly caused the sleeping girl to wake. Her stirring scared Ana, scared that she ruined the moment. Thoughts raced through her as she tried to think of a way to make it up to Claire.
Did she ruin the date?
Then she felt it. Claire’s bulge rubbed against her. Her thoughts slowed down as she gyrated her hips, their cocks rubbing together. Claire moaned in her sleep, fueling Ana’s burning chest.
Carefully, she shifted herself in between Claire’s legs. Her eyes locked onto the tenting dress, and she unconsciously licked her lips. She carefully pulled the dress up, revealing her bulging panties. The cock throbbed after being exposed. She looked past it to Claire’s face, her eyes still closed and breathing still regular.
Carefully, Ana pulled back her panties. Her face was far too close. Claire’s erection slapped Ana’s cheek. Ana gasped as she felt the heat radiate across her face. She rubbed her cheek against the hard, velvety shaft, her eyes hazed with lust.
She grasped the cock, causing her lover to stir slightly. Ana began to stroke the sleeping girl’s shaft. Her hands looked so tiny compared to the cock in her hand. She moved it up and down Claire’s shaft, Claire’s aroma filling her nose.
She couldn’t take it any longer. Her lips met Claire’s tip. She tasted Claire’s precum on her lips as her lips slowly parted. Her jaw ached slightly as her mouth got used to her size. She made it farther than last time, getting past halfway. Her throat now full, she could hardly breathe.
She bobbed her head up and down the thick, hard cock. Her tongue licked and wrapped around the shaft. Her own hands were busy trying to relieve the ache between her thighs. Her cock strained for freedom. Up and down, she kept going further and further down. She pulled her own cock free, her hand already grasping it. Like an animal, she began to stroke herself. Ana’s moans were muffled by Claire’s cock.
Then, she felt her nose hit flesh. It tapped Claire’s pelvis. She had managed to take every inch of Claire’s monster. Her throat had a bulge to it, and her breathing cut off. This is when Claire awoke.
Her eyes fluttered open as she felt pleasure coursing through her. She sat up to see where it was coming from, seeing her shy lover choking on her cock. The sight nearly broke Claire. Her cock erupted in Ana’s mouth, finally rewarding her.
Cum flowed down her throat as she felt lightheaded. She slowly backed off, air filling her nose. Her own cum flowed out onto the blankets. “Fuck!” was all Claire could say as she released into Ana’s mouth.
Ana caught her breath, coughing slightly as Claire fully woke up. Ana had woken her up by pleasuring her, something she never thought would happen. Just the thought caused her cock to stay hard. She looked to her recovering lover, an idea forming in her head.
“Hey Ana, why don’t you take the lead…”
Ana snapped to look at her, her eyes filled with nervousness. Then she looked at Claire's still hard cock. She gulped, savoring the taste of Claire, before she nodded. Her eyes hazed with lust as she stared at Claire’s cock. She understood what Claire meant as the redhead leaned back down.
Ana straddled the girl, feeling Claire’s length press into her butt. They stared at each other for a moment before Ana lifted her hips. She moved and maneuvered Claire so she could start, her tip teasing her entrance. She took a deep breath and slowly sat, feeling Claire fill her aching sex.
She felt pain and resistance as she did so. It shot through her as her hymen ripped. The pain did something strange, like with her sister. It excited her. The pain seemingly amplifies her pleasure. So much so that she immediately sat all the way down.
She felt all of Claire’s cock fill her. Her inner walls clenched around her lover’s cock. She felt pain with it inside, like her insides were stretching. But that pain added to her pleasure. She stared at her concerned lover, feeling her hands grasp her waist. Claire looked concerned for Ana.
“I’m fine…” Ana moaned, feeling the bulge in her abdomen.
Ana, with Claire’s help, rose. Her hand felt the cock leave her as she pushed up with her other arm. She made it up a couple of inches before slamming back down. Her cock slapped onto Claire’s abs, creating an erotic sound.
It felt incredible. Any pain or fatigue left Ana as she rode Claire. The sound of their flesh slapping together covered Ana’s moans. Her body moved on its own as she went up and down Claire’s shaft. Her own cock released onto her lying lover, coating her skirt and face as it flailed wildly.
Claire watched as Ana rode her like a horse, her hips going up and down her shaft. Her eyes were glued to Ana’s flailing erection as cum just kept spewing out of it. The slapping noise it made as it hit her abs added to her arousal. She could feel that slow pressure begin to build up.
Ana was so caught up in the pleasure of Claire’s cock filling her up entirely. Ana felt her womb ache, begging to be filled. She felt Claire’s cock throb. A sign she was ready to burst. Ana’s entire body screamed at her to keep Claire deep inside her. Have her lover paint her womb with seed.
“Cuuum in meee,” she moaned as Claire panicked.
Ana’s pussy constricted as the girl orgasmed. Her whole body shook with pleasure, tightening around Claire.. Her eyes rolled back as she moaned, her hips slamming down all the way as she came.
She was ignorant of how hard Claire was struggling. Her pussy clung to Claire, making it even harder for the girl. Claire had to dig deep into her resolve to pull out. Her entire being wanted to give in. The girl’s pussy begged to be filled, and she wanted to fulfill that desire.
Claire pushed Ana up, barely getting her out before she came. Her cock coated them like a fountain. Ana collapsed onto her chest as she rode her orgasm out. The girl’s body took every couple of seconds, her breathing out of control. Her cock spewed cum on Claire’s abs.
Ana was limp in her arms, her cum still pumping out as she panted. Claire nearly impregnated Ana. She wanted so badly to give her children, but she was able to react in time. Just the thought of impregnating Ana made her cock throb. She caught her breath, taking in the sight. Their dresses were soaked, their faces covered, and their cocks were finally softening.
“Holy shit, Ana….” She panted as she fixed Ana’s and her skirts.
Claire picked the sticky, limp girl up. It was dark enough that she could carry her back. She set the girl down before packing what she could. Ana’s breath slowly got under control as she regained herself.
She wobbly sat up and looked to Claire. She had everything packed and strapped to her back, ready to go. Claire walked over to Ana, who tried to stand but couldn’t. Her legs were too wobbly.
Claire bent over and picked the girl up. She carried her back to Restol village, sneaking back to Bree Tavern as best she could.
Elsie was ready for them, helping Claire carry her into their room without their mother knowing. She lay Ana on her bed and helped Elsie get rid of her dress. They laid the girl down and wiped her clean.
Elsie kissed Claire on the cheek and whispered, “Thank you.” She cuddled up to her sister, their limbs entangling as Claire left. Elsie kissed her sister, tasting Claire on her. She was too sore to do anything, but she wanted her sister desperately.
Ana felt the same. She wanted Elsie. Their eyes locked on each other before they kissed again. She could feel her chest burn for her sister, but she was too tired. Their tired bodies were intertwined as they basked in each other’s heat.
Something changed between them, no longer restricted like before.
Just the thought of Elsie being inside her made Ana squirm. Her body, though it was tired, was still very aroused. How it would feel to have her, or how it would feel inside Elsie. The two’s embrace was interrupted by their fatigue.
Ana’s eyes felt heavy as she fell asleep in her sister’s arms. Elsie soon followed her.
Chapter 30: A Worried Mother
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Elsie woke up the next day. She was wrapped in Ana’s arms. She moved to get up, only for Ana to tighten her grip on her. She was stuck until Ana woke up. She shifted to face her sister, their faces mere inches from one another. She watched her sleep, her slight smile as she dreamed. She looked so much better than before when she was panicking about fighting.
She caressed her sister’s face, the touch finally stirring her twin. Her eyes fluttered open as she slowly woke up. As soon as she saw her sister, she leaned in to kiss Elsie. Her arms pulled her close as they kissed. Elsie was shocked. Usually, she was less forward with affection.
It was nice.
They parted from the kiss as Ana whispered, ”Good morning.”
Elsie felt her heart race. She looked into her sister’s eyes, still sleepy, and felt a warmth fill her. Her sister’s breath lightly hit her skin, sending goosebumps throughout her body.
“Gods… what a way to wake up,” Elsie whispered back, her own arms wrapping around Ana.
They held each other. Neither wanted to leave the embrace as they lay there. They would have lain there all morning if they could, but they heard their mom’s footsteps coming up the stairs. Elsie shuffled to her bed, not wanting to explain to her mom why they were cuddling. As she left Ana’s bed, she was already missing her sister’s warmth.
Jess popped in right after Elsie got settled. Their mother looked a bit disheveled. She had a late night last night. “Breakfast is ready, and the Owens are here.” Their mom said in a near whisper, her eyes straining as she spoke.
Elsie's heart rate spiked. Claire was here. She felt her face blush as her mom exited their room. She looked to see Ana in a similar state.
They slowly got up, their bodies still a bit sore. But that didn’t stop their nightgowns from tenting from their arousal. They got ready to meet their paladin. Elsie’s eyes lingered on her sister as she changed, her chest tightening.
“Gods…” she unconsciously whispered as Ana bent over to pick up her clothes. Ana turned, her face red as she looked to her sister. A smile broke on her face as she slowly stood up. It was Elsie’s turn to change, and Ana wanted to watch.
Had people not been waiting for them, Elsie would have put on more of a show for Ana, but there were. She adjusted her dress, not wanting any of the parents to see her arousal. She offered her hand to Ana. She took it with a warm smile, their fingers interlocked. Anticipation was building to meet Claire as they descended the stairs.
Claire’s parents were in a similar state to Jess, their eyes strained as they slowly ate breakfast. Jane had modified horse blinders on to block out the sun while Eve rubbed her temple with one hand.
Elsie was there tending to them last night as they drank. She knew how much her mother pushed the other two. Claire was the odd one out, her smile beaming when she saw the twins enter the room. Her smile radiated throughout the twins as their hearts skipped a beat.
“Morning,” she said in a low whisper, causing Jane to groan at the sound.
Ana began casting her healing spell as they approached the table. The moms were enveloped in a yellow glow. Their postures loosened up as the spell started to work, Eve slowly stopping her temple massage.
“By the gods… Ana, thank you.” Eve whispered, her face no longer scrunched in pain. Jess hugged her daughter, giving her a kiss on the forehead.
“One of the best things about having a healer for a daughter.” She said, her voice back to a normal tone. “Now eat, we have things to discuss.”
The twins sat at the table, their breakfast already plated for them. The group ate in silence as the parents began to recover. Jane’s blinders came off when her headache eased, their nausea going away as they ate.
Finally, a conversation could be had.
Jane opened the conversation,” Soooo… how does it work?” she asked. “The party and… you know, dating your party members.”
Her question was directed at Claire. All three Scarlet Seraph members blushed. They didn’t really explain themselves properly. All the parents knew was that Claire took both twins on a date and that Claire is likely romantically involved with the last member.
“Uh… what do you mean?” Claire finally responded.
“Jane,” Eve interjected.” Have some tact.” She turned to her daughter before continuing. “We’re just concerned. Parties that get too large or involve romance can crash very easily. Jealousy and infighting from a breakup or crushes kill parties.”
“Mmhm, seen it plenty of times. Adventuring parties disbanding because two people liked the same woman,” Jess added, her eyes scanning Claire. “Or cheating”
“Mom!” Ana interjected. “Nothing like that is happening! We requested this from Claire.” Her words were clear, no stuttering. Her mom flinched. She was shocked that her shy daughter not only yelled, but spoke so clearly.
“Yeah, it was something dumb… we talked about romance and what we’d like on a first date,” Elsie added, coming up with an explanation as she spoke. “Claire, with Jaz’s permission, set these dates up to reward us. It was very sweet of her.”
“Truly… she was so attentive and gentlewomanly,” Ana added, her eyes filled with determination.
Jess looked at Ana, and a new confidence filled her daughter. She had to admit, she preferred Ana like this. “I’m just concerned about my daughters’ hearts…” Jess finally said.
Claire took a deep breath before speaking. ”I understand, I’ll make sure they’re taken care of. They are precious to me.”
Her words struck both girls. A warmth spread throughout them. Every member at the table was looking at Claire now. Jess was looking for any doubt on her face. Jane and Eve showed concern, but the twins gave her warm smiles.
Jess rubbed her neck, still concerned, but willing to give Claire the benefit of the doubt. She watched her grow up to be a fine young woman. Her willingness to help and her kindness over the years eased her concerns. She chose her words carefully, knowing her daughters were now adults.
”Fine… just don’t hold anything in,” Jess said with a defeated sigh. “Ana, you especially. Elsie, make sure she doesn’t, I trust you to complain.”
The Bree family all burst out laughing, knowing Elsie’s personality. It broke the tension that was still lingering. Her concerns were eased slightly, but she was still pretty hesitant given the situation. Jess didn’t even want to start on the fact that both twins might be romantically involved with the same woman. She’d cross that bridge further down depending on how serious this was.
Jane leaned to her wife, whispering to her, ”Who’d have thought our daughter was such a ladykiller.”
Eve stifled a laugh, not wanting to be rude. Her daughter caused Jess so much strife last night. She was concerned that her daughters were being led on. It’s why they drank so much last night. Eve did her best to calm her down last night, but to no avail.
Jess had been a mess last night. Ana didn’t come home when she said she would. Eve and Jane decided to stay with her after their date to comfort her. Elsie was trying too, but Jess wouldn’t listen. She drowned herself in alcohol as she was worried about her baby daughter. She didn’t even know when Ana came home last night until Claire told her this morning.
Jess turned to Claire, taking a deep breath before she spoke, ”I trust my daughters and I trust you… I have just seen what can happen. So many adventurers have passed through our tavern, so many horror stories about inter-party romances. Just be careful. I don’t want you girls to hurt each other.”
Claire nodded. It was something she’d have to work on. Jealousy was a silent killer of any relationship, and it was much harder to balance with more people. She’d have to work hard to keep things fair. Jasmine too. She’d have to work with all of them to figure this out.
“I understand. Your concerns make sense.” Claire spoke, her confidence rising. She knelt before Jess, her hand over her heart. She intended to ease her worries with a declaration. ”I promise to my Goddess and to you that I won’t harm your daughters and will do everything in my power to protect them.”
She radiated scarlet light as she made an oath to both her goddess and Jess. The twins' mother was stunned. She watched light pour out of Claire’s form as she felt the goddess’s presence.
Everyone was speechless for a moment. Claire’s oath as a paladin and the beauty she displayed left them speechless. Claire extended her hand to Jess, solidifying the oath with their handshake. Hesitantly, Jess took her hand. The radiant light enveloped her as Claire’s oath was set. Her oath was written into both of their stat sheets, a Goddess’s oath binding the two. Jess read it when it pinged her. Her shoulders finally began to relax.
“Gods… how can I even respond?” She said, looking down at Claire. She pulled on Claire’s hand, helping her up, before hugging her. “Thank you. I’ll trust them to you. For now.”
They broke from the hug, Claire nodded, and turned to the rest of the table. Both twins’ faces were red, blushing at Claire’s display and her oath. Her own mothers’ faces were a mix of pride and happiness for their daughter. Claire felt her Goddess as she spoke her oath. A slight tingling in the back of her neck. Her body still radiated her light.
She looked to her glowing hand for any hint of her Goddess’s name. She found none, her light fading rapidly. She was left with nothing, no hint besides the color, no symbols appeared, no status or anything.
She shook the thought away. She was proud of herself for her declaration. Her oath was a symbol of her dedication to her lovers. Something that bound them beyond just her class.
Elsie and Ana looked at their paladin. Their shock slowly faded as Claire stopped glowing. Joy replaced it. For both their mother’s approval and Claire’s display of dedication to them. It left them with warm and fuzzy feelings. Elsie pledged to reward her later. For her gentlewomanly display and for calming her mother’s fears.
“Now that that’s settled,” Jane said, breaking the silence. “I have a gift for your party.”
Chapter 31: Preparations
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Jane led the girls back to the Owens’s barn, where her gift was stored. She pulled back the large doors, revealing a carriage for the party.
It was bigger than the carriage they had rented from her before. This one had room enough for 10 people and their gear. Plus, instead of a canvas enclosing it, it had reinforced wood. It looked like it was made for combat. Windows that could be closed with a wooden hatch, the driver's seat even had walls that could be raised.
“I contracted Rebecca to make it a couple of months ago. Her and her family put a lot of work into it. These windows can stop anything from arrows to medium-tier magic. The more stable parts can take a lot more.” She said, pointing out the window coverings. ”The suspension took a while for Daphne to forge, so I didn’t have it ready for your first adventure. But it’s ready now.”
Claire was in shock. Her mom had this planned for her this whole time. She hugged her mom tight, her words not wanting to come out.
Jane patted her head. She was waiting for the day she could show Claire her present. She wanted it ready for her birthday, but they had to delay it until afterwards. Her wife joined the hug, Eve shaking slightly.
“Just please, please be careful,” Eve whispered to her daughter. Her voice broke as she was on the verge of tears. “I can’t lose another…”
“I will, Mom,” Claire responded, her voice carrying the confidence from before. “And I’ll get him back. I swear to you.”
Jane’s eyes widened. Her daughter began to glow again, that scarlet light enveloping the Owens. Both mothers glanced at each other. She was making another oath to her Goddess.
Both of her mothers received her oath etched into their status sheets, their embrace solidifying it. The glow slowly faded as the family broke from the hug. Eve’s eyes watered with tears. Jane herself was close to tears as well, her pride in Claire growing by the hour. She pulled Eve into her arms, her wife’s tears soaking her shoulder.
“Thank you, honey,” Jane spoke, her voice breaking with emotion. Her thoughts were of her lost son and the pride in her daughter. ”We’ll be here waiting for you two…”
Eve’s sobbing broke through, her tears flowing as she thought of her son. Her emotions flowed as her wife held her. Claire and the twins surrounded the crying woman. They embraced in a group hug, trying to calm her. Her tears slowly stopped flowing, her sadness slowly flowing out of her.
She caught her breath and pulled her head off Jane’s shoulder, ”Bring him home.”
They stayed in the group hug until Eve’s tears completely stopped flowing. Claire gave her a firm hug as she whispered in her ear. ”I will.”
The trio left Eve and Jane after they both calmed down. Once they were out of sight, both twins claimed one of Claire’s hands. Their fingers interlocked with their lovers.
”Goddess, Claire, that was… incredible.” Elsie said. “Your oath to our mom and to yours. It was beautiful.”
Ana nodded,” Y-you looked so pretty when you glowed.” Her eyes were glowing with emotion.
Claire’s gaze flickered between the two, their praise causing her to squirm. It was getting dangerous as they piled on compliments. She was getting self-conscious about her growing bulge in her pants.
“S-seriously… you keep outdoing yourself,” Ana affirmed.
“True,” Jasmine interjected. Spooking all three as they were walking. She was leaning against a tree, her eyes locked on the redhead. “Both of your oaths looked like they were ripped straight from a painting. It was incredibly serene. Shame I can’t paint.”
The trio recovered, their heart rates normalizing. All of their eyes stared at the assassin, wide-eyed and full of confusion. A smile crept up on her previously stoic face. It felt nice to tease them.
“I should have known you’d be watching,” Elsie said. ”Did you also watch our dates?”
Jasmine paused, her smile falling for a second as her face reddened. Giving away her answer. She muttered, “Fuck… Yeah, I did. Just to make sure everything went okay.”
“Sure it was,” Elsie said, mocking the blushing assassin. “Did you enjoy watching?”
Jasmine closed her eyes, her face returning to its normal color. She took a deep breath and continued. “I wanted to make sure nothing bad happened. Nothing more.”
“Yeah, okay, I believe you.” Elsie retorted.
“Elsie, give her a break.” Claire whispered into her ear, ”She’s stressed about our upcoming departure.”
Her voice so close to her ear caused Elsie to squirm. She reluctantly relented. Claire looked the assassin up and down, her stoic face slowly melting under her eyes. ”How’s Lily’s suppressants coming along?”
“She’s trying to, but it’s unlikely she’ll have them done before we go.” She said as she walked towards the trio. ”She was able to make birth control for us, so at least we won’t get pregnant… probably.”
She was standing in front of Claire now, her eyes looking into Claire’s. She leaned in and kissed her, her hands holding Claire’s face. She pulled back from it, dropping her hands.
”Do I get a date?”
Claire’s face matched her hair. Her face flushed with heat. She didn’t even know Jasmine wanted one. Did she fuck up?
“Uhhh… yeah I just…” That was all she could get out.
Jasmine giggled before kissing her cheek. ”I’m fucking with you,” She whispered, her hands wrapping around Claire. ”Maybe when we get back, I can set one up.”
“Aww, Claire can’t even speak… Jasmine fried her brain.” Elsie cooed into Claire’s ear. She got on her tiptoes and kissed her on the cheek, bringing Claire back.
“We should go, Lily has some potions for us,” Jasmine said, unwrapping her arms. She turned and headed towards Lily’s workshop. Claire watched her as she walked, her eyes lingering. Elsie pulled on her arm, guiding her towards Jasmine.
Lily’s workshop was a mess. The alchemist's desks and floors were covered in papers and vials. Lily herself was staring deeply into a cauldron as they entered. She didn’t look up once.
Jasmine picked up a satchel right next to the door. She held it up and said, ”These are the birth control potions. Lily says they will work, but I have my doubts.” She handed the satchel to Claire, clinking vials could be heard as it was handed over.
“These are for you two.” She said, turning to the twins. “They have mana rejuvenation and stat boosting tonics.”
“How would we even test these?” Claire asked, shaking the satchel.
“Good question,” Lily said from her cauldron. She started stirring as she continued. ”I was able to synthesize a more powerful anti-ovulation potion that even with the Goddess’s powers couldn’t override. Doesn’t do anything for your sexual urges, but it will completely prevent pregnancies.”
A pause fell on the group as they thought more about it. Claire squirmed. She studied the satchel’s vials thoroughly. The urge to fill both girls beside her was so strong. She could let herself go with these. Not having to worry about where she emptied herself. Elsie and Ana at her sides were in a similar state, their bodies rubbing against Claire.
“So we’ll be safe if we… finish inside?” Elsie spoke up. Her hands snaked up Claire’s arm. Lily nodded without even looking up, her eyes locked on her cauldron.
”Imagine if we had that during our date…” She whispered into the paladin’s ear before looking to her sister. Both of them were stunned and red-faced, their eyes clouding with lust.
“Gods, this is gonna be a difficult deployment,” Jasmine muttered to herself as she watched the trio ponder the new possibilities. She was able to keep calm herself, both because of her skills and having already thought about it. ”Moving on. We will be on a 2-month-long trip around the fief. Monsters have started their pre-hibernation scavenging and are creeping into human territory. We’ll likely encounter more than what we are contracted for. So no messing around during watch. Understood?”
Her commanding tone and the implications brought all three girls back; their fantasies faded. Monsters were bad enough. Hungry monsters were even worse. They nodded, professionalism returning to them.
“Good, Lily here has more potions to help us. These sprays will cover up the smell of our food. These ointments will cover up our own.” She said, raising two bottles. ”It’s also likely we will run into other adventurers, as many are mobilized during this time. Leave dealing with other parties to me.”
They nodded to confirm they were listening.
“Bandits have been known to disguise themselves as adventurers, so keep your eyes on others.” Lily chimed in.
“True… I have a contract to eliminate one of these bandit groups. If it’s possible, I will handle it on my own. If not…” Jasmine stopped, knowing she didn’t have to finish. Terror overcame the trio. The implication was enough to strike fear within them.
Claire shook her head, dispelling the fear. She resolved herself to do anything she needed to. “Understood.” She said, her voice filled with confidence.
Jasmine nodded, ”I’ll do what I can, but they are getting stronger and stronger by the day.”
“W-why aren't the Knights taking care of them?” Ana asked, her voice a bit shaky.
”Because of what they deal with on the side. These bandits kidnap boys and sell them…” Emotion broke through as she spoke. She’s seen how the boys were treated by bandits, and it even shook her. She glanced at her former student. ”Knights would have to go against the noble families to stomp them out.”
Claire steeled herself, her anger slowly rising as she heard the reasoning. “Cowards, all of them.” She spoke with vitriol. They could stop this if they wanted to. But money and power stopped them. She couldn’t believe she wanted to join them. ”I thought their code of justice was stronger than that.”
Chapter 32: Knight’s Oath
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The coming days for Claire were filled with rage. Jasmine’s words on the Knights’ Order killed any respect she had for them. All her life, she had looked up to them and wanted to join them, but all of it died when she found out why they didn't act. Jasmine’s words echoed in her mind and fueled her rage. No wonder Lady Lloyd’s guards were able to take Ryley without issues. Her mood had soured incredibly from that one sentence.
Her mothers even commented on her scowl when she came back. For the first time in a couple of days, she was truly distracted. She went back to her romance novels, to how they portrayed the brave women of the Knights' Order, now viewing them in disgust. She could not believe that the order she held in such high regard was just like any other, filled with corruption and weak to money.
At least she wasn’t drooling over her lovers and got things done. Her packing and preparations for the upcoming trip were completed. Now she was stewing in her bedroom, her eyes scanning her bookshelf. All of the books of righteous knights protecting their lovers. They fought corruption, nobles, and the system to fight for their loved ones, everything that Claire looked up to.
She picked up her favorite, one she had read a dozen or so times. The one she got shortly after Ryley was taken. The knight on the cover was kneeling before her male lover. She stared at it. All inspiration, all the hope she felt toward the book had dissipated.
She chose to let it go.
The books were nothing but fantasy. A fantasy that she fell for, and the dream that they would save her brother. She took a deep breath, letting the emotions flow through her. She got up and headed out. She needed something to hit. Training would get her mind off of it.
For a couple of hours, she used the training dummies as punching bags. Letting her anger out as she beat the wooden target with her fist or training sword. Her anger flowed as she kept hitting harder. Taking out the emotions she had tried to suppress. The frustrations and anger of the last week, how the knights failed her, and her now having to do their job. Her emotions only broke when her training sword gave out.
The crack of the wooden sword snapped her out of her emotions.
She stood before the battered dummy, huffing breaths as she seethed. Her sweat-drenched body glistened in the sun as she caught her breath. Her anger slowly diminished. Her legs gave out from exhaustion. When her knees hit the ground, her tears started flowing. Tears for her brother and every boy that was let down. For the women who mourned their sons, brothers, or lovers because of these corrupt nobles and their henchwomen.
She felt arms wrap around her as she cried. Jasmine’s arms. She felt her former teacher embrace her from behind. She let her tears flow as her lover and former mentor held her. She cried into her hands, Jasmine’s presence and warmth slowly bringing her out of it. She pulled out of the embrace, wiping tears and sweat off her face before turning around.
”Thank you,” she whispered.
“Of course… Ana and Elsie are also here.” She whispered back.
The duo hugged their lover, bringing their warmth and easing Claire’s pain. No words were spoken as Jasmine joined the hug, Claire’s emotions began to stabilize. She could think clearly now.
“Thank you, I’m feeling a lot better,” Claire whispered. Her party members didn’t let go. They only hugged her tighter. She let them cling to her sweat-drenched body as she kept talking, ”I truly thought that the Knights would step in to protect people. I should have known that I wouldn’t be needed if they did…”
She felt their embrace tighten on her as she said the last line. Their bodies warmed her exhausted body. She took a deep breath as she fully accepted how she would have to fix this. Just another thing thrown on her shoulders.
“I love you girls,” Claire declared. She let their warmth envelop her completely. “Thank you for helping me with this… this mission.”
Her lovers finally let go as she finished speaking. They all looked to their Paladin. Her eyes reddened from her tears. One by one, they took turns kissing her. They felt for the girl as reality hit her, her anger and sadness.
”We’ll do better than them,” Elsie whispered to her.
Claire nodded. If the Knights wouldn’t step in, then she would need to do it for them.
“The G-goddess chose right…” Ana said. ”I believe in you.”
They slowly got up from the ground, Claire's anger almost entirely gone for the moment. Her lovers watched her carefully before she began to smile again.
”Goddess, thank you for bringing these women into my life,” she said. The twins offered their hands to the girl. Claire took them with a weak smile, and they led her back home.
The trek back was filled with silence as Claire grieved her childhood heroes. Her tears no longer flowed, but her chest constricted as she thought about it. She thought back to her days reading about the Knights and their adventures. Reading them to Ryley and then throwing herself into them when he was taken. How she wished for the Knights to step in. She felt tears well up in her eyes, signaling her to stop thinking about it.
She walked into her house, the twins still holding her hands. Her mothers looked at her with sorrow and hesitation. Her exhausted smile poorly hid her emotions. Her reddened eyes and sweat-drenched body gave her moms a perfect idea of her emotional state. They hugged her before her lovers led her up to her room.
They waited in Claire’s room as she bathed. They weren’t going to leave her alone in her own thoughts. Eve and Jane let them in, more concerned with their daughter’s mood than the weird party dynamic. They waited in silence for her.
Elsie was sifting through her books, noting how many books were about knights. She could see how much they meant to her. She muttered to herself, “Goddess… She has so many of them.”
She pulled a worn-out book. The cover had a knight kneeling before a man. “Knight’s Oath” was the title. She skimmed through the pages as they waited. The main character was fighting for her lover after he was taken away from her. She fought against the noblewoman she was sworn to, against other nobles and their knights, all to get her lover back.
She could see why Claire read this one so many times. The worn pages and binding showed her love for the book. She probably idolized the main character. The woman had to fight to get her lover back despite the obstacles. She was interrupted in her thoughts as Claire walked out of her bathroom.
Claire walked out in only a towel. She quickly changed into her nightwear before sprawling out on the bed. Her exhaustion took over as all three joined her. Elsie snuggled into her arms as Jasmine embraced her from the back. Ana found her spot in Elsie’s arms. The four of them crammed into the bed.
Claire felt so much better, even if the bed was cramped. Their body heat warmed her heart, easing the tension she’s had for a while. She felt her exhaustion take over as she felt relaxed. Before falling asleep, she heard Jasmine whisper in her ear.
“You will do better… I know you will”
Chapter 33: Last Minute Training
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Claire woke up feeling a bit better, though extremely sore. Her muscles ached, and her eyes felt dry. She shifted in her bed, or tried to. Her lovers obstructed her from being able to move. Jasmine’s embrace tightened as she shifted.
Claire stopped trying to escape as she didn’t want to wake anyone. She looked up at her ceiling while she thought back on the last month. So many things have occurred since her 18th birthday, and she could barely keep up with them all. She felt Jasmine shift and then felt her lips hit her cheek.
Claire felt the warmth of her lips on her shoulder before she slowly whispered, “Are you still upset?”
Claire shook her head slightly. She turned to look into Jasmine’s sleepy, grey eyes and returned the kiss. Their lips met, and Jasmine embraced her tighter. Claire broke the kiss and whispered back.
“No. Just thinking about it all.”
Jasmine rested her forehead on Claire’s. Claire could feel her breath hit her skin as it sent goosebumps throughout her body. They lay there like their breathing synchronized. Jasmine gently caressed her former student.
Claire felt her lover’s hands as they glided across her skin. Her chest ignited, her desire evident as her cock slowly stiffened. As it did, she began to feel Jasmine’s cock. Their growing erections rubbed together before they both let out moans.
Claire wanted her so very badly right now. But she couldn’t. She was far too sore that she could barely move. And they had to depart in a couple of hours. But that didn’t stop her hips. Her desires took over, driving her to rub against Jasmine.
She could hear Jasmine’s breath catch each time she moved. Their lust-filled eyes were locked as they continued to grind against each other. They were so caught up in their own world, Claire didn’t notice either twin stirring.
She felt Elsie’s arms wrap around her as her throbbing, hard cock brushed against her butt. She felt Elsie’s lips press into her neck as both of her lovers rubbed their aroused cocks against her. She could only guess what Ana was doing, but her quiet moans gave her a good guess.
All four lovers were slowly writhing in Claire’s bed under her blanket, their bodies rubbing against one another. Elsie moved Claire’s bottoms out of the way and was rubbing her cock between her thighs and teasing her slick entrance. Her own was still rubbing against Jasmine. Jasmine added her hand to the intertwined cocks, adding to their pleasure. Her hand caused Claire to moan and lean in to reward her. Their lips met as their cocks pleasured each other.
She heard Ana’s moans. She felt Elsie shudder behind her as her cock throbbed between her thighs. She felt the warmth of cum splash her inner thighs, followed by Elsie moaning in her ear. She didn’t know why she came so fast until Elsie whispered in her ear. “Ana was very bold today… she took my other hole.”
Claire felt her mind go blank as the words echoed in her ear. Ana was cumming inside Elsie right now. Her cock throbbed in Jasmine’s hand while she thought about it. She felt Jasmine’s hand slicken as both cocks coated it in precum. Her cock throbbed against Jasmine’s.
“Are you imagining it? What it’ll look like when Ana’s finished filling me… Ah.” She whispered, Claire squeezed her cock with her thighs. She felt the cum build up as she listened to Else. “Or are you thinking about how it’d feel?”
Her breath hit Claire’s skin and sent shockwaves through her. Her cock throbbed between Claire’s thighs. Jasmine gasped upon feeling the burning sensation. The two were covered in Claire’s hot, sticky baby batter. Jasmine let herself go as well, both her cum and inhibitions. The two lovers' bellies and faces were sprayed with their cum.
Jasmine attacked Claire’s neck and face with her tongue. She licked up anything she could. Claire just lay there as Jasmine cleaned her. She had never considered using her other hole before, but Elsie’s words made her think.
She snuck a finger back to quell the ache Elsie helped her discover. She heard Elsie giggle as her hand slipped between the two. Elsie shimmied her way down, her face now next to Claire’s butt. Claire gasped when Elsie spread her cheeks to reveal her untouched hole. Her curious fingers found it, and she slowly teased her back hole.
Elsie giggled. Seems she awakened something with Claire. She watched her paladin tease her puckered hole. Claire’s teasing only grew her desire, her index finger circling the untouched hole. Elsie’s finger joined her in teasing her butt. Her insides begged her to be filled as her breath quickened.
As if reading her mind, Elsie slowly pushed her finger into Claire. The tight, untouched hole gave resistance as Elsie pushed her index finger. Claire’s breath caught when her hole accepted the intrusion.
Jasmine licked her way down Claire’s neck and finally got to her pajamas. Claire could feel her tongue lap at her clothes. Jasmine was desperately looking for more on her lover’s pajamas. She licked the splotches of cum she could find on Claire’s clothes.
Claire moved her hand from her butt, letting Elsie pleasure her anus, to Jasmine’s face. She pulled her face up, eyes hazed over as Claire pulled her close. She licked some of the cum off Jasmine’s face and pressed her tongue into Jasmine’s desperate mouth.
She repeated the process, licking Jasmine’s face and feeding her their shared cum. Jasmine kept bucking her hips, her hard cock rubbing against Claire’s. Elsie had her entire index finger inside Claire now. She rhythmically thrust in and out of her. Claire was doing her best to control herself as a new pleasure was coursing through her.
“Ana… she’s ready for you,” Claire heard Elsie whisper.
Claire shuddered at the thought. Her cock throbbed wildly when she felt Ana’s cock teasing her entrance. Jasmine’s eyes widened as she realized what was about to happen. Her pussy burned, leaking arousal upon realizing. Ana’s cock slowly entered her, she grasped and clawed at Jasmine’s face as she entered.
Jasmine’s cock throbbed with desire.
She needed to be filled, too. Her pussy couldn’t take it anymore. She shifted herself and grasped Claire’s cock. She guided the thick cock to her entrance, her eyes locked on Claire’s. Their lust-filled staredown was interrupted when Ana’s thrust caused Claire to enter her. She took inches of the thick rod, slowly easing herself down it. Not even dildos had stretched her this much in the past. Claire rocked forward with Ana’s thrusts, slowly entering Jasmine more and more.
Ana moaned in Claire’s ear as she thrusted. Her breath sent electricity through Claire when it hit her neck. Elsie had shifted to take her sister like she was taking Claire. They were connected through Ana, letting Elsie set the pace. Every thrust of Elsie sent a thrust into Claire as the four were connected. Jasmine received each thrust. She slowly inched her way down Claire’s shaft.
Finally, she felt her balls tap against Claire’s stomach. A sign that she was close. Her breathing became ragged, the cock filling her to the brim. She felt Claire’s cock as it bulged out, stretching her to fit its monster proportions. Then Claire’s body slapped against hers. Jasmine’s mind went blank when she realized she had taken Claire in her entirety. Her eyes rolled back as Claire thrusted, barely moving, but so close to her waiting womb.
Jasmine was overcome with the need to bear her children. She wrapped her arms around Claire as Ana thrusted into her. She didn’t care anymore. She wanted her womb to be filled with Claire’s cum. She watched pleasure turn to panic in Claire’s eyes. The cock inside her was throbbing wildly, ready to explode. Jasmine’s pleasure consumed her as she pulled Claire into a kiss. Her arms were wrapped tight around Claire, keeping her deep within.
Claire tried to escape.
Elsie’s moan erupted from behind her as Ana’s soon followed. Claire felt hot, thick cum fill her insides. She felt the burning sensation deep within when she panicked. The pleasure was too much for her. Her cock desperately wanted release as she tried to hold back. She couldn’t move or speak. Jasmine occupied her mouth and hugged her too tightly. She felt Jasmine’s walls constrict around her, moaning into their kiss. Her cum coated Claire’s belly.
Claire couldn’t hold back anymore.
She flooded Jasmine’s insides. Her cock was pressing into her womb. Jasmine’s moans were muffled by their kiss as she was filled with Claire’s seed. Her own orgasm blinded her to what was happening, too busy with her own pleasure. Being filled like this nearly caused her to pass out. Her cock finally finished cumming as Claire kept pumping her full. She felt her belly expand slightly with each spurt. The cum kept pouring into her, too much for her womb to hold.
Ana slowly pulled out of the panicking Claire, her cum slowly pouring out of her now used asshole. Claire couldn’t even focus on what was happening because of the two tongues teasing at her anal creampie. Her cock finally relented as Jasmine pulled out of the kiss. Both were breathless as they looked at each other.
Jasmine’s eyes were still hazed with lust, and Claire’s were full of panic. “Fuuuck Claire… You’re such a good girl.” Jasmine whispered.
Claire’s mind blanked at her words. They echoed through her while the twins’ tongues pleasured her asshole. Jasmine’s eyes widened as she felt more cum fill her. She had to move or it’d be too much. She reluctantly pulled herself off of Claire, her pussy doing its best to stop her. It gripped onto Claire’s cock, wanting her to empty herself again inside Jasmine. She felt her belly nearly give out due to the sheer volume, but she finally got Claire’s cock out of her.
Cum flooded out as Claire lay limp in her arms. Jasmine’s chest burned with lust before she slowly realized what had just happened. She let her paladin cum inside her, and panic began to consume her.
She pulled the covers off the four of them to reveal Ana and Elsie kissing by Claire’s butt. The two broke free and stared at her, their eyes lustfully taking in her appearance. Until they both saw cum drip down her thigh.
Straight from her pussy.
Chapter 34: Arrival of the Goddess
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For a moment, the twins panicked.
Quickly, they rushed to confirm what they saw. But lust consumed them as Jasmine began to feel their tongues hit her skin. The twins stared up at her with greedy eyes while they lapped up their lover’s cum from her thighs. Ana’s face moved up, closing in on Jasmine’s pussy, feeling the heat of Jasmine’s balls rest on her face.
Jasmine gasped upon feeling Ana’s face rub against her sack. She could feel the arousal taking over again, causing her cock to throb. Ana opened her mouth and began to suck on Jasmine’s balls, surprising her.
Jasmine’s cock rested on Ana’s face as she worshipped the orb. She was so distracted by Ana that she barely registered when Elsie began to lap at her pussy. The twins' mouths worked in tandem to please Jasmine. Her pussy was licked clean of Claire’s seed. Jasmine’s cock throbbed and lifted itself off of Ana’s face, only to fall back down with a meaty slap.
She could feel the pleasure build within her again. Ana’s mouth teased cum out of her balls. Elsie pulled herself out from under Jasmine, ready to be painted. Both twins pulled back, their faces mashed together as they grasped the cock in front of them. They jerked the velvety shaft of Jasmine in unison and opened their mouths to beg for it. Jasmine couldn’t hold back anymore as she let loose the cum they desperately wanted.
Hot, sticky ropes hit both of their faces. Ana gasped when one nearly hit her eye, and Elsie’s open mouth caught another. Jasmine, out of breath, watched as her cock painted their faces white. Both twins had a face full of pearlescent cum dripping off it when Jasmine finished. They looked at each other, a silent exchange before Ana got up to meet Jasmine.
Elsie cleaned Jasmine’s tip, and Ana let Jasmine lick her face clean. Ana was giggling as Jasmine’s desperate tongue lapped her essence off Ana’s face. Once Elsie finished cleaning the tip of any trace of cum, she rose to her knees behind Ana. She wrapped her arms around Ana as she squirmed under Jasmine’s tongue. Elsie’s chin rested on Ana’s, idly watching the display.
Jasmine moved on to Elsie’s face. The elder twin began to wiggle against her sister’s back. Ana could feel her cock pressing into her. If they weren’t careful, another round might start.
Claire stirred, momentarily losing consciousness. She felt the bed rock slightly. She looked to her loves in a three-way embrace, Jasmine licking at Elsie’s face to her delight. A warm smile entered Claire as she slowly rose to meet them.
They turned to their paladin, and their eyes widened. She radiated the scarlet light of her oath as she embraced all three. They bathed in the scarlet light, not knowing what to do before Claire whispered.
“I think my Goddess is happy.”
Jasmine chuckled, a good guess as to why. She turned to look at her lover, a mix of joy and panic within her. “Probably because you came inside me.”
Claire felt panic wash over her before the radiant light slowly dissipated. Jasmine was kidding, right? She pulled out before she passed out, right? She couldn’t remember anything past when Ana entered her. Her mind was racing as all four looked shocked. Jasmine was feeling heavy regret for letting herself go like that. She didn’t even use Lily’s potion.
“Well, t-there’s still a chance y-your not pregnant.” Ana whispered. Women looking to get pregnant were told to be frugal with their supply of semen just in case. She hoped that would ease their minds, but Elsie leaned in and kissed her cheek.
“I doubt Claire would radiate for just finishing inside…” She whispered into Ana’s ear. “Did either of your sheets ping? Maybe you got a notification confirming or denying it?”
Claire checked her sheet. It had pinged her. But she probably passed out when it did. She held her breath as she opened the notification: “Pregnancy successful”
She froze. A mix of feelings overcame her as she looked at Jasmine. Then, to her belly, it still looked a bit bloated from her cum. She had impregnated her so quickly. She was going to be a mom. Or maybe a dad technically. But she was quickly consumed with fear and panic again. They needed Jasmine to be in fighting shape.
Jasmine’s face mirrored Claire’s as they both read their sheets. Hers too confirmed that she was pregnant. A battle began in her mind. On one side, the pragmatic point of terminating or preventing it from developing, on the other, was an overwhelming desire to carry Claire’s child. That thought alone brought a smile to her face. Both women sat in their sea of thoughts as the twins observed them.
“What do we do?” Claire asked.
Nobody could speak. Jasmine was too caught up in her inner turmoil as the twins looked stunned. Claire scanned her lovers, worried their adventure was over before it began.
Ana and Elsie gasped in unison. Both Jasmine and Claire snapped their eyes to the pair. Their eyes were focused on Jasmine’s lower abdomen. A scarlet circle appeared right where her womb was. Claire’s eyes widened as a red orb popped out from her skin. Jasmine gasped upon seeing it.
“Amazing, isn’t it? The beauty of parenthood? Two lovers create a child through intimacy…”
The recognizable voice of Claire’s goddess poured out of the scarlet red orb. Claire’s body moved on its own as she knelt before her Goddess. A beam of light resembling a hand reached out and rested on her shoulder.
“Relax, my paladin, this is a time for joy.”
“But our mission, we need Jasmine to fight,” Claire responded. Her head rose to look at the orb.
“Yes. I know this. I needed you to create life to manifest myself in this world.” The Goddess paused as the orb moved around the room. It stopped before each of her lovers. She took a moment for each one, seemingly scanning them. It returned to Claire before continuing. “Jasmine here will technically be my mother.”
Every woman there turned to look at Jasmine as she began to glow with the radiant light of the Goddess. Panic overcame Jasmine. She could barely digest what was just said. She was going to give birth to a Goddess?
The stoic assassin was left shocked and unable to speak.
“Worry not, Jasmine. The conception of a child is all that is needed. The spark of life within you is what allowed me to manifest myself now. You will not carry me in the physical sense either.”
Radiant light shot from Jasmine and latched onto the other three women. A fourth went out Claire’s window in the direction of town. It lit the morning darkness in red as it shot like an arrow towards their missing lover.
“Each of you will carry me in a sense. Aiding Claire in my goal, establishing worship, and practicing my virtues will allow me to solidify myself as a Goddess. In a way, all five of you will be my mothers.”
Claire felt her belly with her hand, and a gentle warmth engulfed her lower abdomen. Her womb radiated warmth as the Goddess spoke. Relief washed over her. She didn’t have to worry about Jasmine being pregnant. But she also felt a bit of sadness. She looked to Jasmine, her face mirroring her own conflict.
Claire walked over and embraced her still glowing lover. Even if it was for the briefest of moments, she looked forward to having a child. Jasmine squeezed her tight before she took a deep breath.
“Thankfully, this won’t impede us. Maybe when this is over…” She whispered into Claire’s ear.
Claire broke from the embrace to kiss her lover. It was brief, and upon parting lips with Jasmine, she whispered back. “Definitely when this is over.”
“What virtues? How do you wish to be worshiped?” Elsie asked. Her eyes locked on the orb.
“Ah, the incestuous twin. Asking excellent questions. You already practice my virtues by using your gift.” The orb floated to face the older sister. The Goddess paused for a moment before continuing. “My virtues should be obvious. Virility, Childbirth, Parenting, and most importantly, sex.”
“H-how would others worship you?” Ana asked. Her voice quivering as she latched onto Elsie’s arm.
“That is uncertain. Rituals will need to be established, ceremonies created, and sacred days founded.” The goddess said. It floated before Ana. “And tribute. An offering of sperm or arousal will be required. Good luck.”
With that, the Goddess and her light disappeared. The room that was filled with the radiant light returned to its darkness. Their eyes slowly adjusted to the tiny amount of light as the twins crawled to join Claire. They hugged each other for a long moment, letting their bodies heat one another, before they disbanded. They had a carriage to pack.
Chapter 35: Lily’s input
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Jasmine swung by Lily’s to fill her in. She found her in an aroused state and was nearly attacked by the horny alchemist. She was able to fend her off and explain to her what had occurred.
“Ah, thank the gods,” Lily joked. “You would have had to retire.”
“Yeah… though a part of me desperately wanted it,” Jasmine responded, emotions clear within her voice. Lily hugged her friend. She could tell her emotions were out of whack. The two friends embraced as Jasmine silently cried. Her voice now with more emotion as she continued, “For a moment I thought about it… Raising a kid with Claire, watching it grow… for the first time in a while, I thought about settling…”
Lily patted the back of her head. “Shhhh, it’s okay. It’s a hope for the future.” She whispered into Jaz’s ear. Hoping to point Jaz back to the positives and not to what was lost. “One day you’ll get that.”
“Fuck. But I could have had it now… but that’s gone now.” Her voice was cracking, and tears were flowing. She tightened her grip on Lily as Lily patted her back.
“I know… I know…” She said, letting her friend wail into her shoulder. “But both of you have a divine mission. One that would make a better world for your child.”
Jasmine broke from the hug and wiped her eyes. She took a deep breath before looking at her friend. Their eyes locked for a moment, and Jasmine felt desire overcome her. She kissed Lily, their lips hungrily meeting as their tongues danced. Lily’s hands explored her toned friend while Jasmine found her supple breasts.
The two broke the kiss and moaned. They stared into each other’s eyes, their hearts racing. Their hands caressing one another as their foreheads met.
“You sure you don’t want to join us?” Jasmine whispered.
Lily shook her head, sadness filling her. “I have orders that need to be filled, and winter is coming. I’ll be needed to help the sick.”
“Fuck… Can’t Elizabeth take care of it?” Jasmine said before moving to kiss her neck.
“Ahh, she might… but I have orders…” she tried to get out as Jasmine attacked her neck.
“We have a carriage… we can… make stops…” Jasmine said between kisses. Her hands were fondling Lily’s breasts. She could feel her nipples harden in arousal. “And… you can gather ingredients.”
“I’d slow you down… ahhhh,” Lily tried to get more words out, but Jasmine pinched her breasts. She wasn’t about to take no for an answer. The rest of her party was packing the carriage right now, letting her deal with telling Lily. She could indulge with her friend. And she doubted anyone would complain if their busty alchemist joined them.
She pulled at Lily’s dress, hoping to release her nude form. Lily gasped as her dress was forcefully pulled off her. Her panties were revealed, and the throbbing bulge that they held. Jasmine threw her dress to the side as she attacked Lily’s breast with her mouth. She latched onto her right nipple while her hands snaked down to her panties.
“Ah… Jaz… that feels sooo good,” Lily moaned. Her own hands were fondling her left breast. The pleasure she felt when Jasmine bit her nipple made her knees weak. She felt Jasmine rubbing her cock through her panties. It nearly made her explode.
Jasmine pulled back briefly to undress herself. She threw her own clothes to the side, exposing her toned body to Lily. Her cock was fully erect and throbbing for attention. Lily scanned her friend’s body. Her abs and toned arms caused her chest to burn. She finally snapped out of it to take her own panties off.
Jasmine bit her lip upon seeing her friend’s cock. She looked to be as long as Jasmine, but a bit thinner. She moved close to Lily, their shafts rubbing as Jasmine kissed her again. Jasmine’s arms ran down Lily’s body, grasping her thighs before picking her up. She carried her friend, not breaking the kiss, to a nearby desk.
Thud!
Lily was slammed onto a desk while Jasmine hungrily kissed her. They broke briefly from the kiss to adjust themselves. Their eyes met once more as Lily opened her legs. Jasmine gasped as she took in the sight. Lily’s pussy was leaking arousal down her thighs, begging for her attention. Lily slowly lay back, sprawling her body on the desk. She removed her glasses and gestured with her finger for Jasmine to join her.
Jasmine’s desire exploded as she readied herself. She grasped her aching cock and rubbed it against Lily’s soaking entrance. Lily’s moans could probably be heard by anyone outside right now. But Jasmine didn’t care. She needed to take her friend here and now.
Slowly, Jasmine entered her friend, turned lover. Lily accepted her cock with little resistance. Her walls constricted around Jasmine as she slowly inched inside. Jasmine stared down at her friend, her purple hair a mess behind her, her face filled with lust. Jasmine inched slowly, expecting resistance like Claire but found none.
“Fuuuuuck Jaz. Hurry up and stop teasing me!” Lily cried. She grasped Jasmine’s arms and pulled her into herself. Jasmine slammed into Lily as she took every inch of her cock. Jasmine quickly recovered and began to pull out slightly.
“Ah, Lily, I was expecting you to be a virgin,” Jasmine spoke, as she thrusted back in.
“Technically… but I do have toys,” Lily said before moaning when Jasmine bottomed out in her.
Jasmine smiled, her friend’s face contorted with the pleasure that overcame her. Jasmine thrusted her hips back and forth, in and out of her friend's warm, wet insides. Her eyes crossed as she steadily increased the speed. A mix of moans, slapping flesh, and the slams of the desk filled Lily’s workshop.
Jasmine felt pressure slowly build up, her orgasm approaching. She leaned forward and grasped Lily’s hands. Their lips met as their orgasms built. Lily bit Jasmine’s lip as Jasmine tried to separate. Lily wanted her close when she came. And she did.
Her pussy constricted around Jasmine as her whole body shook. Pleasure shot through her body as Jasmine’s rhythmic thrusts pleasured the alchemist. Her eyes rolled back, her balls convulsed, ready to explode. Her cock released onto her belly and breasts. She coated herself in cum while she rode out her orgasm.
“I took, aahh, the potion..” She barely got out. Her pleasure was making it hard to think.
Jasmine’s cock throbbed within her, causing another pleasure-filled convulsion. She wrapped her legs around Jasmine’s waist, not wanting anything to go to waste. Jasmine bit her lip as she did her best to hold out. She was hesitant to finish inside given this morning. But Lily’s warm embrace was too intoxicating.
Her cum flooded Lily as Jasmine’s mind blanked. Finishing inside was far too addictive. The release she felt when she did so nearly caused her legs to give out. She collapsed on top of Lily’s supple breasts as she emptied herself inside. Lily’s legs tightened around her while her entire body shook lightly.
The two friends slowly caught their breath. Their bodies were now covered in sweat and Lily’s cum. They slowly untangled themselves as they recovered. Jasmine’s mind slowly cleared after the pleasure slowly fizzled.
“Fuck Lily, please join us.” Jasmine breathlessly said.
Chapter 36: Finally Departing
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“Jaz is late,” Claire said to her other party members. Both twins were resting in the carriage, their luggage and supplies packed away. Claire stood by the horses, petting their heads.
“Yeah, wonder what could have possibly distracted her…” Elsie coyly responded. Elsie had her head in her hands as she leaned out the driver’s window. She could get distracted very easily by those weapons.
“True. They felt divine when I held them,” Claire responded with a smile. She thought back to when Lily was in a lust-filled frenzy. Using her bust in that way felt incredible. The squishy, soft breasts made her lose focus and not notice someone approaching them.
She was snapped out of it by someone embracing her from behind.
She felt Jasmine’s arms snake around her waist, instantly recognizing her embrace. She turned her head to face her lover, only to be met with a kiss. She basked in the warm embrace and her kiss. Their tongues met for a brief moment before she let go of Claire. Claire caught her breath as her heart beat rapidly in her chest.
“Jaz… you surprised me.” She whispered.
“That was the plan.” She whispered back, planting a kiss on Claire’s neck. She smiled as Claire let out a gasp. She felt a lot better after letting her emotions out with Lily. “I have another surprise if you’d like…”
Claire tilted her head. “What do you-” Claire tried to get out. But Jasmine cut her off with a bite to her neck.
“Like I’d just tell you,” Jasmine said. Claire was not used to a playful Jasmine. She was slightly scared to find out what the surprise was. Jasmine’s grey eyes were filled with joy as she looked at Claire. She didn’t know what caused her to act like this, but Claire was more than happy to experience it. “Get in the carriage, I’ve gotta help real quick.”
With another kiss to her cheek, Jasmine let her go and disappeared. Claire looked around to find her, but the assassin had already hidden herself. Claire smiled and then stepped up to the driver’s seat. Elsie sat with a sly smile. She moved from the spot and joined her sister in the back. Claire climbed in after her. Elsie and Ana were sitting on a padded seat, their eyes locked on Claire.
“Surprised you two separated. Never seen Jaz so giddy.” Elsie said, her hand pawing at her sister’s thigh. Ana was silently gasping as Elsie rubbed her thigh. “Where did she run off to now?”
Claire smiled before she sat next to the panting Ana. She put her hand on Ana’s other thigh before speaking. She rubbed the poor girl’s inner thigh and spoke, ”Said she had a surprise for us.”
Ana let out a slight moan as Claire inched closer and closer to her crotch, lifting the hem of her skirt as she did. Elsie giggled as she did the same, their hands now touching in between the girl’s thighs. Ana instinctively opened her legs to accept them. Claire leaned over and kissed her cheek, then kissed her way down to her neck. Ana let out a cry as Claire did so, her hips bucked, and Elsie made a move for her panties.
“My goddess Ana, already leaking?” Elsie coyly said. She moved her panties to the side, revealing her sister’s cock. Ana’s cock and pussy left wet spots on her panties as she got turned on. Her precum dripped down her hardening cock. Elsie licked her lips as she watched it come to life.
“Little help?!”
All three flinched. They were so focused on each other that they didn’t hear people approach them. Jasmine was back. Claire got up and opened the back of the carriage slightly. Before her were Jasmine, Lily, and Elizabeth. She signaled to the twins to separate.
They quickly did, and Ana pulled her panties up. They adjusted themselves as Claire opened the door all the way. “Sorry, we were organizing our supplies and didn’t hear you.”
“All good. Here, help with her bags.” Jasmine said, her smile bright. She handed a suitcase to Claire as she tilted her head. Claire set it down beside her and grabbed the next one.
“Whose are these?” Claire asked, her confusion evident. She looked between Elizabeth and Lily.
“Lily’s. She wanted to join us to gather supplies.” Jasmine responded.
“Yup! You’re heading north towards Gencent Forest, and there’s a rare flower there. It would be very useful.” Lily said, her smile just as wide as Jasmine’s. “Elizabeth was here because it’s last-minute, but she’ll also be handling my shop while I’m gone.”
The older mayor nodded, “Here to help pack and need you to sign off on stuff.” She had a clipboard under her arm that she got out. She held it out with a quill. Claire stepped down from the carriage to read it. “Signing her over as a temporary member. It will make it much easier if you pass any checkpoints.”
Claire grabbed the clipboard and started reading. She then grabbed the quill and signed, initialed, and handed back the paperwork. She looked at Jasmine with a confused expression. Jasmine just smiled brightly.
“So this was the surprise,” Claire muttered to herself.
They were able to get all of Lily’s supplies into the carriage quickly. Now, the hard part: Lily’s workbench. While it could easily fit within the carriage, it was heavy and had delicate tools. It folded in on itself and had all the necessary equipment for her craft. Jasmine and Claire worked the awkward box-like desk into the carriage and fit it towards the back.
Thankfully, the carriage was wide enough to fit it.
It blocked the back door of the coach slightly, but it wouldn’t be too bad. They would just need to step over it to get in or out. Claire, now sweating from lifting, tied down the bench, securing it for the ride. Lily had entered from the driver’s window and watched as Claire’s muscles flexed. She bit her lip as Claire pulled the rope taut, remembering her embrace.
Once settled, Elizabeth gave her goodbyes and left the party to themselves. The moment she had disappeared, Claire sat next to Lily. The two exchanged a look as Lily took in her glistening body. Claire kissed the distracted girl.
“It’s a bit of a shock, but we’re more than happy to have you.”
Lily blushed as she touched her lips with her fingers. She still felt the heat from their exchange. She adjusted her glasses and nodded. “Jaz was insistent I come…”
Claire heard Jasmine laugh from the driver’s seat. The window panel was open, showing her back. She looked back, knowing Lily didn’t understand the other meaning of her words. “Yeah, I was.”
“Mmm, making use of her potions already?” Elsie chimed in.
Lily’s face reddened as she finally understood. She began stammering an explanation, but was cut off with another kiss. This time from an unexpected guest. Ana had moved from across the aisle to kiss Lily.
“Y-you get used to their teasing… kind of.”
Both Claire and Elsie were shocked at Ana’s boldness. She usually wasn’t one to initiate, but she had finally found a kindred spirit. Ana sat back down in a gushing Elsie’s embrace.
“Everyone settled? Good, we’re finally departing.” Jasmine spoke from outside. She whipped the reins, and both horses started pulling the carriage. All four members had their eyes on Lily as the rocking of the carriage caused her to sway. Ana’s mouth was open, and Elsie was biting her lip. Jasmine giggled as she pried her eyes off her friend, moving to look at the road.
Jasmine began whistling to herself as she steered the horses onto the road. She waved to Eve and Jess while they watched the party depart. The two teary eyed mothers hugged each other as their children left the village again. She passed the Carpenter’s house, spotting Rebecca, who was carrying her tools.
“Drives like a dream!” She shouted to her. Her mood radiated off her as she got a brief, weird look from Rebecca. Quickly, a smile formed on her freckled face.
“It better! Took forever to put together.” The brunette shouted back. She hadn’t seen Jasmine smile so bright in a long while.
Jasmine giggled to herself. She looked ahead to the gates to Restol and beyond. She relaxed back and let the horses take them away.
Chapter 37: Perks To Traveling
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“What? Do I have something on my face?” Lily asked. Her eyes scanned the three girls inside the carriage. She adjusted her hair and dress, thinking something was wrong with her appearance.
Claire shook her head. “No… It’s just…” she stopped mid-sentence after the carriage hit a bump. All three gasped as the carriage jumped. Lily tilted her head, not understanding why she was being looked at.
“By the Goddess… I have to thank Jasmine for getting her to join.” Elsie finally said. Ana nodded in agreement before the two started to caress one another.
“Y-yeah…” Ana tried to speak, but she couldn’t string together a sentence.
“Sorry, Lily, just these gifts change our preferences… Your chest is quite distracting to us now.” Claire finally got out. Lily looked down at her chest.
“Ah, right…” Lily said. She smiled, feeling good about herself. She looked at the twins before her. Both sisters were rubbing each other’s thighs. She felt her chest begin to burn as she witnessed their incestuous act. “Forgot for a moment.”
She put her arm under her breasts to support them. Both twins gulped. For a moment, they were freed from their trance. Elsie recovered faster and moved her hand up her sister’s skirt.
“Damn, those things are powerful.” She said in her sister’s ear.
“Yeah, hah, Elsie p-please… not in front of her y-yet.” Ana said between breaths. Her sister’s hand was rubbing her erection, her blue eyes focused on Ana as she squirmed.
“Aww, you getting shy, Ana? You were so confident this morning. My ass still tingles just thinking about it…” Elsie cooed. She turned to look at Lily’s reaction. The purple-haired woman was breathing heavily, her eyes on Ana’s dress. Elsie smiled, Ana’s skirt still covered her hand. She flipped it up to reveal what she was doing to Lily. “Curious?”
Lily nodded after gulping. Her arm dropped from under her chest, freeing her bust. Claire watched the exchange, a burning in her chest as she watched. She looked between Lily and Elsie, waiting for someone to make a move.
Finally, Elsie moved.
She shifted to Ana’s lap, straddling her sister. She faced her sister and wrapped her arms around Ana’s neck. She turned her head to look back at Lily. She gyrated her hips and caused Ana to gasp.
“Mmm, ready to put on a show, Ana?” She said, her voice thick with lust.
“Ahh… Elsie, please!” Ana moaned. Her cock was being stimulated by Elsie’s rubbing body. Each bump caused Elsie to slam back into her lap. Ana’s face was bright red from embarrassment.
“Shhhh, Lily wants to see us. Let’s show her how sisters should love one another.” Elsie whispered into Ana’s ear. She kissed Ana, silencing her moans, as she thrusted her hips. Their rubbing had caused precum to stain their panties.
Claire pried her eyes from the sisters and turned to the alchemist. Her own hands were hiding her arousal. Claire leaned in and kissed her cheek. “Don’t worry, you don’t have to hide it.”
She took Lily’s folded hands and moved them from her lap. Her dress tented as her arousal grew. Claire smiled at Lily before she reached for the hem of her skirt. The alchemist gasped as her dress was slowly peeled back.
“Not y-yet, Elsie.” Ana moaned. Elsie had shifted to her knees. She was kneeling before her sister, her face pressed into Ana's crotch. She was licking at Ana’s erection through her panties, giggling as her sister squirmed.
Claire peeled the skirt all the way back, her new lover’s arousal revealed. Her panties had a wet spot below her growing bulge. Slowly, Claire peeled back her panties, licking her lips as she did. Lily’s cock was released and throbbing before Claire. She grasped the cock in her hand, feeling its heat. She stroked Lily’s cock, feeling her hand wet from all the leaking precum.
“Ahh, Claire. Your hand feels so good,” Lily let out. Her moans drove Claire to quicken her pace. Her hand went up and down the velvety shaft before her as her mouth watered. She wanted to taste Lily.
“Elsie… don’t just stop!” Ana whined. Both women turned from their lustful staredown. Elsie was making her way over to them, her eyes locked on Lily’s erection. She shook with each bump of the carriage as she arrived at the feet of Lily.
“Come over here, you big baby.” She cooed, her eyes never leaving the cock before her. Ana let a quiet whine out before quickly joining her sister. Both twins stared up at Lily.
Lily could barely handle the sight. Both of their blue eyes were looking at her throbbing erection while Claire stroked it. Elsie lowered her head, looking for her womanly sex while Ana went for her balls. Elsie put her hand under Lily’s sack, finding the soaked pussy it was hiding. She used her fingers to pleasure their new member. Her index and middle fingers slid into her slick entrance.
Ana moved her head into the mix, her tongue licking the squirming alchemist. Lily was gasping as all three teamed up on her. She had never thought about her balls being pleasured. Ana’s mouth and tongue gently teased her cum-filled orbs. Elsie’s fingers were deeper inside as she found her sensitive spot. Lily keeled over the moment her finger brushed against it.
Elsie smiled, attacking the spot with her index finger. Lily’s cock throbbed as each member added to her pleasure. She let out a groan that was silenced by Claire’s kiss. Their tongues met as Claire quickened her pace, knowing Lily was close. Ana backed off, feeling Lily’s balls convulse. She was ready to paint the twins.
Both twins sat and watched, their mouths open and waiting, as Claire finished her off. Lily’s hips bucked wildly before her cock finally released her cum. Ropes of white, sticky cum hit the faces of Ana and Elsie. They gasped upon feeling the burning sensation of their faces being coated in viscous baby batter. Their tongues were out trying to catch some of it.
Claire broke from the kiss, letting Lily moan. Her hand was slick with her lover’s arousal. She brought her hand to Lily’s mouth and offered them up. She felt Lily’s tongue hit her finger as she cleaned Claire’s hand of cum. Her gentle moans subsided when her cock finally stopped.
Her cock slowly softened as she caught her breath. She looked away from Claire to see the sisters sharing in her cum. Her glasses were starting to fog as she sweated, but she watched Elsie lick a rope off Ana’s neck. Claire bent over, wanting her own taste of Lily.
She grasped the half-flaccid cock and gave it a lick. The salty-sweet taste of girlcock and cum filled her mouth. Her desire motivated her to lick it clean. Claire put the softening length in her mouth, hoping to suck off every bit of savory cum. Obviously, she ended up arousing the alchemist again in the process. Her length grew within Claire’s mouth as she sucked its surface clean.
“PleeAase Elsie, I can’t take it anymore.” Ana cried out. She was now on her back. Elsie was back to straddling her sister, their bulges rubbing as the carriage rocked.
“Mmm, I don’t know. Are you ready to use my wet pussy? Or do you prefer my butt?” She gyrated her hips against Ana’s length. Claire was bobbing her head and couldn’t see, but Lily’s eyes were focused on where the two sisters were connected. Her fogged-up glasses nearly obstructed them. She quickly cleaned them, wanting to see it clearly.
Elsie turned back to her and shot her a smile. She was still wearing her dress, so she shuffled it off her. She rose for a moment, pulling her panties to the side, releasing her cock, but not taking them off. Her drenched pussy was exposed as she sat back on her sister.
“Make a choice, Ana. Lily is waiting.” She cooed.
Ana thrusted her hips, desperate to enter her sister. She let out a whine before saying, ”Pussy! I want to cum in your pussy. Please, please, please,” she cried.
Elsie smiled and obliged.
She moved Ana’s panties out of the way before grasping her throbbing cock. She guided her sister’s tip to her aching entrance. Slowly, she sat down. Ana wasn’t as thick or long as Claire, but her tip easily hit Elsie’s sensitive spots. Elsie moaned as she let the carriage’s gentle rocking pleasure the two. She looked back at Lily, her face contorted with pleasure from Claire’s mouth.
They made eye contact, and Elsie started to bounce. Up and down her sister’s length, her pussy tightened as she did. It was the first time Ana was in her pussy, and most certainly wouldn’t be the last. Her chest burned with desire for her younger sister, and she had that overwhelming urge to bear her children again as she kept bouncing. Her butt slapped into Ana’s thighs while her cock slapped her sister’s stomach. Both sisters’ cries could be heard by their driver.
Lily let out a low groan as Claire’s mouth was filled. Her cum quickly poured out the sides of Claire’s mouth, the paladin was struggling to hold it in. Elsie let out a cry as she slammed herself down, her walls tightening around Ana’s length. Her sister’s cock made her orgasm. Her body convulsed as she shot cum onto her sister’s breasts and face. Her pussy clamped on Ana’s cock, begging for her cum.
Ana moaned as she looked up to her orgasming sister, her face full of lust. She felt her cock throb, it was ready to paint her sister’s womb. Rope after rope of cum flooded Elsie’s insides. Ana filled her sister full of her incestuous cum as a slight bulge appeared on her belly. Elsie threw her head back, the pleasure of her orgasm and the burning feeling of her sister’s seed mixing within her.
She collapsed on top of Ana, both their bodies wet with sweat and cum. Their chests rose and fell together as they caught their breath. Lily was so caught up by the display that Claire was able to catch her off guard. She ferried the girls' seed in her mouth and fed Lily herself with a kiss. Both were enjoying her taste as all four came down from their lust-filled haze.
Chapter 38: Clarity
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Claire had fallen asleep after the four recovered from their group activity. She stirred after a while, finding Lily’s head resting on her shoulder. The twins below her had found bedding and pillows to snuggle up in. She slowly picked up Lily and set her next to the sleeping girls. She made sure none of them were stirring before she moved to the driver’s window.
Outside, Jasmine was watching the road idly. Her eyes were out of focus as she nearly zoned the world out entirely. She didn’t even stir when the panel connecting to the coach was opened. Her eyes only left the road when Claire’s head popped out from the coach. Claire shuffled onto the seat next to her, her grey eyes watching as Claire sat. She felt Claire’s arms wrap around her, feeling the warmth of her touch. She didn’t even realize how cold she felt until Claire’s embrace started to warm her. She took a deep breath, taking in Claire’s smell and warmth before she finally relaxed.
Her stoicism finally broke, with tears forming in her eyes again. She moved her hand to wipe them, only to be stopped by Claire. “Let them flow…” Claire whispered. She tightened her embrace around Jasmine and leaned her head on Jasmine’s shoulder.
Jasmine silently sobbed while Claire watched the road for her. Claire also grabbed the reins from her, letting Jasmine sob as much as she needed. In between sobs, Jasmine tried to get her words out.
“I just… I looked forward… for once”
Claire shifted, her left hand on the reins and her right rubbing Jasmine’s back. She patiently waited as Jasmine got her words together. Her hand rubbed in a circle, trying to calm her.
“I-I actually looked forward to it,” Jasmine said through her sobs, her voice cracking. Claire set the reins down before using her sleeve to wipe Jasmine’s tears.
“Shhh… I get it.” Claire whispered.
“I felt so conflicted when I saw that you got me pregnant. It happened so fast… then it was gone.” Jasmine choked out. Claire continued to rub her back, letting her vent. “It’s irrational but… for a moment”
“It’s not irrational. Jasmine, look at me.” Claire pulled Jasmine’s face to her. “You have every right to feel upset. “
“No! I almost sacrificed the mission. I even dragged Lily along!” Her tears had stopped flowing, her frustration rising. She slapped her forehead with her hand. “I-I let my emotions take over… I took Lily in her workshop and then convinced her to join. I wasn’t thinking and lo-”
Claire interrupted her with a kiss, stopping her from finishing her thoughts. She pulled back from the kiss and pushed her forehead into Jasmine’s. “It’s okay, Jaz. Lily seems to be enjoying it so far.”
That got Jasmine to giggle, her frustration on pause as she laughed. “I heard. She’s quite the moaner.”
“Yeah, she was. Made me want to make her louder.” Claire whispered back. Her eyes returned to the road, scanning the surroundings.
“But she doesn’t need to be here. This is a monster hunting expedition.” Jasmine retorted, her frustration growing again.
“Sure, but I want her here,” Claire responded.
“Yeah, but-” Jasmine tried.
“But nothing.” Claire interrupted her. “I’m technically the leader. I want her to be here, so she stays.”
She felt Jasmine’s eyes on her, but she kept looking to the horizon. Sure, Lily wasn’t adding to the party’s monster-slaying capabilities, but she was an extra pair of eyes, and she had expertise that the other members didn’t. With her workbench, she could make more of the potions they needed. Plus, there was plenty of room in the carriage.
Claire felt Jasmine’s hands snake around her waist. She adjusted her right arm to wrap around Jasmine’s shoulders, as Jasmine rested on Claire’s shoulder. The pair sat in silence for a while, the afternoon sun bearing down on them. The cool fall air caused them to pull each other closer. For a long while, the two sat in silence, watching the scenery pass them by.
No one stirred in the carriage, so the two were left alone. Claire soaked in Jasmine’s warmth as she held her, her tears long since stopped. Her chest felt warm, not the intense heat she felt earlier, but a warming fire. As the sun slowly moved towards the horizon, Jasmine finally spoke up.
“What would you have named them?” she whispered quietly. Claire could barely hear her.
“Huh?” She said before thinking. Her brain caught up, and she shifted to look at Jasmine. “I haven’t thought about it.”
Jasmine giggled softly before responding. ”I figured… I have.”
Jasmine’s eyes looked towards the ground as she spoke. Claire moved her hand to Jasmine’s chin, bringing her eyes back to her.
“Now I want to know. What did you come up with?” Claire said, her hand holding Jasmine’s chin.
Jasmine paused and did something she doesn't often do. Her face reddened as she looked into Claire’s eyes. The embrace and topic led to her face burning up. “Uh, if it were a girl… I’d want to name her after my birth mother. A boy, I liked Luke.”
Claire pulled her closer by her chin. “You never told me about your mothers.”
“Yeah… It’s not a fun topic.” Jasmine replied. “Her name was Elaine.”
“Want to talk about it?” Claire asked, her other hand moved to hug Jasmine. She pulled her into a hug by her waist, neither watching the road now.
“I think it’s time. Daphne doesn’t remember them, but I do. I remember the days we lived together back in a hunting cabin a couple of miles from Restol. I remember when my mother introduced me to baby Daphne…” Jasmine started, her voice choking as she said it. Claire let her talk, hugging her tightly. “One day, bandits found our home. They burned our house… I saw my mom beheaded and my birth mother taken away.”
Claire kissed her forehead, reassuring her as best she could.
“I still see them in my dreams. My mother’s lifeless body… her head…” Jasmine took a deep breath, holding back her tears. “Elizabeth found us, took us in, and raised us with Sloane. I spent 12 years seething and wanting revenge. It led me down the path of an Assassin.”
Claire vaguely remembers her before they were teacher and student. She never engaged when they would talk to her. She seemed so different from Daphne, cold and distant. Barely smiled, even Ryley couldn’t get her to smile.
“I found my birth mom a year after leaving, well, her grave… She had been sold into slavery and worked to death.” Jasmine continued, her voice becoming more and more serious. “I acted out of anger in the following months. I remember killing anyone connected. My party members…”
She stopped, her voice catching as she spoke. “They were nobles. I joined them after meeting one of the members at a bar.. She was my… my lover then. We hit it off, and she brought me in and added me to their party. For a time, I began to forget about my revenge.”
Claire could feel Jasmine tense up as her emotions came back. Fury mixed with sadness. Claire began to rub her back again, trying to relax her. Jasmine’s voice broke as she continued. “I thought they were so kind and caring to me… but… they had slaves. They all had slaves. One of them even owned my mother before her death.”
Silence fell over the two as Jasmine stopped speaking. She silently sobbed into Claire’s shoulder while Claire looked back at the road. She was processing what Jasmine was saying. Her sobs grew as she cried into Claire’s shoulder. Claire held her as tight as she could, feeling a pit in her stomach. “Did you…?”
Jasmine shook her head.
“I couldn’t. They were my friends. How could I have killed them?” Her voice cracked as she spoke. “But I found out what they really thought. I was entertaining them. A poor country bumpkin looking for revenge. The butt of their jokes. They laughed at me behind my back, mocked my anger… Even the girl I thought loved me…”
Jasmine paused again as she took a deep breath. Her voice cracked when she spoke. Claire felt her chest tighten as she listened. Her own anger and empathy flared on Jasmine’s behalf.
“My anger. It needed an outlet. I had their families held hostage… I saw red afterwards and barely remember anything, but I avenged my parents. I tracked down every slaver, every bandit, and ended them… Some had even given up that life… I didn’t know what to do with myself anymore,” Jasmine continued.
Claire heard her party members stirring. She closed the window behind her, letting them keep their privacy. She didn’t even have to ask. “That explains why you returned.”
“Yeah. Elizabeth took me in again despite us both thinking those noble families would retaliate… I heard about Ryley, and it was like I was looking at myself. You were so broken.” She continued, her voice normalizing. ”Elizabeth thought it’d help us both, so she had me train you… And she was right.”
She took another deep breath, taking in Claire’s aroma. She shimmied her hands up from Claire’s waist and wrapped her tightly. “I think I finally found something else. Something besides a mission or revenge. Something I thought I had with my old party.” She kissed Claire briefly before pulling back. “Earlier just brought out so many emotions. I’m sorry for throwing Lily on you. But she was right. The goddess showed me the endgame to all this.”
Claire smiled, ”Thank you for sharing this with me. I can’t even imagine how hard that must have been. And, I like Elaine. It’s very beautiful.” Claire added, wanting to cheer her up. ”We’ll talk about the boy’s name.”
Chapter 39: First Stop
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Jasmine was able to get her emotions in line before the rest of the party awoke from their nap. Claire let her go and crawled back into the carriage to catch the three as they woke up. Claire wanted to keep the three away from Jasmine while she cleaned herself up. She silently watched as they slowly roused. Lily was confused as to why she had moved, and Elsie was shamelessly watching her.
Claire smiled. She watched them clean themselves up and fix their clothing. After the heavy conversation she had with Jasmine, it was nice to have this little distraction. She hoped that Jasmine’s mood would improve after letting her emotions out. Having secrets may cause issues for them, but for now, Claire wouldn’t say anything. It was up to Jasmine if the others knew about her past.
“How long were we out?” Lily asked as she shimmied back into her dress. Elsie’s eyes widened as she got a small show.
“4 hours, we've got a bit before we stop. How were your naps?” Claire asked.
“Fantastic. You have to try snuggling up to Lily, she’s so soft and cushiony.” Elsie said. Her smugness radiated off her. Lily blushed slightly as she sat back on the left side seat.
“I can already imagine,” Claire said. She looked to their newest member, who squirmed as she was ogled by them. “How about you, Ana, did you sleep well?”
Ana nodded, her eyes turning from Lily to meet Claire’s. “N-not as good as Elsie’s, b-but it still feels nice when she holds me.”
“Aww, you’re so cute! I love you so much.” Elsie said before tackling her sister. They landed on the blankets as Elsie assaulted Ana with kisses.
“Gods… They act like it’s so natural.” Lily said before crossing her legs. Her eyes were glued to the incestuous scene. Claire sat next to her and nodded.
“Yeah. It still surprises me how easily we accepted it. I mean, they’re not only blood related, but twins.” Claire said. She could guess the Goddess’s influence helped a lot in this aspect, but maybe they were just that perverted to begin with.
“Truly taboo…” Lily said, her eyes focused on Elsie as she was kissing Ana’s neck. “And incredibly hot.” She pushed her glasses up before turning red. She didn’t mean to say that last part.
Claire giggled, she knew how she felt. “It feels so wrong, yet these… gifts react so strongly. I don’t think I’ll ever tire of seeing them.”
Lily nodded as she readjusted her legs. Her crossed legs restricted her cock, but she bore with it. Elsie stopped and turned her head to the two. “Stop saying it’s taboo or feels wrong. We literally have the approval of the Goddess on our side.”
“True. She did seem to be okay with it.” Claire responded. Her cock throbbed in her pants as she thought of something incredible. “Wonder how she’d react if you got each other pregnant.”
All three flinched slightly at her words. She smiled as they stared at her. A mix of shock and arousal on their faces as they thought about it. Elsie gave her a sly smile before her eyes wandered down to Claire’s lap.
“Fuck. What did I just walk in on?”
Jasmine’s voice came from the driver's window. She was crawling through to get inside the carriage. None of the girls noticed that they had stopped. All four stared at Jasmine as she approached Claire. Her eyes were full of joy as she sat on Claire’s lap.
Elsie gave her a smug smile before responding. “Claire here was discussing how our Goddess would react to Ana getting me pregnant. Any thoughts?”
Jasmine stiffened for a moment before she shifted in Claire’s lap, before responding. “Knowing her so far, she’d probably reward you for it.”
Claire felt relieved that Jasmine was feeling well enough to joke now. Especially given the topic.
Elsie’s smile widened as she turned to Ana. “Hear that, Ana? We’re having a baby.”
“W-wait! We have to wait.” Ana tried to respond. Elsie attacked her again with kisses as Jasmine spoke up.
“I needed to pee, so I stopped. I hope that’s okay. There’s a city we should get to by nightfall. There we can sleep at an inn. We should sleep in actual beds before we set out for the wilds.” Jasmine said, before she leaned back on Claire’s shoulder.
“They might have a bed big enough for all of us.” She whispered.
“Sure. I’d also like to try drinking again. I hope that’s okay.” Claire responded. Jasmine smiled as memories of the first time flooded her mind. She remembered the lingerie that Eve had gotten Claire, and it caused her to squirm. She hoped to their Goddess that Claire had packed that.
“Sure. Just remember, we won’t be alone. Can’t have you whipping your dick out for all the patrons.” Jasmine gave her a kiss on the cheek before she got up. She crawled back to the driver’s seat before saying. “Village is a couple of hours away. Make sure you’re all presentable before then.”
Claire giggled as she watched Jasmine crawl out the window. She wasn’t the only one watching, either. She turned to see Lily. She patted her lap, offering Lily a seat. “Why don’t we get to know each other a bit more?” She asked as Lily hesitantly moved to her lap.
Jasmine could hear them even with the window closed. Lily was too loud. Her moans could be heard even with the window closed. She was jealous and mad that she was driving, but she had to keep up her professional act. She wanted to be back there to join them, but someone needed to be serious. Her mouth watered as she thought of all the cum she was missing. Her chest burned, and her body cried to join them, but she held firm.
Somehow, she was able to hold out until they arrived at the city. The city of Clance specialized in mining, and it was evident from the moment they entered. The women walking around were covered in dirt and coal. She received waves from a few women as she entered. She stopped briefly to ask for directions to the inn. Thankfully, they didn’t seem to hear her party members.
With a blushing face, she made her way through the maze of streets and houses to the closest inn. She knocked on the window to signal they were here. She heard rustling before Claire opened the window. Her bright smile radiated warmth as Jasmine watched her crawl to join her. She looked around the inn to take in the city. It was much more compact than Restol and had houses lined up next to one another. If Jasmine had to guess, the city had hundreds of women.
“It’s a lot different from Restol. The houses look so… uniform and identical. Almost suffocating.” Claire said, her head tilted as none of the houses had much space. “Where was the backyard? The fields? Where would the children play?”
Jasmine laughed. She had a similar reaction when she first visited a city. “Cities like this are much different. Not enough space for people to spread out.”
She could see the glint in her emerald eyes as she observed her surroundings. Jasmine felt a wave of nostalgia as she remembered visiting here for the first time.
She left Claire to look around as she crawled back into the carriage. The smell of sex and arousal hit her. Her eyes wandered to Ana as she lay disheveled and panting. She had held back for so long. Listening to them was too tempting, so she moved without thinking. Her dexterous tongue lapped at the girl’s skin, searching for any drop of cum. All notions of the professional image she was trying so hard to maintain disappeared as her tongue made Ana giggle.
Ana’s eyes were glazed over after enduring her sister, but now Jasmine’s tongue was driving her crazy. She couldn’t talk or think straight. She subconsciously tried to push her off, but Jasmine overpowered her. She was left bumbling and gasping, the sensations were far too much.
Elsie watched on in amusement as Jasmine attacked Ana like an animal. She would have joined in, but she let Jasmine indulge. She was focused on her own cleanup and finding her scattered clothes. She joined Lily in cleaning the floors and seats while they waited out Jasmine’s lust. After a couple of minutes of tidying and a convenient spell by Lily, the cabin was cleaned of the smell and arousal.
Ana was limp in Jasmine’s arms as she picked her up. Her eyes were closed, her breathing heavy, and her dress was wrinkled and pushed to the side. Elsie jumped in and helped Jasmine fix her appearance. After cleaning her and packing some clothing, they opened the carriage’s back door. Claire met them by the horses before offering to carry Ana. Jasmine handed the sleeping girl over.
Ana clung tightly to her paladin in her sleep as they walked into the inn. Claire and Elsie headed for the room the moment they could. They wanted to take care of Ana while Jasmine found the bar. Lily followed Jasmine before being distracted by the entertainment of the inn.
Chapter 40: The Revered
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A duo was playing music before the crowd. A blond, blue-eyed man dressed in a light blue outfit was singing a song and dancing as a woman played the guitar behind him. His slim figure twisted and contorted as he danced to his song. His voice resonated throughout the inn as Lily was nearly entranced by it. She joined the many miners and working women as they watched his performance.
Her eyes followed him as he danced across the small stage. She had never seen a full-grown man in person before. His small frame, thin limbs, and flashy, gem-covered skirt really enticed her. His halter top covered his upper chest but showed his thin abdomen. His skirt showed just enough of his hips and thighs to keep all eyes on him. He had a thin veil on that fluttered as he moved. His bright blue eyes pierced through it as he made eye contact with the crowd.
Lily could not take her eyes off him as he made eye contact with her. She felt her heart skip a beat as he gave her a wink. She felt her face heat up, her knees weakening. She sat at the nearest table just in time to hide her growing arousal. She again underestimated how powerful her new gift was. But something felt off.
It was so similar to Claire’s check-up, but nothing had popped up in her sheet.
The man finished his song with a dramatic fall onto his back. The inn erupted into applause as the man stood to bow. Flowers were thrown, and cheers could be heard while he walked forward. He was flooded with women as they surrounded him. Lily lost sight of him in the crowd of women. They all took turns to tip or compliment the man. His partner stood off to the side, a wide smile on her face as she watched the man soak in the attention. Lily realized how similar the two looked. The guitarist seemed to be his sister or maybe a cousin.
She took a deep breath and adjusted her arousal before standing. She made her way to the guitarist as her thoughts slowly returned to her. She had some questions about why the man’s voice seemingly entranced her. Her stat sheet never pinged, but it felt so close to a trance or a haze that she had to ask. The guitarist gave her a warm smile as Lily approached her.
“Hello, how did you like the show?” She said as she began to put her guitar away.
“It was amazing… That man has a beautiful voice, and his dance felt like I was in a trance.” Lily noticed the pause as she said that last bit. Confirming that some form of magic was in play. She was more curious than mad, as none of it seemed to be malicious yet. “I’m Lily, by the way, and you’re very talented on the guitar.”
The woman looked up and studied her for a moment. “Alice. That’s Anthony, he likes Toni though.” She said, pointing towards the singer. He was still thanking his audience, but Lily squirmed a bit while she watched him. “Is that all? I’d like to get this cleaned up…”
Lily shook her head and brought her focus back. “What’s happening? Every time I look at Anthony, it’s like I lose all control.”
Alice tensed up as she reached behind her. Lily guessed she had a dagger hidden, so she backed up. “I’m just curious… I have an analyzer skill, and it’s not pinging anything. I don’t mean any harm.”
“Why should I tell you?” Alice said, her face scowling. Her voice portrayed her hostility as Lily began to panic.
“I-i am truly ju-just curious! I research magic in my spare time, and his aura is similar to a… friend? Party member? Lo- it doesn’t matter. It feels so similar to something I’m researching. I was just wondering if he was blessed by a god or goddess.” Lily quickly spouted off. She lifted her hands subconsciously to show the lady her surrender. She hoped her sincerity made it through to her.
She eased her hand as she slowly stood up. She let out a sigh and loosened her shoulders. “He was blessed by Anka… it comes from his beauty mark above his lip. Women tend to get really clingy or obsessive. I’m sorry about the hostility, but I can never be too careful...”
Lily shook her head and responded. “No, no, no, I understand. I was just curious, like I said, I’ve experienced something very similar.” She was able to get out. “Was he chosen from a young age or when he got his class?”
She pondered for a moment, and Lily grew bright red as she was being studied. She may be overstepping here, but she was too curious. The goddess of beauty has chosen him to represent her beliefs. It wasn’t too far from Claire, but came with far fewer obligations. He wasn’t a champion or priest of a god, but an example of the god’s virtue. His natural beauty probably drew Anka to bless him. Most gods chose distinguished individuals like researchers or warriors, but to find one who may have been born with it is incredible. Her curiosity was truly piqued as she had only heard of the Revered but had never met one.
Alice tilted her head. Lily went from a blushing, squirming mess to a giddy woman ready for answers. She could only imagine what the woman was thinking, but she decided to humor her. “He was blessed from birth… Thankfully, our Lady was just and let him stay with me...” She trailed off as Lily’s eyes filled with intrigue.
Lily gave her a wide smile as more questions formed in her head. Did he get visited by the goddess? Can he hear her? What exactly does her blessing give him? Does he know other Revered people? But before she could get a word out, she heard his angelic voice.
“Alice! Everyone was so kind and generous. They really enjoyed our performance. Ah, thank you for watching us.” He said to Lily before bowing.
Lily froze. The effects of Anka’s blessing came over her. She noticed every little detail of the man before her. His thin lips, striking eyes, and slight curves. Even his blond, shoulder-length hair seemed so perfect. He was so thin, yet athletic, that even she could probably pick him up. It sent her perverse mind into a frenzy and caused her to lose all train of thought.
Alice caught on quickly and replied for her, “This is Lily. She was just asking about you. Seems you’ve gained a new fan.”
Anthony’s face lit up as he clasped his hands together and did a little dance. He rushed closer to Lily and grasped her hands. “Really?!? I’m so happy. I hope you stick around for our next performance.”
Lily awkwardly nodded her head as she felt his smooth, dainty hands. It was nearly too much for her, and she was thanking her goddess that she had properly adjusted herself beforehand. She took in the details of his makeup, perfectly coating his pale skin and his mascara ending in a little wing. She felt an urge to take this boy wash over her. It was only when Anthony released her hands that a moment of clarity hit her.
“Anthony… are you able to talk to Anka?” She got out. She clasped her hands over her mouth. She really overstepped now.
Anthony tilted his head, and his smile slowly disappeared. “It’s Toni, and why do you ask?”
His little head tilt nearly caused Lily’s knees to buckle. It was such a cutesy look that she could barely handle it. But her curiosity took over. “Okay, Toni, I’d rather speak in private with my party… we could use the guidance of a goddess.”
Toni pursed his lips and thought for a moment. He looked to Alice for guidance, but she just shrugged. “I have some time, but I’d rather not go to a room or anything until after my last performance…”
Lily shook her head and replied, ”That won’t be necessary! We just… we have someone like you… Oh gods, that was probably too much information. Whatever, we have someone that’s been visited by a goddess… we could use the advice.”
Toni smiled at her as he let out a sigh. He put his hand on his chest and continued. “Ohhh, okay. I can try to talk to her, but I’d prefer if we didn’t go to a room.”
“Is this a good idea? You know how she can be…” Alice interjected. Her eyes were focused on Toni as he gave her a slight nod. Alice sighed and went to find a hidden table.
“Forgive her. She has to deal with a lot of… complications when it comes to my gift.” Toni said, his sapphiric eyes looking into hers. “Are you an adventurer? I would love to hear your tales if you were.” He had closed the gap again.
Lily couldn’t handle the attention she was receiving from the cute man. The way his attire moved with his walk, his slightly toned tummy, and his hips were a lot for Lily to take in. She had the urge to take him like before, but she took a deep breath. She mimicked Jasmine for a moment before she spoke.
“Can I quickly grab one of my party members? She’ll have a better idea what to ask her.” Toni nodded enthusiastically, and Lily sped off to find Jasmine. She didn’t have time to go get Claire, but she knew Jasmine would have a level head about this. Or at least, she hoped she would.
Lily found Jasmine at the bar, talking to a bartender. They had serious expressions on their faces as they spoke in a low tone. Lily rushed up to Jasmine as the two turned to look at their intruder.
“Jaz, sorry to interrupt, I need your help.”
Jasmine tensed up before getting up. Lily looked panicked, and she didn’t know why. Did her party members find alcohol, or did Elsie piss someone off? She followed her friend back by the stage, where a lone table was obscured by a support pillar.
There she found two people, a man and a woman who seemed to be related. The man seemed to be free, not a slave of any noble. Must be the singer the bartender mentioned.
Chapter 41: Anka’s reply
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“What’s going on?” Jasmine said cautiously, her dagger readied in her left sleeve as she eyed the woman.
“Jaz, this is Alice,” Lily said, pointing to the woman. She nodded. “And this is Toni… He’s a Revered.”
Jasmine’s shoulders untensed as she cautiously sat beside Lily. She was thankful no one had caused a scene. She’d never met a god’s revered people before, but she knew of them. “Toni, Alice, nice to meet you. Sorry for the hostility, I have some… rowdy party members that I assumed caused trouble.”
Toni shook his head. His eyes beamed while he studied Jasmine. “Are you both adventurers? I would love to hear about your tales! I love making them into songs. I have so many from the adventurers back home, but none from this area.”
His enthusiasm caught Jasmine off guard, but she quickly regained her composure.
“Yes, I am. And I’m afraid the tales I tell would be far too depressing to be made into a song.” Jasmine replied. She watched the smile slowly fade.
“Aw, no matter. It’s always a delight to meet adventurers. You women are so interesting to learn about, and the tales you tell are so romantic, so daring, and sometimes, so tragic. I hope I didn’t dredge up any bad memories. I have a tendency to get excited easily.”
Jasmine nodded before replying. “No worries, I can tell you meant well. And I could hear your performance from the bar. It was quite good.” Toni smiled brightly as Jasmine turned to Lily. “You needed my help for something?”
“Ahh, yes! Toni was blessed by Anka… and he’s going to try to communicate with her… I… need help asking questions.” Lily said through pauses, her eyes kept wandering to the singer as she tried to speak. She pried her eyes off Toni’s smile to face Jasmine. She was curious as to why Jasmine wasn’t affected, but that could wait.
Jasmine took a moment to sort herself and narrow down her questions. Who was their Goddess? What was Her name? Why did She suddenly appear? All important questions, but if Toni could only ask one, she’d have to narrow it down. She took a brief moment to think as Alice helped Toni prepare. She had a handheld mirror up to his face to check his reflection. He patted away the sweat from his performance before the two fixed his makeup and attire.
Jasmine could hear Alice whisper to him. “Are you sure? You still have a performance and Anka’s-”
“Yes, they seem to need her guidance. I think we should help them.” Toni replied as he fixed himself. “We’ll figure something out later for the cooldown.”
“But what if-” Alice tried to get out.
Toni cut her off with a quick reply, ”If we can help, why wouldn’t we?”
She was pulled out of their conversation by Lily’s whisper, ”I think we should ask for guidance rather than answers. We need help with the religious side, right? Isn’t that what the Goddess needs to gain her form? We should ask about how best to gain more followers.”
Jasmine pinched the bridge of her nose. She hated how technically Lily was right. They had a mission to grow Her strength and all. “Yes, but we need more information. What if She has malicious intentions? Or what if She’s stepping on another God’s toes? Or what does Anka think of her? Does She know of our Goddess?” Jasmine rattled off so many questions that had been annoying her.
Lily grasped her hand under the table. She could tell Jasmine was getting heated. “I understand. But I trust Claire… We need to have faith in her. We can verify her intentions later. We just need to take a leap of faith.”
Jasmine took a deep breath, holding her breath for a moment before she released. She hated it, but she needed facts. She worked on facts, not theories or faith. But Lily hit her weakness. She could put her faith in Claire.
“Fine, but why call me here if you already had a question in mind?”
“I-I… can’t think straight right now.” She said, her voice lowering so the duo couldn’t hear her. “Toni, his blessing… It’s affecting me. I’m surprised it’s not affecting you.”
Jasmine could see her face redden as she spoke. She took a glance below and noticed the bulge. Lily did well hiding it, but Jasmine’s trained eyes could see. She stole a quick glance at Toni while he fixed his eyeliner. She studied his face, his curves, and anything she could find. Nothing jumped out about him. He was pretty, but not her type. Maybe that was it?
“Okaaay, so you just needed me to talk for you?”
Lily nodded meekly, her eyes wandered to the singer as he adjusted his top. She gasped when he bent to fix his skirt. Jasmine shook her head; she’d need to be the professional again.
“Well, I hate to admit it, but I think you’re correct. We should figure out how best to start her religion and gain followers. It will probably answer the questions I have eventually.” Jasmine said, before letting out a sigh.
“Are you two ready?” Alice said, just in time. The two nodded as Toni held his mirror up to himself. He looked to his reflection before he whispered a chant. Neither Jasmine nor Lily could hear him. The mirror started to glow with a pinkish hue as Toni’s eyes rolled back. Alice caught him when he went limp. The mirror he was holding was now suspended in the air.
Jasmine glanced around. A wall hid the display from most of the room, but she didn’t notice any eyes on them.
“Ahhh… Toni! My dear boy, it’s such a pleasure.” A voice rang out from the mirror. Her silky smooth voice dulled Jasmine’s senses as Lily collapsed onto her shoulder. Her voice alone nearly sent the two women into a frenzy. “Alice as well! And it looks like you have guests.”
Alice seemed unaffected by the goddess’s presence. She nodded before speaking, “They have questions, do you mind?”
“Not at all, but we must hurry. Toni can’t hold the connection for very long. Poor thing is struggling already.” Her voice brought attention to Toni’s scrunched face. His eyes were closed now as his whole body seemingly tensed. He glowed slightly, the same pinkish hue as the mirror.
“Ahh, right! We need help.” Jasmine said she felt so awkward when she looked in the mirror. She was hoping to see this goddess of beauty. Her intrigue led her to lean forward. She felt sweat build up in her palms as she anticipated the image.
It wasn’t the Goddess, however. It was Toni’s reflection. Its eyes were different, though. They were replaced with a glowing pink light. Her shoulders untensed. She could think a bit better, but her voice still caused her to react.
“Ara ara… you’re marked by that Goddess. How interesting.”
She could feel her knees weaken at those words. Her voice alone was far too attractive. It was hard to explain, the tone, the pitch, everything sent her body into a frenzy. She focused on her breath as her fingernails dug into her skin.
“Yes… the new one. One we need to start worship for,” she was able to get out.
“Ah, yes, the new girl. I cannot wait-” She said before stopping. Jasmine felt her stomach drop as she thought the goddess was cut off. She looked to Toni, but he still glowed. Finally, she spoke up again. “Never mind that. You should have all you need. It’s now about followers. Find people like you and grace them with her virtues.”
As she finished, Toni let out a gasp before he shot up. He panted heavily as the mirror dropped. Jasmine caught it without thinking, thanking her reflexes as she looked in the mirror. She felt rage bubble up. She was mad. That was such a bad answer that she was willing to piss the Goddess off to let out her frustrations. Why did she listen to Lily? She should have just asked about the goddess’s intentions.
She felt Lily’s hand snake up her arm as it grasped her free hand. She squeezed Jasmine tightly before whispering. “It’s okay. Anka… she seemed to know of our Goddess. That’s a good sign. And her answer… I guess we should have expected a simple answer from the Goddess of beauty.”
Jasmine eased herself for a moment, thinking about the advice further. Lily was right, a Goddess of beauty had a much different experience than others. She could just show her face and get supporters. Just her voice nearly caused the two women to break. Given her perspective, it made sense.
“Well… I bet that was unhelpful.” Alice said, her voice filled with annoyance. She made sure Toni was okay before turning to the two. “I should have warned you about Anka. She… lives in a different world than us.”
“Go figure. Who would have thought that gaining more followers was the advice we’d need to get more followers?” Jasmine said dryly. Alice let out a snort at the remark. She could see that Alice felt similarly to her when it came to the gods they dealt with.
“She believes her blessing to bring its bearer prosperity. Who would turn down eternal beauty or the favor of all?” Alice said, her voice growing more and more annoyed. “But she doesn’t live the reality.”
Lily’s hand tightened in Jasmine’s as the two listened to Alice. They made their own guesses as to what hardships the two had to endure. Jasmine had seen firsthand what beautiful men had to endure, especially from noblewomen. “I see… I’m glad Toni has a… sister? To protect him.”
Alice paused before bursting out laughing, a full-on belly laugh. She nearly fell to the floor as she laughed. Eyes turned to the hidden table when Toni joined her. Jasmine and Lily tilted their heads at the reaction as they waited for the two to come out.
“I’m not… his sister… I’m his… mother.”
That shocked the two. They had heard of aging gracefully, but this lady did not look a day over 20. There were no signs of wrinkles, no age to be found, no scars or anything to identify her. The two scoured her figure looking for any signs as the mother and son recovered from their laughter.
“Ahh, sorry. It truly never gets old.” Alice said, wiping a tear from her eye. “Believe it or not, I’m 43 years old. I had Toni in my 20s, and his blessing extended to me. It’s quite jarring, but I’ve gotten used to it. It’s also weird for him to call me mom, so we decided my name would be better.”
Toni nodded eagerly before hugging his mother. “We got the most side eyes when I called her mommy, so Alice it is in public.”
Chapter 42: Mother’s intuition
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Toni left the duo to process what they had heard. He returned to the stage with a lyre in hand as he began another performance. He looked a lot more tired than before, but he pushed through. Jasmine stared idly at him before asking.
“So, how do you manage traveling? I can see him being a constant target for bandits or nobles.” Her eyes scanned the room; it was very easy to tell which women were under the effects of his gift. Less than half the room was idly eating, taking occasional glances before returning to their meal or conversation. The large majority were intently watching as the man played.
“It’s… not the worst,” Alice said. She watched her son play with a smile on her face. “His gift only affects women attracted to men, thankfully, so we are able to have a detail of women to protect us. Our noblewoman is very kind. I used to play in her court, and she helped me get pregnant.”
That shocked the pair. They’ve only heard or met nobles who abuse their powers. Especially from Elizabeth. She was always going on about the noble class and how they use people. Jasmine herself has met quite a few through her old party, and none of them could be considered kind to the lower classes. It was relieving to know that there were some out there.
“She saw herself as his grandmother and even paid for the women out of her own pocket… we are so thankful for her,” Alice said with a slight smile. “But you’re right. Far too many women have tried to take Toni. We’ve met quite a few noblewomen blinded by lust… We lost a lot of good women fighting them off.”
“Then why travel? It seems like it adds unnecessary risks.” Jasmine asked. She glanced at Lily, but she was watching Toni perform. “I wouldn’t risk it.”
Alice smiled and let out a sigh. “Anka told him to travel and show his beauty to the world… But also, he loves to perform. He loves to travel and hear people’s stories. I’ve never seen him as happy before we started playing together. My Lady said it was worth his happiness…”
“I don’t know… My… uh, lover, she lost her brother to our noblewoman’s greed. I don’t know if I could risk it.” Jasmine replied. She was curious as to how Claire would react to seeing a man. Or another individual blessed by a Goddess. But given how Lily was acting, it may be dangerous for her to meet with Toni.
“Oh, I’ve heard the stories that come from this place. Lady Myrtle, right? Thankfully, my Lady sent a platoon of knights to meet with her beforehand. Or else we’d never step foot here.” Alice replied. It relieved Jasmine to know that Alice’s Lady was so willing to help them. But she couldn’t help but be bitter. “We also have a squad of knights with us right now. They’re dispersed in the crowd right now to make sure nothing happens.”
“Damn, they must be extremely well trained. I can usually spot them pretty easily.” Jasmine said she raised an eyebrow before scanning the crowd. She found a few she thought to be adventurers before, but they could be the knights she’s speaking of. “I’m impressed.”
Alice nodded and replied, “Like I said, my Lady sees Toni as her grandson. She would never skimp out on protecting him.”
“Ahh, I-I gotta go. I'll inform Claire about what the goddess said.” Lily shot up, her hands covering her lap as she quickly left. Alice let out a laugh.
“What’s got her all worked up?” She said while giggling. Jasmine smiled. If only she knew. “It’s a shame, Toni will be sad that she left.”
“Yeah, it’s probably best that she leave. Your son’s blessing had quite the effect on her.” Jasmine said. Alice nodded and turned to her son. He was sitting on a stool, playing his lyre while singing a tale. He sang of adventurers journeying to take back their home.
The two sat for the rest of the song. Neither spoke as they watched Toni’s performance. Jasmine had to admit, he was very pleasing to watch. His fluidity in his strokes and his voice. Even the fabric of his clothing seemed to dance as he played his lyre. She looked to Alice, whose face was lit up with pride.
Jasmine felt a pang hit her chest as she thought about it. Alice looked so proud of her son, and it made Jasmine start to look internally. Would her mothers look at her the same way? Her mothers weren’t fighters like she was. They were a craftswoman and a huntress. Not a killer like her. She must have been scowling as Alice tapped her hand.
“Are you okay?” She whispered as she scooted closer. “Did his song bring up bad memories?”
Jasmine shook her head and fixed her facade. “No, just have a lot on my mind.”
Alice frowned before speaking. “That’s a lie.”
Jasmine flinched. She was shocked. She just met this lady, how would she know? “I may not look like it, but I am a mother. And mothers know when you’re lying.”
Her face was serious as she leaned towards Jasmine. It felt like she was staring into her soul, and she quickly broke. She didn’t know how or why she did, but she spoke. “I just… I lost my mothers when I was very young… I never got to experience much with them. Your pride in your son had me questioning myself…”
She felt her face redden as she finished speaking. She was internally cursing herself for being so emotional today. From start to finish, today was filled with her emotions driving her. She needed to do better. Her thoughts were interrupted by Alice.
Alice’s face softened as she leaned in to hug her. “I pegged you as the type immediately. The one who hides her baggage, her pain. The Knights’ Order is filled with them. All so afraid of letting it out.” Jasmine felt the woman wrap her arms around her. “My wife was also like that. It took me ages to get her to open up.”
Jasmine felt tears well up in her eyes. It felt odd hugging her. She’d expect her body to react strongly to this attractive lady embracing her. But something was different about her hug. It felt warm, comforting. Like a mother. She found her body missing it as Alice pulled away.
“I hope you found a lover you can confide in. Too many die carrying their burdens alone…” Alice whispered softly in her ear. She rubbed the top of Jasmine’s head as she whispered to her. “It’s okay to feel your emotions. You’re not a machine.”
Jasmine breathed deeply. It felt nice to have Alice soothe her, but she was all cried out after the day she had. “I just question myself. Would my mothers look at me like how you look at your son?”
“Shhh, I have no doubts your mothers are looking at you with pride and joy. Their daughter grew to be a strong, capable woman from what I can tell.” Alice said gently. Jasmine fully believed her now, despite her looks. She felt far older than she appeared. Her embrace brought back memories of her childhood, of her mothers. Of the good times she had before they were taken from her.
“Thank you. I’ve had a… rough day today. I’ve cried more times in the last 15 hours than I have in 15 years.” Jasmine responded. She let out a small laugh before she stretched. “I really need to get a hold of myself.”
“You’ll find it easier to control your emotions and your outbursts if you regularly talk about them,” Alice replied. Her voice now sounded older to Jasmine, which caused her head to hurt. It still couldn’t reconcile the fact that she was in her 40s. “I hope you confide more in your lover or in Lily. She seemed like a smart young lady.”
Jasmine nodded, ”I actually just spoke with Claire about my mothers. It felt nice to open up to her, but I still have scars… My last lover wasn’t the greatest.”
“Claire is her name? I hope she took it well.” Alice smiled. “And as for your last lover, if you don’t want to speak about it yet, it’s okay. You should talk about it when you feel ready.”
Jasmine nodded. She wasn’t ready yet. Just thinking about it caused her chest to tighten. She had given Claire the bare minimum earlier, but there was a lot more that had happened back then. It made it hard for her to truly accept Claire and the others. Some part of her was still holding out despite how badly her body craved that connection with her party members. Her hand squeezed her chest right where her heart was, the center of the pain.
She was pulled out of her thoughts by Alice patting her head again. “Take your time. Just make sure not to project her actions onto Claire.”
Jasmine nodded; thankfully, she hadn’t done that. She couldn’t imagine Claire lying to anyone, so she didn’t have to worry about that. But there was that voice in the back of her head. The voice she should have listened to back then. It kept her from doing more or getting emotionally involved with the twins. Even with Lily, despite the age of their friendship, she still held herself back.
Toni finished his song, cutting off Jasmine’s thoughts. She turned to the singer as he bowed. It was a fitting time to leave, as any more and Alice might get her to spill their secret. “I should go and join Lily. It was nice talking to you.”
Alice nodded and gave her one last smile. “You as well. I hope you find the necessary strength to deal with your past. And deal with a Goddess.”
She was able to get one last laugh out of Jasmine before she left. It felt nice to talk to her, but she folded too easily to her. Maybe it was a skill, or maybe it was exactly what she needed. Whatever it was, Jasmine finally felt like she could put this behind her.
Chapter 43: One last night in a bed
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She ran into both Elsie and Claire as she left the dining room. Claire looked to be deep in a trance, like Lily was, while Elsie tried to engage her. Jasmine smiled as she approached the two. Claire had a cup with the unmistakable smell of alcohol in it.
“Oh gods, please tell me that’s her first cup,” Jasmine said before she grabbed Claire’s hand. She interlocked her fingers with Claire’s as she looked to Elsie for an answer.
“It is, she’s barely drank from it. She stopped, well, doing anything after that man started singing.” Elsie said with a bit of annoyance. Jasmine smiled before grabbing the cup from Claire’s idle hands. She could use a drink after what she just experienced. Claire didn’t even react as she kept her eyes on Toni. He was thanking the crowd while his mother set up to join him.
“Talked to a goddess by the way,” Jasmine said before taking a sip. Elsie snapped to look at her.
“Lily told me about that just a moment ago. Was her advice really just ‘get more followers’?” Elsie asked with a head tilt.
“Yes. Can you believe it? For a moment, I thought she would give a good starting point or pointers on organizing worship. But no…” Jasmine said. Elsie rolled her eyes before replying.
“Guess we’ll have to get creative. People will be suspicious if our worship was just sex or massive orgies. How do we even go about creating rituals?” Elsie asked as she snuggled into Claire. She did it mostly to hide Claire’s obvious arousal, but she also enjoyed her warmth.
“Asking the wrong gal. Maybe we should see a priestess or something. Maybe there are books on it. But I doubt we’ll find any of note here.” Jasmine replied before taking another swig of Claire’s drink. It was a sweet-tasting beer that was pleasant on the tongue. “Hell, maybe we can find other Revered people and get them to talk with their gods. But the other gods might be as useless as Anka.”
“True…” Elsie said, her voice trailing off as she took a sip of her own drink. “Was she hot?”
“I don’t know. She used that singer’s image when we spoke. But her voice was.” Jasmine said. It was a weird thing to say, but it was true. It got a giggle out of Elsie that seemingly snapped Claire out of her trance.
“Wait, what? Jaz? When’d you get here?” Claire asked as she blinked rapidly. Jasmine looked to the stage, and Toni was blocked off by a new crowd of women.
“Just now. Don’t worry.” She said before finishing Claire’s drink in one big gulp. She wiped her mouth and smiled at her.
“Hey! Is that mine? I wanted to try drinking again while I was in a better mood.” Claire exclaimed. Jasmine just laughed, and Elsie offered her own.
“I’ll grab us a bottle if you’d like. Should we make use of the bed?” Jasmine asked, her hand tightening around Claire’s. Claire nodded eagerly as Jasmine broke off from her. Elsie gave her a sly smile as they passed before leading Claire back up the stairs. Jasmine felt a growing need fill her, and her chest began to burn. She bought a bottle of wine before following the two to their room.
Lily had followed Ana’s lead and fallen asleep. She was found cuddled up to the girl as Elsie and Claire entered the room. The moment the door closed behind her, Elsie jumped into her arms. “Shame Ana’s asleep. Would have loved to have you both.”
Claire felt her cock throb as she grabbed Elsie’s thighs. She was straddling Claire while being suspended in the air. Their lips met as Claire did her best to walk to the unoccupied bed. Elsie let go of Claire when she felt the bed, but wrapped her legs around her waist. She sprawled out on the bed, tightening her grip around Claire’s waist.
“You look so pretty from this angle.” She said without thinking. She felt Claire react to her compliment as a hunger filled her green eyes. Elsie bit her lip, feeling Claire grind against her. She could feel her lover’s length as she moved her hips up and down.
“Fuuuck Elsie… I gotta take these off.” Claire said as she undid her shirt. She threw it to the side before her bra followed. Elsie tightened her legs around Claire. She gave her a sly smile as she restricted Claire from taking her pants off.
“Gonna have to force me,” Elsie said before biting her lip. Her eyes moved down Claire’s body, focusing on the Paladin’s abs. She could feel her lover’s cock straining against her inner thigh. It begged to be free. She licked her lips as she felt Claire’s hands grab her thighs tightly. Her strength surprised Elsie, pulling her legs apart with barely any resistance. The act turned her on even more.
Elsie’s own arousal tented her dress as she looked into her lover’s eyes. She felt her chest burn seeing Claire undo her pants. A growing need for Claire to fill her rose within Elsie. But then a pair of hands appeared to help her.
“Gods… couldn’t even wait for me.” Jasmine cooed into Claire’s ear. With two pairs of hands, Claire’s pants fell to the ground. The assassin was grinding her length against her lover’s butt.
“Jaz. I can feel you already… It’s been so long since we’ve, ahh, please take me again,” Claire was able to get out between moans. Jasmine was pressed against her back as she kissed her neck. Elsie slipped her dress off before she readied herself for Claire. She was stroking her own cock, waiting for the two above her
“Way to steal the attention from me,” Elsie said, annoyed. She received a laugh from Jasmine as she slipped the panties off Claire. With a meaty slap, her cock landed on Elsie’s thigh. Her thick, hot cock dwarfed her own. She felt her pussy quiver as she felt it throb.
“My goddess… Please, Jaz, stop teasing me already.” Claire whined. Elsie saw Jasmine’s hand moving behind Claire. She couldn’t see what she was doing, but she had a good guess. She heard another pair of pants fall as Claire let out a gasp. Her cock throbbed and hit Elsie’s. She felt her length rub against her own, and she couldn’t take it anymore.
“Claire! Eyes on me.” She commanded, and it snapped Claire out for a moment. She looked down at Elsie’s cock, and she grasped it in her hand before moving to line herself up. She looked into Elsie’s eyes before she felt Jasmine behind her. She turned her head to look at her lover, but she thrust into Claire’s butt. Claire gasped as she was pushed into Elsie.
“Ahhh, fuuck, this hole feels sooo different.” Jasmine moaned into her ear. Claire felt her breath hit her skin and felt goosebumps rush across her skin. She bottomed out inside of Claire’s butt as she pushed Claire forward. Elsie was doing her best to adjust to Claire’s size. Claire was pushed so fast that she didn’t have much time to adjust. Her breath caught as she felt so full. It didn’t help that Claire was stroking her cock.
“Shit! Holy Goddess of Virility! You’re too big!” Elsie nearly screamed. She could see a bulge appear all the way up to her navel. She rested her hand on it as it throbbed. The three stood still for just a moment before Jasmine pulled back. Claire let out a moan as she chased Jasmine. Elsie, in turn, felt Claire leave her as it became easier to breathe.
Jasmine thrusted forward again, slapping into Claire. Claire was pushed back into Elsie. Jasmine controlled the pace as Claire bounced back and forth between the two. Her hand gently stroked the blond girl’s velvety shaft while they moved. Her hand was slowly covered in precum as Elsie began to moan and squirm. She was close, it seemed, but Claire needed more.
“Ahh, faster Jaz… I want you to go faster.” She moaned.
Jasmine paused from kissing her neck before letting out a giggle. Claire shivered. She felt Jasmine’s breath hit her neck. Her arms wrapped around Claire’s waist as she slammed her hips into Claire. Without pause, she pulled back and began to thrust fast and deep into Claire.
“Claaaire!” Elsie moaned. Her cock erupted with white, sticky cum as ropes hit her belly and breasts. Claire kept stroking her lover’s cock, feeling her lover’s inner walls tighten around her cock. Elsie’s eyes crossed as Claire continued to thrust within her. It added to Claire’s pleasure when Elsie tightened around her. Her mind blanked as she felt Jasmine’s length move in and out of her bowels.
She grasped the top of Jasmine’s head with her free hand, her fingers raking through her hair as she moaned. Jasmine didn’t slow down. She went faster, wanting to get back at the smug mage. She didn’t care that Elsie was mid-orgasm. Slaps echoed through the room as she thrusted into her lover. Her cock wanted release, but not before Claire. She had a primal need for Claire to cum. Her whole body ached for her lover to cum.
She had to hold on even if she craved release. She tightened her grip as she bit down on Claire’s neck. When she did, Claire let out a groan. She panicked for a moment, thinking she had hurt Claire, but her whole body shook. Jasmine caught her as Claire’s knees weakened. Pleasure took over Claire. She released her cum deep within Elsie, who was a panting mess.
Rope after rope filled Elsie as she found it harder and harder to stay conscious. Her vision blurred upon feeling her lover fill her with baby batter. She felt the heat flow through her body before Claire nearly collapsed on top of Elsie. Jasmine lay her down before she thrusted as deep as she could into Claire. She let out one last moan before she emptied herself inside.
She pumped Claire’s bowels full of her cum while the two women tried to recover. Their bodies ached, and their balls felt so empty. They had gone overboard today and were left breathless and sweaty.
But Jasmine hadn’t.
She was able to recover quickly after finishing inside Claire. Her mouth watered as she pulled out of Claire. Her precious, thick cum poured out of her butt. She took a moment to admire her anal creampie, her chest burning with desire.
She licked her lips as she moved to press her face against Claire’s butt. She licked at the girl’s hole, lapping up every drop of cum she could find. Claire giggled at the sensation while Elsie squirmed below her. She let out a soft moan in the blond’s ear as Jasmine’s tongue entered her. Elsie felt her cock stiffen, poking into her belly.
“My goddess… You’ve orgasmed like 20 times today and are still rearing to go. I bet you make Her proud.” She whispered in Claire’s ear. Claire reacted to her compliment with a throb and a giggle before Jasmine moved on. Elsie felt Claire shift and soon after, felt Jasmine’s dexterous tongue lap at her folds.
“Hoooly Goddess! I can’t anymore… I need, hah, rest…” Claire whined between deep breaths.
Elsie’s cum covered belly was rubbing against her as Jasmine’s tongue caused her to react. Jasmine pulled back from Elsie before helping the two shift on the bed. They lay naked in each other’s arms as Jasmine flanked Elsie. Claire cuddled up on her left, while Jasmin cuddled up on her right. She had two women on each shoulder as they wrapped their limbs together. They snuggled up.
“I hope Lily or Ana is up for driving tomorrow. I’m going to want a nap.” Jasmine whispered to the two before they drifted off to sleep in each other’s arms.
They completely forgot about the wine.
Chapter 44: To Cyprus
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The party awoke with the morning sun. Lily and Ana were spooning in the other bed while the trio awoke in a puddle of limbs. The trio groggily got up and prepared to set out. Thankfully, Lily and Ana had a good night’s rest, so they were able to get all their belongings back in the carriage. They also handled the checkout as Claire carried a tired Elsie onto the carriage. Jasmine immediately pulled out the blankets and padding before promptly falling asleep. Elsie soon joined her as Claire reentered to help Lily with their luggage.
“Ah, this must be your party.” A voice called out. Both Lily and Claire turned to see Alice. “I’m Alice. I was the guitarist for last night’s entertainment.” She said, holding out her hand.
“Claire, it’s nice to meet you. Give my compliments to the singer. He had an angelic voice.” Claire responded. Shaking the woman’s hand.
“So you’re Claire…” Alice said before pausing to look her up and down. Claire took in her appearance as she was very similar to the singer. She couldn’t believe it when Lily had told her that she was in her 40s. She found herself ogling the woman’s curves as she spoke up again. “You have a lot on your shoulders, it seems… good luck.”
“Yeah. It’s not all bad.” Claire responded before she caught a glimpse of the singer. He looked dead tired, and his face looked much paler than last night. Her mind stopped for a moment. He was still wearing his enticing attire from last night. Her eyes admired his dancer’s physique before she snapped out of it. “I could… say the same for you. Good luck, and I’ll be praying for both of your safeties.”
“Thank you, we’ll be praying for you as well. Here,” Alice said before holding her hand out again. She handed Claire an insignia with a Gryphon on it. “This is my Lady’s seal. If you need help, then use the incantation.” She pointed to the ring around the seal with magic words carved in.
“Thank you,” Claire said, admiring the craftsmanship. She’d have to talk to Elizabeth about who this insignia belonged to.
“You're welcome. Just… help Jasmine. She needs it.” Alice said with a more serious face. Claire nodded to her.
“I’m doing my best…” Alice nodded back, letting silence fall over them. Claire spoke up again, wanting to get going. “I wish we could stick around and properly meet, but we have to get going. Say goodbye to Toni for me.” Claire said before bowing to her.
Claire waved to Toni as he approached, but she feared how his blessing would affect her. Both Claire and Lily quickly exited the inn after one last goodbye. Lily joined Ana in the driver’s seat as Claire felt her fatigue from last night take over. She joined her lovers in the pseudo-bed in the back.
The duo drove the carriage for the entire day, opting to let their party members rest. They had the map ready for their first destination and exited the city with no issue. They passed the time by having Lily teach Ana about her craft. Ana was always eager to learn new things, and Lily found joy in teaching her about herbs and ingredients. Thankfully, the roads to Cyprus village were extremely safe, so they didn’t have to worry about attacks.
The trio stirred later in the afternoon. They began to find their own ways to pass the time. Elsie had stolen a few of Claire’s books and was reading her old favorite first, much to her annoyance. She even lay with the “Knight’s Oath” book cover facing Claire just because she could. Jasmine was taking stock of her tonics and poisons, making sure known had been damaged or misplaced. Before sharpening her blades and arrows.
Claire was using the knife Jasmine gave her to learn whittling. It may not be the smartest thing to do on a moving carriage, but she figured if she got hurt, Ana could heal her. She was starting with just simple spear-like sticks. Sharpening them into a point to get a rhythm and technique down. Even with the occasional bump or stop, she was making solid progress. It also felt nice to finally use her lover’s gift.
All five found ways to pass the time while they traveled in the carriage. Their first request was the simplest of the batch and the easiest to complete. A pack of giant rats was terrorizing a village’s food supply and making it hard to prepare for winter. These 4-foot-high monsters weren’t the strongest, but in packs of 10 to 20, they could easily overwhelm people. With their destination a week’s drive away, the five used a lot of their time to prepare.
They went over training and tactics while traveling, and had mock runs of combat before nightfall. Jasmine had packed a book full of information on common and even rare monsters for the three girls to look at. It was interesting to read about powerful monsters like manticores, wyrms, and even hydras, but the lower-level monsters usually boiled down to: harmless by themselves, but dangerous in a group. It still provided useful information on weak points and even habits of the monsters. The giant rats were outlined as somewhat intelligent but physically weak.
At night, though, they passed the time the best way they knew how. They made sure not to go overboard with it and exhaust themselves for the next day. But that didn’t stop them from satisfying their lust and even exploring new avenues of pleasure before the watch started. Claire took note of her lover’s discoveries and even started writing them down. It helped to keep track of and maximize their pleasure.
She noted that Lily had a tendency to be more passive and preferred to help others reach their climax. Elsie very much enjoyed multiple partners attending to her needs. Ana had the most to discover, though. She liked to pleasure her sister quite a bit and be on the receiving end, but it also seemed like pain enhanced her pleasure. Claire had some guilt when she knowingly hurt Ana, but the way she moaned eased quite a bit of it. Jasmine was the easiest as she could go a full session with just orally pleasing her lovers, not even needing to get off herself.
Claire had to thank the Carpenter’s for their design of the carriage when they got back. It was incredibly spacious with storage underneath and on the sides of the cabin. It had a floor large enough to fit bedding and all five women comfortably, even with Lily’s travel workbench. It made for an excellent sleeping spot and saved the party loads of time. They didn’t have to set up tents or worry about the weather. Lily even discovered how to collapse the seats on the sides to make more room for their nightly activities. They had truly thought of everything.
Thus, the Scarlet Seraphs repeated this daily cycle as they made their way to Cyprus village. Thankfully, no threats appeared, even given the time of year. So they didn’t run into any major road bumps or monsters that they had to worry about. Watch was established and taken far more seriously than last time, and all sexual activities were prohibited once the first watch began.
Drivers rotated in pairs to keep each other company. Each day passed faster than the last as the new adventurers looked forward to the first quest on their journey. Claire could feel her anticipation build with each passing hour. She was itching to use her skills and gain more levels. She looked forward to how her kit would change with levels and finally having the power to change things.
Elsie was somewhat hesitant, however. She was looking forward to stacking her Bestowed abilities with Lily’s potions. However, she was nervous to fight. She was confident in her abilities, but needed time to get used to Claire’s rhythm. They had trained back home, and any extra time they had while traveling was spent going through the motions of combat. But she still felt hesitant. She had been going through hypotheticals with Claire before she fell asleep.
Claire was driving with Elsie lying on her lap when she spotted them on the horizon. Roofs pierced the canopy of trees as houses could be seen, more similar to Restol than Clance, but it made her heart jump with anticipation. She looked at the map and double-checked the lines they marked to track their journey. She felt giddy as she knocked on the window to signal their arrival. A smile was plastered on her face as she thought about finally getting to fight monsters. Elsie roused to see the village.
“Huh? Oh, is that Cyprus?” Elsie asked as she rubbed the sleep out of her eyes.
“Looks like it. Finally, we’ll be able to fight.” Claire said, excitement evident in her voice. Elsie smiled at her before she took a deep breath. A pit formed in her stomach as her nerves spiked. She hoped that their training would yield results, and she wouldn’t harm her lover.
“Yeah… I just hope we fixed our issues with training. I couldn’t imagine messing up in actual combat…” Elsie said before looking down.
Claire grabbed her chin and lifted her head to face her. She locked eyes with Elsie before whispering. “None of that. Nervousness doesn’t suit you.” Elsie trembled in her grasp as she felt her face burn. “I know you’ll succeed. I trust you with my life.”
Elsie, for the first time in a long time, was lost for words. Claire so effortlessly shut the girl up with her little gesture. Her face was beet red as she stared into her green eyes. She didn’t even register Jasmine’s laugh coming from the window. All she could think about was how similar it was to a scene in the book she’d been reading.
“Finally got her to shut up. I’m impressed.” Jasmine said from the window. Claire turned to face the assassin.
“I had to. I hate it when any of you talk badly about yourselves.” Claire responded, her hand leaving Elsie’s chin. Elsie moved to chase her hand before snapping out of it.
“Oh Goddess of Virility, please smite Jasmine. She always finds a way to steal Claire’s attention from me.” Elsie said, clasping her hands together in a mock prayer. This elicited a laugh from Jasmine as she pulled herself into the driver's seat. It was big enough to fit all three, but it was kind of cramped. Jasmine sat on the other side of Elsie and pushed her closer to Claire.
Claire capitalized on the cramp seat by pulling Elsie under her arm. It made up for the interruption somewhat, but she was still annoyed. Jasmine looked to the village as it got closer and closer.
“So it begins.”
Chapter 45: Rat Attack
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Claire stopped the carriage by the central building, and Jasmine hopped off to talk to the village mayor. The two remaining watched as she entered the building before Claire tightened her grip around Elsie. Her giddiness remained, but her nerves also started to build. They were finally going to fight actual monsters, and she could barely sit still. Her left leg bounced while she anxiously waited for Jasmine to return.
Elsie wrapped Claire in a hug, her own nerves spiking. Her mouth ran dry as she rapidly went through the training they’ve done. Claire’s embrace helped ease it, but she also wanted Ana. Ana could always help when she felt this way. She heard the window slide open again and felt someone sit next to her.
Ana, as if on cue, was settling next to Elsie, trying to get comfortable. Claire moved her arm to hold Ana as well. Ana lay against Elsie, while Elsie felt her nerves ease up.
“Are you okay?” Ana whispered in her ear.
Elsie felt goosebumps as her sister spoke to her. She nodded before she felt Ana wrap her arms around her waist. Her nerves slowly dissipated as Ana got comfortable and Claire’s warmth took over. She closed her eyes and focused on their sensations.
“Alright, there’s a farm down the road that’s been their target. We’ll park the carriage there and stake out the barn.” Jasmine said as she exited the building.
Elsie’s eyes shot open. She had been enjoying the moment. She sighed as Claire whipped the horses to get them moving again. Jasmine followed on foot, so Elsie got to enjoy it for a few more minutes.
They parked the carriage between the farmhouse and the barn to give them enough room at night. They wouldn’t want to be heard when applying Claire’s Lover’s Boon. The owner offered to take care of their horses as thanks for fending off the rats. With the carriage parked and horses taken care of, they could prepare for their fight.
Claire held off putting on the metal plates of her armor because they’d need to apply her buff. But she had her leather armor on. Her nerves came back as they sat around waiting for nightfall. Jasmine was going through the plan and how involved she would be.
“There are 15 rats, according to the farm owner. We should assume there is more, but for now, we’ll plan for 15. I’ll be set up inside the barn to make sure Elsie and Ana aren’t attacked, but the rest is up to you three.” Jasmine said. All three nodded as Claire gripped her shield tightly. Her gloves hid her white knuckles, but her nerves had replaced her giddiness.
All three were extremely nervous, and Jasmine could tell. Their pale faces and how they either paced or their legs bounced were easy giveaways. Slimes were almost harmless even in groups, so fighting actual monsters was different. Jasmine sighed and knew exactly how to ease their nerves.
“Drop your pants, we’ll apply those buffs now,” she said. Claire snapped to attention and started on her pants. The twins dropped to their knees as all three crawled to meet their paladin. Claire was helped out by all three. Her leather trousers dropped to the floor. Her nerves didn’t affect her that badly, as her cock strained against her underwear.
With a satisfying slap, her cock landed upon Jasmine’s face. Her lust-filled eyes egged Claire on as all three began to please her. Lily watched on with intrigue. Claire’s moans echoed through the cabin as Lily began to rub her cock through her dress. She had a perfect view.
Jasmine expertly bobbed up and down her length. Her tongue stimulated the bottom of the shaft as her throat welcomed her tip. Claire’s eyes crossed when Jasmine’s nose touched her pelvis. Elsie and Ana had their mouths around her balls, their fingers rubbing against her feminine folds. It was far too much stimulation.
Combine that with her nerves, and she released her cum immediately. It shocked Jasmine as her eyes widened and she sputtered on her lover’s cock. Both twins watched as Jasmine recovered and backed up, letting them get their share.
“Sorry, sorry, sorry, I was s-so nervous and… and I-”
“It’s okay. I just wasn’t ready.” Jasmine said, wiping some of Claire’s cum off her lip. She stood and gave Claire a kiss flavored by her own cum. She moaned into Jasmine’s mouth as she felt the twins’ tongues clean her. They parted from the kiss, and Claire felt her nerves ease. “It’s actually convenient… We have more time to set up now.”
Claire pouted and wanted to say something. She felt unfulfilled and frustrated that she didn’t get to enjoy it, but at least her nerves were gone. Jasmine had to pull Elsie off of Ana and get them to finish their preparations. All three were frustrated as they were used to doing far more, but at least their nerves were gone. Lily and Jasmine coated the three in a scent remover before helping with Claire’s metal plates. The four exited the carriage once they were ready.
“Good luck! I’ll have potions ready for mana and health!” Lily said before closing the cabin off.
Claire could feel her frustration strain against her armor, but she needed to get her head straight. She focused on her breath, breathing deeply and readying her equipment. Her buckler shield still had marks from the slime attacks, and that got her back into the mindset. She thought back to the slime battle and how she used her skills and sword. She started going through hypotheticals in her mind as Jasmine climbed up to the second floor of the barn.
Elsie was standing close to Ana, going through her skills and what she and Claire had talked about. Wait for her defensive strike before attacking enemies near her. See where she lands after or where she’s pointing her shield as Claire’s used the face of her shield to aim the strike. Her sexual frustration was replaced with her nerves again as she thought through it. She gripped her wand tightly, holding back her nerves. Ana, on the other hand, was watching her sister closely.
She had spent many hours watching Claire’s training as they grew up. She had a much better understanding of Claire’s habits and rhythm when she fought. She was worried that Elsie would get inside her own head, so she grasped her sister’s hand and squeezed it tight.
“I believe in you.” She said to her. Elsie nodded a response before taking a deep breath.
Ana continued to hold her hand as it eased her own nerves as well. All three waited by a hole in the barn. It was created by the rats and could easily fit a person if they wanted to climb through. The plan was to ambush the rats as they entered the barn. They wanted to get a few inside first to isolate, so Claire climbed up a low wall next to the hole. Once 3 or 4 passed through, she would jump down to physically block the hole. It was Elsie’s job to kill or weaken as many of the isolated rats with a firewall so Claire could focus on the stragglers.
Ana, when she wasn’t healing, was to use her ward to block the entrance. Give her party members time to take care of the rats inside. If rats targeted them and Claire wasn’t able to get to them, Jasmine would step in. But for now, she was watching much like with the slime. She instructed Elsie to use her fire trap defensively if any of the rats noticed them and charged.
If the rats find another entrance or back off completely, the hole is to be abandoned, and Claire is tasked with shielding the twins. Depending on the rats’ decision, the three will stay in the barn to fight or give chase alongside Jasmine. The plan seemed solid, but there was room for improvisation. Claire could use her taunt to aggro the rats and force them to make bad decisions. Elsie could use her fire trap skill aggressively instead of defensively.
Everything was set. They just needed to wait.
As the sun fell in the sky and darkness took over, scurrying could be heard. Ana applied her buff to Claire as Elsie had her skill and Lily’s potions to buff her. Claire gripped her shield tightly when she started to hear the squeaking of rats. They were much deeper and louder than the barn rats she was used to. Her heart began to race as she heard them scratching at the wall. They were just outside the hole and readying to enter. They were sniffing around outside, searching for any new scent. Thankfully, Lily’s potions worked properly.
Claire saw a snout stick through the hole before it paused. She held her breath as the rat sniffed around. It eased through the hole, showing its entire body. It looked gangly with long limbs and a thin body. Its pelt was patchy and full of bald spots as its eyes burned a bright red. Its ribs could be seen through its skin, and it looked like a corrupted, sick rat. But instead of a small rodent, it was 4 feet high on all four legs and 7 feet long. The smell almost made Claire gag as it smelled of rotten flesh and feces.
Claire held back, letting it enter fully as another followed through. She looked back at her mage backline, they were hidden behind a box, waiting for her to start. She looked back at the rats as 2 more joined the first one. They looked very similar, but with different colored pelts and different patches. The smell was almost overwhelming her, but she waited for one last rat.
It crawled through to join its comrades as Claire readied her blade in a backhanded grip. She leapt from the shelf and landed with her sword pointed down. Her sword pierced the rat’s skin just behind its left shoulder blade, right where its heart was. Claire’s ears were filled with screeching as the room lit up in fire. The smell was worsened when burnt hair and flesh were added to the mix.
Chapter 46: Barnyard Bash
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Catching the rat by surprise and hitting its critical spot, Claire was able to take down the rat instantly. She abandoned her sword for now as she turned to face the three remaining rats. One was screeching while on its back, while the other two were looking at her. Their pelts were burning off as their skin started to melt. Claire had to pull her collar up to not gag on the smell.
She readied her shield and hit the closest one with it, stunning it, while the other was hit by Elsie’s fireball. That rat fell as the fire consumed it. Claire backed up to the rat she had killed previously, letting the stunned rat recover. She grasped her sword and used her foot to pull it from the rat. She was able to pull it as the rat ran towards her. She met the rat’s attack with her shield before stabbing it in its chest. She knocked it to the side as it let out one last screech before dying.
She spun around to check the hole, only to see two rats jammed up against Ana’s ward. She held out her sword, signaling to Ana that she was ready. The barrier fell, and she readied herself as two more rats charged her. She dodged the faster one before using her defensive strike on the slower one. She heard a fireball hit behind her when she stunned the second rat. She pressed the advantage and started stabbing into the rat’s chest and neck.
She was hit from behind by the first rat, but was able to roll and recover from its tail attack. She felt Ana’s healing spell surround her as she faced the first rat. It was on fire but still standing. Claire still had a few seconds of cooldown when the rat pounced on her. She met it with her shield as it crashed into her. They tumbled into each other as she started stabbing with her sword.
She pushed its motionless body off her, its blood coating her armor. She looked back at the hole again, and none of the rats were there. She immediately retreated back to her party members, as their safety was the most important. She made it to the twins without spotting any more rats. They had defeated six so far, meaning at least nine were left outside the barn. She looked to Jasmine’s hiding spot and found her observing outside.
“What are they doing?” She asked.
“Circling the barn and cutting off the exits. We’ll be ambushed if we use either of the doors.” Jasmine replied. Claire thought about what to do as Jasmine continued. “They didn’t leave any by the hole, though.”
She bit her lip as she started to form a plan. They were spread out now, so if they could isolate them in pairs or trios, it’d be easier to take out. She turned to Elsie and Ana and began to relay her idea.
“We’re leaving the barn.” She commanded. “The hole is closest to the back entrance, so we can take the rats there. Stay close to the hole and watch your backs.”
Both twins nodded as all three moved to the hole in the wall. Elsie had an idea for her mine as Claire crawled through. She went out right after Claire and helped Ana crawl out. All three scanned their surroundings.
No rats on this side of the barn.
“Okay, stay here and I’ll bring them over,” Claire said before moving. She had her back to the wall as she shifted towards the back of the barn. She made it to the corner and peered around the corner. She found three rats by the back door. She held up three fingers and then readied herself. She glanced back to make sure her mages weren’t in trouble, finding them both ready. She took her sword hilt and hit the face of her shield, creating a clang sound that caught the rats’ attention.
All three scurried to chase Claire as she backed up to give Elsie a clear line of sight. As the rats rounded the corner, a wall of fire appeared, setting them ablaze. Claire hit the first one with her defensive strike, slamming it into the other two. All three were pushed back into the firewall. She backed off after feeling the singing heat of Elsie’s spell.
Their screeching would attract other rats, so they had to be fast. Claire stabbed the first rat in the chest before the one farthest from her was killed by Elsie’s fireball. The last remaining rat tried to retreat, but Ana’s ward trapped it. Claire was able to kill it with one final stab before she hurried to her mages.
“Get behind me.” She commanded the twins as she pressed them against the wall. She had them behind her now. She looked left and right, looking for any movement. She didn’t have to wait long as a rat rounded the corner from the front entrance. It ran towards the three before hitting Elsie’s mine. It exploded in fire as it let out a gargled screech. Claire had to commend Elsie for that trap. It covered their blind spot when they focused on the back entrance.
Five more were either on the opposite side of the barn or by either of the entrances. Claire thought of what to do, but she was beaten to it.
“We should retreat,” Ana whispered to her.
Elsie nodded before adding, “We don’t know where they are now. Let’s regroup as they come towards the hole.”
Claire nodded. She covered for the twins’ retreat. She crawled back inside the barn herself as all three grouped up at the twins’ original spot. They were a bit tired and had used at least half of their mana so far, but they could take care of the remaining rats. Claire looked to Jasmine again as she relayed intel.
“They’re grouping up outside the hole again. Our intel was right, five remaining rats.” Jasmine said. Claire nodded as she decided her next move.
“I’ll use my taunt to get them inside. Elsie, wait for the fifth one before using your firewall. Ana, cover me while I corral them.” Claire commanded as the two nodded.
She moved back towards the room with the hole before taking a deep breath and using her war cry. She heard a chorus of screeching as the rats scrambled to crawl through the hole. Her taunt had worked on them.
She stood with her shield readied while rats funneled into the room, a fireball flew past her and hit the first rat to pass through. It was set on fire and nearly killed, giving enough time for two more to enter. The three charged at Claire as she steeled herself. She waited until the first rat was in the air before she hit it with a defensive strike. It landed on the second rat and tumbled into the third. All three were stopped momentarily when the fourth one entered. Claire took this time to stab the weakened rat, killing it.
She quickly backed up as the fourth pounced at her. It hit Ana’s ward and bounced off. Finally, the fifth entered through the hole. Claire backed up slowly as Ana’s ward fell. The rats were more cautious now as they approached.
It worked perfectly as their movements were slower.
She passed backwards through the door of the room and signaled to Elsie. A wall of fire erupted right in front of her, all the way to the hole. All four rats’ pelts were set ablaze with one fell swoop.
The four rats thrashed and charged at Claire in a panic. Ana’s ward was on cooldown, so she needed to block all four herself. She readied her shield as the first rat jumped at her. She smashed its head with her shield and braced for the second one. She rolled the second one off her shoulder and flung it behind her. She heard a fireball hit it before its screeching turned to a gargling. The third one charged right as her defensive strike came off cooldown, she used it and stunned it. That left the first and fourth rat. They both jumped at Claire as she blocked the first and stabbed at the fourth.
She tumbled onto her back when both rats hit her. She felt the fourth one’s blood run down her sword and felt no resistance when she moved it. The first rat, however, was clawing at her shield and exposed armor. Her right arm was pinned under the fourth rat, so she had to improvise. She released both her shield and sword before tucking her arms into her chest. She used her arms to push up against her shield, pushing the first rat off her. It worked as she rolled out from under the fourth and readied her fists.
The first rat’s head was hit by a fireball, leaving one final rat, the third one. It fully recovered and leaped towards Claire. Thankfully, Jasmine taught her unarmed combat as well. She caught the rat under its mouth, redirecting its bite before she used her other hand to grab its underbelly. She shifted her weight and arms with its momentum before slamming it to the ground. She unsheathed Jasmine’s gift from her belt and met the rat on the ground. She stabbed its chest multiple times before it stopped moving entirely.
Out of breath and covered in blood, she stood triumphant. She didn’t notice her wounds yet as the adrenaline was still pumping. She retrieved her shield from the first rat before turning the fourth rat over for her sword. She glowed a radiant yellow as Ana healed her scratch wounds. Thankfully, the scratches didn’t damage any of her metal armor, just some of the leather.
She returned to her mages with a smile on her face. Jasmine jumped down from the second floor and joined the three. “You girls smell horrible,” Jasmine said, pinching her nose. “But good job, didn’t even need me to step in. Claire, nice work taking command and improvising a plan. Elsie, good job not hitting Claire. And Ana, good job plugging up any holes.”
Claire felt her heart flutter at Jasmine’s compliment. She shifted in her stance as Elsie grumbled to herself. Ana hugged her sister before whispering encouragement in her ear. All three felt satisfied in their first true victory in combat.
“Now, did any of you level up?” Jasmine asked.
All three checked their sheets and nodded.
Claire found a new skill called parry that stunned the enemy. Her mind was already racing with the best ways to use it. Ana gained a taunting totem, and Elsie was shocked to find a lightning spell instead of a new fire spell. Usually, mages specialize in one element until they reach the teens, but Elsie got one on her third level up. Both twins looked at each other’s sheets. They were both close to another level up as well.
“Yeah, Ana and I are almost level 4 now, too,” Elsie spoke for them. She hugged her sister before Claire responded.
“I’m just under halfway to five, got a new parrying skill, should be handy to control enemies.” She smiled at Jasmine as she nodded.
“Alright, let’s get cleaned up and get to bed. Won’t need a watch tonight, but let’s take it easy.” She said before turning to leave.
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Level: 4 |
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HP: 20/22 |
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Mana: 11/11 |
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Exp: 40 |
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Strength: 9 |
Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 8(+3) |
Resistance: 10(+2) |
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Constitution: 6 |
Wisdom: 7(+2) |
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Charisma: 6(+2) |
Divinity: 7 |
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Defense: 12 |
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Level: 3 |
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HP: 14/11 |
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Mana: 21/21 |
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Exp: 80 |
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Strength: 2 |
Magic: 10 |
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Dexterity: 2 |
Resistance: 9 |
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Constitution: 4 |
Wisdom: 7 |
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Charisma: 8 |
Divinity: 3 |
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Defense: 7(+2) |
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HP: 17/14 |
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Mana: 18/18 |
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Exp: 78 |
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Magic: 3 |
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Resistance: 10 |
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Wisdom: 7 |
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Divinity: 11 |
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Chapter 47: Aftercare
Chapter Text
Claire was looking forward to celebrating with her mages after their fight with the rats. However, the fight took a toll on all three as after they cleaned up, they started to feel their fatigue. Claire found it hard to even keep her eyes open as she stared into Ana’s eyes. They lay nude on their bedding with promises of celebration, but their bodies craved sleep.
“Aww, I wanted to reward you.” Elsie whispered in her ear from behind before yawning. Claire could feel her warmth on her back as her grip tightened around Claire’s waist. She could feel Elsie’s length as it pressed into her back, but she too yawned.
“S-same… We have to reward our b-brave paladin.” Ana got out as her eyes fluttered. Claire had her wrapped in an embrace but was too tired to follow through. After the quick end to the previous sexual encounter, she felt incredibly frustrated.
“Fuck, Ana… Elsie… I’ll let you reward me tomorrow.” Claire whispered as she tightened her grip on Ana. Ana was smushed up against Claire’s breasts as their arousal rubbed against one another. She wanted to buck her hips or kiss Ana, but her muscles ached and her eyes felt heavy.
Jasmine’s laugh could be heard from the side, but none of the three responded. Lily pulled the blanket over the three, allowing them to finally get their sleep. The two older women watched as the newbie adventurers fell quickly to their fatigue. Smiles on their faces as Lily got comfortable in Jasmine’s lap.
“I think you deserve your own reward.” Lily whispered into Jasmine’s ear as she leaned her head back. “You’ve almost single-handedly pushed us forward. Kept these three in check and even missed out to make sure we stayed serious.” She turned to straddle the assassin.
Jasmine smiled as she looked into Lily’s lilac colored eyes. Her glasses fogged whenever Jasmine would breathe. She could feel her friend’s cock straining against her own as her heart began to race. “It’s been so hard… I’ve nearly cracked so many times.”
“Mmm, and for that you deserve a reward.” Lily said before giving her lifelong friend a kiss. Their tongues met and wrestled as Jasmine’s hands explored Lily’s body. She let out a gasp as Jasmine’s hands made their way to her breasts. Her breath caught as Jasmine kneaded them, she pulled back and pulled her dress off.
“My gods… How did I never notice your beauty before all this?” Jasmine whispered into Lily’s ear. Lily felt goosebumps run across her skin. She could ask herself the same thing.
“Too busy adventuring… While I was sooo focused on my craft.” Lily said, trying to mimic Elsie’s tone. This elicited a giggle from Jasmine as she helped Lily with the rest of her clothes. The two freed themselves of their clothing before their lips met again.
“Ohh Goddess…” Jasmine whimpered into Lily’s ear. Their cocks rubbed against one another’s as Lily grinded her hips. She could feel the heat from Jasmine’s length as it rubbed her own velvety shaft. Her feminine arousal leaked down her thigh, she was ready to reward Jasmine.
She grasped Jasmine’s cock, causing her to gasp in her ear, before lining herself up. She rubbed the tip against her folds, causing both to moan, before she impaled herself on Jasmine’s cock. She could feel her body accept Jasmine as she edged herself down. Her eyes crossed as she felt her butt make contact with Jasmine’s thigh. “Fuuuck.” She moaned into her lover’s ear.
She could feel Jasmine throb inside her, she rested a hand on her belly, feeling the intrusion. Her chest burned as she lifted herself up, rising up Jasmine’s shaft. She quickly sat back down, feeling Jasmine fill her. She bit her lip, not wanting to wake the others with her moaning.
Jasmine’s lust filled eyes watched her as she bounced in her lap. Up and down, her cock slapping against Jasmine’s abs as she rode her. Both friends stifled their moans as their slapping flesh echoed through the cabin. Jasmine teased her jiggling breasts, rubbing and squeezing them. This caused Lily to let out a moan that caused Claire to stir. The redhead rubbed her eyes as she took in her surroundings.
“Oh fuck… that’s hot.” Claire groggily said from the blanket. She had a perfect view of Lily’s rippling butt as she moved up and down Jasmine’s length. She saw where her two lovers connected and her cock throbbed against Ana’s. She moved to free herself, wanting to pleasure herself at the display.
She watched on with labored breaths as her lovers made love on the seat. Her own hand pumping her cock as she stifled her whines. She wanted to join the two, but also wanted to give them their alone time. Her earlier sexual frustration came back with a vengeance as she pleasured herself. Her hand was coated in precum as she let out a soft moan.
“Looks like we have an audience.” Jasmine whispered as she made eye contact with Claire. Lily turned her head to see Claire’s emerald eyes watching her. Her face reddened, but her lust kept her going. She could see Claire’s arm move as she was clearly masturbating. It emboldened her to pick up her pace.
Lily let out a moan as her thighs burned. She wanted release so badly now. Jasmine’s eyes and now Claire’s eyes were too much for the alchemist as she began to cry out. Jasmine silenced her with her hand, not wanting to wake the other two. Her muffled moans could still be heard as she sat down. She took every inch of Jasmine’s cock as Jasmine felt the unmistakably hot liquid hit her belly. Lily’s eyes hazed over as her pussy tightened around Jasmine.
Rope after rope of her cum burned Jasmine’s skin. Lily’s cock throbbed wildly and slapped against Jasmine. She let her friend ride her climax to its end as she stifled her cries, letting her belly and breast be coated in her friend’s thick baby batter. She licked her lips in anticipation as she heard a softer moan come from the bedding. Claire was painting Ana white as the younger twin began to stir. Jasmine helped Lily off her lap, her throbbing, wet cock still not satisfied as she pulled out of Lily’s quivering pussy. Her mouth watering as Claire finished on her sleeping lover. She moved to Claire’s head as Ana’s eyes widened.
In between her and Claire was a throbbing, wet cock that looked like it needed attention. She felt sticky cum baste her side and belly, but her eyes were locked on Jasmine’s length. She and Claire met to satisfy the cock. Their tongues danced across its shaft, cleaning it of Lily’s arousal. She let Claire suck on the tip as she watched, her hand pumping her own throbbing cock lubed by Claire’s cum. She knew Elsie would be mad she missed out, but her lust silenced her.
She was entranced by watching her lover bob her head on her lover’s length causing her throat to bulge at the intrusion. Claire’s lust filled eyes were idle as she bobbed her head on Jasmine’s length. Ana wanted to say something, anything to encourage her. “You’re such a good girl.” She whimpered to Claire as her nose hit Jasmine’s crotch. Claire paused before shuddering, Ana watched as the paladin’s eyes lost focus and she convulsed while choking on Jasmine’s cock.
She felt cum puddle beneath them as Claire let loose more of her precious seed. Jasmine herself threw her head back and moaned. She held Claire’s head in place as she released a torrent of cum down her throat. Pump after pump filled Claire’s stomach as her vision blurred. She felt the hot, viscous liquid pass down her throat as she slowly backed up.
Ana watched as Claire’s mouth overflowed with cum. Her lips burst forward with the white liquid as her cheeks puffed. Ana was there to catch it with her tongue, lapping at the side of her mouth as she tasted Jasmine. Jasmine pulled back, hitting Ana and Claire with the last few spurts. Their faces streaked with Jasmine’s cum as she dropped to meet the two. Both giggled wildly as Jasmine desperately licked their faces.
She even went under the blankets to clean Ana. She giggled as Jasmine’s tongue glided across her breasts and belly. Afterwards, she made sure to finish poor Ana off as well as her hand desperately stroked her cock, gulping the twin’s cum down after properly using her mouth to please her. Claire, was scooping what she could off of Jasmine and feeding it to the giggling twin. They shared in Lily’s taste as Lily crawled behind Ana. All four were breathless and tired as they finished cleaning themselves. Elsie was still asleep, making Claire feel a bit bad, but she’d make it up to her tomorrow.
Jasmine crawled back out before planting a kiss on Claire. She had saved some for Claire as a mix of Ana’s and her own was pushed into her mouth. The two shared in its taste, passing it back and forth before Claire swallowed it. They parted with one last lust filled staredown. “Fuuck… You looked so pretty with my cum on your face.” Jasmine said.
Claire’s heart fluttered at the compliment. Thankfully, she didn’t cum again but her words echoed in her mind. Ana nuzzled up next to her as Jasmine decided where to fit in. Claire fell back onto her side with Jasmine’s words still filling her mind. Lily snuggled up behind Ana and wrapped her arm around Ana and Claire. Jasmine chose to snuggle up to Elsie as Claire felt her hand rest up her hip.
All four of her lover’s warmth flowed into her as her eyes felt incredibly heavy. She quickly fell asleep in their embrace as she dreamed of Jasmine’s words.
The morning after reminded Claire of her first time training. Muscles sore, eyes irritated, and the morning sun annoying her. However, she felt the unmistakable pleasure of her cock being sucked on. Her tired eyes fluttered open as she lay on her back now. She looked down towards her morning wood and saw someone under the blanket. One of her lovers was bobbing their head under the blanket. She watched the lump move up and down as she felt the hot, wet mouth around her cock. Her cock throbbed in her lover’s throat as she moaned before releasing into her lover’s mouth.
She heard her lover struggle to swallow it all as a light choking noise could be heard. She felt her cum hit her skin as the lover pulled her cock out her mouth. Claire felt goosebumps flutter across her skin as each sticky rope hit her. Her lover recovered from choking before their tongue glided across Claire’s skin. Whoever it was, wanted all of her.
She lifted the blanket to find Elsie’s blue eyes staring back at her from behind her wet length. Her lips had Claire’s cum coating it as she crawled up Claire to meet her. She kissed Claire, giving her a taste of herself as Elsie pushed Claire’s cum into her mouth. They parted with a strand of cum or saliva attaching them. “Sorry… was too tired to join last night.” Elsie whispered. “But I needed to reward you.”
Claire looked into her eyes, her cock throbbing as she did. It was between her lover’s thighs. She grabbed Elsie’s butt as she lay on Claire, ready to take her. “Shhh… quiet while I give you your reward for all your progress.” She whispered, kissing Elsie again. She rubbed her lover’s holes with her shaft, teasing her. She felt Elsie’s cock as it throbbed between them. She stifled Elsie’s moan with her lips as she plunged her cock into her wet, aching pussy.
Chapter 48: On the road again
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Elsie could not contain her moans. She couldn’t handle her lover’s length without some time to properly adjust. Her moans caused the others to stir making for a surprise morning greeting. Ana watched her sister with lust as she rode Claire, she offered Lily to use her butt for her own pleasure. Ana grinded against Lily’s length before Lily’s lust took over. Lily’s moans were slowly overtaking Elsie’s as she used Ana’s butt to please herself. Jasmine was kissing Claire and whispering encouragements in her ear.
“Give it to her… Good Girl… Goddess you look so pretty right now…” Were all whispered to Claire in between kisses as Elsie continued to bounce up and down. Her blond lover’s cock flailed wildly as she bounced up and down. It was too much for Claire as she released her cum inside Elsie’s waiting pussy. Her groan overtook the others as she grabbed onto Elsie’s hips, forcing her down. Elsie convulsed on top of her as her pussy tightened around Claire. She coated Claire’s face, breasts, and belly with her cum as the two lovers climaxed at the same time.
Ana let out a whimper as Jasmine jumped to her aid. She swallowed Ana’s cock as the girl released inside her desperate mouth. All while Lily emptied herself in Ana’s bowels. All four women were panting, as the morning sun came out. Elsie lay lifeless on top of Claire, as sweat and cum mixed between them. They took a moment to catch their breath, letting Jasmine have her fill of cleaning up. It was only then did Claire realize how sore she felt.
“Fuuuck… I’m going back to bed.” She whispered into Elsie’s ear, her flaccid cock was still inside Elsie. Elsie nodded as her breath was slowly brought back into control. She fell asleep with her lover still on top of her. Elsie soon joined her, enjoying the feeling of still being connected to Claire.
After confirming with the farm owner on what to do with the corpses, Jasmine came back with the reward and money she got for selling the monster material. The owner graciously helped with the horses as Claire was passed out in the back. She attached them to the carriage and got them situated for the journey. The two horses were fed, groomed and tended to yesterday so Jasmine left a couple coins to reward the farm owner.
Ana joined Lily in driving out of Cyprus. She was still intrigued by the Alchemist’s craft despite her fatigue, so that left Jasmine to attend to her sleeping lovers. She sat next to the two, watching as Elsie moved up and down based on Claire’s breathing. Elsie was so pretty when she wasn’t talking. It made her smile. They looked so peaceful. Her heart warmed as she watched the two sleep.
After several minutes, she did have to move on. She thought back to the previous night and how her party members reacted. Claire had exceeded her expectations as a leader. She was able to come up with a plan, execute it and allowed her teammates to improvise. She also listened to the twins when they added their own inputs. All things a good leader needed to learn she so effortlessly showed off.
She began to think back to her old party. How they’d bicker and argue about what best to do. Even arguing or insulting each other in the middle of combat. She would often have to cover for them as they would drop everything to argue, forgetting monsters were actively attacking them. They acted like it was a game. It was how she was able to get so strong in comparison. She overestimated the education of nobles when she first joined them and expected them to have better training.
She shook her head, she was thinking of her old party again. She didn’t need or want to think of them now. But it made her appreciate her party more. They seemed to have excellent chemistry while fighting, Elsie even managed to fix her issue with Claire. Whether it was growing up together, or the intimate relationship the three share, she didn’t know. She was just glad to have found party members that would listen and add to her.
She looked to Elsie, someone who annoyed her to no end and who’d argue with her. But, she also pushed herself to improve based on Jasmine’s observations. She actively listened to her guidance and adjusted. She was also fun to banter with sometimes. Jasmine sighed as she realized that she was beginning to feel for her like she felt for Claire. It scared her. It scared her to the core to feel this way about another. But Lily proved herself, Claire proved herself, Ana and Elsie were actively proving themselves. So even though it scared her, she decided to take that leap of faith.
She took one more deep breath before cuddling up next to Claire and Elsie. She felt tired as her own fatigue took over. She wrapped the connected lovers in her arms as she pulled the blankets over them. She kissed Elsie and Claire’s forehead before joining them in their slumber. She felt fulfilled sleeping next to them.
Lily was teaching Ana about her craft while they sat on the driver’s seat. Lily was explaining to her the step-by-step process to creating a mana rejuvenation potion. Ana was actively listening despite her fatigue, writing down the steps and asking important questions. Lily smiled as she’d make an excellent assistant. So to reward her student, Lily decided to be bold.
“Why don’t you sit here…” She said, patting her lap. Ana’s blue eyes widened before she nodded. The road before them was empty and would be for the rest of the day. She could indulge a bit with Ana. She pulled the hem of her dress back to reveal her panties, pulling her throbbing, hard cock out from under. Her face burned as her cock was exposed to the open air.
Ana gulped as Lily’s cock sprang out. It was hard and throbbing as Ana licked her lips. She adjusted her own dress to expose her butt before sitting on Lily’s lap. She felt her length in between her cheeks as the slight bumpiness of the road caused them to move. She looked back to see Lily’s lust filled eyes before she adjusted to fill herself. She sank all the way down Lily’s length, moaning as her pussy made room.
The two sat, letting the natural movement of the carriage do the moving. Ana felt every bump, every stone as they bounced. She listened to Lily’s moans as they traveled. It felt like teasing. They were moving just enough to feel the pleasure, but not enough to orgasm. It was like one, long teasing stroke.
They sat like that for who knows how long, their eyes doing their best to watch the road. Their conversation huskier as Lily whispered formulas into her ear. Ana took in the information as best as she could, trying her best to write it down and repeating what she heard. But Lily’s cock was too distracting, pressing into sensitive areas. She felt every throb and every movement. She did her best to recite back to Lily, but her mind blanked at every bump. Lily’s own moans encouraged her to bounce or move, do anything for release. But the slow burn of pleasure felt so nice.
Finally, Lily groaned into her ear. She couldn’t take it anymore as Ana’s womb was flooded with cum. They hit a rough patch causing the two to move wildly in the driver seat as Ana was filled with Lily’s seed. Ana let out a whimper as her cock coated the inside of her skirt. The two were shaking as the rough patch of road caused them to bounce more. She felt Lily’s cock move as her belly was filled.
All pretense of learning Alchemy was thrown out as Lily moaned into Ana’s ear. “Oh goddess… Ana you’re so tight.” She whimpered. Her chest burned as the two slowly recovered and the road smoothed out. Their dresses were stained and Ana moved to sit next to Lily. Her pussy leaked cum as she eased off Lily’s cock and it felt wet to sit, but she didn’t mind. She took one last look at Lily’s cum covered cock before Lily put it away.
“I-I’m glad you joined us…” Ana said quietly.
“I do too...” Lily whispered in her ear. This caused Ana to smile hazily, her beaming blue eyes met Lily’s as she leaned in to kiss the alchemist. Her chest burned as she wished to take Ana again, this time much faster. But she had to at least somewhat pay attention to the road. Their foreheads touched as they recovered from the kiss.
“E-Elsie does too… though it’s mostly because of your b-breasts.” Ana whispered, her breath hitting Lily’s skin. Lily giggled as she felt her breasts with her hands. They were a nice pair so she could see what Elsie liked about them.
“She could have told me… I’d have let her have some fun.” Lily asked, pulling away to look into her eyes.
Ana giggled, before continuing. “S-she won’t admit it outright... S-she has to be difficult about it....”
“Then how do you know?” Lily asked, raising an eyebrow.
“Just a feeling…” She said, she then rested her head on Lily’s shoulder. Her fatigue taking over as a yawn escaped her. Lily wanted to ask more about it, but let Ana fall asleep. She’ll ask later.
She turned back to the road, thanking their goddess that nothing happened when she and Ana were making love. She paused at the phrase, ‘making love.’ She never really understood it due to her inexperience, but now she was thinking back to her experiences with the Scarlet Seraphs. Has she been making love with her party members this entire time?
She started analysing every interaction of the last week and every sexual encounter with the party. Was she just oblivious to it or were they not there yet? Did she have to tell the other members she loved them or did they already assume it? Did she have to tell Jasmine?
Jasmine! She had the perfect opportunity to tell her last night that she loved her and she missed it. The two were together for a few moments. They were most certainly making love even when Claire decided to watch. It felt so intimate it had to be love right? Her face reddened as she watched the road, she’d have to tell her later. For now, she had to steel her resolve.
She continued to watch the road, moving Ana to lay on her lap. She had a smile on her face as they headed for their next destination.
Chapter 49: Declaration
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The party had a decision to make on their next target. They could either face a troll or a pack of cockatrices. Both had their fair share of advantages and disadvantages. The twins had experience with fighting a troll, even if it was a young one, but the cockatrices were far weaker. The chicken-like creatures did have their signature stunning spells, but Ana already had enough resistance to resist them.
It was forced onto Claire to decide. She sat with Jasmine on the driver’s seat, looking at the pages of monsters in the book as they headed north. She strained her mind to come up with a plan. Did she want to fight another group of monsters? Or fight a monster so strong that they could only fight one? She rubbed her chin as she was deciding.
Elsie was sitting next to the window, finishing the “Knight’s Oath” book she started last week. She occasionally stole glances at Claire’s back, giggling as her lover tried to decide. She was surprisingly interested in the book as well, it helped to figure out why Claire acted certain ways. She would giggle every time the main female character would grab her lover’s chin and pull him close. She understood more about Claire’s romantic gestures now.
Ana was fiddling with Lily’s extra supplies trying to recreate the recipes Lily taught her. She was making progress, but nowhere near an alchemist’s potions. She didn’t have the necessary skills to enhance potions during the mixing, but she could prepare potions and reagents for Lily. But, she had some very basic health potions being synthesized. Lily was watching eagerly, waiting to reward her for her progress.
Jasmine watched the road as Claire hummed to herself, flipping between the monsters. She wanted to suggest something, but decided instead to let her decide. Claire moved in closer, prompting Jasmine to wrap her arm around her. She could feel Claire’s warmth and she started thinking.
She hadn’t voiced her feelings or voiced them very well. She could feel her emotions run wild when one of her lovers touched her, but she couldn’t quite vocalize it. Just sitting here with Claire was sending her heart racing. Claire so easily vocalised her love for them, but Jasmine couldn’t find the strength.
She let out a sigh that caught Claire’s attention. “What troubles you?” She whispered. Jasmine gave her a weak smile.
“This… All of this…” Jasmine said, gesturing between the two. “I’m just not good with it.”
“What do you mean? Not good with affection? Or what?” Claire asked, as she straightened up.
“Not good at expressing it…” Jasmine said, looking at Claire.
“It’s okay… I know how you feel already. I’ll be okay until you’re ready.” Claire whispered into her ear. “I’ll say it for you. I love you Jaz.”
Jasmine shuddered. She felt Claire’s breath on her ear, it caused her to whimper softly. Her words echoed in her mind as her redheaded lover giggled softly in her ear. She turned back to the book and back to her decision. Jasmine was left in shock as Claire went back to humming.
The moment felt too good for Elsie, she heard Claire’s whispers and a sly smile grew on her face. She watched the two drivers from the window and creeped closer. It was a beautiful moment between her party members, but Jasmine has ruined so many of her moments. She needed revenge, so she crawled through the window, causing Jasmine to jump.
“Hey Claire, which of these should I start next?” Elsie said, situating herself in Claire’s lap. She held out two of Claire’s romance novels, one similar to “Knight’s Oath” while the other was a romance between two knights. She moved her butt against Claire’s lap, knowing it would distract her. She bit her lip as she felt her lover’s cock harden.
“Ahh, ‘Twin Shield’ is pretty good…” Claire said, moaning into Elsie’s ear. She could feel her lover’s butt rubbing against her bulge. Elsie turned and kissed Claire.
“Thanks. I couldn’t decide.” Elsie said before leaning her head on Claire’s chest. She looked to Jasmine to see her reaction with a sly smile. Jasmine furrowed her brow and then sighed when Elsie shot her that look.
“Goddess… whatever… I love you too Claire.” Jasmine whispered back to Claire. Elsie could literally feel Claire react. Her cock throbbed as she squirmed. Her arms tightened around Elsie before Jasmine continued. “Elsie… you may annoy me to no end, but I also… l-love you.”
Elsie sat stunned, just like Claire, as Jasmine’s words rattled in her head. She could feel Claire’s growing erection as her own strained against her dress. She felt all wind get knocked out of her as Jasmine leaned down to kiss her. She was too dumbstruck to defend herself. Jasmine parted from her, biting Elsie’s lower lip as she did.
“I much prefer you like this. Such a pretty face when she’s not speaking.” Jasmine whispered to her. Elsie wanted to be mad, but Jasmine was being so bold. She sputtered out as Jasmine rubbed her hand on her bulge.
“I-I, ah, I want a redo.” Elsie stumbled out. “I wasn’t expecting that. Also you need to take me on a date first! There’s an order to this!” Elsie’s face was reddened as Jasmine moved to kiss Claire.
“Oh shit, Jaz… I also wasn’t expecting that.” Claire said after processing her words. “We need to pull over. Like now. I need you.”
Lily and Ana however, were in their own world. Ana was meticulously stirring a mixture to synthesize a mana rejuvenation potion while Lily watched over. Literally watching over her shoulder as the two were close together. Ana’s back was pressed against Lily as she stirred. She pushed her glasses up as she watched over her new student.
“Good, good. I’ll add my skill in…” Lily whispered into her ear. The mixture glowed a light green as Lily poured her mana in.
“Pretty…” Ana said as the mixture glowed. It captivated her eyes as she stirred.
“Very. And how long do you stir after?” Lily said, getting closer to Ana’s ear.
“30 seconds, then it’ll lose its green color.” Ana said meekly, her arm stirring as she counted.
“Good.” Lily said, as she counted as well. She waited thirty seconds, feeling the rhythm of Ana’s stirring before she spoke again. “Now I’ve gotta reward you.”
Ana shuddered as she felt Lily’s erection rub against her butt. She bit her lip, ready to be taken over her workbench. She turned to look into her lover’s eyes as she noticed the other three climbing inside.
“A-are we stopped?” Ana said, breaking all tension the two built. Lily turned to look as Elsie was helped inside the carriage.
“Yeah.” Jasmine said as she threw her shirt off. Elsie was climbing on Claire, kissing the paladin as Jasmine undid her pants. The three weren’t paying any attention to the two anymore as they started their own session.
Lily looked back to Ana who had a lustful expression. She watched intently as Elsie’s dress was practically ripped off her by both women. She even gasped when her twin’s cock was exposed. Lily smiled as she lifted her skirt off and threw it to the side. Her breasts caught Ana’s attention as they jiggled in front of her. She grasped Lily’s breasts as Lily moaned in her ear.
“Suck on them.” She commanded to Ana, Ana complied quickly as she latched onto her right nipple. Lily moaned as her other breast was groped. She rubbed against Ana, her throbbing cock pleading for release. Ana in turn, did the same as their cocks rubbed against each other through their panties.
Elsie was caught between two women. Suspended between the two as they ravaged her neck with their kisses. She could feel their hands as they danced across her body. Her moans overtook Lily’s as they kissed her skin. She wanted them both. She needed them both.
Claire pulled back and looked at both of her lovers. Jasmine’s eyes were on her as Elsie had hers rolled back. Jasmine nodded to her as they lowered Elsie down. Elsie came back as she felt their tips tease her holes. She bit her lip as she looked into Claire’s eyes.
“Take me. Take both of my holes. Please. I want you in me. I need you to fill me.” Elsie said, her voice thick with lust. The two complied, forcing her down both of their cocks. Claire filled her pussy to the brim as Jasmine filled her bowels. She let out a wail as she felt stuffed. Too stuffed. Her breath caught as her lovers nearly split her in two. She couldn’t handle all of it.
She looked over to her sister, who was now naked as well. Her mouth latched on Lily’s breasts as the two grinded against one another. Their hard, throbbing cocks rubbing. Elsie would love to be with her, but not now. She had two lovers eager to please her. And she needed to focus on them.
“Fuuuck… I can feel you Claire.” Jasmine whispered from behind Elsie. Her breath hit Elsie’s skin, causing her to shudder.
“Me too. I can’t imagine how it’ll feel when we move.” Claire replied back. They both leaned in over Elsie’s shoulder and kissed, as they lifted Elsie. It was awkward at first, but they were able to kiss and move Elsie up and down while thrusting. Elsie let out her moans as the two’s tongues wrestled in their embrace.
Elsie wanted to feel jealous, she wanted Claire’s attention. But her body felt too good as she was filled by her lovers. Up and down both their shafts she went. She could hardly breathe as she was handled by both lovers. Her womb ached to be filled by Claire as she envisioned carrying her babies. If only they could. If only they didn’t have to accomplish a mission. She could have Ana’s or Claire’s babies in her already.
She heard her lovers’ moan as they pumped their hips. She could feel their movements as they synced up their thrusts. She couldn’t control her moans anymore as her body adjusted to their sizes. She felt waves of pleasure crash into her every time they hit a sensitive spot. Her vision blurred as she gave in to the pleasure.
Claire pulled back, whimpering to her lovers. “I-i can’t… Elsie you feel soooo good and Jaz… you add so much.” She whispered. She let out a moan as Elsie felt her hot load fill her. She shuddered as each rope hit her insides, she almost didn’t hear Jasmine’s moans. But it was enough of a warning as she began to feel Jasmine’s hot cum fill her bowels. They didn’t stop moving her though, up and down she went, lubricated by her lover’s cum.
It was incredible. To feel both their throbbing cocks in her combined with their cum filling her. It felt like a tidal wave of heat as they emptied themselves in her. Her eyes crossed as her own orgasm hit her. Their constant movement led her to orgasm uncontrollably as her body went limp. Her head leaned back into Jasmine as the two kept moving.
“Please please please, I can’t take it anymore.” She pleaded as her body shook uncontrollably. Her mind melted as the pleasure overwhelmed her. The two slowed down as Elsie painted Claire white with her cum. They gave her skin kisses as they pulled out. She felt so empty now that she wanted to beg. She hated the empty feeling she felt as they pulled out, she wanted her lovers back inside her. But she was too worn out.
Lily had Ana on her knees, the poor girl choking on Lily’s cock as she did her best to please her. Lily’s eyes were locked on the three as Ana bobbed her head. She forced Ana’s head down as she shivered and threw her head back. Ana tried her best to drink it all, but when she pulled back, it dripped from her lips.
“Oh goddess… There’s so much.” Jasmine said as she pulled out of Elsie. “I’m going to need help.”
Chapter 50: Troll Toll
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The party called it a day after that, they were too distracted by their lust to do any more traveling. In the end, all five women were a panting, tired mess as they lay in a puddle of limbs. Claire made sure to tell each of her lovers that she loved them, even telling Lily for the first time.
“I know we’ve been intimate for only a few weeks.” Claire said as she embraced Lily. The two cuddled in the middle as she was saying this. Her hand grazing Lily’s soft skin. “But, what you’ve done for Jaz, how helpful you’ve been and your beauty… It was incredibly easy…” She said between labored breaths.
Lily was a blushing mess as Claire told her this. She was so casually throwing her emotions around, something Lily was struggling to comprehend. She nodded back, too exasperated to properly respond. Claire smiled before snuggling up closer, she needed to nap before watch started. They all needed a nap.
With that delay, Jasmine insisted they book it to their next destination. Claire chose to fight the troll, wanting to test herself. She would be the one dealing with it head-on and it would test her adaptability. Even if it was smarter to go after the cockatrices first, she needed experience fighting stronger opponents.
She was under no illusion that her fights would be getting easier. If she wanted to get Ryley back, she would need to fight their Lady’s guard. Most of them were higher leveled than Jasmine, so she couldn’t even rely on her strength. She needed this test to see how well she can adapt.
Jasmine was proud to say the least. While she initially wanted to build up in threats, she could see her former student’s reasoning. She accepted Claire’s decision as they headed towards the cave it called home. She kept all four members on a tight schedule to make up for the half day they wasted.
The four day ride from Cyprus to Weiss village was made on time thanks to their horses' keen health. Claire tended to them nightly and made sure that they weren’t pushed too hard. Her farm experience came in handy as the horses trusted and liked her. She spoiled them slightly to make up for the tough ride which was how they were able to make it in time.
Once they made it to the village, Claire insisted the horses be taken care of while they hunted the troll. She used her own share of the gold to pay a local farm owner to take care of them. Thankfully, the farm owner also let them park their carriage on her property. Claire offered to help with her chores if need be, but the farmer declined.
So, the Scarlet Seraphs got to work planning on how to defeat the troll.
“It won’t be like last time, this is a fully grown troll.” Jasmine said to the twins. “The one we fought had just left its mother to venture by itself. Do not expect it to go down as fast.”
Elsie and Ana nodded, they remembered how ferocious the troll was. Ana trembled as she thought about it. Thankfully, Elsie was able to calm her down. “Understood. We’ll be prepared.” She said back for her sister.
“Now Claire… Do not take its blows head-on. They are known to break boulders at this age and your defense isn’t strong enough yet. I might even suggest leaving the steel plates behind.” Jasmine said, her own nervousness taking over. This wasn’t a slime or a rat. Claire’s defenses couldn’t shrug off a blow from this creature. “Rely on dodging and out maneuvering rather than your shield.”
Claire thought deeply about it. She’d be nothing more than a distraction instead of a tank. But, if that’s what she needed to do. “I don’t know… I’ll still carry my shield just in case.” She finally said, it may slow her down somewhat, but it’s better than nothing. “Better it takes most of the blow along with my arm than my chest.”
Jasmine nodded, she winced as she thought about it. She could feel a pit form in her stomach as she thought about the upcoming fight. “This time I’ll be joining from the start. The troll is too powerful to let you three take care of it.” She said, she was stocking her quiver as she spoke. “I will help in distracting it from Elsie and Ana, but only if it overwhelms Claire. My poison will stop its natural regeneration while Elsie focuses on damaging it. But it needs to constantly be applied.”
All three nodded as their nerves took over. “Here. These are firebomb potions. They aren’t powerful, but trolls hate fire. Use them when you feel overwhelmed.” She handed a satchel to Claire. She checked the contents to find 10 vials of an orange liquid.
“Thank you.” She said, setting the satchel down.
“Okay, we’ll be using hit and run tactics. So Elsie and Ana, stay as far back as you can. Claire, aim for the tendon under his calf on your initial strike.” She touched Claire’s tendon that connected her calf to her heel. “The Tyrant’s Tendon. It’ll cripple its movements. If we can take both of those out, then it’ll be much easier.”
Claire nodded, she wasn’t the quietest when sneaking. Hopefully, she doesn’t screw this up. ”Okay, we should get ready. It’s almost nightfall.” Claire said, setting the satchel down then dropping her pants. “I’ll try to make this quick…” She said as her lovers swarmed her.
It only took an hour for the four to make it to the cave. It was a massive 20 foot entrance fit for a monster of this size. The smell of blood and rotting flesh emanated from the cave reminding Claire of the giant rats.
“Do they all smell like that?” She asked.
“Pretty much.” Jasmine said, her voice in a low tone almost a whisper. “Apparently it’s the smell of corrupted mana, but that’s never been proven.”
“A-ah, Lily said that too. Reminds me of those flowers.” Ana said.
“True, they aren’t far off.” Elsie said, pinching her nose. “Though, that drink tasted fantastic.”
“We’ll have to get more on the way back. I still haven’t got to try alcohol again.” Claire said, her voice’s pitch and tone mimicking Jasmine’s.
“Sure… but focus up.” Jasmine said as they approached the cave. “Elsie and Ana, you two go behind that tree. Claire, come with me. And be quiet.”
Claire nodded, she took Jasmine’s hand and followed her lover’s movements. Crouching and stepping where she stepped. Jasmine kept a slower pace, cautious of their surroundings. She was using her night vision skill to see and guide Claire through the dark.
They were able to make it through the entrance without making noise. Claire was extremely careful as they walked, trying her best not to make a noise. The overwhelming smell of the troll nearly made her gag, but her collar helped block it. They crept through the cave, searching for the monster when Jasmine squeezed her hand.
The signal that she spotted the troll. She did something that made Claire’s blood run cold. She placed two fingers on her palm, signaling that there were two trolls. Claire froze as her nerves took over. They planned for only one troll, how would they deal with two?
“We should go.” Jasmine whispered, barely loud enough for Claire to register. She nodded, her nerves acting up. “Thankfully, they are sleeping.”
She led the way out of the cave, easing through the mess as Claire followed. It was only when they saw light that Claire started to feel less nervous. Her breath evened out as the light grew. They were almost out when they heard rustling behind them.
The trolls had awoken.
They hastened their pace, getting to the entrance before Jasmine pulled Claire to the side. She signaled to the twins to hide as footsteps echoed through the cave. They waited with bated breath as the footsteps grew louder and louder. Claire could feel her sweat and nerves build as the menacing sound approached.
Then she heard their voices. A mix of raspy voice that sounded guttural and reverberated throughout the cave. “Smells like meat. Hueman?” The voice sounded vaguely human, but off. Something about its inflections sent chills down Claire’s spine. She panicked as they applied their scent removing potions, how could they be found out?
She almost jumped when she heard a branch snap. She looked to where the twins were, horrified if they did it. She could feel Jaz tense up as well, but then a figure emerged from the thicket. They looked humanoid and had glowing red eyes. She could even hear her breath from here.
“HUEMANN!” The troll cried as its body was exposed to the light. Claire nearly gagged at the sight, it stood at 15 feet tall with green colored skin. Welts, worts and hair covered its skin as it looked vaguely like a woman. It had a distended belly and nose. Claire’s mind froze as it smiled, rows of jagged, knife-like yellowed teeth.
The other looked smaller and more masculine. Its distended belly sagged almost to its knees. Claire wanted to puke, their smell was horrible. Both women stood silent, waiting to see what would happen. The figure moved into the light, showing off a muscular build, tanned skin, and covered in animal skins. Her eyes glowed a deep, blood red as her face contorted in rage.
“RAAAGH” The woman cried out as she flew forward, a two-handed axe in her hand. Claire was stunned as she ran towards the trolls.
Chapter 51: How to Adapt
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Both women were stunned as the yelling woman charged the bigger troll. Her axe at the ready as the troll charged to meet her. They met in a clash as the troll tried to swat the woman which she was able to jump over. She swung her axe, lodging it into the troll’s collar. A fountain of blood poured out as the woman was pushed back.
“We should help. This is suicide without poison or fire.” Jasmine whispered. She was readying her bow as Claire was pulled back in. She reached for the satchel, picking one of the vials up and readying herself. She was watching the smaller troll as it hung back while Jasmine was focused on the troll fighting the woman. “Ready?”
“Yes, I’ll make a break for the twins after distracting the other one.” Claire said, her eyes moving to their location.
“Good, stick to our previous plan while I help with the other troll.” Jasmine said.
Then she fired her arrow. Claire heard the arrow whistle and then she threw the fire potion at the smaller troll’s feet. She heard it cry out as she raced past it. It sounded like it was throwing a tantrum as Claire slid behind the tree the twins were at.
“You two okay?” She whispered. Their heads popped out from behind a bush, they nodded and they grouped up.
“Who’s that? What happened? Why are there two?” Elsie asked in rapid fire.
“I don’t know, they woke up and we got bad intel.” Claire said before looking at the trolls. The larger troll had backed off from the yelling woman as it ran to the smaller troll. The bigger troll patted out the fire on the smaller’s skin. It let out a howl that made Claire wince.
“Meit On fire! Fuck Fire Hueman!” It cried as it turned in Claire’s direction. She felt the hair on the back of her neck stand as its eyes zeroed in on her. “Fire hueman.” it said in that vaguely human tone.
“You two retreat. Elsie, get some distance and help with this one. Ana, make sure that woman is okay.” Claire said, pointing to the axless woman. They nodded and sprinted to safety. Claire gripped her shield tightly as she felt her nerves take over.
The troll bounded towards her as her mouth dried. She could feel a fear she hadn’t felt in a long time. A fear that paralysed her. Only for a moment as the troll made it to the thicket, she ran to her left. Hoping the troll couldn’t change directions very fast.
It managed to, though. It grabbed a tree to stop its momentum and turn. She could hear the cracks and aches of the tree as the troll used its arm and the tree to turn. She ran away from the twins, hoping to get into a denser part of the woods, as she heard a fireball sail through the sky.
“AAAGH!” The troll cried out. Its voice reverberated through her bones and hurt her ears. She glanced back to see the troll gaining on her, its hair on fire now. She managed to direct it away from both the twins and the other troll, hoping that Jasmine and the other woman could kill that one. The trees grew denser as the troll began to struggle to keep up.
“Huueemann!” it cried out, Claire turned to face it. Her fear took over as it pushed aside trees. It dwarfed her and its menacing hands looked like it could crush her in an instant. She gripped her shield, waiting for the troll to approach. She was surrounded by trees and obstacles for the troll. She could use them to keep it distracted while Elsie hit it with her magic.
Right as it got within 25 feet of Claire, it was suddenly struck by a lightning bolt. The forest was illuminated for a brief moment as the troll was electrocuted. The stunned creature fell on its butt, shaking the ground as it did.
“Tiny hueman.” Claire’s blood ran cold when she heard that. It looked in a direction away from Claire as it recovered. It got up to charge at Elsie’s position. Claire moved before she really thought about it, her feet pushing her forward as she charged the troll. She had an overwhelming urge to protect Elsie that she didn’t even think about it. The troll turned to face her, a jagged smile on its face and time seemed to slow down. She watched as its hand moved to hit her as she was swatted.
She felt the force of its hand crash into her shield as the wood shattered. Her mind blanked as the pain took over. She was flung into a nearby tree, her back slamming into it. She lay limp at the feet of the tree as she tried to comprehend the world. Her vision blurred and ears rang as pain took over, her body wanted to run, but she couldn’t.
She slowly gained her vision and hearing back as she heard the thumping footsteps of the troll. It laughed in that vaguely human manner, sending shivers down her spine. She could feel pain emanating from her left arm, where her shield was, but she knew not to look at it. It would cause her to puke or panic further. Her sword was nowhere to be seen, but the satchel was still attached to her belt.
She latched onto that. She still had the firebombs hopefully. She checked the satchel, recoiling as her finger was cut. She moved and dumped the vials onto the ground. She was able to find two vials that were unbroken. She grasped them in her hand as she staggered to her feet.
“Hehehe. Stuepid Hueman.” The troll chuckled, causing Claire’s body to tense. It was mocking her as it slowly approached. She felt pain on her back as well, but ignored it. She’d deal with it later. Survival mattered now. She waited as the troll approached, gripping the vials. It stepped forward as Elsie’s firewall appeared on its foot.
It howled in pain for just a moment, before recovering. It picked up a big sized rock and threw it in Elsie’s direction. It sailed through the sky and smashed into a nearby tree. Claire heard Elsie yelp, hoping to her Goddess she was okay.
Her anger began to rise now. This troll was not only mocking her, but attacking her lover. It turned back to her with that jagged, vaguely human grin before it recoiled. Claire was glowing in Ana’s radiant yellow as her pain started to numb. She still didn’t risk looking at her left arm, instead testing to see if she could move her fingers. She nearly fainted as her pain flared. Her eyes blurred so she gave up on the arm for now.
One arm down, limited mobility and only two fire potions. She was screwed unless Jasmine or Elsie could do something. The troll approached too fast for Claire to be fully healed or check her remaining health. She flung herself to the right, ignoring the sickening pain she felt as the troll lunged for her. She rolled the best she could, but the pain nearly caused her to pass out. She let out a wail as she rolled onto her left arm. She got to her feet the best she could right as the troll turned to grab at her again. She was just out of reach thankfully.
An arrow hit its eye as it recoiled back. Claire felt relief at seeing the arrow. It slammed its hand to its face and recoiled back with another deafening wail. Before it could recover, a fireball smashed into its other eye. Claire backed up the best she could as Jasmine’s arms wrapped around her. “Goddess Claire… Get back and let Ana heal you.” Jasmine said to her, she could hear the fear in her voice.
She nodded and retreated behind a tree. Her hand was still gripping the vials as Jasmine took over for her. She watched as Jasmine disappeared in the darkness before the troll recoiled. It tried to swat at Jasmine, but she was nowhere to be seen. It looked like the troll was swatting at nothing as wounds started appearing. Claire tried her best to find Jasmine, but the assassin was either too quick or too stealthy for her.
Its wounds however, didn’t stay open. They quickly closed moments after Jasmine cut its skin. The only ones that remained was the one that had the axe still lodged into it and Elsie’s fireballs. Whatever that axe was made of or coated in, caused the wound to stay open. She focused on it as Jasmine continued to fight. She slowly felt the pain ease as her left fingers began to move. Her breathing felt normal and she felt better. She checked her sheet to see her health at: 11/21
She froze as she thought about how close she was to dying. Nearly half her health was gone after Ana had been healing her. She took a deep breath to calm herself. Now wasn’t the time to think about that, Jasmine would need help. Her eyes refocused back on the axe as the troll began to get frustrated. It swung its arms wildly as a mix of fire and lighting struck it. Its wounds from Elsie were healing up. Claire would have laughed at the display had the situation not been so dire.
She got to her feet, ready to get back into the fight as Jasmine appeared next to her. She whispered in her ear for a moment, “Get that axe.” before disappearing. Claire nodded as she took a moment to check her mobility. Her left arm could move and grip, but she still didn’t dare to look at it. Her back felt better, enough for her to bend over. She got ready and placed the vials back in her satchel as she waited for Jasmine.
Jasmine was keeping the troll distracted from Claire. Striking at its joints and pressure points to deal as much damage as possible. She was avoiding the tendon she and Claire were going to strike, wanting to keep that as a surprise for the thing. She had to admit, this troll was intelligent as it was able to bait Claire in.
Claire was ready now as Jasmine made her move. She struck behind the troll’s knees, causing it to fall. It landed before Claire as she gripped the axe. She used all her strength to pull as the troll tried to recover. She pulled it free in time to dodge the beast’s hand. She rolled backwards before going for her satchel. She threw a vial of fire at the troll’s feet to ward it away from her. The beast screamed as it avoided the fire.
It felt heavy in her hands and required both of them to function, but Claire was ready. She trained with more than just a sword and shield. Though it wasn’t her favorite style, Jasmine had her train in two-handed weapons. She faced the troll, axe at the ready, as Jasmine struck at the tendon connecting to its heel. It was mid stride too. The troll’s eyes widened as it fell backwards, its balance completely cut off as Claire charged.
She brought the axe down on the troll’s shoulder, intending to immobilize the limb. She did so two more times for good measure before retreating. She glanced back to see the mangled shoulder of the troll.
Thankfully, the axe wounds weren’t recovering as its right arm lay limp at its side.
Chapter 52: Wild Woman
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Claire readied the axe as she circled the troll. Their eyes in a stare down as Jasmine waited to strike. Claire glanced at the shoulder she attacked, its wounds still not healing from the axe. She was thankful that the stranger thought ahead.
Claire looked for Jasmine before she smiled, she had a good idea. She’d bait the troll like it did to her. She raised the axe and ran towards the troll. As she expected, the troll looked around for Jasmine. It flailed its arm before covering its heel and bending onto one knee. Claire ran past the troll before turning to laugh at the creature.
This got the proper response as it screamed at Claire’s taunt. Focusing solely on the girl as Claire backed up. That smile still on her face as the troll attempted to lunge towards her. Jasmine, like the professional she was, capitalized on it by slicing at the troll’s knees. Cutting off the power of the lunge as the troll landed on its face. Claire was immediately on the troll’s other shoulder as she hacked into it. The troll screamed bloody murder as she did.
She backed up, unable to get the axe out as the troll forced itself onto its feet. She had to admit, it was resilient. She gave one more hearty laugh as the troll’s face contorted in anger. It opened its mouth to scream or say something, but Elsie nailed it with a fireball. The creature’s mouth was encased in flame as Elsie’s magic burned it.
“Nice shot!” Claire shouted as she found her sword. She grasped it and ran towards the troll as it danced in a panic to put out the fire. She feinted an attack again before rolling to dodge the creature’s kick. She immediately threw the last of the potions at its feet, setting its skin on fire as Jasmine stabbed its eye.
Claire looked at the state of the creature as its wounds were healing slower and its veins looked to be darker. Jasmine’s poison was taking its toll on the beast. Its bloodshot eye followed Claire as she moved, unable to keep up with the paladin’s movements now. She gave it another smile before she stabbed it in the knee.
It wailed before it was struck by lightning. Its movements were slowed and its voice weakening. The four were making progress on the creature and Claire could only hope the stranger was taking care of the other one. She left her sword in the creature’s knee as she grabbed onto the axe. She pushed off of the creature, freeing the axe as she rolled away.
The troll was on its knees, the fight in its eyes leaving as it fell forward. Its head slammed into the ground as Claire rushed at it. She let out a warcry as she brought the axe down on its neck. She hacked and hacked at the troll as her anger was released at the creature. For aiming at Elsie, for taunting her, for nearly killing her. She let her anger out as she hacked at the creature’s neck.
She was pulled out of it by Jasmine as she stopped Claire’s arm. She looked tired, but she had a smile. “Claire… it’s dead.”
Claire let out a sigh as she set the axe down. She leaned on Jasmine for a moment as she recovered her breath. She looked at the creature and nearly puked. She had nearly hacked the troll’s neck in two, its blood and flesh splattered around her. She shuddered as she retrieved her sword from the troll’s knee.
“We should check on that woman.” Claire said, pulling her sword out and sheathing it. “We need to return her axe.”
Jasmine nodded as the two ran back to the cave. What they found there shocked them. The woman was not only victorious over the troll, but did so barehanded. Claire could feel her stomach roll at the sight. The troll’s face was smashed in as the woman was still pummeling it. Her punches caused the ground to rumble.
“Hey! It’s dead!” Claire shouted to her. Her eyes locked on Claire, those glowing red eyes filled with hate. Claire froze at the sight as she felt that primal fear again, before the woman jumped off the troll. She moved towards the two as Jasmine readied herself.
“Axe.” The woman said, holding out her hand. Claire was pulled out of her shock and nodded. She approached her cautiously as the clouds parted. The moon’s light illuminated the woman, giving Claire a better look at her. She had wolf and bear pelts as clothes, no armor to be seen, and white hair. Her eyes wandered the muscular body, noticing scars and her tanned skin as she did. Claire would be reacting much differently in any other scenario. This woman was hot.
“Here. Thank you for helping us.” She said, handing the axe over. The woman grunted before turning away from Claire. Claire watched as she walked away from them and away from the troll’s corpse. She walked back into the forest in the opposite direction of the other troll’s corpse. Claire was confused as she watched her disappear into the darkness.
“What the fuck?” Elsie asked as they approached the two. Her eyes widened as she saw the troll’s corpse. “Did that woman do this?”
Claire nodded as she went over to the corpse. She didn’t want to risk anything so she stabbed its neck. It didn’t react, proving it was dead. She looked back to the other three as Jasmine shrugged.
“She looked like she was from up north. There’s tribes of women who dress like and look like her.” Jasmine said, as she approached Claire. She opened her arms to hug her before whispering to her. “I’m so glad you’re safe. You looked so beaten up and I feared you died for a moment.”
Claire’s shoulders eased as she hugged Jasmine back. “Yeah… don’t even tell me what my arm looked like. I don’t even want to imagine it.” She joked back. “Let's forget about that stranger and go to bed. I’m tired.”
Jasmine nodded as the twins joined the hug. “We’ll get the corpses tomorrow. Lily will have food for us.” She said as they broke up.
“O-okay. But that woman… she just ran into the woods. Is she going to be okay?” Ana asked as they parted.
“Look what she did to that troll Ana.” Elsie said, grabbing her sister’s hand. “She can handle herself.”
The four walked the hour long trek back to their carriage, tired and out of mana to find Lily. She had a fire going and was roasting some of the meat the farm owner gave them. She was smiling to herself as she cooked and prepped the meat.
“Fuuuck that smells incredible.” Claire said as her stomach rumbled. Her mouth watered as her knees gave out. She fell to her knees and was caught by Jasmine.
“Surprised you made it this far.” Jasmine said in her ear as the twins sat besides her. “We’ll take care of you now.”
“Not that way… too tired but we’ll feed you.” Elsie said with a sly smile. She rested her head on Claire’s shoulder as Ana did the same. Jasmine settled behind her before Claire leaned back. She took the twins with her as they fell onto Jasmine’s lap.
“Y-yeah… I need to do more cardio.” Ana said, her breath still labored.
“I offered to train you.” Claire said as she wrapped her arms around them. Her eyelids fluttered as they felt heavy. “But tomorrow. We’ll start tomorrow.” She whispered.
Claire fell asleep in Jasmine’s lap as the three watched over her. Jasmine finally relaxed her shoulders as she recalled the state Claire was in. She confirmed with Ana how close she was to death after being struck. She had 3 health points left after that attack hit her. Her arm bent in ways it shouldn’t have and even made Jasmine queasy to remember.
“Goddess… She acts like she didn’t almost just die.” Elsie said as she traced Claire’s cheek. “I felt dread when she didn’t move at first…”
Ana nodded, “I panicked when I saw her health. I-I couldn’t even use my ward. I was s-so panicked and focused on her health.” She said, laying her head on Claire’s chest. Her heartbeat soothed Ana.
“It’s okay Ana. You did fantastically despite that.” Elsie said she knew how her sister felt. The burden of a healer was heavy and she could see Ana start to shake.
“True. You all did.” Jasmine said, staring down at the sleeping paladin. “I’m equally mad and thankful to that stranger. She ruined our plan but also took care of a troll by herself. Her axe too… It seemed different. It was able to cut off the troll’s healing.”
“Was it enchanted?” Lily asked, with plates of food in her hand. She handed the food to Jasmine as the twins moved. Their hunger took over.
“Could have been… She was from the north. Had white hair and pelt clothing. I don’t know how the tribes up there would manage that.” Jasmine said, eyeing the food. She let the twins take from the plate first before digging in. Lily had skewered the meat on sticks and cooked them over the fire. The meat practically fell apart in her mouth as she ate.
“Interesting… I’ll ask the townspeople tomorrow about it. Maybe they know something about her?” Lily asked. Jasmine just shrugged as she hovered the meat over Claire’s face. She stirred in her sleep at the smell of food. Jasmine giggled as Claire sleepily ate from the skewer. She’s glad Claire survived. She wouldn’t know what to do with herself if she lost her.
The party ate in silence as they thought over the last couple of hours. The strange woman who appeared, the near death of their lover and the troll fight. Every one of them had something to think about as they sat around the fire. Finally, after eating their fill, they lifted their sleeping lover into the carriage and joined her in slumber.
Claire:
Level: 6
HP: 18/23
Mana: 11/11
Exp: 06
Strength: 10 Magic: 1
Dexterity: 9 Resistance: 12
Constitution: 7 Wisdom: 8
Charisma: 7 Divinity: 9
Defense: 14
New Skills:
Lesser Taunt: Distract your enemies with a shout. Enemies with less than or equal wisdom or resistance will redirect their attacks to you. Cooldown 150s.
Bestower’s Love: Lovers in your aura increase your strength: Increases the area of your aura and increases your strength and defense based on the amount of Bestowed Lover’s within your aura. (1 = +1, 2 = +2, 3 = +3, 4 = +5)
Elsie:
Level: 6
HP: 18/13
Mana: 05/23
Exp: 10
Strength: 2 Magic: 14
Dexterity: 3 Resistance: 11
Constitution: 5 Wisdom: 9
Charisma: 11 Divinity: 3
Defense: 9
New Skills:
Firebolt: Upgraded form of fireball. Increased the damage of your fireball and its speed. Damage done is based off your magic stat.Cooldown 5s
Bestowed Twin’s Telepathy: Through your love, you communicate with your sister. Communicate with your twin through telepathy. Passive
Lightning Trap: Set a deadly trap of lightning. Leave a rune that explodes on contact with anybody not a part of your party. Damage done based on magic and cooldown 200s
Anastasia:
Level: 6
HP: 18/16
Mana: 00/20
Exp: 10
Strength: 2 Magic: 5
Dexterity: 3 Resistance: 14
Constitution: 5 Wisdom: 9
Charisma: 5 Divinity: 14
Defense: 13
New Skills:
Weak Healing Totem: Create a totem of healing light. Totem heals allies in its area periodically. Health of the totem is ⅓ your resistance stat, pulse is every 5 seconds. Cooldown 200s
Bestowed Twin’s Telepathy: Through your love, you communicate with your sister. Communicate with your twin through telepathy. Passive
Resistance Buff: Buff an ally’s highest defensive stat. Apply a buff to an ally that increases their defense or resistance. Strength increases with divine stat and lasts for 120s. Cooldown 500s
Jasmine:
Level: 16
HP: 28/23
Mana: 03/16
Exp: 01
Strength: 14 Magic: 1
Dexterity: 21 Resistance: 10
Constitution: 6 Wisdom: 7
Charisma: 12 Divinity: 0
Defense: 14
New Skill:
Bestowed Vengeful Lover: Retaliate against those who attack your lover. Striking a foe with this skill triples if the target attacked your lover or a bestowed lover. Damage done based on strength. Cooldown 30s
Chapter 53: A Day of Rest
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Claire woke up like a dead woman. Her eyes were heavy, body sore and her feet hurting. She could barely move as she lay in their carriage. She wanted to get up and get moving to ease her soreness, but her lovers were still asleep on top of her. Elsie and Ana had their heads on her chest and she dare not wake them. Nevermind the fact she didn’t have much strength right now.
She lay in their warm embrace, waiting for the two to stir when Jasmine appeared above her. She had a warm smile as she leaned in to kiss Claire’s forehead. She held it for a moment before parting. Claire could feel her skin tingle even after she parted and her face reddened.
Jasmine giggled and whispered, ”Your face matches your hair.” Which only got her to blush more. Lily’s arms appeared behind Jasmine as she wrapped them around her chest. Her head peaked over Jasmine’s shoulder as the two looked at Claire.
“Feeling tired? Like dead tired?” Lily asked as she scanned Claire’s body.
Claire gave her a meek nod. “Like I can’t even lift Ana tired.”
“Here drink this, it’ll help with the fatigue.” Lily said, holding a vial up for Claire. She nodded and let Lily pour the potion in her mouth. It had a bitter taste, but it warmed her appendages and made her fingers tingle.
“I bet… Ever heard of healing fatigue?” She asked. Claire nodded as she thought about it. She shouldn’t have hit that threshold last night as it’s usually gained over a prolonged period of time. Then she remembered her state and put together what happened. “Seems poor Ana panicked so badly she overhealed you…”
They looked to Ana as she slept soundly on her paladin’s chest. She seemed so peaceful right now. They watched her rise and fall with Claire’s breathing for a moment. Claire steeled herself before asking, “How close was I?”
The two hesitated before Jasmine sighed. “Three. Three points is all you had left. Thank the Goddess for your shield…” She caressed Claire’s cheek as she spoke. Claire could see the worry in her face as she did.
“Fuck… it baited me in…” She said her memory of the fight was hazy, but she remembered its smile. It laughed at her after she fell for it. It was so obvious in hindsight that her anger began to flair again. It’s laugh still echoed in her mind as she tensed up.
“We’ll address that later… just for now, let’s rest.” Jasmine said, her finger tracing Claire’s chin. Claire moved with her touch, craving it as she lifted her finger. It felt nice as her rhythmic movements slowly lulled her out of her anger.
“Okay.” She whispered, her mind focused on Jasmine’s touch. She let herself be distracted by Jasmine’s finger as her eyes began to feel heavier. She let her body rest as she focused on her movements. She fell back asleep without the burden of her thoughts.
“Goddess… Thank you for protecting her.” Jasmine said as tears welled up in her eyes. She quickly wiped them away as Lily tightened her grip around her.
“Shhh, it’s okay. She’s safe now.” Lily whispered in her ear. “She’s sound asleep right in front of you.”
Jasmine nodded as she got her tears under control. She wiped away the tears with her sleeve as Lily whispered in her ear. Her voice cracked as she spoke again. ”I know… it was just so bad. I could see her bone… Her back looked crooked. I could barely think…”
“I can only imagine…” Lily whispered as she shifted Jasmine to face her. She helped Jasmine clean her tears up before their eyes met. “I wish I could have helped more.”
Jasmine shook her head, “It’s not that simple… we had bad intel from the beginning. The trolls were much older than we were told AND there were two. We should have left when we could…”
Lily hugged her friend. She was blaming herself for the mess of a fight. She was doing her best to keep her calm. “None of that was your fault. You had outside factors that stacked against you… like that northern woman, you could have escaped if she didn’t show up.”
Jasmine just nodded into her shoulder. She knew what Lily was getting at. She did the best she could given the circumstances. She just wished she didn’t waste so much time helping that woman. Had she shown up faster, she could have saved Claire from that hit.
Lily pulled her out of that train of thought. She caressed her face and moved it to face her. She took a moment to look into her grey eyes before she leaned in to kiss her. She held her kiss until Jasmine seemingly stopped resisting. She parted from it, breathless, and whispered. “You did all that you could.”
Jasmine wanted to say something to her, anything. How she could have done more, should have done more. But she had no fight left in her. She just nodded and leaned in to hug Lily. She felt the warmth of her friend as she calmed down, she’d think about it more when she was emotionally stable.
“Okay… I just couldn’t stand the thought… I’ll do better next time.” Jasmine got out between her silent sobs. Lily was patting her head as she cried into her arm. It was so different to Jasmine in the past. She wouldn’t be caught dead crying, but now, she felt comfortable to cry. It warmed Lily’s heart to know that.
“We’ll figure everything out later… just let it out.” She whispered into the assassin’s ear. She soothed her the same way she soothed Ana last night. The twins were almost inconsolable and they both took one to calm down. Ana was shaking so much in Lily’s embrace, she was afraid she was having a seizure or something.
It took them awhile, but they had gotten the twins to sleep. They insisted on sleeping next to Claire like they are now. Lily could only imagine how frightened they were and how bad Claire’s injury truly was. From the descriptions she’s gotten, it must have been quite severe. She’d have to keep an eye on her recovery.
She was pulled out of her own thoughts with Jasmine pulling away. She looked into Lily’s eyes again before saying, ”I’m so glad you joined us… Having you here takes so much off of me.”
Lily gave her a smile, she knew Jasmine regretted bringing her. It was more in line with the Jasmine she was familiar with. The old Jasmine would never bring along a party member needlessly, only those that would be fighting. It was nice to see this change in her.
“Thank you. I’m so glad I joined too.” Lily said, she paused for a moment and continued. “Getting to know Claire and Ana has been so much fun. Elsie’s been a bit shy around me, but I think I’m making progress.”
Jasmine giggled and wiped her eyes. “She’s not shy, just too busy staring at your breasts.” She said with a laugh. Lily joined in. Ana already told her.
“True, haha… I don’t think she could tell you what color my eyes are.” Lily said.
“Probably… Her mind is so one-track. It’s been so fucking annoying, yet… I’ve recently started enjoying that part. She’s so passionate about what she likes… She’s grown on me.” Jasmine said.
“I’ve noticed. The Jaz I knew would have hated a party member like Elsie. She would have trained that part of her personality out of her…” Lily said, reminiscing on the rants Jasmine sent in letters. She still had them back home, it’d be nice to compare her words to the Jasmine before her.
“True… but Claire loves her to bits. I could never…” Jasmine said. She smiled as she looked at the three. She wouldn’t lie, at first she dreaded Elsie’s personality. She wanted any other mage or backline, but Ana was such a quick learner. “Ana is a bit tougher for me… she’s so shy and closed off. I’m honestly jealous she warmed up to you so fast.”
“Mmm, she was curious about Alchemy. She had even asked about it before all this. Maybe you could join one of our lessons, she’d enjoy a reward from you…” She let it hang in the air for a moment. Jasmine slowly pieced it together as a smile crossed her face.
“Not now Lily… far too tired for any of that.” She whimpered.
“Aww, I thought that’d work on you. Ana loves when I imitate her sister’s tone and teasings.” Lily said. She gave Jasmine another hug.
“Makes sense… those sisters love each other too much.” Jasmine whispered.
“I don’t know… it’s very cute how much Ana adores Elsie.” Lily whispered back. She nuzzled her cheek against Jasmine’s. She was so full of energy and love that she needed release. “Hot is probably better than cute…”
“Stop… I said I was tired… please.” Jasmine begged in her ear. Lily bit her lip before nodding. It was for too much fun mimicking Elsie.
“Fine… Let’s follow their lead…” Lily said motioning to their sleeping party members. Jasmine silently nodded as Lily dragged her to their own little corner. Lily hummed a tune to Jasmine as she held her. Jasmine’s own fatigue from last night slowly took over as she lay her head in Lily’s lap. She listened to Lily’s melody as her eyes slowly closed before she fell asleep.
Lily was left alone as the only one awake. She was humming a tune from her mother as she caressed Jasmine’s face. She had kept her feelings in check for a while, not wanting to overwhelm her friend earlier. She whispered into Jasmine’s ear those three words. “I love you.”
It felt nice to get off her chest as she wasn’t able to before. They were so caught up in Claire’s love, she neglected to tell Jasmine and Ana how she felt. She might have said so in the throes of love, but she couldn’t remember. She still needed to get closer with Elsie too. Maybe spoil the little mage with her breasts like Ana told her too.
She giggled to herself as she thought about it. Jasmine stirred and Lily panicked. She wanted her to rest so she started humming again. Jasmine stirred for a while more, seemingly having a bad dream. Lily did her best to calm the stirring woman with her touch and melody. It took awhile, but Jasmine calmed down eventually. Lily was left alone for quite some time as her party slept.
Chapter 54: Gemini
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Ana awoke from her slumber in sync with her sister, their eyes red from tears. The two looked to each other and then their paladin. She was soundly asleep before she heard her sister.
‘Thank the Goddess’ Elsie said, or Ana thought she said. It felt off to her for some reason. Her mouth didn’t move and it felt like it was the voice in her head saying it, but with Elsie’s voice.
‘What the…?’ She thought to herself. Elsie perked up as she looked over to Ana.
“Was that you?” Elsie said to her. This time her mouth moved.
“Yeah… It felt like you were in my mind.” Ana said a bit flustered. She had felt a pull for a long while when her sister’s emotions were off. But this was different.
‘Goddess… Can you hear this Ana?’ Elsie asked, this time her mouth didn’t move. It was messing with Ana’s mind to see. She nodded and Elsie gave her that sly smile. ‘Right! I checked my stat sheet right before I slept. Was so focused on the other skills that I didn’t remember this one.’
Ana pulled her own up and found the Bestowed Twin’s Telepathy skill. Her breath caught as she thought of the possibilities. Not only could they communicate better in combat, but they could speak from long distances. They’d have to experiment to see how far this could go. ‘Fuck me Ana.’ Ana’s thoughts were abruptly cut off.
She looked at Elsie, her sly smile on her face as she continued. ‘Thank you Goddess… a more intimate way of talking…’ she said to Ana. She bit her lip as she closed the distance.
“Fuck.” She yelped aloud as her body gave out as she tried to close the gap. She fell on their sleeping lover as she failed the sexual gesture. ‘If I wasn’t so tired right now, I’d let you rail me on top of Claire.’
Ana squirmed as she heard Elsie’s teasing. She feared this from the moment she read the skill, she just hoped Elsie would be more serious. She wanted to take this skill seriously but Elsie was just going to use it to tease her more. She took a deep breath before she readjusted herself.
‘Elsie, this is such a serious skill… c-can we not?’ She said, getting off of Claire. She backed up as Elsie crawled to follow her. She wanted to start on their day even though she was sore. ‘Also, we should make some food for them.’
‘No… I want you here and now.’ Elsie said, slowly creeping towards her. She pounced on Ana as they fell to the side of the carriage. They made a thumping noise that awoke the other three. Ana was panicking as Elsie assaulted her with kisses all over. Her face, lips, neck and chest were all kissed by her sister.
‘Stop Elsie… you’ll wake them up.’ Ana begged internally. She wanted to be with Claire right now. She wanted to make sure she was okay. She was so beat up last night. But Elsie felt so good right now. She could stop worrying for a moment and enjoy her sister.
‘Let them. If anything will get them going today, it’ll be us fucking.’ She said, her eyes filled with lust. ‘You really think Jasmine would miss an opportunity to clean your cum from my pussy? Or Claire would miss watching us?’
She wanted to resist her sister’s advances but she couldn’t. Elsie was overpowering and pinning her down. Her own lust slowly took over as she began to buck her hips against Elsie. Elsie grinded her length against Ana’s as the sisters’ lips met. Their tongues wrestled as Elsie flooded Ana’s mind with ‘I love you’ and ‘put a baby in me.’
“Fucking Elsie…” They heard but ignored. They were so focused on their own pleasure that they didn’t notice the figure creeping up on them. Elsie was pulled off Ana by a cranky Jasmine. “Couldn’t even let us sleep in?”
Elsie’s sly smile was plastered over her face. “Nope! Wanted Ana too badly.” She said in that annoying tone.
“Fuck me… Can we at least eat first?” Jasmine asked as the other two stirred behind her. Elsie shook her head as she spoke to Ana.
‘Once she lets go, be ready for me.’ Elsie said. Ana followed her command and pulled her dress up. She shimmied her panties off as she met Jasmine’s eyes. Jasmine sighed and let go of Elsie.
“Fine… you two are in charge of food once you two are done..” She said before moving back to Claire and Lily. They cuddled up to their cranky lover as they eagerly watched the sister’s display.
‘Finally’ Elsie said to Ana. She crawled up to her sister’s throbbing cock. She rubbed her cheek on it before moving on. She met Ana in a kiss as she moved her panties to the side. ‘Let’s put on a show.’
She let out a moan as she eased her sister’s length inside her. She wanted so badly to stop taking those stupid potions. But she knew they had a mission to accomplish and she had to be serious. Some of the time at least. Not now though. She stopped using their telepathy as she whispered in Ana’s ear. “Can’t wait to have your babies.” She cooed in her ear.
She felt her sister throb inside her as she moved up and down. She bounced on Ana’s lap as her sister’s face contorted in pleasure. Her soft moans could barely be heard over their slapping flesh. She could feel her sister fill her as her womb craved her sister’s cum. She kissed Ana’s neck as she slammed her hips down.
Ana was whimpering and bucking her hips. Elsie’s talks of baby making and her sister’s pussy were too much for the poor healer. She could feel that primal need to fill her with her love as she let Elsie ride her. She wanted it just as badly as she wanted to be inside Elsie.
She let out a whimper as Elsie bit her neck. Elsie found a weakness in her sister and decided to attack it. She bit down hard, giving her sister the pain she enjoys so much. Her moans flooded her ears as she kept bouncing. Ana was thrashing beneath her as she slammed her hips down.
Ana’s cock was too much for her. She felt her body lose control as she shuddered. Pleasure hit her like a tidal wave as she pressed her hips down. Ana let out another moan as she released her incestuous cum into her sister’s warm insides. Pleasure melted her mind as she dreamed of impregnating her.
Elsie felt her sister fill her as her lovers closed in around her. Claire and Lily supported her through her own orgasm. They gently whispered to her as she, too, dreamed of Ana’s baby growing inside her. She shot her own baby batter into her dress as it stained the blue fabric. Her moans were only silenced when she’d kiss Ana’s skin. She lay on top of her, quivering, while Claire and Lily held her in place.
Jasmine watched as Claire and Lily pulled the shaking twin off her sister. Their love dripped down Elsie’s thigh as Jasmine licked her lips. Her chest burned for it. She needed it more than anything right now. She crawled towards Ana, who was recovering slightly. Jasmine didn’t even hesitate, she licked the girl’s softening cock, tasting the sisters as she did. She cleaned the bumbling girl as she tried to stop Jasmine.
Elsie came back around. She felt so empty without her sister’s cock inside her. She could feel the warmth of her sister inside her and as it leaked down her thigh. She reached out her hand to her as she saw Jasmine by her cock. Those hungry eyes turned to her as her lovers set her down.
She felt fear for a brief moment as Jasmine crawled towards her. She couldn’t defend herself right now and she felt like prey. It passed as Jasmine crawled in between her legs. Those lustful eyes staring past her stained dress as she moved it to the side. She felt the tickling sensation of her tongue hit her skin as she squirmed. She pressed her thighs together, hoping to ward her off.
Jasmine wasn’t going to stop though. The mix of the twins’ love juice was far too appetizing for the assassin. She pressed forward and made her way to Elsie’s leaking pussy. Her tongue hungrily explored her folds as Elsie’s thighs pressed against her head. She reveled in how she’d squirm with each of her movements. She’d finally found a way to get her under control.
Jasmine pulled the ruined panties off of Elsie to reveal her stained cock. She gave the twin a lustful glance as she licked her flaccid cock. She even teased the girl with her fingers, giving her clit a circular rub as she cleaned. Elsie’s moans were deafening as Jasmine did this. She kept trying to pull away or buck her hips, but Jasmine held her down. She rubbed her cheek against her hardened cock before saying. “You woke us up… now you gotta pay up.”
She swallowed the girl’s tip immediately after. Her fingers moving on to the girl’s entrance. She pushed into the girl’s pussy as she took more and more of her cock. Elsie whimpered as she was still so sensitive. ‘Ana… help me… she’s too much’ She said, looking over to Ana.
‘C-can’t… Claire’s cock… tastes sooo good’ Ana said back. Claire had her mouth occupied with her cock as Lily lay between her thighs. The twins were held down by their lovers as they paid them back for waking them. Claire was the much gentler of the three as she lightly thrusted into Ana’s mouth. Her body was still too tired or sore to do any more. Lily was teasing her feminine sex, enjoying how it felt to have Ana’s cock and balls rest on her face.
Jasmine was a whole different beast. She sucked Elsie’s cock like she was starving. Elsie’s mind was taken over as Jasmine’s mouth felt so tight and warm. Jasmine bobbed up and down her length as she made Elsie squeal. Her dexterous fingers pleasured her feminine sex as she sucked Elsie dry.
Elsie lost count how many times she did end up cumming in Jasmine’s mouth. Ana and the others had stopped after Claire filled Ana’s stomach with her cum. She heard Ana cry out as her mouth was flooded. Elsie wished she could share in it, but Jasmine held her down.
They moved to help Elsie through her trying time. Claire and Lily held her hands as Jasmine kept going. If it didn’t feel incredible, she would have thought it was torture. She looked to her twin, who was leaning over her. She leaned down and kissed Elsie, surprising her with Claire’s taste. Their tongues fought for it as Elsie moaned into her sister’s mouth.
Ana parted from her, a string of cum connecting them before speaking internally. ‘Goddess… thank you for this ability… Elsie’s thoughts are so lewd.’ Her eyes were hazed with lust as they watched Elsie fall apart.
Chapter 55: The Spark
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Despite her own fatigue, Jasmine exited the carriage with a stuffed belly and stained lips. It was late afternoon when she left the carriage and she was still incredibly cranky. She found a mirror and inspected her appearance, she looked too disheveled and dried cum stained her face. She grumbled to herself as she washed away any evidence of their activities.
After a quick inspection again, she set out to find people to help with the trolls’ corpses. The villagers themselves were shocked to hear that they had defeated two trolls instead of just one. They were even more shocked to discover that the trolls were in their prime age, not the younger age that was reported.
Jasmine started growing a headache quickly into their hike towards the cave as the villagers buzzed around her. They brought along a carriage for the carcusses and were talking amongst themselves. They were singing praises of the Scarlet Seraphs for defeating such a tremendous threat. She should be happy that the villagers would spread their name, but she was still pissed for the shitty information.
She was very close to just blowing up at them as they hounded her for details of the fight. She managed to keep herself together though, focusing on Elsie’s taste to calm her down. It was the only thing keeping her calm. How she had Elsie under her control for almost two hours. She made sure to suck every bit of lust and love out of Elsie so she could have some peace.
She had a sly smile as she thought about that. She hoped when she returned, Elsie would be far less excitable, at least for today. The caravan of villagers stopped as they saw the wild woman’s carnage. They gasped as they saw the state of the smaller troll.
“What in the name of Bennos…” The farm owner said. Jasmine looked to see the villagers gawking at the troll’s corpse. The aftermath of that northerner’s rampage. Jasmine took a moment, debating about telling the truth before inspiration struck her. This was perfect. If she said Claire did it, then she could spread their name and their goddess.
“Oh… yeah. My Paladin did that.” She said, casually as she could. Every woman there turned in shock to Jasmine. She covered her smile as she put together a lie. “The redhead that was driving, she was chosen by a goddess… Gave her strength to kill that thing after she was hurt.”
“Wait really?” The farm owner looked the most shocked. She seemed so nice and caring that she couldn’t imagine Claire doing it. Jasmine just casually nodded.
“Yeah… You should see what she did to the other one. Nearly took its head off.” The villagers sat stunned as Jasmine congratulated herself. Her quick thinking would allow them to spread their name quicker. Jasmine held back a laugh as she continued. “Her name is Claire. Wish I could tell you her goddess’s name, but so far, she’s nameless.”
Adding a bit of the truth goes a long way when lying. Jasmine looked at the shocked faces surrounding her as they processed what she said. A new goddess was unheard of as the villagers mumbled. Jasmine pressed the advantage of her plan. “Her goddess sent us out on a holy mission. One that seeks to free our men from the control of nobles.”
She could see how some of the older women reacted. She suspected they had sons that were taken like Ryley. Disgruntled people who were wronged by the system or pushed down. It was the perfect environment to spread rumors. She’d have to thank her old party for teaching her this. They were adept at spreading gossip and lies like wildfire.
She forced back the bad thoughts of them as she continued further. “We all would have died had the Goddess not helped… I’ll show you when we get to the other one.” She headed towards the other troll as they followed. She planned to use Claire’s injury in her stretching of the truth. They made their way to the other troll as they collectively gagged. Its neck barely hung on to its head as it reminded Jasmine of her past.
She hesitated for a brief moment as she thought about it, before collecting herself. “See… she was slammed into that tree over there and knocked unconscious. Woke up with the rage of her goddess and did this. She left her blade here to pursue the other one.”
She could hear the murmurs and whispers come from the group as they took in the sight. They hesitated for a moment before exploring the scene. Wrecked trees, blood everywhere, scorch marks all added to Jasmine’s tale. They checked the state of the troll’s hacked neck, and a few nearly threw up. She left the main group to figure it out for themselves as she explored the cave.
She covered her nose to block out the smell. She wanted to explore and look for anything of note the trolls collected. Some were known to hoard shiny objects or weaponry. She made her way past where she first encountered the two and to their little alcoves. She dug through looking for anything of note. She found several gemstones, gold coins and such, but nothing of true note.
She dug through rusted armor and weapons, looking for anything usable for her party. She wanted something to bring back that might lift her spirits. Claire seemed so out of it before she left that it scared her. She usually never just goes once, she needs more to satisfy herself. Jasmine lost herself in thoughts as she sifted through a pile of junk.
She was about to give up, when she noticed a shimmer with her night vision. Something on the ground caught her eye. She knelt down beside it and brushed away the dirt, it looked metallic. She used her hands and a spare dagger to dig deep enough for her to get a grip. She clawed and stabbed at the side, making room for her hands to lift it.
She lifted the thing with all her might as light surrounded her. Her eyes burned as she turned her night vision off, hoping to not blind herself. With all her might, she pulled at the object before the dirt gave out. She nearly jumped from the force she exerted as it flew across the cave and hit a rock. A clang echoed through the cave as she focused on it.
The light slowly died down as Jasmine adjusted, her head pounding from her headache. She approached the object to find a shield radiating white light. It was a kite style shield that despite the dirt and mud, looked quite clean. No scratch marks, rust or any signs of wear. She picked it up, straining against its weight.
“Perfect… I gotta get back to Claire.” Jasmine smiled as she admired the shield. Despite their lustful activities earlier, the morale of their party’s fighters were quite low. Claire was still beating herself up about getting hit and recovering from the fatigue, and the twins were still shell shocked from Claire’s injury. Jasmine hoped this would help instead of the temporary fix of this morning. It weighed heavily in her arm as she checked for anything else. She packed the valuables she found and headed for the exit.
She exited the cave to find the villagers hoisting the corpse onto a wagon. They stopped to watch as she exited the cave, the shield still glowing vaguely. Their shocked faces followed her as she held back her smile. Her little rumor would spread so easily after all this. She was starting to feel so much better and her headache was slowly fading.
Her walk back allowed her to reflect on the fight from the previous night. She mentally went over her mistakes and what she could improve on. She went over her new skill and planned out strategies on how best to use it. She could use this new skill to help Claire out more on the frontline and have a perfect outlet for her anger. She nearly had a skip to her step on the trek back as she planned out how to improve Claire’s mood.
She didn’t like how her new skill encouraged her to let Claire get hit, but having the option to get revenge helped a lot. Add that with her stealth modifier, and any enemy who didn’t notice her would die instantly. As she added up the rough math, she nearly laughed as it would allow her to down people of her level. She said a silent thank you to the Goddess for such an amazing skill.
Claire was fast asleep with Elsie, both were far too tired to do anything. Claire was still recovering while Elsie was literally sucked dry by Jasmine. Her mind nearly melted earlier as she finally passed out because of all the stimulation. Claire was there to support her as her consciousness faded, holding the girl’s hand. She snuggled up to the poor girl as they fell asleep spooning.
Neither were awake to notice Claire’s entire body glow red. If Ana hadn’t been watching over Claire and Elsie, the whole party would be ignorant of it. She did a double take as she was stunned by the display and even checked her status sheet for any abnormalities. She expected their goddess to show up like last time, since Jasmine glowed like that after she got pregnant.
But no goddess showed up.
The light pulsed briefly before going out. Claire’s body lost its light as she shifted in her sleep, readjusting herself to lie on her back. Ana was left stunned with her mouth hanging open. She tried to wake her sister and Claire by shaking them, but they wouldn’t stir. She was panicking now as she needed to discuss it with someone immediately.
She burst out of the carriage and found Lily cooking over a fire. Lily saw the panicked twin and rushed to help her. “What’s wrong? Is Claire okay?”
Ana couldn’t speak as she just nodded her head. She was trying to communicate but her words were stuck in her throat. She gestured with her hands, pointing towards the carriage, as Lily tried to decipher her gestures. She hugged the girl, hoping to calm her down.
It took a moment for Ana’s breathing to regulate and her heart to slow down. She was anxious and shaking in the embrace, so Lily just held her tighter. She made sure the food didn’t burn as she tended to the panicked twin. Finally, she calmed down enough to drink water and eat.
Lily offered her food and a glass of water. Almost twenty minutes had passed since she bursted out of the carriage. She scarfed down the food as she completely recovered. She finished her plate before taking a deep breath.
“Claire… she glowed red like before.” She said softly.
“When the Goddess showed up?” Lily asked, she wasn’t there before so it sparked her curiosity. Ana nodded. “And did she?”
“N-no, she never showed. Claire glowed for a moment, then it went away…” Ana said in almost a whisper.
Lily’s mind raced as she tried to figure out what happened. She had no idea what would cause her to glow. No skill or anything like that. Maybe she leveled up or something?
“W-what do you think caused it?” Ana asked, regulating her breathing. Her heart was slowing down after her little panic attack.
Lily shook her head, “I don’t know… she could have leveled up, gained a new skill or anything goddess related. It’s hard to really tell.”
Ana nodded as her own mind got to work. That red light meant their Goddess was present or represented her power. Could it have been something to do with that? Could she have gained some of the Goddess power? Or maybe she appeared in her dream. “She could h-have visited her in a dream.”
Lily pursed her lips and added, “True, we don’t know if she glowed last time… but I don’t know, the way you describe it was similar to Toni’s power. His body glowed when he connected with Anka.”
They both furrowed their brow as Ana tried to piece it together. Neither of them had enough information to put together a good theory. “C-could it be her influence?”
Lily tilted her head. “Go on…”
“Maybe the villagers saw the wreckage of our fight and assumed there was some form of divine intervention. Given the power imbalance.” Ana said as she was thinking about the trolls’ strength compared to their own. She could see how unlikely 3 newbie adventurers would be able to take those trolls out, even with Jasmine on their side. If they didn’t know about the northerner, then they’d assume it was just the four of them.
Lily rubbed her chin as she thought along the same lines as Ana. Silence fell over them as they thought through their theory. “Ahh… w-we’ll have to wait for more info. Too many v-variables.” Ana whimpered.
“True. We’ll have to wait for them to wake up. Claire should have gotten a notification or something.” Lily said, prepping the food for their party members. Ana nodded as she helped Lily bring in food for the sleeping lovers.
They watched over the two as they slept, letting the food get cold. Lily held Ana as she still shook slightly. Neither of the two stirred for the next hour as Lily and Ana watched over them. They sat in silence, still thinking of the possibilities of Claire’s glowing. Both sat in thought for quite some time.
Their thoughts were interrupted by the sound of whistling. They peaked their heads out of a window, curious to see where it was coming from. To Lily’s surprise it was Jasmine, who had a big smile on her face. She was strutting back to the carriage with what looked like a dirty shield.
“Holy shit… The villagers were amazed. They could hardly believe we had defeated those trolls at first. Told them Claire did it with the help of her Goddess.” Jasmine said, practically bouncing as she entered. It scared Lily as she had never seen Jasmine act like this. She left early extremely cranky too.
“Wait, what’d you tell them? And what’s that shield?” Lily responded, she gripped Ana tightly to keep herself together.
“Oh I found this, and these.” Jasmine said, setting the shield down and retrieved some of the gemstones. “They might be valuable, and this shield looks to be enchanted. But the villagers… I said Claire slayed the trolls. Left out the other woman entirely. Gave them a whole story for them to spread. It’ll get the Scarlet Seraphs’ name circulating and Claire’s name especially.”
Lily tilted her head as she analyzed the shield. She took in what Jasmine said and nodded. Her eye found two enchantments of note. Enhanced Defense and Reflection . One enhanced the user’s stats by a flat +5, while the other reflected damage back on the attacker. She pushed her glasses in as she used her eye to look for any blemishes or weakness. She noted the red accents and the steel-like material.
“Jaz… that shield has reflection on it. That’s extremely rare. Its material too, the pattern doesn’t look like anything Daphne could recreate. And the trolls just had it?” She asked in bewilderment. Jasmine nodded enthusiastically. Her mood improved by the minute on the walk back.
“Yeah! Found it in the back of their cave. We gotta show Claire, it might help her mood.” Jasmine said. Lily realized why she was so happy. Claire was out of it earlier, zoned out and thinking. She nodded and looked at Ana. Her eyes were wide as she examined the shield.
“It’s pretty…” Ana whispered. “Glowing too… Like Claire.”
Her words brought Lily back to their previous problem. Why had Claire glowed like that. The timing caused Lily’s mind to connect some dots. She started doing some math after the posse set out from the farmer’s land. Given the hike and delay of such a big group hiking. It roughly lined up with when Ana burst out of the carriage. She’d have to wait for Claire to wake up to confirm, but she was fairly certain.
“Holy shit… Jaz. I think you just gained us followers…”
Chapter 56: Recovery
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Claire woke up with a haze, her body felt heavy as she tried to move. Her head pounded like she was hungover, her eyes were blurry when she opened them and she had a ringing in her ear. She stirred, clutching her head in pain as she tried to sit up. She was gently pushed back down as her body’s strength gave out.
“Claire, relax. You’re still recovering.” Lily’s voice whispered to her, she felt like they were moving. But everything spun when she opened her eyes, so it could have been vertigo.
“Wh-what happened?” Claire asked, her voice cracking and her throat felt dry. She felt fine earlier when she woke up to Elsie’s shenanigans, but now she felt so weak.
“Seems like you caught something while recovering… Or your body thinks it’s sick. You have a fever and have been asleep for two days.” Lily said, her voice calming as Claire focused on it. She nearly shot up when she heard how long she was out, but Lily was quick to keep her down. “Claire, relax. It will pass soon, Ana and I made sure of that.”
Claire’s head spun as she processed what Lily had said to her. How could she have been out for two days? It felt like only a couple hours ago she was holding Elsie’s hand as Jasmine had her way with her. She tried to focus on Lily’s face, but her vision was blurry.
“Claire. Can you check your sheet for us? There might be a status or message that could help us.” Lily said she had moved to grab something. Claire then felt something wet and cold touch her forehead. She tried to nod her head, but she couldn’t move very much.
She opened her sheet and was hit with several notifications. Congrats! You’ve gained followers. Congrats! Your Goddess has gained influence. Both of which sent her mind into a whirlwind, but she pressed on. Status: Weak Healing Fatigue. Healing too much causes your body too much stress. Status: Weak Divine Fatigue. Channeled [Unknown]’s power and caused too much stress on your body.
“Divine… Fatigue?” She got out as she read it. She heard shuffling as another voice broke through.
“D-divine fatigue?!” Ana said with a mix of intrigue and panic. She rested her hand on Claire’s cheek, checking her temperature. “Lily! Did Toni look as pale as she does?”
Claire heard Lily mumble to herself as she recalled the singer from before. He did look incredibly pale and tired the day after. “He did… Claire, did you dream of your Goddess?” Lily asked.
Claire tried to shake her head as she got out between labored breaths. “Gained followers… and influence for Her.”
“Holy Goddess… I was right. Jaz, you did get us followers!” Lily said as she stood up and out of Claire’s view. Ana moved to Claire’s side as she cuddled under her arm.
“W-we theorized about why you glowed in your sleep a couple days ago. I thought you were visited by H-Her again, but Lily thought it was something else.” Ana whispered into her ear. Her voice soothed Claire as her headache slowly faded. “I lost our bet…”
Claire wanted to ask about the bet so badly. She knew what it meant and what the prize probably was. She’d give anything to see the results of the bet. Her body and spirit craved to hear what her lovers would get up to. But her mind slowly faded. She was falling back to sleep as her eyes felt heavy. Ana’s presence and voice soothed her
back into slumber.
The night before the rest of her party had a meeting to go over what they had learned. Elsie, who was asleep for a whole day, was filled in with what her sister and Lily had figured out. The three put their heads together and tried to figure out what was wrong with Claire.
“So you can see the healing fatigue but nothing else?” Elsie asked the two. They both could read illnesses and ailments due to their classes, but couldn’t find anything wrong with her.
“No… we can see something, but it’s shrouded…” Lily said, furrowing her brow. She stared at Claire trying to analyze her illness.
“S-shows up as a bunch of random symbols.” Ana said.
“And she’s not poisoned or dying?” Elsie asked, her shoulders tensing. Both shook their heads.
“She’s not losing any mana or health and the symptoms are like a severe case of Healing fatigue. My best guess would be related to her Goddess or her power.” Lily said, rubbing her chin.
“But that’s never happened before.” Elsie retorted. She recalled when the Goddess visited them as the orb and Claire’s dreams. “But… the other times were dreams. And Jasmine…”
“S-she used their conception to manifest. Both didn’t require Claire's direct strength.” Ana said as she recalled her arrival. She spoke to Elsie in her head, ‘She glowed like Jasmine did and apparently like Toni did when he channeled the Goddess.’
‘But wouldn’t Jasmine have had a similar reaction?’ Elsie asked, as Lily watched on in the silence.
‘No, maybe She didn’t use Jasmine’s body or energy. She used Claire and Jasmine’s pregnancy to manifest herself.’ Ana retorted, she had spent quite a bit of time with Lily discussing Claire’s condition. She was leaning towards Lily being right, but her worry was more for their bet.
‘I guess it makes sense.’ Elsie said, conceding to Ana. ‘Did you tell Lily about our telepathy?’ To which Ana nodded. Elsie sighed as she liked having something just between her and her sister. But she’d need to tell Claire and Jasmine about it eventually.
“So Jasmine lied to the villagers about our strength, they believed it, and now Claire has followers?” Elsie said out loud. Recalling what had caused Claire’s worsening condition. “Well that’s one problem partially solved, any idea on rituals or worship?”
Both shook their heads as Elsie let out a sigh. They’d have to find a priestess or something for that. “But, at least we figured out how to gain followers. No thanks to that goddess.” Jasmine said, finally chiming in.
“True… Good job with that by the way.” Elsie said as she eyed Jasmine. She still felt a bit nervous around her since yesterday’s fiasco. “Way to use that northerner.”
“Hey, she didn’t even come back for the corpses. And the villagers hadn’t seen her at all. If she cared, she’d have looted their cave or corpses.” Jasmine said, shrugging.
She couldn’t remember which of her former friends said it, but she said something like, “rumors become facts and facts become legends.” It was when they discussed the Tyrant’s tale and his accomplishments. Some of which seemed impossible and others too unlikely for the strength he had at the time. Her old party member suggested they were fake in the beginning to help his image.
She shook her head, remembering which girl had said that after thinking more on it. The same one who spread rumors about her ex girlfriend and ruined that poor girl’s reputation. She still can’t believe she turned a blind eye to those things back then.
“Whatever… I hope we run into her more. She was so sexy. Her arms nearly put Claire to shame.” Elsie said as she shifted to lay in her sister’s lap. “I’ve got watch in a bit, wake me up when it starts.”
Ana let her sister fall asleep in her lap. They stopped the discussion there and set about preparing for the night. Elsie was awoken later for her shift and the party set out the next day, hoping for Claire to wake up and clarify things.
Claire next woke up feeling much better. Her eyes could focus now and her head wasn’t pounding. Her body was sore, but not weak like last time. She slowly sat up, feeling the blood rush to her head as she did. It looked to be early morning, with Jasmine missing from the bed.
She slowly shifted to the driver’s seat, careful not to wake anyone. Jasmine watched as she shakily climbed to join her. “Claire, thank the Goddess. You actually have color in your face. Are you alright?” She said, relief in her voice.
“Hungry, thirsty, and sore, but I feel much better. The fatigue has finally passed. How long was I out?” Claire asked as she situated herself next to Jasmine. She felt the cold morning air and looked out to the rising sun.
“Only half a day this time…” Jasmine said, watching the girl carefully.
“Anything of note happened since I’ve been out? How’s Elsie and Ana been?” Claire asked.
“They were shaken up, both because of the fight and your condition. Elsie’s been a lot calmer though. Might have to do that more often.” Jasmine said with a bit of a giggle. She wanted to lighten the mood, but it wasn’t her forte.
Thankfully, Claire laughed with her. “Jaz… you nearly sucked the soul out of her. She couldn’t string a word together.” She said with a giggle.
“True! She was so calm and obedient for the past couple days. It was so nice.” Jasmine continued. “We were able to make great time traveling, even with the village celebrating.”
Claire tilted her head at that. “Celebration?”
“Yeah… They wanted to celebrate in your honor that day, but you were out of it. So they celebrated in your honor. Both because that bigger troll apparently has been causing them troubles for a while, and to thank your Goddess.” Jasmine said, rubbing the back of her neck. She wished she had saved some of the food, but they would have spoiled. “Was pretty interesting, mostly just them praising us.”
Claire pursed her lips as her stomach rumbled. She missed out on their generosity and their food. “Ugh, well at least they believed you.” She said, leaning her head on Jasmine’s shoulders.
There was a light pause as the two looked to the rising sun. “Are you doing okay? Like mentally?” Jasmine asked, shifting Claire to her lap. “I know how hard you take these things… That troll was smarter than we expected an-”
“I know. I just fell for it so easily.” Claire said, interrupting her. “I’ll be fine. Don’t worry.”
“I can’t… I worry you will end up like me.” Jasmine said, her voice breaking a bit. “You know how hard it is for me… and I said it before, lean on me.”
Claire nodded before gently rising to face her. “I know… I’m healing and so is my pride.” She whispered before giving her a kiss. “Thank you. I just need to replace my shield now… I liked that thing.”
Jasmine laughed as Claire tilted her head. “Funny you should mention that.”
Chapter 57: Panic
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Jasmine showed her the shield she found, she handed it to Claire as it vaguely glowed white. Claire grasped it and felt its weight. It was heavier than her previous shield, the wood replaced with solid metal. She put it on her left arm and waved it around.
“It’s heavier… but, not too bad.” Claire said as Jasmine watched on. Claire was standing in the field while the sun broke through the horizon. As the light hit her face, she looked more mature to Jasmine. “You said it had reflection on it?”
“Yeah. Lily was able to discern the enchantments.” Jasmine replied. Her heart skipped a beat when Claire looked her way. The horizon behind her as shadows cast across her face. She cursed herself for never learning to paint.
“Wonder how they got ahold of it…” Claire said solemnly. She thought of its previous owner, probably an adventurer that the troll had killed. A pit formed in her stomach as she thought about it.
“I’d rather not think about that…” Jasmine said as she squirmed in her seat. She thought back on Claire’s injury and how close she was.
“Fuck that troll.” Claire said with anger. Its smile was ingrained in her mind as she looked at the shield. Anger built up as she thought about how many other adventurers it’d taken out. “But… what about that wild woman? Did we get any word about her?”
Jasmine shook her head. She had asked around about the woman and none of the villagers had seen her. “I’ll have to thank her if we see her again…” Claire said as she walked up to the driver’s seat. Jasmine extended her hand and hoisted Claire up beside her.
“I don’t know… she also blew our cover.” Jasmine said, tightening her grip on Claire’s hand. “We could have retreated if she hadn’t shown up.”
Claire sighed and nodded. “But she didn’t know that. She came to slay the trolls as well. I can’t even imagine why she’d go alone, but she didn’t expect us to be there…”
“Sure but she still nearly got you ki-” Jasmine tried to say.
Claire nearly crushed her hand in hers. She felt pain shoot through her as she looked at Claire. She had a stern look before her face softened. “Sorry… I didn’t mean to harm you.” Claire whispered as she rubbed Jasmine’s hand. “I blame the troll and my own naivety. Not her.”
Jasmine sighed as she let Claire kiss her hand. Her strength surprised her for a moment but she also softened. She rested her head on Claire’s shoulder and whispered back to her. “It’s okay… we’ll deal with it if we ever meet her again.”
Claire nodded before looking back at the shield. It had a solid metal frame with the main color being silver. The bolts and decals had red coloring. It matched her own armor perfectly. She smiled at her reflection in the shield before looking back to the horizon.
Both sat basking in the rising sun as the morning finally came. Claire had Jasmine under her arm as they watched the sun slowly rise. It felt nice to have a moment just between them with such a beautiful view.
“Aww… I missed waking up to you.” Elsie called from the window. Her smug smile widened as she looked at the happy couple. “Could have woken up like after the rats…”
Jasmine rolled her eyes as Claire giggled softly. “Mmm… maybe tomorrow. My body’s still quite sore from healing.” She cooed back.
“Gods… Elsie I said I was sorry for before. I thought we talked about this.” Jasmine said from under Claire’s arm.
“We did. But I needed to get even first.” Elsie said as she climbed through the driver’s window. “Now… we are even.” Elsie said before leaning in to kiss Jasmine’s cheek.
She gave her a sly smile before moving back to the window. “I’ll wake the others… but I’ll give you a couple more minutes.” She said before closing the window.
Jasmine let out a sigh before shifting to get more comfortable. “Elsie… I swear I’ll suck her dry again…” She whispered to Claire. Claire giggled as she rested her arm around Jasmine again.
“Let her be… she lightens the mood, which we desperately need…” Claire whispered back.
“Sometimes. But other times… I don’t know. I wish she was more serious.” Jasmine said.
“Nah… I like that about her.” Claire retorted. Jasmine furrowed her brow but let it go. She let Elsie ruin her little moment for far too long. She closed her eyes and let Claire take over her watch as she basked in her warmth.
True to her word, Elsie let the two have twenty minutes of peace and serenity. They had one last kiss before the morning sun. Their chests burning as they had one last romantic moment. It was cut off with Elsie waking the sleeping duo. Judging by the noises coming from the carriage, Elsie awoke the two the way she wanted to do to Claire. Claire smiled as she looked into Jasmine’s eyes. “Fuck… maybe I’m not too tired…” She whispered huskily.
With a delayed departure, they headed towards the next village. It was another four days of travel as they headed for the next village, so Jasmine made sure they kept on schedule. Elsie had become a lot more tame around Jasmine after her last experience. Claire was still shaken up, but she was able to calm herself down.
Focusing on whittling sticks for practice and a form of meditation. It helped calm her thoughts about the fight, but her dreams were filled with nightmares. Nightmares of the troll’s smile or the attack. She’d wake up in a cold sweat some nights and screaming. While she could think straight during the day, her dreams were out of her control.
Thankfully, her lovers were there to comfort her. They’d all wake up and help in calming her down. Their calming words and comforting bodies helped calm Claire down. It helped soothe her back to sleep, but they all knew something had to be done to help her.
Lily worked on creating a soothing sleep potion meant to keep her asleep for a full eight hours. They dispersed her watch between the four of them and made sure Claire got a lot of rest. Thankfully, Lily and Jasmine had experience with this issue as it was common for newer adventurers.
They kept a close eye on her as they traveled to the next quest. Elsie and Ana were a lot more hesitant around her in the beginning, not knowing how best to comfort her. They did come to the conclusion to keep one twin by her at all times. Claire loved physical touch. So when she wasn’t whittling or driving, they’d sit in her lap or lay next to her.
Claire felt coddled in the beginning, irritated that they were walking on eggshells around her. She understood why they were like this, but she also wanted normalcy. She truly missed Elsie’s little teasings or Ana’s lustful gaze as she moved. But, their comforting touches and concerned glances did make her feel loved. She resolved to get through this trauma and move on. She’d have to deal with even worse situations. Especially when they started on the bandits.
That was where her mind ended up on the last day of traveling. She saw the requests for the bandits attacking caravans. She knew what came after they finished with these monsters. She’d have to confront people she might have to kill. Could she inflict the fear she felt against the troll on another woman? She didn’t know.
It added to her own stress as they arrived at their destination. Another village needing protection from monsters readying themselves for winter. The cockatrices were stealing crops and sheep. Crucial resources for winter that would keep the village from going hungry. She gripped her new shield tightly as she’d have to go into combat again.
As they arrived in the next village, her nerves came back with a vengeance. She felt a pit form in her stomach as she sat in the driver’s seat. Her heart racing, her palms sweating as she gripped the reins tightly. Her mouth was dry and she could hardly sit still. Had it not been for Ana sleeping in her lap, she might have stood up to run.
Her lover’s soft breaths and the little bit of drool coming out of her mouth helped calm her down. She focused on Ana as she slept. Watching her chest rise and fall as she tried to center herself. It helped her ignore the panic, ignore the fear. She just prayed to her Goddess for strength to overcome this.
She parked the carriage next to the mayoral building and knocked on the window. Jasmine opened the back door of the carriage and walked towards the building. She stopped upon seeing Claire’s face. “Shit… you look…” She tried to say.
Claire could tell she looked bad. Her forehead was damp with sweat and her outstretched hand was the same. Jasmine took her hand and joined the duo in the front. She embraced Claire and felt her heart racing as she did. “Claire… it’ll be okay.” She said softly as she pressed Claire’s head into her chest.
“I-I know… I just keep thinking about it.” Claire said, her voice cracking as she spoke. “This fear…”
“Shhhh. Relax. Take a moment and breathe.” Jasmine said gently. Ana awoke from her nap and was rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. She looked up at the two’s embrace and gently tugged on Claire’s shirt.
“Y-you okay?” She whispered softly.
“Yeah… just panicking.” Claire responded after Jasmine released her. She gently caressed Ana’s cheek as she focused on breathing. She let out a long exhale as she felt the pit in her stomach ease slightly. “Thank you.” She whispered before leaning down and kissing Ana’s cheek.
Ana rubbed her cheek idly as she looked up at Claire. “Y-your welcome.” She said with a slight blush. She looked up at Claire lovingly as she idly rubbed the spot Claire kissed. It made Claire smile to watch. She looked up for Jasmine, but Jasmine had already entered the building.
“S-she left a moment ago… sorry your kiss distracted me.” Ana said softly. Claire gave her a smile and nodded.
“It’s okay. I just wanted to thank her too.” Claire said as she watched the door for Jasmine’s return. “I hope my Goddess aids me if I ever freeze in battle like this…”
“She will… probably.” Elsie said after opening the window panel. “If not, then we’ll cover for you.”
Claire jumped slightly, forgetting that they could communicate nonverbally. Both twins let out a laugh that eased Claire’s tension. Just hearing it softened her nerves. She gave Elsie a smile before taking another deep breath.
“Goddess. Thank you for giving me such wonderful lovers.” She silently prayed.
Chapter 58: PreFight Relief
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Jasmine exited the building with an older woman right behind her. Claire and Ana both straightened up when they saw the two. The older woman waved to the two with a bright smile. “Hello! Thank the gods you gals made it.” She said cheerfully.
“Hello, I’m Claire and this is Ana.” Claire said, waving back as Ana did the same. “We wish we could have come here sooner, but I was injured in our last fight…”
“Don’t worry about it. The cockatrices haven’t stolen anything for a couple of days, but they’ll be back.” She said with a bright smile. “Oh shit, right, my name’s May. I’m Mirfield’s mayor.”
“Nice to meet you May. We’ll make sure those monsters are slain. Just let us know where they tend to strike and we can set up.” Claire said, putting on a brave face. She could feel her nerves resurfacing.
“Right… sorry. There’s my family’s farmhouse down this road.” She said pointing to the north. “They’ve been attacking our sheep and my daughter’s crops. We suspect they’ll be back here tonight or tomorrow.”
“Thank you May,” Jasmine said. She gestured for the mayor to head back inside and continued. “We’ll let you get back to your work.”
“No, thank you. We’ve been requesting help with this for months. Our esteemed Lady hasn’t sent the knights she promised.” May said with a grumble.
Claire perked up at hearing about their Lady. She felt similar anger just at hearing about her. She took a deep breath and let her mind speak. “If she did her job properly, my Goddess wouldn’t have called upon me.”
May tilted her head at that. She opened her mouth to speak but was cut off by Jasmine. “Right… I’ll explain inside. Can you take the carriage to her farmhouse?” Claire nodded and left blushing a bit from her outburst. Jasmine led May inside and shot a smile back at Claire.
“I fucked up…” Claire said as she steered the horses towards the farmhouse.
“No… We need to start leading with that more.” Ana said, laying her head back in Claire’s lap. “M-makes spreading our name easier… or that’s what Elsie says.”
Claire giggled and steered the carriage to the farmhouse, parking it along the road. She hopped down and greeted the mayor’s daughter before she directed them to a better spot. She followed her to an opening in her field closer to where the monsters were attacking.
“Over in that direction is where they come from.” The auburn haired farmer said, pointing across the field. “This spot gives you a good view of that.”
“Thank you. If you require any help before sundown, I am a farmgirl.” Claire said to the farmer.
“I’ll let you know.” She said, giving Claire a once over before turning around back towards her house.
“Sh-she’s got nice arms…” Ana whispered softly. Claire gave her a smile before looking back at the farmer. She was quite toned from manual labor. Claire focused on her butt as she walked away, her arousal growing. “Not as g-good as yours though…”
Claire felt her heart skip as her arousal strained in her pants. She felt Ana’s heat in her lap as she bit her lip. Ana touched her face and Claire looked away from the farmer. Ana’s eyes were filled with lust as she looked up at Claire.
“Elsie’s been in b-back teasing me for so long…” She whimpered as she uncrossed her legs. Her dress tenting as her eyes pleaded for Claire. Claire listened closer and could hear faint moans. Her chest burned intensely as she imagined what was going on behind her.
“Ana… go join her… I’ll join in a minute.” Claire said huskily. Ana nodded before opening the panel and climbing in. Claire watched her, her eyes focusing on her curves, before she shook her head. She got the carriage set up for the night, setting wedges in the wheels to keep it place. She heard Lily’s moans reverberate as she walked the perimeter. She glanced at the house and barn before opening the back door.
She was greeted with the sight of Elsie and Ana suckling Lily’s breasts. Her moans were muffled by her own hands. She looked at Claire as she entered, her eyes on the obvious bulge in her pants. Claire threw off her shirt after closing the door. All three stopped to look at their lover strip.
Three pairs of eyes were focused on Claire’s erection as it throbbed. She saw the hunger in their eyes as both twins took off their dresses. They parted from Lily and crawled to meet Claire, both their eyes set on her cock. She let out a moan when the twos’ tongues hit her skin.
“Sit.” Elsie commanded. Claire looked to Lily, who’s panties were bulging with her arousal. She moved over next to her as the twins followed. She sat back and spread her legs for her lovers. Ana went between, letting Claire’s balls nestle on her face as she licked Claire’s pussy. Her tongue lapped up the arousal leaking from her feminine sex.
Elsie lay next to Claire, her tongue licking her throbbing shaft. She gave it a kiss as she gently stroked it. She gave Claire a lustful look before swallowing her tip. She could feel Elsie’s tongue as she teased her. Her moans were stifled by Lily’s lips. All three were pleasuring Claire as Lily caressed her breasts.
Her body trembled as both twins pleasured her. Ana’s tongue focused on her clit as she added her fingers to the mix. Her tongue circled it as Claire’s toes curled. Elsie was bobbing her head on Claire’s shaft, doing her best not to choke. Her own soft moans added to the stimulation. Claire felt the pleasure build as she let them have their way with her.
She felt her pussy quiver as her feminine orgasm hit her. She was hit with a wave of pleasure as Ana sucked on her clit, her walls tightening around her fingers. She moaned into Lily’s mouth before she parted from Claire. Her moans became audible as her cock throbbed. She held Elsie’s head in place as her body convulsed.
Elsie tapped her thigh as she released her cum into her. Pleasure pulsed through her body with each rope she shot into Elsie’s mouth. Elsie patted her thigh more aggressively as Claire eased up. She popped off her cock with cum sputtering from her mouth as she was hit with more. Claire’s cock painted her face white as she caught her breath, her eyes filled with tears.
The look she gave Claire afterwards. Her lust filled face with her makeup smearing from her tears. Claire’s cum coating her face as Ana came out from between her legs. Elsie turned and met Ana in a kiss, sharing in Claire’s taste as their tongues met. They parted and climbed up Claire’s body, each choosing a lover to kiss. Elsie kissed Claire as she pushed her own cum into her mouth. Her taste buds lit up as she savored her own taste.
They parted with a string of cum connecting them. “Fuck… There’s so much on your face.” She whispered to Elsie. She leaned in and licked the streaks of cum off Elsie as she squirmed. She understood why Jasmine loved this so much, the taste was like no other. Not to mention how her lover squirmed while she did it.
“Mmm… Goddess, it’s so hot when you drink your own cum.” Elsie whispered back. She straddled Claire as she rubbed her own arousal against Claire’s wet cock. “Makes me so wet…”
Claire moaned as Elsie grinded on her. She pulled back and kissed Elsie. Their tongues met as Claire passed the cum she licked off her face. Elsie’s cock throbbed as Claire grasped her butt. She lifted her and rubbed her wet panties against her tip. Elsie pushed her panties to the side as her pussy ached to be filled by her paladin.
Lily and Ana were in a different position, Ana on her back while Lily lay over her. Her hips thrusting into Ana as she let her moans flow. She had her hand around Ana’s neck like she liked, cutting off her breathing. She could feel Ana tighten around her as she gripped her neck. Ana’s lustful eyes looked up to her as her cock throbbed freely.
‘Ahhh… Claire’s too big!’ Elsie nearly screamed to her sister. She could still barely handle her size as she penetrated Elsie. Her pussy stretched as she inched down Claire’s length.
‘Please please please’ was all Ana could say as she internally begged for more from Lily. Her mind focused on Lily’s grip on her neck. Her mind nearly blanked as the alchemist gripped her tightly. Her orgasm hit her as her eyes rolled back, her body quivering as she tightened around Lily. Her legs wrapped around Lily’s waist as her cock exploded with her cum.
Lily let out a groan as her body shivered. She throbbed inside the convulsing twin as she shot rope after rope of cum. Ana’s eyes rolled back as she was filled by Lily, her legs tightening around Lily. Lily let go of her neck, her skin reddened where her hand was. Her cock throbbed one last time as she pulled out.
Elsie whined into Claire’s mouth as their flesh slapped against one another. Her thighs burned as she bounced on her paladin’s cock. Her own still restricted by her panties as it throbbed wildly. She ruined her panties by cumming into them, her strength leaving her. She quivered in Claire’s grasp as she felt Claire throb inside her. Her cock nearly breached her womb as she felt heat radiate from within her. Claire’s cum filled her aching womb as her eyes also rolled back.
Her tongue went limp in their kiss as Claire moved to support her. She held her still as she finished filling her. Claire slowly picked her up, pulling out of her, as her cum flooded out of her. She lay Elsie down on the ground as she panted, trying to recover. Both twins were left to recover as Claire’s still hard cock turned to Lily. Lily gulped as Claire’s hungry eyes focused on her.
Lily’s knees weakened as she felt like Claire’s prey. She lay down in submission as her softening, wet cock throbbed. Claire climbed on top of her as Lily whimpered. She felt Claire’s cock teasing her own as Claire bucked her hips. She felt Claire’s cock rub against her own as her body begged her to be filled. She bit her lip, holding back a moan as Claire’s lustful eyes looked down at her.
“Please… take me” She begged Claire. Her body shivered as smiled at her. She felt Claire’s tip teasing her folds as she moaned into Claire’s ear. Claire thrusted slowly into her as her toes curled. Claire was so thick that she felt like she was being split in two. “Goddess… ah, you’re so big.”
“Mmm… I can feel you tighten around me.” Claire whispered back as she bottomed out in Lily. She nearly wailed as Claire began thrusting. She could feel Claire’s cock nearly touching her cervix. She could feel its outline on her skin, as her mind blanked. Every thrust caused her sensitive spots to flare up with pleasure.
Claire moaned into her ear and sent her over the edge. She cried out before Claire kissed her, her body shivering. Her pussy clenched Claire’s cock as it begged for her seed. She shuddered as her orgasm crashed into her. Claire thrusted a couple more times before Lily felt her throb inside of her.
She moaned into Claire’s mouth as Claire emptied herself inside Lily. She felt the heat of Claire’s thick baby batter as it flooded her insides. She nearly lost consciousness as Claire filled her. Her strength gave out as her eyes rolled back, the pleasure too much for her.
Claire was panting on top of her, looking down at the quivering alchemist. Her glasses completely fogged up as she panted heavily. She pulled out of her, causing Lily to whimper, before she lay next to Elsie. Elsie rolled into her embrace as Ana shuffled behind Claire.
“We love you so much.” The two said in sync. Claire shuddered as they wrapped their arms around her.
Chapter 59: Getting Back Into It
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Claire took a brief nap, thankfully it was quite peaceful. The most peaceful sleep she had gotten in four days. She woke up sharper and feeling much more well rested. She stretched her muscles as she got up, her twin lovers stirring as she did. She heard their breath quicken as she did.
Ana watched Claire’s arms as she stretched, eyeing how her arms flexed. She watched as her muscles flexed and then relaxed, unconsciously biting her lip as she ogled her. She couldn’t take her eyes off of Claire, even when she turned to smile at the girl. She didn’t even register what Claire said until Elsie repeated it in her mind.
‘She’s trying to thank you for keeping her warm. Get your head out of the gutter.’ Elsie said, giving her a sly smile.
“Aah, s-sorry… and anytime.” Ana said meekly, her face reddening.
Claire laughed at her response, she didn’t mind when Ana looked at her like that. Actually, it made her feel amazing when she did. Her pride was restored slightly as Ana ogled her toned body. She gave Ana a subtle flex of her bicep before turning to the other twin.
“You too Elsie. For the past couple of days too… I was only able to sleep peacefully with your help.” Claire said, kissing Elsie’s forehead. Elsie gave her a smile, not the sly or smug one, but her genuine smile. Her face reddened as she idly rubbed where Claire kissed her.
“Claire, you don’t have to thank us. We love you. Of course we’d help you.” Elsie whispered to her. Ana crawled next to her sister, nodding in agreement.
“W-we don’t need thanks… we just want you to feel better.” Ana said, her eyes focused on Claire.
Claire smiled and nodded. “Okay… I’ll show my thanks in other ways.” She watched Ana squirm as her face reddened at the insinuation.
“Still so innocent despite everything she’s experienced,” her sister said. Elsie gave Claire a sly smile.
“True, it’s part of her charm.” Lily said from the seat. She had awoken a while ago but decided to let the three talk first. She moved to join them on the bedding, leaning on Claire’s shoulder as she settled. “Glad you feel better. Mental pain isn’t something medicine or magic can fix…”
“Yeah, still feeling off. But at least I was able to sleep peacefully.” Claire whispered back.
“We’ll see how you react to combat. It’ll be a test for your fortitude.” Jasmine said, surprising all four. She was leaning against the back door of the carriage. “Shock like that stays with you for your whole life. Let it consume you, and fear will guide you. Conquer it, and you’ll become stronger.”
Claire felt a wave of nostalgia as Jasmine instructed her. She smiled warmly as she thought back on her days training. Another lesson from her past. Claire had always wanted to ask more about the people she met or how she knew any of these things. She had hoped Jasmine would tell more about her experiences for years, but talking about her mothers renewed that hope in her.
Claire took a deep breath, thinking about the combat they’d engage in tonight. However, the troll’s smile popped up in her head. The pit in her stomach formed as her body tensed up. Her fear slowly grew as her breathing became rapid. Lily gripped her arm. “Take your time… Mental shock isn’t something you can just muscle through.”
Claire eased up slightly, her mind still focusing on that damn smile. She let out a sigh before getting up. “Damn. I guess we’ll have to see tonight.” She retrieved her equipment from her storage space, the damage evident.
Claire felt the pressure build up again as she readied her equipment. She’d space out as she put on her leather armor, feeling the scratches or missing pieces from the previous fight. Her metal plates fit awkwardly on her leather armor frame. She’d have to get the leather pieces adjusted at the next smith they come across.
She ran her fingers over her left arm’s brace, feeling the once comfortable piece now prodding her arm. It looked mangled itself, giving her an idea of how her arm looked after blocking that attack. Even her leather chest piece felt crooked. It all added to her fear creeping back up.
Her mouth dried as she gripped the shield Jasmine gave her. A reminder of what her fate could have been. Her forehead was moist with sweat as her thoughts raced alongside her heart rate. Ana pulled her out of her thoughts by grabbing her sword hand.
Her dainty fingers entwined with Claire’s as she focused on her shield. She felt her muscles relax as she turned to the younger twin. Her blue eyes filled with concern for Claire as her shield was grabbed by her sister. Both twins looked to Claire with concern as she took a deep breath.
Lily offered her water for her dried mouth. Jasmine watched on, not knowing how best to help her. She could help her train her body and mind for combat, but not how best to deal with these emotions. It was something Jasmine struggled with to this day. Seeing anything that reminded her of her mother’s death would sometimes cause her to freeze up like Claire was. The pain and fear only lessened with time.
She was caught in her own thoughts as Elsie signaled her over. A bit of anger on her face as Jasmine wasn’t paying attention. She broke away from Claire, letting Ana and Lily dote on her. She whispered harshly to Jasmine, “Can’t even offer a hug?” Her voice broke Jasmine out.
“I’m thinking… ‘What helped me when I was like this? What got me through the shock?’” Jasmine said. Her breathing techniques were suggested by a senior assassin she met. She also had entire skills to regulate her emotions to better complete her job.
“No offense, but if she uses your advice then she’d grow just as closed off.” Elsie said, her tone softening slightly. As much as she’d like to be angry with Jasmine, she knew that’d get her nowhere. She saw the realization hit Jasmine. Her harsh truth getting to the assassin.
Jasmine stared blankly at Elsie, her words settling in her mind as she thought about it. Elsie was right. Thinking about it from her own perspective would cause her to just muscle through it or suppress it until it bursts out. Ignoring it only lets it fester. She gripped her neck, thinking of her own trauma. Then looking at Claire, who was glancing back at the two.
“I hate to admit it, but you’re right.” Jasmine said with a sigh. Elsie gave her a smug smile, biting back any teasing. “Elsie… remind me to tell you and Ana of my mothers after tonight… I think it’s time I told you gals.”
Elsie nodded, biting back her shock at Jasmine’s willingness to open up. She didn’t want to scare off Jasmine as she grabbed her hand gently, interlacing her fingers with Jasmine’s. She led Jasmine over to their paladin as they surrounded her. Claire was in the middle of all four of her lovers as they group hugged her.
Jasmine left thinking about her own trauma for another time, focusing on her lover’s. She hugged Claire from the back, tightening her grip on her waist. “I’m so proud of you… not many would jump back into combat so quickly.” She whispered to Claire.
Claire nodded, her chest warmed up as she listened. It felt nice to hear Jasmine’s praises as her tension eased. She took in the warmth of her lovers as her breathing regulated. Her thoughts were still racing, but were slowly replaced with thoughts of her lovers.
“Thank you… that means a lot.” Claire replied. Taking one, long deep breath she patted Lily’s back. Signaling her to let go, slowly all four of her lovers let go of Claire. She felt her fear fade into the back of her mind as her mind calmed. “I think I can do this…”
“You can always blame freezing tonight on the cockatrices.” Elsie whispered to Claire. Getting Claire to giggle. Laughing felt good as her fear left her.
“True, thanks Elsie.” Claire said before leaning down to kiss her cheek. She whispered softly to her. “Laughing helps a lot…”
“Anytime… I’ll be there to make you laugh…” Elsie whispered back.
Jasmine sighed before wrapping Elsie in a tight hug. True, she thought that unserious part of her was annoying, but it did help in situations like these. Also for kicking her in the butt. “Elsie… I owe you. Whatever you want of me, just let me know.”
She could feel the smug smile bearing into her chest, Elsie giggles were muffled. She felt her arousal press into her thigh as she decided to ignore it. “Anything?” Elsie asked, her voice muffled.
“Yes. Just wait until we’re traveling…” Jasmine said.
“Mmm, I’ll think about it…” Elsie said, grinding against Jasmine. “What if I want it now?”
Jasmine sighed, regretting even thanking her. “No. Now we need to get ready.” She let go and tried to separate from Elsie, but she held on tight. She felt Elsie laugh as she pressed her face into Jasmine’s breasts.
“Fiiine… guess I’ll wait for later.” She said playfully. She was rubbing her face in Jasmine’s chest. Her body grinding against Jasmine’s as she smiled smugly at the assassin. “Just kidding…”
‘Elsie… we have to get ready.’ Her sister’s voice filled her mind. She pouted before letting go of Jasmine.
‘Fine. But you’ll be joining her in thanking me.’ Elsie said with a huff. She grabbed her sister’s hand and pulled her into a hug. “We’ll make sure to take advantage of your favor.” She said, eyeing Jasmine.
Chapter 60: Petrified
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Adjusting her armor to fit better, Claire stood before the carriage. Her heart raced as she did her best to calm down. She focused on her hands and keeping her mind occupied in order for her thoughts to not wander. It wasn’t working all that well as her breathing sped up as her party funneled out of the carriage. Ana rushed to Claire’s side, seeing her shifting nervously.
“C-claire? Are you going to be okay?” She asked meekly. Concern was evident in her voice as she looked up to Claire. Claire snapped out of her spiral as she looked down at her concerned lover.
“I think so… maybe not at first, but I’ll get over it.” Claire said after a long exhale. She could feel her body relax as Ana’s hand grasped hers. It was something physical to focus on instead of her own thoughts. Ana’s warmth, her slight fidgeting and the sweat of her own nerves. Claire focused on those feelings to calm herself down.
Elsie, Jasmine and Lily all watched on. None of them said anything as Ana helped calm Claire down. They waited patiently until Claire’s breathing was back to normal before joining the two. Jasmine was the first to speak up.
“If you feel overwhelmed like this, let us know. We’d rather you sit out than harm yourself.” Jasmine whispered to her. Claire nodded in response. It was probably smart to sit out of combat. She knew deep down that it was. But another part of her wanted to push forward.
“The enemies of my Goddess won’t wait for me… I need to push through. I need all the experience I can get if we’re going to stand a chance in liberating men.” Claire said, her uneasiness vanishing for the moment as adrenaline started flowing. Her words aimed mostly towards herself, but also to her party. She’d need to overcome far worse feelings in the future.
Jasmine and Elsie let out a sigh, almost in unison, before Lily spoke up. “True. But you could also become far worse.”
“Like walking on a broken ankle. You may not heal properly.” Ana said in a near whisper. Lily nodded in confirmation.
“Just… let us know.” Elsie said, with a seriousness in her voice. “If it overwhelms you, we’ll be there to support you.”
“I promise.” Claire said, her resolve steeling as she gripped her shield. Her new shield was a grim reminder of what could have been. A lesson given to her by a woman she’d never know. She gazed at her reflection in the shield as she bit back her fear.
“Okay. I’ll be sticking close this time around. Not only to monitor you, but to test my new skill.” Jasmine said, resting her hand on Claire’s shoulder. “I won’t make that mistake again.”
“Well… let’s get going then.” Elsie said, grabbing Ana’s hand. She pulled her along as she held onto Claire. The two were dragged by Elsie as Jasmine held back.
“Think she’ll be alright?” She asked her oldest friend. Lily pursed her lips and thought for a moment.
“Yeah. She’s strong willed enough to push past it, we just need to make sure she has an outlet for struggles. That's all we can do besides supporting her.” Lily said, rubbing her neck. She didn’t have the most experience with treating trauma like this. But her medical research helped quite a bit. “It can be something that haunts her for the rest of her life… or it can be something that haunts her for a week. We just have to watch her closely.”
Jasmine hugged Lily, surprising her slightly. “Thank you… gods, I’m so glad you joined us. I doubt I could handle this by myself.” Her voice broke momentarily before she let go. Straightening up and taking a deep breath. “Wish us luck.”
Lily nodded and Jasmine joined her party members. Lily let out a sigh as she returned to the carriage, her mind racking for knowledge on how best to help Claire.
Claire looked out on the woods, her mind clearer than before. It was silly, but her own words inspired her. She needed to overcome this reaction to fulfill her duties. It was her first real test as Her champion. She said a silent prayer to her Goddess as she asked Her for strength. She needed it.
She stood before a hole in the wall, torches surrounded her. She felt the heat of the flames as she stared out into the woods. Bushes and branches were destroyed making it clear where the cockatrices would come from. A hole in the foliage that she kept a close eye on. Jasmine was somewhere near that breach waiting for them to approach.
Elsie and Ana watched on from their vantage point as they talked silently. ‘Keep her safe Ana… If she doesn’t move, ward her and call out to me.”
‘Of course… I’ll be watching her.’ Ana replied, her hand gripping tightly to her wand. Years of watching Claire train allowed her to read Claire’s movements almost perfectly. Any change in her usual pattern would alert her. Elsie smiled as she looked at her sister.
‘Right… forgot about your little hobby.’ Elsie chided her sister. Ana gave her a flustered look before recomposing.
‘Elsie! This is serious. I was not ogling her.’ Ana said, she was clearly flustered.
‘I can literally hear your thoughts.’ Elsie said her intention wasn’t to tease Ana. It was to ease her mind. Prevent her from panicking and tunnel visioning on healing. She grabbed her sister’s hand, making her intentions known.
‘Okay… I get it. I need to make sure I don’t waste my mana.’ Ana conceded to her sister.
“Watch her. Don’t tunnel vision on her.” Elsie said out loud this time. She let go of Ana’s hand as Jasmine reappeared before Claire.
“They’re coming. Right from where May said they’d come from.” She pointed in the direction of the breach as Claire’s eyes focused on the movement. She couldn’t make out anything distinguishable as they raced down towards their position. They ran quite fast as they headed for the fence where Claire was.
“Okay. War Cry to get their attention. Keep them occupied while you and Elsie whittle them down. Ana covers for me. Anything else?” Claire said, unsheathing her sword. She gripped her shield tightly as she stood in the way of the monsters.
“If you feel their petrifying magic, cry out or make a noise.” Jasmine said, readying her bow. She’d pick off the fastest one to stall their progress. She knocked, aimed and then fired. Downing the one leading the charge. “If you freeze… drop to the ground if you can.” She said before disappearing into the darkness.
Claire felt her nerves resurface as the cockatrices recovered. They were heading her way. Her mind went back to that troll’s smile for a moment as time slowed. Her heart rate increased, her mouth dried. Her fear was taking over as the monsters approached her.
They looked just like roosters. Just with big, bulging eyes. Like eyes almost bigger than their heads that nearly popped out of their sockets. The book did not do their comedic look justice. Claire felt her laugh break out as the light illuminated the closest cockatrice. A three foot tall chick with wing-like arms and looked like the Leghorn chickens back at the farm. She broke out in laughter as it screeched at her.
They looked far too comedic for her to take it seriously. She was able to ready her shield to block as the monster striked. The unmistakable smell hit her as she counter attacked. The monster bellowed as she stabbed it, killing it.
It went down far easier than she was expecting. Eight of the other cockatrices approached her cautiously, showing intelligence as they kept their distance. Claire had a wide smile on her face as more approached her. She laughed like a mad woman as their gangly bodies made even their walk funny. She stood in the light as Jasmine and her mages readied their attacks.
She let out her taunt, enraging the monsters as they collectively rushed her. She bit back more laughs as four more appeared from the shadows. She readied her body and shield as the fastest one approached her. She waited for it to pounce before hitting it with her defensive strike, sending it straight into the three behind it. She was surrounded on all sides as she felt their claws strike at her armor.
“Fuck!” She cried out as she felt blood trickle down her shoulder. One had breached her armor and reached her skin. The wound didn’t impede her swing, but it did cause her panic to set back in. Jasmine was quick to bail Claire out, downing the cockatrice that scratched her shoulder, before pulling Claire back. Lightning struck the moment they moved, stunning the five that swarmed Claire. She felt the warmth of Ana’s healing as she readied herself for more.
She began to feel her extremities slow as she fought to control her body, the paralyzing magic taking effect on her. She tried to speak, to tell her party, but her mouth slowed. She cried out as best she could, signaling to Jasmine as she reappeared. Claire panicked as her body froze, she couldn’t move no matter how hard she tried. The cockatrices pounced again, still frenzied from her taunt.
A wall of flames erupted between her and the monsters, setting them ablaze as they rushed to get her. They smacked into Ana’s ward as they pounced. They writhed on the ground and shrieked at Claire. Their singular focus on her.
Jasmine worked quickly, cutting down the cockatrices as fast as she could. She focused on the most able bodied monsters first before moving on. She swept through the small horde, hoping to clean this up quickly. She didn’t want to prolong the fight any longer. Claire took a deep breath as Ana’s healing slowly chipped away at the paralysis. She started with small movements, swinging her sword and then finally attempting to take a step.
She shrugged off the rest of the spell as Ana’s ward came down, her totem appearing in a blinding light beside Claire. The monsters turned to the totem, their singular focus allowing Claire and Elsie to strike. Claire used her defensive strike to set Elsie up for a massive fireball on three clumped together. Claire backed up and readied for more, only to find none.
Jasmine appeared behind her, pulling her out of the light as more approached cautiously. They slowly appeared in the light, slightly bigger and more menacing. Jasmine pulled Claire to the side, whispering in a voice nearly inaudible. “Those are the adults, the others were their children.”
Instead of 3 feet tall, these were nearly as tall as Claire. Their bodies were less gangly and more filled out. Their eyes no longer looked comedic, but fitting. Their cries pierced Claire’s ears as she readied herself for more. The closest one swiped at the totem, destroying it instantly before it turned in Claire’s direction.
“These are the real issue.” Jasmine said, before disappearing again. “Keep them occupied while Elsie and I handle them.”
Claire gripped her shield, steeling herself as she tried to keep calm. She bit her inner cheek, biting back the panic as she cautiously walked towards the circle of light. The torches illuminated her as the cockatrices let out another cry, finding their target. She let out her own as she braced for an attack.
Chapter 61: Battle Chicken
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Claire studied the monsters cautiously, their feathered arms led to a three clawed hand. Their beaks were jagged making it look like they had teeth. The feathers were grayer and they leaned forward when they walked. Their red, glowing eyes locked on to her.
“Fuck me…” She said under her breath as she felt the paralyzing spell took effect on her. She cried out again, readying herself before the spell took effect. Raising her shield high to defend her chest and face. Ana’s healing was counteracting the spell as best she could.
The smaller one approached her quickly, clawing at her shield. The moment it hit her shield, it recoiled. Claw marks appeared on its chest as it jumped back. Claire’s arm moved, exposing her face and chest. She struggled against the spell to recover her shield arm as the two monsters studied her. The smaller one approached again, only to be struck by Jasmine. She appeared before it, stabbing at its chest in a blur, before disappearing again.
It flinched back, blood exploding from its chest as it staggered back. The other quickly stepped in to protect it. Both glared at Claire as she fought against the spell. She waited patiently for her moment to strike, their glowing eyes casting their spell on her. She took a deep breath, calming herself as panic tried to take over.
The bigger one approached cautiously, its eyes darting left and right. It was looking for Jasmine as it did. Claire made up her mind, relaxing her muscles and giving in to the spell. Fighting it only kept their guard up. She stopped fighting entirely as it approached.
She waited for it to strike or set up an attack, readying her parry skill. It watched her cautiously as the other one let out a cry. It erupted into flames as Elsie picked it off with her fireball. The last cockatrice turned to find its mate on fire. While not her plan, Claire capitalized on the distraction and shield bashed the overgrown chicken. It was stunned briefly as it turned to counter attack.
Claire readied her shield and parried the strike, reflecting the damage back and countering the off balance monster. It stumbled back, a stab wound under its left arm as it screeched. Claire felt the spell wear off more as she pressed the advantage. She smashed her shield into the creature’s face, disorientating it further before stabbing at its chest again. The cockatrice shrieked bloody murder before clawing at Claire’s leg.
It tried to fight back with every fiber of its being as it thrashed at Claire. Claire did her best to block it, but let a few blows past her guard. Her legs and shoulder had deep cuts that seared into her thoughts. She bore with it until her defensive strike was ready. She let out one last cry as she hit it with her strike.
It staggered back, disoriented and shaking its head. It let out a cry as it readied itself to strike another time. Its cry quickly turned to a gurgling noise as blood seeped out its neck. Jasmine struck faster than Claire could even keep up with. She sliced the neck of the remaining cockatrice as it began to panic. It crashed into Claire’s shield, thrashing against her.
Claire shoved it back before it was struck by a lightning bolt. Frying the creature as its feathers caught ablaze. It struggled for one final moment, before it fell on its face. Blood seeped into the ground from its neck as Jasmine appeared before Claire, wrapping her in an embrace. Claire’s knees gave out as she fell into Jasmine’s embrace.
Her body gave out as she felt the tension leave her body. The panic seeping back in as she felt the pain slowly take over her mind. Her shoulder burned with pain, as did both her thighs. Jasmine’s voice was muffled as she tried to speak to Claire. Claire’s mind was racing as her shock took over.
“-air? Claire? Are you okay?” Jasmine’s voice broke through. Her tension easing as her pain slowly lessened. Ana’s magic easing her pain as she resisted the panic. Her vision slowly focused on Jasmine’s concerned face.
“Yeah… Body gave out for a moment…” Claire said, leaning against her. She felt the strength come back slowly as her knees slowly stopped quivering. “I think it’s passed, thank you…”
“Thank the gods… You weren’t responding at first.” Her emotions were evident in her voice. She wrapped Claire in a tight hug, Claire winced as she made her pain worse. “Let’s get back… have Lily look to make sure you are fine.”
Claire nodded and stroked the back of her head. “Okay, let’s get going. They smell horrible.”
Jasmine giggled into Claire’s chest before releasing her. She nodded and supported Claire under her arm. The two walked back to the mages as Jasmine helped her move. Her pain slowly faded as Ana’s healing quickly healed her wounds. By the time they met with the twins, she could walk on her own.
“My gods… we need to get you new armor.” Elsie said, eyeing the clawed leather and scratched metal plates.
“Ar-are you okay? Y-you didn’t freeze because of your shock.” Ana said, grabbing her free hand.
“Yeah, the younger ones were too funny to look at.” Claire said, smiling. She glanced back at the dead cockatrices.
“She was laughing like a madwoman… freaked me out for a moment.” Jasmine added.
“Mmm… at least you didn’t freeze.” Elsie said, joining her sister. “Glad you were able to get back into it.”
“Y-yeah… we should have Lily check on you.” Ana said meekly as her sister took her hand. She led the trio back to the carriage where Lily was waiting. She was slow cooking food, unsure of when they’d return. She stirred the stew slowly as she idly read.
“Lily, we’re back.” Claire said as Jasmine helped her down. She leaned against the alchemist as she recoiled at her smell.
“Geez… you gals reek.” Lily said, covering her nose. She looked to Claire, inspecting her status sheet for anything like before. No signs of healing fatigue or divine fatigue and no lingering spells or curses. She studied Claire’s face, looking for any signs of mental distress. She let out a sigh before continuing. “Did you freeze at all?”
Claire shook her head on Lily’s shoulder. She whispered softly, “Only after… my body froze and I nearly gave out.”
“Hmm… could have been an adrenaline crash…” Lily said, rubbing her chin. “Or it could have been your adrenaline rush masking your panic…”
“I did fake being petrified… could have been from that.” Claire whispered softly, her eyes feeling heavy. The aroma of the stew made her stomach growl, cutting off their conversation. “Ana… come here.”
Ana walked over concerned for a moment before Claire held up her bowl of stew. “Y-yeah?”
“I need help…” Claire said. Ana sat before her, grabbing the bowl. She tilted her head momentarily before her face reddened.
“Oh.” She said meekly. She fed Claire as best she could. Her hands shook lightly as she spoon fed her lover.
‘Aww… it’d be such a sweet moment if your thoughts weren’t so lewd.’ Elsie said to her sister. Ana froze and glanced at her sister, who was crawling towards her. Her hand shaking as she tried to respond.
‘Elsie please… I wasn’t focused on that…’ Ana responded.
Elsie let out an audible laugh as she leaned against her sister. ‘I’m just kidding… you did good out there.’
Ana took a deep breath and got back to Claire. Claire’s eyes begged her for more food as she giggled. ‘Thank you. You kept me calm while we fought. Your instructions helped keep my mind on track.’
Elsie squirmed against her sister’s shoulder. ‘Praise me more… I can see why Claire likes this.’
Both sisters lightly giggled as Claire’s eyes followed the spoon. It was like feeding a dog. Claire was singularly focused on the spoon as her body craved food. Both sisters took turns feeding her, Elsie teased her lightly when she got a turn. Pulling the spoon away at the last moment.
The mood was far lighter than their last battle. Jasmine watched on with a smile, her party members' morale in a far better place. Lily beckoned her closer, offering her a bowl. Jasmine snuggled up to her other shoulder and gave her a sly smile.
“I think I need help too…” She said, trying her best to mimic Claire’s desperate tone. Lily tilted her head before smiling.
“Fine… you did good.” Lily said, as Jasmine giggled. She sat up and let Lily feed her as the other three looked on. All three smiled softly as Jasmine joined in the merriment.
The party finished up their meal before Lily began cleaning up. The others dragged Claire to the bath the farmer set up for them. They cleaned Claire of dried blood and sweat, as all three joined her in the bath. Despite Elsie’s attempts, Claire was far too tired to do anything. Elsie tried teasing her when she cleaned her paladin’s sensitive spots, but Claire resisted.
“I crave sleep… tomorrow we can.” She whispered in Elsie’s ear. Elsie pouted before conceding. Finishing up, they all returned to the camp. Wet hair, wearing only towels. Lily’s eyes wandered among her party members’ bodies. Her breath caught as Claire’s flaccid cock peaked past her towel.
Elsie smirked, her towel tenting. “If you won’t, maybe Lily will…” She whispered to Claire. Claire’s cock slowly hardened as Lily watched in awe.
“Please… I need sleep…” Claire begged.
“We’ll be quiet, trust me…” Elsie said, before approaching Lily. Lily’s eyes turned to Elsie’s tenting towel, she licked her lips as she slowly looked up to Elsie. “I think it’s time we get to know each other better…”
Lily gulped before she nodded. Jasmine rolled her eyes as she headed inside. Claire regretfully followed, she glanced back as Ana joined her sister. Lily glanced between the two sisters as her eyes filled with lust.
“Claire… it’s best if you rest.” Jasmine said, she pulled her inside and wrapped her in a hug. “There’s always tomorrow.”
Jasmine pulled her down into the bed, wrapping her in her arms. Claire felt her fatigue take over as her eyelids gave out. Both her and Jasmine passed out quickly, leaving the three outside.
They slipped in shortly after, Elsie made sure to occupy Lily’s mouth to not wake her party members.
Chapter 62: Festivities
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Surprisingly, Claire was able to get a good night’s rest despite Elsie’s best efforts. She woke up sore, but her mind was clear. Jasmine tightened her grip around her as she tried to stir. She smiled at her sleeping lover as she contemplated getting up. She stared for far too long as Jasmine’s eyes fluttered open. Her hazy grey eyes focused on her as she woke up. She smiled up at Claire as Claire’s face reddened.
“Good morning.” She whispered to Claire. Her morning voice caused Claire to fluster. Claire gulped as her face matched her hair. Jasmine giggled softly before leaning in for a kiss. She left Claire stunned momentarily as she stretched. “Feeling okay?”
Claire watched on as her lover stretched, still stunned before Jasmine’s words registered. “Yeah. Lot better than yesterday… actually got a full night of sleep.” She said, her eyes tracing Jasmine’s curves.
“Good, I was worried by how tired you were last night… and how badly the last time messed you up.” She said, studying the flustered girl.
“The little ones were too goofy to take seriously… maybe if the adults showed up first, but I couldn’t help but laugh.” Claire said, giggling slightly. Just remembering their goofy faces and how they walked made her almost burst out laughing. “It was kind of hard to take them seriously, especially since they were far easier than our last fight.”
“I was concerned at first when you started laughing, but I can see why.” Jasmine said, shaking off the rest of the blankets. “For a split second, I thought you lost it…”
“I bet… I didn’t expect them to look so goofy. By the time the adults showed up, I had shaken off any shock or hesitation.” Claire said, scanning her environment. Elsie and Ana lay nestled up to a disheveled Lily, her skin littered with love bites. “Wish I wasn’t so tired, it looks like they had fun…”
Jasmine looked over to the sleeping trio, biting her lip and remembering her agreement with Elsie. “I bet… they were going at it late into the night, woke me up a few times.” Her mouth watered slightly remembering the scenes from last night. She shook her head and refocused. “We should inform May, give her the whole spiel about your Goddess.”
“Our Goddess.” Claire said sharply, correcting her without skipping a beat. “She’s our Goddess.”
“I, uh, guess. Tell her about our holy mission and tell her to spread the word.” Jasmine continued. “This time you won’t miss all the food…”
Claire perked up as she thought about celebrating her Goddess and all the food. Her stomach grumbled softly as she thought about the food. “True… but that might give me divine fatigue again…”
Jasmine shrugged, “Maybe, but it will be worth it… hopefully your body gets used to it more so it stops affecting you so much.”
“Starting from the roots of the country is best.” Elsie said in a sleepy voice. She rose from Lily’s chest, rubbing the sleep from her eyes. “Build up a following, then move on to denser villagers and cities…”
“Smart… let the villagers communicate and stew when we head back, hope our message spreads, then we have to make due on our promise somehow…” Jasmine said, lightly rubbing her chin.
“Bandits… we go after those human traffickers...” Claire said, her tone sharp. Her eyes focused on Jasmine. “Two birds with one stone.” The cheerfulness had disappeared from Claire’s face as talked about them. The disdain was evident in her voice. Lily and Ana began to stir, interrupting them. Jasmine watched the joy return to her face as Claire crawled over to her lovers.
Elsie moved to sit beside Jasmine. For a moment, she thought Elsie would ask for her “favor,” but her face was more serious. “Would that be a good idea? Remember how she reacted to the thought of ending another person…” She whispered sharply to Jasmine.
Jasmine shook her head, “No. It’s not. But she’s right. It’d be the easiest way. I just pray I’m fast enough to keep her from having to kill…”
Elsie pursed her lips, conflict evident in her eyes. “I doubt you’re fast enough for both of us… just thinking about it makes me queasy.” Elsie’s eyes zoned out as she spoke, Jasmine was so caught up with her seriousness that she nearly forgot to comfort her. She wrapped her arm around the twin and pulled her close.
“I pray I’m fast enough to protect both of you from that burden…” She whispered softly to Elsie. Elsie’s eyes lit up before her face reddened.
“Smooth… but thanks. I hope it doesn’t have to come to that…” Elsie said, before leaning into Jasmine’s embrace. “Though, I doubt it will be that simple.”
After everyone woke up, Jasmine rounded up the villagers to help with the clean up. May had people on stand by, so the villagers were ready. About fifteen villagers came to help with the clean up, using wheelbarrows to cart the smaller bodies and dragging the adults with horses. It didn’t take long with all their help and the Scarlet Seraphs weren’t even allowed to lift a finger to help.
“Don’t you dare!” May reprimanded Claire as she tried to help with the adult bodies. “You killed the beasts, leave the cleaning up to us.” Claire was left slightly dejected, but also thankful to rest her body.
With the bodies taken care of and the materials sold, the village had gathered to thank the adventurers. Many had lost their pets or cattle to the monsters’ night raids. There were plenty of complaints about the guards and knights to be heard. Claire nearly teared up when a little girl told her about her cat.
“Right, I think it’s time.” Jasmine said to Claire as she wiped her tears. The little girl held her hand tightly as she retold the story. Claire nodded and parted from the girl. She cleared her throat and mentally prepared herself.
“Hello! As you may have heard, my name is Claire and I’m the leader of this party. We come from a village a bit smaller than this one, but with similar issues. The guard neglecting their duties, our Lady’s corruption, and the abduction of our boys…” She paused, her memories flooding into her as she lost her composure slightly. Her voice cracked as she continued. “M-my brother was taken when I was younger… I felt so hopeless back then.”
She wiped her tears and did her best to clear her throat. She took a deep breath to compose herself again. “But then I turned 18 and received a vision from a Goddess. One without a name. One who granted me the power to get him back… We, the Scarlet Seraphs, have accepted Her holy mission to liberate our men… return them to their families and rid this land of nobles’ corruption.”
She paused to let the villagers digest what she said. “All we ask from you is support. Either verbal or physical support, it does not matter. Spread our message and our name, or aid us when the time comes.”
It was silent for a moment, Claire shakily scanned the villagers. Their faces filled with shock as she chided herself for her delivery. May was the first to speak up, “Claire… I’m sorry to hear about your brother. I lost mine so long ago that I don’t even remember his voice…”
Almost all of the older villagers bowed their heads in unison. Their thoughts on May’s brother as the younger women nodded. “How do you expect to accomplish this?” A voice cried out.
Claire hesitated for a moment too long, Jasmine stepped in to help her. She grabbed her hand and spoke for her. “Our Goddess has empowered our classes. We also have a web of villagers ready to aid us already. We only need you to spread our message and our name right now.”
“Can you promise to return them?” May asked. Her sadness was evident in her eyes. “I-I can’t get my hopes up again…”
Claire walked up to her and grasped her hand in hers. Her party shifted, knowing what was coming. Red light poured out of Claire’s body as she knelt before the village mayor. “I swear to you on my honor as a paladin, I will return the men back. I pray to my Goddess that we find your brother. If we do, I promise to bring him back, to bring them all back.”
The following silence deafened the crowd. It was evident that the light radiating from Claire was no normal magic. They could all feel Her presence as Claire stood up to meet May’s eyes. She wiped a tear from the elder’s cheek and then looked around to the villagers. “I make this oath to all of you. I will bring them home.”
May embraced Claire in a hug as the village erupted into a mix of cheers and wails. They had long since given up hope and it was evident. They surrounded the Scarlet Seraphs as they reached out to them. Grasping at the hope that they’d get to see their brothers, sons or uncles again.
“Please… please keep your promise… and Vicky, prepare a meal. We need to celebrate our saviors.” May said, choking back her tears as she wiped her face. A younger woman nodded and headed away from the crowd. The rest of the villagers got to work setting up, they brought tables, chairs and silverware for the party. All five waited as the village prepared their thanks.
Elsie soaked in the attention, retelling their previous tales to any who would listen. Ana hid behind Claire as Claire talked with the older woman about May’s brother. He was very similar to Ryley, taken at a young age and never heard from again. It broke her heart to hear. Jasmine was taking care of the administrative tasks while May recovered and Lily was conversing with the local doctor.
By the time the meal was prepared, the sun was setting and the villagers' fervor was slowing down. Claire sat at the head of the makeshift table as Vicky and a few other villagers brought out roasted ham and vegetables. Claire’s mouth watered as they set the food down, aching to dig in. All eyes were on her as she snapped out of the haze.
“Thank you… All of you for this meal. I ask that you bow your heads as I say a few prayers…” Claire said. A certain refinement in her voice that she wasn’t used to yet. The villagers bowed their heads as Claire dedicated this meal to her Goddess and Bennos. After a long, silent pause, Claire took another deep breath.
“Thank you… I love sweet potatoes.” She said before reaching for the platter. The villagers erupted in laughter before joining her in digging in. Claire was too busy stuffing her face to answer any questions, so Elsie and Jasmine stepped in. Jasmine made sure details were kept vague, but gave an outline of Elizabeth’s plan. What cities and villages were on board already and Elsie retold the tale of fighting the troll, adding in the lies Jasmine told.
The atmosphere was light and joyful as the village celebrated being rid of the cockatrices and of a possible better future. Claire got to bask in the praise until dinner ended, then she was hit with that familiar fatigue. Her eyes blurred slightly as her body grew heavier. Ana and Lily caught on quickly, supporting her back to the carriage. It brought a natural end to the celebration as the clean up started.
“Give this to your mayor… It's a letter giving our full support.” May said, her eyes determined as she handed a letter to Jasmine. “We’ve sat around hoping for change for too long, I just hope you have the strength necessary.”
Chapter 63: Favor
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Claire was out cold by the time Elsie and Jasmine returned. Ana watched over her as Claire’s head rested in her lap. She only looked up when Elsie called out to her in her mind.
‘How is she?’ Elsie asked. Claire’s face contorted in discomfort as she stirred slightly.
‘Not as bad as last time… but it sapped her strength.’ Ana replied, adjusting Claire’s head to be more comfortable. ‘Now that we know its name, we can see it on her sheet. It appears to be a weaker form of the Divine Fatigue.’
Elsie let out an audible sigh, “Thank the Goddess… we should get to bed too. Jasmine will have a fit if we waste any more time.” She gave Jasmine a smug smile before Jasmine lightly punched her shoulder. Jasmine giggled softly and nodded before stretching.
“Hate to say it, but you’re right. Let’s get to bed so we can leave early.” Jasmine said, throwing off her outer clothing. Elsie ogled her lithe body as she pondered whether or not to use her favor so soon. Jasmine layed down before her, signalling her to join her. Elsie felt her face redden before she too threw off her dress, she then crawled into Jasmine’s arms.
Elsie hesitated, her desire to use that favor overwhelmed her for a moment. Jasmine let out a sigh as she felt Elsie’s desire rise. “Not now… when we’re traveling…” She whispered into Elsie’s ear. Elsie nodded before shifting, she pressed her back against Jasmine as she accepted her role as little spoon.
Ana was kneeling before her, waiting for Elsie to settle before she crawled into Ana’s arms. Elsie was sandwiched between the two as Lily took over caring for Claire. She moved the sleeping girl into a better position before snuggling up to her. All four slowly drifted off to sleep.
Claire didn’t wake up immediately the next morning, she was still asleep by the time they left the village. May and the rest of the villagers sent them off with sweet treats and fruit as thanks. They had an entire audience watch them as they exited the village, Elsie waved like a queen to her loyal followers. She soaked in the attention before the boredom of traveling took over.
She lay in Jasmine’s lap, looking up at her as she was bored out of her mind. She reached out and poked Jasmine’s cheek, annoying the assassin. “I’m bored.” she said to Jasmine with a sly smile.
“And?” Jasmine said sternly, faking annoyance to play along.
“Get your cock out.” Elsie replied, shifting to sit up.
“You sure? You’ll be using your favor.” Jasmine said coyly. Elsie narrowed her eyes as she contemplated on using it. A smile broke out as she reached out to Ana.
‘How is she? Is she able to drive?’ She asked Ana.
‘Probably… why?’ Ana asked as Elsie’s thoughts flowed into her. She couldn’t see Ana react, but she knew exactly what she looked like. Her face reddened as her dress tented.
“I think it’s time we change shifts… Claire’s feeling well enough to drive…” Elsie said, whispering into Jasmine’s ear. She leaned close and kissed Jasmine’s neck, leaving a mark on her before continuing. “Lily agreed to help her and watch over her…”
Jasmine shifted before crossing her legs. She hid her arousal from Elsie as Elsie giggled in her ear. “No, she should res-”
The window opened as Claire climbed out, joining the two. Her face was somewhat pale, but she was smiling widely. “Jaz, get back there. I can handle driving for a little while.” Claire’s own arousal was evident as her pants had a noticeable bulge. She sat next to Jasmine and gave her a kiss on the cheek. Jasmine shuddered then nodded.
“Fine… only because you insist.” She said, Elsie bit her lip before planting a kiss on her lips.
“Mmm… cut the fake resistance, we both know how badly you want it.” She whispered to Jasmine as she squirmed. Elsie turned and climbed through the window before Lily traded places with her. Lily gave her a knowing smile as Jasmine took a deep breath. She climbed through the window, her chest burning in anticipation.
Elsie and Ana stood before her, their dresses tenting as Elsie commanded Jasmine. “Kneel.” Jasmine bit her lip, resisting the urge to respond. She nodded and knelt before the two, her eyes shifting between their bulges. They threw their dresses to the side in unison, revealing their thin bodies. Their cocks strained against their panties.
“Do we need to spell out what to do next?” Elsie asked. Jasmine thought she’d react harsher to Elsie’s tone, but in the moment it turned her on more. She shook her head softly as she grasped the waistband of Ana’s panties. She leaned in close as she freed Ana’s cock from its restraint. Her length slapping into Jasmine as she quivered.
She rubbed her cheek against Ana as she pulled Elsie’s down. She had two throbbing cocks before her that made her mouth water. She looked up at the twins as their lustful eyes watched her. She licked Ana’s shaft, cleaning it of the precum that dripped down it. Ana moaned softly as Jasmine smiled, she licked her lips before turning to Elsie.
“You sure? Last time you couldn’t even get hard…” She playfully teased Elsie. Her cock throbbed in her hand as Elsie gave her a smug smile.
“What do you think Ana? Make her suck us dry? Or should we try something else?” Elsie whispered to her sister. Her hand was teasing her sister’s tight hole as she sent fantasies to her.
“P-please… please do what Elsie wants…” Ana begged Jasmine as her cock throbbed. Jasmine tilted her before sighing. Elsie offered her free hand to help Jasmine up.
“Lay down Ana… Jasmine, straddle her chest…” Elsie commanded, her arousal evident in her eyes. “Get your clothes off first…”
Jasmine threw her clothes off as she did as she was told. She sat on Ana’s chest as her cock rested between her small breasts. They looked into each other’s eyes before Elsie pressed up against Jasmine. “Scoot closer… she’s wanted this for so long, but was too shy to ask…”
Elsie pressed Jasmine closer to Ana’s mouth, forcing Jasmine’s tip to press against the quivering blond’s lips. Jasmine’s cock throbbed as she felt Elsie’s press against her back.
“Unfortunately… it’ll be too awkward for me to join you, but I have my sister’s cock to attend to.” She whispered into Jasmine’s ear. “Be rough with her, her mind is begging me. Use her mouth to pleasure yourself and don’t stop unless I tell you.”
Jasmine glanced back, missing Elsie’s embrace as she shifted to her sister’s cock. She turned back and looked down at the flustered younger twin. “You sure? This isn’t just Elsie forcing you?”
Ana nodded enthusiastically, she couldn’t see but her cock throbbed wildly as Elsie tried to grasp it. “P-please… I want to be used…” She begged softly as she opened her mouth. “Be as r-rough as you’d l-like…”
Jasmine’s mind blanked momentarily as Ana’s welcoming mouth beckoned her. She moved forward, shoving her entire length down the girl’s throat. Groaning as she resisted slightly. She pressed her crotch against Ana’s face squirming in her warm embrace as she straddled her face. She truly let loose, all that pent up stress and emotions flowed out of her as she thrusted into Ana’s face. She slammed her hips into the girl’s face as Ana’s throat tightened around her.
Elsie watched Jasmine use her sister with a smile, her sister’s thoughts flooded her mind. Begging for Jasmine to use her throat, to use her like a toy for her own pleasure, ignore any reason and abuse her. She watched as Jasmine thrusted violently in and out of Ana’s throat. She originally was going to tag team Jasmine with her sister, but wanted to reward her sister for her performance first. She did feel a tinge of regret for not being the one to do it, but she couldn’t deny how hot her view was.
Ana’s cock throbbed wildly in Elsie’s grip as her mouth and throat were used by Jasmine. Her powerful thrusts left red marks on Ana’s face as her flesh slammed into her. She felt the pain slowly take over as her whole body tensed up. Her mind slowly blanked as her body craved oxygen, her eyes filled with tears as she suppressed her gag reflex. It was everything she had wanted. Her mind called to her sister, begging for more.
Jasmine slowly came back to her senses as Ana’s throat seemingly tightened around her cock. She shuddered as she looked at Ana’s tear filled face, her eyes rolled back in pleasure. For a moment, she felt remorse for losing control, but then she felt the unmistakably warm ropes of cum hit her back. Ana quivered violently as Jasmine felt rope after rope cover her back.
She gave her a couple of long, deep thrusts to help her through her orgasm before she felt her own take over. She pressed Ana’s face into her crotch as bottomed out into her wanting throat. She released a torrent of cum straight down the passing out girl as Elsie watched Ana’s cock throb. She licked at her sister’s shaft, making sure she was okay as Ana was finally able to breath normally. Jasmine pulled back and covered her face with the rest of her cum.
She licked her lips, admiring Ana’s state as cum poured out of her mouth and coated her face. She leaned down to clean it, but Elsie cut her off. “Forget about me?” She said, pressing against her back. She grinded her cock against Jasmine before pulling her back.
“She may be out… but she’s not satisfied yet.” Elsie whispered as Jasmine moved down her cum covered belly. She felt Ana’s erection underneath her as Elsie giggled. “This was the original plan… but Ana deserved a reward…”
Jasmine felt Elsie’s tip tease her puckered hole, her body craving to be filled. She arched her back as she felt Ana throb beneath her. She had yet to try both of her holes being filled, she didn’t know she needed it until now. She let out a whine as she held back on begging. She would not lower herself to that.
“Come on… let’s reward her one last time…” Elsie whispered in her ear. She helped Jasmine up and let Ana’s cock stand up. Jasmine slowly lowered herself on Ana’s length as her walls tightened around it. She didn’t get to enjoy it for long as Elsie pressed into her other hole. She let out a groan as it resisted momentarily, then Elsie pressed harder. She moaned louder than she had ever moaned as Elsie eased into her.
“FUuuuck… Elsie I love you so much!” She cried out as Elsie moaned in her ear. Elsie kissed her neck before giggling.
“That’s a proper love confession…” She whispered before pulling back. She felt Jasmine’s body resist, gripping onto her as she moved. Her knees weakened as she felt Ana’s cock throb, but she was able to move back. She kissed Jasmine’s neck one last time before slamming into her.
Jasmine let out a moan as Elsie began thrusting. Jasmine did her best to move, but her mind blanked by having both sisters inside her. Her moans leaked out to the driver’s as they listened on intently. She couldn’t think straight as she felt Elsie’s thrust deeper and deeper. She felt a sensitive spot she never knew she had get stimulated as her cock flailed wildly. Cum flew from it and coated the barely conscious girl. Her cries of pleasure overtook Elsies as her strength left her.
Her mind truly blanked as her eyes rolled back, the pleasure crashing into her as she fell forward. She felt the warm, sticky mixture of cum on Ana’s skin as she lay on top of her. Her tongue out, trying desperately to find any of it but failing. Elsie let out her own cry as she bottomed out in Jasmine. Jasmine felt the twin’s fill her with cum as her insides burned. Wave after wave of heat filled her belly and womb as her vision doubled. Her belly extended slightly as they emptied themselves inside of her. There was so much that her body could barely hold it.
She mumbled something unintelligible as Elsie slowly pulled out of her. Her body was shaking as Elsie left her and cum poured out of her gaping hole. She could barely make out that Elsie was in front of her as her tongue felt something. Her taste buds lit up as she licked at Elsie’s dirtied cock. She did her best to clean Elsie, but she had no real strength right now. Elsie held back a laugh as Jasmine’s tongue floundered against her shaft.
By the time Jasmine had recovered, Ana began to as well. Ana awoke to Jasmine’s tongue gliding across her face, stealing her precious seed from her skin. Ana grabbed Jasmine’s cheeks and pulled her in for a cum covered kiss. Her messy lips clashing with Jasmine’s as their tongues fought for a taste. Elsie was too busy cleaning Jasmine’s holes to care, tasting a mixture of her and Ana’s cum as it dripped down Jasmine’s thigh.
“Favor well spent.” She giggled to herself.
Chapter 64: Risky Maneuver
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Claire heard noises coming from Jasmine that she'd never heard before. She felt a bit jealous of the twins for getting her to sound like that. But Claire’s imagination ran wild as she squirmed in her seat, her erection pressed against her pants, begging for freedom. Lily’s hand was so close, she just needed to move up her thigh a couple of inches.
“I thought I was loud…” Lily whispered to Claire. Claire gasped as Lily gently stroked her thigh.
“Y-yeah… she’s nearly s-screaming…” Claire said huskily. Her cock throbbed and her pussy quivered as Lily’s fingers lingered on her erection. A silence fell between the two as Jasmine cried out her love for Elsie. Both looked at each other with lustful gazes.
“Glad she can let loose, just wish Jaz would do it more…” Lily said as she continued to tease Claire’s arousal. “She’d be a lot better off if she did…”
“Mhmm… fuck.” Claire whimpered as Lily giggled. She leaned in close and whispered into Claire’s ear.
“I’m also glad you’re feeling well enough… I thought you’d still be asleep or worried about fighting…” Lily said in her ear. She was having fun teasing Claire, but Lily was mostly concerned about her lover’s health. “Are you well enough to perform?”
Claire nodded enthusiastically, her arousal straining for release. Lily giggled in her ear and started to pull her pants down. It was so much fun being more active like Elsie, she really had to get to know the older twin better. Lily’s thoughts were cut off as Claire’s cock popped out.
She let out a gasp as Claire’s size caught her off guard, as always. She licked her lips as Claire’s aroma filled her nose. She looked up at Claire with a lustful smile, Claire did her best to keep an eye on the road. Claire let out a gasp as Lily grasped her cock, she could feel Lily’s breath on her skin as the alchemist stroked her length.
If she wasn’t so tired, she’d push Lily down and take her. But her muscles ached, and her mind still felt foggy. She let out a whimper as Lily got caught up in teasing her. Lily bit her lip and rose to kiss Claire. Her hand stroked Claire’s shaft as the two kissed. She broke from the kiss and spoke.
“Glad you’re well enough to perform… We’ll have to wait for a more thorough examination, though.” She said, trying her best to sound sexy. Claire shuddered as her cock throbbed in Lily’s hand. Lily bit her lip as she watched Claire struggle to stay focused.
“Please… don’t tease me. I want to cum.” Claire begged softly. Her mind hazed over as her eyes did their best to watch the road. Claire nearly shot up as she saw horses in the distance. Panic set in as another carriage came into view. “Lily… there’s people coming…”
Lily heard Claire’s words, and she understood the panic. If others saw Claire’s cock they’d be in trouble or cause a lust filled frenzy. But that didn’t matter to her right now. The alchemist’s chest burned intensely as a smile broke out on her face. Lily bit her lip, staring at the approaching wagon. The thrill of being caught took over as her lust took control.
“Better act natural then…” Lily said, her hand never stopping. Her eyes were glued to the approaching horses as adrenaline kicked in. It added to her lust as her panties wettened. She gave Claire a look before pulling her cock out. “Or… make me cum before they can see…”
Claire was stunned. She didn’t expect this from Lily. She seemed incredibly level-headed. She scrambled to meet her demands as she grasped Lily’s cock. Lily let out a moan as Claire’s panic built up. Her face reddened as she whispered. “Please… be quiet. We can’t have others see…”
Lily bit her lip as Claire’s desperate hand stroked her length. She bit back the urge to let her moans cry out. The three in the back had settled as Jasmine’s cries could no longer be heard. Lily’s mind blanked as they closed the distance between the approaching people.
“Fuck me… let them see… they’ll join us so quickly…” Lily said between deep breaths. She was holding back her cries of pleasure as Claire’s hand was coated in her precum. Her free hand moved past Claire’s hand and underneath her balls. Her burning sex wanted relief as well. Her fingers were coated in her arousal as they explored her inner walls.
“Lily, please… we need to cover ourselves,” Claire begged, panic and arousal in her voice. Claire’s eyes found the blanket they used for colder winds and nights. She quickly grabbed the blanket, covering the two’s lower halves. The blanket moved with their hands as Lily’s moans spilled out.
Claire looked at the approaching wagon and could make out the driver. She pulled Lily down, covering her lover’s mouth as she shoved Lily onto her lap. Lily let go of her cock finally as her yelp was stifled. Claire covered Lily with the blanket before Lily let out a giggle. Claire shuddered as she felt Lily’s tongue glide across her shaft.
She held back a moan as Lily swallowed her length. Lily’s head bobbed up and down under the blanket as Claire did her best to hide her. Lily wasn’t the most experienced with oral, so she made slight choking noises as Lily tried her best with Claire’s cock. Claire felt a chill run down her spine when the other driver waved at her.
She was an older lady with a bright smile. She waved to Claire as Claire did her best to wave back. She pressed Lily’s head down onto her shaft, causing Lily to panic. She slapped against Claire’s thigh, begging for air as Claire began to feel her orgasm. Her cock throbbed in Lily’s mouth just as the lady called out.
“Lovely day, isn’t it?” The other driver called out in a cheerful tone. “Barely a breeze.”
Claire nodded as she tried to compose herself enough to speak. Her cum spurted out as she held back her moans. “Y-yeah… nice day.”
“I was worried because I smelt smoke a ways back, but no signs of a campfire.” The woman said, “Be careful, could have been bandits.”
Claire nodded as the lady tilted her head. She took a deep breath and spoke shakily. “Don’t worry… I’m an adventurer traveling with my party…” She got out as Lily struggled in her lap.
“You feeling okay? You look like you have a fever.” The lady said as they passed each other. Claire nodded enthusiastically and tried to come up with an excuse.
“Long night last night… had to fight…” She got out as she eased up on Lily’s head. She heard Lily choking and gasping as she tried to cover for her. “Thanks for the warning. We’ll keep an eye out.”
The lady didn’t get much time to process what happened as they were quickly obscured by the carriage. Claire was now out of sight of the other driver, so she threw off the blanket to find a panting, choking Lily. Tears flowed down her face as she caught her breath.
“Sorry, sorry. I panicked and didn’t mean to-” She tried to get out as Lily attacked her lips. Claire’s eyes hazed as Lily pushed her own cum in her mouth. Her taste buds lit up as Lily pulled back.
“Now I understand why Ana likes it so much…” She whispered before kissing Claire again. They swapped her cum between their mouths as Claire reached down for Lily’s cock. She was so close anyways as it only took a couple strokes for her to cum. Lily’s body quivered as her cock erupted.
Claire broke from the kiss to catch her lover’s seed. She coated her face and mouth with her love as Lily bit her finger to suppress her moans. Claire’s face was thoroughly coated by the time Lily calmed down. Claire licked her shaft clean before returning to kiss her lover.
“Goddess… Jaz is so right…” Lily said. She leaned in and kissed Claire’s messy face in multiple places. “You look so pretty coated in cum…”
Claire overcame her fatigue as she pushed Lily onto the bench. She ravaged her neck as Lily held her hand to her mouth. Claire’s cock pressed into her thigh before the paladin moved into position. Lily’s arousal leaked down her thigh as she looked into her lustful lover’s eyes. Her cum dripped off Claire’s face as it landed on Lily’s skin.
She let out a muffled whimper as Claire entered her. Her pussy stretched to fill Claire’s size as her hand muffled her moan. She rolled her eyes back as Claire’s entire length filled her to the brim. Her body nearly gave out as Claire began to thrust. She was orgasming before Claire had even begun.
Her pussy clenched around Claire’s length as the redhead thrusted. She pressed her messy lips against Lily’s as Lily wrapped her legs around her. Claire didn’t care anymore if they were outside. She didn’t care if anyone saw. Claire needed to cum inside her lover.
Lily filled their kiss with her moans as her cock throbbed between them. She parted from the kiss to whisper to Claire. “Fuck me… prove to Her… even divine fatigue won’t stop you… from making love with me…” She got out between moans. She could feel Claire throb as she spoke, her long, powerful thrusts causing pleasure to crash into Lily.
Claire let out a groan in Lily’s ear as she bottomed out inside her lover. Lily knew what was coming as she tightened her grip around Claire’s waist. Her body wanted Claire to fill her womb, it ached for her lover’s cum. Claire moaned into Lily’s ear as the alchemist got what she desired. That hot, thick liquid flooded her insides while her back arched.
Claire quivered as her cock released wave after wave of cum deep inside her lover. Lily kissed her, silencing both of their moans as her belly filled. Lily could feel her belly expand as it could barely hold her lover’s seed. It spilled out from Claire as Claire collapsed on Lily’s chest.
Lily let out a gasp as Claire tried to catch her breath. Lily let out a giggle as she idly rubbed the back of her lover’s head. Claire’s cock was still inside her as she felt her cum leak down her thighs. “Maybe we should pull over…”
Chapter 65: Side quest
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Lily was able to pull the cart to the side as Claire struggled to regain her strength. Lily quivered as she felt her lover’s cum slowly pour out of her. She bit her lip as she pulled the carriage over, Claire’s head lay next to her still aroused cock. Lily could feel her breath on her shaft as she stopped the cart.
She looked down at Claire’s face as her cum dried on her skin. “Let’s go check on our party members…” Lily whispered to Claire as she perked up. She helped Claire into the back of the carriage before following her. Her eyes focused on Claire’s toned butt as she crawled through the window. She followed her through to find their party members.
Jasmine was idly licking Ana’s skin as her eyes were hazed over. She didn’t even look up, just kept licking at the giggling girl’s face. Ana was bumbling and giggling as tears streamed down her face, red marks littering her white skin. Elsie sat proudly beside the two as if showing them off for her lovers.
“Had fun too, I see…” she said to the two drivers. She beckoned Claire over before kissing her. “Mmm… tastes divine.” She said as she parted from Claire.
“Almost got caught too. Passed an older lady on the road while Lily wouldn’t stop… she nearly choked on my cock…” Claire got out between breaths. Ana perked up slightly at that last part. Lily giggled as she sat beside Ana and Jasmine.
“You were right… the danger adds to the pleasure.” She whispered to Ana as she squirmed beneath Jasmine.
Elsie bit her lip. Her eyes hazed over as Ana’s thoughts flooded into her mind. “Ana says she loves you,” Elsie said huskily towards Lily, her eyes never leaving Claire’s. “Did you hear Jasmine say it?”
Claire nodded before pulling Elsie in close. “Heard her scream it… Goddess, I wish I could get her to sound like that…”
“Mmm… it was a combined effort.” Elsie said before kissing Claire’s neck. She tasted Lily’s cum on her lover’s skin as her cock hardened. “Still have some left in me…”
She barely got the words out of her mouth as Claire took her to the ground. She let out a laugh as Claire threw off her shirt. Elsie got a good look at her abs and breasts as she threw her clothes to the side. The mage felt her cock against her own as it dwarfed her size. “Goddess… I love when we rub against each other…” Claire said huskily.
She rubbed her shaft against Elsie’s as the two let out moans. Lily crawled over to the two, eager to join in the fun. She pressed up behind Claire as Claire’s back arched. Claire felt her lover’s cock press between her thighs and tease her folds. “Mind if I join….”
“YEs!” both cried out as all three began to move. They grinded against one another for a moment, preparing themselves for another round. Claire could feel Lily’s tip tease her wet entrance before Lily pressed her down. She pulled Claire’s butt back and lined her cock up with Elsie’s pussy.
“Ready?” She asked the two. Elsie squirmed beneath Claire before both of them nodded. Her body tensed up as she anticipated Claire’s size. Elsie held her breath as Lily thrusted forward, sending Claire inside her. She let out a groan as her lover stretched her insides. Elsie could feel her body part to accept Claire as her voice cried out.
“Ahh… ahhh… Claire.” Elsie moaned as Lily controlled the pace. She held Claire’s toned butt in her hands, enjoying the feeling of it as she gripped it. Lily’s fingers clawed at Claire’s skin. Her thrusts caused Claire to whimper. Claire barely had any strength left to resist, so she let Lily use her body.
Both their bodies rubbed against each other as Elsie’s throbbing cock was between them. Claire could feel the heat from it radiate onto her belly as she whimpered in Elsie’s ear. Each thrust sent Claire into Elsie as the two moved back and forth. Elsie held back her laughs as Claire began bumbling in her ear.
“Think you, hah, broke her…” Elsie said to Lily as she looked at the purple-haired woman. They hadn’t got much time together yet, despite both wanting to.
“Sounds like it… she’s tightening around me. Fuck me… I can barely hold on.” Lily moaned out as she kept thrusting. Elsie watched her face contort in pleasure as she bit her lip. She felt her lover’s cock throb inside her as Claire emptied inside her. She felt her lover fill her.
“Fuuuck… she is cumming already…” Elsie got out as she arched her back. She pulled Claire into her as she wanted every drop inside her. She could feel her belly fill up with that hot, precious baby batter. “It’s always so much with her.” She cried out.
Lily kept thrusting, slowing down slightly to let Claire finish. She could feel Claire’s insides cling to her as she moved. The rest of Claire’s strength gave out fully as she wailed. “Ahhh… Elsie… Lily, please… moooore!”
Both women giggled as she bumbled out her moan. Elsie pulled her head up and gave her a passionate kiss. “Claire, I love you so much… After Ana’s, I’m having your baby next…”
Claire’s eyes rolled back as she heard Elsie’s words. Elsie felt her cock throb and get bigger inside her. Lily let out a moan as she slammed into Claire. She threw her head back and began to release inside Claire. Elsie felt Claire’s belly begin to expand as the alchemist filled her up. Both women had so much inside them that some spilled out.
Lily’s body shook as her cum finally stopped. She nearly collapsed on top of Claire before she caught herself. She gripped Claire’s butt tightly as she scratched at her skin. She began to pull out as Claire whimpered. “Nooo… please stay…” She slurred out as Lily pulled out.
“It’s okay… I’ll keep you inside me.” Elsie whispered into Claire’s ear. She could feel Claire throb inside her as she wrapped her legs around Claire. “Besides… Jasmine wants more…”
Right on cue, Claire felt a tongue glide across her thigh. It hungrily approached her recovering pussy as she anticipated its touch. She quivered as Jasmine’s tongue lapped at her cum covered folds. She tried to moan, but her voice wouldn’t come out. Jasmine’s adept tongue caused her mind to blank over.
“I can feel her reactions… Goddess, I wish I could just stay like this.” Elsie said as she closed her eyes. Her body craved Claire’s warmth, and her mind thought back to those potions. She wished she could stop taking them and let nature run its course. She pictured carrying her lovers’ babies and her lovers carrying her own. It’d be perfect. But they had Claire’s holy mission.
Claire was trying to think, trying really hard. All she could do was feel Jasmine’s tongue as it entered her. She whimpered softly as the pleasure flooded her mind. Claire’s mind slowly faded as sleep took over her eyelids closed. Elsie was the only one to notice as she whispered into Claire’s ear. “Good night, my love.”
Claire felt that presence again. That overwhelming feeling as a being beyond her power or comprehension manifested before her. Her Goddess, bathed in ethereal light with her red hair flowing. It acted against gravity, almost as if she were submerged under water. Before, it was the only thing Claire could distinguish about her, but now, her grey eyes pierced through the light.
“Claire. I’m sorry to rip you away from your lovers.” Her ethereal voice pierced Claire’s mind. She held back a response as she waited for Her to continue. “I wanted to congratulate you for gaining us followers, but the state you were in before was… dire.”
Claire nodded before letting her continue. “Also, I needed to inform you. Toni… he’s headed for your Lady’s estate…”
Claire perked up at the dancer’s name. She could only imagine what his gift would do to a lady like Myrtle. “Is he going to be okay?” She asked. Worry took over as her thoughts went to Ryley.
“Yes… Anka will make sure of it… but he knows not the full extent of the suffering of men. I fear his sheltered existence will be shattered.” Her eyes softened for a moment as she paused. “I fear his innocence will be lost permanently. He was a shining example of purity and hope…”
Claire tilted her head. She was confused now. Was this all the Goddess needed to say? She heard a familiar giggle pierce her mind, one that reminded her of Jasmine. “No, Claire, I foresee him running into Ryley. And given the impression your lovers impressed upon him, he’ll talk about you…”
Claire’s thoughts were in a flurry as she thought of her brother. How would he react to hearing about Claire creating an adventurer party? Will he be waiting for her? Does he even remember her?
“Don’t worry, my child… I mean, I guess you are my mother now…” She paused for a moment before letting out a sigh. “Never mind that, he’ll remember you. I just fear he’ll set off a chain of reactions that forces your hand.”
Claire tilted her head and opened her mouth to ask, but shook her head. She decided to let her Goddess speak. She let Claire settle before continuing. “There are Knights willing to act against the status quo; one particular knight is assigned to Toni’s detail… she’ll meet an old friend at your Lady’s estate. I just fear they’ll clash…”
“What would you like us to do? Turn around and race to Toni’s rescue?” Claire asked. She could barely tell because of the light, but it looked like her Goddess shook her head.
“No, not yet. You’re not strong enough yet… but you might not need to be…” She said her crypticness was becoming annoying for Claire as she tried to guess Her intent. She heard that familiar giggle again before She continued. “The northerner you met, white hair and red eyes… She’s on a quest given by her people. She’ll make a powerful ally. Go, find her, and recruit her strength. It’ll help you if Toni’s guard causes an issue.”
Claire could feel Her energy slip away. She cried out one last question. “Where can we find her?”
She saw another feature, only for a moment, but she saw it. A sly smile that reminded her of Elsie pierced through the light. “Weren’t you listening? Or were you too busy with your lover?”
After that, she jolted up. Darkness filled her vision as she looked around in a panic. Someone stirred beneath her as Elsie groaned. “Fuck Claire, that hurt.” She said, rubbing her chest.
“Sorry, Elsie… it’s just… she visited me again.” She said hesitantly. Elsie shot up and nearly headbutted Claire.
“Her? Your Goddess?” She nearly screamed in confusion. Claire just nodded as Elsie relaxed.
“Apparently, we’ll be meeting that Northerner again…” She got out.
Chapter 66: Wreckage
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Their brief break came to an end as Claire could feel her nerves begin to build up. Her stress levels were rapidly rising as she thought about what her Goddess had told her. Toni’s guard could cause them issues. If that knight causes a scene, this whole operation could go sideways. They’d be prepared for a fight.
With the grassroots movements that Elizabeth is planning, there is the surprise factor. None of the participating villages are on good terms with the Lady, so they keep quiet about the plan. If the element of surprise isn’t on their side, Lady Myrtle could call for aid. That would spell the end for their little revolution before it even began.
The only reason she wasn’t completely freaking out was because both Ana and Elsie were gently massaging her shoulders. They could tell she was in deep thought and stressed. Her shoulders were tense, and her eyebrows were furrowed. They were doing their best to help her.
Jasmine was holding the party up, she was still quite groggy from her earlier session. Her eyes still somewhat hazed as she watched Elsie. Elsie could feel her lustful gaze, even with her back turned. It wasn’t something she was used to yet, coming from Jasmine, at least.
Lily sat opposite of Claire, as the alchemist was also deep in thought. She was trying to remember what the lady they passed had told them. The driver passed signs of bandits, but Lily was too distracted to remember the details. She was interrupted by seeing Jasmine crawl towards the twins. Her eyes locked on Elsie as she licked her lips.
“Jaz. This is serious… as much as I like this looser side of you…” Lily said with a deep sigh. She could feel her chest tighten as Jasmine’s lustful gaze turned towards her. She watched as Jasmine’s eyes wandered to her greatest asset. Jasmine smiled and changed course, aiming for Lily now. “We need you to be serio-”
She was cut off. Jasmine was quite fast, even on her hands and knees. The silent assassin had used her skill to close the distance between the two. Her lips latched onto Lily’s as she pushed Lily to her back. Lily did her best to resist, but Jasmine was far stronger than her. She could feel her resistance fading as she felt Jasmine’s arousal rub against her.
She didn’t get long to enjoy Jasmine’s embrace, though. Jasmine was pulled off her by a shockingly annoyed Claire. Her eyebrow still furrowed as she commanded Jasmine. “Jaz. Not now. We need to be serious.” Claire’s annoyance was evident as she did her best to hold back. She wasn’t annoyed at Jasmine per se. She was annoyed at her lover’s timing. “Why are you like this now?”
Jasmine blinked rapidly. Her reasoning returned as she continued to blink. Her grey eyes came back into focus as she looked into Claire’s eyes. “Holy shit… that was worse than the first time… sorry, I let my lust take over… it won’t happen again.”
“Fuck no! Give in to it again, but find a better time!” Claire said, her annoyance fading as frustration fully took over. She wanted to give in to her own lust and satiate her lover’s lust. But again, the timing was the issue here.
Jasmine flinched at her voice but was able to recover with a smile. “I’ll try… remind me again what’s going on… I was too focused on your… never mind.” She said, wiping drool from her mouth.
“That Northern woman is near us, according to our Goddess. We need to be on the lookout for her.” Elsie said, crawling to Claire’s side.
“A-also… Toni might be in danger of setting our Lady off…” Ana chimed in, crawling up to Elsie’s side.
“We need to be on the lookout for bandits. That was the clue our Goddess gave us.” Lily said, completing the briefing.
“No. Fire. The lady said she smelt smoke.” Claire said before taking a deep breath. “I remember now. She was concerned because she couldn’t see the smoke or any signs of camping. I think… I was kinda distracted…”
Lily nodded, her face reddening. “Ah… sorry, I also lost myself to lust…”
Claire shrugged before stretching. “Well, we’ve wasted enough time. Let’s get moving.” She said, getting up and heading towards the driver’s seat. “Jaz, care to join me? Need your attentive eye.”
Jasmine nodded before shaking the rest of her lust off. Her eyes had wandered over her paladin’s body as she stretched her muscles. Even Claire getting up caused her eyes to wander to Claire’s butt. She focused on breathing as she joined Claire in the driver’s seat.
“I guess that leaves us to plan…” Lily said, breaking the silence.
“In case Toni’s guard sets off Myrtle’s?” Elsie asked. Lily nodded.
“We have to warn Elizabeth… but we don’t have any ways to reach out. We’d have to stop by a village for their communication device… gods… they need to make those things portable already.” Lily said, talking to herself. She was talking about the magic letter system. A magic tool created nearly a decade ago allowed for letters to be delivered nearly instantaneously.
“C-can’t… nobles control the gemstones needed…” Ana said, answering Lily’s complaint. Lily tilted her head before turning to Elsie.
“Elizabeth say that?” Both twins nodded in unison. Lily smiled. “Course she did… well, we can focus on the northerner now and pray for Toni’s guard to keep quiet… then we need to find a village…”
Elsie nodded as she spread out the map. “We aren’t too far from Fyre, a city that definitely has one… but it's a three-day ride. The other option is heading towards Calyre, which is just west of the city…”
“But it might not have the letter machine…” Ana added. She was trying to recall its name, but it escaped her. “I-i say we chance the village… only a day away from here…”
While the trio were discussing the plan, Jasmine and Claire were carefully watching the sides of the road. Both were looking for any signs of a fire or smoke. They scanned the treelines, Claire taking the right side as Jasmine took the left. Looking for any sign of conflict or people in general.
It was a quiet twenty-minute drive before Jasmine’s nose picked up on smoke. She couldn’t tell the direction, but she knew there was smoke somewhere nearby. “Stop… let me scout before we get too close.”
Claire nodded, thankful that Jasmine was out of her lustful fervor. She watched Jasmine until she could no longer track her. Despite wearing darker clothes, she quickly disappeared into the vibrant greens of the treeline. Silence faded in as she heard the muffled voices of her party members. She could faintly hear them discussing worst-case scenarios as the Royal Guard piqued her interest. They’d be screwed if they showed up.
It didn’t take long for Jasmine to track the smell. She raced quietly through the woods before stumbling upon the obvious signs of humans. Branches broken, grass padded down, and broken sticks led her to the fire she was looking for. Her stomach clenched as the smell quickly hit her.
Burning flesh. She held back her gag as she slowly composed herself. Jasmine took a deep breath through her collar and kept going towards the burning smell that made her stomach churn. She quietly crept close to a grove and the source of the fire. She could see it now, wood burning in the clearing. Wood crafted by women. Boxes, pieces of a carriage, and wheels all on fire.
Her eyes focused on the horses as their dead bodies were being engulfed by the flames. She held back her gag again as she scanned the area. She noticed quite a few dead bodies scattered about, some of which were on fire. She steeled herself before readying to move.
Then she heard it. That loud, primal breathing. It sent a shiver down her spine as she crept closer to the noise. The northerner was close by. Was she still in combat? After almost two hours after the lady passed by here? Her questions were answered when she heard the stranger’s axe hit flesh.
Jasmine heard an inhuman cry pierce through the forest. A cry so loud, she didn’t doubt that Claire heard it. She readied herself before dashing to the sound. She scanned the bodies as she passed by. What was left intact were definitely bandits. They had the tattoos prevalent in bandit tribes, and the boxes were filled with contraband goods. She felt a bit of relief knowing that the Northerner hadn’t killed anyone innocent.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the sight before her. The northern woman, with her white hair, glowing red eyes, and tanned skin pulled her axe from a lifeless body. It had fur, matted and dirty. It looked like a wolf but stood on two feet. Werewolves.
The assassin pressed up against a tree, obscuring herself as she watched. The stranger pulled her axe free as another wolf pounced on her. She intercepted it with the shaft of her greataxe, the wolf biting down on her handle. She slammed it to the ground, next to the dead body that was slowly turning human. It was quickly shedding its fur as the strands of hair began to disappear. A lifeless woman now taking its place.
Not only were they bandits, but they were werewolves too? What in the fuck were the Knights doing? Lycanthropy should be snuffed out immediately by the country’s own laws, yet these bandits had it? She calmed herself as she observed, careful not to be seen by the remaining few werewolves.
But unfortunately, these creatures didn’t need their eyesight to find her. Their powerful nose and her obvious aroma from her previous activities gave her away. She only realized it when one of the three creatures sniffed the air and turned in her direction. A wicked smile filled with canine teeth greeted her before she turned to run.
Chapter 67: Assassin
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She wasn’t running from the fight or towards her allies. No, she was running towards the creek she had passed by earlier. She quickly dove into the shallow stream, bathing in its dirtied water before emerging on the other side. She didn’t turn to track the wolf yet, she needed cover first.
She darted behind a tree as she heard splashes come from the creek. The wolf was far closer than she had thought as she heard it sniffing the air. She hoped her aroma was covered enough for it to lose her. She felt the water drip off of her as she did her best to silently pad out the moisture.
The wolf tilted its head as it listened for any signs of Jasmine. She eased slightly as the water had thrown off its scent. She now needed to figure out how to deal with it with only her knives and what poisons she had on her. She eased the vial off of her belt before looking closely at it. The vial had a greenish liquid in it and a corked cap. She knew that once the cork came off, she’d have to move.
She steadied her breathing before she eased the cork off. She waited a moment before fully taking it off, scanning her surroundings for another hiding spot. With one found, she pulled the cork. It made a popping noise that cut through the silence of the forest. The wolf turned towards the sound and pounced blindly, crashing into the tree that Jasmine had hidden behind.
Thankfully, werewolves weren’t known for their intelligence while in their wolf form. The tree ached and cracked under the force of the creature, but Jasmine had already moved to another spot. She had her thumb covering the vial, making sure the poison wasn’t leaking. She pulled her dagger from its sheath, it had a curved blade with a serrated edge towards the handle. Its tip was what made it different. It had a small hole similar to a needle, small enough to not damage the integrity of the blade.
Carefully, she readied the poison and the blade, unscrewing the pommel as she readied her tool. She eased the pommel off as the werewolf shook off the blow to the tree. She dumped the poison into the hollow handle, the sickly green liquid filled the inside before it started to leak down the blade. Jasmine felt her shoulders ease as she was able to get her main weapon ready.
The viscous liquid flowed down the blade as she reached for her other blade. It was very similar, a curved edge with a serrated section towards the handle, but a normal tip. One to poison, and the other for deep stabs. She wished she had grabbed her bow as she could have used more hit-and-run tactics, but she only had her daggers. She felt the heavier dagger in her left hand as the poisoned dagger weighed considerably less in her right.
She had the vial set in a specific spot under her. She was able to come up with a way to get the wolf’s attention when she moved. She propped a stone above her as the wolf looked around; she just hoped the distance was large enough to break the glass. With the stone in place and her poison coating her weapon, she was finally ready to fight.
She darted to the side as the stone slid off her back. It fell, and while it didn’t break the glass vial, it did make a dink sound that the wolf focused on. It pounced at Jasmine’s former hiding spot as she launched her attack. She sliced at the wolf’s thigh with her regular dagger before stabbing its lower back with her poisoned one. She released her poisoned dagger and swapped her remaining dagger to her stronger hand. The wolf howled in pain as it blindly swiped in Jasmine’s direction.
Thankfully, she was flexible enough to duck backward under the swipe and spring off her hands. She landed a distance behind the wolf as it clawed at its back, trying to get to the dagger embedded in its back. While it was a basic poison that wouldn’t kill the creature, it did dull its senses and cause it immeasurable pain. She backed off as it flailed wildly, finding another spot to hide.
The creature recovered slightly as it let out a growl, scanning its surroundings for Jasmine as it bared its fangs. Jasmine felt panic settle into her body as a shiver went down her spine. It was using a panic skill meant to cause its opponent to flee. She resisted her body’s flight response as the wolf staggered in her direction.
She had to change her tactics up as it wouldn’t fall for her trick a third time. She decided to throw a rock to distract the wolf and attack it. She threw it to the creature’s right as it snapped to the sound it made hitting a tree. It didn’t pounce as she expected, but it did turn its back to her.
She sprinted towards the creature, her steps not making any sounds as she readied her blade. She struck at the wolf’s inner thigh, causing it to howl in pain as blood splattered on the ground. It slashed at Jasmine, but she was quicker than it. She was already retreating to another tree. It gave chase as it transitioned to running on all fours. It limped towards Jasmine’s direction before pouncing behind the tree she disappeared behind.
She wasn’t behind it however, she had climbed up it. She sat on a branch, covered by its leaves, as she looked down on the bewildered creature. Its movements slowly became ragged as its growl began to slur. Its eyes darted around, looking for its assailant as panic started to take over the wolf’s crazed mind. It clutched its inner thigh, stemming the bleeding for its healing ability to kick in. Jasmine steadied herself as she planned her next attack. It’d be suicide to pounce on the creature, but also would throwing her dagger.
Patience was an assassin’s greatest tool. The ability to wait for her target’s guard to drop or for the perfect shot to line up. Every human or creature had to sleep at some point, no matter how paranoid they were. She had spent many hundreds of hours waiting patiently for her targets to drop their guard, and she’d wait many more in her lifetime. She watched as the wolf slowly began to stagger more, its movements slowed by the poison as it stumbled wildly. It took five minutes for the poison to fully circulate in its body, its naturally high resistance holding off the powerful poison.
Jasmine readied her dagger before she eased down the tree. She was careful enough not to make any noises despite the creature’s state. Just as she needed to wait for her target’s guard to be down, she needed the discipline to never drop her own. She made it to the ground safely as the wolf fell to the ground, its muscles weakening under the poison's effect. Jasmine heard voices in the distance, ones that sounded like her party members, so she had to make this quick.
She dashed silently towards the creature’s neck, slicing at its muscular throat as it perked up towards the sounds. It gargled out a growl as panic overcame its unnatural eyes. It finally found Jasmine just as its body began to give out. It sloppily slashed at her as she moved out of the way. She followed it up with a stab to its back as it let out a gargled howl. It began to thrash wildly as Jasmine dashed in and out of cover, stabbing and slicing at the creature until its fur began to dissolve away.
The creature slowly morphed back into a human woman with tattoos covering her body and matted hair. The woman looked to be Jasmine’s age as Jasmine began to study the tattoos that littered her body. Different depictions of monsters and skulls were clumped together on her arms and chest. Jasmine’s face contorted in disgust as she saw them. All bandits had similar tattoo rituals, a tattoo was gained for completing major tasks or for committing a crime. This woman had several tattoos that stood for abduction, murder and rape littering her body.
Any guilt Jasmine might have had flowed out of her upon seeing those tattoos; this woman probably had a contract out for her. She spit on the woman’s lifeless body before rushing to her party, afraid that they might be ambushed by more of the creatures. She raced back to the grove with all the bandit bodies, hoping her party members didn’t encounter any.
She found Claire and the twins hiding by the wrecked wagon, the twins behind Claire as her shield was ready. They hadn’t noticed her yet as they were watching the Northerner fight the final wolf. The northerner threw the creature onto the ground before she began beating it. Her face and body quickly became covered in more blood as she pummeled away at the wolf.
She didn’t stop when it turned back into a human, either. She kept punching the lifeless body as her rage fully consumed her. It took a full minute for her to calm down as her eyes began to lose their glow. Her fists were coated in blood and bits of bones as she reached for a hidden knife.
She carved into the dead woman’s skin a fire rune to burn the body. The best way to keep a werewolf dead. Jasmine would have to have Elsie do something similar to the other wolf, but that could wait. She joined the three, silencing Ana’s cry as she appeared behind the girl.
“Shhh… I took care of one… there might be more.” She whispered, her voice barely registering to the others. “Patience… let's see how she reacts.” They all turned back to the wild woman as she panted heavily over the creatures’ bodies, her own covered in claw and bite marks. She’d have to be purified to not turn into one as well. The woman turned in the direction of the four as her glowing red eyes began to dim.
She staggered towards the Scarlet Seraphs before her fatigue and injuries took over. She fell towards the ground face first as she let out a labored cry. Claire moved without thinking to the woman’s side, forgetting her lesson on feints. Thankfully, there was no feint coming. The woman fell into Claire’s arms before passing out from exhaustion. Claire held the gasping woman as her consciousness faded.
“Ana! Heal her wounds, Jasmine, watch for others. Elsie, stay hidden with Ana.” Claire commanded without thinking. The white haired woman began to glow yellow as Jasmine disappeared. She darted around the grove they were in, searching for signs that other wolves had followed her earlier.
Silence hung over the open patch of forest as the woman’s wounds slowly closed, and her breathing became regular again. Her near lifeless body was cradled in Claire’s arms as Jasmine retrieved the woman’s axe.. “No signs of others. Elsie come with me. There’s another wolf that needs to be taken care of.” Elsie separated from her sister as she followed Jasmine, and Ana walked alongside Claire as they traveled back to the carriage.
“H-her breathing is better… but we need to get to a priestess… she has the l-lycanthropy venom in her now…” Ana got out as she watched over the woman. She was careful not to expel all her mana and give the woman healing fatigue like with Claire, but her panic was slowly setting in. This woman could join those bandits in their curse, then she’d have a permanent target on her back.
“Don’t worry, we’ll get to Fyre as fast as we can. Have to leave this place quickly, though. I doubt the Knights didn’t know this tribe of bandits had lycanthropy.” Claire’s voice came out like venom. Her anger slowly rose as she thought more about it. The Knights had either allowed for these women to thrive or were too incompetent to take care of them.
Chapter 68: Strange Occurrence
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Claire and Ana were able to make it back to the carriage safely. The stranger’s unconscious body was in Claire’s arms as they ran up to the carriage. “Thank the gods… I heard howling after you guys raced off.” She said before sighing. “Is that her?”
Claire nodded as she headed towards the back. Lily climbed into the cabin to meet her. She set the unconscious, bloodied woman down on blankets that Lily had set out. Lily and Ana took over her health and observation as Claire hurried back outside. She had half a mind to go back into the forest to find her lovers but decided to wait for them to return. She paced beside the carriage, waiting for Jasmine or Elsie to appear.
It didn’t take long for Elsie to appear in the treeline. She was out of breath and stopped for a moment to catch her breath. Jasmine appeared behind Claire as she called out to Elsie. “Come on! We need to get out of here. There’s no way the Knights or Guards didn’t know about them.”
“Fucking Knights,” Claire said with vitriol. “I swear upon Her name, if I find they knew about thes-” She was interrupted by Jasmine’s hand on hers.
“Relax… anger does nothing right now,” Jasmine said as they both watched Elsie hobble over to them.
“Fuck… I need to, hah, do more cardio.” Elsie got out between labored breaths as she bent over. Claire picked her up and hurried her inside the carriage. “Ah… couldn’t have done that earlier?” Elsie tried to lighten the mood.
But Claire was too annoyed to respond. Her mind raced as she thought about the implications of bandits having lycanthropy. “What in the fuck are the Guards or Knights doing? Lycanthropy was supposed to have been snuffed out nearly a century ago and they just have it?” She nearly growled out as she set Elsie down next to the stranger.
“What? You encountered werewolves?” Lily said, her face stunned as her face turned pale. “Then she… we need to get to Fyre.” She looked at the bite marks on the woman’s body before turning to Ana. “Get me bandages, I’ll grab solvents. These wounds won’t heal from normal healing magic.”
Claire felt the carriage move as she hurried to the driver’s window. She climbed through and joined Jasmine in the driver’s seat. Jasmine furrowed her brow as she looked at her paladin. “I didn’t find any tracks indicating that there were stragglers… so hopefully the guard wasn’t notified.”
Claire nodded as she settled into the seat. She furrowed her brow as she began to think. If the local guards knew about these bandits, then it was all the more reason to revolt against them. They should know how dangerous lycanthropy is; even children are told about it. But that wasn’t what was seared into her mind. “Jaz. I don’t care anymore… If we have to face Myrtle’s guards or the Knights, don’t worry about me. I’ll handle the guilt.”
Jasmine sat stunned for a moment as she processed Claire’s words. She turned to her lover, who had her arms crossed and anger in her eyes. “What? Wait, no. That’s not something you can just decide. You don’t know how you-”
“I don’t care. Their wagon was filled with the dead bodies of boys,” Claire interrupted Jasmine. Her voice full of anger as Jasmine looked at her with shock. She didn’t look inside the wagon at all, she was too focussed on the fight. “They were monsters, and the Guard had to have known about them. Or they were that incompetent. Either way, they enabled them.”
Jasmine looked at her for a moment, wanting to refute her. She didn’t need to carry the guilt of a killer like Jasmine did. She could keep her hands clean. Jasmine wanted so badly to protect her from it. But she couldn’t. Both Elizabeth and her Goddess’s plans would require her to fight humans.
“Don’t even get me started on those knights. It’s their fucking job to maintain the balance of power.” Claire continued as her anger grew. She clenched her fist tightly as she thought about it all. “If they did their job, then those bitches would have never been allowed to exist.”
Jasmine rested her hand on Claire’s clenched fist, pulling her out of her anger, at least for the moment. She looked at Jasmine as her expression softened. “I get it. Truly, I get the anger… but we need to think rationally about this. Acting on emotions will get you killed.”
Claire nodded as she listened to her former teacher speak. She began to take deep breaths as she felt her anger slowly calm down. She remembered the fight with the troll and how she let her emotions guide her during the initial encounter. Had she not thoughtlessly run to protect Elsie, she would have never been hit by the monster. She could still feel her anger bubbling, but she was calming down.
“Right. Thank you.” Claire said as her shoulders eased, and she leaned back on the seat. “I just, those boys… none of them looked older than 13…”
Silence fell over the two as Jasmine wrapped Claire under her arm. Claire fought back the images of their lifeless faces as she leaned into Jasmine’s chest. She felt her chest tighten as she thought about the poor kids that were taken by those bandits.
Back in the carriage, Ana was applying bandages while Lily was preparing a potion for infections and fighting against the lycanthropy toxin. Elsie was watching over her sister as she attended to the stranger’s wounds. She was smiling as she heard her sister’s thoughts as she did so. She was thanking their Goddess that she didn’t look inside that ruined wagon.
Elsie was hit with the flashes of those boys' lifeless faces as she held her thoughts back from her sister. She didn’t want to put that burden on her sister, she doubted Claire didn’t see them. Her smile slowly dropped as she looked at the closed driver window and began to worry about Claire.
‘Elsie. Go to her, we’ll be fine back here.’ Ana’s words entered her mind. She let her thoughts escape her as her sister began to listen. She cursed her lack of control over her telepathic skill before conceding. She opened the window and left the two to take care of the stranger.
Ana wiped the sweat off her forehead as she finished the last of the bandages for the stranger. Her training as a healer had exceeded that of just magic. She was taught basic first aid and how to deal with wounds. She looked over her handiwork before letting out a sigh of relief. She was able to stop the bleeding and clean all the stranger’s wounds.
Lily knelt beside Ana with a mixture of potions in her hand. She held the stranger’s head up and tilted her bowl into her mouth. The stranger stirred momentarily as her mouth filled with the mixture before she swallowed. She was able to get it all down without choking, which Lily was thankful for.
Both of them looked over her status sheet, their classes allowed them to see the very basics of her stats. Primarily her health and mana, but also any ailments or statuses that might be affecting her. Lily was scanning her status for the venom but was confused when she couldn’t find it. She used her analytical eye to dig further but could not find any signs of the werewolf venom.
She tilted her head as she tried to think of the causes. She highly doubted that none of the venom made it into the stranger’s system, given how many bites she had had. Also, there are no real preventative measures that could be taken. No remedy or tonic to prevent the spread of the venom, only cure it. Lily was wracking her mind trying to figure it out as Ana let out a gasp.
Lily snapped out of her thoughts and looked at Ana. She was pointing to one of the minor bites that didn’t need bandaging. It was healing. Slowly, but it was closing. The bite marks slowly closed up on the woman’s skin, barely even leaving a scar. Lily was speechless for a moment before turning to Ana. “Is this you?”
Ana shook her head. “N-no, I haven’t used my healing on her since we entered the carriage.”
Both women looked down at the women with shock as more and more of the visible wounds began to close. Even the deep cuts and bites slowly stopped bleeding through the white bandaging as the woman’s breathing became less labored. Lily was watching as the remainder of her health was healed up using the stranger’s own mana. She doubted it was a skill that was activated passively.
She grabbed Ana’s hand and pulled her to the driver's window. “Stop the carriage! She’s a werewolf!” She yelled to the three in the driver’s seat. She pulled Ana behind her as she stared at the unconscious body she knew would surely wake up soon. She watched the woman’s health inch closer to its cap as the cabin jerked to a stop. She heard her lovers shout something as Claire nearly jumped through the opening.
Claire readied her shield as she stood between Lily and the woman. The carriage came to a stop as silence fell over them. All three watched with horror as the woman’s body slowly became engulfed with white fur. Her face contorted as it morphed into that of a wolf’s. Her fur matched her hair as the white werewolf fully materialized. Her limbs stretched, and claws grew from her fingers as the bandages and clothes were ripped off of her.
Claire held her breath as she decided what to do. Her Goddess had recommended this woman as an ally to their cause. Could this woman control the beast, or would they have to put her down? She didn’t want to risk it. She’d rather stab the woman and protect her lovers behind her. But that little bit of doubt held her in place. Would killing this woman go against her Goddess’s wishes?
She didn’t get to think about it too much before the wolf’s eyes opened. Its red eyes focused on Claire as it sprang to its feet. The creature bared its fangs at Claire, letting out a guttural growl.
Chapter 69: White Wolf
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Claire gripped her shield tightly as she waited for the monster to strike her. She was the only thing standing between it and her lovers, so she needed to be ready. She watched as the beast studied her. She felt fear begin to wash over her as the wolf bared its long, jagged fangs at her. She fought against that urge to run as she stared down this massive wolf stuck in their cabin.
The two stared at each other before Claire noticed the door behind it slowly open. She felt relief knowing it was most likely Jasmine readying an ambush. She took a deep breath as she pointed her sword at the wolf. She needed to buy her lover time and maybe diffuse the situation if she could.
“If you can understand me, we mean you no harm.” She said, loud enough to cover the sounds of the door opening behind it. “I would much rather let you go on your way than fight you. Just know, if you choose to attack, then you’ll be forcing our hand…”
Claire searched the wolf’s face for any signs of recognition of her words. It flinched slightly when she pointed her sword, but its face never wavered. She let out a sigh, resigning to the fact that they’d have to fight this woman. She got back into her defensive stance before glancing back at the two behind her.
Lily was helping Ana through the window, looking back at her with panic in her eyes. Claire felt relief that they were making their escape, and she turned back to the wolf with a smile. She noticed the door was now open fully as Jasmine or Elsie would come to her aid. She focused back on the white wolf before her as it eased back on its growling.
Its ears perked up as it began to sniff around the cabin. Its attention was now fully off its surroundings as it sniffed around the seats of the cabin. It was making its way to their stored rations as Claire heard a growl come from its belly. She held back a laugh as it scrounged around under the seat, looking for the dried meat under it. It glanced back at her, its ears back and its pupils dilated.
Was it begging her? Claire thought to herself as its eyes lost their intensity, being replaced by what she could only describe as puppy dog eyes. She tilted her head at the wolf before sheathing her sword. She knew better than to get close to the wolf, so she reached under a different seat for food. She kept watch of the creature with the corner of her eye as she fished around for food.
She found bread and slowly stood up with it. She threw the loaf at the wolf’s feet as it sniffed rapidly at it. It let out a soft whine as it scarfed the loaf down within seconds. It looked up at her, licking its lips as its giant tail wagged behind it. The wagging caused the whole cabin to shake underneath it, but Claire couldn’t help but smile.
It reminded her of their shepherd dog back home who was always begging for scraps of food. She let out a laugh as it tilted its head at her. Those giant, red puppy dog eyes very nearly made her drop her guard. She held up her hand as she slowly approached the wolf.
She inched her way closer with her right hand stretched forward. She didn’t make any sudden movements to not frighten the creature and allowed it to get comfortable with her distance. It backed slightly in the beginning but slowly began to sniff at her hand. She felt the fear bubble up as it began to sniff her hand. She was just waiting for it to show any signs of aggression, but it never did.
It sniffed her hand gently before it looked back into her eyes. It lowered its head and closed its eyes, letting her pet its head. Claire cautiously rubbed the top of the giant wolf’s head as her face portrayed her bewilderment. Jasmine was behind the creature, staring in shock as Claire petted it. She kept her poisoned blade ready as she watched the exchange unfold.
The wolf didn’t notice the assassin, it was too focused on its hunger right now. Claire pulled her hand back from the wolf’s head and slowly bent down. She kept her movements slow and her eyes on the wolf as she descended towards the food it wanted. She unlatched the top of it and reached in for the dried meat inside. She grabbed a few and intended on feeding it to the wolf.
However, the wolf pounced. Not on her, but on the cabinet with all the meat. Jasmine panicked as she readied a strike on the wolf. But Claire stood up and stopped her. She took a deep breath as she let the wolf eat. Her shoulders untensed as she looked back at the front of the cabin. Lily and Ana were outside now, so she could abandon the carriage if need be.
The wolf was occupied by the dried meat while Claire inched around it. She kept her eyes on its back as she slowly crept to Jasmine’s side. Both of them watched as the white wolf ate their food, uncaring of its observers. Claire turned to find the rest of her party and spotted Elsie and Ana quite a ways away. They had their wands readied as they cautiously watched the carriage.
Claire felt relief to know they were a safe distance away. She spotted Lily to their right, situated behind a tree. She turned back to Jasmine and whispered gently. “What should we do?”
She saw the wolf’s ear twitch at her voice, but it didn’t move to look at her. Jasmine shrugged and then spoke. “I don’t kno-”
The wolf flinched and jumped backwards towards the front of the carriage at her voice. It returned to its previously hostile state, baring its teeth and growling. Its eyes studied the assassin as it tensed up, ready to strike. Claire moved in between the two with her shield readied.
“Shit. Sorry… she didn’t mean to scare you.” Claire said, trying her best to sound comforting. She motioned for Jasmine to leave, and Jasmine did. “It’s okay… she’s gone now. You can go back to eating…”
The wolf continued to growl at Claire, so she, too, decided to back off. It took a minute to survey the cabin, sniffing around and listening before going back to finish its meal. It stuffed its head back into the food compartment as Claire watched it wag its tail. She felt the tension leave her shoulders again as she looked back to her lovers.
All four were together now as Jasmine was filling them in on the situation. She backed away from the carriage, keeping an eye on the wolf as she did. She slowly made her way to the other four as she started to hear Jasmine’s voice.
“-eating our dried meat right now. We might as well wait for it to finish and see if it will leave.” Jasmine said to the other three. Claire turned and joined the huddle as all three looked at her in shock.
“Did you seriously pet the wolf?” Elsie asked. She looked bewildered at Claire as Claire felt her face redden.
“Uh… yeah. When dealing with dogs, you have to gain their trust and let them sniff you… I guess it worked on the wolf too…” Claire said while rubbing the back of her neck.
“Goddess… I can’t believe that worked…” Elsie said as she idly watched the carriage. “Now we wait?”
Both Jasmine and Claire nodded as Elsie dramatically sat down with a huff. Ana let out a giggle as she sat beside her sister. Claire could only guess what Elsie said to her twin.
“So… this is who our Goddess wants to recruit…” Lily said, rubbing her chin. “I mean, it makes sense. Lycanthropy gives the cursed individual boosted stats and prevents them from dying from normal means…”
“Yeah, but they also tend to be rampaging beasts.” Jasmine retorted. “Except this one, I guess…”
“She was friendly enough for me to pet her. Maybe her class is doing something?” Claire said, joining in the discussion. “It makes sense now why she was so confident fighting the trolls…”
“True… from what I remember reading about the northern tribes, they have initiation rituals that women must go through to become an adult,” Lily said, furrowing her brow. She was concentrating on remembering the information she had read in the past. “Maybe that’s what she’s been doing?”
“But so far south?” Jasmine retorted. “She’s nearly 150 miles south of any tribe’s territory.”
Lily just shrugged and turned to the carriage. “W-what about those bandits?” Ana chimed in. All three turned to her and waited for an explanation. “C-could she have come here for them?”
“Maybe to punish those abusing the lycanthropy curse?” Elsie elaborated. “Or to quell the spread of it?”
“If that were the case, why’d she fight the trolls?” Claire retorted. Both twins shrugged as they all looked back to their wagon. Claire worried about the horses being spooked by the wolf’s presence, but they hadn’t yet. The white wolf poked its nose out of the door as Claire moved towards the carriage.
She wanted to make sure that the wolf couldn’t get close to her party members. She walked slowly towards the carriage as the wolf sniffed about. It poked its head out as it found Claire. Its demeanor went back to being dog-like, and its tongue stuck out slightly as it looked at her.
She saw the cabin shake slightly as it wagged its tail. It crawled out of their carriage before bounding towards her. She braced for impact as the wolf tackled her to the ground before it began to lick her face. She let out giggles as its tongue tickled her face.
Jasmine was inches from stabbing the wolf before she heard Claire’s giggles from underneath it. Her malice and killing intent slowly dissipated as Claire’s laugh got louder and louder. She backed off from the wolf before it noticed her. She stayed close in case something changed but let Claire handle it.
Claire was finally released from its grasp as it backed off her. She felt its slobber all over her face as she sat up to look at the wolf. Its pupils were dilated as it panted before her. Its tongue was still out as it stared down at her. She smiled softly at the wolf before holding her hand out. The wolf moved its head under her hand as she began to pet it again.
Claire was laughing before she noticed it slowly change. Its form shrunk as its hair receded inward everywhere but its head. Its animalistic features slowly shrank as it began to have more human-like features. Its claws and teeth shrank as human hands replaced its paws. Its now human face looked at Claire as anger slowly came over the woman’s face.
“The fuck are you doing?” The stranger growled at Claire, her hand still petting her head.
Chapter 70: Northern Woman
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Claire backed off from her head as she looked at her angry face. Her face reddened as her mouth opened in shock. The woman’s red eyes stared back at her with annoyance as she shakily stood up. She stretched her arms, showing off not only her muscles and the scars that littered her body but also her fully nude form. Claire was staring right at the woman’s most intimate part as she let out a gasp.
The woman looked down at her with a scoff and turned around. She grumbled something to herself as she made her way to the carriage. Jasmine raced after the woman as Lily helped Claire onto her feet. She watched Jasmine make it to the carriage first, blocking the way inside.
“Move.” The stranger growled at Jasmine. She bawled her fist, ready for a fight as she looked up at Jasmine in the entryway. Jasmine studied her physique for a moment, getting caught up in her attractiveness. But she quickly recovered and drew her blade.
“No. Not until you answer our questions.” Jasmine bit back at her. She wanted to know why this bitch showed up during their fight with the trolls. Not to mention her lycanthropy curse. The two stared each other down while the other four caught up with them. The stranger was surrounded by all five members.
She looked around her, studying each of them individually. She stopped on Ana, staring the frightened girl down as Ana backed off. Claire got between the two, shielding Ana from her. The stranger let out a laugh before turning back to Jasmine.
“Really? Threatening me with these weaklings.” She had a smug smile on her face before stepping towards Jasmine. Claire felt her anger flair for the woman disrespecting her and her party members. She grabbed the woman’s shoulder, stopping her.
What should have been a devastating blow to Claire was quickly blocked by Ana’s ward. The stranger turned faster than any had anticipated, but Ana was thinking ahead. The woman’s fist slammed into her ward, cracking the translucent wall between them. Her eyes glowed like before as she stared at Claire.
Claire might have been able to move her shield in time, but she highly doubted it. Regardless, her shield was ready now as Ana’s ward began to crumble. The woman let out a warcry as her eyes locked onto the healer behind Claire. She tried to push past Claire to get at the party’s perceived weakest link, but Claire struck her with a defensive strike.
The woman shook off the blow as her attention moved to Claire. Another cry rang out as she punched Claire’s shield. Her right arm bounced off its shiny shell before her forearm erupted with cuts. While Claire wished that would stop the woman, she quickly followed it up with a second punch. This one, Claire used her parry skill, causing the woman to overextend.
She shoved the woman away from her party members, putting herself between them and the woman. Ana, Elsie, and Lily all traded places with Jasmine as she joined Claire in confronting the woman. She recovered fast and turned back to the group, a smile on her face now.
“Oh? Proper training? Didn’t expect that from the Guard out here.” She said with a laugh. She wiped the blood off her forearms as they quickly healed up. “Maybe mom was wrong about Riefleheim…”
“We’re not with the guard.” Claire corrected the woman.
“Then why apprehend me?” She asked, readying her fists again.
“We didn’t. We found you and healed you.” Jasmine added as the woman stared the two down.
“Doubt it. Your wagon smells of men and their… discharges… no country bumpkins would have enough money for men.” She retorted. Her smile faded as she focused on Claire. “You, in particular, smell strongly of them…”
Claire felt the woman’s rage focus on her as those intense red eyes stared her down. She frowned at her words before coming to a realization. Claire let out a laugh as she lowered her shield. She held up her hands and found a simple way of clearing this misunderstanding. “Hold on… we’re not guards, we just have…”
“Don’t care.” The woman growled at her. She moved towards Claire with blinding speed as Jasmine moved to intercept. The two met before Claire as Jasmine redirected the woman’s punch away from her lover. Claire jumped back in to tackle the woman. It felt like pushing against a brick wall, but she was able to pull her to the ground.
She struggled against the woman’s overwhelming strength as Jasmine joined in to pin the woman down. Both women took a side and pinned her arms to the ground. With all the moving and rubbing, Claire couldn’t help but react to the woman. Her arousal grew as she pinned her to the ground. The stranger snapped her eyes to Claire and stopped resisting for a moment.
“Listen,” Jasmine said. She used the stranger’s confusion to free her hand and hold her knife to the woman’s throat. “We’re not guards. Just listen to Claire. It’s the least you can do for last time.”
The shocked woman looked at Jasmine wide-eyed.. She tilted her head as she looked back at Claire, who eased up slightly on her right arm. Recognition finally flashed across her eyes as she studied Claire again. She looked back at the twins and Lily before looking down at Jasmine. “You were there with the trolls… right?”
“Yes. I was the one who handed your axe back to you.” Claire said, getting off of her. She offered her hand to the woman as Jasmine kept her left arm pinned. The woman stared at her before relaxing slightly. She furrowed her brow for a moment.
“Then why do you reek of men now? There’re no male brothels in this area… and what was…” She said, stopping as she glanced at Claire. She was avoiding looking down as she studied Claire’s face. She brushed off Jasmine’s blade, and Jasmine let her free. Jasmine rolled off of her and sprang to her feet. After both women helped her to her feet, her angered eyes lost their edge as she waited for Claire’s retort. She expected them to be nobles at first, but whatever pressed into her made her question that.
Claire and Jasmine let out a sigh in unison as they both thought about it. Jasmine gave Claire an approving nod as Claire started on her speech. “We, uh, are special. I am a Paladin of an unnamed Goddess. She… rules over virility and gave us, well me, a certain gift.”
The stranger frowned at her before Claire offered her hand. “You’re welcome to see for yourself…” She would let her status sheet speak for itself as the woman grasped her hand. She gave the woman permission to look over her class. The woman’s eyes widened as she read Claire’s class and her Bestowed skills.
She gave Claire a puzzled look as she finished and then looked down at her crotch for the first time. She stared for far too long at the bulge she hadn’t noticed in Claire’s pants. She went back to staring at Claire with a shocked look. “Do all of you have…?”
“Yes. All four of my party members chose to accept the gift.” Claire said, her embarrassment slowly taking over as the stranger looked at her. She was judging her and her party silently. “My Goddess wants to free men of their oppression… That is the goal she gave me when she appeared. This gift… it will lessen the value of men in noble women’s eyes. They’ll no longer be able to control who gets to be a parent or extort people for money to do so.”
The woman’s eyes zoned out as she tried to comprehend the information that she had just been given. It took her a moment to come to terms with it before she looked over each of the other members. Her mouth was agape as her eyes fell on Ana, who backed off from her gaze. Elsie got between the two of them, shielding her sister before the woman spoke up. “What the fuck?”
“I know it’s a lot. I promise you that everything we’ve said is true. My own brother was taken from me which is wh-” Claire started to say, but the woman held her hand up.
“I believe you. You can’t fake your class.” She said as she furrowed her brow. She finally found the embarrassment to cover her feminine parts as all five looked at her. She crossed her legs and covered her breasts. “And let me guess. Brother taken by a local lord when he was underage.”
Claire nodded before turning to Jasmine. “Get her some clothes or a blanket.” Jasmine nodded back and went to the carriage. “Seems to be a common occurrence. Is that why you are here?”
She shook her head. “Rather not say… Just heard the story so many times already…” Jasmine was quick in getting her a blanket. She accepted it and covered her body, the tension leaving her as she looked to the carriage. “Sorry about attacking you… thought you were Guards taking revenge for those bandits…”
“It’s okay… Sorry for petting your head earlier.” Claire said, offering her hand. The woman laughed at her words. She bent over to laugh as it overwhelmed her.
“Not your fault… my, uh, other self liked it.” She said between laughs. “She has a mind of her own…”
This little fact struck the three standing by the carriage. All three had read about lycanthropy, and none of them had heard about separate consciousnesses. Lily spoke up first. “Wait. Your wolf form has its own personality?”
The woman stopped reaching her hand out as she froze. She gathered her thoughts for a moment before muttering under her breath. “Shit.” That only Jasmine and Claire heard. “Uh… it’s a secret.”
Claire tilted her head at the woman as she blushed slightly. She bit back a laugh as the woman took her hand. She led the girl back to the carriage as all four of her lovers watched her. They cautiously watched as the woman and Claire entered the carriage.
“Your axe is under the floorboard with our other weapons. I won’t make you stay if you don’t want to, but I sincerely ask that you do. We could use your strength.” Claire said as she pointed to the handle.
The woman pulled her hand away and covered her body. Claire held her hands up and continued. “I didn’t mean it like that… Sorry, you don’t have to join officially. I just received word from my Goddess that we may need your help…”
The woman eased her shoulders as she let out a sigh. She looked Claire up and down before speaking. “I’ll think about it… Just… don’t know about the whole gift thing…”
Claire nodded as she gave the woman space. She let her open the hatch to confirm where her axe was as she let out another sigh. “We won’t force you to join us. If you just need a ride, we can take you to Fyre, which is close by.”
She nodded before closing the hatch. She turned back to Claire and finally looked her in the eye again. “I’ll let you know after we get to Fyre.”
Chapter 71: Ursa
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After her initial hesitancy towards the Scarlet Seraphs’ gifts, the northern woman did decide to ride along with them. She kept herself closed off and distant from the women as she felt their gaze on her in a new light. She now knew that they weren’t just watching her out of fear or distrust, but with lust. It was new to her.
She kept her distance at night as well, opting to set up a tent outside. She guessed they were good people in general, but their oddity made her hesitant to sleep next to them. For the first two days and nights, she mostly kept to herself entirely. She ignored the redheaded leader’s attempts at conversations on the first day, opting to stare out the window.
It was on the third day that she said more than a few short words to the group. She was sitting opposite of the twins on that day as she stole glances at the two. The more confident one would get defensive the moment she did, shielding the shyer one with her arm or body. The woman had to bite back her smile as she found it comical to think that the frail girl could hold her back. She did let a smile through, which is what caused the conflict.
“The fuck are smiling at?” Elsie nearly growled at the stranger. Claire was surprised at the hostility from Elsie. It wasn’t a tone or emotion she’d ever really seen from her. Claire turned to the woman as she dismissed Elsie’s question, opting to look outside again.
“E-elsie… calm down, we need to get along.” Ana said softly as she held her sister’s arm. “She was f-fighting for her life earlier… she was looking for an easy out.”
“I don’t care. Had Claire not been in the way, she would have killed you.” Elsie said, her eyes glaring at the woman. “Least she could do is apologize.”
The woman turned back to Elsie, her eyes meeting the older sister’s. She let out a sigh and finally spoke. “There’s no apologizing in combat.”
Claire finally decided to jump in. She dashed to Elsie’s side as she moved from her seat to seemingly attack the woman. Ana covered her sister’s mouth to stop the swears and insults that would soon come from her. The two pulled her back to the seat as Claire did her best to diffuse the situation.
“Sorry. She’s… she’s very defensive of her sister.” Claire got out. She was hoping to dance around their true relationship as the woman eyed the three. Her eyes faintly glowed red as she was seconds from a fight. “Please, just humor her.”
“I won’t apologize.” The woman retorted.
“W-why?” Ana asked meekly. “W-we were trying to help-”
She stopped as those red eyes glared at her. She could feel her sister tense up before she thrashed against Claire’s grip. Ana felt fear take over her as the woman targeted her again. Her voice stopped as her mouth ran dry.
“You can at least apologize for the misunderstanding.” Claire said. She was getting equally as mad as Elsie now. “Is it that hard to say sorry for misunderstanding our intentions?”
Those red eyes moved to Claire as she confidently met them. She moved Elsie to her side as she met the stranger. They stared at each other for a long, silent moment before the woman turned back to the window. “No. I don’t apologize for defending myself.”
Elsie slipped out of her sister’s grasp as she finally was able to chime in. “Defending yourself? My sister fucking healed you and then we fed and clothed you. If it weren’t for us, you’d be found by the actual guard.” Her anger seeped from her as she spoke.
The woman let out a sigh before turning to Elsie. “What do you want? A medal? Money?”
“An apology.” Elsie shot back. “And a thank you.”
“Like I said, I won-” The woman tried to say.
“Then why the fuck are we helping you?” Elsie’s question wasn’t for the woman as Claire felt her gaze on her. “Maybe She was wrong.”
“Elsie… p-please…” Ana said to her sister.
“No. She’s an ungrateful bitch who would have killed you had it not been for our party members.” Elsie said, her eyes never leaving Claire as she spoke. Her anger turned to her party leader. Claire took a moment to think. Elsie was mad we were helping her at all after she targeted her sister.
“Elsie, I get it. I’m mad too.” Claire said as she turned to her. “But…” She stopped for a moment, looking for any words to justify the woman being here. She only had the word of her Goddess and that wasn’t good enough. “No, you’re right.”
Claire took a deep breath before speaking to the woman. “We did save your life and are giving you a ride to the nearest town… I think you owe us quite a bit.”
The woman furrowed her brow before her shoulders untensed. She took a moment to look over the three before her. “Fine. Thank you.” She finally said, conceding to the paladin.
“For what?” Elsie snapped back. Claire moved her to her lap, settling the angered girl on her as she struggled for freedom. She held her tightly, trying to signal for her to relax.
The woman gave them a weird look after Elsie was moved to Claire’s lap. She thought about their gifts again and how close to each other they were. Her wolf-like senses could smell the arousal when they looked at each other, let alone touching. She sighed again, letting the thoughts leave her.
“Thank you for saving me.” She said conceding to the mage. “And thank you for healing me.” She said to Ana, who nodded back.
“Was that so hard?” Elsie said. She met the annoyed gaze of the stranger again before Claire jumped in again.
“Elsie. Calm down. We need to get along, at least for another couple of days…” She whispered in her ear. Elsie squirmed in her grip as Claire’s breath hit her skin. Though it’d only been a day of traveling with her, Elsie was also annoyed that their nightly activities were stopped.
“Fuck me… her presence is annoying in so many ways…” Elsie whispered back to Claire.
“Damn. Do you ever shut up?” The woman retorted, taking a moment to watch the sexually charged interaction before speaking. Her tanned skin hid the blush of her face at the display.
Claire let a laugh through as Elsie turned to glare at her. “Wow… can’t believe you laughed at that.” Elsie whispered angrily to her lover. She made sure to grind against her lover as she whispered, her body craving her arousal. Her anger died down as she felt Claire’s growing arousal press into her butt. For a moment, they forgot about the woman for a moment before she let out a cough.
Both women stopped their lustful stare down, looking away from one another. She crossed her legs as she watched the two. “So like… do all of you…” She left her question hanging as she found it hard to finish her question.
“Uh… yeah. We all do.” Claire said, squirming underneath Elsie. She too felt a bit frustrated at the lack of activities last night and she lost herself for a moment. At least Elsie was calming down.
“Strange… all of it’s so strange.” The woman said furrowing her brow again. She uncrossed and recrossed her legs, not noticing the effect it had on the three right away. “All of it… lovers who are sisters, a Goddess giving a gift like that…” Both sisters flinched as the woman let out a chuckle. “My curse enhances my senses, I can easily tell attraction from the smell…”
“Oh… sorry, they do have the approval of our Goddess…” Claire said a bit meekly as the woman looked the three over.
“Strange goddess.” The woman said, uncrossing her and recrossing her legs again. She let out a laugh as she watched their eyes collectively follow her legs. “But, she has a noble goal. The men in this country are treated so poorly…”
Ana perked up slightly at her words, curiosity brimming as she spoke. “H-how are they treated by… your people.” Her voice tapered off as the woman focused on her. Her red eyes were too intense for Ana as she moved to hide behind Claire.
“Like actual people. Our men tend to our camps or homes while we work. They are protected by every woman in the tribe.” She said with a soft smile. She looked to Elsie who tensed up again before saying, “Sorry for frightening your sister. This time I didn’t mean it.”
“Wow. And I didn’t have to force that out of you.” Elsie retorted back. She had fully calmed down from earlier as she gave the woman a smug smile. Claire let out a sigh as Elsie’s anger finally passed. She looked at the woman who had an equally smug smile as Elsie’s before she realized she didn’t even know her name.
“Shit. We never exchanged our names. I’m Claire obviously, these two are Elsie and Ana.” She pointed to the two sisters as the woman nodded. She had heard all their names previously.
“The two outside are Lily and Jasmine, I know. I have keen ears.” She said leaning back on her seat. She let out a sigh before telling the three her name. “Ursa. My name is Ursa.”
“That’s a surprisingly beautiful name for someone so… savage” Elsie said without really thinking. Ursa’s eyes faintly glowed again as she looked at the twin with annoyance.
“Damn, I liked you better when you didn’t talk.” She said back to Elsie. The two exchanged a smirk before Elsie let out a laugh.
Chapter 72: Eased Tension
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Ursa did seem to relax more after the two’s little spat on the second day. She still kept to herself at night, setting up far enough away to not overhear anything. She wasn’t entirely onboard with the party’s activities, but also didn’t want to impede them. She felt their lustful gazes grow stronger the longer the day went by.
It was enough distance for the five to quietly ease their horniness. Claire was slowly thrusting into Elsie as she straddled her. Her lips locked with her sister’s as she rode her lover. Ana straddled Claire’s face as her feminine sex was lavished by Claire. The two sisters’ moans were stifled as they could finally relieve their tension.
Jasmine and Lily watched on, waiting for a turn with their paladin. Their hands on each other’s shafts as they pleasured each other to the scene before them. Jasmine licked her lips as Elsie’s cock dribbled with precum. She couldn’t wait to clean it off of Claire’s abs. Lily bit back her moans, not wanting their guest to overhear.
Elsie and Ana were conversing with their thoughts as they used their paladin for pleasure. ‘Goddess. I can’t wait until Ursa joins… have my way with her as she loses herself to her new cock.’ Elsie said as her fantasies took over.
Ana was thinking the opposite of her sister. She couldn’t wait to be ravaged by the woman. Before, it was actual fear that she felt towards the woman’s gaze. After their conversation earlier, she felt less scared and more aroused. Ursa’s piercing red eyes stared over her as she used her body. It sent shivers down the younger sister’s spine.
‘Ana… fuck, those are intense thoughts.’ Elsie whimpered back as she was close to her climax. She felt her pussy spasm as she tightened around her lover’s thick shaft. ‘Fuck meee! I hope she fulfills them.’
She pulled back from her sister’s kiss before she let out a stifled moan. She threw her head back as she gently shook. Claire’s thrusting slowed slightly, opting for longer, deeper strokes as her lover coated her stomach. Elsie’s eyes rolled back as she painted her lovers’ skins white.
Ana let out her own whimpers as she joined her sister. Claire felt the girl squirm against her tongue as she attacked her clit. She sped up her movements around her nub as she convulsed on top of her. She felt the sisters’ combined heat coat her belly and breasts as they both came on top of her.
Elsie fell on her back, out of breath and covered in sweat. Her sister was caught by Jasmine before she was moved to join Elsie. The two hugged, uncaring of the sticky liquid coating them. They grinded against one another as their twin cocks rubbed together. They let out giggles as they turned to watch the clean up.
Jasmine’s butt was in the way of most of it, but they got a nice show of her shaking her butt. Jasmine was too busy licking Claire’s cock clean to care about the two ogling her. Or, at least she told herself that. She did wiggle her butt a bit to revel in their reaction.
Lily sat near Jasmine, waiting for her lover to ferry some of her lover’s cum to her. She patiently waited as Jasmine collected the white, viscous liquid from Claire. She shivered as Jasmine’s lustful eyes turned to her, her cheeks puffed as she moved close. She fell onto her back as Jasmine kissed her deeply, the two sharing in Claire’s taste. Claire moved behind Jasmine, admiring her toned butt for a moment.
She rested her hands on her lover as she saw goosebumps cover Jasmine’s skin. Jasmine broke from the kiss and looked back at Claire. Her eyes begged for her lover. Her lips had splotches of white that made Claire lick her lips. Lily grabbed Jasmine’s face and turned her attention back to her. They met for a kiss as Claire teased Jasmine’s back entrance.
“Lily… she seemed to like it when the twins did this, maybe we should try it.” Claire said as her tip teased Jasmine’s puckered hole. She felt Jasmine shiver in her grasp. She then felt Lily’s cock push against hers as she moved into position. She leaned forward and kissed her lover’s back. “Try to be quiet… don’t want Ursa to hear.” She whispered.
Both women entered at almost the same time. Claire pushed past the resisting hole to fill her lover’s bowels as she felt Lily’s length through Jasmine. The two stuffed their lover full with their cocks while Lily stifled Jasmine’s gasps. Claire bit back her own as she bottomed out inside Jasmine.
Elsie and Ana watched on, eager to see Jasmine fall to pleasure again. Ana was in Elsie's lap with her cock peeking between her thighs. Ana grinded against her unconsciously, wanting to feel her sister’s warmth. Elsie’s hands traveled up and down her sister’s body as the two watched on.
Claire moved slowly, not wanting to harm her lover with her size, before picking her speed up. Lily left most of the movement up to Claire, opting to move with Jasmine. Jasmine’s tongue got sloppier in their kiss. If Lily could see her face, she’d guess she looked delirious. She moved with Jasmine as she bounced against Claire’s thrusts, feeling her lover’s cock press into her belly. It leaked arousal while her pussy tightened around Lily.
Claire did her best to hold back her moans and thrusts. She wanted to cry out and go faster. Slam into Jasmine and let lust take over. But she had to worry about their guest. So she held back, slowly and sensually thrusting into her lover. She felt her lover’s tight hole suck her in and resist her leaving its depths. It was addicting to feel her insides crave being filled.
She leaned forward, resting on her lover's back. She kissed her skin as she thrusted deep inside her. Jasmine lay against Lily’s chest, abandoning the kiss as she lost herself. She was whimpering and moaning into her lover’s chest. Her voice was muffled by Lily’s bust. Lily looked to Claire, seeing her face contorted in pleasure. She could feel her paladin throb through their lover. She knew the girl was close.
“Cum Claire… Fill her with your seed. She wants it. She’s begging for it.” Lily whispered encouragements to Claire. She could feel both lovers react as she spoke. Jasmine shivered while Claire sped up. Lily bit her finger, holding back her moans as she was close as well. Claire bit lightly against Jasmine’s skin while she did her best to hold back. Jasmine let out a gasp before Lily felt that warm, sticky feeling of cum coating her skin.
She moaned into her hand, trying her best to stifle it as she released into her best friend’s wanting pussy. Throb after throb of cum filled the assassin before her other lover began. Claire finally gave in. She slammed into her tight lover’s bowels before releasing another wave of cum inside her. She shook each time she shot ropes of cum inside Jasmine.
Jasmine’s mind fully blanked. She was too focused on the pleasure and warmth filling her to really think. Her tongue lay slack out of her mouth as she babbled incoherently. She felt both her lovers’ seed deep within her. Her toned belly expanded slightly to fit all of it. She felt the warmth and pleasure wash over her. Her own orgasm crashed into her with each pulse of cum that filled her. She shook lightly between the two, riding her feminine orgasm to its end.
Elsie and Ana watched on. Their grinding was getting faster as Ana was very nearly giving her sister a lap dance. She was doing her best despite not knowing what a lap dance was. She grinded her butt against her sister’s shaft, reveling in her sister’s cock as she did. She felt it tease her pussy with each movement as it was between her thighs. Her own cock flailed wildly as she moved her hips.
Elsie grasped her sister’s cock, wanting to pleasure her sister. She stroked her sister’s length while her own cock throbbed between her. She couldn’t hold back anymore as she released her cum. It shot out from between Ana’s thighs, coating them with her cum. Her hand stroked her sister’s cock, wanting her sister’s cum to join with hers. Ana’s moans were silenced by Elsie’s other hand, her fingers filling her sister’s mouth. Ana sucked obediently on her fingers.
She followed her sister’s lead. Releasing wantonly onto her lap. She shivered with each drop of hot, sticky cum that coated her thighs. She sucked Elsie’s fingers, fantasizing about them being her cock. Her tongue moved between her sister’s digits while she coated herself.
Claire’s body gave out as she lay on top of Jasmine’s back. She could feel her lovers panting beneath her. She felt Jasmine’s sweat soaked back against her skin, her eyes closing. She felt her cock finally calm down within her lover. She slowly pulled out of Jasmine, much to her dismay. She could feel her cum pour out of Jasmine’s butt as it puddled on Lily.
“Fuck… Jasmine, give me a second.” She whispered into her ear. She intended on fetching Jasmine a taste, but needed to recover for a moment. She lay on top of the two for a minute before shimmying to Jasmine’s butt. She watched as her seed seeped out of Jasmine’s now slightly gaping hole. She spread her lover’s cheeks before scooping her creampie up with her tongue. Her taste buds lit up as she tasted a mix of her addictive cum and her lover.
She crawled back up her lover’s back and stopped for a moment. The angle was too awkward to give it directly to Jasmine. She sloppily smiled at Lily, cum dripping off her lips. She leaned in, kissing Lily and filling her mouth with the precious load. Their tongues met for a moment before Claire split from the kiss. A string of cum connected the two before it snapped.
Lily pulled Jasmine in for a kiss, giving the panting woman what she wanted. She pushed Claire’s cum into her mouth as the two swapped it between them. Their tongues fought for it as Claire went back for seconds. The twins met her for a taste. The three took turns scooping the leaking creampies from their lover’s holes before meeting for a threeway kiss. It was awkward and mostly meeting with their tongues, but they did their best to exchange their love.
Ursa, unbeknownst to them, was doing her best not to go to sleep. She was a ways away in her tent as she squirmed in her sleeping bag. She had been fighting back her urge to pleasure herself to their sounds. She didn’t know what had come over her. She usually didn’t care about sex or sexual pleasure. She bit her finger as her other hand hovered over her soaked pussy.
Ursa gave in and experienced sexual pleasure like she never felt before. It wasn’t something she was previously interested in. She mostly cared about fighting or growing her own strength. She found pleasure in defeating tough opponents or gaining skills. As her fingers explored her untouched sex, she bit harder on her finger.
She finally let a moan escape as she felt pleasure crash into her. She whimpered to herself, “Fuck me… I can tell why they all accepted Her gift.”
Chapter 73: A Mission
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Ursa found it hard to look at the others the next day. She was feeling uncharacteristically embarrassed as she sat across Jasmine. The two of them stole glances at one another while Lily and Ana did one of their lessons. Ursa was thinking about the sounds Jasmine made the night before while Jasmine was watching her with equal parts curiosity and caution.
Jasmine was concerned about the northern woman’s intentions but also why she was so far away from home. The warriors of the north don’t typically hunt or explore in this region. She had met a few while with her previous party, but those had become citizens of Riefleheim. She finally decided to break the tension building between them.
“So… what are you doing so far south?” She asked, her grey eyes focused on the warrior. Ursa took a deep breath, taking a moment to sort herself.
“I can’t say… it’s a private mission…” She finally said.
“So you are on a mission.” Jasmine responded quickly, perking up upon the word..
Ursa widened her eyes slightly, letting that slip. She was able to recover and just nod. “Yes. One private to my tribe. I would rather keep it a secret.”
Jasmine nodded. She was tempted to push the topic as she had easily gotten the woman to admit to being on a mission. But, for the sake of keeping peace, she moved on. “What about your axe? From what I’ve heard, northern tribes aren’t the best with magic.”
Ursa pursed her lips as she decided what to say. She looked to the floorboard where her axe was stored and let out a sigh. “That… is true. Our smiths don’t compare to this country’s. But, there are a few that forsake strength for knowledge...”
“So it was made by your people?” Jasmine asked, she noticed both Ana and Lily were listening in. They were both curious about the axe.
Ursa nodded. “Yes and no. The axe was made by my people…”
“And the enchantment?” Jasmine asked, she leaned in slightly. Her curiosity fully peaked.
“It’s… complicated.” Ursa said, squirming slightly. “And private.”
Jasmine leaned back slightly, she had gotten quite a few pieces of info out of the woman already. She had a better idea of her intentions. She wasn’t here for any coming of age quests or for fun. She had a reason for being in this area.
“Can I ask questions now?” Ursa said, she eyed the two listening in. She was pissed at herself for letting things slip out of her so easily. She was even more mad that the other two had heard.
Jasmine crossed her legs and leaned back. “Depends on the questions…”
Ursa took a moment and asked her most pressing question. “H-how does the gift work?” She said with a sheepishness that was foreign to her. “Does it replace-”
Jasmine interrupted her by letting out a laugh. She was expecting a different question from the warrior. She was not expecting a northern warrior like Ursa to be sexually curious. “Sorry, sorry… It, uh, doesn’t replace the feminine parts… gets added on.” She said between laughs.
Ursa nodded, her tanned skin was hiding the blush she had. She could feel her chest start to burn as her sexual desire ignited at the thought. She glanced down at the assassin’s lap, her legs covered the area Ursa wanted to see. Jasmine bit back a smile as she readjusted.
“Interesting… and what benefits to the gift…?” She asked tentatively as she stared at Jasmine’s lap.
“In combat? Well, Claire’s class gives us unique skills. I’m sure you saw when looking at her class. We are the Bestowed Lovers, so we get benefits from her aura and skills unique to us. For example, I have a skill that strikes harder against an enemy that hits one of us.” Jasmine explained. She knew what Ursa was hinting at, but it was quite fun to tease her. Also, letting her know about her Bestowed Vengeful Lover skill was more of a subtle warning to her.
Ursa gulped and looked up to meet Jasmine’s eyes. She noticed the partial smile on the woman and felt her chest ignite. “I-I mean…”
“Sexually?” Jasmine said softly. The warrior nodded, losing all the strength and confidence she previously had. It was weird to see. This battle hardened warrior with scars littering her body and muscles from years of training, yet the woman looked so meek before her. It was cute. “Hm, well, it changes the dynamic entirely.”
Ursa nodded. “Ho-how?”
Jasmine glanced at the other two listening in. She bit her lip before beckoning them over. “Would you like a demonstration?”
Ursa’s eyes widened as the redness of her face finally broke through her tanned skin. She was stumbling over her words and shaking her head. Jasmine broke out laughing as Ursa recovered slightly. “Sorry… I was kidding… “ She said, wiping away tears. It was her own way of getting payback for their earlier grievances.
Jasmine took a deep breath and got a bit more serious. “It opens up a lot of things… Having both allows us to be both the man and the woman...” She said, uncrossing and recrossing her legs. She watched as Ursa’s eyes darted to her lap as she did. “Join us and find out.”
Ursa took a long, pregnant moment to stare blankly at the ground. She was thinking about the temptation before her and her own goals. Every fiber of her being begged her to join them. But, she hesitated due to her own goals. The fog of arousal lifted slightly as she focused on her mission.
“I… want to. I really do…” She took a deep breath, regaining her confidence as she spoke. “I have my own mission that I need to accomplish first.”
“W-we could help…” Ana said, jumping into the conversation. She flinched slightly as the woman turned to look at her. Her red eyes still caused her to feel a bit of fear.
“Yeah, I mean, obviously we’ll help you if you join us.” Lily added. She gripped Ana in a backwards hug as the two looked at Ursa. She contemplated their words for a moment as her eyes zoned out. It was a tempting offer.
“Claire would also agree to help you, but we’ll need to know what we’ll be doing.” Jasmine added. She lost her playful tone as she glanced towards the drivers. Ursa pursed her lips in contemplation before looking to the driver’s window as well.
“I… think I will.” Ursa said, she let out a sigh. She knew these were the people that she was told to find. It was just so hard to accept that her people’s saviors would be so sexually deviant. It makes sense now why her tribe’s prophet seemed to be uncomfortable about his prediction.
“Claire will be glad to hear that.” Jasmine said, nodding to Ana. Ana relayed the message to her sister. “We’ll welcome you with open arms, whether or not you accept the gift.”
Ursa nodded back to her. She felt the temptation take over as she thought about the gift and its benefits. Her chest burned thinking about it as she glanced at Ana. The girl was her biggest temptation so far. While she shared the annoying one’s face, her personality fit Ursa’s preferences far more. Then she glanced at the two older women before her. Both equally tempting her to accept the gift.
“That… I have to think about.” She finally said. She dipped her head down as she resisted her temptation. She needed a clear head to accomplish her mission. “Maybe after we deal with my mission.”
Jasmine giggled at Ursa as she squirmed. She was far more amusing than she had expected. She was expecting a bloodthirsty killer or an adrenaline junky. But, Ursa did seem to be cool headed outside of combat. Though, she did seem to be repressed and a little loose-lipped.
“Not a problem. We’ll just need to know what you wish to accomplish.” Jasmine said, pressing for more info.
“Yeah… it’s my tribe's blessing.” Ursa said with a more serious tone. She met Jasmine’s eyes with the fiery red glow like before. “It’s been corrupted and spread again.”
“Lycanthropy?” Lily asked, chiming in.
“Like can…? What?” Ursa asked, confused.
“Lycanthropy.” Lily said slower. “It’s the werewolf curse.”
“Ahh, yeah. Is that what you call it here? We just call it the moon goddess’s blessing.” Ursa said. She was referring to Rava the huntress. Her people’s patron goddess. “Or Rava’s Blessing.”
All three nodded before Ursa continued. “Somehow, those women got ahold of the blessing and are using it. It’s angering the moon goddess… so I was sent out.”
Jasmine furrowed her brow. “Why just send one? Why not send a whole party?”
Ursa nodded. “Good question. I was told by our revered prophet to venture out alone. That I’d find the allies I needed while in this… fief? Is that what they are called?” She asked.
Jasmine nodded and let her continue. “Rava told him I’d find a paladin… that I’d know who I was looking for after meeting them. He was… uncomfortable when he spoke about it. I guess it was due to your gifts.”
Jasmine rubbed her chin as she looked at the woman before her. Another goddess adding to the mix. Did Rava know about their Goddess? Could she help? “So… we need to eradicate the werewolves around here?”
Ursa nodded. “Specifically the bandits. Rava’s blessing should not be used by such vile women.”
“Okay. We already have contracts for some bandits… we can make it work.” Jasmine said, leaning back. She looked up to the ceiling as she thought about what Ursa said.
“I-is Rava why you’re wolf form was so… docile?” Ana asked. She didn’t flinch this time when Ursa looked her way. Ursa replied with a nod and a smile.
“We are taught how to control our other selves from a very early age.” Ursa said, before widening her eyes again. She spoke too much. “Ahh! Shit… whatever. We usually get skills to better control them too.”
“Interesting…” Ana said. She took in the woman’s appearance for a bit too long. Her wandering eyes found themselves ogling her exposed midriff.
‘Damn Ana… calm down before I crawl back there and take you.’ Her sister said within her mind. Ana’s face reddened as she looked away. ‘Making it hard to sit still…’
Chapter 74: Decision
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Elsie was relaying the conversation to Claire as the two sat together. Elsie lay her head in Claire’s lap, looking up at the girl. She watched as the joy slowly faded from Claire’s face, replaced by a more serious look. Elsie knew why. Her face changed the moment Elsie relayed Ursa’s mission
“Fucking bandits… wouldn’t surprise me if the guards also had the curse.” Claire said, zoning out towards the horizon. They still had another day of travel to get to the city of Fyre.
Elsie readjusted and took a deep breath. “Yeah… can’t really think of a joke for this…” she said, giving up. “At least Ana seems to be enjoying our new member…”
Claire didn’t even look down. Her mind was focused elsewhere. She was thinking about the growing need for her to kill others. It nearly made her completely freeze up. Even if she had resolved to end them just a few days ago, the thought of killing still made her queasy and anxious. But she knew she had to.
“Claire please…” Elsie said from her lap. She had a tone Claire had never really heard from her. It was pure concern. No added smugness or teasing. Claire looked down at her pleading eyes, finally pulled from her thoughts. “I feel the same way. Just please talk to me.”
Claire nodded, her face still serious. She took a deep breath before speaking. “I just… wish there was a way around it. Like… maybe we can talk to them or arrest them.” She started speaking her mind. “If only the Knights or Guard…”
“I know. But you wouldn’t have been needed if they just did their job.” Elsie added. She raised her hand and held Claire’s face. For a moment, the two sat in silence, looking into one another’s eyes before Claire looked to the road again.
“Yeah… She wouldn’t have needed me if there was an easy solution.” Claire said.
“Just promise me that you won’t end up like Jasmine did.” Elsie pleaded. Her hand slipped from Claire’s face when she looked up. “You saw how bottling up her emotions affected her.”
“I know… she made me promise the same thing.” Claire said, finally easing her expression. A faint smile appeared as she looked out to the road. She felt a warmth envelop her as she thought about both women. Both were worried for her sake and cared for her well being. It made her feel loved. “Thank you, I’ll do my best…”
Elsie pulled herself off of Claire’s lap and gave her a kiss on the cheek. It was enough to break Claire’s expression fully. Her smile widened and her face reddened slightly. Elsie leaned her head on Claire’s left shoulders as the two looked to the road. “Elsie… promise me the same.”
Elsie nodded against her shoulder, she was afraid her voice would break if she spoke. She too felt similarly to Claire when it came to killing humans. It made her want to cry when she thought about it. For monsters, there was a justification and a degree of separation between her and the monster. A human was different. This wasn’t a mindless beast or a predator, but a person with family, friends and maybe even loved ones. The thought that she might have to take that away from someone terrified her too.
She was pulled out of her thoughts by Claire wrapping her arm around her. She shifted to rest against her chest, hearing her lover’s heartbeat. Her presence and feel slowly replaced her own terrifying thoughts as she listened to the rhythmic beating. Elsie resolved herself as Claire did.
They both decided that to protect the woman beside them and inside the cabin, they would do whatever was needed of them. Whether it was killing a person or facing the entire nation. They made up their minds. It would all be worth it for their lovers.
Elsie had been ignoring her sister’s thoughts and focused on Claire. So when she finally listened back in, she suffered a bit of whiplash. Her sister was solely focused upon her “lesson” with her teacher pressed tightly against her. Elsie let out an audible laugh as she listened to her sister.
Claire turned to her and didn’t even need to ask. Elsie spoke before she did. “Ana’s thoughts, sorry. She’s enjoying Lily grinding against her while she ‘learns.’” She said with a giggle. “Also, she really likes Ursa so far… She seems to have a thing for muscular women…”
“That’s good, it seems she’ll be our sixth member at this rate.” Claire said thinking about the woman. She already liked her wolf form. It reminded her so much of her mom’s dog. “Goddess… can you imagine being under her?”
“Mmm… I’m already thinking about how it’d be to have both of you…” Elsie said. She was thankful that the topic got lighter. She didn’t like talking about such serious topics so often. Talking about sex was much more her speed. She shifted to whisper into Claire’s ear. “Just think about it… enough lovers to double stuff both twins…”
Claire squirmed slightly, feeling her breath on her skin. The thought enticed her heavily. She felt her cock quickly harden as she thought about it. Sharing Elsie with Ursa sounded incredible. “Fuck… Elsie, don’t… I can’t get distracted while driving again.” She pleaded.
“Fine, but once we pull over… we’ll find a nice, hidden tree to hide behind…” Elsie whispered into her ear. She wanted to let her lover’s thoughts run wild so she didn’t have to think about such a depressing topic. With a content smile, she leaned back into Claire’s embrace and watched the scenery.
The two were not subtle when they did pull over. The moment the sun no longer illuminated the road very well, the two were scouring for a spot to park. They barely stopped the horses before moving. Claire jumped to the ground and Elsie jumped into her arms. Claire’s arousal was obvious as it was hard to hide her cock in pants.
The four in back slowly trickled out to find that they hadn’t even taken care of the horses or secured the carriage. Jasmine caught a glimpse of the two before they were obscured by the treeline. Judging by Ursa’s squirming and uncomfortable expression, she could tell they were fucking.
Elsie wrapped both her arms and legs around her lover as she was pressed up against a tree. Her lips locked with Claire’s as she fumbled with her pants. After a moment, she finally felt her lover’s length press against her. She let out a moan as Claire’s cock rubbed against her skin. She felt the heat and hardness of it as Claire pulled her panties to the side.
Her own cock sprang free, hard and throbbing. Claire parted from the kiss and looked down to her lover’s cock. She smiled, reveling in her lover’s arousal before shifting her cock to join it. She felt her lover’s shaft against hers as she thrusted. The two cocks throbbing as Claire’s grinded against Elsie’s.
Elsie gave her a whimper and a pleading look. Her pussy felt like it was on fire as it begged to feel Claire’s cock. Claire’s attention was pulled away from the erotic meeting of their cocks. She bit her lip before pulling away from Elsie’s. She pulled back enough to press against her lover’s soaked entrance. Hours of teasing and emotions would finally be released.
Elsie nodded to her. Claire pressed her lips against Elsie’s as she slowly eased inside of her. The warmth of her lover made her moan as she moved. Her insides seemed to pull her cock in and gripped her tightly. Elsie whimpered into their kiss as she did her best to fit Claire inside her.
Elsie felt the roughness of bark on her back as her dress was probably ruined. Claire might have eased into her, but once she was fully inside, she didn’t hold back. She thrusted deep and fast into her lover. Had they not been kissing, Elsie would have probably let out a wail. Claire’s cock shaped her insides around it as she felt the bulge form just below her navel. Her thoughts were lost to pleasure and her cock already erupting with cum.
Claire felt the warm, sticky liquid coat her shirt and exposed skin. She felt Elsie’s legs tighten around her as she pulled her deep inside. Claire could feel her cock beg for release as Elsie fit her entire length inside. Elsie pulled away from the kiss, far enough to speak, but pressed her forehead against Claire’s.
“Cum in me, please. Coat my insides. Let me fantasize about you impregnating me…” She whispered. She felt Claire’s cock throb inside of her as she pressed her hand against her belly. She felt Claire’s cock as her lover moaned. She felt her lover flood her insides with a near impossible amount of cum. She felt the warmth fill her as her eyesight blurred.
Claire let out a whine as she came. It was the most intense one she’d had by far. The intimate nature yet rough and the slight taboo of hiding from her other lovers added to her pleasure. The final words Elsie whispered before she came was went sent her over the edge. She felt her cock throb with each wave of cum she released, her balls convulsed as they emptied what felt like a limitless amount of cum.
But it wasn’t limitless. Finally, she fully emptied herself inside Elsie. Elsie felt her slim belly as it expanded to accommodate her lover’s sperm. Her insides felt tight and a near stream of her lover’s cum poured out from her. She felt it run down her thigh as she tightened her legs around Claire.
“Fuck me Elsie… that was too much cum.” Claire whispered to her while catching her breath. She was hesitant to pull out, afraid she’d be showered in it.
“NoOo such thing.” Elsie mumbled. She could feel Claire as she slowly pulled out of her. She nearly came again as she felt her lover’s cum start to escape her. Claire let out a gasp as what she was afraid of happened. Her pants were now thoroughly soaked in her own cum.
Chapter 75: Arrival at Fyre
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Claire carried the near-unconscious Elsie back to the carriage. She didn’t bother with her pants or covering up. She would worry about it later, she needed to get her lover back inside. She held back a smirk as her lovers’ eyes followed the two as she walked to the back of the carriage.
Ursa, unlike the others, was doing her best not to stare. She had caught a glimpse of Claire’s gift through her clothing before, but seeing it out in the open nearly sent her over the edge. She had to rip her eyes off of Claire’s gift to focus on her tent. Her mind was filled with the image of Claire’s cock as she tried to set her tent up.
It was extremely difficult for the woman to do. Her inner thighs rubbed together as her womanhood burned. Her lust was overwhelming as she shakily set the tents up. She could barely wait to be under the tent so she could relieve her growing lust and the tension that was building up. If she wasn’t planning on joining before, catching a glimpse of Claire’s cock fully sold her on the idea.
She didn’t realize it was Claire’s aura that was affecting her to act so differently. But as she lay in the sleeping bag they had given her, she started to fantasize about the possibilities. She knew her parents would be upset with her forsaking combat for carnal pleasure, but she started not to care. They would understand if they faced the same temptations. She fell asleep listening to her future party members making love.
Ursa could barely hold eye contact with Claire the day after. Every time she glanced at the redhead, her mind was flooded with images of her last night. Her disheveled and dirtied clothes with splotches of white and the cock given to her from her Goddess. It glistened in the setting sun, coated in the liquid arousal of her lover. It made it hard for Ursa to look Claire in the eye.
Claire held back a smirk every time Ursa would steal a glance at her. It was quite cute to see such a hardened warrior act so nervous just by being around her. It reminded her of Ana when they were younger. With hindsight, her crush was obvious. Never being able to make eye contact and fidgeting while in her presence. She got hit with a wave of nostalgia as she thought about it.
Elsie, on the other hand, would laugh each time Ursa would turn away. She was snuggled up to Claire, teasing the warrior each time she looked over. She would giggle or snicker at Ursa when her face would redden. She found it quite fun to tease the uptight woman since none of the other members were that bothered by sex anymore. Her sister was caring less and less, so it was nice to tease someone new.
While Claire found Elsie’s behavior a bit cruel to the woman, it did make the final bit of travel fly by. Claire did feel quite flattered with each glance, her body tensing as those red eyes cautiously ogled her body. She wanted Ursa to just own up to her glances, but she’d have to wait. Ursa was fighting an internal battle within herself to keep focused on her mission and not on Claire’s body.
Instead of the three-day trip, they ended up arriving at the city of Fyre on the fourth day. It was the fief’s center of knowledge and magical technology. A place home to the fief’s magical university, which both twins looked into attending before becoming adventurers. There were artificial lights powered by magic lining the roads and more foreign magical tech. Jasmine was amazed at how different it was since the last time she visited.
It was nearly four times as big as the city of Clance and had far more buildings and districts. It might even rival some of the cities closer to the capital fief. Jasmine listened to Ana’s wonderment as she listed off all the technology Jasmine had never heard of. Ana was gushing about sustainable artificial light and what that would mean for the future, but Jasmine found it hard to follow.
Inside the cabin, Elsie was doing the same. They propped open some of the windows so the four inside could see the city. She pointed out lights, displays, and the clothing of the women. All things that were recently developed or innovated. Most of which Lily barely knew anything about. She furrowed her brow as Elsie described how stitching was made easier with magical tools, allowing for faster production. Lily was asking Elsie questions while Ursa tried her best not to glance at Claire.
Elsie’s voice began to drone out of the warrior’s mind as she glanced back at Claire. She was bent over to look through the window, her butt on clear display for Ursa. Ursa’s breath caught looking at her toned backside, her mouth drying as she subconsciously licked her lips. Her breathing intensified as she took in the sight before her. She had never been so captivated by a woman’s body before.
Time seemed to stop for a moment as Ursa fully took in the beauty of the female body before her. The slight flex to her muscles, the slight glimpse of a bulge, and the shapely butt that her eyes felt magnetized towards. She felt panic overcome her when Claire began to turn, the world was still muffled as she looked into her bright green eyes. She gulped when Claire’s face broke into a smile while the sounds around her slowly started registering.
“...oying the view?” Elsie’s smug voice finally broke through. She had that annoyingly smug smile that already annoyed Ursa. She looked down upon her with a seeming superiority that pulled Ursa out of her trance.
“So what if I am?” She grumbled out after a long pause. “Not like you’re any better. I can literally smell the lust radiate from you when you steal a glance.”
Elsie let out a laugh. “Not immediately turning away and blushing? That’s better… It’s so much more fun when there’s banter.” She said, sitting beside Ursa. She got real close and whispered. “But be careful with Claire. Compliment her too much and she might just explode …”
She let the word linger momentarily as she stared at Ursa’s reaction. She saw the innuendo register slowly through Ursa’s expression as her face changed from annoyance to blushing. Ursa glanced at Claire before looking back at Elsie while she fidgeted in her seat. Elsie’s giggle rang in her ears as she felt her chest burn. Ursa tried her best to not glance back at Claire but failed.
Claire had moved closer, now standing over Ursa. She looked up at Claire as Elsie whispered in her ear. “Come on… compliment her… you’ll see her grow before your eyes…”
Ursa gasped as she slowly looked down. Claire’s bulge was so close now; all she had to do was lean forward. Her mind hazed over for a moment before Claire reached out her hand. She tilted Ursa’s head up to look her in the eyes. “Sorry, Elsie can be a lot sometimes… I swear she gets better with time.”
Elsie let out a playful huff before crossing her arms. She was suppressing her smile and acting as if Claire just insulted her. “Woooow… I can be a lot, huh?” She said, with her smug smile breaking through. “That’s rich when you have this…”
Elsie grabbed at Claire’s growing erection. The redhead let out a gasp as Elsie rubbed her hand against her. “Fuck, Elsie… not in front of our guest.” Claire whimpered.
Both turned to look at their guest, who was enraptured by the display before her. Her wide, red eyes were focused intently on Elsie’s hand. Elsie bit her lip, enjoying the woman’s reaction far more than she had thought. “Come on… at this point, she might even join…” Elsie said. Ursa turned to Elsie, a brief silence falling over the cabin.
“I… I wou-” Ursa tried to get out as she stretched her hand out. She was mere inches from Elsie’s hand when Jasmine’s voice interrupted her.
“Hey! There’s a post office coming up, we’re going to be stopping soon. Make sure you girls are decent.” Their driver said. Ursa snapped out of her lustful trance, her eyes refocusing. The tension broke between the three as Ursa turned away from them.
“Awww… we were so close!” Elsie let out a playful whine. She tried to scooch closer to the woman, but Claire pulled her back.
“Let her be Elsie, that was enough teasing,” Claire whispered to Elsie. Elsie shuddered, feeling Claire’s breath hit her skin. She took a deep breath and nodded.
“Sorry… got carried away,” Elsie whispered back. She gave Claire a kiss on the cheek before returning to Lily’s side. Lily had missed the entire interaction, she was too focused on the surrounding technology to notice. She took in every street lamp, trying her best to guess how they worked.
Elsie settled beside her, and Lily’s concentration finally broke. She turned to Elsie with curiosity and eyes filled with intrigue. “How do they work? How do they get magic to power them? What’s the source?” She asked rapidly.
Elsie giggled before responding. “Wiring. They built wires under the ground. Also, technically, it’s not magic powering the lights. They use electricity, like a form of lightning magic, to power the lights. The ‘lightning’ runs through the wires and illuminates the mana crystal within the lamp.” She explained. She did have to have Ana help her, she was much better at remembering this type of stuff.
“As for the power… they harnessed the nearby river to generate the electricity. That, however, neither of us know about exactly.” Elsie said with a sigh. “Fyre’s scholars keep it a secret. Elizabeth assumes it’s so they can control who knows and profit off of the idea themselves…”
“Interesting… So this uses electricity like the lettering system. But the source of said electricity is different.” Lily said, rubbing her chin.
“Right! Forgot those also use electricity.,.” Elsie said. “But yeah, Fyre is quickly becoming famous for the distribution of electricity throughout its city. The Capital’s scholars are doing their best to recreate it, but they can barely light up a district.”
“Interesting… you’d think the idea would be thought up in the capital. Not out here, so far away from all those resources.” Claire said, joining the two finally.
“Ana’s telling me it’s because of copper. Clance nearly supplies the entire country with copper ore… being so close made it easier to experiment with the metal.” Elsie said after a brief pause. “Makes sense, as that’s what the wiring is made out of.”
“Why copper?” Claire asked, tilting her head. She only knew copper as a softer version of iron. It would chip or lose its edge far faster than iron.
“Conducts electricity.” Both said at the same time. Claire gave them a confused look before Lily explained further. “Ah, conduct means it travels through. Think of it like water passing through a pipe. Copper acts as the pipe in this case.”
“Ohh, okay,” Claire said. She could understand that. “So it’s almost like the irrigation system back home? Transporting the water, or electricity in this case, to the crops.”
“Yes. Good girl.” Elsie said, reaching out to pat Claire’s head. “Knew you were more than just muscles…”
Chapter 76: City Planning
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Jasmine left the carriage to send the letters of support she was given, leaving Ana alone to take in the sights around her. Ana’s eyes darted from one innovation to another. The stitching at the nearby clothing store, a store sign that illuminated its name, and Jasmine even parked under a lamp. She was too distracted by the sights around her that she didn’t realize her sister was calling out to her.
‘Ana!’ Elsie’s voice finally registered in her mind. ‘Are you in there?’
Ana blinked a few times before her face reddened. She was so caught up in her own thoughts that she didn’t even register her sister’s voice. ‘Y-yes… sorry I was-’
‘Don’t worry, I was listening.’ Elsie said, cutting her off. ‘Claire and Lily are discussing staying in Fyre for a few days. Lily thinks it’d be good for Claire’s mental health to rest up for a bit. We could visit the university again, make it a date…’
Ana perked up slightly at the thought. Returning to the university would be quite fun. She could see how much the place had changed in the last two years, and learn about all the newest inventions. She could already picture roaming the halls with Lily and Elsie as they discovered new ideas.
‘I was thinking the same… bring Lily along, and find a nice, secluded spot…’ Elsie’s voice broke through again. She let her words hang as she listened to Ana’s thoughts. She could tell her sister loved the idea. Treating Lily to both of them after a day of exploring the university. She could hardly wait herself. She wanted so badly to share Lily between them.
“Elsie!” Claire’s voice interrupted her listening to Ana’s fantasies. She refocused on her surroundings again as Ursa gave her a weird look. She ignored the woman and turned to Claire.
“Sorry… was talking to Ana.” She said a sly smile on her face.
“I can tell…” Claire whispered before pointing down at her skirt. A pleasant tent arose from it, explaining Ursa’s weird look. She saw how her lovers reacted to it. Claire’s eyes lit up with lust while Lily squirmed with her hands between her thighs. Elsie felt pride fill her before Claire continued. “We were discussing finding an inn. Any suggestions?”
“We stayed at one of Elizabeth’s friend’s house. So no, sorry.” Elsie said. “I would guess that all the inns here are far above standard.”
“Okay, well, we can find a cheap place. Gives us time to figure out our next move. And, let me refocus… Haven’t had the best performance recently…” Claire said, rubbing the back of her neck.
“That’s okay, Claire. That’s what this excursion is for.” Elsie said, grabbing her hand. “Iron out the kinks while gaining levels.”
Lily nodded along, grabbing Claire’s other hand. “True. If I know Jaz like I think I do, that was her plan the whole time.”
“Thank you,” Claire said with a smile. She squeezed their hands before letting out a deep breath. “I’m… going to try and reach out to Her... See if she can keep me updated on Toni’s situation.”
Both Lily and Elsie moved closer to Claire. Concern was written on their faces as Lily spoke. “You sure?”
Claire nodded. “It’ll be worth the fatigue. We need to know how it’s going over there. More info the better…”
“Okay, we’ll be sure to take care of you while you recover,” Elsie whispered to Claire. She propped herself on her tiptoes to kiss Claire’s cheek. She took great pride in Claire’s reaction. Her lover’s face reddened slightly before she unconsciously rubbed the spot she had just kissed.
“Right… we should get a big room,” Lily said, biting her lip as she watched Claire’s reaction. The three of them were cuddled up to each other. Lily and Elsie’s arms wrapped around Claire, acting as if they didn’t have someone watching them. Their bodies subconsciously grinded against each other to ease the lust building up between them.
“Mmm, and a bed big enough for all five of us…” Elsie whispered to Claire. “You need your lovers’ help to recover.”
Ursa did her best to ignore the three, but she had to admit, it was hard. In her culture, romantic affection was largely ignored outside of reproduction. It was always a major culture shock to discover how open Riefleheim’s people were with affection. She was starting to understand the women who stayed here. They probably found a nice woman and got addicted to the affection. She wasn’t fast enough to turn away, though, her thoughts distracting her as Elsie’s smug smile broke out.
“Enjoying the view? We could pick up where we left off.” Elsie said, her hand gliding down Claire’s body. She stopped just before her navel, her finger circling her toned belly. “Make you an official Scarlet Seraph…”
Ursa tensed up slightly before letting out a deep sigh. She was being messed with again. She turned to look outside, ignoring Elsie’s huff of annoyance. Her eyes caught onto the artificial lighting, something that was completely foreign to her. She had listened to the annoying one explain it to Claire, but she didn’t completely follow it exactly. Her head hurt just thinking about it.
But it got her mind off the temptation before her. She could focus on trying to figure out the technology before her and not on the three women radiating lust before her. She stubbornly tried to come up with how the mechanism worked as her brow furrowed.
Elsie watched closely, leaving the embrace of her lovers, her intrigue peaked as she walked towards Ursa. Claire reached out, but Lily held her hand back. “Hold on…”
Elsie sat beside her, hesitating for a brief moment before scooting closer. She could tease the woman for not understanding it or for her repressed sexuality. But that would discourage her from learning. Something Elsie loved. “Interesting, isn’t it?”
Ursa just grunted in reply. She expected the annoying sister’s teasing, and she was fine with it. Her people focused on fighting and winning, not on knowledge. She knew of the stereotype her people cultivated.
“If you want, I can explain it again,” Elsie said. Her usually bratty tone was gone as she waited for Ursa’s response. “It’s complicated stuff…”
“Whatever. I don’t really care.” Ursa said with a grumble, moving further from Elsie. She looked back outside, hoping for the silent one to return.
“You sure? I won’t make fun of you, I swear.” Elsie said, moving closer. Ursa turned to her with an annoyed look.
“No. And your voice grates my ears.” She said in annoyance before turning back to look outside. To which, Elsie pouted. She was being serious, and this was how she was treated.
‘I mean, you were pretty hostile to her…’ Ana’s voice spoke to her. She crossed her arms in annoyance, not wanting to admit her sister was right.
‘Yeah, because she was hostile to us.’ Elsie retorted. Lily sat beside her and whispered in her ear.
“Give her time, the Ravian people don’t typically show affection like we do. Us especially.” She cooed in Elsie’s ear. Elsie reluctantly nodded before turning back to Ursa.
“I’m being serious. If you don’t understand something, I’ll do my best to explain it…” Elsie said, hoping for some sort of positive response. All she got was Ursa waving her off. She held back a huff before turning back to Lily. She crossed her arms and pouted. “Well, I tried.”
Claire let a giggle slip out. She had walked closer to Ursa and was about to offer her hand. Ursa shot her a mean look before rolling her eyes. “Sorry… I’m not laughing at you. It was Elsie…”
“Whatever. I’m not in the mood.” She said with a huff. She pushed Claire’s outstretched hand away. She could feel the heat fill her chest the moment she touched Claire’s hand. She fought the thoughts as she brushed the hand away.
Claire stood there for a moment pursing her lips. She hoped Elsie didn’t push her too far. Or even worse, their little display caused her too much discomfort. She cursed herself internally for letting her urges take over in front of their guest. “Okay… we’ll make sure you get a room to yourself.”
Ursa nodded without looking back. She couldn’t face Claire and fight off her thoughts. It was too much to ask of the poor woman. Her thoughts were flooded with images of the redhead’s gift, and she was doing her best to keep her composure. She needed the room to herself at this point, her womanhood had been aching all day.
Claire turned back to the other two before shrugging her shoulders. She would have to be patient with their guest. Or that’s what she thought. Had she been able to read Ursa’s mind, she would know how close she was to giving in. Ursa took a deep breath, expelling the thoughts.
“Thank you. I appreciate the accommodation.” She said after calming down. She didn’t turn to see Claire smile.
“You’re welcome. It’s the least we could do for your help.” Claire said. Ursa just nodded, still looking out the window. She let one last lewd thought out as she prayed to get a room close enough to hear.
Chapter 77: Build Up
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Jasmine returned shortly after receiving confirmation that Elizabeth had received her message. She could only imagine the smile she had reading her report. The growing number of villages joining the coalition always brought a smile to Elizabeth’s face. She truly hated Myrtle and her way of ruling.
Jasmine sat back beside Ana, the girl still focused on the technology around her. Jasmine let out a sigh before wrapping an arm around her. “Come on, we gotta find an inn.”
Ana hesitated for a moment, not expecting the gesture from Jasmine. Her face reddened before she got comfortable under Jasmine’s arm. “Y-yeah… sorry, I was so engrossed in it.”
“Don’t be. It’s quite cute.” Jasmine said matter of factly. She hadn’t had much time with Ana yet, but she could tell it’d be so much easier than with Elsie.
“Ahh… thank you Jasmine… th-that, that…” Ana could barely think right now. Jasmine’s words repeated in her mind as the red color deepened. It caused Jasmine to let out a soft giggle.
“Jaz, call me Jaz. All of our lovers should.” She whispered to Ana, her eyes on the road as she directed the horses. She felt the eyes of those around her. Bystanders watched as she held the younger twin under her arm. A clear display of affection that caught the eyes of the women around them. It was so foreign for her to have so many eyes on her.
Ana recomposed herself with a little help from Elsie. She was able to properly think again after a brief moment and some encouraging words from Elsie. “O-okay, Jaz... I like that name.”
“Thank you. Daph came up with it when we were younger. She could hardly pronounce my full name when she was young, and with her lisp at the time, S’s sounded like Z’s… Then it just fit.” Jasmine said. She pulled Ana close and used her other hand to turn the horses. “I like Ana. It’s short and sweet. Anastasia is very pretty, but kind of a mouthful.” She whispered
Ana smiled up at her, shifting under arm to get comfortable. She rested her head against Jasmine’s chest while they both looked towards the road. “Th-thanks… our mother picked it out. She got to name me while mom got to name Elsie…”
Jasmine felt a pang hit her chest. The twins' other mother had died quite young, leaving Jess to take care of their daughters. It reminded her of her mothers for a brief moment before she tightened her grip on Ana.
“Sorry for making you think about it… I know how hard it can be.” Jasmine said as she directed the horses to an inn she spotted. She felt Ana shake her head into her chest.
“It’s okay… Elsie and I have grieved our mother. Mom is the real issue… S-she’ll close the inn down on their anniversary and the day she died. I-it’s hard to watch…” Ana gently whispered. She gripped Jasmine’s shirt tightly while she held back her tears. She took a deep breath and continued. “I wish mom could properly move on…”
“It’s… tough. Losing someone so special to you can feel like losing an arm.” Jasmine said, parking the carriage. She held off on tying the horses and securing the wheels to finish her conversation. “You have to relearn how to do almost everything. Learn to move on from the loss. Learn how to properly function without them anymore…”
She felt her shirt dampen as Ana shook lightly. “I-i know… Sh-she just deserves h-happiness…” Ana got out through slight tears. Jasmine pulled her into a hug, letting Ana cry. The window panel slowly opened before Elsie began to climb out.
“Aww… Ana. You baby…” Elsie said softly. She had a far gentler tone than anything Jasmine had ever heard. Elsie joined the hug, hugging her sister from behind as she stroked her head. “Shhh… mom’s slowly getting better. She’ll find her happiness again.”
Elsie looked up at Jasmine with an unfamiliar smile. Not the smug or sly smile she was used to. A warm, inviting smile filled with the woman’s emotions. Elsie stopped for a moment and leaned in to kiss Jasmine’s cheek.
“Good job, Jaz… being able to talk about it is a huge step.” She whispered to Jasmine.
Another person joined the three. A redheaded paladin climbed through the window panel. She settled closely beside Jasmine before resting her head on her lover’s shoulder. “True… Jaz, Ana, Elsie… I don’t understand losing a parent, but I understand losing a loved one. When you feel sad like this, please tell me. Or each other.” Claire said, a bit of worry in her voice.
Elsie let out a bit of a giggle. “That’s what’s nice about multiple lovers. You always have someone to talk to.” She whispered. To her sister, though, she spoke more intimately. ‘Ana… don’t be so hard on yourself. It’s okay to cry at times. Glad you had someone to commiserate with.’
“True… and we haven’t even discovered the downsides yet…” Claire said. She wanted to lighten the mood while they hugged.
The four stayed there for a moment. A big hug with Ana in the middle, before they slowly parted. Lily held back, wanting to let them have some time. She also wanted to watch Ursa react. Her curiosity was piqued at how the Ravian would react to such intimate displays of affection.
While she was expecting a more lewd reaction, Ursa ended up surprising her. A mix of intrigue and maybe jealousy filled her red eyes as the two watched the hug from inside the cabin. That look of envy really caught Lily’s eye, so she decided to prod.
“Cute, isn’t it?” She finally said, eyeing the tanned woman. Ursa glanced at her for a brief moment before letting out a sigh.
“I… I guess…” She said, trying her best to sound monotone and uninterested.
Lily pursed her lips, thinking about what to say. “You know… Ana was just as embarrassed as you are…” She whispered. She had a hunch the northerner’s glances to her lover weren’t strictly because of curiosity. She watched as Ursa’s eyes perked up slightly before the facade was reestablished.
“And?” Ursa said, coldly as she could. Her body language betrayed her. She bounced from side to side and couldn’t meet Lily’s eyes.
“Just saying…” Lily said, letting Ursa’s thoughts do the rest. She held back a smile, congratulating herself for guessing the woman’s crush. She could tell by the way the woman was fidgeting. The warrior was surprisingly cute.
She could not wait to see her let loose.
Ursa cleared her throat, gaining control over herself again. She could feel her breath shorten and her chest burn. This busty woman before her had her own temptations. Nevermind the younger twin, Ursa could hardly look at Lily without glancing down. Women’s breasts hardly ever caught her eye before.
She fidgeted once again when Lily stretched her arms. She unknowingly was teasing the poor warrior with a little too much of a show. “Well… we should get packed,” Lily said, not noticing the effect her own body had on Ursa. Ursa turned away quickly, her mind racing with thoughts of how they jiggled.
Ursa nodded slowly as she felt her feminine arousal leak down her thigh. She cursed herself for wearing short pants. She just hoped no one could see it before she cleaned up. She awkwardly moved to grab the supplies she was given. She glanced back at Lily, who was bent over doing her own packing.
Ursa’s breath caught at the sight. The alchemist was naively humming to herself as she packed for her lovers. She didn’t realize she was shaking her hips as she did. Ursa gulped at the display. Her eyes were locked on Lily’s butt as it jiggled.
“Fucckk.” Ursa whispered to herself. She balled her fist to resist the burning need between her thighs. Her fingernails dug into her skin as she resisted the wet, aching feeling of her pussy. She couldn’t wait to get to her private room and let loose.
Jasmine watched on, a bit intrigued by what she saw. She forgot to announce her presence to the two. She silently watched Ursa ogle her best friend’s shapely butt while holding back a giggle. A bit of her guilt was eased knowing that Ursa wasn’t against sex, just really repressed. That they could work with.
She backtracked, climbing back through the driver’s window. She’d reenter properly this time. “Hey, Lily, we’re down with the horses.” She called out before climbing back through the window. She briefly saw Ursa jump at her voice before turning away. Lily stood up to greet Jasmine, never noticing Ursa ogling her.
“Hey, Jaz,” Lily said with a bright smile. She held out her hand, which Jasmine took. “Yeah. Want to help with these bags?”
Jasmine smiled back before giving her best friend a brief kiss. It may be a bit out of character for her, but she felt that urge. That urge to tease. That urge that Elsie enjoyed so much. She glanced at Ursa, who quickly looked away from her. A sly smile was on her face before she picked up some of their bags.
“We’ll do our best to find a room for you, but it looked like there weren’t many rooms available.” Jasmine lied. She had no idea how packed the inn was, but she knew every Scarlet Seraph would thank her. “Might have to get rooms next to each other.”
Ursa flinched and stared blankly at Jasmine for a moment. Jasmine thought she broke her for a moment before her tanned skin slowly transitioned to a deep red. Jasmine held back a laugh before exiting the carriage.
It wouldn’t be long at this point. Ursa was close to exploding.
Chapter 78: Finally Alone
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Ursa walked into her room, tense and overwhelmed. She was fidgeting by the door, not knowing what to do now. Her arousal was clouding her judgment for so long that she could barely think. She dropped her bag and axe on the ground mindlessly before stumbling to the bed.
It felt like there was a fire between her legs. Her feminine sex ached for attention from her. Her arousal dripped down her thigh and quickly soaked the bedding she was lying on top of. Her body cried for relief as she lay there in a daze. Her mind was flooded with thoughts of her traveling companions.
Each one had their own unique temptations. Even the annoying one shared a face with Ana, and she could not wait to indulge in it. Ursa’s hand slowly crept towards her aching pussy as she thought of the sisters. Their petite bodies rubbing against hers before they use their gifts on her. The thought pushed her to give in.
She pushed a finger into her aching sex, biting her finger to suppress her moan. Her entire body squirmed as she explored her insides with her finger. She could feel herself cling to her index finger as her body begged for more. The pleasure became more manageable while her thoughts returned to her traveling companions.
She couldn’t remember the purple-haired woman’s name, but her body was seared into her mind. The curvy woman had nearly pushed her to the edge earlier when she bent over. She just hoped the silent woman didn’t catch her. Ursa could not handle the embarrassment if she did. Her finger made its way to an extremely sensitive spot when she thought about the alchemist’s wiggling butt.
A moan escaped her finger as she arched her back. She had discovered a pleasure point within herself that quickly became addicting. Her finger rubbed at the spot as she did her best to muffle her cries of pleasure. She focused solely on the pleasure for what felt like an eternity as her body shook. Her toes curled, and she let out a cry of passion.
Her thoughts were quickly flooded with the woman at the center of everything. The redheaded paladin she had idiotically dismissed. She was much more trained and skilled than Ursa had initially assumed. She seemed so much like those naive adventurers her elders had talked about. All bark with no bite. She wasn’t expecting the woman to put up resistance when they clashed. Especially given their obvious strength difference. She thought only the older, silent woman would be her only obstacle.
It intrigued her at the time, knowing that despite the difference in skill and experience, Claire wasn’t just pushed over by Ursa. It piqued her interest as a warrior. Knowing that these weren’t just nobles playing adventurers. These were women who had actual reasons to be fighting and not because of boredom. Ursa knew now why Rava chose them for her mission.
Then there was Claire’s gift. One glimpse of that was all it took for Ursa to give in to temptation. She could feel her body heat up as she thought about the woman’s cock. It was dirtied with the annoying one’s fluids when she saw it, adding to the erotic nature. Their clothes at the time were wet with what Ursa assumed to be sperm, but the woman called it cum. She didn’t care what it was called, she cared that the smell alone was intoxicating.
It made her mind and body weak. The smell, the look, and the woman’s smirk as she returned to camp with her lover in her arms. The confidence and sexiness sent Ursa’s mind into overdrive that night. Even now, as she explored her insides further, the image drove her crazy. She escalated to two fingers inside while her left hand explored the rest of her body. Her breath caught as she groped her breast, an area she hadn’t explored yet.
Her mind exploded in pleasure when she squeezed her breast. It was another area she had neglected for so long in pursuit of her warrior ambition. She was cursing herself for doing so, the pleasure was immeasurable. She was panting heavily as sweat began to build up, her heart raced, and her body shook. She was so naive.
She used to curse the women who left the Ravian traditions to live in Riefleheim. Now she understood completely. The women of Riefleheim were able to experience this pleasure that was almost forbidden among her people. She understood the temptation and the reasoning now. This was too addicting to indulge in.
She apologized to her goddess before she returned to moving her fingers. She knew Rava would frown upon this. She knew that in her heart, but she did not care at the moment. Right now, all the white haired woman cared about was the pleasure her fingers could give her. Her thoughts returned to Claire as her toes curled again.
She could not wait to indulge upon the woman’s toned body. Either as a warrior or as a woman, she did not care. The leader was fascinating to Ursa. Her goal, her story about her brother, the love she had towards her party members, all of it. It tugged at Ursa’s instincts. The animalistic instincts of her wolf. Someone who was bound for greatness and for Ursa to serve.
With that thought, her mind nearly exploded. Pleasure crashed into her like a wave as her fingers pressed against her sensitive spot. She had thoughtlessly reached her climax thinking about Claire. Her body shook uncontrollably as she let out a soft whimper. Her body went limp while her eyes rolled back. Her mind could only think about her last thought and the pleasure.
She had found someone to serve. Someone who she could submit herself to. Someone to command her and praise her. Without her even realizing, her wolf blessing heavily influenced her preference in women. She felt the animalistic urge to submit to Claire. That thought alone is what drove her to orgasm.
Ursa lay on top of bed, its blanket soaked in sweat or arousal. She was panting and lightly shaking while trying to recover. Her thoughts were slowly coming back to her while she tried to control her breathing. For a moment, her mind completely blanked after she thought about submitting. It was far too intense for the poor warrior to handle.
“Fuuuck.” She cried out, pulling her fingers from inside herself. They were slick with her arousal and dripping. She pulled her hand closer to her nose, the intoxicating smell clouding her thoughts again. She licked the sweet arousal from her fingers as she fully gave in to debauchery. “Rava, forgive me… these women… are too sexy.” She got out between licks.
She whimpered softly as she cleaned her fingers up. The taste was equally as intoxicating as the smell. She could only imagine what her new party’s members tasted like. She wanted so badly to knock their door down and indulge herself, but she held back. Even in the lust-filled haze, she knew not to jump into anything hastily. She needed to make sure they would help her.
It was a sobering thought amongst the addictive emotions. It pulled her out of her haze as her mind slowly cleared. She could think rationally again. She needed to make sure that they would help her people and get their blessing back from those thieves. She was able to catch her breath again as she thought about what was stolen from her people.
She sat up, her sweat beginning to dry, while she stretched. It was a fun moment of indulgence, but she needed to focus again. Claire and her party members seemed like good people who genuinely wanted to help, and their goals did somewhat align at the moment. Ursa let out a sigh, the last of her lust escaping her, as she headed for the bath.
“I hope they help us… I don’t think I would be able to leave at this point.” She stated out loud. Ursa was reminding herself of the temptation and the recent revelation of her inner thoughts. She was dangerously close to just giving in and accepting Claire’s invitation without any thought. But her people needed her.
“Addicting, isn’t it?” Jasmine’s voice cut through the silence surprising the woman. Her words caused Ursa to flinch and get into a fighting stance. She let out a growl at the woman before she calmed down slightly.
“Fuck, now you’re spying on me?” She spat at the woman.
Jasmine just nodded and gave her a smirk. “Yeah. Wanted to make sure you weren’t contacting anyone shady. And to talk. ” She responded. She paused for a moment before adding, “Also, I only entered after you finished, by the way.”
“Ugh, I hate that I couldn’t even hear or smell you,” Ursa said under her breath. She thought about retaliating for spying on her indulging in her fantasies, but she just let it go. She’d have to get used to being seen like that eventually. “Whatever… what do you want?”
Jasmine took a moment to look the woman over. Her disheveled state was almost far too sexy for Jasmine to concentrate. But her eyes returned to Ursa’s. “About your goal. Not the specifics, but what we can do.”
Ursa pursed her lips, thinking deeply. She did her best to ignore Jasmine’s wandering eyes as she thought about how best to explain. She let out a sigh and spoke. “Your people stole something from us… not just the lycan… lycanth, whatever the fuck you call it.” She said. “Rava instructed me to get it back…”
Jasmine nodded before smiling. “Let me guess. It’s in the hands of a noble? One that’s probably supplying lycanthropy to others?” Ursa nodded in response. “Fuck. I’m starting to understand Elizabeth’s hatred for noble society now…”
“Yeah. Rava doesn’t seem to like them very much either.” Ursa said, looking to the ground to avoid the woman’s lustful gaze.
Jasmine sighed, “Well, I can say for certain Claire will want to help you.” Ursa perked up, her eyes meeting Jasmine’s again. “Just promise me you intend to help us, too.”
Ursa nodded. “On my honor as a warrior. I intend to help if I join.” She said shakily. “Just… being this open about this kind of stuff is frowned upon in my culture. So, it’s going to take a bit to get used to.”
Jasmine let out a laugh before speaking. “Don’t worry, I’ve met a few northerners who talked about the same thing. And I’m sorry for intruding. And, uh, the gazing. You’ll understand when you get the gift.”
Ursa’s blush finally overtook her tanned skin. Her face turned red as Jasmine turned around towards the door. She sat stunned, that burning ache returning as she watched Jasmine saunter away. The woman seemingly showing off her toned butt as she left the room.
“Fuck me.” Ursa said as she headed towards the bath.
Chapter 79: Revenge and Reward
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After leaving Ursa’s room, Jasmine knew what she’d be returning to. The scene before her made her chest burn and her arousal peak. Elsie lay on the bed while her sister was thrusting into her on top of her. Claire and Lily were on either sides stroking their cocks to the scene.
Jasmine bit her lip before throwing her clothes to the side. She could hear their moans in Ursa’s room, so she knew their guest could as well. After discarding her clothes, she crawled close to Claire. She kissed her lover’s cheek before joining them in watching the twins make love.
Claire leaned against Jasmine before whispering in her ear. “Elsie’s idea… she wanted us to watch as her sister made her cum.”
A shiver went down Jasmine’s spine when Claire’s breath hit her skin. “And cover them?” She whispered back. Claire let out a moan and nodded. Her throbbing cock required her attention. Jasmine smiled before stroking her own.
Lily was watching the two with intent. She loved to see Jasmine’s reactions. Anything besides that blank, thousand-yard stare she usually had. Lily let out a moan as she held back her cum. She was so close already, but Elsie wanted to cum first. She made sure to let the two know.
Elsie and Ana were in their own little world. Their minds connected through their skill and now with Ana inside her. Elsie’s moans filled Ana’s ears while her sister’s lewd thoughts filled her mind. ‘Ana please… you make me feel sooo good… it’s like you were meant to be…’ she didn’t even need to finish the thought, Ana knew.
Ana was doing her best to make her sister cum. She was thrusting the way she liked, hitting the sensitive spots she liked most and even kissing her neck. She was doing all this to satisfy her selfish sister’s desire. Not because Elsie told her to, but because Ana wanted to.
Ana felt Elsie’s legs wrap around her waist, a now telltale sign that Elsie was close. Ana felt her sister’s legs pull her deep inside before she let out a cry. ‘Ana I love you so much!’ She cried out internally just before Ana felt her insides tighten around her shaft. Elsie’s body shook before she began painting her sister with her cum. Her whines overcame the other threes’ moans as her sister bottomed out inside her.
‘Elsie! I can’t hold on any longer… I’m going to cum.’ Ana whimpered.
‘Cum Ana. Cum inside me.’ Elsie said, grasping her sister’s face for stability.
Ana let out a moan before meeting her sister’s lips. She kissed Elsie as she filled her twin’s womb with cum. Pleasure crashed into the two sisters while the world around them muffled. They could barely react to the hot, sticky liquid that quickly coated the two.
Lily was the first to cum. She couldn’t hold back at such a taboo display of love. Her moans cried out above all the others as her throbbing cock finally exploded. Her cum exploded onto the twins in waves as her whole body shook. Her glasses flew off her face as she threw her head back.
Claire was quick to follow as she whimpered into her kiss with Jasmine. The two’s tongues were interlocked as Jasmine felt Claire’s body weaken momentarily. She pulled back to help her lover cum. “Good girl… coat them… you know they want it.” She whispered to Claire. Her whimpers spurred Jasmine on as her free hadn continued to jerk her throbbing cock.
Claire wasn’t close to finishing by the time Jasmine came. She followed her lover as the two leaned into one another. Their cum mixed on Ana’s back and dripped down her body. It was incredibly erotic to watch and Jasmine could not wait to lap every drop up. She was drooling by the time she had finished her orgasm.
Claire whispered into her ear while holding her back. “Wait… Elsie wanted Lily too.” Jasmine turned to her friend, the purple haired woman was looking for her glasses. Jasmine smiled as the woman’s butt was facing them, her hard cock hanging between her legs.
“She wanted Lily to fuck her and have Ana lube her…” Claire whispered as her hand drifted down Jasmine’s body. Goosebumps ran across Jasmine’s skin before Claire continued. “Imagine… both of their tastes inside her…” She said while her hand grasped her lover’s cock.
“Mmm, fuck… Elsie’s so fucking smart.” Jasmine whimpered. “Just wish she was less annoying…”
Elsie shot her a lustful smirk, hearing the woman’s complaint. “Wow… and here I thought this was a good reward for you…”
Jasmine shivered again, her eyes meeting Elsie’s. “A reward? For what?” She whimpered as Claire’s cum soaked hand stroked her cock.
“Opening up obviously. After Lily, it’ll be Claire, then you…” Elsie said, her eyes hazing over as Lily replaced Ana. “Then you can indulge… fuck, these breasts are incredible.”
Elsie grasped Lily’s breasts as she entered the older twin. Ana crawled over to join Claire and Jasmine, her eyes focused on their cocks. Claire moved to line their cocks side-by-side for Ana. “Aww, going to service us as we watch you sister?” Claire whispered to Ana. Ana nodded idly before planting a kiss on Jasmine’s tip.
“Fuuuck… Ursa’s truly missing out.” Jasmine moaned out. She knew their guest could hear her and Claire let out a giggle.
“Yeah she is.” Claire said before kissing Jasmine again. Lily was already thrusting into the dirtied pussy of Elsie as Elsie’s mouth hung on her left breast. The alchemist could not think about anything else besides the pleasure. Her hips slammed into the older twin as she shook the entire bed with her efforts. Her moans were filling the room, joined by the wet slaps as she thrusted.
It did not take long for the woman to cum. The warm, slick, and surprisingly tight pussy was too much for Lily. She slammed into Elsie as her body nearly gave out. Elsie let out a moan as she felt every inch of Lily inside her. Then she felt the heatwave fill her. The woman’s cum was joining her sister’s inside her womb. If only she didn’t take those potions, she could have them compete to impregnate her.
Lily collapsed on top of Elsie as Claire parted from their kiss. “Guess it’s my turn…” She said to Jasmine as she parted. Jasmine leaned towards Claire, missing her already. Claire crawled over and helped Elsie get Lily off of her. Jasmine watched with drool running down her face and Ana’s mouth around her cock.
Lily’s strength came back as she crawled over to meet Ana. The two exchanged a look, before Lily dipped her head down. Her mouth engulfed one of Jasmine’s balls as the two pleased their lover. Jasmine let out a cry, feeling the dual pleasure from the two. She looked down to see their lustful eyes staring back at her.
Claire, on the other hand, could finally enter Elsie with less effort. Her insides were slick with arousal and cum, making it easy for her cock to enter her. She looked down to see the bulge form up to her navel, before settling in above Elsie. Elsie’s arms hung around her neck as she leaned up to kiss Claire.
As their lips met, Claire began to thrust. She could even move faster and deeper now that Elsie was warmed up and lubed by her lovers. It felt incredible to be able to jump in right away, not have to worry about hurting her lover with her size. Elsie’s moans filled their kiss before she fell back. The pleasure was too much for her body as her strength left her.
Claire kept thrusting deep inside her lover, feeling the cum of her lovers inside her. She knelt over Elsie as Elsie’s eyes rolled back. Claire smiled as she felt her cock press deep inside. She could feel her lover’s cervix widening to accept her as she pressed deep within. Elsie’s toes curled while her cries became more unintelligible.
Claire felt resistance for a brief moment, much like when she first tried anal, but then it gave out. Elsie’s head perked up before she let out a cry of pleasure. Claire had made it into her womb. Her tip pressed into the space as the wide-eyed Elsie lay her head back down. For only a moment, their was pain, but then the pleasure came back.
‘You’re so lucky Elsie… that sounded like it was incredible.’ Ana’s words brought her back. She looked to her sister, who was turned away from her. Her butt next to Lily’s as the two pleasured Jasmine. Then she looked to Jasmine, who’s eyes were rolled back and her hips were thrusting. Then to her lover on kneeling over her.
“Cum in me Claire… I can feel your cock desperately holding it back… cum in me baby.” Elsie whimpered between moans. It was the first time she had used the petname, but it felt right. Just like how Claire’s cum felt flooding her womb. The heat filled her belly as the pleasure took over her body. She didn’t know if she could handle Jasmine as well at this point.
Claire finally finished cumming inside as Elsie’s stomach noticably got larger, a wave of cum poured out as Claire pulled out. Elsie let out a whimper as Claire beckoned for Jasmine to join. Jasmine gulped, before crawling over to Claire. “I’m not satisfied just yet…” Claire whispered as Jasmine readied herself over Elsie. She felt Claire’s hand press her down to meet Elsie’s lips.
Her cock slid into Elsie with little resistance. Too much cum and Claire’s size made it easy for her, but then Elsie’s eyes refocused. Her insides tightened around Jasmine as she bumbled out. “Jaz… finally.” She wrapped her arms and legs around Jasmine right as Claire entered Jasmine’s soaked pussy. Jasmine couldn’t turn to face her as Elsie kissed Jasmine.
For a moment, Claire stood still. She was admiring her lovers as they embraced one another. Ana and Lily were in the 69 position, sucking each other’s cocks, while Jasmine and Elsie were making out beneath her. She put her hands on the bed on both sides of the two as she began to move. She thrusted into her lover as Jasmine was forced deeper into Elsie. The twos’ moans broke from the kiss as Claire thrusted deep inside her lover.
Jasmine could barely handle the dual pleasures as Elsie’s cum soaked insides tightened around her cock. Ana and Lily had worked dilignantly to edge the poor assassin close, but didn’t let her cum. Just so she could cum early between the two. Her throbbing cock exploded inside Elsie as Elsie tightened her grip. Jasmine couldn’t think any longer, her cock was so sensitive as she came but Claire didn’t let up. Jasmine spasmed momentarily before she could think again.
Claire kissed her lover’s sweat soaked back, feeling the goosebumps on her skin. She felt her tighten around her as she came early, but Elsie had planned for that. She wanted Claire to make her cum twice inside, just for Jasmine. She kept thrusting deep inside her lover as her own cum began to build up. She silently thanked her goddess for not giving them refractory periods as she knew Jasmine could easily cum again.
And cum again Jasmine would. She was babbling something into Elsie’s ear as Elsie just giggled. Jasmine’s limp body lay sandwiched between her and Claire as her cock thrusted deep inside Elsie. She kissed Jasmine’s shoulder before her own orgasm took over. She cried out as Jasmine and Claire joined her. All three cumming at almost the same time, Jasmine’s second orgasm hitting harder than her first.
Ana and Lily soon followed, filling each other’s throats with cum. All five were in a state of cumming or recovery as Claire slowly pulled out of her lover. Jasmine took almost a whole minute to fully come back as Elsie rubbed her head. The two helped her move to Elsie’s overflowing pussy as the taste of all four of her lovers brought her back., Her strength returned as she pulled Elsie’ closer to her before attacking the twin’s pussy with her tongue. She licked up every drop of cum she could find, enjoying the taste of every one of her lovers in the process.
Ana and Lily cornered Claire Lily kissed the redhead. She dumped the contents in her mouth in her lover before parting and letting Ana do the same. Then all three took turns kissing and swapping the cum between them. Enjoying the dirtied kiss while Jasmine lapped up the mixture inside Elsie.
Elsie held Jasmine’s wild hair back for her as she stared down at her. Her cock resting on Jasmine’s head and her body shaking. “Fuck you Ursa… I hope you’re over there suffering.” She said aloud, her true motive finally made clear.
And suffering the woman was. She ly naked in bed, her fingers furiously trying to appease her lust to no avail.
Chapter 80: Awkward Conversation
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After satisfying Elsie’s lust for revenge, the party fell asleep in a puddle of limbs. Ursa, in the adjourning room, was left frustrated and horny. Her body craved the companionship that her neighbors had. She was left with an emptiness in her chest that ached to be filled. She was taught to ignore that feeling, taught that she should rely solely on herself. The woman finally realized how lonely that life was.
It was nearly soul-crushing to come to that realization. That her people subjected themselves to this loneliness due to their warrior pride or whatever excuse they told themselves. Was this really the life that their goddess wanted them to live? A life of constant loneliness and isolation? It made Ursa doubt her goddess’s intentions for her people.
Ursa slowly drifted off to sleep with that question still swirling in her mind. In the other room, all five members were sound asleep in each others’ arms. Unknowing of the state of their guest’s identity crisis.
The next day, Claire awoke covered in the limbs of her lovers. Both twins were resting their heads on her chest while Jasmine and Lily cuddled behind them. All of their arms rested on Claire as their legs intertwined in a mess of limbs. She awoke with a smile on her face and was sexually satisfied.
She lay there for a good minute feeling their collective warmth before she decided whether or not to get up. She didn’t want to disturb her lovers’ sleep, but she also wanted to check up on Ursa. She was worried that Elsie had taken her teasing too far last night. Lily and Jasmine had told her more about Ursa’s culture and Ravian warriors’ code of honor.
She couldn’t imagine how lonely the woman felt, especially next to their party. She did her best to ease out of the warm embrace, but both twins tightened their grip on her. Her sleeping lovers didn’t want their pillow to leave. Claire let out a giggle before easing the two off of her. She made eye contact with Jasmine, who had awoken. Jasmine pulled Elsie into her grasp, claiming the older twin, while Ana clung to Claire. Claire was able to turn the younger twin towards Lily, who she immediately cuddled up to.
Claire mouthed a thanks to Jasmine before sneaking off the bed. Jasmine was too focused on cuddling with Elsie to respond. Claire bit her lip as she put on her clothes, she was trying to think of how best to talk to the woman. She didn’t want to scare her off or put too much pressure on Ursa to accept the gift. She made her way to the door, glancing back at the two snuggling pairs before exiting.
“Maybe just offer my company… or someone to talk to?” Claire said aloud. She was standing before their neighbor’s door, hesitant to knock. She took a deep breath, ready to knock on the door when it opened. She stepped back in surprise while a groggy Ursa looked back at her.
“Ahh… sorry, I came to check on you.” Claire got out. Ursa was rubbing the sleep out of her eye and just nodded back.
“Oh, I’ll apologize too.” Ursa got out, her voice deeper due to just waking up. “I’m a light sleeper. Didn’t mean to scare you.”
Claire’s heart rate returned to normal after the initial scare. She took in the sleepy Ursa’s appearance, the slight bedhead and wrinkled clothes. Ursa was lucky she changed before falling asleep, her stained clothes sat in a pile beside her bed. Claire’s breath caught upon seeing Ursa’s exposed midriff, her abs on full display for Claire. Claire bit her lip as Ursa straightened up.
“Fuck… sorry, let me put something decent on,” Ursa said, a bit more awake now. Claire’s smell, while aroused, was nearly intoxicating to the woman and instantly awoke her. She found clothes provided by the inn that were far more conservative. She hastily covered herself before opening the door again. Her face was flush and felt hot as she opened the door to the star-struck redhead.
Claire’s mouth was slightly ajar before she straightened up. Her face reddened before she got out. “Sorry, I kind of can’t help it…”
Ursa shushed her. “I-it’s okay. I’m slowly getting used to it.” The two stood in awkward silence for a moment before Ursa finally spoke. “You’re welcome to come in.”
Claire nodded and followed the woman inside. She could vaguely smell a familiar scent that she couldn’t quite put her finger on. Ursa offered her the seat by her bed while she sat on her bed. Silence fell over the two again.
Ursa avoided Claire’s gaze, her own smell was overwhelming around her. She hoped that Claire couldn’t pick up on it. Her blush quickly overtook her tanned skin before Claire finally broke the ice.
“I have to apologize for last night… Elsie was still mad at you.” Claire said, squirming in her seat. It was weird having to dance around her party’s activities, but she knew Ursa felt uncomfortable. “I-I would have stopped it if I had known…”
Ursa shook her head. “It’s okay… I understand you all are extremely…” She couldn’t get the word ‘horny’ to come out of her mouth. It stuck to the back of her throat before she finally settled on a different one. “Needy… especially the annoying one.”
Claire’s laugh broke out as she heard Ursa’s nickname for Elsie. “Yeaaah, she’s… a lot.” The two women eased slightly, the tension finally being broken. Claire took a moment before speaking. “I’m not here for anything related to my class or you joining us, I just wanted to make sure you were okay. You seem… lonely.”
Ursa leaned back slightly, Claire’s final word rattled in her mind. She was right. Ursa felt incredibly lonely even before meeting this group. She let out a sigh and nodded. “Yeah… I realize it now. I now get why my sister left our tribe. She was right about us being ‘stuck in our ways.’”
Claire just nodded, she just let Ursa talk. “I thought she was an idiot or weak… I said so many things I regret now…” Ursa took a deep, long breath before leaning back onto her bed. “Fuck…”
Claire moved from her chair and sat next to Ursa on the bed. The woman was scowling at the ceiling. “Can’t you apologize?” Claire asked softly.
Ursa frowned. “Maybe… I was pretty cruel to her when she left…” Ursa grumbled out. “I doubt she wants to hear it.”
“You never know,” Claire said. She briefly thought about her own brother and how badly she wanted to see him again. “I would kill just to see Ryley again…” Claire felt a pain in her chest as she said the word ‘kill.’ It still scared her, but she knew she had to live with it.
“Ryley? That your brother’s name?” Ursa asked, finally looking at Claire. Claire just nodded with a weak smile.
“We had an argument that day. Something so stupid and meaningless that I can’t even remember what it was about.” Claire said, holding back her emotions. She took a deep breath and continued. “I said some horrible words to him and then, he was just gone.”
Silence fell over the two again. Ursa hesitated to even talk about this kind of thing or offer comfort. It was not something she had known how to do or what to offer the woman. She was just about to reach out when Claire let out a sigh and fell back onto the bed next to her.
“Fuck… let my emotions control me again,” Claire said, cursing herself for getting caught up again. “I came over to help you, not talk about myself.” She lay next to Ursa, her green eyes focused on Ursa. Ursa felt her heart skip a beat as she stared into those bright green eyes, her face heated up and her mind blanked.
Claire let out another laugh at Ursa’s shocked expression. It reminded her of Ana in so many ways but with a rougher exterior. “Sorry.” She said, scooting back from the stunned woman. “Not used to personal space anymore… What I was trying to say by bringing up Ryley was: If you have an opportunity to apologize, you should take it. I’m sure she’d be happy to see you.”
“Maybe.” Ursa got out. Her heart rate was slowly slowing down. Claire had gotten too close to her and nearly sent her heart racing. It wasn’t helping that Claire’s aroma alone was nearly too much for her.
“Think about it,” Claire said. She wanted to urge Ursa to reunite with her sister, but she knew that was pushing her own wishes on Ursa. This conversation wasn’t going as she had hoped. She rubbed the back of her head before continuing.“I will help in any way you need. Um, that’s kind of what I came over here to say. I put my faith in my goddess that you are trustworthy, and I plan on helping you any way I can.”
“Okay… um, that also will take a while for me to get used to,” Ursa said, her eyes returning to the ceiling. “Ravian culture isn’t too keen on warriors relying on others. We’re supposed to be pillars of our tribe, able to stand on our own and be relied upon. So… it will take me some time.”
Claire smiled at the woman. Ursa had a lot to get used to it seemed. She just hoped the woman was strong enough to adapt to this foreign environment. “It’s all good. We are asking a lot out of you.” Claire said.
Ursa just snorted. “You can say that again…”
Silence fell over the two again before Claire got up. She wanted to give her space to think about everything. “Just let us know if anything is too much. We’ll help you. And I swear Elsie gets better when you get to know her.”
Ursa let out another snort before Claire left the room. Claire was relieved that their conversation went so well.
Chapter 81: Exploration
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After returning to her room, Claire was greeted by all four lovers awake on their bed. Both twins were lying in the laps of the older women, having their conversations. All four looked at her as she approached the bed, their eyes filled with a mix of lust and love in their eyes. Claire shivered under their gaze, she was tempted to throw their plans out the window and indulge herself. She thought about it for a moment but suppressed her lust.
Elsie gave her a smug look, she wanted to hear how Ursa handled her little revenge last night. But, Jasmine stepped in to silence her. Jasmine’s hand covered the older twin’s mouth before she could even speak. “How’d it go?” Jasmine asked, before giving Elsie a look.
“Uh… okay I guess. It was kind of awkward because of last night.” Claire said as Jasmine stifled a laugh. Elsie was licking her hand trying to get her to move her hand. The assassin almost lost her composure, but Claire continued not noticing the exchange. “Apparently she has a sister who left her tribe…”
“She’s surprisingly loose-lipped,” Lily added, a bit of a smile on her face. “It’s kind of cute”
“Maybe. But if she joins us then she might-” Jasmine said before interrupting herself. A moan escaped her mouth as Elsie began to grind against her. “Elsie… fuck.”
“How was she? Was she embarrassed? Angry?” Elsie finally got to ask after freeing herself. She moved towards the edge of the bed, a wide smile on her face. “Was she pent up?”
“Um, well, it did smell like she…” Claire started before stopping herself. She didn’t know if she should really say it.
“Ha! Get fucked Ursa!” Elsie let out before laughing. She fell onto her back and started laughing as Jasmine just pinched her nose.
“Elsie. Please, s-she’s not used to these things.” Ana said to her sister. She held her sister’s arm as she pleaded with her. That did get Elsie to stop, her sister surprising her. “S-she already apologized. You should let it go.”
Elsie stopped for a moment and looked up at her sister. She pursed her lips before Ana continued internally. ‘I think you owe her an apology too.’
‘But.’ Elsie got out before Ana squeezed her hand. She let out a sigh and frowned. “Fine. I’ll apologize.” She said aloud.
Ana kissed her sister before all four finally got out of bed. They had plans to explore the city and needed to get ready. While the twins and Lily had plans to explore the university, Claire wanted to get to know their new member. She was discussing it with Jasmine as they made their way to their neighbor’s door.
Claire was hesitant since their conversation was quite awkward earlier. She knocked on the door while Jasmine waited beside her. It took a minute, but Ursa opened the door. Her disheveled appearance from this morning was gone, replaced with less bedhead and normal clothes. Her previous torn Ravian clothes were replaced with extras from Claire. Her clothes barely fit the woman, she was slightly taller and her muscles were more pronounced making the shirt look far too tight.
Claire blinked rapidly, pulling herself out of staring too much at Ursa. She could see a mix of annoyance and embarrassment in the woman’s face. She gave Claire a weird look before starting to close the door. “Wait! Sorry, I uh… wanted to invite you to join us. We were going to explore the city-” Claire got out.
“Nah,” She said, before closing the door. Claire was stunned while Jasmine let out a little giggle. Claire turned bright red before she began to playfully slap Jasmine’s arm.
“Hey! We tried. Let’s give her space.” Jasmine said between laughs. Claire let out an exasperated sigh before an idea hit Jasmine. She let Claire hit her a few more times, reveling in her embarrassment before she spoke. “We could make this my date. You know, the one that you still owe me.”
That stopped Claire from banging on Jasmine’s arm. Her eyes widened and a smile broke out on her face. She wrapped Jasmine in a hug before nearly shouting. “Yes! Let’s do that, we could find a nice restaurant-”
The door was nearly forced off its hinges and collided with the two. Ursa opened the door with such force that it knocked the two onto the ground. Both looked up at Ursa in confusion. “Fuck me, fine I’ll join you. Can you just not do that in front of me?”
Claire rubbed her back where the door hit her, and Jasmine’s giggles came from underneath her. She paused for a moment wondering if this was some sort of plan by Jasmine. Jasmine gave her a sly smile, before getting out from under her. She offered her hand to Claire and helped her paladin to her feet.
“Do what?” Jasmine asked, a playfulness in her voice as she spoke. She still held onto Claire’s hand.
Ursa let out a sigh before just walking past them. “Rava… I thought it was just one annoying one. Let’s go, I want new clothes.” She said as she headed towards the stairs. She grumbled some more words, but neither Jasmine nor Claire could understand her.
Jasmine gave Claire a smile before leading her by the hand. They followed the woman as she exited the inn. Outside, Ursa acted like she knew where she was going when they walked through the city, but it quickly became evident that she didn’t. Claire wanted to stop and ask for directions, but Jasmine stopped her. She wanted to enjoy a bit of alone time with Claire.
It didn’t take long for Ursa to get frustrated. The overwhelming amount of smells and sounds made it hard to concentrate. It didn’t help that her two followers' aromas were overwhelming, their lust making it hard for her to discern things or even concentrate. She nearly lost it by the second hour.
“Fuck!” She finally let out. She stopped them by a bakery, the smell unknowingly attracting her to it. She could not find any clothing shops and they’d been walking for 2 hours. “Why are there so many people? I can’t even think!” She let out. The two following her just let out a laugh.
“This is the third time we’ve passed this bakery,” Jasmine giggled. Ursa turned and gave her an annoyed look. “Are you hungry?”
“Jaz, stop teasing her,” Claire said, finally having enough of walking around. “Ursa, give me a second and I’ll find out where the clothing shops are.” She said before entering the bakery. This left Ursa and Jasmine to stand outside.
“Sooo. Made a decision yet?” Jasmine asked. She eyed their surroundings, taking in the people and any potential threats. “Going to accept Her gift?”
“Ah, fuck. I thought the blond one was the only annoying one.” Ursa grumbled, her mind briefly returning to the image of Claire’s gift. “Are you all like this?”
“Mmm, seems like she’s rubbed off on me,” Jasmine replied a sly smile at the double meaning. Ursa gave her a weird look before it started to register. Her face slowly reddened before she looked away. Jasmine bit back a laugh as Ursa recovered.
“Why did Rava choose you gals of all people? Can hardly think without your… male part.” She grumbled.
“It’s not all bad. I mean, I was a loner too before receiving it.” Jasmine said. With what she’s learned about Ursa, telling her own experience might help her. “The me from a few months ago would be baffled at the me now. She would have called me emotionally compromised…”
“Really?” Ursa asked. Her eyes returned to Jasmine for a brief moment before darting back to the ground. Her curiosity was piqued. She was taught to let go of all emotional attachments to follow the warrior’s path.
“Mhmm, I used to think emotions got in the way of my work. I mean, they probably do. But… I have a reason now.” Jasmine said, her playful tone slowly fading away. She looked into the bakery where Claire was talking with the baker. Jasmine looked at her paladin for a moment before continuing. “It’s not about the money or some code of honor anymore…”
Ursa followed the woman’s gaze into the bakery. She could smell something sweeter emanating off of Jasmine. It wasn’t lust like before. She felt an emptiness in her chest like the previous night. She looked back to Jasmine who had a warm smile and eyes full of emotion. Why did her chest hurt so badly?
“In my experience, it’s worth every second. Every lewd thought. Every urge and every random erection.” Jasmine said, her voice low so others couldn’t hear. Ursa fought back the embarrassment of the conversation. She bit back the feeling to avoid the topic. “Plus, it feels fantastic to use…” Jasmine said with a slight giggle.
Ursa let out a sigh. She easily figured that part out from the party’s night activities. She really thought Jasmine was being serious for a moment there. “I-I… fuck… I think I’m scared.” It slipped out before Ursa even realized it. She slapped her hand to her mouth and her eyes widened. She cursed herself for not thinking before she spoke. She looked to Jasmine expecting ridicule.
“So was I,” Jasmine said, her warm smile now focused on Ursa. For a brief moment, that emptiness left her chest and a comforting feeling overtook it. That genuine smile eased that feeling inside her.
“The clothing district is east of here,” Claire said, leaving the bakery. She didn’t realize the moment she had just walked into. Jasmine turned to her and offered her hand without even skipping a beat.
Chapter 82: Guided Tour
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On the other side of the city, the trio was in the middle of a university tour. Their tour guide was a chippy older woman with gray streaks in her hair. She was in the middle of explaining the complexity of the city’s lighting infrastructure. All three diligently listened to her explain how electricity is transferred through wires underneath their feet.
“-it took some time and sections of the city had to be repaved, but the engineers were able to connect nearly every household with this electricity.” The woman proudly proclaimed. A sparkle in her eye as she explained the feat Fyre was able to accomplish. “We could have artificial light replace candles inside houses.”
A gasp was heard in the crowd at the thought. It was only within the last couple of years that artificial, sustainable light was created. Having it in every household seemed nearly impossible. The woman’s smile widened before she continued.
“That’s not all.” She said, pausing to grab every group’s attention. She paused for dramatic effect and then continued. “Our researchers have just created a device that cools everything inside.”
She took another dramatic pause. A clear professional at speaking and giving this tour. She let the women murmur the possibilities to themselves for a moment. She chuckled at some of the far-fetched theories. She bit back a smirk.
“We have plans to miniaturize this new invention and distribute it to the people of Fyre within the next year. It’s purpose? Food preservation.” She said, turning on her heels and heading for their newest display. The group of women followed her eagerly with the trio among them. The tour guide opened a sealed door that hit the group with a cold rush of air upon being opened.
“This is a recreation of the invention. A room entirely cooled by electricity.” She said, stepping into the room. She felt the cold envelop her as the group shuffled into the room. They all marveled at how cold the room was. “We call it refrigeration. The idea is to make this room cabinet-sized. Like this over here.”
She moved to stand beside the theorized final product of this invention. It was just smaller than her and looked very similar to a wardrobe. She pulled the handle to release the door and show it off. “As you can see, this is small enough to fit in any home and has ample space for food. This could make winters and droughts much easier. And, none of it requires mages to use mana.”
Ana tilted her head. She had been thinking about it for a while, but it was bugging her. Elsie picked up on it and raised her hand for her. Elsie gave Ana a sly smile as the woman pointed to her to ask her a question. “Yes, my sister has a question.”
“U-um, c-can you e-explain how t-this is all p-powered?” Ana stumbled out. Her face, despite the cold, heated up as all eyes turned to her. Elsie squeezed her hand.
‘Good job Ana.’ She said to her sister.
The woman pursed her lips for a moment and thought. “I wish I could tell you, but we would prefer that to be kept secret. Wouldn’t want others to steal our core idea before we can mass produce it.”
“M-makes s-sense.” Ana mumbled. Elsie giggled beside her before the woman nodded.
“I really wish I could. But, I am sworn to secrecy.” She said with a smile. The other women murmured amongst themselves before the woman cleared her throat. “Moving on. If you’ll follow me, we’ll get out of this cold.”
Lily was perplexed by the tour guide’s response. The question piqued her curiosity and she was frustrated that she didn’t get an answer to Ana’s question. Elsie squeezed her hand, pulling Lily out of her thoughts.
“We have to get going…” Elsie said, leading the two to follow the group. She had a sly smile on her face as she began to feel mischievous. Her thoughts were projected to Ana as she formed her plan. She glanced back at Lily before the group entered another chamber.
‘Elsie… not with other people around.’ Ana pleaded with Elsie. Elsie bit her lip as the tour guide unveiled a device. She was standing beside Lily, whose attention was on the prototype before them.
‘Doesn’t Lily like that though? The thrill of almost being caught?’ Elsie asked. She glanced up at Lily, whose eyes were filled with curiosity. The tour guide’s explanation enraptured her while the oldest twin planned a surprise. Before Ana could protest her sister’s plan, Elsie began.
Elsie moved her hand away from Lily’s before placing it on the woman’s butt. She let out a quiet gasp before looking down at Elsie. Her panicked expression egged Elsie on as she squeezed Lily’s butt. Elsie got the reaction she wanted from Lily, her eyes darted to the woman’s crotch. She licked her lips as she saw the outline of Lily’s cock slowly form.
‘Elsie… Please, wait until we get back to the room.’ Ana pleaded with her sister.
But Elsie was determined. Elsie glanced back up at Lily and whispered, “Act natural. Wouldn’t want anyone to notice…”
Lily shivered before nodding. She felt Elsie’s hand descend her right buttcheek before reaching her thigh. She bit back a yelp as Elsie squeezed her. She couldn’t believe how much this was turning her on. She gripped Ana’s hand tightly, using it to ground her.
‘See… she loves it.’ Elsie said to Ana. Her hand was traveling down the woman’s skirt. She reached under her skirt, rising back up her thigh. Lily’s breath caught as Elsie’s hand was grabbing at her panties.
“Lily, if you don’t want this… all you have to do is tell me,” Elsie whispered. She knew the woman was enjoying it, but this was to prove to Ana. Lily just nodded, her eyes hazing over with lust. Elsie smiled at her sister before moving Lily’s panties to the side. She teased the alchemist’s hole with her finger as her eyes watched the tent in her dress.
Ana was almost powerless to stop the two. Her eyes were darting around the group of women they were a part of. No one seemed to notice Elsie and Lily, their attention was still on the presenter. She let out a sigh of relief before glancing at Lily’s face. She was doing her best to keep a straight face but failed somewhat as her expression kept faltering.
Elsie moved on from teasing her back entrance, her finger entering the poor woman’s hole. Lily squeezed Ana’s hand tightly while her sister’s finger moved deeper into her. She squirmed between the two sisters as her knees nearly gave out for a moment. Lily was biting back her moans, holding back to not be caught. Elsie let out a giggle before rhythmically moving her finger in and out of Lily’s tight hole.
Ana opened her mouth to protest but stopped when Lily’s cock caught her eye. It was tenting her dress and was extremely obvious. A bit of panic and arousal overcame Ana as her hand reached for the throbbing cock. She pressed the shaft against Lily’s belly, hiding it better. She hesitated for a moment, trying her best to pull away from it, but she couldn’t
Lily, who was still holding on to Ana, squeezed her hand tightly while her cock throbbed. The girl’s hand nearly caused Lily to let out a moan. She pulled her other hand up to her mouth, using her finger to bite back her moans. Elsie giggled as her sister joined her in teasing Lily. Both sisters began to move again, Elsie’s finger inside her while Ana rubbed her cock.
Lily nearly fell to her knees. The two sisters were attacking her in such a dangerous place. The women around her could turn and look at them at any moment and they’d be found out. But that’s what truly got Lily going. The fact they could get caught. Her eyes nearly rolled back into her head when Elsie’s finger reached deeper inside her. She had theorized that their cocks were not the only organ from men they got. Elsie was quickly proving her right by attacking it with her finger.
Lily, by the grace of the Goddess, had not cum by the time the tour guide finished her speel. It seemed that her voice suddenly stopping was the twins’ signal to stop their lustful onslaught on Lily’s body. Ana and Elsie begrudgingly moved their hands away from Lily’s body as Lily was able to rest finally. Her cock throbbed and heated her belly, but she held back her cum.
Lily let out her breath she didn’t realize she was holding. Her eyes refocused on the tour guide as she felt the burning heat of her erection pressing into her. She quickly readjusted her dress to better hide her arousal before her mind fully refocused. The group of women they were a part of was crowding around the prototype that was being shown off. All three quickly joined the crowd of women not wanting to stand out.
‘We were sooo close to getting her off.’ Elsie said to her sister internally. ‘Imagine if she came while surrounded by all these people…’
‘Elsie! That was so dangerous. What if we got caught!’ Ana pleaded with her sister. Elsie just smiled at her.
‘Then why did you join in?’ Elsie retorted. Her sister turned bright red at the question. Her smile widened before she glanced back at Lily, who was still flustered. ‘Seems like she really enjoyed it too.’
Chapter 83: Little Detour
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Lily couldn’t concentrate on the tour guide’s lectures anymore. They had moved on from the prototype and she was currently showing off the technology in action. Lily could not remember the name she had called it, but it apparently stored electricity within it. Something like that. Lily couldn’t think with the twins’ hands caressing her.
She nearly flinched when the artificial light lit up the room, illuminating the twins’ eyes looking up at her. Their lustful eyes made Lily’s pussy quiver. Elsie’s finger was attacking that sensitive spot within her. Ana’s hand was caressing her erection through her skirt, both didn’t even notice the light. Lily couldn’t handle it anymore, she was so close to bursting and making a mess.
Ana knew this. She knew Lily’s tells for when she was about to burst. She didn’t even hesitate before ducking her head under her lover’s skirt. She found the throbbing cock she loved so much and gave its tip a gentle kiss. She heard Lily’s gasp at her warm kiss as her knees buckled slightly.
‘Good call Ana… she’s sooo close.’ Elsie said. She was smiling up at Lily as she pleasured her bowels with her fingers. Her sly smile at Lily’s expression breaking. Lily’s hand being the only thing containing her moans at this point. Elsie knew just how good Ana’s mouth felt. “Good job Lily.” She whispered to the struggling woman.
‘Mmm, she tastes so good Elsie.’ Ana said as she bobbed up and down Lily’s shaft. Her eyes were hazed over and her mouth filled with Lily’s taste.
‘Keep it down. Can hear your gagging…’ Elsie told Ana. She could hear the slurping and gagging noise her sister was making. She scanned the group, wondering if anyone else could hear anything. Everyone was focused on the display.
‘Noooo… I want-’ Ana was responding, but was quickly cut off by Lily pushing her head down. Ana’s inner mind was cut off by the action as her mouth and throat were flooded. Elsie was bombarded with Ana’s lewd thoughts.
Elsie giggled as Lily’s insides tightened around her fingers, her shoulders being used to keep Lily from falling. Lily’s quiet moans whispered in her ear while Lily was leaning against her. The poor woman was doing her best to hold back any sound she would make as Ana swallowed her cum.
“Fuuuck… you two…” Lily half whispered half moaning into Elsie’s ear. She could barely put her thoughts together. She wanted to both praise the two for this pleasure and situation and be mad at them for interrupting the tour. She was actually curious about these displays. But right now, she could only think about Ana’s soft lips on her tip. Her gentle tongue cleaned her shaft.
“Hehe, can’t even think right now? Maybe we should find a nice, quiet place for you to recover. ” Elsie whispered to her as she slowly pulled her finger out. She bit her lip at Lily’s reaction to her fingers leaving her insides. She nearly lost all strength and leaned heavily onto Elsie.
“Mhmm… hah, Ana please,” Lily said, her voice muffled by Elsie’s neck. Ana was trying her best to get Lily’s cock to reharden. She was suckling the remnants of Lily’s orgasm from her tip and stroking it with her hand.
‘Ana… give her a bit of a break.’ Elsie said, breaking Ana out of her lustful trance. She backed off before getting out from under Lily’s dress. Cum and saliva covered her lips and face. ‘There was a bathroom we could use…’
Ana smiled before planting a kiss on her sister’s lips. Elsie savored her sister’s dirtied lips for a moment before parting. The two helped Lily stand a bit better before Elsie raised her hand. “Is there a bathroom? My friend is feeling a bit dizzy.” She asked the tour guide.
She nodded. “Out that door, right beside the cold room we were in earlier,” She said with a bright smile before continuing on with her speech.
Elsie nodded to her before the twins helped Lily walk. Their chests burned as their heart rates increased. They were about to take Lily in the bathroom. It excited the twins just as much as it excited Lily. Her thoughts were on the fantasy of being caught by the group or a passerby. She didn’t fully understand why that turned her on, but it did.
They hobbled to the bathroom, which thankfully was a one-person room, so they didn’t have to concern themselves with someone entering or discovering them. Elsie locked the door while Ana was already undressing the woman they planned to share. Lily was still somewhat weak, so she let Ana take her dress off for her. Her exposed breasts made Ana’s eyes widen and fill with lust, she always had the same reaction upon seeing them. That did make Lily giggle weakly.
Elsie bit her lip as Ana descended upon Lily’s breast. Her sister hungrily sucked at the alchemist’s nipple. Elsie threw off her own dress, her panties tenting with her arousal before she joined her sister. The two suckled at the alchemist’s D-cup-sized breasts while Lily did her best to not moan loudly.
Lily was biting her finger again to contain her moans. She looked down at both sisters as they suckled at her sensitive breasts, their cocks rubbing against her legs. She felt a burning need for them inside her ever since Elsie first grabbed her butt. Her panties were thoroughly drenched in anticipation for the two. Her strength finally came back enough to pull at Ana’s dress, who was the only one still clothed.
Elsie jumped in to help, throwing her sister’s dress to the side. Both twins wore only their panties now, which were barely containing their erections. Lily’s eyes went from one to the other, watching as they throbbed. She could not wait any longer. “Please.” She let out. Desperation was evident in her voice.
Elsie gave her a smug look while Ana bit her lip. Both descended upon Lily, who was sitting on her dress. She was thankful the university kept everything so clean. Elsie attacked her lips while Ana attacked her breasts again. The two worked in perfect sync to tease and ready their lover. Lily’s moans were muffled by Elsie’s lips as Ana began to descend her abdomen. Her kisses peppered the woman’s pale skin.
Elsie pulled back from the kiss just as Ana made it to her target. The woman’s soaked panties couldn’t contain her cock anymore. It was pinned by her waistband and throbbed every couple of seconds. Ana wasn’t aiming for it though, she was aiming lower. She licked at the woman’s underwear, right where her aching pussy was. Lily let out a gasp as she felt Ana’s tongue through the fabric. Elsie giggled in her ear.
“You think we’d both fit?” Elsie whispered to Lily. Her words crashed into the woman’s mind. Both twins inside her pussy? She had never thought about it. Elsie let out another giggle as she watched Lily’s cock throb wildly. “Why don’t we find out…”
Ana pulled back from the woman’s drenched womanhood. She licked her lips, savoring her lover’s arousal before moving to the side. She and Elsie coordinated themselves to both be able to reach Lily. Both twins pushed their panties to the side, freeing their cocks before lying on both sides of Lily. It was a bit awkward as the pressed close to Lily who was on her back. Both twins moved a leg to the side, opening up their lover. Lily could feel both their tips’ heat teasing her entrance as they forced her legs to move.
“I-I-I don’t know if this will wo-” Lily tried to protest, but Ana kissed her. The two were determined now. They would both be inside their lover. They pressed their cocks together, Elsie’s tip piercing Lily’s entrance first. Then came the harder part, easing Ana in as well.
Lily could feel her pussy stretch to try and accommodate the second cock trying to squeeze in. She tried her best to relax and let Ana in too. With a bit of pushing and readjusting, Ana could just barely fit. Lily nearly let out a wail when she did. The pain mixed with pleasure as Ana slowly pushed into Lily.
Elsie was waiting patiently for her sister to get all the way in. She felt Ana’s cock slide against her own as they were forced together by Lily’s tightening insides. Elsie kissed Lily’s shoulder, acknowledging her for how well she was doing. It was almost time for the twins to move. Ana eased the last inch in when Elsie felt their balls grind together.
“Ready, Lily? " she whispered to the woman. She couldn’t respond because of Ana’s kiss and because her mind was completely blank. Elsie giggled before both twins began to pull back slowly. The friction and pleasure caused Elsie to moan lightly. Ana separated from the kiss before nodding to Lily.
“Fuck me… this is too much…” Lily said, barely being able to breathe. It felt too tight. “But… why do I want it so badly?”
Both twins smiled before they both began to thrust. Not in sync either. Ana was far gentler and slower than her eager sister. She was much more cautious with the double penetration than Elsie. Elsie was moving at a more normal pace, lapping her sister as their cocks rubbed together. Elsie felt a weird satisfaction feeling her balls nock into Ana’s as they both thrusted.
Lily was doing her best to take both inside her without her mind breaking. Her moans were silenced by Ana again. Her insides slowly adjusted to the girth of both girl’s cocks inside her. Her eyes were out of focus and she could hardly breathe, but the pleasure was tremendous. It made her orgasm come on so quickly that it surprised the twins. Cum erupted from Lily’s cock, coating all three in the white liquid as her insides clamped down on the two.
Elsie playfully bit her shoulder, adding to the onslaught of sensations going on in Lily’s orgasm. The usual waves of pleasure causing her body to shake lightly combined with trying to fit two cocks inside. It was too much for her. She bumbled into her kiss with Ana as her strength left her again.
Elsie supported the woman’s head, making sure the woman didn’t hurt herself. She smiled at her sister who bit at Lily’s lip, too short to follow her to the ground. Lily’s moans finally being free. But instead of the loud ones they were used to, it was more hoarse and subdued moans. Her eyes rolled back and her tongue out. Her head was limp in Elsie’s hand causing the twin to panic slightly.
But that didn’t stop her or her sister. The two sped up as their own peaks were quickly approaching. Ana called for her sister’s lips internally as the two kissed over the passed-out Lily’s body. Elsie was the first one to cum followed quickly by Ana. The two flooded Lily’s insides causing her consciousness to come back. Her eyes refocused on the incestuous display above her. The two sisters filled the woman up completely while some leaked out.
Ana and Elsie both collapsed onto Lily’s chest. All three breathed rapidly as they all tried to recover from the excitement. Lily let out a whimper as both pulled out, she felt their cum drip out as she missed them inside her.
“W-we should do this with Claire too…” Ana said aloud. Elsie let out a giggle.
“Mhmm… and Jaz…” Elsie responded. Both were lying on Lily’s chest and could barely keep their eyes open. Lily just let out a giggle before taking a deep breath.
“We made such a mess…” Lily sighed.
Chapter 84: To The Clothing District
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Ursa followed the two as they made their way to the clothing district. She barely took in the beauty of the city, its buildings, or any of the citizens. All she could focus on was the two in front of her. Jasmine’s words dominated the woman’s thoughts, her smile warming her emptiness. For the first time since arriving in Fyre, she wasn’t overwhelmed by sensations.
She stopped noticing the mix of human and food scents. The chorus of voices that nearly deafened her upon entering the city was drowned out. She was focusing solely on the two women in front of her. She watched as the two talked, held on to each other, and pointed out the beauty of the city. A burning want deep within her dulled her senses to the bustling city.
She couldn’t understand herself right now. Her senses were focused entirely on the two in front of her, ignoring everything around her. For the first time in her life, she was able to focus her senses. She worked for years to master this, but she was never able to accomplish it. But for some reason, she could only hear their heartbeats and smell their aroma. Ursa felt a mix of frustration and relief for finally being able to focus like this.
All the while Jasmine and Claire didn’t even notice. The two were holding onto each other while they headed toward the clothing district. Jasmine wrapped her arm around Claire’s, uncaring about the looks the two were getting. She was having fun pointing out the technology that Ana had shown her the previous day.
“Ana didn’t say what powered the city, I don’t think anyone really knows…” Jasmine said. For a moment, she let her professional mind take over. The curiosity behind the power source and the other secrets the city had. She had the urge to do a check, but let it slide. She just hoped Fyre wasn’t doing anything unethical. “Maybe some new mineral or something…”
“I hope so… We’ll take Her not saying anything as a good thing,” Claire said, her own curiosity piqued by the mysterious power source. “Too many other problems we have to deal with…”
The mood darkened momentarily between the two. Jasmine was kicking herself for letting the topic change to something so heavy. She glanced back at their follower, who looked to be more frustrated than before. Jasmine gave her a light smile before glancing back at Claire.
“Enough of that. I hope Ursa comes around soon… She reminds me of myself just a few months ago…” Jasmine said. Claire glanced at her with a smile.
“I can see that… she seems to be carrying a lot by herself,” Claire said, before glancing back as well. She smiled at the woman just like Jasmine. “Maybe… think she’s a bit worse though. At least you had Lily.”
“That’s fair. Northern women are a different breed…” Jasmine said. She remembered meeting the stoic warriors on missions. How they’d sleep separately from parties or other members and keep to themselves. She had admired that for a long time, but now, Jasmine sees them in a different light.
“Maybe getting her some fitting clothes and spending some time with her might help,” Claire said, with a chippy attitude. She glanced back again to check on their follower. The woman turned away from her smile, which caused Claire to giggle. “For such a rough exterior, her reactions are so cute.”
Claire turned back to Jasmine, missing Ursa’s face darkening due to the compliment. Her face reddened and her chest burned. The feeling she got from being called cute by Claire was immeasurable. Ursa could barely stand the onslaught of feelings that was flowing through her.
Jasmine, with her keener sense, did notice. She giggled to Ursa and winked at the blushing woman. “Claire, you know she can hear us right?” Jasmine whispered.
Claire tilted her head. “Yeah, I guess. But like, I’d say it to her anyway.”
“True… lost your bashfulness when you gained your gift.” Jasmine giggled. She held on tighter to Claire’s arm and they walked in relative silence until they got to the clothing district. Mannequins and signs littered the windows advertising their deals, clothing, and materials.
“We should come back later,” Jasmine said, eyeing the store that had lingerie on display. “Without our friend…”
“Definitely…” Claire said idly. Her eyes were glued to the lingerie display. Jasmine pulled her along while Ursa just let out a sigh.
“Aaand there it goes.” She whispered under her breath. The sounds and smells trickled back into her. Her senses no longer focused on the two. She fully snapped out of the trance as soon as they started talking about sex. Her subconscious pulled her out. “Let’s get this over with quickly,” She called to the two as she caught up.
“Aw, don’t want to look around first? Find something you like?” Jasmine said in a teasing manner.
“Fuck off. Let’s find the cheapest options and leave.” Ursa grumbled. She headed towards the smell of cheap leather, leading the two. She was grumbling to herself, pissed that the two lost their serene atmosphere. Replaced by the sexual tension between the two and the scantily clad mannequin.
She led them to a clothing store stacked with older or refurbished clothing. A second-hand store that also did fittings, perfect for cheap attire. As much as Claire and Jasmine wanted to look through the selection, Ursa was on a mission to make this a short trip. Her frustrations had only been building all day, she needed an outlet right away. And now one of her other frustrations had just come to the forefront.
She let out an exasperated breath and turned to her followers. “Listen… I’m going to say something and you better promise me you won’t laugh.” She said through gritted teeth. Both women stopped and looked at her.
“Okay. I promise.” Claire said while Jasmine nodded.
“I can’t read,” Ursa said bluntly. She was thanking Rava that the annoying one wasn’t there. She’d lose it and probably strangle her.
“Oh… that’s it?” Claire asked with a head tilt. “That shouldn’t be an issue.”
Ursa let out a sigh. She was expecting judgment from them. She was warned that she would be seen as an idiot for not knowing written languages. “Thank you, can you help me pick stuff out?” Ursa said with a sheepish tone.
Claire’s smile brightened. She found an opportunity to strengthen the bond between Ursa and her lovers. “Okay, and one of the others could probably teach you. Lily’s a pretty good teacher it seems and the twins are very smart.”
Ursa shuddered. For some reason, learning from the annoying twin made her angry. The other two she might be able to handle. “Just not the annoying one.” Ursa requested.
Jasmine let out a laugh. “Ahh, she hates that title, I just know it. You should call her that when she’s being cheeky.” For the first time all day, Ursa’s expression softened. A slight smile formed on her face that quickly went away.
“Cute smile too,” Claire said without thinking. She turned to the pile of clothing and started sorting through it, searching for pieces that might fit the woman. She was entirely unaware of what she just did to the poor warrior.
Ursa was dumbstruck. Her mouth was agape and her face reddened. She could barely string together a thought while Claire’s words echoed in her mind. Jasmine watched on in amusement. The woman’s reactions were too cute for her battle-hardened exterior. The scars on her face were drowned out by the red color.
“It’s kind of funny how effortless she makes it sometimes,” Jasmine whispered. Her voice was low enough to hide from Claire. She moved closer to Ursa and looked down at her lover. “Breaks those walls down without even thinking… She did that even before her Goddess chose her.”
All Ursa could do was nod in return. Her eyes were glued to the redhead as she sorted through the clothing. Previously, she had liked Ana the most out of the five. She shared her sister’s looks but without any of the annoying attributes. Now though, she could understand the other four. Claire was dangerous.
“I-I get it now… It’s not just the gift that’s so tempting.” Ursa meekly whispered back. Jasmine just laughed in return.
“Mhmm, and on top of that, she’s got such a nice body,” Jasmine said. She could watch Claire bend over all day. Her eyes were almost magnetized to her lover’s curves.
“Yeah… even I can admit that,” Ursa said with a sigh. She couldn’t help but indulge in the woman’s body.
Jasmine lightly punched her shoulder. “You’ll fit right in with those eyes.” She said with a laugh before joining Claire. Leaving Ursa with a view she could not take her eyes away from. She could feel her frustrations leave her body while her eyes soaked in the two before her. The anger and envy were replaced with a sexual longing.
Chapter 85: My Dress-Up Warrior
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Despite her best efforts to finish this quickly, Ursa found herself holding a pile of clothing in a completely different store. Two sets of eyes were beaming at her with bright smiles, expecting her to try them all on. She wouldn’t have guessed the assassin to be so into cloth shopping, but yet here she was picking out outfits for Ursa.
“I think this one would be pretty cute,” Jasmine said, holding up a red-colored dress. The idea of wearing it made Ursa cringe. She recoiled away from the dress only for it to be added to the pile in her arms.
“Aww… Ursa would look amazing in that dress.” Claire added. Her enthusiasm for dressing Ursa up was evident from her bright smile. For a reason she couldn’t quite understand, Ursa had the urge to try it on. Only for a moment before it transformed into annoyance.
“Seriously. It’s been an hour of this.” Ursa grumbled from behind the pile. She just wanted to lie down and sort through her emotions of that day. “And I already have the clothes I need.”
“Nonsense. Four pairs of clothes is not enough.” Jasmine said, adding another dress to the pile. She giggled to herself after finding a bonnet she snuck into the pile. She couldn’t wait to see Ursa in it. “We’ll be done as soon as you try these on.”
Ursa let out a sigh. “Why? I don’t need them.”
“Because you’ll look cute in them,” Claire retorted.
“That’s it? Because I’ll look cute?” Ursa said, exasperated. She forced herself to ignore the compliment and get to the root of her annoyance. “Do we really have time to-”
Jasmine silenced the woman by placing another dress over her head. “Shhh, have some fun.” She whispered to her. Jasmine surely was. She didn’t realize how much she missed by not joining outings like this. “Let loose for a little while. You can be grumpy later…”
Ursa bit back her rage that bubbled up. Her annoyance was swiftly turning into acceptance as both women were adding to the pile. She didn’t know how much longer she could put up with this. The fact she hadn’t stormed out yet is a testament to her discipline training.
“Ahh… They’re probably almost done with the tour!” Claire’s voice cut through Ursa’s anger. A shining ray of hope for the end. “We should finish up here. Ursa, we’ll need you to try these.”
“Won’t fitting take too long?” Ursa asked, standing up with the pile of clothes. “It took twenty minutes for the previous store to fit them to me…”
“Right, but these are different. They use sizes and general body types instead of fitting the clothes to the woman.” Jasmine clarified. “That’s what these numbers next to the clothes mean.”
“Mhmm! Just need to see if they fit properly by trying them on.” Claire said, pointing to the dressing room. “That’s where you try them on apparently…”
“Oh, um, okay. I guess that isn’t too bad.” Ursa said a bit more meekly. Claire had wrapped her arm around her to turn her towards the dressing room. It was affecting her ability to think.
“But you have to show us each one,” Jasmine added.
Ursa let out a muffled groan as she tightened her grip on the pile of clothes in her hands. Part of her was irritated at the thought of showing off the outfits to the two. Why did she have to try on these outfits that were useless in combat? But, there was a small part of her that looked forward to what they thought.
She let out a sigh, “Fine… but we make this quick.” She grumbled before heading towards the dressing room. Once inside, she threw the pile onto the ground and soaked in the little moment to herself.
After another sigh, she started going through the pile of clothes. She found a mix of skirts, blouses, and dresses that she’d never thought of wearing in her life. She could tell some of these would cling tightly to her body and it made her nervous. She sorted the clothing into tight fitting and looser fitting and decided to try one of the better ones. A simple sleeveless tunic with matching pants.
She threw Claire’s old clothes off of her, feeling it was slightly easier to breathe now. Then she put the tunic on, feeling the soft material as it covered her body. It was far softer than the leather or pelts she was used to. It felt a bit foreign at first, but by the time she put the matching pants on, it started to feel more comfortable. After adjusting it to fit her better, she checked the mirror inside the stall with her. Ursa’s reflection surprised herself, the tunic fit well to her body and showed her toned arms off nicely.
“How’s it look?” Claire asked from outside the stall. Ursa was snapped out of her thoughts by her excited voice.
Ursa panicked for a moment, looking at her reflection again. She was searching for anything out of place and checking to make sure she didn’t look bad. “It’s okay…” She said, her voice cracking a bit.
“Come on out then! We want to see.” Jasmine said with a giggle.
Ursa’s face heated up as she took a deep breath. She steeled her nerves before opening the dressing room door. The moment she locked eyes with Claire, Claire commented on her outfit. “See Jaz? I told you that tunic would look amazing on her!”
Jasmine smiled and nodded, both of their eyes on her made Ursa’s face redden. “It’ll be good everyday wear. Something to wear when you’re not fighting.” Jasmine added.
Ursa just nodded and looked down at the tunic. The fabric was really growing on her as it gently rested against her skin. “I-I guess…”
Ursa turned, still red-faced, and entered the dressing room again. She picked from the pile of looser clothing again as she tried on a simple blouse. Upon exiting the dressing room, both women were ecstatic to see her in it. The praise was slowly overtaking the irritation as Ursa tried on more from the more acceptable pile.
But, then she ran out. She stared down at the dress Claire had picked out as it lay on top of the more form-fitting clothing. It was the first dress she’d be trying on. She hadn’t worn a dress in ages. Skirts she could do as she’d worn battle skirts in the past, but a dress was different. She nearly threw it to the side before remembering how Claire had smiled when she saw it.
She pushed herself to put on the red dress, doing her best not to think too much about it. It surprised her how well the dress fit her. Its soft fabric gently clung to her toned torso before flowing down past her knees. She unconsciously gave the dress a little twirl before coming face to face with her reflection again.
“It’s taking awhile… thinks she’s okay?” Jasmine’s whispered voice barely registered in Ursa’s ear. She couldn’t believe her eyes.
“Ursa? You okay? Need any help?” Claire’s worried voice was what pulled Ursa out of her trance. Ursa was filled with the urge to show the dress to the woman who picked it out for her. She spun and reached for the door, but hesitated. This dress was so unlike her. Would she even like it?
The handle turned before the door cracked open slightly. Ursa was frozen in fear as she expected Claire or Jasmine to enter the room with her. But the door stopped after only a couple of inches. “You okay?” Claire whispered to her from behind the door. “I can help if you need-”
“Yeah… I just, I’m not used to this kind of clothing.” Ursa said, reaching for the handle. She pulled the door back to reveal herself. Any fear she felt evaporated the moment Claire’s eyes lit up.
“Jaz come look,” Claire said beckoning with her hand. Her smile widened as her lover moved to stand next to her. “She looks beautiful…”
Jasmine blinked for a moment before cracking a wide smile. “Yeah, she does… give me a second though.” She entered the dressing room with Ursa and asked. “Mind if I do a bit of adjusting?”
Ursa just nodded as Jasmine got to work. She pulled the dress to fit her shoulder better before moving on. Ursa recoiled back when Jasmine reached for her head, but Jasmine just gave her a look. She produced a hairpin from somewhere and adjusted the woman’s bangs. After a moment and a bit of movement, she pulled back from Ursa and presented her new look to Claire.
Claire beamed upon seeing Ursa’s previously messy hair pinned back and tidied up. Ursa’s face was shown off more and Claire discovered two new scars on her forehead. “Damn…” That was all Claire could say.
“I know right? Imagine if we had her try makeup.” Jasmine whispered to Claire. Claire just idly nodded while Ursa shifted in place. “I highly recommend getting the dress,” Jasmine said to Ursa.
“I-I… when would I ever wear it?” Ursa got out. “It’s useless in combat and-”
“But it looks so good on you.” Claire interrupted her. Ursa stopped and stared at Claire. The woman’s compliment quickly made Ursa’s fighting spirit dissipate. She truly was dangerous to Ursa.
“Um… okay,” Ursa said meekly. “But… I… we keep this a secret from the annoying one.”
The two women burst out laughing before both nodding. “She’ll kill us, but, it’ll be worth it when Ursa wears it for the first time,” Jasmine giggled.
“Yeah… maybe she’ll be shocked into silence for a little while,” Claire said. She took a deep breath and turned back to Ursa. “Thank you for going along with this… I just wanted to have a bit of fun with you.”
Ursa gave her a weak nod before catching herself in the reflection. Even she had to admit that she looked beautiful.
Chapter 86: Breaking
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After returning from the clothing district, Ursa sat on her bed. She stared at the clothes strung out on the floor, five new additions to her wardrobe that she never expected. Well, the blouse and tunics she could understand. Not the red dress or the black one. Both stood out to Ursa.
She let out a sigh. Why did she go along with the two’s enthusiasm and get these outfits? Why? They weren’t even useful in combat or fit her image. No, but Claire liked them on her, and that made her brain fuzzy. She squirmed just thinking about it.
She laid back on the bed and let out her breath. She could hardly think about anything else now. Claire’s words just echoed in her mind while warming up her chest. She could feel her face redden and her pussy quiver. Her breath quickened as she fought off the urge to touch herself.
“Fuck… Why do her words affect me?” Ursa grumbled to herself. She could hear her companions shifting in the room beside her. They were preparing to return to the clothing district. Part of Ursa wanted to join them. But she couldn’t. Not with her body like this. It ached for Claire’s touch.
“Rava forgive me…” Ursa said with a bit of shame. She got so caught up in Claire’s enthusiasm that she had forgotten all about her mission. It was her sacred mission. She should be gathering leads, not lying in a room thinking about a woman. She wished that she could communicate with her goddess and ask for her guidance.
All she could do right now was fight or give in to her body’s desire for pleasure. The leather of her pants was already soaked, and her feminine sex begged for her attention. She let out a whimper as the desire overwhelmed her. Her animalistic desires were extremely difficult to fend off, even with her discipline training.
She took a deep breath, trying to maintain her dignity as a Ravian warrior. She tried her best to clear her mind and focus her mind entirely on her own breathing. But none of it helped. All she could think about was Claire’s smile and her words. Her concentration was always interrupted by Claire calling her beautiful or how the woman’s pants seemed to jump upon seeing her. It infected her meditation.
“Why am I like this? It can’t just be her aura… or her charm.” Ursa spoke aloud, her voice cracking slightly. She wanted to desperately understand why she was feeling this way, why even her wolf side pushed her to indulge.
“Why?” She whimpered. A desperate question to her other form. Her canine instincts beckoned her to get Claire’s approval or just her touch. Her wolf side desperately wanted more attention from Claire. “Just because she pet you?” Ursa asked her other self.
She could feel the response deep within. It wasn’t just the petting. It was the food, her calm nature, and her jumping in to protect Ursa. All of those nearly instantly won over her wolf form. It’d be funny if it wasn’t happening to her.
“Goddess… please give me a sign… I can’t hold up anymore…” Ursa begged to the silent room. She wasn’t expecting an answer. Just one last whimper before she gave in to her urges. She slid the leather pants off of her, revealing her soaked pussy. It dripped arousal that wet the bed around her.
Relief was the first thing she felt upon touching herself. Like she could finally relieve the tension built up within her. It was quickly followed by pleasure as she touched her nub. She knew it had a name, but it wasn’t coming to her at the moment. All she could think about was how great playing with it felt.
Her eyesight blurred as she crossed her eyes. The pleasure began to overwhelm her as her other fingers teased her entrance. A flash of Claire’s cock from before reentered her mind, spurring her on. It quickly became the only thing she could think about. Her mind was obsessing over whether or not it could fit inside her.
Before she had even realized it, three of her fingers were inside her pussy. She felt herself tighten around them as they wiggled around. Her middle finger just barely hit that sensitive spot, and her back arched. If this is how her fingers felt, she couldn’t imagine how Claire’s cock would feel.
That was the last thought she had before her consciousness blacked out. She didn’t even get to enjoy her orgasm before passing out, the stimulation was too much for the poor woman. She now found herself deep within her own mind, lying in a field that felt like her home. She glanced around, looking for the annoyance that pulled her out of her orgasm.
And there it was, lying a few feet away from her. Its red eyes watched her as she got up from the ground. The unmoving wolf lay before her, its tail wagging lightly. Ursa let out a groan, understanding she’d need to talk to her wolf again.
“What?” She said, already annoyed from passing out before experiencing that pleasure again. Now she had to deal with this.
“You asked for a sign…” Her own voice said back to her. The wolf’s mouth didn’t move, but it didn’t need to. Its internal thoughts were projected onto Ursa. “This is your sign.”
Ursa let out a deep breath, not even bothering to comment. She already knew what her wolf was going to say. She, too, wanted Claire. Ursa’s wolf instincts screamed to obey Claire, follow her, and earn her praise. “But what about Rava’s teachings?”
Her wolf’s eyes changed to a more playful look. Its tail was wagging with even more vigor before it responded. “She approves.” That was all it said in that annoyingly playful tone. Its wagging tail thumped on the ground in excitement. Ursa’s knees nearly gave out as her stance faltered.
“Liar… she would ne-” Ursa tried to get out. She was doing her best to cling to the beliefs she was taught.
“Nope! Asked her myself. Apparently, She had a change of heart…” The wolf said playfully. That teasing voice grated on her ears, while an image of Elsie appeared in her mind. “And She asked me to pass that on to you… enjoy yourself.”
Ursa’s legs fully gave out as she fell to her knees. The thick grass cushioned the blow, or should have if it weren’t all in her mind. She felt tears form in her eyes at the sacrilegious idea that Rava had changed her tune on emotional relationships. Why now? Why not before?
Her next thoughts went to her sister. The woman she had admired her entire life. Until she came home with a woman, someone she had fallen in love with. Ursa was supposed to keep it a secret from the tribe. But she didn’t. She did what she thought Rava would have wanted her to do.
Her thoughts were interrupted by the laughs of her wolf form. The cackling that had annoyed her since they first bonded. “Ahh, right… that. Rava sends her apologies. At the time, she was still stuck in her old ways…”
True anger flared in Ursa as strength returned to her legs. This has to be some sort of joke. How could her Goddess have flipped so easily? When did she change? Why now? She dug her hands into the dirt, balling them into fists.
“Mmm… that is a good question…” her wolf form responded. Its playful attitude was toned down as it pondered to itself. Ursa fought the urge to attack the wolf when it finally stood up. It moved closer to Ursa before giving her a light lick on her forehead. “My guess would be Claire’s Goddess…”
“Guess?” Ursa said with vitriol. She finally stood up to face her wolf. “What do you mean, guess? Aren’t you able to talk to her?”
“Um, kind of. It’s more like I feel it-” Her wolf tried to say before Ursa swung at it. The wolf lept back, dodging the sucker punch. Its tail wagged enthusiastically as it readied a return strike. “Don’t be like that! You feel what I’m thinking, right? It’s the same with Rava.”
But Ursa was not listening. Her battle switch had been flipped, and her berserker skill kicked in. She charged at her wolf with every intention to beat its smug face in. But she wasn’t given the chance, her consciousness returned to her body. She jolted out of bed and was ready for a fight.
Her eyes darted around, her fists balled, looking for an enemy to latch on and attack. She stood in a fighting stance for several minutes before her mind came back. Her anger simmered while her annoyance grew.
“That stupid fucking bitch!” She yelled before hitting the bed. She hated her stupid wolf’s personality. The cheeky bitch just loved to get under her skin. “I swear to Rava…”
She fell back onto the bed before realizing she was pantsless. A bit of embarrassment washed over her as she realized how she probably looked when she jolted awake. Half-naked and bloodthirsty. The thought made her giggle. And that giggle led to an almost maniacal laugh.
“Fuck it. I have Rava’s blessing now.” Ursa said, stopping her laughing fit. Nothing was holding her back anymore. “Claire… you better be ready.”
Chapter 87: Spoiled Fun
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Claire felt a shiver run down her spine as she sat in the dressing room. A sense of dread came over her for a moment before her lover pulled her attention away. Jasmine was taking off the pants she was trying on and the sight of her lover’s bulge distracted her. Her breath caught at the sight, forgetting that feeling.
Jasmine gave her a sly look before shaking her hips a bit. She giggled at how Claire’s eyes followed it back and forth. Jasmine wished she could just take her in this enclosed room, but there were rules. She could tell there was magic here to monitor their actions, so the signs weren’t just for show.
“Fuck…” Claire whispered while licking her lips. Her pantsless lover let out a giggle as her panties began to tent.
“Claire, behave… we are being monitored,” Jasmine said playfully. She could feel her own arousal grow with her lover’s stare.
“I know, but…” Claire tried to get a thought out, but she couldn’t. Not with her lover like this.
“It’s a shame… it would have been fun to try it in public,” Jasmine whispered to her squirming lover. “I know Lily and the twins had a lot of fun earlier…”
Claire swallowed. Just thinking about her other lovers’ adventure made everything all the more tempting. She wanted to try! But, then Jasmine pointed out that they were being monitored. It killed the hopes she had for returning to the clothing district. Well, mostly.
Her frustration was eased as Jasmine slipped on form-fitting pants. The dark gray fabric clung to Jasmine’s toned legs, especially her erection. The fabric tented lightly before Jasmine’s cock throbbed. The pants left nothing up to the imagination and that made Claire’s heart race. Claire immediately knew she needed a pair as well.
Jasmine gave her hips another jiggle, enjoying how Claire’s eyes followed her cock again. She bit back a smile before noticing a shirt that would go perfectly with them. She spun around and bent over, hearing Claire’s breath catch again. She took her time retrieving the shirt before slowly rising.
Claire was behind her now. Her shaft pressed against Jasmine’s butt. She gave her lover a little wiggle before reaching back and grabbing the back of Claire’s head. “Mmm, not here remember?” She whispered.
“I know… but fuck me… they make your butt look incredible,” Claire whispered back before kissing her neck. Her hands began to explore her lover’s body before Jasmine pulled away.
“How do I look with this?” Jasmine asked as she slipped the shirt on. It was called a crop top and barely made it past her modest breasts. Showing off her toned abs and shoulders. She looked down and admired her bulge straining against her pants.
“Fucking amazing,” Claire said biting her lip. Jasmine smiled before getting closer to her.
“Guess we’ll add these to the pile…” She said before planting a kiss on Jasmine. “It’s a shame we couldn’t use these rooms for more… but at least we’ve got a few new fun clothes.”
“Yeah, I just hope Elsie is behaving,” Claire said, taking one last look at Jasmine before she changed again. “Don’t want to get kicked out.”
“She better.” Jasmine giggled before changing back into her clothing. She threw the pants and crop top onto the buying pile. Jasmine had noticed how different fashion was here, and she understood it after trying on the clothes. The fabric felt amazing and was cheaper than you’d expect for the quality.
Claire let out a sigh. “I don’t know if I’ll be able to handle a confrontation with the guard, even if Fyre is better than most places…”
“Fair. Let’s not kill the mood and go check on them…” Jasmine said while offering her hand. Claire took it as she nodded. She let Jasmine lead her to the room next to theirs. No sounds or words were bleeding out of the room, causing both to breathe a sigh of relief.
Jasmine cracked the door open, hoping the three stuffed in the room were decent. They weren’t. But at least they weren’t fucking, not yet. Jasmine had interrupted Elsie’s attempt as she found Elsie straddling Ana. Lily was helplessly watching shirtless, her eyes widened as she saw Jasmine enter the room.
Jasmine signaled her to be quiet before she approached Elsie. She took a quiet breath before wrapping her arms around Elsie and ripping her off of Ana. The twins parted as they both let out yelps. Elsie struggled against Jasmine’s grip before she realized who had grabbed her. Her eyes widened as she tried to get out words.
“None of that. I warned you. What if the guard showed up?” Jasmine said, cutting Elsie off before she could speak.
“But… she looked so cute in that dress… I couldn’t…” Elsie whimpered in Jasmine’s tight grip.
Even Jasmine had to admit that. The simple blue dress matched Ana’s eyes nicely and showed off her thighs. All four eyes now on Ana made her blush slightly before speaking. “S-sorry, we got carried away and-”
“It’s okay. We’ll just pay for the clothes and leave. Hopefully, the store doesn’t mind.” Claire said, approaching Ana. She took in the girl’s looks, the dress fitting quite well on her petite body. “Elsie’s right… it does look amazing on you.” She said before kissing her forehead.
Ana shriveled up slightly, the compliment freezing her in place. Claire giggled before grabbing the pile of clothes while Lily scrambled to get her shirt back on. She quickly joined Claire in cleaning up the dressing room.
“Did you find a matching one?” Jasmine whispered to Elsie. She eyed Ana, who was still frozen in place. “It does look incredible on Ana…”
Elsie giggled, “Of course. I’ll wear it later when we’re alone…”
“Hmm, fine. I’ll let this go for now.” Jasmine whispered back. She gently set Elsie back on the ground before kissing her. She let Elsie go before approaching Ana. She offered her hand to the frozen girl, finally pulling Ana out of her trance. She nodded weakly before taking Jasmine’s hand.
“U-um… are we leaving?” Ana whimpered to Jasmine as she pulled Ana into her arms.
“Yes, we’ll leave the dress on. Hopefully it’s okay.” Jasmine said, leading the twins out of the dressing room. She noticed the shopkeeper's eyes on them as five people left a dressing room. Jasmine bit back a smirk.
“Is this everything?” Claire asked, holding a pile of clothes. There was a mix of regular clothing and more risque outfits. Claire could not wait to see her lovers wearing all of these. She got a small taste of it while being in the changing room with Jasmine.
All five approached the shopkeeper while she gave them a weird look. Claire didn’t really care, they would only be here for another day or two. But both Lily and Ana grew bright red. Jasmine stifled Elsie’s laugh while Claire put down the pile of clothes.
“Is… this everything?” The shopkeeper asked in a weird tone. She had several questions for the group, but let it go.
“Yup! Do you have a bag we can put this in?” Claire asked, ignoring the weird look and tone. The shopkeeper slowly nodded before grabbing a bag from underneath. She opened the bag up and started to tally the clothes up.
“2 gold and 10 silver… Um, have a nice night…” The shopkeeper said awkwardly as she held the bag out for Claire. She turned red slightly after seeing all the lingerie mixed in the pile.
“Thanks! Sorry if we made a mess or caused any issues!” Claire said in a chippy tone, still not acknowledging the woman’s change in demeanor. “Have a good night as well.”
The shopkeeper weakly waved goodbye to the women as they left the store hanging onto one another. The shopkeeper wanted to ask so many questions, especially seeing Elsie hang too close to her twin. She just shook her head and went back to restock.
“Mmm, you can see the sunset. I’m surprised with all the buildings.” Jasmine said.
“Yeah... Apparently, the city was designed to not impede the sunset or sunrise…” Lily said while Jasmine squeezed her hand.
“So you actually paid attention on your tour?” Jasmine whispered back. She giggled softly to Lily as she reddened.
“The li-lights are about to come on,” Ana said weakly to Claire. She had both twins on either side of her as they walked back to the tavern.
“But they already are,” Claire said tilting her head in confusion.
Elsie let out a giggle from the other side, “Yes, but those are the day lights. Meant for rainy or cloudy days, the night lights are much brighter.”
“Interesting…” Claire said, right before the street was illuminated in artificial light. As the party walked back, Claire thought about Ursa. She knew she should check on their neighbor, but didn’t know how to approach her. She took the full walk back to come up with what to say.
“Gonna talk to her? We were a bit much for her earlier…” Jasmine asked, staying by the door. “We’ll… try to be quiet.”
Claire nodded as she watched Lily drag Jasmine into the room. She smiled knowing her lovers were about to enjoy themselves. Then she moved to the door next to theirs. She took a deep breath and knocked on the door.
To her surprise, the door opened on her first knock. It wasn’t properly closed, so her knock made it creak open. A dark room greeted her with a sense of dread creeping over her.
“Ursa?” Claire asked stepping into the room.
Chapter 88: A Bit of Heat
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Claire barely made it into the room before she was tackled to the ground. The attacker had her pinned on the ground, their eyes glowing red. Claire panicked, knowing it was Ursa, but thought she was losing control. She fought back as best she could, but Ursa was far stronger than her.
Claire almost called for Jasmine, before Ursa did something she never expected. Ursa sloppily kissed Claire. It was different than kissing her lovers. Ursa’s version of kissing was less lip-to-lip contact and more licking. It stopped Claire in her tracks. What was happening?
Ursa pulled back, her red eyes the only light in the dark room. Claire was too stunned to even struggle at this point. She tilted her head when Ursa let out a whimper. She began to rub her body against Claire’s, not knowing how to continue.
It was a real problem for Ursa right now. She couldn’t say anything besides whimpering and growling at the moment. She kept rubbing her pussy against Claire’s clothes, dampening her attire. Ursa’s animalistic instincts were driving her nearly insane with lust, but she couldn’t even talk.
Claire finally recovered, feeling the heat coming from Ursa’s pussy. She could feel her erection growing. She pulled her right hand free from Ursa’s grip and began to pet her head, hoping to calm her down.
“You okay?” She whispered to Ursa. She faintly saw Ursa shake her head and whimper. “What is it?”
Ursa let out a frustrated growl close to Claire’s ear. She eased her grip on Claire’s other hand, sitting back on Claire. She rubbed her aching sex against Claire, hoping for her to get the hint. She let out a soft moan when she felt Claire’s cock through her pants. It was intoxicating feeling it rub against her pussy.
“Oh… fuck…” Claire said, finally understanding. She giggled softly before pushing Ursa back gently. Ursa growled, stubborn and unwilling to move. But Claire just stayed calm. “Need to take off my pants… is that okay?”
Ursa whimpered and nodded enthusiastically. She moved back slightly, letting Claire undue her pants. Claire wished she could see Ursa in her full glory, but she couldn’t see anything besides her red eyes. She did get to see how they widened when her cock was freed. Claire felt liquid hit her crotch and tilted her head. Was Ursa drooling?
She was drooling. Her tongue was out and she leaned down and licked Claire’s cock. She let out a soft moan after licking the tip, tasting Claire’s precum. It made it even harder for her to think. She just wanted to taste more of it, but Claire put her hand on Ursa’s cheek.
“Ursa… let me. It’ll be easier then.” Claire said, trying to be as reassuring as possible. “And we should take this to the bed.”
Ursa just nodded and whimpered. She hesitantly backed off of Claire’s cock. Claire slipped out from underneath Ursa and stood up. She enjoyed seeing Ursa’s glowing eyes follow her as she stood up. It made sense that Ursa could see in the dark.
“Is it okay if I turn on the light?” Claire whispered. Ursa just nodded weakly. Claire just laughed and activated the artificial candle beside the bed. The moment she turned around, she was greeted with another “kiss” from Ursa. The poor girl didn’t fully understand how to do it.
“Hold on Ursa… I’ve got to teach you.” Claire whispered before giving Ursa a proper kiss. She won’t lie, she did enjoy Ursa’s licks. But kissing was much better. Ursa’s knees gave out as she whimpered into their kiss. Claire moved Ursa to the bed, gently laying her down.
“Lay back… I’ll take control,” Claire commanded. Ursa’s eyes widened before she nodded. She laid back and took a deep breath. It was the most obedient she had ever been in her life. Claire took a moment to look over Ursa’s naked beauty. Claire took in all her scars and muscles before she climbed on top of her.
“You don’t understand how long I’ve been waiting to have you…” Claire whispered in Ursa’s ear. She rubbed her cock against Ursa, enjoying the whimpering coming from the woman. She hesitated, remembering how hard it can be for the twins to take her size. “Should probably ease you into this…”
Claire moved her hand to Ursa’s pussy, causing her to buck her hips. She let out another whimper as she pleaded with Claire using her eyes. Ursa couldn’t talk right now and it frustrated her. She just wanted to beg Claire to stop teasing her and fuck her already.
Claire was gentle, inserting one finger at a time. Ursa’s pussy tightened around her fingers, the heat radiating off of her pussy felt amazing. She gently moved her fingers, causing Ursa to arch her back. Claire took her time to enjoy Ursa, slowly adding a finger and upping the speed.
“Fuck me… You’re so tight.” Claire huskily said to Ursa. She could not wait to indulge in her.
“Claire! Please…” Ursa could finally speak. It came out a bit slurred and sounded forced. She let out another whimper as she took four fingers.
“Oh, you can talk now?” Claire asked, pulling her fingers out of Ursa. Ursa moved to follow her hand, missing the feeling already.
“Please… I need you in me.” Ursa begged. She didn’t care about embarrassment anymore. She just needed Claire to make her feel good. She was just relieved she could finally express it. She shivered seeing Claire’s smile widen and her eyes haze with lust.
Claire moved back on top of Ursa, giving her an intense kiss. She rubbed her length against Ursa’s soaked pussy, gently thrusting to get her ready. She pulled back from the kiss and asked one last question. “Ready?”
Ursa could only nod and whimper. She could not take it anymore. Claire was teasing her so much that she could barely think. She felt Claire’s head finally press against her pussy. She let out a groan as she felt Claire’s thick cock slowly stretch her pussy to fit.
Ursa let out a moan, doing her best to accommodate Claire’s size. She wrapped her arms around Claire, holding her tightly. She was finding it harder and harder to breathe as Claire entered her. She felt so full. She looked down to see a slight bulge emerge from her toned belly.
“Good job… You took every inch of me.” Claire whispered to Ursa before letting out a moan. Ursa tightened around her, enjoying the compliment. Claire took a deep breath before moving back slightly. Ursa let out a moan, digging her nails into Claire.
Claire enjoyed the feeling of Ursa’s nails dragging across her back. She nearly left Ursa’s insides before slowly thrusting back inside Ursa. She pushed until she buried every inch inside Ursa. Ursa’s breath caught again, feeling Claire’s cock push against her womb.
“Think you can handle a bit faster?” Claire whispered. Ursa just whimpered and nodded. Claire laughed gently and began to move a bit faster. She started gently,slowly thrusting in and out of her, letting Ursa accommodate her size better.
“Holy Goddess… why does this feel so good?” Ursa whimpered in Claire’s ear. She wrapped her legs around Claire’s waist, hoping the pleasure would never stop. She could feel her orgasm come on quickly the moment Claire began to thrust. It wouldn’t be long before she came.
Claire could feel it too, how Ursa tightened and shivered at every thrust. She knew Ursa was close and she steadied her pace. Thrusting deep inside Ursa, prolonging her pleasure as much as she can. Ursa let out a cry as she felt the waves of pleasure crash into her. She was robbed of it earlier because of her dumbass wolf, but this was so much better.
“Claire!” She cried out as her insides clamped around Claire’s cock. Her legs tightened around her waist and her nails dug deeper into Claire’s back. The strength left her body as Claire kept thrusting. It was almost too much for Ursa as her eyes began to unfocus. The pleasure took over her and caused her legs to clamp down on Claire.
Claire was going to reward Ursa for orgasming and tightening around her. She kept thrusting through Ursa’s orgasm, making her a bumbling, nearly crying mess. Claire kept going until she felt her own orgasm build up. She felt a primal need to mark her new lover’s womb with her cum. Make Ursa hers.
“Shit!” Claire said almost stopping in place. She realized Ursa wasn’t using the potions like they were. She began to panic and tried to shake free of Ursa’s grip. “Ursa… you gotta let go… I can’t cum in you without the potions.”
Ursa couldn’t respond. She was out of it, thinking only of pleasure as Claire began to struggle against her grip. She didn’t want Ursa to get pregnant yet, that would fuck up everything. She was doing her best to hold back her cum. She could feel her balls pleading with her for release. “Ursa! Let go!” She commanded.
She felt Ursa tighten for a moment before her eyes widened. Something inside her clicked and she loosened her grip on Claire. Just in time too. Claire barely made it out of Ursa’s pussy before she exploded.
She covered Ursa’s toned belly and breasts with her cum. Wave after wave of seed shot out of her cock and coated Ursa. Some even made it onto her face, causing Ursa to close her eyes. It took a full minute to fully finish cumming. In the end, Ursa was covered in her thick seed, her eyes opening wide and focused on Claire. Claire let out her breath, feeling better after cumming.
“Good girl… that could have been bad…”Claire said breathlessly. She took in the sight of Ursa coated in her cum.
“Holy shit… that was incredible…” Ursa panted. She was staring at the pearly liquid resting on her chest. The overwhelming smell made her mouth water. She weakly reached for a string of it, picking up the thick liquid.
“Careful… only accept if you’re fully on board,” Claire said in a commanding tone. Ursa just nodded before engulfing her cum coated finger in her mouth. With very little thought, she accepted the gift.
Ursa:
Level: 13
HP: 26/26
Mana: 14/14
Exp: 50
Bestowed Berserker of Rava: Channel your rage into combat and fighting for your lovers.
Berserker Skills: 13 Skills. Expand List? .
Ravian Skills: 5 Skills. Expand List?
Bestowed skills: 3 Skills. List expanded:
Bestowed stats: Gain Defense and Resistance from your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1
Bestowed Experience: Gain more experience when fighting alongside your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1.05x
Collarbound Rage: Follow your Lover’s command. Following a direct command buffs the user’s attack. Currently 1.1x. Bonus Passive : gain a minor health and mana buff when wearing a collar gifted by the Bestowed.
Strength: 20 Magic: 1
Dexterity: 15 Resistance: 5 (+2)
Constitution: 16 Wisdom: 3
Charisma: 3 Divinity: 0
Defense: 17 (+2)
Level: 7
HP: 24/24
Mana: 11/11
Exp: 15
Aura of the Bestower II: Bestowed Lovers within the bestower’s vicinity gain defense, resistance and healing over time. Healing and stat buffs increase with the Paladin’s defense and resistance stat. (Healing buff increased and resistance added)
Stats:
Strength: 13 (+2) Magic: 1
Dexterity: 11 (+4) Resistance: 14 (+4)
Constitution: 7 Wisdom: 8
Charisma: 9 (+4) Divinity: 11 (+4)
Defense: 16
Chapter 89: Official New Member
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laire wasn’t surprised that she received a level-up. After recruiting Lily, her theory of getting 50 experience points per level was thrown out the window. It seemed the Goddess was rewarding her for diversifying her team. She chuckled to herself seeing her other stats rapidly approach her defense stat.
Ursa was lost at the moment, uncaring of her own changes or new skills. She was too focused on Claire’s taste. She was scooping the viscous seed up with her finger and indulging in its taste. Claire smiled knowing she’d fit right in with her other lovers. Then her eyes traveled down to the woman’s pelvis, where her true reward was about to grow.
Ursa squirmed slightly and bucked her hips. It all seemed to be an unconscious action to the stimulus of the change. Her attention was on the remnants of cum in her belly button. The warrior’s eyes were completely hazed over by the time her gift fully formed.
Claire tilted her head. Ursa’s cock was revealed after faintly growing, but it looked nothing like any of her others. She had testicles like the others, but where her cock was supposed to be was something strange. Claire couldn’t quite understand what it was until Ursa’s arousal kicked in.
Claire let out a gasp as Ursa’s cock grew from the oddity. A wet, red head popped out of her flesh and quickly grew almost to Claire’s size. It was definitely the longest of her lovers but didn’t look quite as long as Claire’s. Its head was so different than hers, the entire thing was a pale red. It confused, yet excited Claire.
Ursa’s eyes widened upon seeing her new cock. She was speechless to see her gift manifest in the form of canine genitalia. She was cursing her wolf for making her gift turn out this way as she feared Claire’s reaction. How would she react to this animalistic cock?
Ursa didn’t have to worry long. Claire was already mystified by the foreign cock and creeping in on it. Her emerald eyes were glued to the new cock before her. Her mind filled with lewd questions like how it tasted or how it felt. She reached out to grasp it, feeling its hot, wet surface in her hand.
“Claire…” Ursa whimpered. Claire’s hand just touching her was too much pleasure already. Her new cock throbbed in Claire’s hand as Claire let out a gasp.
“Is this because of your other blessing?” Claire giggled, giving her cock a stroke. It caused Ursa to let out a moan and buck her hips. Claire bit her lip, resisting going all out on Ursa. “It looks so… interesting. I wonder how it feels…”
Ursa let out a groan before her cock seemingly widened at the base. Ursa convulsed slightly as her cock throbbed. Claire was quickly coated in Ursa’s surprise. Ursa was still so sensitive from before that her cock exploded at the smallest of touches. Her cock even surprised her with a knot.
Claire pointed the cock towards her after recovering from the surprise. She felt the bulge at the base of her lover’s shaft and that excited her. She desperately wanted to feel that within her. She licked her dirtied lips, enjoying the taste before opening her cum covered eyes.
“Sorry, sorry! I was still sensitive from before!” Ursa nearly shouted, embarrassed by how quick it took her. Her face reddened as the embarrassment took over.
“Don’t worry… it was just a bit surprising.” Claire giggled. She climbed closer to Ursa and straddled her. She felt Ursa’s cock press against her butt as her cock rested on Ursa’s toned belly. “Means I can do this quicker.” She whispered.
She kissed Ursa gently, letting Ursa taste herself. Claire felt how much the woman enjoyed it by how much Ursa’s cock throbbed against her. Claire parted from the kiss with a string of cum connecting the two before snapping.
“Mmm… I can’t wait to try this… exotic cock.” Claire said huskily as she grinded her butt against Ursa. Her cock was leaking precum on the woman’s chest as her anticipation built.
“But what if I-” Ursa tried to get out, but Claire quickly gave her another kiss. She didn’t want to hear any of the woman’s self doubt right now. She just wanted cock.
“None of that,” Claire whispered after parting. She wretched Ursa squirm under the embarrassment before finally settling. “I’ll decide if it’s good or not…”
Ursa just weakly nodded and whimpered. She could feel her sensitive cock grind against Claire’s butt. She was worried she’d cum again at this rate. Her eyes widened as Claire lifted herself and steadied Ursa’s cock. She held her breath before Claire gave her a lust-filled look.
After a moment of Claire teasing her pussy, she slowly sat. Claire could already tell Ursa was the thickest of her lovers too, her insides being stretched to fit. She couldn’t wait to share this beautiful cock with her lovers. Then her eyes widened as she got to the bulge towards the base of Ursa’s shaft. It was thicker than anything she’d ever put inside her.
She bit her lip and let out a moan as she stretched to fit the bulge within her. It felt incredible once she got it all in. She felt Ursa’s head press against her cervix as she got every inch of cock inside her. Her own cock was throbbing against Ursa’s belly before she felt Ursa’s cock throb within her. The bulge had gotten wider and Claire could barely handle it. She tried to pull up, but was lodged in place due to it.
Then she felt it. That hot flood of cum flooded her insides. Her lover was cumming again with barely any stimulation. She could feel her insides burn with pleasure as Ursa’s seed filled her womb. Ursa’s cock was unyielding, forcing more and more seed into Claire as she began to find it hard to breathe. She looked down to see her belly begin to bulge with how much cum Ursa was producing.
“Holy Goddess of Virility… there’s sooo much.” Claire said, her words slurred. She couldn’t describe this feeling accurately. The pleasure was immeasurable and it felt like she was too stuffed. Ursa finally relented after almost a minute, her eyes rolled back and her consciousness fading.
“Goddess… you’ll be incredibly dangerous once you can control this gift better…” Claire cooed to the fading woman. She could feel Ursa’s cock slowly soften within her as the cum slowly began to flow out of her. That stuffed feeling slowly faded before Ursa’s bottom half and bed were coated in her cum.
She finally lifted herself off of Ursa’s cock, seeing it retreat inside the oddity. She’d have to have Lily take a look at it to figure it all out. She giggled to herself as she felt the cum rush down her thighs. Claire could not wait to show her lovers Ursa’s new gift.
Inside Ursa’s mind, she was struggling to even comprehend what just happened. She felt a rush of pleasure run through her and felt how tight Claire was around her cock. Then she was pulled back in by her wolf.
“Enjoying yourself?” The wolf asked, it had its front paws crossed as it lay before her.
Ursa didn’t respond. Her mind was still occupied with the feeling she felt before passing out. It was like nothing she had experienced before. Orgasming with her feminine sex felt so much different than her new one.
Her wolf giggled to itself. It was happy that Ursa could finally let loose and get rid of all that tension within her. It waited patiently for Ursa to come out of her pleasure. She chuckled seeing Ursa’s cock resembling that of her kind and not human. It even had a sheath.
“Huh? Where? Claire!?” Ursa asked shakily, looking around for her companion. She panicked for a moment before seeing her wolf. She let out another groan before getting to her feet. Her legs were shaky but her anger helped her recover. “Again?!” She yelled to her wolf.
“Mmm, this time it was only after you passed out.” The wolf said calmly. It let out a chuckle before continuing. “My Goddess… your brain nearly melted after the second time. It’s a shame you didn’t get to try thrusting…”
Ursa grew bright red. She did not want to be having this conversation with her wolf. She could barely handle it with Claire earlier. She swore to herself she’d get ahold of how fast she finished.
“Oh? Looking to get more experience already? Was it that good?” Her wolf said with a cheeky tone. As they were technically one entity, Ursa’s wolf knew exactly how good it seemed.
“Shut up,” Ursa growled in embarrassment. She covered her nude body, trying to hide from her wolf.
“I wonder if my physical form has one now too… I do have the woman’s organ.” The wolf said, pondering. It couldn’t feel anything different with its spiritual form, but maybe Ursa needed to transform first.
Ursa gave the wolf a weird look before wondering what that would look like. She shook her head, wanting to get this over with. “What do you want?”
“Ahh, just to pass on another message. Rava says Toni has arrived.” Her wolf said, before getting up. Ursa was confused. “Claire will understand, you should wake up now.”
And with that, Ursa awoke. She found the sun shining on her face as she stirred awake. She was questioning what had happened last night when she felt something stir against her chest.
“Good morning.” Claire whispered before kissing Ursa’s cheek.
Chapter 90: Last Day
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Ursa finally understood. She caught her eyes lingering on Claire’s curves, on the bulge in her pants. How almost every movement Claire took caused her to look at her butt. She understood why the party had stared at her with so much lust for the past few days.
She wanted to cry out when Claire put her shirt on. She was upset that Claire put her perfect breasts away, just like she was upset when she watched her put her pants on. It was torturous to see her dress up after being with Claire last night. Ursa didn’t even care that the blankets she wore were tented.
Claire gave her a sly smile, “Goddess… we are going to have so much fun with you…” She said huskily. She walked back over to Ursa, noticing how her cock throbbed from under the blankets. Ursa’s expression was a mix of lust and pleading as she stared up at Claire.
A silent staredown occurred before Claire sat down. She took in Ursa’s topless form before looking down at her gift tenting the blanket. She had the urge to wrap her lips around it again, but let it pass. She took a deep breath, before talking. “Listen, you’re going to be incredibly lustful these next couple of days… do not hesitate to ask any of us for help.”
Ursa opened her mouth to object, but couldn’t find the words. She swallowed them before nodding. Claire smiled before whispering, “Good girl.” The powerful words that sent shivers down her own spine seemed to give Ursa a similar reaction.
Claire could see the peak of the blankets wetten as the words reverberated throughout Ursa’s body. She let out a sound similar to a whine before her eyes refocused on Claire. “Fuck… why does that sound so…” She whimpered. She could barely think after hearing that.
“Tell me about it. It made me cum just from hearing it…” Claire said, moving towards Ursa. Her switch was flipped now and she wanted another taste of their new member.
“Yeah, sucking my cock probably helped too.” Jasmine interrupted, spooking the two. She was leaning by the door watching them from afar. She smiled at them, taking in their reactions to her sneaking in. “Sorry… wanted to check on Claire.”
Ursa just nodded before hastily covering her breasts. She wasn’t used to being watched or seen, so having Jasmine’s eyes on her was too much. Jasmine chuckled before walking towards the two.
“Thanks Jaz… You should see Ursa’s co-” She tried to say, but Jasmine interrupted her with a kiss. Jasmine quickly pulled back before licking her lips.
“She tastes a bit different, less sweet than all of you…” She said, eyeing the tenting blanket. Ursa moved to cover herself more, but Claire grabbed her hand.
“It’s okay… it seems that she’s not quite ready it seems,” Claire whispered to Jasmine. The two exchanged a look before Jasmine moved back.
“Right, sorry Ursa. I got a bit too eager.” Jasmine said, rubbing the back of her neck. She didn’t care to hide her obvious arousal, letting the two see just how eager she was.
Again, Ursa was at a loss for words. Her body screamed to ravage the woman before her, but her mind was drawing a blank. She took a couple of deep breaths before letting the feeling pass. “It’s okay. I’ll have to get used to this…” She said meekly.
“Right,” Jasmine said, letting silence come over them. She took a moment to calm down before moving on. “I also came to ask about your new skills. Anything noteworthy?”
Claire nodded. “She showed me earlier. Seems like we need to find her a collar.” Jasmine gave her a confused look before biting her lip. The lewd gears turned in her mind. “Seems like her wolf affected her skills and preferences.”
“Oh, that’ll be fun… but, I’m more concerned with how it will be used in combat,” Jasmine said, letting her professional side take over. Given Ursa’s tribe, she was hoping that the warrior could help Claire with the frontline, easing her tanking burden.
“Ursa, show her the skill,” Claire said in a commanding tone. Ursa’s attention snapped to Claire before nodding. She offered Jasmine her arm before even realizing what had happened. “We’ll have to head back to the shopping district before we leave…”
Jasmine scanned the stats sheet, reading over their newest member's class and skills. She was a capable warrior with an extreme focus on physical attack. Her berserker skills could have been an issue without her special skill. Berserkers can be hard to fight alongside once they enter their enraged states.
“No wonder you could take on those bandits alone…” Jasmine said, getting to the woman’s stats. She had never seen such a specified spread of stats. Most people had stats distributed amongst nonessential ones, but Ursa’s Berserker class and Rava’s blessing funneled all of those into her physical stats. “Damn, no wonder She wanted us to recruit you.”
Ursa blushed before looking down. It felt different receiving compliments from the two. “Um, thanks” Was all she could muster at the moment.
“I also leveled up, and got an upgrade to my aura,” Claire said, holding her hand out to show Jasmine. Jasmine nodded, noting the upgrade complimented their newest member nicely.
“Damn, you’re quickly becoming a stat monster… We’ll have to see how you two fight together. But once we get used to her on the team, we might actually stand a chance against the Guard.” Jasmine said, already thinking about how best to train their newest member.
Claire nodded, “Good thing we still have a few requests to take care of. Also, we should get her on the potions as fast as possible. Almost had another incident last night…”
Jasmine nodded before offering her hand out to Claire. She helped her lover to her feet before they both looked to Ursa. “Welcome to the team, Ursa,” Jasmine said with a smile. “I’ll make sure Elsie doesn’t annoy you too much while you’re with us.”
“Thank you. It’s been a long while since I’ve even trained in a team, let alone fight. But I’ll do my best to fit in.” Ursa said, gaining some of her warrior confidence back.
“That’s all we ask. We can always work out the kinks in training.” Claire said. She beckoned Jasmine towards the door before continuing. “We should give her space to dress and think about all this.”
“True. We’ll be heading back to the shopping district again, let us know if you need anything.” Jasmine said before Claire led her to the door.
Finally, Ursa was able to breathe and relax. She lay on the bed, thinking over what happened last night and her new addition. She could feel both of her genitals ache for attention. She let out a whimper before giving in to that urge again.
Back inside the other room, Claire was already informing the other three about Ursa’s cock. She was explaining in great detail how it differed from theirs and how it felt within her. Both Lily and Ana looked extremely intrigued by the idea while Elsie seemed a bit more hesitant. She already had a bit of difficulty taking Claire’s girth, Ursa seemed like way too much for her.
“Other than that, she also seems to be an incredible warrior. Should be able to help our Paladin out quite a bit.” Jasmine chimed in, wanting to get back to the serious topic. “She’ll need some practice with us, but after that, she may even surpass my lethality.”
“That’s high praise,” Elsie said with a sly smile. “Developing a bit of a crush too?”
“Yeah, obviously.” Jasmine retorted back. Elsie bit her lip, not expecting a direct response. But, she understood Jasmine perfectly. She was just worried how Ursa would react when she accidentally hit her during training.
Ana grabbed her hand tightly, squeezing it to get her attention. ‘That’s why I’m here. We’ll make sure that doesn’t happen together.”
‘Thank you, Ana… Just don’t want to be on the other side of her anger again.’ Elsie replied. She smiled before speaking aloud. “I hope Claire can keep her under control if I accidentally hit her.”
“I don’t know, letting her have a bit of revenge might be a good idea,” Jasmine replied. She smiled at Elsie, already imagining the scene. Licking her lips just thinking about the aftermath.
“Fuck. I hope she opens up more… seeing her take revenge on Elsie would be quite hot.” Lily said huskily. She wanted to see the warrior finally let loose entirely and ravage her lovers. That would be an amazing sight to see.
“Mhmm, we’ll have to help her with that. She’s too shy at the moment.” Claire said with a smile. “But Goddess, it’ll be so worth it….”
Chapter 91: Travelling Dancer
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Alice looked out the carriage she was in, and a pit in her stomach started to form when the dirt road transitioned to paved. A sign that they were close to the fief’s capital city and the noblewoman’s castle. She bit her thumb, trying to calm her nerves, when her son tapped her leg.
“Mom, it’s going to be okay. Anka will protect us.” Toni said he grasped her free hand and held it tight. He nodded to the knight facing them and continued. She had several scars on her face and short, black hair. “And grandma’s guard.”
The knight smiled at Toni, the scar on her lips moving with her smile. “Right. But if we need to get involved, it could be war.” She laughed.
“Maeve. Be serious, please.” Alice said, starting to bounce her leg. If Lady Lloyd made a move on Toni and the guard had to step in, then Lady Elfreit would surely retaliate. Her mother-in-law was highly protective of Toni, which could lead to civil war. “Fuck. Why did She want us to even come here?”
“Relax. Lady Lloyd is a pig, but she’s not stupid.” Maeve said, leaning back. She glanced out the window at the platoon of guards that surrounded them. “Even with so few knights, we could probably handle her guard.”
“Really? You could?” Toni asked, beaming at the veteran knight. He contrasted his mother’s nervousness with his excitement. Maeve just nodded.
“From what I’ve heard, the guard is filled with nepo babies…” She said, her voice trailing off. There was only one woman to really be worried about if anything happened. “Except her Captain. She’d be the only real issue.”
“Oh! And why’s that?” Toni asked, leaning forward. His interest was piqued already. “Is she famous?”
Maeve shook her head. “No. But she’s not afraid of fighting underhandedly. She discarded her honor as a knight to work for such a heinous noblewoman…”
“Do you know her?” Toni asked, tilting his head. Despite Maeve’s preference for women, she had to admit Toni was too cute. She smiled warmly at the boy and nodded.
“A long time ago. We trained together back in the day. Her from back then would hate the her now is all I can really say.” Her smile slowly faded when she thought back on those days. “Gave up her pride for money.”
Toni tilted his head to the other side, thinking about Maeve’s words. He hated how she was being so vague about this mysterious captain. His mother squeezed his hands, signaling him not to push further. “Oh, um, that sounds pretty interesting.” He said softly.
Maeve gave him a nod. “Not really… Seen many women follow the same path. It’s unfortunate, but there are good knights too.” She sighed, thinking about all the women she’d seen fall down the same path. “Money corrupts.”
“True. Glad our Lady has a rigorous selection process….” Alice said. She glanced at her only child, her one reason for still living. “Like the one good Lady left.”
“You can say that again… even Her Majesty-” Maeve began before cutting herself off. She was about to go too far. “Ah, forget I said anything, Toni.”
Toni just nodded and looked at his mother with a confused look. “Treason to talk against the Queen. Please don’t even bring it up.” Alice said with another sigh. Her leg would not stop bouncing despite her attempts to control herself.
A knight in a full suit of armor pulled her horse close to the carriage. She saluted her Captain before speaking. “Captain?”
“Aye, what is it?” Maeve responded, returning the salute.
“The capital city is just on the horizon, should take another hour before we arrive.” The knight reported.
“Thank you, Lieutenant,” Maeve nodded and dismissed the woman. She moved back into formation, joining her squad. “Gods and Goddesses, I pray Lady Lloyd behaves herself…”
“Mhmm,” Alice agreed. She could feel her hands begin to sweat as they got closer to the capital city named after its Lady. She had heard the rumors about the boys that were taken to the city of Lloyd, and it made the pit in her stomach worsen.
“Isn’t this where Claire’s brother was taken?” Toni’s soft voice pulled his mother out of her nerves. He had his head out the window, peaking at the horizon. Alice thought back on the women she had met just a few weeks ago. Jasmine and Lily had talked about Claire.
“Surprised you remember that,” Alice responded.
“It’s tragic! Claire’s brother was taken from her? How could you not remember such a thing?” He asked, pulling his head back into the carriage.
Maeve gave Alice a look, and she waved her hand in dismissal. Not many people were fond of her shielding Toni from the horrors that could come from being a man. “Happens more than you’d think… but yes, this is where he would have been taken.”
“Wonder if we’ll meet him,” Toni said. Maeve opened her mouth, but Alice dismissed her again.
“Maybe… Toni, don’t get your hopes up. Not everyone is like grandma…” Alice said with pain. She hated having to expose her son to the realities of the world. Her maternal instincts were screaming at her to just shield him. “You may see things that will scar you forever here…”
Toni tilted his head again, making his mother’s scowl soften. “Like what?”
Maeve stepped in despite Alice’s objections. “A lot of women see men as mere objects. Having one in your possession boosts your status and having a harem even more.” She ignored the daggers Alice was staring at her. “This… Lady… she doesn’t even give dowries to the families. She just takes the-”
“That’s enough, Maeve! I get warning him, but do-” Alice sai,d almost yelling. She was cut off by Maeve again.
“No, he deserves to know what he’s walking into,” Maeve said, her voice rising to meet Alice’s. “At least a warning before entering!”
Alice opened her mouth to respond when Toni rushed to her side. “Mom, let her continue. Please, I want to know.” He gripped her hand tightly, pleading with his eyes. Alice let out another sigh, holding Toni’s face with her hand.
“Toni, sweetie… this isn’t some story or song. The city we are about to enter is filled with bad women. Like the demon queens from your stories, but these are entirely human. These are corrupt women who abuse their powers for their own selfish desires.” Alice said gently. “Myrtle is one of the worst, too. You already know she kidnapped Claire’s brother, but she’s done that countless times.”
Toni nodded. He knew bits and pieces about the situation. Despite Alice’s best efforts, he had gone behind her back to seek out the knowledge. “I understand.”
“She’s a greedy, lustful woman who takes what she wants. I don’t understand why Anka would even want us to visit her.” Alice continued. She sighed again, leaning back defeated. “If those go poorly and she makes a move on you, then grandma will retaliate.”
“Right. That’s why we mobilized so many knights. You wouldn’t typically need an entire 30-woman platoon to escort you.” Maeve added. “But, Myrtle is a step above the other noblewoman...”
“Mhmm, she does quite a bit of posturing around other nobles. Displaying herself as a just and merciful Lady who cares for her people. I don’t know how other Ladies fall for it.” Alice said spitefully.
“Most noblewomen don’t even speak with commoners. They are above that.” Maeve added. She scowled just thinking about all the noblewomen she’d been forced to interact with. “Though, there are a few just like Lady Elfreit who aren’t fucking hypocrites.”
“Really? Grandma’s one of the good ones?” Toni asked. Maeve’s expression broke, and she smiled.
“Yes. I lucked out joining her Guard back in the day. She gives me hope that nobles aren’t entirely corrupt. I just wish there were more like her.” Maeve said. She could count on her hand how many Ladies of the dozens out there were like that.
“You can say that again. I lucked out by meeting Grace.” Alice said thoughtlessly. She was thinking back on her wife.
“Mother? I wish I were able to meet her…” Toni said, dipping his head. Alice pulled his head into her chest and held him.
“Me too, sweetie.” She cooed. Alice took a moment to hold him before speaking again. “She would be so proud of you. Becoming a Bestowed, traveling on a pilgrimage.”
“Like hell she’d let Toni visit this place…” Maeve chimed in. She had fond memories of her young Lady. She even helped in her Knight training.
“True. She’d throw a silent fit. My goddess, if she were here, then maybe I would be less worried…. She’d attack Myrtle for even looking at Toni’s crotch…” Alice said solemnly.
“Aye, but that would guarantee a political incident,” Maeve said. Alice just nodded in agreement before letting go of Toni. Her nerves were eased somewhat, but her leg kept bouncing.
“Again. Why did She want us to come here?”
Chapter 92: Lady of the Land
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Alice was preparing Toni to depart from the carriage. She covered his body with a cloak, enchanted to make the wielder blend in better. His veil was exchanged for a scarf that lessened the effect of his blessing. He looked like a refugee, but it had to be done while he was in public.
“Couldn’t they have made it look better?” Toni whined, muffled by the scarf. He was squirming as his mother finished setting the cloak. “Could have made it a dress or something…”
Alice laughed slightly. Her son was fond of fashion. He wanted anything cute or beautiful, but these clothes were the opposite. “Shh… you can take them off once we’re inside.” She said warmly.
“Aww. Fine.” Toni said, crossing his arms. “Do I have to wear them when we go to the shopping district?”
Alice just nodded her head. She doubted they’d visit the district or it was even worth going to. Given the state of the citizens here, she doubted the fashion district was even a thing. She finished tying the cloak and turned the enchantment on with her own mana. “We’ll see… I don’t want to stay here long.”
Toni did his best to smile for his mom, but the scarf covered his mouth. She could only see her boy’s gleeful eyes as the pit in her stomach almost made her bend over. It physically hurt to bring him into this place, and what was rumored to be inside. She hugged him tightly before they heard a knock on the carriage door.
“Mistress, Master. Are you two ready?” A female knight’s voice called out. Alice pulled away from her son and took a series of deep breaths.
“Yes. Thank you.” She responded with a bit of shakiness.
The door opened to the carriage and the light entered the enclosed cabin. Alice first noticed the junior knight holding the door open for them, her head bowed in respect. Maeve, now in her armor and covered by her helmet, had her hand outstretched to help the two out of the carriage. Alice took her retainer’s hand and leaned on the woman’s strength to descend the step.
Before her was an assortment of knights, purple accents detailed her escorts, while a light shade of pink decorated the Lady’s knights. The two companies stood in formation facing each other, a noble welcome. Alice turned to help Toni down before letting him hold her arm. Maeve stood beside him.
Alice nearly flinched when the music started. Horns played a rhythmic noble tune as the entrance to the castle was slowly opened. She’d seen this hundreds of times, and been a part of it too, but she had never felt this much dread before. She was having trouble keeping her breathing steady as more guards appeared from within.
A detail of 10 knights exited the entrance before filing into two facing formations on each side of the entrance. They presented their decorative swords to the people about to emerge. The first one to appear was a knight in decorated armor, more cloth than steel. The Guard’s Captain.
She made it past the platoon of knights before turning and saluting them. They resheathed their arms as she turned back to face their guest. She bowed to them and without saying another word, stepped to the side to wait for her Lady. Alice felt a chill run down her spine, she knew the next person would be her. The noblewoman who all those rumors were.
“Attention!” The Captain’s booming voice broke the silence. Both Alice and Toni jumped. Alice had forgotten, while Toni did not know it was coming. It was followed by the sounds of feet moving together all around them and the shuffling of steel. Toni held Alice’s arm tightly before the woman emerged from within.
A middle-aged woman dressed in decorative fashion, adorned with pink all over. The rumors were true about her stature; the plump noble had overindulged herself over the years. Alice grimaced, knowing the state of some of this Lady’s citizens. She walked with confidence, strolling out as best she could before her captain came to her aid.
She leaned on her captain and walked towards the trio standing before her. The closer they got, the more Alice could start to confirm the rumors. Toad-like face? An overabundance of makeup? Faint smell of grease? All true, the closer the Lady got to them. Alice nearly had to cover her mouth as the woman's bizarre appearance nearly made her laugh.
She stopped several feet away from the trio before her captain detached from her and approached them. Maeve left Toni’s side and met her in the middle. The two saluted one another before walking off in sync to the side. The moment they stopped, another wave of shuffling feet and steel as the surrounding knights went back to at rest.
Lady Lloyd stepped forward and extended her hand in a gesture. “Welcome, Mistress and Master Elfreit, to Castle Lloyd.” Her voice matched her appearance. It sent another shiver down Alice’s spine before she responded. She guided Toni through a return bow.
“Thank you, Lady Lloyd. We are extremely pleased to meet you.” Alice said in her noblewoman's voice. One that Toni always found funny. She elbowed her son to stop him from giggling.
“Yes. It’s a pleasure to meet you.” Toni said with a faint chuckle. His voice had an immediate effect on the women around them. Alice, whose head was still down, heard the faint shuffling of the knights and saw Myrtle shift slightly. A silence fell over the crowd as the two came up from their bow. Alice held her serious face despite the urge to grimace.
“Ahh… yes, it’s Anthony, right?” Myrtle’s voice grated against Alice’s ears. Her lustful eyes scanned her son’s disguised figure. “It’s a shame you are dressed in such… plain clothing. I can tell from your voice how handsome you are.”
Alice bit her tongue. Handsome was nearly a dead word. A word from when men had a more equal footing in society. Only nobles used it now as a status or something. Alice wasn’t quite sure, but it was a word reserved entirely for men they fancied. Alice silently cursed Anka for making them come here.
Despite her urge to grimace at Myrtle licking her lips, she spoke back. “Yes. Anthony, and I’m Alice. Excuse his appearance as the Goddess Anka has blessed him with a troublesome blessing.” She said in her best voice. Myrtle just nodded, her eyes never leaving Toni.
“Yes. So I’ve heard.” Myrtle said, finally taking her eyes off Toni. She turned to her captain and continued. “Lillith, inform our guard that Lady Elfreit’s knights will take their duties while here.”
“Yes, my Lady,” The captain replied.
“Now, we should head in. The sun is getting hot.” The noblewoman said, fanning her face with her hand. She turned with no decorum and headed back towards the shade. Alice held Toni back from following.
“Not yet. Wait for her to enter like we practiced.” Alice whispered. Toni nodded back as the two captains departed from one another. Maeve returned to Toni’s side while Lillith entered the inner building.
“Now?” Toni whispered to his mother. Alice nodded as the three followed the captain inside. They passed the captain as she stood by the entrance. The moment they entered the building, Lilith signaled for the doors to close behind them. With a thud the wooden doors slammed together, and Alice’s nerves almost took over.
“Right this way. Myrtle will be out in a bit.” Lilith said, losing all her manners and even calling her Lady by her first name to guests. She led the trio to the castle’s courtroom while they waited for their host.
After a moment, their platoon of knights funneled in with a select number of Lady Lloyd’s guard joining. It was one of the conditions Lady Elfreit had set out in order for this visit to happen. Her own knights needed to take Lady Lloyd’s so that no incidents happened.
“Can I take this stuff off now?” Toni asked, tugging on his mother’s sleeve. Every fiber of her body told her to refuse, to make him keep it on. But this was Myrtle’s condition. She just nodded while biting her cheek. Toni let out a sigh of relief, he undid the scarf to reveal his blessing.
There was a shift from a few of Myrtle’s knights, but nobody moved. That was a good sign at least. Next, he undid the cloak to reveal his body and the outfit underneath. An extravagant white dress with purple accents covered his body. Alice got the final say in the dress, and she rejected any that showed off his belly.
Maeve retrieved the matching veil that Toni put on to complete the look. While it didn’t show off any skin, it still highlighted his figure. The veil and matching headpiece, a staple of his fashion, brought attention to his face. To his blessing.
A silence fell over the room. Lady Elfreit’s knights watched Lady Lloyd’s for anyone who dared to move. Lady Lloyd’s guards held their positions after a brief moment of shuffling. Alice let out a sigh of relief, knowing Myrtle had picked knights that were safe.
Then, the doors next to the throne opened, and Alice immediately held her breath again. Myrtle appeared from behind the door before pausing in shock. Her wide eyes filled with lust as she licked her lips. Alice instinctively moved to protect Toni before Lillith approached Myrtle. The captain pulled her Lady to her chair and helped her sit down.
“Well… the rumors of your beauty… were true,” Myrtle said between labored breaths.
Chapter 93: Caste Lloyd
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Toni bowed at the woman’s compliment, a cute gesture that nearly sent the woman into her chair. While Toni didn’t mind the compliment, Alice had to hold back her anger. She was used to women looking at her son with lust like this, but this woman was different. She just knew that the moment they stepped out of this noble setting, the woman’s facade would fall. All the dirty secrets and rumors surrounding Castle Lloyd would be proven.
Myrtle was able to recover, patting her sweating forehead with a handkerchief before she settled in her seat. She took a moment to catch her breath before turning to Lilith. The two whispered to one another before Myrtle scowled. After a brief moment, Myrtle turned back to her audience.
“Thank you for gracing us with your presence. It is truly a pleasure to meet all three of you. I have shuffled around my guard to make room for yours, though, the women with us currently will accompany them.” Myrtle spoke with the voice of a noble, similar to Alice’s fake act. “I hope you understand, I wish to be accommodating, but also need to be cautious with my property.”
Alice glanced at Maeve, who just nodded her head. It was a reasonable request, but they had to make sure to watch out for them. “Very well. Sorry for the cautiousness… We’ve already had a few incidents with him and other noblewomen.” Alice replied politely. They’ll have to accept it for now. “We just ask that the maid duties be accomplished by any butlers you have on staff.”
Myrtle took a moment to think. She rubbed her chin, doing her best to avoid looking at Toni. She could only concentrate on the noble talk when she couldn’t see him. “That… I can do. Lilith, inform the head maid of the change. Anything else?”
“Not at the moment. Thank you for the accommodations.” Alice said before bowing. The concessions she had to make were better than she had expected. Her gut told her something was wrong, but that could be discussed in private with Maeve.
“You are welcome. As guests of the house of Lloyd, it is my duty to accommodate you as best I can.” Myrtle said in a regal manner. Alice straightened up from her bow, ready for the formalities to be dropped. “Now, what was the reason for visiting again?”
“Pilgrimage. We were told to travel the land by our goddess Anka.” Alice replied, doing her best to project her anger of their goddess. “She blessed Toni with her power and wished for him to play around the country.”
“Ahh, that does make sense. Would want such a handsome young man to be shown off to the world.” Myrtle said, taking a glance back at the boy. Alice’s eye twitched at the word ‘handsome,’ but she calmed herself. “And I’d very much like to see this performance. How soon are you able to put it on?”
“Give us an hour to settle, and we can start preparing the show,” Alice responded. Toni shifted beside her, anxious to play already. Myrtle just nodded.
“Very well, I do believe your knights are bringing in your luggage as we speak. But I can give you the hour.” Myrtle said. She rested in her seat, waving her hand. A door flung open, and a young man appeared in a butler's suit. A tray in his hand with a glass ready for the woman.
The boy, Alice guessed he was just under 18, personally handed the glass to the noblewoman, his head bowing as he presented it. Alice studied the butler’s suit, which looked somewhat worn. After Myrtle took the glass, he raised his head and looked towards their guests. He bowed to them before excusing himself.
Alice furrowed her brow. After getting a good look at his face, he was definitely younger than Toni. He had green eyes and brown hair with a professional smile. Alice glanced at Maeve, who just nodded. Another thing to discuss when they were alone.
Myrtle took a sip of her drink before continuing. “Ahh… well, you’ll have the entire western wing to yourself. Make yourselves at home. Lilith, see to it that our best butlers attend to their needs.” Lilith nodded before excusing herself, following the butler. “If you’ll follow Lieutenant Cassidy, she’ll escort you to your quarters. I look forward to your performance.”
The trio bowed in unison before turning to exit the room. One of the Lady’s knights directed the three to the western parts of the castle. Along the way, Alice noticed more butlers and an assortment of treasures littering the halls. Seems Lady Lloyd’s family was highly accomplished nearly a century ago.
The lieutenant led them through high-arched hallways lined with painted portraits and golden sconces, each one a monument to the long and lavish history of House Lloyd. Cassidy marched a few steps ahead, her sword clinking softly against her hip with each stride. She didn’t speak unless necessary, but her watchful glances back at Toni weren’t lost on Alice.
They passed another butler in the corridor, this one no older than 14. He stopped, stood tall, and bowed as they passed. Toni gave a polite smile in return, but Alice caught the way his hand moved subtly toward hers. She took it.
“This place gives me the creeps,” he whispered, so low only she and Maeve could hear.
Maeve nodded. “I’m not seeing a single adult man here.”
“Or a boy older than Toni,” Alice added grimly.
Cassidy finally stopped beside an intricately designed door flanked by twin lion carvings. “These are your quarters. Food will be delivered shortly. You’ll find all your luggage has been brought here. If you need anything, ring the bell by the fireplace.”
“Thank you, Lieutenant,” Alice replied coolly, watching Cassidy turn on her heel and stride away.
As soon as the footsteps faded, the three slipped inside. The room was grand, with velvet curtains, feather-stuffed couches, and a view of the garden just outside their room. But none of them took in the beauty. The moment the door clicked shut, Alice locked it.
“We need to be careful,” she said, voice low.
“I counted six underage butlers,” Maeve said, pacing. “None older than sixteen. All too polite. Boys are typically rowdier. Hard to get them in line or discipline them.”
Alice let out a forced laugh. She sat on the edge of the velvet chaise. “This place smells like control. And possession.”
Toni sat beside her, eyes down. “That one boy. The butler from the throne room. He looked scared. Just for a second, when he handed her the glass.”
Maeve stopped pacing. “You saw it too?”
Alice nodded. “It’s a front. Everything’s too polished and clean. Myrtle Lloyd is hiding her true nature. Though I’m surprised she’s so brazen with the underage boys. Wonder how she spins that.”
Maeve rubbed her chin. “Maybe she tells others that they were rescued… or gifts…”
Alice shuddered at the thought. “Fucking nobles…”
Toni looked up. “So what do we do?”
Alice reached over and cupped his cheek, her eyes fierce despite her soft touch. “We do what we came to do. Get this performance over with and then spend the night. Just like we planned on it.”
Toni nodded. “Okay, Mom. I hope nothing goes wrong… been a few days since I’ve danced.”
And just like that, Alice’s anxiety slowly dispersed. Watching her son prepare for a performance and stretch always filled her with nostalgia. He diligently stretched his body, unbothered by the creeping sense of dread hanging over the two women.
“Just like that, and he’s not even bothered anymore.” Maeve chuckled beside Alice. She joined Alice in sitting on her bed. “Lady Elfreit and Grace were the same way… she must have imprinted it on him before she passed…”
“Mmm, one-track minds… makes me feel like she’s still here sometimes. Even if they weren’t biologically related, Toni acts just like her.” Alice said, reminiscing. “Well, once you get past that tough gal facade…”
Maeve chuckled again. “That’s true… she was kind of a crybaby.”
The last bit of her anxiety left her when Alice thought of her wife crying. Those happy tears after Alice had given birth. The tears that came when they’d reunite after a long deployment. She missed all of it so much. “Yeah… thankfully Toni didn’t take after that…”
Toni, who was stretching, was only half listening to them talk. He couldn’t stop thinking about the butler from before and that fear that overcame him right before he bowed. What made him look so afraid? Why did all the other boys look scared too? Why wouldn’t they tell him anything?
A knock was heard on the decorated, oak door. It reverberated through the room, silencing the two. Maeve leaped to approach the door, hoping it was her lieutenant. She half expected some sort of ambush to capture Toni.. She had her sword in her right hand, using her left to open the door and hide her blade.
Thankfully, it was one of hers. “Captain. Everything is in order, the Lady’s knights have assisted us with our living space.”
Chapter 94: Preparations
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After Maeve left to inspect the living situation, Toni continued his stretching routine. His mother idly watched as she thought about the situation they were in. She didn’t require as much prep work for a show as Toni did. She just needed to make sure their instruments were tuned and working properly. But her thoughts wouldn’t let her rest.
“Is this really what She wants?” Alice asked herself. While she grew to dislike Anka for her flippant nature over the years, she knew the goddess had a good heart. She wouldn’t intentionally put Toni in danger. So why bring him here? To a place like this?
“You know how She can be,” Toni responded while stretching his hips with a dynamic stretch. “She has a reason for this being our first stop.”
Alice rolled her eyes. “I don’t doubt that… Took nearly two months to get here, and for what? There’s nothing special about this city. If it were influence She wanted, we passed through half a dozen more powerful domains.”
“Right! That’s why I recognized Lady Lloyd’s clothing. She must have gotten them from Fyre! Can we stop there?” Toni said, perking up. He had heard and seen the fashion from Fyre, the city exporting all sorts of interesting clothing.
“Maybe… we’ll see,” Alice said, lying back on the bed. She stared up at the ceiling, trying to wrap her head around the Goddess’s plan for this visit. Myrtle wasn’t the most influential noblewoman or even one with a vast amount of wealth. They passed through one Lady’s land that was the left hand of the Queen. Why wouldn’t Anka want Toni to visit there?
What would a lower-status noble even do for Toni? Was it to open his eyes to the horrors that men go through? But then why did she say the opposite for so long? Or was something going to happen here?
Toni began humming a tune while he finished his stretching. Alice was frowning as she listened to the tune. It calmed her mood to listen to his voice. It lulled her away from the turmoil within her. She could feel her shoulders relax as she listened to his calming voice.
A knock came from the door.
Alice shot up. Maeve shouldn’t be back so soon. The knock was also far too gentle for any of the knights. Her calm mood was shattered, and the nerves quickly replaced it. She waved to Toni to move behind her. “Yes? Who is it?”
“Milady’s butler… I have a message for you, Lady Alice.” His gentle, professional voice penetrated the door. Alice moved to the door while Toni moved towards the balcony. “May I come in?”
Alice signaled Toni to prepare himself before cautiously cracking the door open. Just enough for her to see their visitor. It was the boy from before. The one with green eyes from the courtroom. They seemed so empty looking up at her. For a moment, they looked vaguely familiar. He moved back slightly as Alice opened the door more. She looked around for anyone else.
“Yes?” Alice asked quietly.
“My Lady wishes to know how much longer.” The boy said before bowing before Alice. “And if I can help in any way.”
Alice studied the boy, his head down as he bowed. She looked around once more before moving to the side to let him in. “It shouldn’t take long, we have to apply our makeup and move our instruments. Do you mind helping with those?”
“Not at all.” He said, stepping into the room.
Toni eyed him from across the room, wary of the emptiness in his expression. What’s your name?” Toni asked.
The boy paused and hesitated. Only for a moment, he cleared his throat and spoke. “Casseus. The name given to me by My Lady.” He said, fixing his blazer.
Alice nearly flinched. So many questions popped up in her head after hearing him. Her stomach churned just thinking about the premise. Stripping him of his family and name. She glanced at her son, who tilted his head slightly before putting on a wide smile.
“Nice to meet you, Casseus,” Toni said, approaching the boy. He held his hand out to shake the butler’s hand. Casseus nodded and took his hand.
Casseus shook his hand politely, with grace and professionalism. “Likewise. Are these the instruments you’d like moved?”
Toni nodded, his expression unreadable now. He moved back to the bedside, where Alice had already begun arranging the makeup.
“Yes. If you see any of our knights, could you ask for Maeve? We’ll need her help, too.” Toni said with a smile.
“Certainly,” Casseus said with a bow. The two watched as the boy grabbed the case for the lute and guitar before exiting the room. Toni took a moment to let him get further away before speaking.
“His wrists have scars on them.” He said, losing all enthusiasm from before.
“So that’s what that was…” Alice said, rubbing her chin. She’d have to commend her son for such a smart maneuver. “Smart move distracting him with a handshake...”
“I caught a glimpse of them when he adjusted his coat…” Toni said, moving his face close to his mother. He closed his eyes and waited patiently for her to start. “Though… I wish I could have hugged him.”
“When did you get so perceptive?” Alice asked in jest. She knew Toni was smarter than he seemed. She dipped the brush into the foundation and smiled at her boy.
“Had to be… kept a lot from me…” He said, between his mother’s passes with a brush. He forced back a smile.
Alice paused and let out a sigh. “I tried really hard to keep the horrors of the world from you. Grandma and I wished to keep you the joyful boy-”
“I know. But it’s time I learn,” Toni said, cutting her off. He’s heard the explanation plenty of times. “Maybe that’s why She wants us here.”
Alice took a deep breath and continued. “It’s possible, but there are far worse women than Myrtle.” She gently applied the foundation to his face. She giggled as he squirmed under her brush. It never got old seeing him that way.
“Then why?” Toni asked.
“I don’t know…” Alice said, fixing the coating she applied. “Goddesses are hard to understand. They see things we could never comprehend. I’ve learned to stop applying human logic to them.”
Toni scrunched his face in annoyance, causing her to laugh. She moved on from the foundation and started on his eyeliner. She adjusted him so she could get a better angle. She held him down as he fought the urge to squirm.
“Do you think she talks with Claire’s Goddess?” Toni asked, shifting slightly. He was fighting the urge to pull away.
“Maybe. Wouldn’t surprise me.” Alice said, smiling at her son’s reaction to the brush. “Lady Anka seemed to know of her.”
“Is that why we’re here?” Toni asked.
Alice tilted her head as she finished one of his eyes. She thought for a moment as she gently applied the mascara. “Could be… Jasmine said her brother was taken here…”
“Then it has to be because of him!” Toni nearly shouted. He blinked his eye rapidly as Alice moved back.
She laughed gently. “Could be… but like I said, don’t apply logic to the actions of Goddesses.”
She quickly got his left eye done, letting him squirm as much as he wanted to for a minute. She pulled the lipstick from the carrier and readied it for him. “Enough of that… we should focus on your performance for tonight.”
Toni grabbed the lipstick from his mother. He took a deep breath, his mind racing with questions. “Fine. But that must be why we’re here.”
“But for what purpose? Smuggle him out?” Alice asked, humoring him for a moment. “There’s not much we can do if we do find him.”
Toni pursed his lips, staring into his reflection. His mom was right. What would they be able to do? He applied the blue lipstick to his lips, thinking deeply about all of it.
“Now… what songs would you like to play?” Alice asked, flipping through their catalogue. Alice flipped through the pages of music sheets filled with stories and adventures. She stopped on a hymn about a warrior’s quest to return her brother.
As if reading her mind, Toni replied with the hymn’s name. “Penelope’s Brother.”
Chapter 95: Chapter 94: Performance
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Alice wanted to. She really did, but she advised Toni against it. It would be funny to present that song before her. But Myrtle was the law in this land, especially in her own estate.
Toni picked the safer choices. A few classics he enjoyed personally. Then he picked a few that would flatter the nobles in attendance, as much as it annoyed him.
Another knock came from the door, pausing their preparations. “Yes?” Alice asked.
“Lady Alice, I’ve returned with Maeve to help.” The butler replied from behind the door.
“Coming,” Alice said, moving towards the door. “How’s the living situation?”
“Good. Well, more than good. It seems she pulled out all the stops.” Maeve said entering the room. “Your Lady is a gracious host.”
“Thank you, Mistress Maeve,” Casseus said, gracefully bowing.
“Just Maeve is fine,” Maeve said with a small smile. “If you can grab that box right there, I can take care of the harp.”
“Yes ma’am.” Casseus bowed again before grabbing the box filled with smaller percussion instruments.
Maeve waited until she could no longer hear his footsteps before turning to the mother and son. “He’s got scars on his wrists.”
“We saw. Well, Toni saw.” Alice said, patting Toni on his back. “What kind of scarring?”
“Looked like restraints. Old, and like he wore them for a long time. I caught a glimpse under his collar… He has one there, too.” Maeve said, crouching down to pick up the harp’s case.
“Think they’re all like that?” Alice asked. She shifted uncomfortably on the bed. Her stomach was churning.
“That would explain all the high collars…” Toni said. “Thought they looked… tacky.”
The two women exchanged a glance. “Most likely. Gods…” Maeve said in disgust. “I can have my knights try to look around, but I doubt we’ll find anything noteworthy…”
“True. Best not to upset Myrtle with any investigations…” Alice said, rubbing her chin.
“Ohh!” Toni said excitedly. “I could ask for one of them to help with my bath. Get a better look then.”
Both women looked at him. There really was no point in finding out more, as they couldn’t do anything about it. “Sure… Just, don’t get your hopes up.” Maeve said, leaving the room with the harp.
Toni stared at the doorway, watching the woman leave. His thoughts were on the butler and his near-perfect professionalism. How his smile never reached his emerald colored eyes. The practiced movements and gestures that seemed so hollow. Toni hated it all.
Alice packed up the makeup, letting her son wallow in his thoughts for a moment. She set the box aside and picked up their itinerary for the night. Her son had thrown in a few songs with subtle jabs towards their host. She giggled softly before tapping his shoulder.
“Come on, we should get going.”
They entered the estate’s grand hall, the lower seating filled with commoners while the nobles took the booths above them. Alice couldn’t help but laugh at the setup. Myrtle probably thought she was a generous Lady by inviting her people in to see the performance. But her people had those same dead eyes.
Toni was looking up towards their hostess’s booth, where her captain and head butler stood. He could see that Casseus was incredibly tense, even from the stage. He stood unmoving while the two women conversed. His heart ached for the poor boy.
His mom, preparing her guitar with a few strokes, brought him back to the stage. His adrenaline started to kick in as he surveyed the crowd. They wore similar eyes to the butlers, ones of gilded perfection. Their smiles never reached their eyes. For a moment, he froze.
Then his mom’s guitar started playing, silencing the crowd's murmurs. The notes beckoned for him to sing despite his distaste. His mom repeated the intro once more, Toni’s frozen state making her panic for a moment. Then he began.
His voice filled the stage and reverberated through the halls. Their first song was supposed to butter up the nobles in attendance, but Toni’s voice wasn’t filled with the joy they’d expect. It was filled with longing and deep sadness as he sang about the noble knight’s journey.
Despite the worry that their host would pick up on the reason behind his despair, she was the first to stand up and clap after he finished. The rest of the nobles joined in, while the commoners quickly joined. It seems Toni’s subtle jabs fell on deaf ears.
After the crowd settled, Alice quickly started on the more upbeat tune. It was one of the more famous tunes they would be playing. She could see the recognition form on the faces before them as the commoners’ eyes finally lit up. Toni started dancing as he sang the joyful tune. A stark contrast to his previous song.
The crowd clapped along as he danced and sang for their enjoyment. A wide smile on his face as he gracefully danced across the stage. His rhythmic dancing entranced the audience enough for some of the crowd to join in on the dancing. His performance perfectly bled into the next one.
Another more famous tune, one played at festivals for Benos, and a celebratory tune of the harvest. Given the time of year, he thought it’d be appropriate. The commoners left their seats as joy descended upon them. They danced along to the performance as the nobles watched from above.
All this time, though, Toni refused to look towards Myrtle. Not because of her or the nobles alongside her, but because of the boy. If he saw how Casseus looked right now, he’d lose all joy and momentum in his performance. He had a special song in mind for them.
With an illustrious bow, he finished the song. Applause boomed and echoed across the stage as the common women applauded him. He continued on with a few more songs with similar tunes, meant to please a crowd. Get them all excited and happy for his finale.
This is where he wished to play “Penelope’s Brother” to hammer home his sorrow from the first song, but Alice rejected the idea. So, he went for a different song. Along the same lines, but more of a tragic romance than anything. It was meant to tug on the heartstrings of all in attendance.
Alice moved to the harp, her tune gentle and quiet. Toni let the rowdy crowd settle before starting his performance. All eyes were on him as the harp’s melody grew louder and louder with each verse. He began the accompanying dance, the opposite of his usual dances.
Slow, drawn-out movements. His voice began on the next verse, his movements extenuating his sorrowful voice. The slower movements and drawn-out words captivated the audience as even the talking nobles quieted down. Now was the time to look towards their host’s booth.
Toni looked towards the butler as he sang about lost love and abandonment. He could just make out the boy’s shadowy figure as he stood like a statue. It was for a brief moment, but Toni saw him falter. He continued to look up towards the booth, letting Myrtle believe he was focused on her, as he sang.
The song was about a woman whose lover was taken from her during war. Her sorrow about missing her wife and the torture she must be enduring. Toni took a moment to look towards their host, looking for any signs of recognition. But the woman leaned forward, too engrossed in the performance to care about the words.
Though, her captain did seem put off. But Toni ignored the woman and looked back to Casseus. A smile grew on his face as the song came to its resolution. The woman reuniting with her lost love and caring for the scarred woman.
Toni saw the boy move. He couldn’t make out what he was doing, but it was better than standing like a statue. His smile widened as the songs slowly came to an end. He finished his performance with a deep bow.
Silence filled the room after they finished. The audience was stunned by the sudden change in tones and by the beautiful display. Myrtle was the first to clap; her booming applause led more to join in. Toni soaked in the applause, loving the attention before standing back up.
The hall grew quiet as he spoke. “Thank you! It was so much fun performing for you all. Sorry for the sudden tone change for the finale, it’s one of my personal favorites.” He cried out as Alice joined him.
The two bowed before the audience before another round of applause erupted, and the curtains closed. The two were now covered by the velvet curtains and Maeve joined them.
“Thank the gods Myrtle isn’t the brightest…” Maeve whispered to the two.
Chapter 96: Post-Show
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After the performance, Myrtle could not stop praising the young performer. She gushed over him behind the stage. Toni smiled widely with a bouquet gifted to him by his host. Both the nobles and common women enjoyed his performance, and to top it off, he received a level up.
He decided to check on that later. Right now, he was focused on thanking his audience. After Myrtle reluctantly shuffled to the side, a line of women came up to thank him. Maeve stood by, on guard for anyone who might be affected by his blessing.
After letting her son revel in the post-show attention, Alice beckoned for Toni to wrap it up. She was tired and wanted a bath. Her age only froze for her external image. Inside, she was getting up there. Something she hadn’t really noticed until recently.
“Oh! I do have a request of Lady Lloyd.” Toni said, scanning for the woman. She was being fanned by Casseus while sitting on the opposite side of the room, obscured by the crowd of women. Toni clasped his hands together and spoke to the group, “I apologize for cutting this short, may I speak with her in private?”
The women, almost entranced, nodded enthusiastically before shuffling out of the room. It took nearly five minutes for them all to leave, but they did. Myrtle was on her feet now, Casseus still fanning her, while Lilith appeared beside her.
“Ah! Lady Lloyd! Is it okay if I borrow your butler? I seemed to have worked up a sweat and need some assistance bathing.” Toni said, putting on a cutesy show for the Lady. Alice held back her grimace at the obvious lust in their host’s eye. For some reason, she still felt incredibly bothered by her.
“Uh, why yes. I can have a butler sent to meet you there.” Myrtle said after clearing her throat.
“Hmm, I would prefer if it were someone I already knew…” Toni said, continuing the show. He tilted his head and pretended to think for a moment. “Oh! Casseus! Do you mind if Casseus attends to me?”
Toni noticed a shift in Lilith’s demeanor from the corner of his eye. She crossed her arms and had an obvious scowl. Before she could speak, Myrtle responded. “Why of course. I’ll have him sent-”
“My Lady. A moment?” Lilith interrupted her. A silence fell over the room. Maeve found it odd that a Lady like Myrtle would let her captain interrupt her. Seems her old friend has more sway than she realized.
The two shuffled off and whispered to one another. Toni did his best to decipher what they were saying, but couldn’t. Myrtle with her ever-gilded expression, smiling softly, and Lilith with her arms folded, one gloved finger tapping rhythmically against her bicep. Her lips moved with practiced subtlety, but her eyes flicked to Casseus.
Toni watched the boy, still fanning his Lady, freeze for a moment. Only a brief moment before resuming his fanning. Toni was studying the boy when Myrtle waved her hand.
“Toni… Captain Lilith here is concerned. Casseus, if you will, stand here.” She pointed before her, and he dutifully moved to position. She reached for the boy's collar, and Toni noticed another subtle flinch. She pulled back the collar and showed off his bruising. “You might get the wrong idea about these…”
None of the three expected her to show them that. Toni was stunned for a moment before the woman continued in a noble, practiced manner. “You see, I have quite a few butlers who are underage… Tragic stories… They were found by my guard being held captive or trying to be sold…”
Toni nodded, finally recovering. Still somewhat shocked at the display.
Myrtle released the boy’s collar and patted his back. This time, Casseus didn’t react. To Toni, it only seemed like his eyes dimmed. “These boys were taken from their homes by ruthless savages, and I made it my mission to return them to their families. The butlers employed here are ones who lost their families or could not be found.” Her gaze moved over to Alice, trying to appeal to her maternal instincts.
“That’s… very noble of you,” Toni said, shifting in his stance. He thought his next words over carefully. “I-I can’t even imagine what you must have gone through, Casseus…”
“Yes. Almost all the boys here are like this. Carrying the scars of their torment…” Myrtle said in a voice that seemed practiced to Toni.
“Um, then I understand if you’d prefer him not to attend to-” Toni began to say, but Myrtle held up her hand.
“Nonsense. He’ll meet you down there within the hour. Just wanted to inform you before seeing them…” She said. She let the silence engulf the group before clapping her hands together. “Enough of that. Casseus, are you up for it?”
Casseus bowed and spoke. “Yes, my Lady.”
“Good. Have Beau replace you for the night and prepare the bath for our guest. He deserves a reward after that performance.” She said enthusiastically. Toni wanted to believe the woman was genuine, but the subtle glances she took of him seemed off. Even compared to others, her gaze seemed… predatory.
“You’re too kind,” Toni said with a smile and a practiced curtsy.
Myrtle bowed before Toni and returned his smile. “Now, I must return to my room. I hope I see you before the end of the night. But, just in case. I hope you have a good night.” She turned and left. Casseus and Lilith followed her out, leaving the trio in silence.
They waited for the footsteps to disappear before speaking. “Are you buying it?” Maeve broke the silence.
“I… I want to.” Toni admitted with a sigh. “I want to believe nothing sinister is going on… But the way Casseus reacts to her touch or even her presence… Something is off.”
“Mmm, must be the spin she tells other nobles,” Alice added. She was rubbing her chin in thought. “It seemed so weird, having these boys being shown off so brazenly…”
“Fuck. Lilith looked ready to explode when you asked for him. Her nostrils still flare when she gets angry.” Maeve said with a sigh.
“Oh? You know her?” Alice asked, tilting her head. Maeve just nodded.
“Enough to know her tells… spill it.” Alice prodded.
Maeve pursed her lips and crossed her arms. “Fine. But on the way back to your room.” She said defiantly.
Alice grinned and held out her hand for her son, beckoning him to join them. The trio left the backstage room and headed towards the west wing while Maeve spoke.
“We went to the academy together, same year and class. Started off as rivals. Then became friends. After leaving for our assignments, we lost touch.” Maeve did her best to summarize their history.
“Oh, come on. There’s obviously more!” Alice teased. “That’s not enough to know her tells! That’s something a wife would know.”
“That’s it.”
“Sure it is,” Alice said, clearly enjoying herself. “I’m sure Daisy would know.”
Maeve paused at the mention of her wife’s name. She scrunched her face, then let out a long sigh. “Do not bring this up to my wife.”
“And why not?” Alice said, squeezing Toni’s hand tightly. The boy giggled at the back and forth.
“She… does not like Lilith,” Maeve admitted. She kept her eyes closed as she admitted something she thought she’d only tell her wife. “We… used to date.”
“That makes more sense. Explains the distance too.” Alice said, continuing on towards their room. Toni was pulled alongside her as their knight followed.
“That came after,” Maeve muttered. She immediately regretted saying it.
“Oh! That’s the juicy bit!” Alice said, glancing back towards her retainer. “You have to tell me now.”
“It’s complicated, Alice,” Mave said, gaining her composure again. “Daisy was never the jealous type, so it’s not because we dated…”
The smile faded from Alice’s face as she noticed Maeve's tone become more serious. It was true, Daisy had even told Maeve that she understood needing comfort while on assignment. Daisy just cared that she returned in one piece to her and their daughter. “Are you going to be okay? Did meeting her stir up old feelings?”
Maeve nodded slowly. “Somewhat. She changed after her first assignment. The friend I had… she didn’t come back. I searched for her in every conversation, every look. But she was gone. What returned was someone colder. Calculating. She spoke about people like they were tools. Stepping stones. It was like her compassion had been carved out.”
Alice offered her other hand to her retainer. Maeve took it and grasped it tightly. “She admitted that she was only visiting me because of my Lady’s influence… that set Daisy off and I haven’t spoken to her since…”
“Damn… now I feel like an ass,” Alice admitted. “Thought it was some puppy love…”
“It was. But our friendship was real.” Maeve said as they reached their door. “That’s enough of that. Toni, I’ll accompany you to the bath and stand guard.” She opened the door for the two, and they funneled in.
“Sorry for bringing it up,” Alice said, patting her arm.
“Don’t be. I’ll need to face her at some point during this visit.” Maeve said.
Chapter 97: In the Bath
Notes:
Warning: Chapter is gay
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Toni sauntered into the bath, his heart began to race slightly as he entered. He felt a bit nervous since he hadn’t met many other boys, which made him anxious. But then they would also be in the bath. He could feel his nerves begin to spike as he undressed.
He took the dress he performed in off, throwing it in a bin beside him. He took a deep breath before taking his veil off and accessories. At least Casseus wasn’t here to watch him undress as well.
He stood in his underwear, a towel in his hands, when he called out. “Casseus?”
“Right inside, Master Toni.” His voice came from within the room.
Toni took a deep breath before entering. He half expected Casseus to be nude as well, and was a bit disappointed that the boy wasn’t. He had taken off his jacket and rolled up his sleeves, revealing those scars.
He bowed before Toni. “Need help removing your makeup?”
“Yes, please,” Toni said, surprised at his disappointment.
He sat before a running fountain and closed his eyes. He waited patiently for Casseus to start. He could hear the stream get interrupted before a soaked washcloth touched his face. He let out a gasp, causing his attendant to stop.
“Are you alright?” Casseus’s calm voice called out. He pulled the washcloth away and inspected Toni’s face.
“Y-yes… just surprised me,” Toni mumbled. He could feel his face heat up and realized he might be blushing. He calmed down as best he could and beckoned Casseus to continue.
“I’ll be gentler then, my lord,” Casseus whispered to Toni.
He let out a softer gasp when the warm washcloth touched his face again. He didn’t flinch away from it and let the butler clean his face. The boy focused on his left side first, wiping away the foundation and eyeliner with a gentle precision. Toni opened his eye once while Casseus was wringing the cloth.
Toni released the breath he didn’t realize he was holding. Casseus was focused on rewetting the washcloth, so he didn’t notice Toni watching him. Toni gulped upon seeing the faint muscles on the boy’s forearms flex as he moved. His rolled-up sleeves and unbuttoned shirt showed off more skin.
Toni closed his eye, shutting it tightly when Casseus moved. He could feel his face redden as he waited for the washcloth to touch his face again. He bit the inside of his cheek to stop his reaction to the gentle touch.
“Am I pressing too hard?” Casseus asked, his voice gentle and quiet. He had noticed how tense Toni looked.
“No,” He said, a bit too loud. Toni shook his head and cleared his throat, regaining some of his posture. “No, it’s okay. Please continue.”
He felt Casseus’s precise movements as he finished cleaning the rest of his makeup. His gentle, but firm touch to the eyes, clearing all the eyeliner and mascara. His touch seared into Toni’s mind as he held Toni’s head in place. Toni didn’t understand what was going on.
“There… that should be all the makeup.” Casseus’s calm voice reverberated in Toni’s mind.
He opened his eyes, surprisingly meeting the butler’s gaze. He hesitated upon seeing those emerald eyes so close. Casseus was inspecting the dancer’s face for any missing spots, unknowing of what he was doing to Toni.
He pulled away from the gaze, setting the washcloth to the side. He gently washed his hands under the running water. Without looking back, he asked, “Do you need help washing your hair as well?”
It took a moment for Toni to respond, his gaze on the back of the brunette’s head. His mind was still stuck on their eyes meeting. “Uh… yes, please,” Toni asked meekly.
Casseus turned to face him, a gentle smile on his face. It caused Toni’s heart to skip. It was the first genuine smile he’d seen from Casseus. This one made it up to his eyes, which seemed so full of life right now.
“Lie back against this, if you please,” He said, patting the basin with running water. Toni followed his command, lying his head back and looking up at him. He was starstruck for a moment.
“I recommend closing your eyes, the soap can hurt your eyes,” Casseus whispered too close to Toni’s ear.
Toni nodded, reveling in the feeling of Casseus’s breath hitting his skin. A bit of coolness in this steam-filled room. He didn’t understand any of this. He’d been bathed by maids numerous times and hadn’t felt this… weird. Why was it different now?
His thought was interrupted by Casseus’s touch on his forehead, pushing his head back towards the running water. All thoughts nearly stopped as he pulled his legs close together. Toni could feel his body react to the butler’s touch and couldn’t imagine him seeing that. He’d die of embarrassment. He held the towel he had clung to previously close to his lap.
“Okay, your hair is nice and wet now,” Casseus whispered into Toni’s ear, causing him to squirm. He pulled Toni’s head up a bit and reached for the soap. He rubbed the soap into another washcloth. “Now to add the soap…”
Toni’s toes curled, feeling Casseus’s fingers run through his hair. His touch electrified the dancer’s body as he lathered soap all over his golden hair. He massaged Toni’s scalp with practiced ease while Toni felt like he was melting.
“Are you doing all right?” Casseus asked softly. He stopped moving his hands, worried about Toni’s state.
“Um, yes… just sleepy…” Toni said meekly. He barely heard his own voice over the basin.
“That makes sense after that performance,” Casseus said, resuming his movements. For some reason, this compliment felt different compared to all other compliments he had received. It felt special.
“I do have one question, if you don’t mind,” Casseus said, slowing his hands slightly.
“Yes?” Toni asked.
“You’re a bestowed right? I heard Lilith talking about it with my Lady and I’ve always been curious about them…” He asked, pausing all movement.
“I am, yes,” Toni said, shifting slightly. He pointed to his mole near his mouth and continued. “My Goddess, Anka, marked me with her blessing. She granted me her beauty.”
“I see… the beauty makes sense,” Casseus mumbled to himself. He continued moving his hands, unknowing of what he had just done. “Have you met others like you?”
It took a moment for Toni to respond. His mind was too occupied with Casseus’s words. “Uh… No… but I briefly met a woman who was a Goddess’s champion.”
“What’s the difference?”
“Um, Bestowed embody an aspect of their Goddess,” Toni explained, “ like with me it’s Anka’s beauty. While a champion is different. They’re more like a Goddess’s sword, sent out on a divine quest or task.”
“I think so, master Toni,” Casseus replied. He idly massaged Toni’s head while he spoke. “She must have her work cut out for her…”
“Mhmm, my mom told me about it,” Toni said, remembering the redheaded woman he briefly met. “Her Goddess wanted to end the commodification of men or something like that… I think her name was Claire, but I don’t quite remember.”
Casseus’s hands paused for a moment. Long enough for Toni to open his eyes, the boy was staring off into nothing, the emptiness back in his eyes, before he shook his head. His hands resumed, “Sounds like a noble mission…”
There was a moment of silence between the two while Casseus massaged Toni’s scalp. “I do hope she succeeds. Seeing those scars on you makes my stomach turn…”
He felt Casseus’s hands stop once more, before he gently pressed against Toni’s forehead. He pushed the dancer’s head back towards the water, rinsing his hair. Toni could feel the running water hit his skin as he thought about his reaction to Casseus’s words.
“All done, my lord,” Casseus said softly. He helped move Toni’s head back and inspected him. “Seems like all the suds are gone too, you may open your eyes.”
Toni did as he was told, staring into those bright green eyes again. His heart fluttered again as those eyes traced over his face. The butler was dutifully inspecting Toni for any leftover soap or makeup.
“Would you like help with your back as well?” Casseus asked, pulling away from Toni.
Toni’s entire body wanted to say yes. It was practically crying out for Casseus to continue touching him, but his mind knew better. He knew he couldn’t even move from this spot while Casseus was here. “Um, no… I’ll be okay.”
“That’s a shame…” Casseus said without thinking. “I wanted to give back after your performance. It was truly captivating.”
His smile widened, causing Toni to feel a bit dizzy. Toni took a deep breath and held his hands to his chest. “Thank you. That means a lot… but I’ve got it from here.”
“Yes, Master Toni,” Casseus said, standing up. He adjusted his shirt and pants. “I’ll be right outside with another towel and a robe, just call if you need anything.”
Toni watched the butler leave the bathroom. His eyes seemed magnetized to him walking away. It took a solid minute for him to even move his eyes away from the entrance. He looked down at his lap, where his arousal pressed against the towel.
“What the fuck was that?” He asked himself. His thoughts were repeating the last ten minutes, going over every little detail. He felt his face flush as he stood up. He looked down to see his underwear tenting.
He pulled them off, freeing his cock from its confinement. It wasn’t his first erection in his life, but it was definitely the first one caused by another person. He threw them to the side, unbothered that they’d get wet. He dipped his toe in, feeling the warm water.
He entered the warm bath, letting the tension from the last encounter leave him. He could feel his throbbing member ache for attention, but he just couldn’t. Not with Casseus just outside. He would die if he walked in on that.
He submerged his head under the water and let out a scream. The water bubbled up from his mouth as he let out his frustration. He had never felt this way before, not around women, many of whom would be considered attractive. But this random butler from a noble’s house was different.
He came up for air, taking a deep breath. He took a few rapid ones after that, trying to get his mind to calm down. He leaned back, looking up at the ceiling decorated with cherubs and flowers.
“Anka… is this love?”
Chapter 98: Friction
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Maeve waited patiently for her young master, she leaned against the wall right outside the bathroom. Her women would occasionally pass by on their patrols as they looked for anything suspicious. They gave her silent nods, letting her know no spies or perverts were trying to creep in.
Right as boredom started to creep in, a familiar face appeared. Maeve stiffened, and her heart sank. Lilith was walking right towards her, dressed in her casual attire and a fake smile. Maeve hated how she could still tell.
“Good evening, Captain,” Lilith said, standing before Maeve. She had to look up slightly to meet Maeve’s eyes.
“Good evening to you as well, Captain,” Maeve said, getting off the wall.
For a moment, her hard gaze softened. Lilith’s hair was still pulled into the same strict bun she'd worn since their academy days. The face that once made Maeve’s heart race had faint wrinkles from age and wear.
“Your master not done with his bath yet?” Lilith asked, moving to Maeve’s side. She leaned against the wall beside Maeve and took a deep breath. “Must like long baths…”
“He does,” Maeve replied, eyeing the woman cautiously.
A silence fell between the two. Maeve had the urge to ask what had happened to her all those years ago. She had asked so many times in the past, but it was always the same. Nothing special. She just experienced true combat.
It never made sense to Maeve. She had fought bandits, invaders, and monsters in her career. None of those made her personality completely twist. Being powerless to save her comrades only strengthened her compassion, not killed it.
“He’s a brave little boy, I’ll give him that,” Lilith said with a fake jovial tone. She added a laugh that grated on Maeve’s ear. “His finale song was quite the daring pick…”
“Was it?” Maeve asked, doing her best to placate Lilith.
“Mmm… Yes.” Lilith replied. “But… can’t really tell you why. That would get me in trouble.”
“Oh? And why’s that?” Maeve asked, her curiosity piqued.
Lilith bit back a smile, getting Maeve to finally look towards her. For the briefest of moments, it felt like their academy days. “Wouldn’t you like to know…” She said with a genuine laugh. It was the phrase she used to tease Maeve with back then.
Maeve just let out a sigh. She felt her heart ache for her old friend, but she knew better. She returned her gaze to the wall opposite them. “Is that all?”
Lilith just dropped her smile. “No.”
“Then what?”
“Toni’s lucky his blessing blinded my Lady. Other nobles would have picked up on his jabs…” Lilith said, lowering her tone.
“Oh? I’ll pass the warning along.”
“He’s also lucky she wouldn’t listen to reason… else he’d never get alone time with that butler.” She continued. Maeve could still tell when she was annoyed, which continued to make her mad.
“Didn’t want him to see too much?” Maeve asked calmly.
Lilith stared up at her for a moment, weighing something. She turned to look at the same patch of wall that Maeve was looking at and responded. “I didn’t want him here at all.”
“Okay,” Maeve replied. She moved away from Lilith, wanting to check on her patrol.
Lilith watched her walk away. Here she was wanting to catch up and her old friend just left. That was the excuse. She knew Maeve hated who she became. She had known since Maeve sided with that fussy woman she called a wife.
“Fuck.” Lilith said under her breath. She still couldn’t believe she felt that way all these years later. Betrayal. Not over her finding someone else, nor over her getting married. Over not having her back.
She expected her best friend to always have her back. Yet another lesson life taught her: no one stays. She bit back the bitterness as Maeve returned. Her old friend returned to her post, not even acknowledging her presence.
Yet another slight she had to endure. Ever since they arrived, it has been one after another. Her Lady throwing all plans to the side to placate her guest, Toni mocking her to her face, and now Maeve. Her patience was wearing thin.
She could feel the frustration bubble up just thinking about it. Lady Lloyd may own this estate and land, but it was her that ran the damn place. She endured all the long meetings and struggled to make ends meet. All while her Lady played the part of a perfect noble, oblivious to her efforts.
Even with the obvious jabs from earlier. She was too enthralled by the boy’s sex appeal to notice. She wouldn’t even acknowledge it when Lilith brought it up. Then, as if to spite Lilith, she let the boy bathe with one of her toys.
She balled her fist tightly before taking a deep breath. She just needed a bit more money. Make a bit more, and she could retire. Put this shitty estate behind her and live in luxury. She deserved it.
She would not miss her Lady. Nor would she miss procuring her toys to play with when she’s bored. Lilith thanked the gods every day, it’s as easy as bringing her a new boy every once in a while. She just needed to be a bit patient.
“Did you need anything else, Captain?” Maeve’s voice cut through. For a moment, Lilith’s tension eased.
“Can’t I catch up with an old friend?” Lilith asked, hiding her annoyance.
“Is she nearby?” Maeve asked coldly. She wasn’t up for catching up with the woman beside her. Lilith had plenty of opportunities in the past, yet she rejected them all. Maeve knew there had to be something else.
Lilith just laughed away the anger. Sure, it was a fake laugh, but it was better than lashing out. “She’s right beside me! Don’t tell me you’ve forgotten.”
“I haven’t,” Maeve replied sharply. “I remember every letter I sent. Every excuse you made. How you nearly hit Daisy.”
Lilith opened her mouth to respond, but couldn’t find any words. She wasn’t good enough with her words to skirt past all of that. “That’s… fair.”
“More than fair.”
“But I’m here now, and that’s gotta count for something,” Lilith said, scooting closer. Maeve just moved away.
“Too late for that.”
“What about for your ex-girlfriend?” Lilith prodded.
“Nope”
“Old academy friend?” Lilith asked, causing Maeve to look at her once more.
“You may look and sound like her, but she died almost 20 years ago,” Maeve replied with bitterness.
Lilith’s eye twitched, her annoyance reaching its peak. If she hated being slighted, she hated remembering her younger self more. That naive fool still pissed her off to this day. Lilith didn’t realize she was scowling.
Maeve just turned back towards the wall, praying to any god or goddess that Toni would exit the bath. Her anger bubbled beneath the surface, and she let slip one last jab. “I would have moved heaven and earth to help you back then…”
Lilith balled her fist once more, feeling her nails dig into her skin. What did she mean by that? Maeve couldn’t even defend her. Not then, not ever.
Something inside Lilith snapped. It felt like a dam breaking, something long pent up suddenly rushing to the surface. She opened her mouth, her voice sharp. “Really? All it took was a pretty face to tell you not to, and you turned your back on me.”
“Leave Daisy out of this.” Maeve shot back, her voice cold.
“Why? She’s the real reason we stopped being friends.” Lilith said, her words dripping with venom.
“No,” Maeve said with a heavy sigh. “The fact that you blame her means I truly lost my friend…”
“The fuck do you mean by that?” Lilith said, losing her composure.
“Look, Lilith… You may view men as property, but that doesn’t mean everyone else does.” Maeve said, her voice rising. She had turned to meet Lilith’s gaze. The two exchanged a quiet, intense staredown.
“Daisy lost her brother to some greedy noble, just like your Lady.” Maeve gritted her teeth. “Just like that butler in the bathroom besides us. You think I could continue to support you when you think that way?”
Lilith tilted her head. A laughter began to rise deep within her. That was why? That was the reason Maeve turned her back on her all those years ago. Lilith laughed for a solid minute while Maeve scowled at her.
“Something as silly as that?” Lilith finally got out, her amusement grated on Maeve’s nerves.
Maeve saw red. She grabbed Lilith’s collar and pulled her in close. Just for a moment, the woman reminded her of their past. Any hesitation at hitting that old friend was drowned out by the anger bubbling up from within her.
Lilith was caught off guard, her eyes wide with surprise, bracing for a hit that never came.
The jostling of armor and a door opening stopped Maeve’s fist from connecting with Lilith. Her women were on their way, and Toni was about to exit. She couldn’t lose her composure now.
“The Lilith I knew would have never laughed at that,” Maeve said, spitting beside Lilith. She let go of her and turned to meet her sentries.
Chapter 99: Provocation
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Toni’s eyes were filled with wonderment as he strided out of the bathroom. The butler who attended to him held the door open for him and bowed to him. Toni could feel his chest tighten with every glance he took of the butler. His smile was bright when he turned to find his retainer.
Maeve was standing near another woman, though Toni couldn’t tell who she was. What he could tell, however, was that Maeve was angry. The tension in her posture was unmistakable, and two of their guards were hastily making their way toward them.
“Everything alright, Captain?” One of the guards asked Maeve.
“Yes. Return to your posts, I’ve got this handled.” Maeve said, waving them away.
“Yes, ma’am,” The two said in unison. They turned and walked back to where they were stationed.
“Maeve?” Toni asked, his beaming smile softening the scowl on Maeve’s face. “You okay?”
“Yes. Just had a minor disagreement with our host’s Captain.” Maeve said, not wanting to even say Lilith’s name.
“Oh… um, sorry for interrupting…” Toni said, his enthusiasm dimming.
“Don’t be. I was just leaving.” Lilith finally spoke. Her tone was cold as ice. She didn’t even look back at Toni before leaving.
Toni glanced at Casseus, who, for a brief moment, had wide eyes. Toni recognized that something in Lilith’s demeanor scared him. But as soon as Casseus noticed Toni’s gaze, he masked his expression.
“Sorry about our Captain, master Toni,” Casseus said politely. “She has a lot of stress on her shoulders…”
“Oh, that’s understandable,” Toni said meekly. He could feel his cheeks flush again as Casseus called him master.
“Toni. Are you all done?” Maeve asked coldly, crossing her arms. “We should head back to your room.”
“Um, I wanted to chat with Casseus a bit more,” Toni said, doing his best to plead. He clasped his hands together and acted cute, just the way Maeve liked it. “Can I?”
“No, Casseus needs to go back now,” Maeve said, her voice firm despite Toni’s charms. “Isn’t that right?”
“Yes, Captain Maeve,” Casseus said, bowing to the woman. He turned to Toni and gave him a warm smile. “Thank you, master Toni, for humoring me. I don’t get to read very often, so learning from you was a pleasure.”
Toni could feel his heart flutter again as he stared up at Casseus. He wanted to protest and fight to keep the boy near him. He knew this would be the only time they’d get to spend together. He desperately wanted to hold Casseus's hand or just be near him. He looked up at Maeve, who was still scowling.
He knew it was futile. Maeve wasn’t in the mood for a fight. He did give in to one of his urges, though.
With a sudden burst of impulsive affection, Toni wrapped his arms around Casseus in a tight hug. He had to get on his tiptoes to make it a proper embrace, but the second his arms encircled the butler, Casseus froze.
Toni held on for a moment longer, wishing he could savor the closeness, but the stiffness in Casseus’s body didn’t go unnoticed. He pulled back reluctantly, offering a sheepish smile. "I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to startle you."
“No need to apologize,” Casseus said, recovering. “It was just unexpected.”
Toni gave him one last smile before Casseus bowed to him. He turned and bowed to Maeve before taking his leave. Toni’s heart ached as he watched the boy leave the hallway.
“Come on, Toni. We’ll discuss this later.” Maeve said, her tone warming up. Her scowl was eased slightly, and a smile was beginning to form. Toni felt his face heat up as he couldn’t help but smile.
He reached out, offering his hand to Maeve, knowing she needed it. Her fingers closed around his firmly, and for a brief moment, the tension in the air seemed to fade. Toni led her down the hall, trying to ignore the hollow feeling that lingered after Casseus’s departure.
Maeve’s mind wandered to the confrontation with Lilith, but it didn’t last long. She had more important things to focus on right now. She could deal with Lilith later. For now, she was curious about Toni’s interaction with Casseus.
Casseus returned to the butlers’ quarters. The younger boys were bunched together in the corner, seeking refuge behind Beau. He stood firm before the Captain, his posture defiant despite the fear he knew he had to hide. Beau’s stance was one of quiet rebellion, a protective shield for the others, but it was all in vain.
She was waiting for him.
“Captain?” Casseus called out, he was adept at hiding his fear by now. He knew exactly what was coming.
“Ah, just the boy I wanted to see,” Lilith said, her tone was sickly sweet. “Have fun with that little bastard?”
Casseus felt his fist clench involuntarily. His anger flared, but he held it back, not allowing it to spill over. Toni was no bastard. “Lady Lilith, Toni is not a bastard. He’s far too kind for that,” he said through gritted teeth, his voice low but firm.
“Oh? Seems like you got to know him quite well.” Lilith said, turning to face him. Her eyes were filled with anger, and Casseus knew what would come next. She needed something to take her anger out, and Casseus was just glad she waited for his return.
“Yes, I did,” Casseus said calmly. He met the captain’s gaze and felt that defiance bubble up. “Told me all about his Captain as well. Seems he was luckier than us…”
The words left his mouth before he could stop them, and as soon as they were out, he knew it had been the wrong thing to say. He could see the flicker of rage flash in Lilith's eyes. He’d provoked her, but something inside him told him it was worth it. He needed to stand his ground, to protect Toni in whatever small way he could, even if it meant challenging the Captain.
Casseus could feel the bruises on his back ache, a constant reminder of the world he lived in. The captain’s gaze rattled him deeply. It was one he should be used to by now, but she always found a way to twist the knife. Make it hard to get used to.
“Cass! Don’t provoke her.” Beau called out, his voice cracking.
Casseus held his hand up, stopping him from intervening. “No. Not provoking her. Only telling the truth.”
He watched Lilith’s eye twitch. It was a small movement, but it was all he needed to see. That little tick was everything. It was how she signaled the start of a storm. It meant one of them would be her punching bag. He couldn’t stop the smile that tugged at the corners of his mouth.
“Seems that’s what pisses her off the most,” he said, testing her.
Casseus couldn’t follow the blow that landed on his face. His head snapped to the side as his vision filled with a white light. After the daze came the burning pain. He felt his cheek flare up and begin to swell.
He looked up, his eyes not losing their defiance. The captain was truly mad. This wasn’t her methodical torture. No, this was far too quick. Far too simple. She was losing control.
He gingerly moved his jaw, checking for any pain when he moved. It didn’t feel like his jaw was broken. Perfect. “Guessing Captain Maeve struck a nerve. Did you know he-”
He was cut off by a kick to the gut. All the breath left his lungs as he let out a gasp. As he was catching his breath, he couldn’t help but smile. He was right. The truth was what set her off. Not some perceived slight from another noble.
This was the hard truth of an old wound. One that festered for years. Casseus was piecing it together now. He could feel it. Maeve and Lilith must have been close. Something must have happened long ago to cause a rift, and Lilith was truly mad. Maeve must have meant a lot to her.
“You think you’re so smart, don’t you, boy?” Lilith knelt down, her voice seething with anger. She grabbed a fistful of his hair and pulled him to meet her burning gaze. “Got me all figured out, huh?”
“Yup.” Casseus weakly got out. “Maeve is who you wish you were.”
That was it. The world went black after that
Casseus woke up with burning pain covering his face. His mind spun with dizziness, and every breath felt like an effort. He slowly shifted, trying to sit up, the weight of his body feeling heavier than usual. His gaze landed on Beau and the others, huddled around him, their faces filled with concern, their hands gently tending to him.
The image of Lilith standing above the pile of boys burned into his mind. Her fists were dripping with blood, her expression still twisted with the fury she’d just unleashed. Casseus’s head pounded, and it took a moment for him to focus. It wasn’t a long blackout. She hadn't let him slip away for long.
“Please!” Beau desperately begged. “He didn’t mean it!”
“You’ll kill him.” Another boy, Ray, chimed in.
Lilith took a deep breath, her anger finally beginning to leave her. A wide, predatory smile plastered on her face, she was reveling in the pain she inflicted. She drank in the despair etched on the boys' faces, savoring the power she held over them. The constant reminder of what power she possessed. With that, she turned and left, leaving the boys to attend to Casseus.
“Why would you provoke her?” Beau asked, dabbing his face with a towel. The other boys joined in, grabbing bandages and medical supplies.
“Because… she insulted a good man…” Casseus could barely get it out.
Chapter 100: Chapter 99: The Captain
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The pleasure she felt was short-lived though. The faces of fear that she left in her wake faded into the background as she attended to her fist. Casseus seems to have toughened up recently, or she was getting old. She washed the blood off her knuckles in silence.
“The truth hurts.” She mumbled to herself. She looked at her reflection rippling against the surface of the water. Those eyes that were once filled with hope. Hope to protect. Hope for justice.
The hope of a young woman, naive to the realities of this world. For a brief moment, she let herself fantasize about the dream she once held. But that passed as she looked closer. Now those eyes were filled with nothing. Empty. Near lifeless. The violence that had once satiated her hunger barely even fazed her now.
And for what? A better life for herself?. The one she had dreamed about for years. One entirely her own. One with no one.
She balled her fist and punched the basin of water. Her anger flared at her own reflection. She could not stand the woman who looked back at her. That little bit of knightly pride still in her flared up.
It quickly died as she washed her knuckles off. It seems that Casseus’s face had even caused her knuckles to bleed, too. The boy was growing up, and it was nearly time for him to be shipped off.
A pang hit her. One that freaked her out. It wasn’t something she was expecting, nor had she felt it in a long time. She thought she had buried any empathy long ago after swearing herself to this life. Casseus was set to be shipped off by the spring, sent off to a far worse estate than here.
Was that what this was? Empathy? It couldn’t be that. She buried that years ago after learning what it got her. But it felt like the right word.
Empathy for the boy she had just beaten senseless? No, it couldn’t possibly be that.
Had Maeve rattled her that hard?
“Maeve is who you wish you were.” Casseus’s voice rattled around in her head. That phrase pissed her off in a way she couldn’t quite put to thought. It wasn’t right, but it wasn’t wrong either.
“No. I wish to be the woman who could stand next to her…” She mumbled to herself. She let her walls down for a brief moment, letting the reality sink in. She missed her friend. She had always missed Maeve. She was just too proud to admit it.
“I wish I were still her equal…” Lilith said, feeling a lump in her throat, something she hadn’t felt in years. Not since her first deployment, at least. Yet she fought back the tears, unwilling to let go.
“Maybe if I’d have listened to that fussy woman… I wouldn’t have turned out this way.” She said idly, rubbing her cheek. She could still feel the echo of Daisy’s slap after she made that joke about men. Something so simple, yet she had forgotten the context.
It took her a moment of reflection, her hand still rubbing her cheek. “Oh, right… Maeve invited me over to tell me they planned on having a kid…”
She felt a tear escape her eye, something that hadn’t happened since returning from that godforsaken deployment. She swatted it away while remembering the joke she had made. It was a subtle jab at Daisy.
“Hope they don’t accidentally use your brother.” She idly said to herself. She winced after realizing she said it out loud. The pain began to surge back into her from that day.
That phrase is what caused everything. Daisy to slap her, Maeve to turn her back on her, and for Lilith to go down this path. She could still see the horrified looks the two gave her after saying it. She felt a heavy weight press against her chest.
Another tear escaped her eye. She swatted it away, her weakness beginning to annoy her more than anything. She balled her fist and smacked her own cheek. The sharp sting of pain cut through her self-pity.
“The fuck am I doing?” She grumbled to herself. She got up and tossed the bloody towel to the side.
She went to check on her Lady. The one too focused on their newest boy to even respond to her captain. The boy was tied up and drugged, barely conscious or coherent. Her Lady’s perverse smile as she used the boy was sickening. Something that didn’t even sit right in Lilith’s stomach to this day. But it paid for her retirement.
She had to make sure that their guard kept Lady Elfreit’s knights away. The gods only know what would happen if anyone found out about Myrtle’s interests.
After making her rounds, she returned to her room. The adrenaline and anger completely faded from her as her body gave out. For a brief moment before the fatigue took her, she thought back on the state of the boy. The anguish in his eyes as Myrtle used him, something that had never moved her before. Today, it felt different, even if she’d seen it hundreds of times.
It quickly left her as fatigue took over. It dragged her away from the thoughts of that boy, and Lilith hoped she could escape such heavy feelings. But her dreams were no escape. She was plagued by memories in her dreams.
Lilith’s restless sleep bled into the morning. The sunlight creeping into her room only deepened her scowl. She sat up, feeling her head begin to ache. She pushed through the pain and got out of bed.
She was greeted by her second in command, Erica, the daughter of one of Myrtle’s friends. The pink-haired lady had her helmet under one of her arms and was waiting patiently for her Captain. While she wasn’t the worst knight, she definitely didn’t get her position through merit alone. Her mother made sure of that.
“Captain, Lady Efreit’s knights are clearing out. None of them seemed to do any snooping.” The young woman stated. She was at least diligent, which is more than Lilith could say for her other knights. Erica may not be fit for second in command, but she would have made an excellent knight.
“Yes, thank you,” Lilith said, returning a salute. She breathed a sigh of relief that their troublesome guests would only be here for another couple of hours. Thank the gods for her Lady’s rumors, else they might have stayed.
“Also, their Captain is asking for Casseus. Seems her young Master took a liking to him,” Erica said, dropping her salute. Her face changed to one of worry.
Lilith sighed. She had to figure out what to do. She’d have to find a healer to fix what she did last night. “Fine, I’ll run to the temple with him. Get him patched up and return, say he’s going shopping or whatever.”
“I told you not to do that…” Erica began, but stopped. Lilith shot her a look, one that told her not to push her luck. This caused the woman to look to the ground.
“Erica. What have I told you?” Lilith said, her voice serious.
“Empathy kills,” Erica said, her eyes sinking deeper into the ground.
“Good, now distract that obnoxious Captain while I get Casseus fixed,” Lilith said, closing the door on the woman. She heard her knight shuffle away. Why couldn’t she be like all her other comrades? They were knights just for the prestige or to be shown off by their rich parents. Erica, however, actually cared about honor and making a difference.
“Why didn’t she take the transfer I offered?” Lilith said to herself, another sigh coming from her. She slunk against the wall, feeling the weight in her chest again.
Lilith pursed her lips, contemplating how best to escape the estate. It would be annoying, but she could use the back exit that they used for smuggling. She’d have to make sure none of the foreign knights spotted her, which could cause trouble.
She got up and donned her armor, hastily making her way to the dormitory for their butlers. She stumbled upon a scene that would have melted anyone else. Four boys were beside Casseus, arms tangled up as if guiding him to sleep. Their effort to ease his pain and cover his wounds is evident.
Lilith didn’t let herself care. She pushed the boys to the side, giving way for her. The four shuffled away, cowering in fear of the woman. She effortlessly picked up Casseus and headed for the door.
“W-wait, where are you taking him?” One boy cautiously called out, fear evident in his voice.
“To get healed. He’s lucky that brat of a singer asked for him, else I’d let his wounds fester.” She said bitterly, not even looking back. She left the boys’ room and made her way to the smuggler’s exit. She was just glad none of Maeve’s knights were anywhere near her. It’d be another annoying thing she’d have to deal with.
Chapter 101: A Visit to the Dorms
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Toni looked in the mirror, staring at his reflection. He was stuck thinking about his interactions with Casseus last night. His mind filled with the butler’s green eyes. He could still feel the warmth of his fingers, which made him drift into his fantasies.
Every once in a while, he’d let out a sigh, catching his mother’s attention. She was packing up as fast as she could, wanting to get out of this estate fast. She’d pause, give him a weird look, and then keep packing. She would deal with it later.
Toni finally looked up from his reflection, hoping to see Maeve by the open door with news about Casseus. But he was disappointed by one of her knights. The woman stood saluting the two, waiting for her to be acknowledged.
“I’ve told you gals a million times, enough with the salutes,” Alice said, annoyance in her tone. She got up to meet the sentry.
“It’s not up to you, ma’am. I apologize.” The sentry said, stopping her salute. “Captain Maeve is talking with Lieutenant Erica from Lady Lloyd’s guard. Apparently, Captain Lilith decided to head to the market this morning instead of assisting with the transition back.” The sentry said with slight annoyance.
“Will this delay our departure?” Alice asked, stopping her packing. She scrunched her nose, cringing about staying a minute more.
“Unfortunately.”
“Can’t we just go without the ceremony?” Alice asked quickly.
“No, my lady… we have to stick to protocol.” The sentry responded. “Even if it means waiting for the Captain.”
Alice let out a huff and sat beside her suitcase. She dismissed the sentry before crossing her arms. She could feel the annoyance creep back in as she stewed in her thoughts.
Toni, however, was the opposite. Toni’s smile widened, his heart beating a bit faster. Just the thought of seeing Casseus made his stomach flutter. It made it hard for him to sit still.
“Toni?” Alice asked with a sigh.
“Yes, Mom?” Toni asked, snapping back to reality.
“What’s got you smiling so much?” Alice asked, turning to meet her son. His smile seemed brighter than usual.
“Um, well, I just…” Toni started, anxiety creeping up. His words got caught in his throat as he was about to talk about Casseus. “I, um, wanted to see the butler again…”
Alice watched her son squirm and shift under her gaze. He couldn’t help but smile. Alice didn’t understand what he saw in the butler or the estate, but if it made him happy, then she wasn’t going to argue.
“Oh, well, if we’re staying a bit later, then I don’t see an issue,” Alice said, as she eased up a bit. She could stomach staying longer if Toni made a new friend. She smiled softly before turning on her stricter side. “But! Make sure you take a few knights with you!”
“Okay! I’ll find Hannah, she’ll be able to protect me.” Toni said excitedly. He leapt to his feet and raced to the nearest sentry.
Alice tilted her head. She’d never seen him this excited over a person. A performance or a new song, sure. But not a person he just met. She just let out a sigh and shook her head, a mix of curiosity and concern on her face.
Toni found the closest guard and excitedly asked her where Hannah was. She was the one Maeve trusted to best protect Toni while she was occupied. He raced down the halls, finding the tanned, muscular woman on her break. He burst into the room, catching her off guard as she took a drink.
“Gods… Toni?” She said, standing up and trying her best to wipe away the water. “What’s the matter?”
“I need an escort! I want to see one of the butlers, but Mom said I needed someone with me, and you were the best candidate.” Toni said, speaking a mile a minute. He was fidgeting with excitement while Hannah took a deep breath.
“Okay. I’ll let my gals know…” She said, strapping on her helmet and flagging down a squadmate. “No promises though, the Lady’s guard didn’t like us asking about those butlers…”
“That’s okay! I just want to see him, even for a moment…” Toni whispered. Hannah barely heard it, but it did surprise her. She brushed it off as she got her women to cover her.
“Alright,” Hannah said, gesturing for Toni to follow her. “I met with a couple of women yesterday whom we can ask.”
Toni excitedly followed behind the woman as she walked towards the eastern part of the estate. He didn’t see any butlers on his way there, but he did notice the guards affected by his blessing. His excitement softened a bit as he felt their gaze, but nobody made a move.
Once they passed the main entrance, a guard stopped them. She held out her hand and spoke. “He is not permitted on this side, nor are you, without clearance.”
Hannah shot the guard a look of annoyance. “Understandable, can we get clearance?”
“Not from me.” The guard responded, slightly thrown by the tone. “Why should I even consider giving you permi-”
“Because your guest requests so.” Hannah cut her off. She towered over the guard, at least a head over her, and was far muscular. She could see the guard’s posture falter.
The guard turned to her squadmate, and the two whispered about what to do next. Toni understood why Maeve chose Hannah as his backup protector. She towered over most women and had a wealth of scars to prove her mettle.
Hannah impatiently waited for the two to finish, then one ran off to find a superior to ask. That left the duo with the guard who didn’t speak before. Hannah glared at her as her squadmate rushed to find someone to handle her. It didn’t take her long, but she returned with an older-looking woman.
“You request access to this side?” The older guard asked, meeting Hannah’s gaze.
“Yes, my master wishes to visit one of your butlers,” Hannah said, stepping forward. “Your head butler, actually.”
The older guard did not back down. She cranked her neck to look up at Hannah, but stood firm. “Ah, yes. Casseus? I believe he accompanied Lilith this morning. Something about his health…”
“His health?!” Toni blurted out, his heart skipping a beat. He felt the warmth drain from his face as panic crept in.
The older guard turned to him, her demeanor shifting the moment she locked eyes with him.
She finally faltered and started stuttering. “U-um, yes. I b-believe he just had a fever…” She said, her voice tapering off. She cleared her throat, turning back to Hannah. “Apologies… Your master’s blessing has quite the effect on me.”
“No worries,” Hannah said, taking a deep breath. “May we wait for him in his room?”
“No.”
“Then what can we do?” Hannah asked, annoyed. “My master wishes to meet with him.”
“Return to your room. If he’s feeling better, I’ll send him to you,” she said before turning away. She was done with the two.
“Hold on, can’t we wait in his room?” Toni blurted out again. He bit back his smile, knowing his blessing affected her. He clasped his hands together and put on his cutest voice. “Please, Lady knight… I wish to help him.”
Toni knew that he had her the moment she turned back around mid-stride. She hesitantly looked at the boy, her eyes tracing his exposed skin. She gulped before taking a deep breath.
“F-fine… but I-I’ll accompany you.” She barely got out.
“Thank you!” Toni said excitedly, and he rushed to hug her. Hannah tensed up for a moment as Toni embraced the knight. She watched for any signs of predatory movement, but the guard held off.
“L-let Lieutenant E-erica know…” The guard said shakily to the duo of guards. She was finally released from Toni’s hug, and she could get her posture under control. She turned around again and made her way to the butlers’ dormitory.
Toni and Hannah followed her as Toni shot his protector a sly look. Hannah stifled a giggle but nodded back to Toni. They made their way to the eastern wing, stopping before a door.
“I am not allowed in, neither is your protector, but I can let her inspect the living area.” The woman said in her best dignified voice. “Oy! Make yourselves decent, you have guests.”
Toni flinched at the tone she took with the boys as she opened the door. She heard hustling and fumbling before seeing boys lined up before the door. They stood motionless, fear in their eyes.
His heart twisted. They looked like prisoners expecting punishment, not servants.
“You may enter and look around.” The knight said, beckoning for Hannah to enter.
“Thank you,” Hannah nodded, before entering. She inspected the living quarters while being watched.
Toni rushed to the boys, a bit panicked. “How is Casseus?” he exclaimed.
All of the boys turned to look at him, a mix of fear and shock. One boy, an older-looking one close to Toni, whispered.
“He’s with Lilith… wait for her to leave. It’s not safe otherwise.”
Chapter 102: Healing
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Casseus walked beside Lilith, his body aching from the bruises. Every breath shot pain through his body, and every step irritated his body. Yet, Lilith kept up her pace. She was unbothered by the pain he was experiencing.
Her mind was elsewhere. She was focused on getting back as soon as possible. She needed to bring Casseus back in pristine condition. Not only because of their pampered guest’s fondness for the boy, but also her Lady’s.
Lilith rolled her eyes. She’d have to deal with Myrtle’s whining about touching her favorite boy. Well, favorite until he reaches maturity. Add to her whining about not getting to enjoy Toni, Lilith could feel her annoyance build up.
She glanced back at the boy, with all feeling of pity being replaced by annoyance. It was all his fault for pushing her. His fault for tempting their guest. His fault for getting Lilith in this mess. It was his fault for causing her to lash out.
She took a deep breath, making it to the residential healer’s back door. She needed to calm down. She could worry about that after getting the bastard fixed.
“Get in.” She commanded, yanking the door.
Inside, she heard a scramble, chairs pushed back, feet shuffling. Moments later, the healer and her assistant burst into view, weapons in hand, ready to confront an intruder. Their faces paled when they recognized the knight captain.
“Ah! We-we’re sorry!” The healer said, lowering her blade. “We th-thought that there was a thief!”
Her assistant followed her lead, and both raised their hands. “Please don-”
“I don’t care.” Lilith cut in. “Get this thing healed up.”
She shoved Casseus forward. He let out a sharp cry before stumbling into the two women. The two caught him and inspected the boy’s condition. The assistant looked horrified as she took in the boy’s condition, while the healer kept her face carefully composed. Lilith’s eye twitched upon seeing the assistant’s reaction.
The healer noticed Lilith’s growing anger and beckoned for her assistant to help the boy into the next room. The healer gulped before speaking. “We-we’ll get him healed… forgive her, she’s new…”
“Fine,” Lilith said, crossing her arms. Her eyes bore into the woman. “How long?”
“U-um, it looked like nothing was b-broken…” The healer stuttered out. “Maybe 20 minutes.”
Lilith exhaled, clearly displeased. She pinched her nose in thought. “Make it faster. I don’t care if it harms him.”
The healer opened her mouth before stopping herself. She nodded and rushed back to the examination room. Lilith let out another deep breath before sitting against the wall.
“Fuck. I swear if that little bastard gets fatigued…” She grumbled to herself. She could already hear her Lady’s shrill voice berating her, scolding her like a child for damaging one of her precious toys. Her nails dug into her palms as her fists clenched tightly. Casseus had proven time and time again that he was not worth the effort to keep him. Nor was it worth the scandal when they took him.
She thought back to that time. It had started with a rumor. Whispers of a boy in a remote farming village, far too pretty to belong to such a backwater place. Myrtle became obsessed. She talked about the boy constantly, spinning fantasies of what she’d do with him. Eventually, she ordered Lilith to retrieve him. “By force, if you must,” she had said. “Make something up. We’ll smooth it over later.”
Lilith did as she was told. They dragged him from that village. It was easy, really. Who’d stop Lady Lloyd’s guard? But Lilith knew better. She knew scandals like this festered. She saw it in the eyes of those villagers.
The fear. The hatred. The sorrow in his sister’s eyes. That is one person who would never forget.
Lady Lloyd had taken other boys before. Stripped them of their names, given them new ones to suit her whims. Made them ornaments, pets, and slaves. All beneath a veneer of nobility and privilege, while masking it all behind salvation.
Lilith cringed each time Myrtle explained the fake backstory. “Oh, these aren’t slaves! They were boys we rescued from poverty or banditry!” She had to be the moral savior in every story, even as she chained them in silk.
It was only a matter of time. Lilith wouldn’t be surprised if rebellion came within the year. Myrtle Lloyd had fucked over far too many people.
Meanwhile, the assistant was doing her best to get anything out of Casseus. What had happened to him? Who gave him the bruises? But both Casseus and her mentor were telling her to stop.
“Do you want to be arrested?” Her mentor, Dinah, hissed. “Do you want your sisters to be punished for your questions, Sarah?”
“No, but look at the state of hi-”
“Stop,” Casseus said, the last spell easing the bruises on his chest. He could breathe better now. “It’s not worth your life, madam.”
Sarah eyed the boy, pity deep in her eyes. She looked to her mentor, a woman she had always respected, but only saw resignation. The defeated look told her everything. This was a common occurrence.
“Really? We can’t do anything?” Sarah asked, a bit defeated.
“Not yet…” Dinah said. She slapped her hand over her mouth and turned to the boy in horror. “I-I didn-”
“It’s okay,” Casseus said, moving his shoulder. “I won’t say a thing to my master.”
“Thank you. So you know of the movement?” Dinah asked, exhaling. She readied another healing spell for the boy.
“No, but it doesn’t take a genius to realize it,” Casseus said, feeling the warmth of the spell overcome the pain. “I just don’t have high hopes for change.”
“I didn’t either…” Dinah whispered, her voice barely audible over the hum of magic. For the first time during the session, she smiled. She had watched him grow up. Had mended his bruises, soothed his fevers. Had seen firsthand what their Lady did behind closed doors.
She’d seen enough to kill any hope for retribution against the noble class. Yet her hope was reignited. “They say this one has the backing of a Goddess…”
Dinah watched as the boy turned to her, his eyes wide with emotion. Something she rarely saw on him since joining the estate. No matter the pain, no matter the bruises, he never cried. But right now, he looked on the verge of tears.
“Is there a name?” He asked quietly.
“For the Goddess? No, they say she’s a new one.” Dinah spoke calmly. She glanced at her assistant. “Right, Sarah?”
Sarah nodded. She was about to speak when Casseus cut her off.
“No…. the leader… who is leading it?” He said, shakily.
“Um… I think the name was Claire.” Sarah said after taking a moment to think. “I think that’s what my friend’s mom said.”
Casseus leaned back on the table. That was the second time he’d heard that name recently. It felt like a dagger twisted in his chest when he remembered. All those memories caused his eyes to water. It couldn’t be her.
“Are you okay?” Dinah whispered to him.
Casseus felt the world spin around him, but those words kept him grounded. The healer’s calm, gentle, familiar voice calling out to him during his spiral. He focused on her voice, grounding himself. He was able to find his breath again. He took a deep, calming breath.
“Yes, I’ll be alright….” Casseus said, slipping back into his professional voice. He continued his deep breathing to calm himself. “Just… shocked that a Goddess is lending her support…”
“I know… we’ve waited so long…” Dinah whispered back. “I had given up hope for so long…”
Casseus just nodded. He didn’t even need to say anything; Dinah could see it. She saw it in all of the boys’ expressions. None of them had hope for salvation.
“Um, we should probably get you back…” Sarah said, glancing at the door. She was worried their intruder would get impatient and hear their conversation.
“True. Casseus. Look at me.” Dinah said, grabbing the boy’s cheeks. “You are strong of will. The boys will need that strength when the time comes... Just… don’t lose hope anymore. Someone is coming to save you…”
Casseus gulped, his throat tight. He stared into her brown eyes and he almost broke. He habitually reached for his handkerchief and dabbed at the woman’s face. “I’ll try, madam.”
Dinah gave him one last heartfelt smile, filled with pride, before helping him to his feet. She walked him out to meet their impatient captain. Thankfully, she was where Dinah had left her.
Lilith was still there, arms crossed, scowling. “Finally done?”
“Yes,” Dinah replied. “You may take him back.”
Chapter 103: Real Name
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Toni felt a pit in his stomach as the oldest boy told him about Casseus's punishment last night. He felt his mouth dry as he listened to how long the boys stayed up to make sure that Casseus was okay. He couldn’t believe anyone could treat these boys like this.
He glanced at the closed door, his guard right outside. A large part of him wanted to order her to help. To fight the guards off as he helped these boys escape. But he knew it was futile. His grandmother’s knights would suffer immense casualties, and his grandmother would lose her authority.
Since coming here, he quickly understood why his grandmother wasn’t popular amongst the nobles. She would never have treated anybody like this. Not boys, not commoners, and not even her enemies.
“Is this why you wanted me here?” He whispered. A quiet question for his Goddess.
He felt a hand touch his shoulder. He looked up to find the eldest boy, Beau, had stopped to comfort him. “At least he’ll be taken to a good healer…”
“But this shouldn’t even be happening… how is this allowed?” Toni cracked with disbelief.
Beau gave him a soft, knowing smile. “Ah, you were sheltered from all this? It’s been the norm for decades… Casseus is the oldest now, but there were boys before him. And boys before them. Many more will replace us as we get older…”
Toni took a moment to process what Beau said. The dead eyes as he spoke. It made the pit in his stomach feel heavier. He took a deep breath and nodded, acknowledging his ignorance.
“I g-get it now…” Toni said, thinking back on his mother’s resistance to the outside world. He could see why she wanted to shield him from all this.
He didn’t get too much time to think about it before hearing muffled voices come from the door. He looked at the door, feeling tension radiating from it. The looks on the boys’ faces told him everything.
The door swung open, revealing that Lilith had returned. Anger was apparent in her expression. She looked down on Toni before rolling her eyes and pulling Casseus forward. She shoved the boy into the room and left.
The boys rushed towards Casseus, but he held his hands up to stop them. “I’m okay…”
Toni’s stomach turned. It was obvious that he wasn’t. He opened his mouth to say something, but Casseus just shook his head.
“Worry not, master Toni.” Casseus said with his practiced smile.
“No. This is cruelty! How can you just brush it off?” Toni said, getting to his feet. He stood before Casseus and examined him. “I-I want to help-”
“Master Toni!” Casseus said, cutting him off. He sighed and recomposed himself, “It’s not worth your life.”
“I’ll make that decision, not you.” Toni retorted. He was too ignorant of all this. While he was pampered and sheltered from all this, these boys were suffering. He gets it now. He understands Claire’s mission. “Casseus… I promise you, and the boys here… we’ll get you out of here.”
Casseus just gave him a weak smile. “Apologies, master Toni… but I’ve heard that hundreds of times.”
“But this time is different! Claire has a Godd-” Toni tried to get out.
“Stop.” Casseus cut him off again, more forcefully this time. “Don’t say her name again…”
Toni stopped for a moment. Caught off guard at the strange request. “Why? Don’t want to hear about her cause?”
“No, master Toni-” Casseus said, clearly uncomfortable. His eyes drifted to the floor.
“Stop calling me that,” Toni interjected, surprising himself with his tone. The word ‘Master’ grated his ears. “I’m not your master. Nor am I above you.”
“I apologize, but I must call you that.”
Toni felt his anger rise. “Then tell me. Tell me why you don’t want to hear Claire’s name again.”
He could see Casseus flinch at her name. His hollow, emerald eyes flickered to life for a moment. Toni’s heart ached. It became clear why that name meant so much to Casseus. Anka’s true reasoning on bringing him here became clear.
“As your master ,” Toni said through clenched teeth. “I order you to tell me why.”
“Apolo-”
“No. No apologies. Tell me.” Toni’s tone hardened. He was not going to back down.
“But… I can’t…” Casseus’s voice broke, tears forming in his eyes. Beau moved to support him, but Toni moved to intercept him. He raised his hand and blocked the concerned boy from reaching Casseus.
“No. I need to know why. He needs to admit it.” Toni said firmly. It didn’t make sense why that one name made him emotional. “Who is Claire to you?”
Casseus’s knees gave out as his tears began flowing. Toni caught him with an embrace, shifting him to the ground. Toni felt Casseus’s tears soak into his shoulder. His heart pained to force it out of him.
“Please, Casseus… you can whisper it just to me…” Toni whispered softly. He patted the boy's head, trying to calm him.
“I-I can’t… that life was taken from… she’s not my… anymore…” Casseus could barely form words through the sobs.
Toni held him tightly. The two were quickly surrounded by the other boys as they joined in on embracing Casseus.
“Shhh… we’re here for you. Just let it out.” Toni said calmly. He could feel the knot in his stomach soften a bit. The warm embrace helped ease the burden. He took a deep breath and started humming a calming tune for Casseus.
It took a long, quiet moment for Casseus’s tears to stop. The embrace helped him get it all out. Toni’s calming tune helped ground him. He took a few deep breaths to recenter himself.
“Casseus isn’t my real name… it was the one Lady Lloyd forced upon me.” he said at last. Toni tightened his hold on him.
“My real name is Ryley… Claire… she’s my sister… different birth moms, but the same father…”
“Explains the different hair…” Toni said, gently rubbing Casseus’s back. Toni really only remembered her red hair and green eyes.
“Mhmm… Mom, she wanted to give birth too… Share the burden with my other mother… but they lucked out on getting the same dad.” Casseus said with a forced laugh, reaching for his handkerchief. “I-I haven’t seen her in so long… and now she’s…”
“She’s coming to rescue you,” Toni said, gently. “All of you.”
He felt the other boys begin to stir. They slowly untangled from the embrace. Toni pulled back as well, using his skirt to help wipe away Ryley’s tears.
“I understand why Anka wanted me here… She wanted me to meet you, Cass-” Toni said before stopping. He took a breath and corrected himself. “Ryley. She wanted me to meet you. To open my eyes to the suffering I never knew.”
Silence filled the room. Toni took another deep breath. He rose to his feet and dusted his dress off. He composed himself as best as he could before speaking.
“As Anka’s chosen, I promise you, all of you, the day that I return to this estate is the day you shall be set free,” Toni said, more dignified than he had expected. He made up his mind. He was joining this fight.
“And to you, Ryley…” Toni added, softening his tone. “I promise to do so with your sister by my side…”
Ryley wiped his eyes with his handkerchief as his tears slowly flowed. His heart ached with the memories he’d been suppressing. He couldn’t even remember her voice. His chest tightened, but he nodded.
“I-I’ll believe it when I see it, master Toni…” He whispered back.
“Promise me. Promise me, when that day comes, that you’ll drop that ‘master’ title. It sickens me to hear it.” Toni said, puffing his chest out. He could feel the warmth of his Goddess stirring within him, a sign of Her will.
“Yes. If that day comes… I’ll stop calling you master Toni…” Ryley whispered gently. He cleared his throat and stood tall Toni eye-to-eye. Toni could vaguely see the resemblance to his sister.
“Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have my duties to attend to,” Ryley said, straightening his jacket. He glanced at the mirror, tidying and recomposing himself. “Our Lady will not be happy that she didn’t get to enjoy our guest personally… and thank the gods she didn’t…”
Toni opened his mouth, then closed it. He decided he didn’t want to know what that meant. It could wait. Wait for when he returns. He just nodded.
“I truly hope to see you again, Ryley.” He said, feeling a mix of emotions. Longing, sadness, and a bit of warmth.
“As do I, master Toni,” Ryley said with his practiced smile.
Toni sighed before Ryley opened the door for him. Outside stood the guard and Hannah. Before the guard could say a word, Hannah swooped in and picked Toni up in her arms. He was thankful for her, as he didn’t have the strength left to deal with her.
“Want to talk about it?” Hannah asked, her voice softened.
“Not right now,” Toni murmured. He adjusted himself in Hannah’s arms and did his best to hold back his tears.
“Okay,” Hannah said, quickening her pace. “I may not be the best at this… but I can always be a shoulder to cry on.”
“Thank you, Hannah,” Toni said with a smile. “I’ll call for you when the time comes…”
Chapter 104: Just Leaving
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Alice rushed to Toni, she could immediately sense his distress. She cupped her son’s face and checked his emotional state. Hannah had to move her to the side in order to set Toni down on the bed. It took a moment for Toni to settle and adjust the light makeup he had, but he was able to speak.
“I-I get it now.” He said, voice cracking with emotion. He was fidgeting with the hem of his skirt as he spoke. “Those boys… they told me about their punishments and treatments by her… and her guards…”
Alice moved to comfort him, while Hannah stood by the door. Alice grabbed his hand and squeezed it tightly. “I guessed they weren’t treated well before, but this… this was way worse than I could even imagine.”
“It’s why Grandma is so special.” Alice gently whispered to her son. “Her and her family have fought hard, even when it was futile, to help boys like them…”
“You can say that again.” Hannah chimed in, giving the boy a soft, knowing smile. “She’s personally recovered numerous boys from hellholes like this… just wish the crown felt the same.”
“Careful with your words, Hannah,” Alice said sharply. They were still in a foreign estate.
Hannah just shrugged. “I don’t care. I’ll say it to the Queen herself if no consequences come to our Lady.”
“Mom,” Toni said through gentle sobs. He wiped the tears with the back of his sleeve before continuing. “I… I want to join Claire. If she’s rallying against people like Lady Lloyd, I want to join her…”
Alice was stunned for a moment. She didn’t expect Toni to want to fight at all. He’s cried over stepping on bugs or an animal's tail before. She shook her head, assuming he meant supporting her cause, like with money.
“W-we can talk about it. She’ll need financial backing and-”
“No.” Toni cut in, his voice cracking with emotion, but his eyes were serious. “I wish to join her personally.”
“Like fight? You can’t be serious, Toni. You aren’t a fighter, and Diana would not let her grandson fight, let alone join a random adventurer's party.” Alice replied, baffled. She did not expect Toni to insist on that.
“Yes, I’m serious,” Toni said, clearing his throat. He felt the gentle warmth of his Goddess fill him once more. “I believe that is the sole reason for me coming here. Anka wishes to support Claire and her Goddess.”
“That fucki-” Alice spat out before stopping herself. “Why now? Why did Anka start to care now?”
“She’s always cared,” Toni said, his eyes unfocused. Alice’s eyes widened as her son was taken over by the will of his Goddess. “ I have very little power in this domain. What use is a Goddess of Beauty in war? And my voice? Brushed away by those who think I’m nothin- ”
She was cut off by Toni doubling over and coughing violently. It was only for a moment, but Anka manifested herself within Toni. Alice’s eyes were wide, mirrored by Hannah's. That had never happened outside their rituals.
“What the fuck?” Hannah said, breaking the silence.
Alice silently agreed with the knight. She’d never seen or heard of a Goddess possessing a body like this. Dreams and during rituals, sure. But never like this. She was too stunned to even help her son recover.
“Ne-need any more proof?” Toni said between coughs. He began to take deep breaths as fatigue quickly took over. It seems Anka was secretly quite passionate about this.
Alice found her anger. She balled her fist and clenched her teeth. Why Toni? Why couldn’t she choose someone else? Her thoughts spilled out before she even realized it.
“Fucking Goddess. I don’t care about your divine wishes.” Alice said, finally getting herself together. “I will not have my son throw his life away for some wish from a useless Goddess. Bad enough she cursed him with her ‘blessing.’”
Toni gripped Alice’s hand, hoping to calm her anger. “I know, Mom. I know how much you hate her… But she needs me. And… I want to. I want to fix this. I don’t want to be tucked away again, even if you did so for my own good.”
“Toni… please. That’s not your fight… It’s not your world either.” Alice’s voice softened as her anger transitioned to fear. “Let Claire fight, support her from the side… please.”
“No. I can’t sit this one out. Those boys need me. And… I found Claire’s brother.” Toni whispered back. He gripped his mom’s hand tightly. “I don’t know if I’ll be helpful or a burden… but I need to do this.”
Alice searched Toni’s eyes for any sign of doubt, but found nothing. No inkling she could latch on to and persuade him. She took a long, deep breath and slumped her shoulders.
“Fuck. Grace would know what to say here…” Alice admitted. She missed relying on her wife’s calm intelligence. “We’ll talk with Diana, see if she’ll approve it… I-I just worry about your safety. So does she… we can’t lose another…”
Her voice trailed off as she remembered her last goodbye to her wife. A brief memory of how casual it was. Her chest tightened, but she got through it.
“Thank you, Mom,” Toni said, wrapping Alice in a tight hug. He held her tightly for a long while. At some point, Hannah left to help the other knights. She gave the two space and made sure she was properly replaced as their guard.
She was also curious how preparations for moving out were going. Now that Lilith had returned, they could do their leaving ceremony. She let out a sigh, finding the whole process incredibly boring.
“Nobles and their formalities.” She mumbled under her breath. She found her squadmates helping in preparations and quickly joined them. “Hope it goes by fast now.”
Lilith, on the other hand, was being scolded by her Lady. Myrtle’s face was flushed with anger, knowing Lilith had delayed the ceremony and embarrassed her.
“Seriously? You couldn’t hold it in for one fucking night?” Myrtle spat. A bit of spit landed on Lilith’s face. She resisted the urge to wipe it. “And you damaged Casseus? Of all the boys to take your anger out on, you chose him? I swear if there’s a single scar on his face, I’ll end you myself.”
Lilith held back her laugh. Not like Myrtle could even hold a sword. She just had to bear with it for now. “My Lady, I apologize. Casseus caught me at a bad time and I-”
“Enough with that! Fuck! It’s bad enough I didn’t get Toni in my bedroom, but now there’ll be rumors. How are we going to handle this?”
Ah, there it is. The real issue. Not Casseus, nor the violence. But Myrtle’s noble image. Lilith waited until the noblewoman turned to roll her eyes and wipe her spit.
“Could push it onto one of the newer knights. One who doesn’t like how we run the estate. Say she got drunk with power and went too far.” Lilith coldly said. She had the perfect candidate in mind. An easy scapegoat with loose lips already. “Put the blame on her, make everyone doubt her claims when she’s kicked out. Brand her as a liar trying to scorn her previous employer with harmful rumors.”
“Yes, yes. Whatever.” Myrtle said, sitting down. “Just not one of my friend’s daughters.”
“Obviously.”
Myrtle let out a labored sigh. She was tired of the annoying drama already. She was back to thinking about Toni’s body. She wished she could leave a mark on that perfect body of his. Brand him as hers like the others.
But no. That mother of his was too clever, wouldn’t even let her have alone time with him. “Could say one Lady Elfiet’s knights did it. Get that boy to come back as punishment to that self righteous bitch….”
“Apologies, my Lady, but no one would believe that,” Lilith said calmly. “Lady Elfriet’s women were far too proud. And too clean”
“Ugh, I can fantasize,” Myrtle said, her eyes hazing with lust. “Just wish I got a taste of Toni…Even if he’s old enough to be spoiled, I’d make an exception.”
Lilith’s stomach churned. That was one thing Lilith could never stomach. Her Lady only enjoyed boys. Young, pure, untouched boys. But most importantly, not above 18. Then they were spoiled in her eyes.
“Yes, he did seem quite beautiful,” Lilith added, wanting this conversation over.
Myrtle burst out laughing. “That’s quite the understatement… He’s damn near perfect!”
“Just too old.” Lilith thought. One more year. Just one more, and she could cut ties with this twisted woman.
“Now… we should get going. Don’t want another embarrassment.” Lady Myrtle said, standing with a labored groan
“Yes, My Lady,” Lilith said, before bowing. She could feel anger bubble up, but suppressed it again. “I’ll have our guard wish our guests a proper goodbye.”
Chapter 105: Lessons
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Ursa couldn’t concentrate. She could barely keep her eyes on the paper before her. The foreign characters on the paper she vaguely recognized. It’d been three days since she officially joined their party, three days since she’d gained her gift. The gift that was too focused on what was pressed into her arm.
Lily was too close to her right now. She was scanning the paper, leaning in to Ursa, and humming to herself. She didn’t realize what pressing her breast into Ursa’s shoulder was doing to the poor girl.
“Hmm, I think I see the problem…” Lily mumbled to herself. She was comparing Riefleheim’s language with what she knew of Ravian’s runic script. They had some similar-looking characters that confused Ursa.
“U-um, maybe we could focus on these letters,” Ana whispered from Lily’s lap. “Have U-Ursa focus on the ones she mixed up.”
“Good idea, I was just thinking that,” Lily said, patting Ana’s head. She began to smile as Ana writhed in her lap. “Otherwise, good job on learning the alphabet, Ursa. That was faster than I was expecting…”
Ursa squirmed at the compliment, she looked away to hide her blush. She could feel her body react positively to the compliment. It was the sole reason she could even sit and focus on a lesson. She thanked Rava for her head start in the language. Or else Lily wouldn’t be complimenting her so much.
“Already? Damn, that’s impressive.” Jasmine said from the other side of the carriage. Her grey eyes watched Ursa intently. “Is Ursa actually a genius?”
“No… I already knew some of these, and it’s mostly because of my teacher…” Ursa replied, trying her best to hide her face.
“Hmm…” Jasmine studied Ursa. She thought for a moment, taking in her unique skill and how she trained Claire. A wide smile grew on her face as she spoke, “Call her a ‘good girl’ after getting things right. That’ll speed things up.”
Jasmine giggled to herself. Ursa shot her an angered look that quickly faltered. Even just saying those two words was enough to get a reaction out of her. It slightly angered her, but that was quickly drowned out by Lily shifting. Her eyes unfocused as she felt the alchemist’s breast rub against her.
“I’ll keep that in mind,” Lily said, not noticing Ursa’s turmoil. “Though I already planned on rewarding her for her efforts.”
Lily tapped Ursa’s hand as she pointed to a character, her voice soft. “This one’s pronounced ‘ka’ in Ravian, but just ‘ch’ in Riefleheim. You added it to ‘care’ by accident….”
Ursa nodded, her hand trembling as she traced the letter. It took every fiber of her being to focus on writing the correct letter. She stole a glance at Lily, whose glasses slipped down her nose, and quickly looked away, heart pounding.
“I-I think she’s getting it…” Ana whispered from Lily’s lap. She was eager to help, but far more eager for the reward. She shifted to stimulate Lily as she continued. “Maybe we could re-reward her now…”
Ursa gulped. Her mind went wild with fantasies of her reward. She glanced back at the two to see their sexually charged staredown. Ana had a sly smile as she shifted in Lily’s lap.
“Mhmm, that’s a great idea… she has been a very good girl …” Lily whispered teasingly. Ana squirmed in her lap, her subtle movements practiced from their alchemy lessons, coaxing a reaction from Lily.
Ursa felt her growing erection strain against her shorts. She was thankful she had the make-shift desk covering her. She nearly yelped when she felt the head of her cock slip out and brush against her thigh.
“May I suggest something?” Jasmine said, startling all three. The assassin had moved from the other side with chilling silence that Ursa couldn’t even sense. Her hands found Ana’s waist, and she gently pulled her off Lily’s lap. The two were resistant to parting, but Lily let Jasmine take Ana.
“I’ll handle this one, Lily. I think a more… personal… reward is needed.” Jasmine said, moving Ana to her own lap. Her fingers quickly began to trace the girl’s hips. “And, get you more experience with her… exotic gift”
Jasmine’s hands were already exploring Ana’s body as Lily processed Jasmine’s words. Ursa just sat stunned, her pulse too loud for her to think about anything. She watched as Ana’s thighs were slowly revealed, followed by her bulging panties. Ursa looked away quickly.
“Fuck… Jasmine, that’s an amazing idea.” Lily whispered. She licked her lips and turned to look at Ursa. “I may be slow, but even I’ve noticed your gaze…”
Ursa opened her mouth to retort, but Lily moved her dress down. Ursa’s eyes widened as Lily worked her breast out of her dress. Ursa’s breath caught as her cock throbbed in her lap. The heat radiating from it was too much.
“No need to hide it. I like when you look at them…” Lily cooed as she freed the other one. She held back a laugh as Ursa’s red eyes tracked them as the carriage swayed. “I have an idea that will satisfy us both…”
She patted her lap, hoping Ursa would lie her head on it. But Ursa was too stunned. Her mouth was open slightly, and a bit of drool was beginning to form. Lily bit her lip.
“Lay your head here… You’ll get a far better view.” Lily whispered, patting her lap again. This time, Ursa just nodded. She moved the desk to the side, uncaring of the scattering pages. As she moved, Lily was able to see the tip of her cock peeking out.
She looked up to see Lily’s lustful smile just beyond her breasts. She nearly cried out as she felt Lily’s hand move up her abdomen towards her shorts. She did her best not to move as the alchemist freed her erection from its confinement.
“My Goddess… It’s so beautiful…” Lily said as she wrapped her hands around Ursa’s cock. She stroked it slowly, studying how different it felt and moved. She could feel Ursa throb as precum slicked her hand. She glanced down at the stunned warrior and gave her another smile.
“Ursa… you’re free to explore…” She cooed softly. Ursa’s desperate eyes looked up at her with a bit of fear. “I would hate to be the only one enjoying myself… and this is your reward.”
Ursa hesitated. Fear warring with lust as her brain froze. She stared up at Lily’s breasts as the word ‘reward’ echoed in her mind. She hesitantly grasped one of Lily’s breasts, giving it a squeeze when she felt it. Lily’s quiet moan urged her to continue.
She lifted her head slightly, her lips brushing against the other breast. A primal desire rose to the surface as she kissed Lily’s pale skin. Lily quickened her pace on Ursa’s cock, trying to nudge her forward with more pleasure. But Ursa took her time.
She licked the skin, tasting the mix of sweat and perfume. The intoxicating aroma of sex filled the carriage as the other two escalated. Ursa experimented with the firmness and feel for a moment before giving in. She lightly bit Lily’s skin, causing her to cry out.
“Fuck! Ursa… that felt weird…” Lily’s voice tapered off as she resumed stroking. Ursa’s eyes lit up at her reaction. Ursa could feel the alchemist’s cock throb against the back of her head. “Please… I like when Ana sucks on-”
She didn’t even get it out before Ursa moved. She wrapped her lips around the alchemist’s nipple. The primal satisfaction Ursa felt as she suckled on Lily’s breast was immeasurable. She was rewarded with Lily’s moans and her hand quickening.
“Just like that…” Lily got out with a moan. She looked at Jasmine and Ana, the former was lifting Ana up and down in her lap. Their eyes were glued to Lily and Ursa.
Jasmine stopped before whispering in Ana’s ear. “We should get a better view…”
Ana just whimpered and nodded. She felt Jasmine part from her, and she let out a soft whine. Jasmine was quick, though. She carried Ana to the other side and moved her back into place. Ana got a nice, front-row view of the two.
Her eyes darted from Ursa suckling on Lily’s breast to the canine cock Lily was stroking. She couldn’t decide which one she wanted to watch more. She let out a soft moan as Jasmine re-entered her.
“Fuuuck… Elsie’s going to be so jealous…” Jasmine whispered to Ana. Elsie was already annoyed and frustrated in the driver's seat. Ana could hear her thoughts. Ana did her best to give Elsie a clear mental picture.
It wasn’t enough for Elsie. The two heard the driver’s window open and Ana saw her sister peek her head in. She let out a flustered sigh before letting Claire get a peek.
Ursa let up on Lily’s nipple and let out a soft moan. Her breath caught as her cock began to throb wildly. The knot at the base of her cock widened to Lily’s delight. Ursa focused solely on Lily’s soft hand.
“Come on, Ursa,” Lily cooed. Her hand quickened its pace. “Cum for me… be a good girl.”
The phrase shattered Ursa’s restraint. She stifled her moan with Lily’s breast, lightly biting it. Her cock pulsed one last time before exploding in thick, white streams. She coated her stomach and Lily with rope after rope of cum. She thoughtlessly released every drop of cum.
Lily let out a squeal of surprise at first before letting herself get covered. She closed her eyes and felt the scorching liquid hit her face and exposed breasts. She could feel her cock throb, begging for pleasure, but she focused solely on Ursa.
It took a moment, impressing all three women, but Ursa’s cock finally stopped releasing. The amount could rival Claire's. Ursa’s strength left her as she slumped in Lily’s lap. She left a visible bite mark on Lily’s breast.
Lily wiped her eyes, the sticky liquid making it hard for her to open them. She was met with her friend’s grey, hungry eyes.
“Jaz…” She whispered, those eyes turning to focus on her. “Let Ursa help at least…”
Jasmine nodded and held herself back. She looked at Ursa, who was breathing heavily in Lily’s lap. Jasmine licked her lips and dipped her head down. She licked up a thick rope, savoring Ursa’s taste.
She quickly moved to meet Ursa’s lips, kissing the warrior. She could feel Ursa resist at first before giving in. The two shared a brief kiss before Jasmine parted.
“This is my favorite part…” Jasmine whispered.
Chapter 106: New Normal
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Claire couldn’t help but smile as she sat in the driver’s seat. Despite her companion’s sulking, she was in a great mood. Ursa seemed to be fitting in perfectly with the other members of her party. It was only her lover beside her that was the issue.
Elsie sat with arms crossed, glaring ahead as though the road had offended her. She leaned heavily into Claire’s side, demanding to be noticed. Claire wrapped her arm around Elsie, hoping to ease her mood.
“Elsie… are you really jealous of Ursa right now?” Claire asked calmly.
“No.” Elsie snapped. “I’m just annoyed.”
“Oh? Really?” Claire said, stifling a giggle. “Not jealous that both Ana and Lily have been fawning over our new member?”
“No.” Elsie repeated more firmly. “Just Ana.”
Claire giggled and leaned down to kiss her forehead. “Jealousy doesn’t suit you.”
“I’m not jealous,” Elsie grumbled. “I just hate being ignored.”
“You’re not being ignored, Elsie… Ana’s just enjoying our new party member.” Claire whispered. “Besides, I’m paying attention to you.”
“I guess… just… It’s different with Ana.” Elsie said. She checked in on her sister’s thoughts, only to be drowned in Ana’s pleasure. “Ursa joined us, but I still hesitate to trust her…”
Claire tilted her head. “And why’s that?”
“Well, I’ve known you since we were kids. Jasmine and Lily, too. It was easy to bring you three into our adventuring plans… I just worry about the unknown, I guess.” Elsie said. “Not like I have anything against Ursa, but she does seem to be a wild card…”
“That’s fair,” Claire said. She took a moment to weigh her words. “Not jealous, but overprotective?”
Elsie let out a long, exasperated sigh. “Yes… mostly.”
Elsie took a deep breath and concentrated on keeping her thoughts to herself. “I worry Ana will get too attached, and all of you, only for Ursa to leave or, Goddess forbid, betray us…”
Claire raised her eyebrow. She doubted Ursa would betray them, but leaving them did sound possible. “I see… worried she’ll be called back to her people?”
Elsie nodded. “I worry she’ll get too attached and once Ursa leaves… she retreats into herself.”
“Oh…” Claire said, processing her words.
“I know it’s paranoia, but Ana is very fragile.” Elsie continued. “When Ryley was captured and especially when mom died…”
“I remember. She seemed to disappear.” Claire chimed in. She didn’t remember the time after Ryley left, but she remembered when their mother died. She remembered the funeral where Elsie could not stop crying. And, she remembered Ana, who seemed so distant and emotionless.
“Yeah…” Elsie said. The weight in her chest eased as she spoke about her worries. She snuggled closer to Claire, feeling her lover’s warmth before a smile started to form on her face. “So no, I’m not jealous. Just the only one being cautious about our sexy new member.”
Claire exhaled from her nose. Elsie’s playful tone was back. She gave Elsie another kiss on the forehead and spoke. “True. She is incredibly sexy…”
Claire yelped as Elsie pinched her side. “Hey! Focus on me right now.”
The two giggled, and Claire refocused on the road ahead. Elsie readjusted to lay her head in Claire’s lap. Her eyes softened as she looked up at her lover’s face, a wide smile plastered onto her own.
“Thank you for asking… I needed to vent about that.” Elsie said. Her voice was quieter and less playful. She reached up and cupped Claire’s cheek. “And yes, I’m jealous that I don’t get to enjoy Lily’s breasts.”
After stopping for the night, Claire made sure not to disturb her sleeping lover. She carefully lifted Elsie up and headed towards the back of the carriage. Her other lovers were quiet now, seemingly tired from their previous activities.
She was greeted by three breathless women in various states of undress. Lily, whose dress was across the carriage, was being caressed by a fully naked Ana. While their newest member was pantsless and doing her best to hold off Jasmine’s eager tongue.
Jasmine was the only one not panting. She was too focused on cleaning their newest member that she didn’t even look up when Claire entered. Claire set Elsie down beside Lily, who quickly latched onto her other side, before helping Ursa.
She gently pulled Jasmine off of the exasperated girl, only to be met with Jasmine’s dirtied lips. Claire’s mind went fuzzy from the mix of flavors and the sensation of Jasmine’s length pressing against her.
When they parted, their eyes locked. Jasmine whispered, “I missed your taste…”
Her hands were already working on Claire’s pants. Claire grabbed her hands and held them still. “Not yet… need to prepare the carriage and start watch.” Claire cooed back.
“Right… It’s that time already…” Jasmine said. Her eyes slowly lost their lustful haze. “I’ll help you out.”
The two left to secure the horses, leaving Ursa as the only one still conscious. She was doing her best to recover. Honestly, she’d lost track of how many times she’d cummed over the last couple of hours. All she knew was that her cock was still hard.
“How the fuck do they deal with this thing?” She whimpered, glaring down at it. Hours of nonstop stimulation, and it was still throbbing for attention. She felt the slowly drying cum cling to her skin, the aroma overwhelming her nose.
“Fuuuck… why does it smell so good?” She whined as she licked her lips. She could taste each of the three. They all had a distinct taste, besides the twins.
She sat up slowly, letting out a groan. She glanced at the other three, a small pang of jealousy hit her as she saw them. The twins were clinging to Lily as they slept.
She didn’t know how she still had any reservations after the exhausting three days she had, but she did. For some reason, non-sexual affection still made her freeze. She locked up whenever one of them would kiss her.
“How?” She huffed, finally catching her breath. “I’ve literally fucked all five of them but I still can’t cuddle them?”
She sat on the side bench, watching quietly as the three slept. Her eyes wandered to Elsie, watching the older woman’s chest rise and fall. She hadn’t gotten a chance to interact with Elsie much since traveling.
Without realizing it, she inched closer to the trio. Slowly, but surely, she approached the closer twin. A soft chuckle escaped her lips as she studied Elsie’s peaceful face, so much cuter when she wasn’t talking. By the time she noticed, she was kneeling beside Elsie.
She blinked rapidly, her body betraying her. Ursa craved the warmth exuding from all three. She longed to join the tangle of limbs, but her pride kept her frozen. Ursa whimpered softly, torn between discipline and desire.
“What are you doing?” A calm voice whispered behind her. Ursa’s eyes widened as she spun to find the source. Jasmine had returned inside.
“I-I, uh, was just… checking on them.” Ursa stammered. She tried to steady her voice, but Jasmine’s knowing smile made it worse.
“You know, you’re allowed to do practically anything to them…” Jasmine said smoothly, walking closer. “Even if it isn’t sexual.”
“What do you mean? I wasn’t doing anything like that.” Ursa stiffened.
Jasmine raised an eyebrow before she knelt to meet Ursa’s eyes. “You are allowed to cuddle them. Hell, I bet Elsie would love to feel your arms wrapped around her.”
Ursa’s face flushed with embarrassment. “I-I would never do something s-so weak…”
Jasmine’s smile widened at Ursa’s shaky resistance. “Right. Because affection is weakness.”
“It is, and weakness gets you killed,” Ursa replied after clearing her throat.
“I used to think the same way…” Jasmine whispered, inching closer. She gently rested her forehead against Ursa’s. “I thought shutting everyone out kept me strong.”
Ursa didn’t move. She couldn’t. Jasmine’s closeness was too disarming. She wasn’t given any time to react either.
Jasmine softly kissed her. Her body gently eased Ursa onto her back, pinning her with surprising tenderness. When their lips parted, Jasmine smiled down at her
“Now… I realize how blind I was…” Jasmine whispered.
Ursa whimpered softly, trying to find her words. She felt Elsie’s back press against her arm, causing her to stir. Elsie shifted to sleepily face the duo.
“Jazz?” Elsie mumbled sleepily. Before Ursa could even move, Elsie’s arm draped across her chest. Elsie pulled herself closer and snuggled up to Ursa. She shifted for a moment before drifting back to sleep.
“There… was that so hard…” Jasmine said, now on her feet. Ursa was still surprised at how fast Jasmine could move.
“Fuck you,” Ursa whimpered, barely above a whisper.
Chapter 107: Morning After
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Ursa stirred at the first sign of light. She tried to sit up, but her arm was pinned under something warm. Ursa blinked rapidly before rubbing the sleep out of her eyes. She was a bit confused about seeing sunlight as she was supposed to be on watch overnight.
She didn’t get any time to think about it before she felt stirring. Whoever was on her arm was waking up. Panic started to take over, and Ursa fully woke up. Light slowly illuminated the woman when she remembered her interaction with Jasmine last night.
Elsie’s blue eyes were sleepily staring up at her. In the brief moment of silence, Ursa remembered her beauty. Then, she could see the recognition of their situation flash across the mage’s face. A bit of confusion turned to panic before Elsie backed away.
“Morning,” Ursa said shakily. She felt a pang hit her chest after watching Elsie move away.
“Morning…” Elsie replied hesitantly. “Did I roll into you last night?”
“I… don’t know,” Ursa said, her voice tapering off.
“Sorry… I tend to cling to others when I sleep.”
“It’s okay. I just worry since…” Ursa awkwardly spoke. She rubbed the back of her neck, feeling the awkwardness between them.
“Right,” Elsie whispered. Silence fell over the two again as they avoided each other’s gazes.
“Wait. It’s morning? What about watch?” Elsie said, her eyes widening. “Did someone fall asleep on watch?”
The older twin got to her feet in a hurry, causing the others to stir. She made her way to the door in a hurry, with Ursa following her. The two rushed out only to be greeted by Jasmine, who was dutifully tending to the fire.
She had a wide smile on her face as she kept her head down.
“Have a good night's sleep?” She asked, poking the fire.
Elsie tilted her head before letting out a deep sigh. “Really? I thought there was no messing around with watch.”
Jasmine giggled. “I didn’t. Just let you two have some extra rest. I thought you both needed it.”
“And here you were supposed to be the serious one,” Elsie grumbled. She glanced at Ursa, who was standing beside her awkwardly.
“I am,” Jasmine said firmly. Before her voice softened. “Just couldn’t wake you two when you looked so cute together.”
“You’re enjoying this, aren’t you?” Elsie said, crossing her arms. Seeing Jasmine mess around annoyed Elsie to no end, especially after reprimanding her so many times.. “Hypocrite.”
“Hey. I see it as team bonding.” Jasmine retorted. She set the stick down and got up to meet Elsie. “I’m just glad Ursa stuck beside you all night.”
Elsie turned to Ursa, whose face flushed red. She stammered out an excuse, “H-hey. You rolled onto my arm and I didn’t want to disturb you…”
Elsie rolled her eyes. “Jaz. If I can’t mess around, then neither can you. You are the one who punished me for goofing off too much.”
“Like I said, I wasn’t messing around,” Jasmine said, stepping closer to the two. “Just need you two to settle this friction. That’s worth more than a missed shift of watch.”
Elsie opened her mouth but was cut off by Ursa. “Friction? I just find her mildly annoying.”
Elsie shot her a look. “Annoying? You tried to kill us and caused that incident with the trolls. I think I deserve to be a bit annoying.”
Ursa scowled, not quite remembering specifics. She scratched the back of her head as she spoke. “Um, well… part of my class makes me go into a combat trance, and I don’t remember most of it.”
“That’s no excuse, though,” Elsie said through gritted teeth. “We had to drag an apology out of you even after filling you in.”
“Right… yeah, that’s part of Ravian culture,” Ursa replied. She took a deep breath, “We are not fond of apologies… it hurts our warrior pride.”
“Yeah, well, you’re not with your people. Here in Riefleheim, we apologize and don’t try to kill our rescuers.” Elsie snapped.
“I-I get it… ” Ursa stammered. Clearly uncomfortable apologizing or admitting fault. But Claire would want her to. That thought alone pushed her forward. “I’m quickly seeing the flaws of our ways… I hope to make it up to you, all of you, as a part of this party…”
Elsie hesitated. She could see how uncomfortable Ursa was, could hear the effort in her voice. Part of her wanted to stay angry, but she knew she had to meet Ursa halfway. She took another deep breath. “Thank you for that… It’s better than your forced apology. I guess…. I have to be more patient with you…”
Jasmine laughed. “Patient? I’d love to see that.”
“Hey! I’m still mad at you.” Elsie snapped at Jasmine. “Don’t think I’m going to forget this.”
She stepped forward, pressing her chest against Jasmine’s, scowling up at her. Ursa watched from the side, a pang hitting her chest. A bit of jealousy at Elsie’s boldness. She wished she could be that bold, that comfortable.
“Oh? Gonna try to punish me?” Jasmine raised a brow, voice dropping into a sultry tone.. “I’d love to see you try…”
Elsie lost all her traction, feeling Jasmine’s length press into her. Her mind blanked, and she momentarily forgot about her anger. “I bet you would…”
Ursa watched the two’s sexually charged staredown before taking a deep breath. She had to be brave.
“She’s not the only one who wishes t-to punish you…” She blurted out. Her voice lost its confidence immediately and began to taper off. The two looked at her with lust. Their giggles fueled Ursa’s embarrassment.
“Oh?” Jasmine said, biting her lip.
“Look at her…” Elsie whispered to Jasmine. “Trying so hard to improve.”
“Mhmm. Would you like to do the honors?” Jasmine whispered. She wrapped her arms around Elsie’s waist.
Elsie nodded, a bit hesitant, but excited. “She’s such a good girl.”
Ursa stiffened at the words. She could feel her face heat up and her mind go blank. She stammered while trying to respond, “N-no I… didn’t m-mean…”
The two giggled again at her reaction. Not to make fun of her, but because of how cute she was.
“Fuck me. We need to have a session with her and Claire…” Jasmine said, her hands wandering over Elsie’s body. “All of us just complimenting them.”
“See which one breaks first?” Elsie said, grinding against Jasmine.
Jasmine giggled. “Obviously…”
Ursa took a breath, steadying herself. “That sounds… fun.”
It was a bit forced, but she said it. And she meant it. The image of Claire losing her composure helped.
Elsie glanced back at her with a warm smile. “Heh, there’s hope for you yet…”
“Um, thanks…” Ursa got out, barely above a whisper. Her heart was pounding in her chest.
“So worth staying up all night,” Jasmine whispered to Elsie.
Elsie rolled her eyes at Jasmine before the two separated. She gave Ursa a sly smile, finally not feeling annoyed at her presence. She finally let herself soak in Ursa’s muscular frame.
“Looks like we have company, maybe we can pick this up later,” Jasmine whispered.
Ursa glanced back to see Claire groggily exit the carriage. Her green eyes lit up upon seeing the three of them. Her sleepy face grew into a smile.
“Oh? You two are already up?” Claire said, surprised. “Did it go well?”
She looked at Jasmine, who nodded enthusiastically. “Was able to get Elsie to commit to being more patient.”
“Damn, that’s impressive,” Claire said glancing at Elsie. She rolled her eyes at Claire. “And Ursa? Did she stay with Elsie all night?”
Ursa’s face reddened, but she pushed through it. She nodded sheepishly, wanting to admit it herself.
“Oh… good girl ,” Claire said with a cheery tone, almost instinctively. The moment the words left her lips, her eyes widened just slightly. Her own mind was going hazy as they echoed in her ears.
Elsie’s giggle cut through the haze. “Did you seriously just turn yourself on by calling her that?”
Chapter 108: Team Cohesion
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Claire was overjoyed to see Ursa and Elsie get along. She noticed the two tended to avoid one another and was planning something herself. But Jasmine beat her to it.
She couldn’t help but smile, even when she was supposed to be serious. She was supposed to be focusing on cohesion, but struggled to stay focused. It was annoying her former teacher to keep pausing because of her.
“Claire! Focus. You can ogle Ursa later.” Jasmine yelled from the side. She had her arms crossed, and Claire could tell she was mad.
Claire shook her head before mouthing a ‘sorry’ to Jasmine. Jasmine was running the two through drills that would test their ability to fight together.
“Right!” She responded, her tone still cheerful.
Jasmine just let out a sigh. “Okay, back to square one.”
The two frontliners returned to their starting positions. Roughly 20 feet away from the twins, the two readied for the drill. Claire took a moment to refocus herself before glancing at Ursa. She had a furrowed brow as she took in the last few rounds.
“Okay. I’m sorry, Ursa… just happy about you getting along with Elsie better.” Claire whispered. Ursa glanced at her, the seriousness fading for a moment.
“Th-thank you.” Ursa stuttered out. She wasn’t used to others admitting fault so easily. Jasmine clapped her hands, getting their attention again.
“Now remember Claire! You are no longer alone on the frontline, your space is shared with Ursa. And Ursa, remember you have teammates. Elsie will be firing spells from behind, it’s on you two to sync up.” Jasmine commanded as she reset the dummies.
Ursa nodded. It took everything in her power not to react in anger when Elsie hit her with a rogue firespell. Thankfully, Ana was quick to heal her, and Elsie apologized.
“Alright, you two, remember your roles.” Jasmine continued. She walked towards them as she spoke. “Claire, you support and enable Ursa’s attacks while also being her shield. Protect her like you would any of us. Ursa, be the frontline’s spear. Live by the best defense is a good offense.”
Ursa clenched her jaw. It’d been years since she fought within a group. Her class did not work well in a team, her battle trance could easily cause collateral damage. She also had to worry about her teammates behind her, magic users weren’t something she was used to fighting with.
Claire began to move forward as Ursa recentered herself. She moved cautiously towards the first dummy, her shield readied. Ursa studied the methodical, slow movements before joining her. She followed Claire’s movements until they were close enough for her to charge.
Ursa let out her battle cry and charged. She focused solely on her target. She didn’t notice the projectile. She didn’t see Claire move to block it. All she could focus on was bringing her training axe down on the dummy.
She spun to the next target only to run into Claire, causing both of their balances to be thrown off. Claire felt a soft ball bounce off her head.
“Dead.” Jasmine declared. She set her projectiles down and let out a sigh.
“Fuck, sorry!” Claire said, rubbing the spot the ball hit. “I was too close this time, and I wasn’t expecting you to turn so quickly.”
Ursa tensed up. She felt anger flare up within her, egged on by her berserker skills. It took every fiber of her to stop herself from lashing out, at least physically. She clenched her fist tightly, trying to ground herself, but some of it slipped out.
“Fuck!” She growled. “I can’t stand this. There’s too much I have to worry about. Not only do I have spells from behind, but I have someone in my way! I’m not used to this!”
Ursa threw the axe to the side and took a deep breath, trying to reel herself in. Before she could walk away, she felt Claire’s hand gently grab her arm.
“I get it,” Claire said softly. “I get being frustrated… but that’s what training is for. Better to figure all this out here, then when we’re in danger…”
Ursa just nodded. She felt shame for lashing out. Especially since she lashed out at Claire.
“I can imagine fighting in a team after being solo for so long can also be tough, but we can always work on that.” Claire kept going. “I’m not mad at you for yelling, I’m not mad at you for being frustrated… I just want to figure this out with you.”
Surprisingly,. Claire’s voice was able to calm her anger. Usually, it’d take a lot more effort for her to de-escalate her anger, but Claire’s voice made her feel calm.
“I-I just don’t know this…” Ursa admitted. “My class isn’t meant for a team… sometimes it’s hard for me to even distinguish allies from foes....”
“That’s okay,” Claire whispered. “You’re working on it. That’s all we can ask of you…”
Ursa nodded before taking a long, deep breath. She picked her axe up, ready to go again. Only to be met with a frustrated Jasmine.
“Here I was going to scold you two, but Claire just had to steal my thunder,” Jasmine said, her arms crossed. Ursa didn’t pick up on her fake annoyance, but Claire did. Her expression softened into a gentle smile. “But Claire’s right. All we can ask is that you are trying to improve.”
“Right… thank you,” Ursa said, her anger all but gone. “I’ll try not to lash out again.”
Jasmine stepped closer with a sly smile, her voice dropping to a husky purr, “ Good. It’s best to take out your frustrations in other ways. The Goddess knows how many times I’ve taken my frustration out on Elsie that way…”
Claire nodded in agreement. “It’s very hard to stay mad after that…”
Ursa’s face reddened as the tone shifted between the two. Jasmine teasingly bit her lip before continuing. “Mhmm, I’ll definitely have to take some of my frustration out on you later…”
Claire stepped closer, pressing her body against Jasmine. “Promise?”
Ursa cleared her throat, snapping the two out of it. Her face was red, and her voice cracked slightly. “I-I think I’m ready to try again…”
Both women smiled at Ursa before getting back into position. The twins, who were chatting with Lily before, got back into position as well. All four were ready, though the two frontliners were noticeably aroused, and Ursa’s face was still red.
Jasmine clapped her hands again, grabbing the fours’ attention. “Claire, remember your positioning. You’ll need to weave in attacks and blocks for Ursa. Ursa, remember to do your best to keep track of Claire. Even a rough guess is better than nothing.”
The two nodded before Claire approached the dummy again. Ursa took another moment to steady her breath before joining her. Once the two got into position, Ursa charged again.
While she focused on the dummy again, she remembered to take note of where Claire was before she charged. This time, she caught the distinct clink of Claire’s shield as it blocked Jasmine’s projectile.
When she spun to face the next dummy, she instinctively stepped to the side, away from the earlier sound. Her eyes focused on her next target, but she felt the gentle brush of Claire’s arm against hers. She felt a sense of pride swell for a moment as she got the movement in sync with Claire.
It was a tight transition but effective, Jasmine observed. Claire moved like Ursa’s shadow, close enough to protect her while staying out of her way. She was dangerously close to the berserker, but somehow she made it work.
Now came the hard part. Jasmine glanced at Elsie, who stood proudly. Her wand at the ready and eyes focused on the third dummy. It was meant to be an ambusher trying to attack the two as they fought the second dummy. She had to protect them with her attack. Her sister watched her carefully, her own wand ready to block Elsie’s attack with her barrier.
Elsie exhaled away the last of her nerves. While she knew Claire’s movements and tells, she did not know Ursa’s. She would have to launch her spell and hit the target right before Ursa charged. She had already failed three times today.
‘Elsie, she tenses up before she charges…’ Ana’s thoughts called out to her. She nodded to her sister, her eyes studying Ursa.
She prepared her spell, just waiting for Ursa to tense up. Ursa was instructed to switch up her timing to keep Elsie guessing, but Ana’s guidance finally helped Elsie understand.
It was a split-second opening, but Elsie let her fireball fly the moment she saw Ursa tense up. The ball shot past Ursa, the charging woman not even flinching as it passed before her. Relief washed over Elsie as the third dummy was struck by her fireball.
‘Thank you, Ana.’ Elsie said internally with relief. ‘Good job picking that up.’
Jasmine took note. “Seems Elsie finally noticed Ursa tensing up before attacking… or Ana told her,” She muttered to herself. She was just glad the three finally synced up enough to complete the exercise.
Jasmine launched another projectile, one final test for her former student. One Claire easily swatted with her shield.
Jasmine dropped her shoulders, relief washing over her like a cool breeze. Finally.
Lily approached her from the side. “I have lunch ready, hope it’s a good time to take a break.”
Chapter 109: Learning to Destress
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After lunch, they decided to depart. Even if it was half a day of travel, it’d get them closer to their next destination. Claire decided not to think about how they would be fighting other women yet. Right now, she was focused on watching Ursa learn.
Claire had to admit, Lily knew exactly how to keep Ursa’s attention. Claire bit back her giggles every time Ursa’s eyes widened or her mouth hung open. The busty alchemist was able to bring her attention back to the paper each time.
The promise of a reward was far too tantalizing to Ursa.
Elsie watched with quiet surprise, Ursa was picking up the written language better than she expected. She had fallen into the trap of assuming the wisdom stat directly correlated with intelligence. She let out a sigh before moving to Ursa’s side.
She decided to help as best she could. She owed it to their new member.
“I’ve found correlating what you’re learning with other things helps you remember them,” Elsie whispered to the struggling warrior. Ursa hesitantly glanced at her with a confused look.
“Correlating?” Ursa asked.
Elsie giggled softly, “Sorry, bigger word… it means connecting or relating two things. Like for instance, the ‘A’ letter you can remember using your axe. Starts with the letter and has the same pronunciation.”
“Thank you. I’ll try to add that to my studying…” Ursa mumbled. She squinted at the paper, honing in on the ‘C’ and immediately thinking of Claire. She hesitantly pointed to it and asked. “C for Claire?”
“Good, yes! That’s what her name starts with!” Lily cheered. Elsie noticed a small smile appear at the confirmation. “What about the other members? We have four other members.”
Ursa nodded before pointing to the ‘A’, “Ana, like Axe.” She glanced at Elsie, who nodded. Then to the ‘E’, “Is this Elsie?”
“I don’t know… is it?” Lily asked.
“Yes… Then this is Lily, and then Jasmine is this one.” Ursa said, before pointing to each of their starting letter.
“Good, those are all correct,” Lily said with a cheerful smile. “Thank you, Elsie. She was struggling with remembering the letters.”
Elsie just shrugged. “It’s what I used to learn… and I owe Ursa for being so distrustful…”
Elsie could feel Claire’s joyful smile beaming towards her. Claire practically pounced on Elsie. “Aww, Elsie’s coming around!”
Ursa looked back at the paper, still not remembering half the letters before her. But she was able to remember five extra letters thanks to Elsie. She’d have to find a way to thank her.
“Thank you, Elsie,” Ursa said softly. She looked to the squirming girl in Claire’s grip. Originally, she wanted to take her frustration out on the mage like Jasmine hinted at, but she was having second thoughts.
Elsie struggled free, finally able to speak. “Hold that thanks… I have an idea you might enjoy.”
The older twin glanced at Lily, who nodded encouragingly. The alchemist knew exactly what she was hinting at.
After stopping for the night, Lily grabbed Ursa’s hand. She gripped it tightly and started. “While I’d love to reward you for your earlier performance, Elsie has something else in mind…”
Ursa gulped, her heart beginning to race. She could feel the anticipation as Lily pulled her back into the carriage. Inside, the warmth and smell of sex hit her immediately.
Jasmine had Claire bent over the side bench, fucking her with quick, rough thrusts. She was using her former student as stress relief. Claire’s moans filled the cabin, distracting Ursa briefly. But Lily pulled her forward, guiding her away from the scene.
Elsie sat with a sultry, inviting smile. Her legs crossed, and her eyes locked on Ursa. Ana sat beside her, tense and avoiding Ursa’s gaze. A bit of fear was evident in her expression.
Ursa’s breath caught as Elsie beckoned her to come closer. Ana’s eyes widened as the warrior approached her, the bulge in her pants growing by the step. Elsie brushed her finger up her sister’s thigh.
“She agreed to be my stand-in. I’m not that good with your larger size, but Ana…” Elsie said huskily. Ana whimpered under her sister’s touch, her gaze hesitantly meeting Ursa’s. Her eyes were a mix of desire and fear. “She can take it”
Lily’s warmth pressed against Ursa, her soft breasts pressing into her back. She leaned in, whispering directly in Ursa’s ear. “Don’t worry about holding back either…She reeealy likes it rough.”
As if on cue, the twins moved forward. Their hands snaking up Ursa’s thighs, working their way up to her bulge. Ursa’s heart was thundering in her chest as the goosebumps from Lily’s breath slowly settled. The two sisters gently removed Ursa’s pants for her, revealing her throbbing cock.
“Ana… like last time?” Elsie purred. She gripped the thick, reddish cock causing Ursa to moan. Elsie stroked the throbbing length, giving Ursa a sly smile. “Have her use your throat? Like Jasmine did?”
Ana’s eyes were focused on the canine-cock before her, her mind was too scattered to respond. Elsie giggled softly before speaking internally.
‘Ana? She’s waiting…’
Ana glanced at Elsie with a look of fear mixed with desire. This cock was almost too thick. It wouldn’t fit in her mouth. She glanced up at Ursa, whose feral eyes were pinned on her. Ana hesitantly smiled before grabbing the hem of her dress. She lifted it up and off her slender body. She was ready.
She gripped the canine-like cock before her, finding her confidence. She started out softly, before quickening her pace. She wanted Ursa at her full size. Ursa’s desperate moans encouraged her to continue.
“Fuck…” Ursa groaned. Her will was quickly waning. With Ana’s gentle touch and Lily’s kisses on her neck, Ursa was ready to go feral.
“Ursa… let loose…” Elsie said, her hands roaming over Ana’s subtle curves, encouraging her. “She’s too shy to ask you herself…”
Ursa felt something snap within her. Her eyes completely hazed over, and her instincts surged as she pushed Ana on her back. The girl’s yelp didn’t stop Ursa from planting kisses and nips all over her neck. She grinded her throbbing cock against Ana’s, dwarfing her length.
Elsie watched on, diligent but extremely turned on. Her hand was stroking her cock while she watched over her sister. Ana’s thoughts deafening her own.
Ursa stopped her onslaught. She grabbed Ana’s hands, restraining them above her head with one hand, while her other guided her precum slicked cock. Her knot already forming. Every bit of fear quickly evaporated the moment Ursa began to rub her head against Ana’s folds.
The pleasure was too much.
Ana moved her legs without thinking, wrapping them around Ursa’s waist. Her blue eyes pleading for Ursa while her thoughts overwhelmed her sister. Ursa let out a primal growl. Her feral instincts taking her over completely as she thrusted into Ana. Elsie covered her sister’s mouth, stifling the wail she would have produced.
‘Fuuuuck… she’s stretching me,’ Ana’s thoughts slurred out. Elsie was cautiously watching over her sister, making sure she wasn’t in over her head. Ursa was not being cautious with Ana.
Once Ursa’s cock bottomed out in Ana, a flash of concern came over her face. She glanced at Elsie, who simply nodded while her hand continued to stroke her cock. “Be a good girl and fuck my sister…” Elsie purred.
Reassured, Ursa let loose. She thrusted fast and quick at first, but found her rhythm eventually. Her primal grunts overtook Ana’s cries as Ana’s eyes rolled back. She had finally scratched that masochistic itch. Her legs tightening around Ursa while her back arched, the pleasure causing her mind to blank.
Jasmine and Claire took a moment, their bodies intertwinded. They watched with lustful anticipation as Ursa rocked the entire carriage with her thrusts. The pleasure-drunk twin could barely form moans while her cock exploded with cum.
Ana’s cock exploded, covering the two with her cum, repeatedly climaxing as Ursa used her. Each time the knot left her insides, Ana’s body shuddered. A plead for it to return. Ursa couldn’t pay attention to anything else besides Ana’s tight, warm insides. Her mind utterly melting to the pleasure. She could feel Ana’s cum cover her belly and breasts, a treat for later. But right now, she needed to cum deep inside Ana.
Elsie knelt beside them, her hand diligently stroking her length, catching Ana’s slurred pleads. ‘More… don’t stop. Please please please’ She exchanged a glance with Lily, who hovered nearby, glasses fogged with heat. A silent plan formed as Lily beckoned Jasmine and Claire closer. The duo joined her, their hands already stroking each other’s cocks. But Ursa only saw Ana.
Her thrusts got more desperate as the duo was surrounded by their party members. Their hands desperately stroking their cocks to the scene. All five were moaning and pleading for pleasure, while Ana had nearly lost consciousness.
Ursa let out a howl of pleasure before slamming her hips into Ana’s reddened skin, her knot expanding to hold her in place. She exploded within Ana, her cock bulging the poor girls belly. A bulge that grew with each rope of cum Ursa released. Ana let out one last rope of cum as her insides squeezed Ursa tightly.
Ana’s eyes fluttered back as she refocused on Ursa. She felt her insides tightening around Ursa’s cock, her womb filling with her seed. She glanced down at her cum covered belly to see it expanded.
Then, she felt hot, sticky ropes burn her skin. She looked around bewildered as all four spectators began to cum. Her sister coating her face and breasts, while the others coated Ursa’s back. Their cum painting the duo white, snapping Ursa out of her trance.
“Holy Goddess of the Hunt…” She moaned, breathlessly. She felt her lover’s seed drip down her skin, her mouth watering. She glanced down at Ana, who was already scooping up some of Elsie’s seed.
Ursa waited for Ana to suck the cum off her finger, before forcing a kiss on the twin. She tasted Elsie on her sister’s lips. Then she started to feel the hungry tongues of her lovers glide across her skin.
“Good girl…” Elsie whispered. Ana’s eyes rolled back in their kiss as she felt Ursa’s cock throb within her.
Chapter 110: Mercy or Justice?
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Ursa awoke in a pile of limbs to the morning light creeping in. She tried to get up, but felt a weight on her chest. A small, pitiful whimper stopped her cold.
Looking down, she met Ana’s deep blue eyes. The younger twin was wincing in pain. Ursa panicked, grabbing the girl lightly. She gently inspected Ana’s body with her hands, searching for her source of pain.
“She lost her voice,” came a whisper. Ursa glanced over to see Elsie rise from Lily’s lap to lightly stretch. She sleepily looked at Ursa and continued, “Enjoyed last night far too much…”
Ursa felt a sense of dread come over her, “D-did I hurt her?”
Elsie groggily crawled over to Ana and wrapped her arms around her sister’s waist. Ana tried to speak, but her voice came out broken. Elsie rested her head against Ana’s shoulder.
“Don’t worry…” Elsie calmly spoke. She nuzzled up to Ana and sleepily continued. “She’s already asking for more… even if it hurts.”
Ursa was too stunned to speak. Both twins were lying on her chest now. Ana was awake and eagerly watching her, while Elsie was back asleep.
She didn’t know what to do. “Um, Ana…” She gently whispered, trying not to wake the others. “Are you really okay?”
Ana nodded. Just slightly. She didn’t want to wake her sister, but her eyes glowed with enthusiasm.
“And you enjoyed… last night?”
Another nod. Then, Ursa felt something poke against her leg. A clear sign of how much Ana enjoyed it.
Ursa sighed. A reluctant smile formed on her lips. She’d be lying if she said she didn’t thoroughly enjoy last night, too. Getting to go all out and sharing the aftermath. It really was amazing stress relief.
Ursa’s thoughts were interrupted by Ana’s soft lips touching her skin. It was a gentle kiss, and Ursa barely noticed it. But she glanced down to see Ana’s warm smile. The younger twin squeezed her tightly before nuzzling her head against Ursa’s chest.
It felt warm. Very warm. The kiss radiated heat throughout Ursa’s chest as her heart began to race. She could feel her face flush as both twins calmly used her as a pillow.
She could get used to this.
Claire felt her leg bounce uncontrollably. Their next destination loomed in her mind. So did their next fight. Bandits.
It made her stomach queasy thinking about it. Fighting other women. She promised herself to overcome this, but now? As they got closer, her nausea increased. Their nightly distractions could only keep her mind off it for a little while.
“You doing okay?” Elsie asked softly. She grabbed Claire’s hand, giving it a tight squeeze.
“Not really…our next quest is for those bandits…” Claire sighed. She clung to her lover’s hand, trying to ease her nausea. “It won’t be mindless monsters or a rampaging beast…”
“Yeah, it has me anxious as well,” Elsie let out a sigh. “Part of me hopes Ursa and Jaz can cover me… but that’s not likely.”
Claire nodded. Her path, her divine quest, required her to fight. She could preach about peace, try to change minds, but others had tried that. This mission required her to fight.
Ursa, shifted on the other bench, Ana clinging tightly to her arm. Their anxiety was foreign to her. She’d been hunting since she was a child, and killing was part of her culture. Killing wasn’t taboo, it was justice. For women like these bandits, especially.
“Um, I don’t really get your struggles, at least not fully,” Ursa spoke, trying to piece her words together. She rubbed the back of her neck as she continued.”But from what Jasmine has told me about these bandits, they have it coming.”
Claire stared at the floorboard. “I know, but… I feel like I’ll lose myself.”
“Same,” Elsie whispered. She squeezed Claire’s hand with anxiety.
Ursa frowned. Their cultures differed heavily in this regard. Laws were sacred. Passed down by the Moon Goddess herself. To break those would be to go against her will. Punishment would be swiftly executed. These bandits would have been hunted down without mercy. She glanced down at Ana, whose sad eyes stirred something within Ursa.
“I don’t know if you’ll lose yourself… but I know it will change you,” Ursa said slowly. “It’s not something you can ever take back.”
“Thanks. That’s very helpful.” Elsie scoffed, rolling her eyes.
“I’m not finished.” Ursa retorted. “Part of me hates to admit it, but my berserker’s trance… it scared me in the beginning. Not being able to control myself. All the collateral damage it could cause. Hurting an ally…”
Ursa paused for a moment. A vision of her teacher flashed in her mind. Her unapproving gaze when Ursa brought her concern up with her. She took a slow breath.
“But… I pushed through.” Ursa continued. “For no other reason than my own pride and ambition… I-I realize how poor that motivation is…”
She took a deep breath. Silently reflecting on her past motivations. Her urge to conquer, succeed in combat. “I can say I enjoy combat. All of it. Struggling to the bitter end, triumphing over others… but killing a just opponent? I start to understand you gals…”
Ursa cleared her throat, feeling awkward. “What I’m trying to say is this. I think I found a better reason to fight and to kill than my own ambitions. I-I have people I’m… I’m starting to care deeply for…”
Ursa’s mouth dried up and she found it harder to speak. She glanced down at Ana again, who squeezed her arm tightly. “As long as you stick to your ideals, then you won’t lose yourself…” She got out.
Claire looked at Ursa. She had changed so much since joining them, and it was easy to tell. Her scowl had disappeared, and she wasn’t backing away from Ana’s affection. It impressed Claire.
Before Claire could speak, Elsie did. “So… was that supposed to help us? Or motivate us?”
Ursa glanced at Elsie before pondering for a moment. “I don’t know… just giving my thoughts on the matter.”
“Well… I think I get it.” Elsie said, tilting her head. “You think it will be easier because of our goals? Or those we fight to protect?”
Ursa nodded. It wasn’t exactly what she meant, but Elsie’s was better. “Yeah. I’m not saying it will be easier to get over or that you won’t have nightmares. But when the time comes, it’ll be easier for you to push through.”
Elsie let out an exaggerated sigh and pinched her nose. Before she could speak again, Claire cut her off.
“Ursa… we already knew that… but, thank you for trying to help,” Claire said gently. She massaged the back of Elsie’s hand to calm her down. “We realize what we need to do… We just wish it didn’t have to be this way…”
Ursa pursed her lips. “Yeah… but you killing these women will save others. We have a saying back home, ‘Mercy upon the cruel is cruelty upon the merciful.’” She watched Claire’s head tilt down. A pit formed in Ursa’s stomach. “It’s necessary to bring their victims justice. Past and future.”
“I get it,” Claire said, her voice cracking. “I-I might have snapped had you not killed those werewolves… they had carriages full of dead boys and I was overcome with anger and I wanted to tear them apart…but I… I don’t want to give in to that anger.”
Elsie squeezed her hand again, remembering the lifeless faces of those boys. “That’s where we think we’ll lose ourselves… to the anger, the grief, and the obsession with revenge or justice.”
“W-where… d-does the violence st-stop?” Ana croaked out. Her voice was still hoarse, but she was able to speak softly.
“Exactly. The cycle of violence has been present since humans were created…” Elsie spoke for her sister. “To you, your actions are justified. To the bandit’s sister or child? You’re nothing more than a murderer.”
Ursa sighed. This is why her people could not stand Riefleheim. Their obsession with philosophy and words. An endless cycle of debates until action was impossible.
“Yeah… I’ve met those women before. Angered that I killed their sisters, daughters, or lovers… I tried not to kill those women…” Ursa paused. “But, some would not stop after their defeat…”
“But you did?” Claire asked. Her knee was bouncing faster.
“If I had to…” Ursa admitted with a sigh. “Not proud of those… it wasn’t fair, but it had to be done.”
Heavy silence fell over the carriage. Ursa braced for their judgement. It’s true. She killed women who weren’t murderers or bandits, and she did grieve them. But she’d do it again. The truth of her actions wasn’t gentle, and she’d never lie about them.
“Balance.” Jasmine chimed in. She entered the carriage halfway into the conversation. “There is merit in justice and mercy. It’s up to you to find the balance.”
Chapter 111: Census
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Claire was in the driver's seat on their final day of travel. Even with her naive eyes, she could tell that the environment and towns they passed were affected by bandits. Destruction and worn infrastructure, the women she passed were skinny and quiet. Hunger and fear in their eyes.
The pit in her stomach grew bigger and bigger.
“You okay?” Lily asked, noticing the signs of Claire’s anxiety. Her bouncing leg and hands squeezing the reins tightly, straining her leather gloves.
“I think so…” Claire said with little confidence. She eased her grip on the reins and took a deep breath. “Just… looking around, you can tell our Lady hasn’t done anything to fix this.”
“It’s been that way for a while,” Lily admitted. “Adventurers are supposed to make up for the knights’ failures, but this mission was actively being suppressed. Elizabeth had to fight to get this.”
“Really? Why’s that?” Claire asked, tilting her head. “Why would they want it supp-”
Claire stopped. An image of those dead boys from the last bandits’ carriage appeared in her mind.. Her mouth went dry as she answered her own question.
“I assume you already guessed…” Lily said, grasping her Paladin’s hand. “Elizabeth… she had Jaz gather census information from our Lady one time... The actual population of boys did not line up with the calculated estimate…”
Claire squinted. “Sorry, I wasn’t great with math… what did Jaz find?”
Lily let out a forced laugh, “I remember trying to teach you fractions… But, yeah… Let’s say, for instance, there are estimated to be 50,000 boys in this fief. The census only had 36,000 accounted for. Those weren’t the actual numbers, but it’s close.”
Claire took a moment to think. “Would boys like Ryley count?”
Lily nodded. “While he wasn’t counted for Restol, he would have been counted by Lady Lloyd’s estate. So nobles’ harems don’t skew the numbers.”
Claire sighed. “So there’s more to this than the nobles?”
“Not entirely,” Lily said. “This seems to be a recent phenomenon… the census records we have from a decade ago are accurate to the estimate.”
“Her appearance is starting to make more sense…” Claire mumbled.
Lily nodded again. “Yeah, Elizabeth has been investigating this ever since Jaz discovered it. That was Jaz’s other job when she came back to Restol…”
“Of course,” Claire said, remembering Jasmine’s series of absences during training. “I’ve been wondering for a long time now. Elizabeth… She seems to be involved with all of these things. The trafficking of boys, bandits, civil unrest, and now boys missing completely? What did she do before becoming mayor of Restol?”
“Wish I knew,” Lily said with a warm smile. “I’ve been asking that question for almost a decade now… Jaz might know, but if she did, she would be sworn to secrecy.”
Claire pondered that for a moment. A part of her was furious that Jasmine kept this census information from her, but she largely understood why. Missing boys were a volatile subject.
Claire could feel her anger begin to surge. Just thinking about the injustice made her want to lash out..
Claire exhaled slowly. “Do you think we’ll find more?”
Lily tilted her head, weighing her options. After a long pause, she sighed. “Probably. Information on these bandits was being actively suppressed…”
Claire’s head lowered. The anger made way for sorrow. She didn’t know if she could handle that scene again. “Fuck. Ursa might be right… these bitches have it coming.”
Lily’s faint smile faded. She gripped Claire’s hand tightly. “Maybe… but please Claire… don’t let this anger consume you.”
“I won’t let it,” Jasmine chimed in from the window.
Claire didn’t even react. “Thanks, but I wish you had told me about the missing boys…”
Jasmine took a deep breath. “It was something I was going to talk to you three about tonight… but, yeah. Boys are missing even when we take into account the noble harems.”
Claire felt the sorrow take over. Her chest tightened, but Lily’s hand kept her grounded. “Fuck, so it’s not just Lady Lloyd or the other nobles… there’s something new.”
“Maybe. Maybe not.” Jasmine retorted. “There could be something else brewing, or the noble class just got bolder… or sloppier.”
“I doubt a Goddess would be born if it was just the nobles getting more perverted…” Claire said with a heavy sigh. “Any ideas on what it could be?”
“Above my pay grade, unfortunately…” Jasmine admitted. “Tried to dig for more info multiple times. Locked tighter than the Queen’s treasury.”
“Right… well, we’ll have to worry about it after this fight…” Claire said, thinking about her immediate predicament.
“That’s probably for the best.” Jasmine agreed. “Just remember to keep your head in the fight… try not to let your emotions take over.”
“I won’t. Nearly died when I did…” Claire said grimly. A cold shiver ran down her spine, reminding her of the troll’s grin.
“Claire. You have Ursa now.” Jasmine continued. “She seems… unpredictable. But she listens to you. Use her battle knowledge and rely on her…”
“Not like you to trust outsiders…” Lily teased.
“I know. Elsie and I share that in common, apparently…” Jasmine said with a forced laugh. “But we both can admit how capable Ursa is as a warrior. And, she does seem to have good intentions.”
“I do!” Ursa shouted from the back of the carriage.
That got an actual laugh from Jasmine. “Right. She does. But her people may be catching on to the recent issue as well. I’d love to see if the Ravian tribes are experiencing the same disappearances.”
Ursa moved to join the conversation, leaving her lesson with Elsie. “I would also like to know. The Elders tend to keep those sorts of things quiet. I’m one of very few who know our blessing was stolen…”
“It’s best not to make assumptions,” Jasmine added. “It’d be easy to tie the lycanthropy issue to these missing boys, but… it could be a coincidence.”
“True. We’d have to know when lycanthropy was stolen from the Ravians.” Lily said thoughtfully rubbing her chin.
“That… I don’t know.” Ursa admitted. She furrowed her brow as she tried to recall anything the elders might have said.
“It’s okay,” Claire said softly. “Let's… let’s worry about tomorrow and put this stuff to the side.”
All three heard the turmoil in Claire’s voice. Ursa and Jasmine exchanged a look before returning to the back of the carriage.. Lily squeezed Claire’s hand tightly to get her attention.
“If you want to talk about how you feel, we have 2 hours…” Lily whispered.
“I-I keep thinking I know the end goal…” Claire murmured, lowering her head into her hands. “Getting Ryely back or freeing the noble harems, but then something is added. There always seems to be more… Rebellion. Corrupt nobles. And now, boys are missing entirely? It’s…It’s too much.”
“Yes. It is. It’s too much for one person.” Lily spoke gently. Her voice was calm and quiet. “It’s overwhelming even for the six of us… but that’s why we have allies. People we can count on… Those villagers we helped… they believe in you. Not just the cause… The gods only know how many times they’ve heard something similar.”
She rubbed the back of Claire’s hand with her thumb, keeping her attention on the road. “You’re not alone. You’ll never be fighting alone. Our Goddess didn’t expect you to do this alone. She wants you to gain allies, to grow your strength… but that doesn’t mean you can’t feel overwhelmed. Or feel helpless. Or like you have the weight of the world on your shoulders…”
Lily glanced back at the window, half expecting Jasmine to pop back up. “That’s why you have us. We’re not just your teams or people to warm your bed…Every woman in this carriage cares deeply for you. Every member of the Scarlet Seraphs is ready and willing to follow you into hell.”
She watched Claire carefully. “So lean on us. Let us carry some of that weight.”
Claire’s tears flowed freely. She was lucky, truly lucky. She felt the sorrow loosen its grip on her as she let herself cry. Lily’s warmth, her words, and her presence eased Claire’s inner turmoil.
“Thank you…” Claire said unsteadily but sincere. “I-I just… hate being a burden… and I feel like when I let my emotions take over… that’s all I am.”
“Shhhh… none of that,” Lily said, pulling Claire in a soft embrace. “No one believes that you’re a burden.”
This was when Jasmine decided to appear again, as she climbed through the window. She flanked Claire from the other side and gently took the reins from her.
She gently rubbed Claire’s thighs with her free hand to reinforce Lily’s words. She took over driving, letting Claire get her emotions out.
Chapter 112: Oddity
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Claire felt better after letting herself cry. Like the weight Lily talked about eased on her shoulders. Though her eyes were red, she had a subtle smile on her face as they drove the last 20 minutes. She sat between the two older members, basking in their warmth.
Lily held her tightly against her bosom, gently petting her head. Jasmine kept her focus on their surroundings, aware of the danger of the region. Thankfully, nothing disrupted their journey.
Elsie was able to finish Ursa’s lesson without any issues. However, her sister would not stop clinging to the warrior. Despite her general shyness, Ana had grown quite bold in her affection towards Ursa.
All that warmth and joy dissipated the moment the village they were supposed to be visiting came into view. Claire’s small smile faded quickly upon seeing the devastation of the village. Rundown homes, collapsed roofs and blackened timber. It looked like the village just barely survived a war.
The joy was smothered by the decrepit state of the village. The nervous pit in Claire’s stomach came creeping back in. Even their horses seemed to be unsettled.
Jasmine gripped her dagger tightly as she scanned the area. Even she wasn’t prepared for the state of this village.
They made their way to what they assumed was the central building, only to find the foundation and rubble. The signs of a fire were evident as ashes littered its surroundings. Jasmine stopped the horses before whispering to the two beside her.
“Get inside, gear up. Be prepared for an ambush.”
Claire helped Lily crawl through the window, eyes darting around the area. She followed quickly after to find the other three already gearing up. She rushed to her gear with Lily right beside her, and the two of them strapped Claire’s armor on as fast as they could.
“I’ll guard the horses,” Ursa said, confidence oozing from her voice. She was the only one smiling. She hopped out of the driver’s window and landed beside the agitated horses. She cracked her knuckles in anticipation.
Elsie and Ana handed Claire her sword and shield, while Lily finished with her new armor. It didn’t fit quite as well as her old set, feeling a bit stiff. She flexed her muscles and limbs to get a better feel for it.
Once she was ready, she cautiously opened the back doors. She scanned their surroundings, finding no movement. Claire took a deep breath, calming her nerves.
“You two stay near Lily, she’s our most vulnerable. Ursa and I will guard the carriage while we wait for Jasmine.” She commanded.
The twins nodded in unison. “Be careful Claire,” Elsie whispered.
Claire smiled before prepping her shield. “I’ll try.”
The village had no movement and was eerily quiet. No civilians or anything were walking around. No wind was blowing. She couldn’t even hear birds chirping.
Claire kept her breath steady, her eyes scanning for any signs of movement. It took several minutes, but Jasmine returned and whispered to her.
“Nobody in the area. There are signs of a struggle, but everything seems to be several days old.” Claire’s shoulders eased upon hearing that.
“What do you think happened?” Claire whispered back.
“Could be anything… village didn’t pay their dues, rival bandits, a monster, or that gang we’re hunting caught wind of our acceptance...” Jasmine rattled off possible explanations in a calm manner. The possibility that they caused this made Claire’s spine shiver.
“Any bodies?” Claire asked hesitantly.
Jasmine shook her head. “None. None at all. No bones, not even blood. Just… gone.”
“Strange. We’ll make camp, focus on surveying the area.” Claire said, rubbing her chin.
“Right, I’ll be back within the hour,” Jasmine said before disappearing.
Claire let out a sigh, feeling the pit in her stomach grow heavier. She turned and made her way to Ursa, who was pacing impatiently. “Ursa, there were no signs of bandits or villagers. You can relax.”
A flash of disappointment shot across her face before she lowered her axe. “Damn… I was looking forward to a fight.”
“Jasmine is scouting the perimeter. We’ll see what she picks up,” Claire said.
“Did you forget I was a werewolf?” Ursa smirked, handing her axe to Claire before stripping. Claire watched as the now-naked Ursa rapidly grew fur matching her hair, limbs reshaping. Before her very eyes, Ursa turned into the white wolf from before.
Its eyes were still similar to Ursa’s, sharp and intimidating. Its wagging tail gave it a puppy-like presence, but it spooked the horses. Claire had to calm the horse down while the wolf watched, its presence making it harder.
Once they were settled, she scratched under the wolf’s chin. Its wagging tail thumped the ground, creating a rhythmic beat. For a moment, Claire regained her vibrant smile.
The wolf let out a huff before sniffing the air, no longer interested in Claire’s presence. It seemed to have picked up something as it sniffed the surroundings. Claire watched for a moment before returning to check on the three inside the carriage.
Lily was rapidly going through her potions, looking for anything to help the party. The twins were diligently scanning the environment. Claire decided to patrol around the carriage, looking for anything.
And for several hours, the party stayed on high alert. Jasmine scouted the area with Ursa in her wolf form. Both found traces of life, but nothing recent. The most telling sign was dried blood on a distant tree.
By the time the sun began to set, the two returned to their camp. Ursa barely picked up a trail while Jasmine found signs of a struggle. The two discussed their findings together, theorizing what might have happened.
All while Claire kept patrolling.
She paced around the carriage, with that same pit in her stomach. With each step, she whispered prayers to her Goddess. She desperately hoped for the safety of the villagers.
Elsie watched her paladin pace, serving as a second pair of eyes. She was worried about Claire’s nervous pacing, but decided to shelve it for later. Ana and Lily were preparing rations for the group, but they didn’t dare start a fire.
All six were tense as the sunlight began to fade. Jasmine spoke during their last hour of light.
“We’re doubling up on watch tonight, two people at once. Rotate one person at a time.” She commanded. No one argued. They just all nodded and went about their nightly routine.
No nightly activities were had, however. Everyone was on edge. Claire doubted she could even feel turned on with how nervous she was. Though clinging to Elsie while wrapped in Jasmine’s arms helped her nerves.
As the sun fell, Claire found it surprisingly easy to fall asleep. She suspected her Goddess helped her as she felt that ethereal presence again.
“Claire.” The divine voice echoed. She stood in a familiar space with light all around, like dawn perpetually frozen in time. The silhouette of her Goddess shimmered through the veil
“Claire… I’m sorry too.” The Goddess said. Sorrow filled the eyes barely visible beyond the blinding light. “I feared you might lash out had you known…”
Claire shook her head. “Even if I did, I’d have calmed down eventually. Thought it through with a clearer head. But… I don’t blame you.”
The Goddess smiled, but it was faint. Claire could barely notice it, but she felt it. “As for where you are now… before I worried that this gang was beyond your party’s skill, but Ursa is a superb warrior. She’ll no doubt turn the tides…”
Claire nodded. “Yeah, she’s incredible… any details on what happened here?”
The Goddess let out a sigh. Not a good sign for Claire. “Unfortunately, no... The other gods grow weary of how often I interfere… I fear you’d be punished in my stead.”
Claire swallowed hard, remembering their last encounter. “What about Toni? Is he alright?”
The Goddess nodded. “Yes. Some excellent timing on his part. Stopped any confrontation from happening. But, I can’t say more.”
Claire took a deep breath, something that felt odd in the dream. She was glad Toni and Alice were safe, but annoyed that She couldn’t say more.
“I wish I could… but I have my faith in you. All of you.” The Goddess’s voice seemed to be drifting away. Her light slowly faded in Claire’s mind and she just barely caught the Goddess waving goodbye.
Claire awoke to Ursa tapping her. The warrior’s red eyes seemingly glowed in the darkness.
“Nothing noteworthy to report,” Ursa whispered. She offered Claire her hand and continued. “Not even signs of animals… this is getting weird.”
Claire rubbed her eyes and nodded. “Agreed.”
Ursa traded places with Claire, snuggling up to Ana, who had replaced her sister. As she snuggled up to the younger twin, she whispered a question.
“Does the glowing mean She visited you?”
Claire nodded with a forced chuckle. “Yeah… forgot to tell you that.”
Chapter 113: On the Trail
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Thankfully, Claire’s watch came and went without incident. The night remained as still as the ruined village around them. Claire awoke to the morning sun, surprised that there were no issues last night.
“What’s the plan?” Ursa asked from the driver’s seat. Her hearing picked up on Claire waking up.
“I don’t know… You picked up an old trail yesterday, right?” Claire asked, rubbing the sleep out of her eyes.
“It was faint,” Ursa replied, sitting up, “but I vaguely smelled urine.”
“Urine?” Claire asked, tilting her head.
“Could’ve been an animal, or a scared kid,” Ursa said, peaking into the window. “But it was recent enough that I might be able to pick it up again.”
The thought hit Claire like a punch to the gut. Her stomach tightened, sleep-driven grogginess vanishing instantly. “That… that’s terrifying.”
Claire couldn’t see it, but Ursa shrugged. “I’ve met bandits who did far worse. Still, it’s a sign of life at least…”
“That is true. We can assume that the bandits kept them alive for now.” Jasmine added from behind Claire. She rose from her slumber with a small stretch. “If word spread that a whole village was wiped out under our Lady’s watch… it’d be a political nightmare.”
Claire turned to face Jasmine, “So are they hostages?”
She was met with a soft kiss before Jasmine whispered.“If they are alive… then most likely.”
Claire took a moment to digest that thought. She watched the twins slowly wake up while thinking of the villagers’ states. She had a storm of emotions come over her. Fear and sorrow for the villagers, but her fury quickly rose.
“Goddess… these villagers have been forsaken. They seriously let the bandits do this?” Claire’s voice started as a whisper but grew with her increasing frustration. She balled her fist, digging her nails into her skin. “Do they do anything?”
“Yes,” Jasmine said calmly. She gripped Claire’s hand and squeezed it tightly. “They used to protect villagers like their own family... Some still do, but others are too corrupt. But they keep us out of war or infighting… for now.”
“Sorry,” Claire said, getting control of her anger. “It’s just… so many issues could be solved had they done their fucking job.”
Elsie leaned her head against Claire’s back. She whispered groggily, “Mmm, we wouldn’t be here if they did…”
“That’s true,” Claire admitted with a forced chuckle. She rubbed her forehead in frustration. “We should get moving…the longer we wait, the worse it gets for the villagers.”
“Lily, time to get moving,” Ursa called from the driver’s seat.
“Coming!” Lily responded, jogging towards the carriage.
“Okay, I’m going to go look for that trail…” Ursa said, her eyes watching Lily intently for a moment. “I’ll howl when I find it.”
With that, she jumped off the carriage and set her clothes on the driver’s seat. Lily took her place, a handful of flowers and herbs in her hand.
“Sorry, found some ingredients…” she explained breathlessly.
Jasmine crawled through the window. She threw Ursa’s clothes into the carriage and watched Ursa transform. “All good, we were discussing our next actions.”
While Jasmine briefed Lily on their previous conversation, Claire was quick to clean up around the carriage. She pulled the wedges from the wheels and made sure the horses’ harnesses were secure. Anything to keep her mind off what the villagers might be going through.
After a few minutes, Ursa let out a howl to the north. Jasmine whipped the horses, and Claire jumped into the driver’s seat.
“We’ll take the road as far as we can. Then if it curves away from Ursa’s trail, we may have to ditch the carriage or risk Lily being by herself.” Jasmine said to Claire. Claire rubbed her chin, deep in thought about their next moves.
“She’d be safer with us anyway…” Claire mumbled. The weight in her stomach made it hard for her to truly think. “But, we could try hiding it.”
With that, they followed the white wolf as it darted in and out of the forest. The further along they followed, the narrower the road got. Claire felt the unease creep in as they traveled deeper into the forest.
It took several hours, but they finally found something noteworthy. A trail of torn clothes, dried blood, and old food. Ursa’s wolf stopped before rotting scraps that seemed weeks old and untouched by scavengers.
“Any guesses on how old it is?” Jasmine asked, glancing towards Lily.
Lily knelt beside the moldy food, studying it with her skill. It allowed her to identify the specific mold. “If I had to guess… maybe two weeks old.”
“But… why wasn’t it eaten by animals?” Claire asked, tilting her head.
“Have you heard any birds?” Jasmine asked calmly, her gaze sharpening. “Or seen any wildlife?”
“No…” Claire admitted, her eyes widening upon the realization.. “What the… how could there be no wildlife?”
“I don’t know, but I’m starting to think the bandits aren’t alone out here.” Jasmine said with a deep breath. “Either high-level magic, or they managed to tame something dangerous…”
Elsie moved closer to the window and asked with a nervous laugh, “Something like a Wyrm?”
Jasmine nodded. “That’d do it.”
Wyrms were landlocked dragons. Though not as rare as their distant cousins, they still had the ferocity. With a natural armor that weapons couldn’t penetrate and venomous breath, it was the worst-case scenario.
“Or,” Jasmine said, deep in thought, “there are spells that ward off low-intelligence creatures around an area… But on this scale?”
Lily nodded along. “It’s been this way since the village too, so roughly 15 miles…”
Just then, Ursa reappeared from the tree line in her human form. Her red eyes glowed with intensity. A faint smile on her face as she approached the carriage.
“We’re close,” Ursa said with her smile widening. “I can smell humans and magic up ahead. Maybe two miles north.”
All eyes turned in that direction. The forest looked darker there, as if the trees themselves recoiled from something unseen. Claire noticed the nervous shifts of their horses.
“We have to decide what to do with the carriage and the horses…” Claire said. She glanced around, looking for any forms of camouflage.
“True, and if I’m coming along,” Lily added.
“Let me scout first, then we can decide,” Jasmine said, jumping down from the carriage. She readied her poisoned dagger and adjusted her gear. “If I’m not back within two hours… leave. If they are able to catch me, then we were no match to begin with…”
They fell silent at her words and intensity. Claire wanted to cry out for her not to go, but Jasmine’s eyes were too resolute. A bone-chilling shiver went down Claire’s spine.
“We’d never abandon you…” Claire whispered, voice barely holding together.
Jasmine’s piercing grey eyes locked onto hers. “I know that…” Jasmine said softly but firmly. “ But I’m serious…I put other assassins to shame in terms of stealth. So if they spot me, then we were fucked from the begininnig. You’d only be throwing away your life.”
With that, she disappeared.
Chapter 114: Fortress
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Jasmine raced across the forest, her feet barely making a sound as she made her way towards the bandits’ base. She could feel something in the air, an uneasiness that made her skin tingle. Magic. Either the warding spell or something else entirely.
She slowed down when the feeling got overwhelming, her instincts screaming at her to leave. She took a moment to calm her breath, taking in the feeling and the lack of sounds. It explained why there were no animals nearby.
The trees around her wilted, their leaves brown and brittle. This part of the forest was dying. She touched one of the tree trunks, feeling the brittle bark as it crumbled at her touch. There was more than a warding spell at play here.
She pulled up her mask, covering every bit of skin she could, before dashing towards the epicenter. Not only her instincts, but her rational thought told her to leave, too. She pushed through, passing trees in increasingly decrepit states until there were no standing trees left.
She had a clear view of a building at the base of a cliff surrounded by fallen trees. It exuded that threatening aura that polluted the air. Jasmine activated her camouflage skill, her clothes blending seamlessly with the colors of her surroundings, before slowly making her way towards the structure.
The building itself didn’t seem to be decaying, its wood looking pristine and newly built. As she got closer, she could start to pick out the magic traps and alarms scattered throughout the field. She masterfully danced around each one before making it to the building’s wall.
Right as she made it, the massive door swung open. Jasmine dropped to the ground and watched as people flooded the field. These weren’t bandits. They were unarmed and looked like civilians. However, their movements seemed stiff, their eyes dazed, almost like a golem’s.
Jasmine waited for them to disappear into the woods before moving. She quietly scouted the perimeter, looking for any safe way to enter. Inside each window were several bandits guarding it, making it hard for Jasmine to enter. She did, however, notice windows on the second and third stories that were open.
She quietly attached her climbing gear to her hands and feet, a pair of gloves with claw-like protrusions and spiked harnesses for her boots. She ascended a wooden pillar like a spider. She glanced at the field, expecting roaming guards but found none.
She entered an open window on the third floor. She cautiously poked her head in, looking for any signs of life. Finding none, she entered. She put away her climbing gear before exploring.
She was taken aback by how few bandits were roaming the third floor, as she was able to survey the entire thing without finding any conscious bandits. It seemed like this was their sleeping quarters.
So, she decided to move to the second floor. She risked the stairway, hearing no movements or people coming from below.
The second floor, though, was filled with people. But they seemed off.
Jasmine could tell at a glance. Their eyes were lifeless, their movements stiff and without thought, just like the crowd from before. None of them seemed like bandits either, they must be the villagers. They had to be.
There were children and elderly women mixed in, all with the same dead-like expression and movements. All of them were blankly looking at the walls or walking about. It looked like they were sleepwalking.
Jasmine didn’t test them, just slipped past them. None of them spotted her. Her camouflage skill worked well in the dimly lit corridors. She checked each room, finding more storage or sleeping bandits. Some had more dazed villagers, too.
None of this made sense to Jasmine. She’d never seen people like this, nor heard of spells that could do this. They seemed to be mindlessly walking or moving objects, under a spell of some sort. Were they being mind-controlled?
She’d never heard of spells that could do that. Suggestion and manipulation spells were a thing, but not mind control. It had to be a monster of some sort. There were a few parasite-like monsters that could do it, but those would use humans to build nests, not this.
Did these bandits find a monster capable of more?
She made up her mind. She would risk the first floor to figure this mystery out. It was stupid with all the guards, but she needed to know what was going on or some way to stop it.
She descended to the first floor, hiding from the roaming guards. But, much like the top two floors, there wasn’t much to this one. More storage or living rooms, just with more bandits. Overall, it seemed like there were 20ish in total. Far more than had been expected.
She found a guarded area leading to a cellar-like basement. A lone sentry was roaming the room, making it hard for Jasmine to stay hidden. But Jasmine decided to enter, she needed to know.
She waited, risking the two-hour timer she gave her party members for this information. Finally, the guard looked to be slacking off. She took this moment to enter the cellar, its door already open for her.
She knew this was reckless, but she had to figure this phenomenon out. She needed to find a way to turn this spell off. Or else Elsie and Claire would have to face those villagers.
Three more bandits were down here, but two of them were asleep, and the other was drinking. She thanked the gods that bandits made piss poor sentries. \
Then she saw the creature.
A woman? Or a monster? She wasn’t sure. Inside a massive cage was a chained creature, the top half was human-like, but where her legs should be was a snake’s tail. Its tail was a dark red, with black stripes going vertically up. Its hair matched its tail, red with dark highlights. There was also a brand of some sort glowing on its chest.
Jasmine was thrown off by how beautiful the creature’s face looked. She cursed her blessing for a moment, getting distracted by the creature’s curves and soft lips.
That moment of hesitation cost her, though. The creature’s eyes snapped to her position.
Jasmine held her breath, hoping the creature might mistake her for another captor. Instead, it smiled. Slow, knowing, and amused. Showing off its fangs to Jasmine, a human-like chuckle came from it. Jasmine felt the air around her thicken as the creature exuded magic.
The drunk bandit threw a rock at the cage, causing it to rattle. “Shut the fuck up!” the woman slurred. “Fucking annoying piece of shit.”
The creature didn’t flinch. It turned to the drunk bandit, its eyes changing from brown to a glowing purple. The bandit stopped moving, her eyes mirroring those of the villagers above. Then the creature did something Jasmine didn’t expect: it spoke.
“Are you here to kill me?” It said, clear and human-like. Jasmine froze. She didn’t know what to do. “Or… are you here to rescue the villagers?”
Jasmine nodded. She took a deep breath and decided to do something else that was reckless. “Save the villagers.” She confirmed. “As for killing you… that depends.”
The creature, woman?, chuckled. “Depends on what? Whether I’m the monster controlling them?”
“Yes. But, you seem to be held captive here.” Jasmine cautiously replied. “You seem quite intelligent too, if I can promise to free you… Would you let them go?”
The woman’s smile grew wider, her fangs protruding from her mouth now. “Do you trust me?”
Jasmine shook her head. The woman’s eyes faltered, a hint of sadness overcoming her.
“That’s okay…” The woman said, her smile fading. “I have little hope to persuade you…”
Jasmine studied the creature, sensing genuine emotions from its voice. “I don’t expect any mercy… But… I mean them no harm. They were always kind to me…”
Jasmine wanted to ask for clarification, but the Lamia shook her head. “No time. Reyna is returning soon. Please. Make sure the villagers are safe after you kill me.”
Jasmine was shocked. “You want to die?”
The creature nodded, “Yes… If it means they can be spared.”
“No. I’ll take a leap of faith.” Jasmine whispered to herself, already committed to recklessness. “When the fighting starts, can you turn off your spell?”
The creature perked up, tilting its head. “But… what? Aren’t you an assassin? You should kill me… that’s how you break a spell, isn’t it?”
“I’m here to kill bandits, not monsters. If you can help, then you can live.” Jasmine replied.
The creature blinked in confusion before nodding. She opened her mouth to speak, but Jasmine had already left. Its smile returned, and it chuckled.
Jasmine slipped back out the window. She barely avoided the roaming guards, but made it out. She watched as the mind-controlled villagers returned, surrounding a woman on horseback.
Jasmine guessed that was Reyna.
Scars marked Reyna’s face, tattoos coiled up her arms, and a glowing necklace with the same symbol as the creature’s brand. Her presence alone was a threat. Jasmine knew instinctively that this woman was truly dangerous.
Jasmine waited, motionless, until Reyna and her horse vanished inside the building.. Jasmine didn’t realize she had been holding her breath, but she was.
She hastily made her way out of the open field, sprinting back to her party members.
Chapter 115: Pre-Fight Jitters
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Jasmine was late.
Claire checked her pocket watch, it’d been almost three hours. Her leg bounced anxiously as she weighed her options. She’d wait until three hours before heading out. Not to escape or run away, but to storm the bandit’s hideout.
Ursa was itching to do so. She paced around the clearing like a caged animal, axe resting across her shoulders and a feral grin on her face. Gone was the more timid, cute version of Ursa. This Ursa radiated bloodlust.
Claire watched her for a moment, noting the personality change. It comforted her to know that Ursa was still a fierce warrior. Not enough for her to ease up on her watch, she heard the metal whine in her hand. Claire sighed as she cracked the glass covering it.
“Jaz… please, you’re late.” She whispered to herself. The knot in her stomach was heavy. She glanced at her sword, her armor already on. “She’s got two minutes.”
On top of the carriage, Elsie scanned the treeline. Her legs were dangling off the side, and her hands gripped the wooden frame tightly. Her breathing was shallow and quick and her heart was racing.
She was trying not to think about what came ahead. She wasn’t ready.
Ana left Lily’s side, letting her finish the prep work for the potions. Elsie needed her sister. She climbed up to join her panicking sister. She gently touched Elsie’s sweat-covered skin, causing Elsie to flinch. Ana smiled warmly at her sister, moving a stray hair out of her face.
“It’ll be okay,” Ana whispered. Her own hand was shaking as she soldiered through her nerves. “You’re strong. We’ll get through this together.
Elsie gulped. She sure as hell didn’t feel strong. She felt like a little girl panicking at the first sign of trouble. But she had to be strong as Ana’s older sister. Mom told her to.
She felt her tension ease slightly, her hand grasping Ana’s. She interlocked her fingers with her sister’s. A warmth enveloped her chest, calming her. She began to catch her breath, her heart slowly calming.
“Thank you…” Elsie whispered weakly. She squeezed Ana’s hand. “You’re right, we’ll get through this together.”
Lily worked in silence, a gleam in her eye. A small part of her was always curious about fighting. She was both anxious and excited to experience it. She had crafted unstable potions and a slingshot to fire them. A wicked smile on her face as she capped the last flask.
Claire stood the moment the clock struck the final minute. Her nerves steeled as adrenaline started to kick in. She grasped her shield and marched towards Ursa.
“Are we finally moving out?” Ursa asked with clear excitement. Her eyes glowed with intensity as Claire nodded. “Fuck yeah.”
Claire waved to the twins, watching as they hopped down from the roof. Lily was already beside her, bouncing on the balls of her feet. She had a smile rivaling Ursa’s. “Finally. Get to test these out.”
Claire blinked in confusion. She didn’t have the time or the energy to deal with that.
“Okay, our main priority is Jasmine. Then the villagers…” Claire’s voice trailed off as she spoke. It physically pained her to think about saying it. She clutched her chest, knowing she had to.
“Goddess forgive me…” She whispered a prayer, then found her voice again. “We get Jasmine, and if we can, free the villagers.”
Every member nodded. A bit of sorrow passed over the twins’ faces, while Lily and Ursa were already moving towards the treeline.
Claire took a deep breath, fingers brushing the hilt of her dagger, the one Jasmine gave her on her birthday. It rested opposite her sword, a quiet reminder of the woman she loved.
“Right. Come on, let’s get going.” She commanded the twins.
They followed her, holding tightly to each other’s hands. Claire felt a surge of confidence as they caught up to Ursa.
Ursa nodded in approval at Claire’s demeanor. Then her smile softened, followed by a chuckle. “Damn, I was looking forward to seeing you raze the battlefield… but, look over there.”
Claire glanced in Lily’s direction and froze. Jasmine was standing beside Lily, talking casually.
She threw her shield to the side and ran towards her former teacher. She collided with Jasmine in a tight embrace, her eyes watering.
“Sorry Claire…” Jasmine whispered as she slipped out of Claire’s grasp. “But I discovered something… strange.”
“A monster with the intelligence of a human. Not like a troll or a goblin? Like you had a full conversation?” Lily asked with wide eyes.
Jasmine nodded as she continued explaining everything, the controlled villagers, and the half-woman creature. Ursa tilted her head in confusion when Jasmine got to the part where it begged to be killed.
“Why didn’t you?” Ursa asked plainly. “Could have saved the villagers.”
Jasmine frowned. “Yes and no… the villagers would be saved from its magic, but surrounded by bandits. And… I don’t know. It felt wrong. Felt like I’d be killing something innocent.”
Claire exhanged a worried glance with Lily, who shook her head. Then to Ana, who did the same.
“So… it’s not because of this creature’s magic? You know, the mind controlling magic?” Elsie asked in Claire’s stead.
Jasmine gave her a sly smile. “Could be. But I’ve never seen a monster beg to be killed to save humans… plus, she acted like the villagers knew her.”
“Welp, we’ll figure this shit out after we free them,” Ursa said, slinging her axe over her shoulder. “Come on, let’s get this started.”
“Hold on, Ursa. I have to explain their leader, Reyna.”
Jasmine rubbed her chin. “The others seemed like run-of-the-mill bandits, but she’s different. She’s a former knight, turned criminal. I have a contract on her head, separate from this quest. She’s incredibly dangerous.”
Silence settled among the group.
“She will not hesitate to use the villagers as shields.” Jasmine warned.” She’ll do whatever she can to survive. That’s why I’ll be the one to fight her…”
Claire nodded. “Divide and conquer,” She whispered, remembering her lessons. “Separate their leader and take care of the rest. Think you can do it?”
Jasmine shrugged. “I don’t know. Maybe. She definitely outlevels me, but… she doesn’t know I’m coming. I… I’ll use your fight as a distraction, get in close and try to finish it quickly.”
A chill ran down Claire’s spine. Jasmine rarely sounded unsure. But she had to trust her. “Okay… what about the villagers?”
Lily perked up. “I have an idea for that.”
She pulled out two vials with an orange-like substance in them and handed them to Claire. “I made these after the troll fight, but they are like stun potions. Launch them at your target, and the fumes will cause their joints to lock up.”
Claire studied the vials. “Right. That’s a good idea. Lily, focus on disabling the villagers, Jasmine kill that bitch Reyna, and we’ll handle the bandits.”
Ursa let out a maniacal laugh. “Let’s fucking go already!”
She was already marching towards the fortress, and the Scarlet Seraphs raced to keep up with her. Jasmine had already disappeared, scouting ahead. Claire felt her nerves creep up, but she silenced them.
The villagers needed her. Her party members needed her.
Ana and Elsie lagged behind, still hand-in-hand.
‘It’ll be okay, Elsie.’ Ana repeated in their minds. She was doing her best to anchor her sister’s racing thoughts.
‘You’re right.’ Elsie admitted. ‘But… I-I have to kill…’
‘Yes, but like Ursa said. These are horrible, malicious women. They have it coming.’ Ana said, shocking herself. ‘I know it’s different for me… but please, it could cost us our lovers…’
Elsie was quiet for a beat. Then her breath evened, and her grip tightened around Ana’s hand.
They finally made it to the clearing with their vanguard waiting for them.
The bandit fortress loomed in the distance. The cliff casts a long shadow over it.
Ursa and Claire were waiting for them at the edge of the clearing. Claire waited a moment to let them catch their breath.
“Jasmine disabled the traps leading to the entrance,” Claire spoke, confidence radiating from her voice. Her gaze bounced between the twins and Lily. “Remember our training. Protect each other. We’re here to liberate these people.”
Then she turned to Ursa with a smirk. “Ursa. Try not to go crazy.”
Ursa’s grin widened, showing off her canine teeth. “No promises.”
Chapter 116: Chaos begins
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With one powerful warcry, Ursa immediately charged forward, axe at the ready. The rest of the Scarlet Seraphs chased after her. Jasmine was in hiding, closer to the building. She watched the bandits scramble to get into position after hearing Ursa’s cry. If the bandits were smart, they’d use the fortress as cover.
But bandits weren’t known for their tactics. They were known for their ferocity.
The gates burst open, and a mob rushed out. For every bandit, there was two villagers clearly to be used as shields. Jasmine prayed to any goddess that was listening for the safety of her party and the villagers.
The charging mob closed in on Ursa and Claire. Jasmine watched, hoping Ursa wouldn’t lose herself fully. If her berserker instincts took over, the villagers were screwed.
It was up to Claire to control Ursa.
Jasmine pulled her eyes away, she had her own mission. She needed to take out Reyna and free that snake woman. It was the only way to free the villagers. She guessed that only a handful of guards were left inside.
She took a deep breath and moved from her cover. She found the first open window and slipped in.
Claire was right behind Ursa, Lily’s potion at the ready. She’d throw this right before Ursa made contact, stun the villagers and bandits. Let Ursa pick off the fighters and protect her. That was the plan.
The bandits had archers, though. So Claire had to overtake Ursa.
“Ursa! Behind me!” Claire commanded.
A growl answered her, but she felt Ursa’s presence press into her back. Claire was relieved that she had listened. She shielded the two of them just in time to block the volley of arrows. She felt them impact her shield and ricochet off the plates on her armor. The impacts rattled her bones, but she kept steady.
She took a moment to glance at her backline, Ana’s ward catching a few strays. She shifted her shield, unleashing Ursa upon the approaching mob.
Ursa rushed in recklessly. She was out for blood.
Claire threw the first of Lily’s potions. It struck the closest villager in the head, bounced off, and shattered on the ground. The orange mist spilled out, enveloping the line of controlled villagers. Claire was relieved to see Ursa dart to the side, avoiding the fumes.
Claire rushed to catch up, just in time to see Ursa’s axe cleave a bandit down with a sickening thunk. Claire turned away, not wanting to see Ursa’s devastation.
Another bandit lunged towards Ursa from behind, but Claire intercepted. She used her defensive strike to stun the bandit.
Then everything slowed.
The woman she had just bashed with her shield stood dazed and confused, vulnerable. For a moment, Claire felt her stomach churn, and like the world had frozen around her. She couldn’t move.
Ursa’s axe broke her from her trance. It came down hard. The warrior didn’t hesitate to kill the dazed bandit. Claire felt Ursa’s grip on her forearm.
“Claire! Now is not the time!” Ursa yelled. She threw her axe, embedding it in an approaching bandit. She forced Claire’s sword from her hand and blocked another bandit’s blade. “Claire!”
Claire blinked. Snapping back just in time to raise her shield to block another’s axe. It bit into her shield’s edge as she wrestled the attacker. On instinct, she reached for her knife.
She didn’t even realize what she had done. One moment, she was struggling against the bandit. The next, nothing. No more resistance. She didn’t even register the warmth that splattered all over her hand and seeped into her chainmail.
She sheathed her knife with some resistance. She grasped Ursa’s axe and pulled it from the body, too full of adrenaline to register the sickening sounds. She tossed it to Ursa, who handed her sword back.
“Sorry. I’ll do better.” Claire said with surprising confidence. Ursa nodded. “Fall back, the effects of the potion are wearing off.”
The two fell back as the bandits began to regroup. Claire watched them scramble, tripping over the villagers, their human shields causing them issues. She then scanned the bodies, relieved to see that Ursa hadn’t struck any villagers.
When they regrouped with their backline, the first thing Claire noticed was Elsie’s eyes. Vacant. Hollow.
“Elsie! Elsie! Please!’ Ana cried, tears streaking her cheeks as she shook her sister. “It’s not over yet!”
Ursa stepped in, gently lifting Ana and pulling her away from her frozen twin. She set Ana beside Lily, then turned back to Elsie.
With a shocking smack, Ursa slapped Elsie across the face.
“Ahhh!” Elsie shrieked, cupping her cheek and falling to the ground. She looked around, dazed and confused. “What the fuck?! Where?! Ow!”
“Elsie!” Ana cried out again, but Ursa held her hand up.
“Now is not the time to freeze.” She growled. “Save it for after the battle.”
Elsie blinked and rubbed her cheek, a red mark forming. She swallowed hard, but nodded. She rose shakily to her feet, forcing deep breaths.
“Sorry Ana… I-I just froze after igniting those women…”
“Not women. Criminals.” Ursa corrected her. ”Probably murderers on top of everything else.”
“Right… yeah,” Elsie murmured staring at the ground.
“Don’t worry. Claire did the same.” Ursa said, glancing over her shoulder. “But, that’s to be expected during your first battle.”
Claire wasn’t listening.
Claire was staring at her hand. Her leather glove was stained with blood. Her eyes were wide, and her mouth was open. She bent over and threw up whatever was in her stomach.
All she could hear was the ragged sound of her own retching and Ursa’s laugh cutting through it.
“Was wondering when you’d notice,” Ursa said, a dark amusement in her tone.
Lily was at her side, a potion at the ready. “Drink this. If need be, we can retreat for now.”
“I’ll be fine.” Claire declared before wiping her mouth. She spat the last of the bile in her mouth. Now was not the time for weakness. She stood tall and took a deep, ragged breath. Then she grabbed the potion and downed it.
“Come on Ursa.” She commanded. Claire unsheathed her sword and turned towards their enemy. “Let’s go before I throw up again.”
“That’s the spirit,” Ursa said with a grin.
“Lily. They’ll be using the villagers as shields more.” Claire spoke with growing confidence. “Make sure their shields are useless.”
“Yes ma’am,” Lily replied eagerly. She retrieved the slingshot from her pouch and readied a vial. “I can finally join!”
Her optimism was a stark contrast to the twins beside her. Elsie still looked shaken, while Ana nervously watched her, their hands tightly clasped as they leaned on each other.
“We’re ready.” Ana shakily said. “Right, Elsie?”
Elsie nodded. “Yes. Claire. Ursa. Be careful.”
“Won’t need to be,” Ursa said confidently. “We have you to watch our backs.”
Elsie took one last deep breath, then let out a war cry that echoed Ursa’s. Her hollow expression gave way to fierce determination as her blue eyes burned bright. “Let’s end this!”
Ursa chuckled once more before charging forward with Claire alongside her. They both charged at the mob.
The bandits were struggling to organize. Their leader was nowhere to be seen, and the villagers were causing chaos in their ranks. Panic soon took over as women stumbled over their controlled villagers.
Claire quickened her pace the moment she saw one raise her blade. She crashed through the crowd of villagers, knocking them to the side. She made it in time to intercept the bandit’s slash with her shield. A quick follow-up from her sword, and the bandit keeled over.
She didn’t stop to think. Her fury took over as she turned to the next attacker. The woman backed away, but Claire struck her with a defensive strike. Stunning, then ending the woman.
Ursa was behind her, the two trading places momentarily. Ursa was protecting Claire’s back after she recklessly charged in. Their backs met in the flurry of moving people. A warm comfort behind enemy lines.
“That was badass.” Ursa declared. She smacked aside a villager with the shaft of her axe. She kept an eye on the orange mist, making sure Claire wasn’t mindlessly heading that way.
“Glad I made it in time,” Claire said, her voice cold and steady. She pressed the advantage, using the ensuing chaos to single out bandits. One by one, she cornered them, using the throng of villagers as walls to separate her foes. Then she relied on her training.
She lost track after three. She didn’t want to keep score. But she knew their numbers were thinning. She knew that what she didn’t take care of, Ursa or Elsie would.
She just needed to press forward. Until she met up with Jasmine.
Chapter 117: Mob Mentality
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Claire found it easier to fight after their regrouping. Throwing up had weirdly helped, it cleared the pain she had felt in her stomach. Thankfully, these bandits were piss-poor combatants. None of them were that much of a challenge, it was the villagers that caused them issues.
With fewer targets, isolating them became harder and harder. The battlefield became far more chaotic, but thankfully, none of the villagers had been killed yet. She’d deal with those emotions later.
Right now, she had bandits to cut down.
She struck down another bandit. By her rough count, about fifteen women were defeated between her and Ursa. They were close. She was close to joining Jasmine.
“Claire. The villagers.” Ursa said with her back pressed to Claire. “They’re waking up.”
Claire looked around, and the villagers were blinking rapidly and looking around confused. Claire didn’t want to focus on that. Some of the bandits were still alive, and Claire couldn’t let them take hostages.
Panic spread quickly. The villagers’ cries echoed throughout the field. Claire braced herself as mob mentality took over. The villagers, now free of their mind control, scattered in every direction, causing Claire to lose track of her enemies.
She looked around desperately for any sign of the bandits. Then she noticed a group of villagers headed towards the twins and Lily.
“Go. I’ll handle this.” Ursa barked, shoving her forward. “Make sure they are safe.”
Claire didn’t hesitate. She trusted Ursa to be safe. She sprinted past the chaos, shoving villagers to the side. She arrived just in time to see Elsie ignite a bandit with her fireball. The bandit it struck screamed and staggered, only to be skewered by Claire’s sword.
Fury began to flow through her after seeing the bandits target them. She could feel it take over. She kicked the woman’s body off her sword and pushed towards her backline.
Elsie’s hand trembled, but she had defiance in her eyes. “Be careful. Been dealing with an archer since regrouping.”
Claire nodded and looked around, putting her body between the trio and the battlefield. “Got it. Ana, status on Ursa?”
“She seems to be fine, he-her health is still high.” Ana declared. She was scanning the battlefield. The archer had nearly hit Elsie before and she was pissed. “She was last seen there.”
Claire followed Ana’s finger, which was pointing to the wave of villagers. She took a breath to think. Really think. This woman was different. The other bandits were easy to pick out from the crowd. This one must be Reyna’s.
Look for something else. Not her garb or her manner, but her environment. She took in the crowd of women, all scrambling. North, east, or south, any direction away from the bandits’ hideout. Look for someone running towards it.
There.
A woman her age running against the tide. Then another, and another. Three of them ran from one position. Her eyes snapped to where they came from, just barely pulling her shield up in time to block the arrow.
“Soorrrry!” Lily cried out just as her slingshot twanged. Claire dipped her shield low enough to see the vial shatter among the villagers. Orange mist bloomed amongst the crowd. The crowd slowed, screaming turning to gasping and finally to silence.
Claire yanked her collar up to cover her nose and mouth. Eyes followed her as she advanced, scared and confused. It was a chilling sight to see.
“Claire!” Elsie cried out right as something moved.
In a sea of unmoving villagers, one blur caught Claire’s attention. She turned her shield and barely blocked the strike. Still, pain shot through her shoulder like fire.
The dagger hit deep, blood rushing down her sleeve. She managed to slice at her assailant, feeling it connect. She heard the woman yelp, but she had already slipped away.
Claire staggered back, scanning the faces around her. Terrified eyes stared back at her. No one else moved. Just the frozen villagers.
Claire glanced back, catching Ana’s ward being summoned. It blocked the rapidly fired arrows of the archer. She wanted so desperately to run back and shield them, but that other one was still here.
Given the woman’s silent movements, she must be an assassin or a scout of some kind. Maybe another defector. Trained, but not Jasmine. She took a breath, clearing her mind.
Then she gambled.
She gambled on the arrogance of the other woman. She turned back towards her backline, feinting her retreat. A trick she learned from that troll. Let her think she’s retreating.
Just as she was about to step forward, a gasp rang out behind her. She fought every instinct to turn back. For her gambit to work, she needed to commit.
Another gasp. Closer.
She knew the potion was wearing off. She had to end this before then. If the assassin vanished into the crowd, she’d never find her.
The next one was only a handful of feet behind her.
The woman was close. And definitely not as fast as Jasmine. Not even when she was going easy on Claire.
Claire spun, mustering the strength left in her shield arm. She powered up and unleashed her defensive strike on the woman. Her shield struck true, slamming into the woman’s face. But Claire wasn’t unscathed. A second dagger was embedded in her thigh, causing her to falter.
But the woman was stunned.
Claire roared, loud and raw, a cry that rivaled Ursa’s. She drove her sword forward, skewering the assassin.
Then their eyes met.
Claire watched in horror as the life faded from the woman’s eyes. The body went limp in her grip, sliding slowly off her blade. Then, the lifeless body fell to the ground.
The gravity of what she had been doing was threatening to take over again. She could feel herself beginning to freeze. But the pain, both physical and emotional pain wouldn’t let her collapse. Her lovers needed her.
She felt the warmth of Ana’s magic envelop her, the daggers sliding out of her. That warmth kept her grounded, kept her from vomiting again. She needed to get back to them.
A scream rang out, unfamiliar and panicked. Like a woman on fire. Claire didn’t flinch or even stop. Elsie’s fireball must have struck her. Then, the screaming stopped.
She was happy to finally be through all this.
“Claire. Thank goodness.” Lily called, rushing towards her. “Elsie, she got hit.”
Claire’s eyes widened, and she pushed past Lily. She found Ana kneeling beside Elsie, an arrow sticking from Elsie’s shoulder. Claire knelt beside her, watching the yellow glow of Ana’s magic envelop her sister.
“What happened?” Claire asked, panic creeping into her voice.
“Sh-she jumped in front of me. Took the arrow and released her spell.” Ana said, her voice shaking. “It was incredible. B-but stupid. Elsie, why would you ri-”
“Ana!” Elsie snapped, pale but conscious. “I’m your older sister. And the future mother of your kids. Of course I’d protect you.”
Claire sighed, thankful that Elsie was fine. She got to her feet and surveyed the crowd. The pain was still there, but her confidence had returned.
“Listen up!” She called, voice firm and commanding. ”We were tasked with taking care of these bandits. Right now, my party member is dealing with their boss. I need all of you to stop and listen.”
All eyes turned to her. She took a deep breath.
“Form up in an organized line. We need to make sure no bandits are hiding amongst you.” Claire instructed. ”Look to your left, now look to your right. Anyone not amongst your village?”
They obeyed. She was relieved that there were no more bandits.
“Now! Is anyone amongst you missing? Any children or men?”
The crowd murmured and deliberated for several minutes. Then an older woman stepped forward. “Our kids… They aren’t here.”
Claire’s heart sank. Of course. They must be inside.
“Okay. Are there any combatants? Or anyone training to be combatants.” Claire asked. She saw several hands raise, and she beckoned them forward.
“Come. Pick up the weapons from the bandits, we need you.”
Eight women stepped forward, quickly grabbing the weapons of the fallen bandits.
“Once you’re armed, divide yourself. Three to escort people back, and five to secure the stronghold.” Claire commanded. She felt her adrenaline pump as she commanded the women. “The five who stay will guard the perimeter. Leave the building and rescuing the children to us. One, well, now two have made their way inside.”
As if on cue, she saw Ursa rip open the entrance. Pride in her lover flared up within her as Ursa rushed in without hesitation..
“As for the rest of you. Head back to what’s left of your village. Keep calm. Keep safe. And know this…” Claire spoke, looking into the eyes of every villager she could. “I swear to you on my Goddess, we will get your children back.”
Chapter 118: Battering Ram
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Ursa felt her berserker instincts taking over. Her thoughts were scattered and her lust for battle was spurring her forward. She had to find Jasmine. Now.
She tore through the hallways, kicking down doors and scanning the rooms. Several bandit corpses littered her path, their wounds deep and precise. Ursa pushed forward, descending into the cellar, then backtracking after finding only an empty cage and another corpse.
Her body trembled with rage and bloodlust. Her distance from Claire and the absence of her aura made it harder for her to stay lucid. Her class was surging and clawing for dominance.
Then she smelt blood. Fresh blood. She sprinted up to the second floor, smashing through debris. She followed the carnage of a fight, only for her vision to blur.
She was losing control.
Ursa let out a roar, a mashup of canine and human sounds. Her pupils dilated and glowed. She was running on pure instinct now, following the scent of blood.
On the other side of the second floor, Jasmine was cornered. Her left arm was limp after her failed attack. Reyna’s strike cut to the bone. Her ankle screamed in protest as she backed closer to the wall.
Jasmine was outmatched. After failing to end the fight initially, she was now doing her best to survive.
“Come on!” Reyna purred, wiping her blade on her thigh. “It’s so boring when all you do is run.”
Jasmine’s grip tightened on her dagger. She had lost her poisoned one in the initial engagement. She’d wanted to end this herself. For the villagers, the creature in the basement, and all the families this twisted bitch tore apart. But she had miscalculated.
She threw her dagger mid-dodge after Reyna swiped at her. It scraped across her shoulder, barely piercing the skin. Reyna didn’t even flinch. Instead, she laughed, exposing the web of scars across her face.
“That’s better. Make it fun.”
Jasmine ignored the searing pain of her maneuver. She had to survive. That roar before had to be Ursa.
Another roar.
Closer this time. Jasmine prepared herself to move again. The pain was getting too much to deal with. She just had to not die.
Reyna cocked her head. “Friend of yours?” she sneered. “She’ll have to wait her turn.”
She lunged towards Jasmine again. Jasmine’s right shoulder exploded in pain as Reyna’s sword pierced her skin. The pain nearly knocked her unconscious as her vision blackened.
All she could hear was Reyna’s maniacal laughter. But Jasmine also had the urge to laugh. She couldn’t help herself. What was about to happen was too funny.
Reyna’s eyes sparkled with delight upon seeing Jasmine’s state. She mistook Jasmine’s reaction for delirium, unknowing of the woman who just turned the corner.
Jasmine weakly pointed.
Reyna tilted her head, confused. But she followed Jasmine’s finger. “What the fu-”
A blur of muscle and fury clashed into Reyna, slamming her through the wall like a battering ram. Dust exploded from the room.
Reyna was slammed into another wall. She coughed and staggered, but was able to stand. Her armor was dented, but she was able to take the hit. It took a moment, but she was able to gain her bearings.
That’s when she was able to see her assailant. Wild red eyes, foam at her mouth and clenched fists. White hair and tan skin. A northerner. Why was a Ravian here?
Her moment of hesitation allowed Ursa to strike. She punched the former knight, knocking several of her teeth out.
Reyna hit the floor, clutching broken jaw. She gagged on blood and molars, spitting out a gruesome mix. She reached for her sword instinctively, but it was stilled buried in that assassin.
Jasmine had already disappeared, leaving a puddle of blood.
Reyna did her best to sit up. Activating one of the skills she had acquired upon defecting. False Surrender. A skill that worked better the higher the Wisdom stat was. She prepped the knife she had hidden, hoping the woman would fall for it.
But for some reason, it didn’t work. It didn’t even trigger.
She helplessly watched as Ursa kicked her across the room. She slammed into the wall, breaking through to the adjacent room. Reyna writhed in pain, the wind knocked out of her.
But she stood.
She wasn’t praised for her strength and resilience for nothing. She was a former knight captain, known for her combat abilities. She would not die to some northerner beast.
She still had her knife. She pulled it up and taunted Ursa. “Come on, then,” she growled. Her jaw barely functioning.
Ursa growled with a wicked smile on her face. Then she charged.
Jasmine watched in awe, as Reyna was nearly flung into her hiding spot. She held still, breath shallow. Blood seeped from her arms, but she stayed crouched. Kept hidden.
The two warriors collided again creating a shockwave that pulsed through the room. Reyna moved low, using her knife to stab at Ursa’s abdomen. She hoped to cripple the woman.
But Ursa caught the blade with her barehand.
Reyna’s eyes widened as she fought to free her knife. She yanked and twisted, but the knife didn’t even budge. How could this happen? Her strength stat was in the 30’s.
Then came the counter. Another right hook sent Reyna flying backwards with a sickening crack. Ursa growled, but it seemed more like laughter.
Reyna staggered to her feet, now truly enraged. She readied her fists and charged at the wild woman. Ursa met her in the middle. The two exchanged blows that shook the entire building, with neither of them faltering.
Jasmine watched on, gaining some movement in her arm. The sword was still in her shoulder, but she had enough strength to move now She’d have to be calculating, strike when Reyna was engaged.
But Ursa was still laughing.
Jasmine watched from the side, regaining some movement in her right arm. She studied Ursa with a bit of fear. She was enjoying this. Then her eyes went to the dagger Reyna had used.
Reyna was pissed. She was a former knight captain. She should not be losing this. She roared and charged at Ursa.
Ursa slipped her jab, going for a grapple. Reyna braced for it, readying another skill of hers. Her Reversal Grapple. With expert precision, she used Ursa’s own momentum to flip her, slamming the berserker into the floor with such force the building groaned.
But her smile just grew.
She wrapped her feet around Reyna’s and pulled her down. Reyna struggled to fight, but Ursa had rolled her into a vicious arm bar. Reyna’s arm bent in ways it shouldn’t.
Snap!
Reyna screamed without sound as pain shot through her forearm. She barely managed to pull another knife and stab at Ursa. This one pierced the wild woman.
But Ursa didn’t stop. Didn’t even wince. She tore the blade from her flesh and rolled backwards, getting to her feet. She was toying with Reyna. Taunting her to get up.
Reyna was breathing heavily and fighting to stay conscious. She was battered but furious as she stood up. Her one arm was useless and her eye was swelling, threatening to cut off her vision. She struggled to even breath, but she roared as she Charged towards Ursa. “I’ll kill you!”
Then pain exploded from her back.
Jasmine struck with her own knife. She stumbled into a roll, getting her distance from the enraged bandit. She rolled into a wall, feeling the pain overwhelm her again.
Reyna whirled, stunned, blood gurgling from her mouth. “You-”
Ursa’s fist slammed into her.
With a sickening crunch, her neck twisted sideways. Reyna’s lifeless body slammed into the wall. The light in her eyes was gone.
Relief washed over Jasmine. The fight was over. Reyna was dead.
But Ursa turned to Jasmine, a fury in her eyes. She had stolen her kill, her valor. Anger surged within the woman as she pressed forward.
Jasmine watched on in horror as the enraged Ravian approached her. Her body was too broken and too drained to move. There was no recognition in Ursa’s eyes. She was gone.
But then she blinked.
“Jaz.”
The name spilled from her lips like a whisper, half-conscious, entirely instinctual. Something deep within Ursa pulled her consciousness back into control. Her pupils returned to normal. She dropped to her knees.
“I’m here.” Ursa whispered more clearly this time. She silently thanked Rava. Somehow, she was able to get control. “We’ll get you to Ana.”
Jasmine let out a labored sigh. She smiled warmly but tired. “Thank you.”
Chapter 119: Battle Fatigue
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Claire felt the rumbling coming from above. She felt the entire structure shake under her boots as the warriors above clashed. Claire raced forward, ignoring the drop in her stomach. If Ursa is fighting, then that means that Jasmine failed.
She needed to get to her.
She sprinted up the staircase, each step creaking underfoot. The wooden supports were buckling. Claire could feel the bones of the fortress straining. But she kept going.
She tore through each room, looking for her party members or some sort of sign. She was relieved to see the two in the second-to-last room. Jasmine was in rough shape, but Ursa knelt beside her. She was clumsily wrapping gauze around Jasmine’s injured shoulder.
Claire grimaced upon seeing the sword sticking from Jasmine’s shoulder. Crimson light surrounded the two as Claire approached, her aura kicking in.
Ursa’s shoulders relaxed upon seeing Claire. “Thank Rava… I was not meant for this…”
Claire took in the scene, her messy hands and bandages. A weak laugh slipped from her. She took a deep breath, feeling the weight of everything finally come off her shoulders. She reached out her hand and petted Ursa. “Good girl.”
Ursa’s pupils dilated and her expression went blank. Claire was too tired to react to that phrase at the moment. She turned to Jasmine and began rewrapping the wound properly, her hands still trembling from adrenaline. Fatigue bit at her shoulders, but she pushed through.
“Thank the Goddess.” She whispered to Jasmine. She was so worried that Jasmine had been gravely injured, or worse. She was overjoyed that she wasn’t.
Jasmine chuckled weakly. “Yeah… Reyna was something else. She sensed me… so I panicked. If I fell, then she’d join the battlefield…”
Claire shot her a glare.
“Okay, okay…” She grimaced. “So I… released that snake… woman. She… broke her spell and fled… I don’t know where. I just hope she’s safe.”
“Mmm, I didn’t see her when I entered,” Claire said as she finished securing the blade in Jasmine’s shoulder. “Ursa? Did you sense anything?”
Ursa shook her head, snapping out of her daze. “No… had I sensed a monster, I would have headed straight for it.”
“Interesting.” Claire mumbled to herself. “Maybe she, or it, isn’t a normal monster then…”
“That would… explain her relationship with the villagers.” Jasmine said through labored breathing.
“True… we’ll have to ask them when we get back,” Claire whispered. Then she leaned forward and kissed Jasmine’s forehead. “Never make me worry like that again, please.”
Jasmine chuckled and then winced. But she nodded. “Okay… I’ll try.”
Claire let out another sigh. “Watch over her until Ana gets here. I’m going to find those kids.”
Ursa nodded, her eyes were still dilated.
With that, Claire left the room. Her limbs felt heavy, and a fog clouded her mind. She could barely keep her eyes open, but she kept pushing. She hobbled up to the third floor, hoping there wasn’t a single bandit left.
There wasn’t, thankfully.
Just a bunch of scared kids. Claire’s knees nearly buckled after sighing again. Her body wanted to give out, but she held off.
“Thank the Goddess.” She whispered. “Kids… listen up. Your parents are heading back to your village. I need you to follow me.”
No one moved. They looked at her with scared eyes.
She stepped forward and they backed away.
Claire was a bit taken aback, but she just smiled, warm and tired. “I’m not going to hurt you. We took care of those bandits.”
She knelt down to get onto their level, ignoring the burning in her thighs. “Come on. Your parents are worried sick.”
Still, none of them moved. Claire shakily got to her feet, her fatigue nearly taking her. She looked around the room, mentally counting them. There were fifteen kids, so all were accounted for.
One of the older girls stepped forward, her dark eyes sharp with determination. “Where’s Samira?”
Claire tilted her head. “Is she one of your parents?”
The black-haired girl shook her head. “Um, she’s-”
She was quickly hushed by a redheaded girl beside her. Claire caught the silent scolding and the tension in the air. Then it clicked.
“The snake woman?” She asked. Their wide eyes answered for her. She shook her head. “No idea. My… party member set her free and it seems she fled.”
A collective sigh of relief rang out. Claire smiled warmly. “Seems she was very well loved…
Claire took a step back towards the door. “Please, come with me.”
Then she heard the door creak open behind her. She told her party members to stay below. She turned, and her hand flew to her sword. She did her best to ignore her trembling grip as she braced herself.
The door opened, revealing not a bandit, but a woman. Well, half of a woman. Smooth, shifting scales trailing from her waist downwards. Her red hair had streaks of black in it, and her eyes seemed… animalistic. The woman braced upon seeing Claire, her eyes glowing a deep purple.
Claire untensed. “You must be Samira?”
The woman blinked, then nodded. A sly smile grew on her face, “Are you that shadow’s party member?”
“Jasmine,” Claire confirmed. “Yes, we’re party members.”
“Seems like more than that,” Samira smirked. She approached Claire slowly and whispered so only she could hear. “Your body heat lit up when I mentioned her.”
Claire chuckled. “Yeah. That’s right.”
Samira gave a quiet nod before turning to the kids. She opened her arms and they swarmed her. Tears began to flow from her as she quickly turned into a sobbing mess, losing all composure.
“I’m so sorry.” She cried out, her voice cracking. “That woman bound
me and I-I… I couldn’t control myself.”
The response was immediate, total forgiveness. All fifteen children embraced her, burying their faces in her torso and wrapping their arms around her as her long tail curled protectively around the group.
“I-I’ll never let that happen ever again,” Samira said, wiping her tears. She sniffled and continued. “The Gods only know what I would have done had I lost any of you…”
Claire took a moment to observe the heart-warming scene before leaving the room. She felt better knowing the kids were with someone they trusted. As she walked out, her vision blurred and she nearly collapsed. Her knees buckled and she leaned against the wall.
“Fuck me.” She mumbled to herself. She slunk next to the door and let her body rest finally. She silently listened in on the kids’ sobs.
“But Jasmine… you were right.“ She whispered. “She’s quite beautiful.”
Claire took a moment to let her mind wander to the possibilities. What it would be like to be wrapped in that tail, or how she sounded when she moaned. Claire laughed under her breath, shaking her head.
“Gods,” she muttered, “I hope she didn’t notice the heat from my crotch. That’d be… a lot to explain.”
Claire took a moment to breathe. A warm smile was plastered on her face.
“But she was a lamia, right?” Claire pondered out loud. “But she didn’t look like the ones in the bestiaries… Those are full-scaled and live in the deserts. So what the hell is she doing up here?”
As if in response, Claire felt what she could only describe as a nudge. A subtle feeling, but one that felt like her Goddess. A little warmth of divine curiosity.
“Whatever… I’ll ask about it later…” Claire said, fighting her eyes from closing. She shook her head and got up shakily.
Enough time had passed, and they needed to leave before nightfall. She gently knocked on the door, signalling for them to wrap everything up. Claire was happy the battle and the day were almost over.
Chapter 120: Getaway Artist
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Claire was relieved to find their horses unharmed. Skittish, but safe. She gently pet their noses, glad to see them. At least she didn’t have to walk anymore. She fed them sugar cubes and slid into the driver’s seat, allowing Ursa to dismantle the camouflage.
It seemed that Ursa was the only one with any energy left.
Claire chuckled softly as the kids played with her. Seemed the kids had taken a liking to her as well. She would chase them around and play with them, bringing up their mood. A tender moment that distracted Claire.
Jasmine was recovering in the back, slouched from exhaustion. Ana passed out on top of her, falling asleep the moment her wounds finally closed. Elsie took over her sister’s duties, brushing the sweat from Jasmine’s brow and whispering to her as she drifted in and out.
Samira trailed behind them, her head hanging. Her tail dragged a little more than usual, like it bore the weight of her guilt. She controlled the people she loved, forced by that vile woman. She forced them to build that structure, neglect their own homes, and fuel Reyna’s ventures. Her heart ached for all the time they’d lost.
Lily was walking beside her, practically vibrating with curiosity. Lamias weren’t supposed to be like this. They were usually covered in scales and could only form basic sentences. So why was Samira different? Why could she use such potent magic too?
Samira couldn’t help but giggle. Lily’s intense eyes, her silent observations and the ogling. She could even feel her heart flutter when she complimented her. Samira couldn’t help but smile hearing that Jasmine, Claire, and now Lily found her beautiful. It helped distract her.
But those were only temporary.
She knew she was dangerous. She knew what staying near the villagers could do to them. She just didn’t want to leave them. Leave the one place that accepted her.
“So… like… “ Lily asked, pushing up her glasses. “Where does snake start and where does woman start?”
Samira held back a laugh. These women were different. Their eyes wandered more than any she’d met before. All of them. She even caught the twins stealing glances at her. But not from fear or pure curiosity, but from lust. She could sense it radiating from them.
“Mmm, right where my legs would be,” Samira teased. She hiked her skirt up, revealing the smooth transition from skin to scales. “I don’t have a gap like humans, so…”
She left it to Lily’s imagination. A little test to see how different these women were from others. She watched the heat bloom in Lily’s face. Then she noticed it radiate from elsewhere. It intrigued Samira.
“Oh…” was all Lily could say. She pushed up her glasses, hiding the blush that formed. She adjusted her dress and fanned her face. “Um… sorry. I have a passive interest in these sorts of things… biology and monster physiology”
Lily blinked. Embarrassment washed over her after saying that. “Ahh.. sorry, not saying you're a monster! But the closest I’ve ever seen to you was one and I… I’m just biologically curious and didn’t mean to imp-”
Samira finally burst into laughter, waving her hand to calm down. “It’s okay. really. I understand how different I am. I don’t even remember my parents or any of my family… so I have no idea what I really am.”
Lily’s curiosity was sparked upon hearing that. This woman had no idea what she was either. She formed dozens of questions and theories in a matter of seconds, but she stopped herself.
She took a moment to study Samira’s expression. A mix of sorrow and joy. “They don’t blame you.”
They both looked at the kids in silence. A few of the girls were hanging off Ursa’s arms as she flexed for them. Giggling filled the silence between them.
“Even the adults,” Lily continued. ”They asked about you before leaving. Wanted me to guarantee your safety and vouched for you. They thought we might hurt you just for being… different.”
Samira held back her tears. It warmed the ache in her heart to hear that. But she was dangerous.
“I know… but…” Samira wiped the tears forming in her eyes. “I’m dangerous… if anyone else finds out about me or what I’ve done… they’ll be executed for harboring me…”
“I don’t know.” Lily mused. “Look at the mess they ignored for half a year. How long ago did they request aid?”
Samira smiled weakly and she sighed deeply. “Still… I’m risking their safety…”
She glanced towards the children, who were safe now. The burden she’d held for half a year had finally lifted. But her heart still ached. “Part of me wants to request to leave with you gals… the other part wants to hide.”
“You’d be signing up for a lot if you did…” Lily chuckled nervously.”Claire was chosen by a Goddess. Tasked with spreading her influence.”
Samira looked to the sky. “Goddess’s chosen? I used to pray for someone like her… but they never came.” She wiped another tear that formed. “I prayed for a lot. Answers. Mercy. Purpose. But nothing… Not until I stumbled upon this village.”
“I know the feeling.” Lily’s tone dipped. She remembered losing Ryley. Praying for his return and Claire’s smile back. “But… Claire’s Goddess is new. She was just recently born… she has promise.”
“Interesting.” Samira thought for a moment. “I figured there was something different about all of you besides being romantically involved with each other.”
Lily laughed nervously. “Yeahhh… We’re very different from other parties. And champions…”
Samira let the conversation die there. She let the silence settle for a while, watching the children play. Their laughter would echo in her mind forever. She remembered each of them as babies. She wrapped scraped knees, mended fevers, and soothed their cries. And now she had to leave, for their sake.
“Lily.” Samira said after several minutes of silence. She turned towards Lily with a heavy sigh. “I’m sorry.”
Lily turned back to her, their eyes meeting. “For wha-”
That was her mistake. Samira’s eyes shimmered with purple light, her magic flaring as she took control of Lily. Lily’s eyes dilated, and she lost consciousness.
Lily blacked out. When she came to, she was hanging from the carriage, screaming from the top of her lungs. She blinked rapidly, embarrassment quickly taking over. She shook her head violently and glanced towards the back.
Samira was gone. She made her decision.
Lily’s heart sank. She wanted to chase after her. She wanted to track her down, have Ursa follow her trail, and yell at her for just leaving. But the sun was setting soon and Samira had chosen this.
“Lily!?” Ursa shouted, pulling Lily’s attention back. “What the fu- crap?”
Lily took a breath. She had to honor Samira’s decision. She turned towards Ursa and put on her best fake smile.
“Just excited that we won the day!” She lie, her voice too chippy. “Couldn’t contain my excitement.”
Ursa just shook her head and mumbled under her breath. The kids stared at her for quite a while so Lily had to keep the act up. Inside, she was doing her best to keep her composure.
“I hope you find some sort of peace.” She whispered behind that fake smile.
Chapter 121: Rebuilding
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Lily was thankful the children didn’t notice Samira’s absence until they reached the village. For an hour, she kept the fake smile going, but once the first kid asked about Samira, she dropped it.
Ursa did her best to keep them calm, helping the parents reunite with their children, but most of them were crying anyway, children and adults alike.
Lily glanced back at the forest and silently prayed for Samira.
“Lily… was all that a distraction?” Jasmine asked weakly. She was still hurt, but didn’t want to lie down while everyone else was working through the pain. “The screaming? The celebration?”
Lily just silently nodded. Her shoulders slumped, and she offered her arm to Jasmine. Jasmine leaned against her, wincing as her shoulder throbbed. “Yeah… I-I wanted to honor her decision…”
Jasmine took a labored breath and a moment to think. “Right. I just hope she’s okay…”
“Me too.” Lily mumbled. “I can’t imagine the blame she must feel for all of this… I’m just glad those women didn’t hurt any of the villagers.”
“Yeah, it truly could have been worse…” Jasmine said. She winced after stepping on her formerly broken ankle. “I hope we meet her again or… facilitate her returning to this village. She was truly loved.”
The two watched as even some of the adults joined the kids. Crying over their lost friend and the destruction of their village. It felt bittersweet knowing that the villagers had survived but their home hadn’t.
Ursa stepped away from the crowd, visibly overwhelmed by the number of people. She made her way to Jasmine’s other side and offered more support.
“I-I’m going to contact my tribe… inform them about this. Hopefully, they heed my call… these villagers need protectors, and it's clear the knights refused to do so.” She said, her voice shaking.
Ursa’s voice was surprisingly full of emotions, as if she too were about to cry. Something that made Jasmine chuckle despite the pain of doing so.
“Thank you… Samira would be happy knowing that.” Lily whispered, her own tears beginning to flow.
“Claire’s asleep. Otherwise, she’d make a speech…” Jasmine said, rubbing Lily’s back. “That can wait… let these people mourn their friend and the time they lost. I just wish we could stay and help rebuild…”
“Maybe send word to the Carpenters… “ Lily let out a weak laugh, thinking of their own village. ”They’ve been itching for a new project…”
Jasmine chuckled, then groaned in pain. “Yeah, maybe… Elizabeth would also want to know about the Knight’s negligence.”
“We’ll discuss it tomorrow…” Ursa said, wiping her tears. “We’ll see what my people say and formulate a plan. I-I just don’t want them to suffer anymore…”
Jasmine leaned in closer and whispered into Ursa’s ear. “Didn’t expect you to have a soft spot for children…”
“Shut up…” Ursa scowled. “They’re innocent. They deserve a shot at a good life… and well, they are fun to play with.”
“Maternal instincts kicking in?” Jasmine teased. “Maybe Lily’s potions don’t work on you.”
Ursa let out a tired sigh, but a smile formed on her face. Ursa picked Jasmine up, ignoring her protests. “Alright. Enough from you. You need sleep.”
That left Lily by herself, with her thoughts. She’d gone into the day with excitement, giddiness and anticipation. She would finally get to fight back, to return what was stolen. Lily finally had the opportunity to help, not just from the carriage, or from her clinic. But now?
Yet it felt so empty.
They won, but the village was in ruin. Nor will it bring back the time they had lost or the hardships they had to endure. Then, they lost someone so dear to them. Was this truly a victory?
An older woman, one of the village elders, approached Lily. She had a kind smile that did its best to hide the sorrow in her eyes. She must have noticed Lily’s turmoil.
“Thank you, young lady. For everything… freeing us, ridding this land of those bandits.” The older woman paused. “For saving Samira.”
Lily’s tears returned. “What does it matter if this is what you return to? A broken village, six months of lost time… how is this a win?”
The woman gently placed a hand on Lily’s shoulder, her voice warm but firm. “The village can always be rebuilt. Time, though it can’t be returned, is ours now. We have time now because of your party. We’re alive because of you ladies. That’s worth more than a thousand villages.”
Lily’s knees weakened, and the older lady caught her. She wept into the woman’s shoulder, her heart still aching. “Bu-but… your village…your homes…”
“Shhhh, it’s okay…” The woman whispered as she rubbed Lily’s back. “You saved us. Those potions that you used… they kept us from being used as shields. Your warriors worked around us, even to their detriment… Other parties might not have… And the knights...”
Lily’s heart swelled with guilt and gratitude. She hated how excited she’d been that morning, hated how small her pain felt compared to theirs, but this woman’s words helped steady her. She straightened up, wiped her face and tried to compose herself.
“Apologies…” Lily said, her voice cracking. “You should be with your people… not comforting me.”
The woman flicked Lily’s forehead with a smirk. “No. It’s the least I could do for our heroes.”
Lily wanted to argue. She wanted to deny the woman’s words, to fight the weight of gratitude that felt too large for her to carry. But she stopped. The woman looked too stubborn.
Then, the woman embraced Lily. A tight, motherly hug that made it impossible for Lily to feel bad.
“Thank you. Thank you.” The older woman whispered. It was her turn to cry and use Lily’s shoulder. “For sparing her too… sh-she’s so kind a-and had the knights come instead...”
Though their time with Samira had been short, Lily felt the weight of her loss as if she’d known her forever. She had a home, somewhere she belonged, even for a little while. Only for it to be taken from her.
“I pray that we meet her again…” Lily spoke without thinking. “I want to bring her home. Bring her back to the people who loved her.”
“I hope so…” The woman took a labored breath, sniffling slightly. “But more than that… I hope she finds peace. She’s been through too much.”
“I can only imagine…” Lily whispered, watching as the villagers finally began to compose themselves. Parents cradled their children. The crowd slowly began to disperse.
Yet Lily stayed. Despite her fatigue, despite her body craving sleep. She stayed with the older woman, letting her lean on her shoulder and cry in silence. Lily rubbed her back gently, grounding her in the moment.
“I-I lost my children ages ago,” The woman finally said, her voice ragged. ”The same flu that took out my wife… I thought the grief would kill me…”
“Then I found her. Curled in the cold. I named her… sheltered her… raised her like my own.” Her fingers trembled as she wiped her tears. “The pain she was in, the way she looked at me… she was so scared. But I promised I’d keep her safe.”
“You did.” Lily said gently. “You gave her a home and your love.”
She pulled back from Lily’s shoulder, composing herself. “Thank you. I should be comforting you, bu-”
“Nonsense.” Lily cut her off. “You lost someone dear to you… I shouldn’t have been crying in the first place.”
The older woman smiled weakly. “I’m Jolder… if you do cross paths with her again. Ju-just tell her that I love her… That I already miss her…”
Lily nodded slowly. “I will. I swear it.”
Lily felt a warmth overcome her. Her chest swelled with heat as her body glowed. A scarlet light radiated from her body, enveloping the two in its light. “On the Goddess, I promise to bring her back.”
Jolder’s eyes widened. Her words were caught in her throat as Lily glowed with the divine light of a goddess. She could feel the divine power, a comforting power. She blinked rapidly, unsure of what had just happened.
Lily staggered. Her knees buckled, and her vision darkened. The power surged within in her too fast. Her body wasn’t ready.
Lily woke slowly with a splitting headache. Her limbs were too sore to move and she could barely think. But the ache in her heart was gone. A faint warmth filling its place.
Chapter 122: Morning After
Notes:
Let me know if the stat sheets seem wonky
Chapter Text
Claire woke up sore and hungry. Her body felt heavy, every joint stiff, and her stomach growled for food. As she stirred from her slumber, she tried her best to get up, only to feel resistance on her chest.
“Mmm… five more minutes…” Elsie mumbled.
Claire found both twins resting their heads on her chest. She let out a yawn and glanced around. Lily and Jasmine were close by, Jasmine lying on Lily’s chest. Ursa was curled up beside them.
Claire smiled. Ursa was so close to the other two, but had not joined the cuddling. It was a bit jarring to see her act so confidently yesterday. Claire was used to her shyer personality like now.
Claire shimmied her way out of the twins’ grip, ignoring the complaints from her aching body. She needed to get up. She needed to help. She felt guilty for passing out the moment they got to the village.
Stretching out, she felt her muscles resist. Then caught a flash on her status sheet. Seems she’d leveled up twice during yesterday’s battle.
A shiver went down her spine as she remembered the fight. The women she fought and killed. Their faces and screams. She staggered forward while her stomach churned. She found it hard to breathe as she leaned against the wall. Her mouth dried, and her vision blurred.
She hadn’t even thought about that until now. She was so focused on Jasmine and the villagers. Her heart ached for having to take someone’s life, no matter who they were.
Claire couldn’t tell who, but someone’s arms wrapped her in an embrace. She could feel her lover’s warmth on her back. It calmed her racing heart and allowed her to breathe easier.
Ursa had surprised her with a hug. The Ravian put aside her hesitations to help Claire, and Claire was grateful for that. She leaned into the embrace and allowed Ursa to calm her down.
She took a long, labored breath before whispering. “Thank you… I-It just hit me what we did…”
Ursa pulled back and nodded awkwardly, avoiding Claire’s gaze. Her cheeks had a faint pink hue to them. “Yeah, I didn’t think it was that big of an issue… but your heart was racing so fast.”
Claire gave her a weak smile, patting her head. This deepened the warrior’s blush and caused her to squirm. Claire fought the urge to scratch behind Ursa’s ear, wondering if she’d like it. She stopped herself, though.
“How are the villagers?” Claire asked as she parted from Ursa. She stretched one more time as her stomach growled.
“They’re okay. Could be worse,” Ursa admitted. “I checked on them in the middle of the night. The adults created makeshift shelters from the rubble. Their fighters took over watch for us, so I let you gals sleep.
Claire opened the carriage window, letting warm sunlight flood in. Judging by the angle, it was already mid-morning. A pang of guilt hit her. They should be helping the villagers, not sleeping in.
Her train of thought was interrupted by her party members stirring. The twins were stirring, Ana and Elsie rubbing their eyes in perfect sync. Jasmine was already helping Lily sit up. Something was off with Lily.
Claire tilted her head. Lily seemed extremely pale and unresponsive.
“Is she okay?” Claire asked, quickly joining Jasmine’s side. “She looks sick…”
“I think so,” Jasmine said, wincing slightly. “Ana? Is she okay?”
Ana’s eyes were wide, and her jaw was slack. “Sh-she has divine fatigue…”’
Jasmine and Claire exchanged a look before Jasmine checked her status sheet. She ignored the level-up notification as she scanned the sheet.. Her eyes widened as her title had changed. Gone was the Bestowed Lover, her new title matched that of Claire’s.
Assassin of Virility
She could feel her connection to the Goddess flair up within her. A divine warmth radiated from her chest as she stared at the words. Her instincts told her that her own connection to the Goddess had deepened. And importantly, she was still considered a Bestowed Lover.
“Lily,” Claire asked gently, holding her hand.. “Did the Goddess visit you last night?”
Lily weakly shook her head. Her eyes strained against the light as she shakily spoke. “N-no… I made an oath. Like h-how you do it.”
Claire blinked, then exchanged another look with Jasmine. Then with the twins, who had equally confused looks on their faces. Lily stirred as her hand glowed softly.
“My title changed too…” Lily whispered. Claire agreed to look at Lily’s status sheet, skimming the details.
“Mine’s still the same.” Ursa declared from the side. “Guessing it’s because of the bonds?”
“That’d make sense…” Elsie said, rubbing her chin. She turned her eyes to her sister’s noticing the same skill. “Oh… interesting. Did you two also get Caress of the Goddess?”
“No. Mine’s Seed of the Goddess.” Jasmine replied, trying not to squirm with excitement. Even just reading the skill made her shift in place.
“Lily has the Heart of the Goddess … I don’t have a new one like that.” Claire said, scanning over her new skills. “But my first one is Bestower of the Goddess, so that would be mine.”
Elsie smirked and glanced at Ursa with mischief in her eyes. “Can’t wait to see what yours is like. Think it’ll be Puppy or Pet of the Goddess?”
Ursa’s blush returned. She squirmed and struggled to respond. “N-no… probably something cooler.”
Claire chuckled. It was calming to know Elsie wasn’t affected by yesterday like she was earlier. She got up from Lily’s side as Ana replaced her. “We should check on the villagers… Ursa, come along.”
Ursa nodded, but Elsie watched them with mischievous eyes. “You forgot to call her a ‘Good Girl’ for following you.”
That caused both women to pause. Elsie’s words landed harder than they should’ve, but Claire pushed through. “True. She has been a good girl .”
Ursa shivered under Claire’s touch. She was petting Ursa’s head again before her urge took over. Claire scratched lightly behind Ursa’s ear, causing her to let out a soft moan. It was addictive.
Elsie chuckled from the side. “Ursa… might want to readjust before leaving.”
Ursa wasn’t listening. Her eyes were half closed as she leaned into Claire’s scratches. She was completely lost in Claire’s affection.
Claire bit her lip. This level of control over Ursa was too addictive. It took every ounce of her strength to stop. She pulled her hand away, causing Ursa to panic.
“Fuck.” Claire whimpered. Ursa’s puppy-dog eyes met hers as they pleaded for more. “Ursa, you’re too cute.”
Ursa blinked rapidly. Her pupils dilated as her consciousness returned. “Wh-what just happened?”
It felt like she’d just come out of her berserker’s trance. Except instead of rage, it was giddiness.
“Come on, Ursa,” Claire whispered. She beckoned to the bewildered warrior. “Let’s go check on the villagers.”
Elsie watched them leave the carriage before allowing her smile to fade. It took everything in her power to joke or even smile at the moment. All she could really think about was yesterday’s battle.
She had nightmares last night about the women she killed. It dominated her mind to the point that she could barely hear Ana’s soft voice.
‘Come here Elsie.’ Ana’s soothing voice called through the storm of emotions. Ana held her arms out for her sister.
Elsie crawled into her sister’s warm embrace. Her thoughts eased the moment Ana hugged her. Jasmine jumped in despite her pain, offering what she could in comfort.
“Don’t worry, Elsie…” Jasmine whispered. “I had nightmares for weeks after my first kill. It’s normal to feel this way.”
Elsie nodded, fighting back her tears. She took a deep breath, taking in the two’s aroma. It calmed her down and allowed her mind to ease slightly.
“Thank you,” Elsie whispered. “I-I didn’t want to worry Claire…”
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HP: 26/26 |
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Mana: 07/12 |
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Exp: 02 |
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Vow of Protection: Redirect strikes aimed at your lovers. When activated, attacks directed at Bestowed Lovers will be redirected to self. Lasts 5 seconds |
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Champion’s Recovery: Recover through your lovers. Fatigue and damage is healed quicker while with allies. Effect doubles through intimacy. |
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Strength: 20 (+3) (+5) |
Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 13(+5) |
Resistance: 17(+5) |
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Constitution: 7 |
Wisdom: 13(+5) |
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Charisma: 10(+5) |
Divinity: 11 |
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Defense: 24 (+5) |
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Level: 17 |
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HP: 19/24 |
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Mana: 08/16 |
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Exp: 54 |
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Assassin of Virility: Claimed by Her Paladin, assassinate any who oppose your lover. |
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Seed of the Goddess: You crave your lover’s taste. Gain enhancements after consuming your lover’s seed. Effects are unique to each lover. Boon. |
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Strength: 15 |
Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 22 |
Resistance: 11 |
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Constitution: 6 |
Wisdom: 7 |
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Charisma: 13 |
Divinity: 0 |
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Defense: 14 (+5) |
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Level: 8 |
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HP: 18/18 |
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Mana: 03/21 |
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Exp: 50 |
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White Mage of Virility: Aid your lover in combat and defend her with your magic. |
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Warded Lover: Create armor for those you love. Creates a ward that encapsulates the target. Strength increased by both Divinity and Bond. |
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Caress of the Goddess: Invoke the desires of your lover and your own. When activated, the target exudes an aphrodisiac that affects all Bestowed Lovers. Forces user to submit to the will of their lovers. |
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Strength: 3 |
Magic: 6 |
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Dexterity: 4 |
Resistance: 17 |
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Constitution: 5 |
Wisdom: 11 |
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Charisma: 7 |
Divinity: 16 |
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HP: 15/15 |
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Mana: 06/25 |
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Red Mage of Virility: Be your lovers fire power and protect her with overwhelming power |
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IceWall: Create a wall of ice made of pure mana. Create a wall of ice that freezes your foes. Last for 10s and has a cooldown of 30s |
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Caress of the Goddess: Invoke the desires of your lover and your own. When activated, the target exudes an aphrodisiac that affects all Bestowed Lovers. Forces lovers to submit to your desires. |
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Magic: 17 |
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Resistance: 12 |
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Wisdom: 11 |
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Divinity: 4 |
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HP: 19/19 |
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Mana: 10/26 |
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Exp: 01 |
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Alchemist of Virility: Master of potions and tonics, aid your lover in her endeavors with your craft. |
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Heart of the Goddess: Care for your lovers as a mother would. Intimacy with the Bestowed Lovers cures ailments and fatigue. Effect is doubled while under the influence of another. |
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Magic: 16 |
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Resistance: 16 |
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Wisdom: 16 |
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Divinity: 0 |
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HP: 27/27 |
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Mana: 15/15 |
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Berserker Bond: Even while enraged, recognize thy lovers. While in the Berserker’s rage, become instinctually drawn to protecting your lovers. Passive. Increased strength based off bonds. |
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Magic: 1 |
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Resistance: 5 |
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Wisdom: 3 |
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Divinity: 0 |
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Chapter 123: Hope for the future
Chapter Text
Claire walked around the ruined village, surveying the damage as best she could. Some of the wrecked housing could be used, while others were lost causes. The issue was the changing season. The temperature would drop and snow would soon fall. Long before the village could be properly prepared.
It saddened Claire to think about it. These people would lose their homes, even if it’s just for the winter. She glanced back, noticing Ursa was missing. She let it be for now, more worried about the villagers’ plans for the winter.
She spotted one of the village’s fighters, a middle-aged woman who helped them secure the bandit hideout. The woman waved at her as Claire approached.
“Good morning, it’s Claire, right?” the woman asked, smiling brightly. “My name is Mara. Thank you again for saving us.”
Claire nodded. “Um, you’re welcome. And, it’s nice to meet you, Mara. Just wish we got here faster… maybe then you could rebuild this year.”
Mara pursed her lips and took a moment to think. “Mmm, better late than never. I’m just glad no one died… and that we still have our boys. It could have always been worse.”
“I-I get that… but we took several detours and even delayed arrivin-” Claire tried to say.
“Miss Claire,” Mara cut her off, her tone firm and her brown eyes intense. “You did not know how dire our situation was. Yes, you could have gotten here sooner. But! According to our request, we were only being harassed by bandits. It’s not your fault.”
“I-I guess…” Claire muttered, “How long ago was the request put in?”
“Almost a year ago.” The woman said bluntly. She sat on a piece of rubble and gestured for Claire to join her. “The first bandits moved into the area just before winter. Reyna and her crew arrived about seven months ago. We filed the request immediately after the first bandits moved in.”
“What the fuck?” Claire asked, completely baffled. “Why did it take so long to be fulfilled?”
Mara shrugged, a smile creeping back on her face. “We have no idea… well, no clear idea. We had moments of clarity while under Samira’s spell, but it’s hazy…”
Claire studied Mara’s face. She was scarred from years of monster fights. A jagged line ran down her neck, claw marks on her arms and hands. These weren’t clean cuts from blades. She must be a retired adventurer.
“I vaguely remember drugs being moved… processed. I think I helped,” Mara continued, rubbing her temple. “Something I’d never heard of before. Might have been for Reyna’s customers.”
Claire didn’t need Mara to say it. She already knew who Reyna’s customers were.
“Fuck. I can’t stand this! It’s always them.” Claire hissed. “Can they do anything for the people they rule over?”
“That’ll be the day…” Mara said with a chuckle. “I remember my grandma saying the same thing when I was a girl.”
Claire scratched at the back of her head vigorously, her frustration boiling. “Goddess… I can’t believe how much worse this keeps getting.”
“Mmm, yeah. I remember traveling the country in my youth,” Mara said, leaning back. She gazed at the clear blue sky with fondness. “Though the previous Noble Woman was far better than our current one. Even my grandma admitted she was one of the good ones…”
“Ugh, enough of nobles… I’m getting sick of talking about them,” Claire grumbled. “What are your plans for the winter? I doubt you’ll be able to build anything in the meantime.”
Mara shrugged. “Either Fyre will take us in or any of the surrounding villagers. Or, we may use that stronghold.”
Claire tilted her head. “Really? You’d go back to that place?”
“We might have too,” Mara said. “There isn’t much space elsewhere, and the stronghold is weatherproof. Besides, we built the damn thing. Might as well get something out of it
She laughed to lighten the mood, but her smile faded. “But… I can see why people are hesitant. We did spend six months trapped within it. But also, what other choice do we have?”
“It’s all just so… demoralizing,” Claire said, her shoulders slumping. “What’s the point of winning when this is the outcome? Even with a Goddess on our side, it just feels so pointless…”
Mara raised her eyebrow at Claire. “You’ve got a Goddess backing you?”
Claire wasn’t in the mood for speeches or even pleasantries at this point. “I was chosen by a new Goddess who gave me a holy mission to free boys from the nobles. I-I want to believe in her, but it’s just so hard.”
Mara shook her head, still confused by Claire’s words. “A new Goddess? Does she have a name? What are her virtues?”
Claire sighed. “I don’t know her name, nor does she. Her virtues… are complicated. I’d rather not talk about them as they’re… confusing.”
“Uhhh, okay,” Mara said, moving closer to Claire. “So this new Goddess, she tasked you with rescuing boys from nobles?”
“Among other things… it just does not feel like a victory.” Claire sighed. She surveyed the area, finally spotting Ursa. She was busy playing with a few of the kids, which brought a brief smile to her face. “This was our first real battle, something the Knights ignored. And still… look at this place.”
“It’s unfulfilling?” Mara asked. “Were you expecting a parade or celebration?”
“No. I wasn’t expecting glory or fanfare… just…” Claire took a deep breath, realizing her own naivety. “I expected something to be fixed or to change… or something.”
“We couldn’t even save Samira.”
Mara set her hand on Claire’s, her smile all but gone. “No. You did. Like we keep telling you gals, no other party would likely have spared her. She’s still alive because you took a chance on her… even when it would have made your mission easier.”
“But sh-she left… she’s on her own now. I-it doesn’t feel like we saved her.” Claire said with tears forming in her eyes. “How is that salvation?”
Mara took a deep breath, her hand squeezing Claire’s. “What have you done so far? And how long have you been traveling?”
Claire wiped the tears from her eyes. “Um, we protected three villages from monsters… made promises to people we’ve met. Promises to get their loved ones back. Next week will be two months since we left home.”
Mara blinked. “Damn. All that in two months? And you faced those bandits? Honey, that’s a lot, especially since this seems like your first time. You seem young and… it looked like that was your first time fighting women.”
Claire nodded her head. Saying out loud, it did seem like she had accomplished quite a few things.
“Damn.” Mara muttered. “Are you being powered up by the Goddess or something? That’s kind of insane…”
Claire nodded. “She empowers me, and I empower my party members. It’s… complicated and I’d rather not get into that.”
“Still… it makes me want to believe in you.” Mara said, giving Claire’s hand a gentle squeeze. “You’ve done so much already, I just wonder what you’ll be like this time next year.”
That filled Claire with a tiny spark of hope. Another person was beginning to believe in her. For a moment, Claire allowed herself to take pride in her accomplishments. “I guess… I just wish there was more I could do right now.”
“You’re just one girl.” Mara whispered. “Even with a Goddess on your side, there’s only so much you can do. Especially when you’re still a novice.”
She gestured to the villagers in the surrounding area. “Look around you, Claire. Had you not shown up, we’d still be under Samira’s spell. And that bitch Reyna would still be breathing. Yes, our homes may be destroyed. But we survived, and that’s all that truly matters.”
Claire wiped her tears, breathing deep. “Okay. I get it… I’ll take this as a bittersweet victory.”
“What’s so bittersweet about it?” Mara asked sternly. “Your party ended a monster of a woman and saved nearly fifty villagers. That sounds like a pretty fucking sweet victory.”
Claire stood up slowly. Mara’s words had finally taken root. She offered her hand to the woman, who graciously accepted it. “You’re right. My emotions have just been running wild since… well, I first killed one of those bandits.”
Mara gave her a knowing smile. “It’s hard fighting people… monsters feel so much easier. There’s no guilt or doubt when you kill a rampaging monster. But I could never bring myself to fight other women. I don’t envy the path you’re on.”
Claire smiled back. “I understand your hesitation. But… thank you. I needed this.”
Mara nodded. “Of course. I hope to hear about your accomplishments over the years. How many boys you rescue, how many loved ones you’ll return. All of it. And, I hope your Goddess’s influence spreads. She seems… noble.”
Claire visibly cringed, drawing a chuckle from Mara.
“Noble meant something far different back in the day,” Mara said with a warm smile. “It meant virtuous, honorable, and selfless… Something those bitches need to be reminded of.”
“Still. I hate that word now.” Claire muttered with a disgusted look.
“I can’t blame you,” Mara said. “I hope you bring the true meaning of that word back. It used to be such a beautiful word.”
Claire nodded, a quiet fire kindling behind her eyes. She was about to respond when a young boy approached Mara. Claire stiffened at the sight.
“Mommy… Can we keep the wolf lady?” The boy asked Mara. His voice was light and cheerful.
“No sweetie,” Mara said in a soothing voice. She knelt and picked her son up. “She has an important mission she needs to fulfill,”
“This is Daren. He’s my little angel. Say hi to Claire.” She said in a motherly voice.
Daren’s eyes lit up after recognizing Claire. “You’re the lady who found us! Hi!”
Claire’s heart swelled. She smiled and waved. His childishness and cuteness warmed her aching heart. “Hi Daren. I remember you from then. All of you were so brave.”
“Hailey and Daisy were the brave ones,” he said shyly. “I was too scared.”
“Nonsense,” Claire said. A bittersweet image of her brother flashed in her mind before she pushed it away. She turned her gaze to Mara, voice full of promise.
“Mara… I swear to you. No further harm will come to your son. My Goddess and I will make sure of that.”
Chapter 124: Consequences
Chapter Text
It was decided the villagers would use the stronghold, at least for now. They had been fortunate that there were no storms the previous night, but that luck wouldn't hold forever. As for the Scarlet Seraphs, they decided to help clean up the stronghold. It was the least they could do before leaving.
Claire and Elsie had to face their actions from the previous day. Despite both being sore and emotionally exhausted, they helped however they could. That meant assisting in cleaning up the bodies.
It took all of her willpower, but Claire was able to fight the urge to vomit. Dragging the lifeless bodies of the bandits made her already aching heart worse. She knew these women deserved justice, yet she couldn’t help but feel remorse.
Elsie wasn’t strong enough to deal with the bodies, but her magic proved useful. Mainly, her fire magic.
None of them wanted to take the time for graves or even a mass grave. So, despite initial protests, the bodies were dragged far from the stronghold and piled for burning. Their items and clothing were stripped from them, meant to be used by the villagers.
The sight of it made Elsie freeze. She was supposed to ignite the pile, but she couldn’t. Just like Claire, guilt ate away at her resolve. No matter what crimes these women had committed, ending their lives still left a mark..
The two leaned heavily on their lovers, Ana especially. She wasn’t able to help with much reconstruction, so she helped by preparing water and food. She also spent time comforting the two struggling Seraphs. It was the only way the two could carry on.
The other members had an easier time. Ursa and Jasmine had seen the aftermath of too many battles, killed too many women. This sight didn’t even faze them, while Lily had experienced many deaths through her alchemic work. People who were too far gone for her potions. The three picked up the slack of their struggling lovers.
Lily had been tasked with organizing information, any letter or any contact was brought to the alchemist. She was slowly piecing together the operation that Reyna had run.
Lily took a moment to clean her glasses as she mentally sifted through the information. This was indeed a drug trafficking operation, but it wasn’t for the nobles. No, it was for their harem. A powerful aphrodisiac and hallucinogen combined to make the men more submissive.
“Paranoia, hypersensitivity…highly addictive…” Lily muttered as she read the recorded effects and side effects. The hypersensitivity made sense since most men in harems were purely sex objects, but the paranoia and addictiveness didn’t. “Who could enjoy something like this?”
As she scanned the side effects again, something clicked. Her eyes widened.
They needed test subjects.
She rushed out, knocking over the chair and ignoring her fatigue. She scanned each of the villages with her analytical eye skill. She was relieved to find no signs of withdrawal. She raced through the stronghold, scanning each of the women she passed. None.
Not a single woman or the few men had any signs of withdrawal or symptoms. Then a cold realization gripped her. “What use would children be to bandits?”
That thought struck her with a heavy weight. Her knees nearly buckled and she held on to the wall beside her. She shook off the concerned women who flocked to help her. She needed to get to the top floor.She needed to check on the children.
She ran into Ursa, who was carrying a young boy in her arms. Lily recognized the symptoms immediately. He was sweating profusely, his face was pale and his body was shaking.
All signs of the withdrawal.
“Lily!” Ursa cried out. “I-I don’t know what happened. I was playing with them on my break, and he just suddenly collapsed.”
Lily nodded her head. Her voice sharpened with conviction. “Everyone! Gather the children downstairs, they need to be examined immediately.”
She gently touched Ursa’s trembling arm. “It’ll be okay, I’ll explain the issue later. Right now, let’s get him to the carriage.”
Ursa nodded obediently and followed Lily downstairs. Lily could feel the Divine Fatigue still affecting her, but she pushed through it.
“Get me Ana.” Lily told one of the women they passed on their way out. The woman nodded after examining Daren’s state. She raced off to find the younger twin as fast as she could. “Ursa, bring him inside and lay him on the bench.”
“Yes, ma’am,” Ursa obeyed, placing the boy down and letting his head rest in her lap. She stroked his hair in a soothing motion
“Hold this on his forehead, it’ll help with the fever.” She handed Ursa a cold washcloth
She then turned back to her workbench. Her flow of mana was sluggish due to her fatigue, making it harder to synthesize the concoction. She pushed through the best she could.
Ana quickly joined Lily, offering her mana to synthesize the remedy. All while Ursa held the boy. He was shaking violently, and his eyes looked vacant. It took all of Ursa’s willpower not to completely freak out. Her duty was quickly taken over by Daren’s mother, along with the village doctor.
Mara’s face said it all. Her face said everything. Fear, sorrow, and helplessness. Still, she trusted the three women implicitly.
Outside, Claire watched in stunned silence. All her remorse and hesitation were replaced with a seething anger. She no longer felt bad about yesterday, at least not right now. Those women deserved worse.
All in all, eight of the fifteen kids were afflicted. All three of the boys and some of the younger girls all showed symptoms.
How could she feel sorry after seeing all this?
She bit back her anger and directed her attention to the panicking villagers. She had faith that both Ana and Lily could fix this situation, but the parents didn’t. She, alongside Jasmine, directed the women back inside the stronghold.
“I know you all are worried, but I can personally attest to Lily’s skill as an alchemist,” Jasmine said, cutting through the panic. She still had a faint limp and low mobility in her arms, but she was standing. “Her potions have saved several villages from plagues. I just ask you to all be patient.”
Claire turned to Elise, who was pale and quiet.
“What’s Ana saying?” Claire whispered.
“It’s bad… but not fatal,” Elsie admitted. “They were used as test subjects for the drugs being created here… a new, horrible one.”
Claire took a slow, deep breath. She gritted her teeth. “Are they in danger?”
Elsie shook her head. “No just … the withdrawals are… brutal”
“I don’t even want to know.” Claire grumbled. She took another deep breath before clearing her throat.
All eyes turned to her. “Listen. Your children were used differently from you all while you were under Samira’s control. The bandits here dealt in drugs, especially an experimental one. One that needed to be tested.”
Claire lost her words for a moment. She looked around at the horrified looks and hesitated for a moment. “It pains me to say it… but they used your kids as test subjects.”
An uproar erupted as the villagers processed the news. Righteous anger and sorrow filled the room like an explosion. Claire let them, let them get any emotion out they could.
Then she raised her hand. “The symptoms aren’t fatal. But they are extreme. We’re doing everything we can to help them.”
Any words were either left unspoken or couldn’t be found. A chilling silence descended upon the room as they all digested the information. Claire scratched the back of her head, her own frustration beginning to boil.
Then a moment of divine clarity hit her. She could feel the divine power surge within her body as she radiated light. She felt the presence of her Goddess, but it felt different now.
“ Here me! ” Claire’s voice rang out. It was layered, ethereal, a blend of her voice and another. “ Using my divine authority and the broken promise of my champion, I’ve managed to manifest here. ”
Claire’s body ascended from the ground as her hair began to float. Jasmine and Elsie were too stunned to even move.
“ I have heard your prayers. ” Claire’s Goddess declared. “ “Your children will survive. My follower, Lily, wields my magic. Her remedy is nearly complete. Trust her, and they will recover. Be at peace, villagers of Amora. Whatever peace you can find. ”
Jasmine took a step forward. “Claire? What have you done with her?”
“ Worry not, Jasmine. ” The Goddess said sofly. “ She is safe. I merely borrowed her form… Her oath was broken through no fault of her own. I bear her no punishment. ”
Elsie gripped Jasmine’s hand, forcing her to face the older twin. “Lily’s glowing too… the remedy, it’s almost complete.”
Jasmine exhaled, her body relaxing. The divine light faded as Claire’s body descended into Jasmine’s waiting arms. She ignored the pain and caught the unconscious girl.
“ Jasmine, Claire will suffer no consequences. ” The Goddess’s voice whispered. “ Forgive me for scaring you. Upon learning of the drug created here, my anger overcame me, and I had to act. ”
“Thank you,” Jasmine smiled weakly. “Seems you inherited that trait from Claire. Or maybe it was Ursa.”
Claire smiled, even with her eyes closed and her body limp. The last remaining remnants of the Goddess left her body, and her eyes fluttered open.
“Jaz,” Claire mumbled as she held her head. “I-I heard everything. That felt… so weird. It was like I was watching myself and…”
Jasmine’s smile widened, and she hugged Claire. “She appeared. You broke a promise on her name and it allowed her access…”
“Fuck…” Claire whispered as she sat up. “I promised Mara.”
Chapter 125: Remedy
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Lily passed out the moment the remedy was synthesized. Ana caught the glowing woman, monitoring her health closely as the faint divine light began to fade. The potion still held a soft radiance, glowing with a faint red hue.
Ana stared at the scarlet liquid. It had that distinct decaying scent, something oddly nostalgic. Lily had used dried Tyr root in her remedy. The odor slowly shifted, becoming sweeter, filling Ana with memories of that night at her family’s tavern. Lily told her it would be ready once the smell changed.
Ana finally let herself relax. The mana drain was catching up to her as she beckoned for the village doctor.
“I-its ready… sh-she made enough for a month,” Ana whispered as her vision blurred. “After thirty days… the withdrawals will be less, and it should only be flu-like symptoms.”
The doctor nodded gratefully and retrieved a potion from her pouch, holding it to Ana’s lips. Relief washed over the twin as her eyes fluttered shut. She slumped forward, resting on top of Lily.
“Thank you,” the young doctor said, nearly in tears. She was still a novice and was too overwhelmed by the situation. “Again, thank you. First for saving us from the bandits, and now for saving my sister from this pain…”
She gently adjusted the two women into a better sleeping position before turning to the pot. She had eight doses to prepare. She observed one vile closely, analyzing its contents with her analytical eye skill. The doctor was confused when Lily started glowing previously, but she nearly dropped the vial.
It was infused with Ichor. The divine blood of a God.
She froze. A god’s blood was in this?
“Taylor!”
She rushed off, legs shaky beneath her. At Daren’s side, she helped the boy drink the remedy. Within moments, the tremors slowed, and his breathing became steady.
“Thank you… Thank you, Claire.” Mara whispered through tears. “And thank you, Lily and Ana. For saving my boy…”
“I’m going to get this to the other kids. Take care.” Taylor said after a moment before rushing off.
Mara nearly collapsed once the stress wore off. “We’re truly in your debt now, Claire. And to her Goddess… Thank you. Thank you for saving my son.”
She brushed aside her son’s hair and began to hum a melody for him. The last trembles in Daren’s body faded and a peaceful smile grew on his face. He snuggled up to his mother as he peacefully slept.
Mara didn’t look up when Ursa entered the carriage with Claire in her arms.
Ursa entered quietly, pausing at the sight of the sleeping boy. She let out a deep breath before gently setting Claire down beside Lily and Ana. She helped adjust the young woman’s body, tucking a blanket around her shoulders.
Then she knelt beside Mara.
Mara met her eyes, hesitant at first. After seeing Ursa fight, seeing what she was capable of, it was hard not to feel intimidated. But Ursa’s gentle touch spoke differently.
“Thank Rava… and our Goddess,” Ursa whispered, red eyes soft. “Your son is quite funny… I enjoyed playing with him.”
“He enjoyed it as well,” Mara said with a chuckle. “To be honest, I was scared of you at first. You were… quite brutal.”
“Yeah. I figured,” Ursa nodded with a sad smile. “I don’t blame you… It’d be worse if you knew more about my class. But the kids... they were so scared yesterday… I just wanted to make them laugh.”
Mara chuckled. “I apologize, my fear was misguided. Thank you for cheering them up, I know Daren enjoyed riding on your back too.”
Ursa’s eyes lit up, and she fought back a smile. “He’s got a lot of energy, especially for a boy. Adam was far more timid, but Daren practically dragged him along.”
Mara smiled. Ursa’s excitement was very evident. “That’s Daren, alright. I just worry he pushes Adam too hard…”
Ursa shook her head. “Nonsense. Adam’s last words before passing out were asking where Daren was. He looks up to Daren quite a bit.”
“That… that makes me proud,” Mara said. She glanced back at her son, who fell back on old habits. Daren was sucking on his thumb as he slumbered. “Hear that, Daren? Adam looks up to you.”
Ursa laughed. Then she stood up and stretched. “I should go check on Jasmine and Elsie. You’re welcome to stay in here with him as long as you need.”
Mara nodded, “Thank you. I’ll give Daren a couple of minutes to truly calm down. I know your party will need their rest.”
Ursa nodded and stepped out. The air outside felt lighter as seven of the other children were resting now, symptoms easing. She spotted Jasmine and Elsie speaking with a few villagers.
She approached and tapped on Jasmine’s shoulder. Jasmine stifled her yelp as Ursa lifted her into her arms.
“Hey, don’t interrupt them. We’re talking about their plans.” Jasmine protested.
“Oh, sorry,” Ursa said almost sarcastically. “My party member is injured. I thought maybe I could ease her pain.”
The villagers laughed softly. Even Jasmine couldn’t hold back a smile, despite the blush creeping across her cheeks. The stoic assassin was actually blushing. And Elsie was there to tease her.
“You must have a thing for strong women…” Elsie whispered teasingly.
“I do not,” Jasmine hissed back. Though her voice lacked conviction, “I think…”
Elsie gave the assassin an infuriatingly smug smile, clearly savoring the moment. But instead of pressing further, she returned her attention to the discussion.
“After I took over, I managed to find Reyna’s communications. Seems we’ll be visited by smugglers in a month.” One of the women spoke, holding out a crumpled letter. It passed from hand to hand, the tension rising. “We need to figure out what to do… Fyre may not take us and the other villages can barely feed themselves.”
The village elder rubbed her chin, clearly in deep thought.
While Jasmine was too focused on getting comfortable, Ursa began to speak. “I’ve reached out to my tribe. They might get here in time to defend you.”
“Might?” The elder asked, shifting nervously. “We need something more than might if smugglers show up.”
Elsie pursed her lips. “What about… fooling them?”
All eyes turned to the older twin. Uneasy stares met her thoughtful expression as she continued, mulling it over aloud.
“We could dilute the drug, make it less potent and dangerous…” Elsie said, deep in thought. “It would definitely fool the smugglers, but their clients will be furious.”
“That’s a whole other issue.” The elder grumbled. “Wouldn’t mean a damn thing if our Lady finds out. She’ll burn this place to the ground.”
A heavy silence hung among the people. Their Lady’s wrath scared them to their cores.
“Publicize it.”
The voice was faint and nervous. It was a younger woman, barely eighteen, speaking up. She flinched under the attention as older women quickly tried to hush her. “Force Lady Lloyd to acknowledge the bandit problem through public exposure.”
Elsie’s eyes gleamed with interest. It could work. Force her hand
“Leave out the noble connections, replace us with her knights… make a stink about retaliation,” Elsie mumbled to herself. “That could actually work, at least for now.”
“By then, my people will understand,” Ursa added. “My tribe is still blind to this country’s corruption. But we value justice. We’ll stand by you if the nobles retaliate.”
“I hesitate to provoke these people further…” The elder ruminated. “We’ll have to see if Fyre can accommodate us… Otherwise, we may have to.”
“I doubt they will.” Another woman interjected. “Fyre is too focused on their advancements to notice their dying neighbors…”
A low murmur of agreement echoed around the group. Ursa was starting to understand why Claire got so irritated when nobles were mentioned. It made sense if these were their rulers.
“I suppose we'll go with Hailey’s idea.” The elder said with a heavy sigh. “Hailey. Stick to the bandits, no nobles being involved, and do not mention the Scarlet Serpahs. We do not want to paint targets on their backs.”
“Yes ma’am!” the young woman chirped with unexpected excitement. She already had a notepad out, scribbling furiously
. “Ignore her.” The elder said with a heavy sigh. “She was supposed to be going to Fyre University before all this happened. She’s been obsessed with journalism for a long while.”
“Ah… that’s the news people, right?” Elsie asked, tilting her head. She vaguely recalled that term from their tour. She was far too distracted then to really remember.
“Exactly, we’ll have to go through the whole enrollment process again,” said an older woman nearby. She was clearly Hailey’s mother. She sighed, “Hopefully, they’ll be understanding given what happened here.”
“Let me look at this drug.” Jasmine chimed in finally. “I want to make a report about it. Also, get me any research documents you or Lily found.”
Her tone was crisp and commanding, yet the villagers found it hard to take her too seriously while she was still blushing, prince carried in Ursa’s arms like a dainty bride.
Chapter 126: Divine Communion
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Claire wasn’t even fazed by meeting her Goddess now. It was becoming more and more common as she advanced.
“ Apologies, ” the divine voice echoed gently within Claire’s mind. The Goddess stood with her eyes cast downward as if studying the imaginary floor. “ I had never felt so much anger course through me… ”
Claire held her hand up. “It’s okay… I understand how you felt.”
Her Goddess nodded, offering a weak smile. “ Still, I would advise against making too many oaths… While neither of us knew of the danger within Daren, I can only shield you from consequences so many times. ”
Claire tilted her head, questions forming in her mind. She took a deep breath and focused on the one that mattered most right now.
“What consequences are there for breaking my oaths?”
The Goddess took a moment to think. Her grey eyes scanned Claire hesitantly. “ Illness is the most common form of punishment, but sometimes hexes and curses are invoked. For instance, your punishment would have been ‘Curse of Mirrored Suffering.’ You would suffer the same symptoms as Daren did. ”
“Okay. That… makes sense.” Claire rubbed her chin thoughtfully. The Paladin class was relatively common, but most pledged themselves to the pantheon as a whole, not to a singular deity. It made sense her path had different risks.
Claire was too deep in thought to notice the Goddess moved within reach. Claire flinched as the distance disappeared. The Goddess chuckled at Claire’s reaction.
“ Mother, I apologize… ” She said as she slowly stretched Her hand out. “ I have only just gained the ability to feel. ”
Claire’s mind blanked. Her words became noise, replaced by the divine sensation that surged into her body when Her finger brushed her cheek. It was the same overwhelming heat that she felt just before her body was taken over.
It was odd. Up close, she still couldn’t fully see Her. Most of Her form was obscured by radiant white light, save for Her warm smile and eyes. Claire glanced down at the hand cupping her cheek.
It too, shimmered with blinding light. Her hand was only visible from the wrist up, trying to focus on it made Claire’s head ache.
“ Now I understand, ” The Goddess whispered with a soft laugh. “ I always wondered why mortals are so obsessed with touching one another. Your warmth feels… soothing. ”
That made Claire smile. The Goddess of Sex, confused by affection? It reminded her of Ursa.
“Yes.” The Goddess smiled, “I do inherit your and your lovers’ personality traits. Though, I did not understand it before Ursa joined you.”
Claire nodded slowly. She reached up and gently took the Goddess’s hand in hers, causing Her eyes to widen with a soft gasp. “That was my next question… But it makes sense, you have Jazz’s eyes.”
It felt equally odd to hold on to the Goddess’s hand. The warmth was nearly scorching, but not painful. It was intense but comforting, almost a contradiction in itself.
“How come you didn’t know about the drug tests?” Claire whispered as she lowered the divine hand from her cheek. “You knew of the missing boys, yet… this surprised you.”
“ It’s complicated, ” The Goddess muttered, interlocking her fingers with Claire’s. A small smile grew as She continued. “ I can see most things, but not all. Details and individuals are difficult for me unless I’m concentrating. Or have help… But the bigger picture I can see clearly. ”
Claire tilted her head. “Help? Like what type of help?”
The Goddess chuckled as she explored the feeling of Claire’s hands. “ There are a few Gods who have noticed me. Anka has been especially helpful. Rava… less so, but she did point me towards Ursa. ”
Claire nodded. “Okay, um, how is Toni doing?”
“ Lovestruck, ” the Goddess replied, Her smile curling into a familiar smug one. “ There was a boy in your Lady’s manner he took a liking to. Otherwise, you’ll be finding out more soon, it’s far more fun if you learn it from him. ”
Claire smirked, then shifted to the last question weighing on her heart. “What is Samira?”
The smug smile faded and She stilled It took a moment before the Goddess continued to speak. “ A relic from a bygone era. I do not know her specific origins, but her kind… they should not exist anymore. ”
“Is that all you can tell me?” Claire asked, squeezing Her hand. The Goddess nodded solemnly. “Can you at least protect her?”
“ Yes, ” Her divine voice trembled with emotion. “ I… have plans that include her. Though I cannot elaborate, she will be a powerful ally. If not lover… ”
Claire exhaled, the tension in her shoulders easing. The idea of being with Samira was deeply tempting… but not something she could afford to think about now.
“ I do not mind. ” The Goddess said with a knowing smile. Claire felt the divine presence dance up her forearm as the Goddess whispered. “ She is uniquely appealing. ”
Claire shivered at the sensation. The mix of divine presence and Samira’s image was nearly too much. The Goddess chuckled softly, bringing her back to reality.
“ I am glad to have finally felt you, Mother, ” She whispered. Slowly, the Goddess pulled away from Claire. “ But I must go now. Any more and the Others would get… cranky. ”
With that, Claire felt the divine energy quickly leave her body. The blinding light slowly faded as her mind raced with more questions.
Claire awoke to near darkness. The space around her was familiar, and so was the weight pressing gently on her chest. Glancing down, she found Elsie sleeping soundly, her head rising and falling with Claire’s breathing. Ana wasn’t in her usual spot, but Claire quickly spotted her curled up next to Lily.
Claire heard whispers coming from behind her. She couldn’t really make out the words, but she recognized Jasmine’s voice. Slowly, Claire ascended from the bedding, careful not to wake Elsie.
The whispering stopped as soon as she moved. Claire turned, expecting to see Jasmine speaking with one of the villagers. What she didn’t expect was Ursa’s cock, thick and flushed, twitching beside Jasmine’s face.
Jasmine knelt beside it, eyes wide, her hand still wrapped around Ursa’s slick shaft. A mix of spit and precum glistened in the low light. Claire approached the two.
Claire knelt beside Jasmine, not even hesitating before hungrily kissing her. She could taste Ursa on her lover’s lips, salty and intimate Claire felt her own cock twitch.
She pulled back and whispered, “Don’t stop now… Ursa’s looks so pent up.”
Claire glanced at the blushing warrior. Her red eyes were uncertain as she watched Claire stand. Claire kissed the stunned warrior, her desire controlling her.
Her cock needed freedom. Her hands tugged at her own waistband as her bulge throbbed with urgency. Jasmine watched it throb desperately before joining in to help Claire.
Claire pulled back from the kiss as she grasped her length. She gently stroked it staring lustfully into Ursa’s eyes. “Couldn’t wait for the rest of us, huh?”
“I-it was Jasmine.” Ursa whimpered. “She kissed me and begged for it. I-I couldn’t resist…”
Jasmine opened her mouth to say something, but Claire cut in first. “I know what you mean… but you’re not off the hook...”
Jasmine blinked, caught off guard by the commanding tone in Claire’s voice. It reminded her of Claire during her speeches. She squirmed where she knelt, her own cock throbbed with anticipation as she watched the exchange unfold.
Ursa’s body tensed. Whatever resistance or pride she had melted away beneath Claire’s gaze. Her cock twitched again, betraying her arousal.
“Punish me?”
“Mhm,” Claire purred. Her hand snaked down Ursa’s abdomen. She didn’t know what came over her, but she loved it. “Jazz, go get the collar.”
Jasmine’s eyes widened slightly, and she wanted to protest. She wanted to be near the throbbing members. But then she nodded and moved silently to retrieve it.
“I had been meaning to give this to you earlier,” Claire continued. Her fingers teasingly danced up Ursa’s shaft. “Why don’t we do both? Punish and collar you?”
Ursa’s mind went blank, she could barely even breathe. She didn’t dare speak as she desperately looked into Claire’s eyes. A low whimper slipped from her throat, submissive and full of need.
Jasmine returned with the red collar. It had a simple design that would fit snuggly to Ursa’s neck. Claire felt the weight of her dominance over Ursa course through her. It was addictive.
“Jazz…” Claire whispered as she moved her hand from Ursa’s tip. “Make her squirm.”
Jasmine grinned and quickly knelt before Ursa’s canine member. She licked her lips in anticipation before glancing up at Ursa. Her pleading eyes and trembling body fueled Jasmine’s lust.
Claire tilted Ursa’s chin, forcing her to look away from Jasmine’s hungry mouth. Ursa’s pleading look nearly made Claire push her down. “Eyes on me.”
Another whimper escaped Ursa as Jasmine kissed her throbbing cock. Claire bit her lip, studying the woman’s expression.
“Be a good girl,” Claire whispered. She fought against her own reaction to that phrase, focusing entirely on Ursa’s. “Don’t cum until I say..”
Chapter 127: The Collar
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Claire ignored the lewd sounds made by Jasmine and focused entirely on Ursa’s expression. She watched the warrior's face flush, her soft whimpers growing louder as her climax approached. Every glance Ursa stole toward Claire was filled with desperation,
“Good girl,” Claire cooed into her lover’s ear. The words made Ursa’s breath hitch. She whimpered again, her body shivering as she struggled to obey.. “Come on, Ursa, you can hold out longer.”
Ursa glanced at Claire, her eyes were a mix of pleasure and desperation. Claire lifted the collar for her lover to see, letting it dangle just out of reach. It swung slightly in her hand like bait, and Ursa’s gaze followed it, and a primal need within her grew. She needed it.
And Claire could tell. Ursa’s attention never wavered from the collar. A laugh escaped her as she realized the power she held in that moment was intoxicating.
“You want this, don’t you?” Claire purred, trailing her fingers slowly up Ursa’s bare arm. “How badly?”
Ursa’s eyes widened, lip quivering slightly. She looked like a begging pup, and the sight of it only made Claire’s chest tighten.
“Hold off a little longer,” she whispered to Ursa. “And it’s yours…”
Claire giggled as she reveled in the control she had over Ursa. The Ravian’s moans became more desperate. Claire’s hand slipped to her own aching sex.
Claire glanced down at Jasmine. She was truly making the woman squirm. Jasmine was bobbing her head, taking every inch of Ursa’s length. She changed pace suddenly or added just the right amount of pressure, causing Ursa to twitch, to panic, to need.
Claire could see how desperately Ursa fought. Her eyes were half closed as she squirmed, her hands desperately trying to hold Jasmine off. But she couldn’t. Claire would scold her, and she wouldn’t get her collar.
Claire watched intently as Ursa desperately held off. The warrior tried to squirm away from Jasmine, her orgasm too close. It made Claire smile. She could get used to this. The control over Ursa. It was intoxicating.
But she also had to reward her. Claire licked her lips, ready to claim Ursa fully. Her lover had held herself for long enough, it was time for Claire to step in. She readied the collar.
Ursa’s ear twitched upon hearing the latch come undone. Her eyes widened as she stared at Claire. Her moans stopped as Claire approached with the collar. Ursa instinctively lifted her chin, an offering for Claire.
With deliberate care, Claire fastened the collar around Ursa’s neck. Her fingers lingered on the leather, trailing around it as she watched Ursa’s expression.
“Looks amazing,” Claire whispered. She listened to Ursa’s moan before asking. “Do you want to cum now?”
Ursa responded with an enthusiastic nod.
“Do you want to flood Jazz’s mouth? Reward her with your seed?” Claire teased, dragging out her lover’s reward. “How badly do you want it?”
Like the good girl she was, Ursa let out a bark.
It surprised Claire, but she took it as a yes. She reached under Ursa’s chin and gently scratched. Ursa’s eyes nearly crossed at the sensation.
“Good girl… you may cum now.”
Ursa let out a strangled moan that drifted into a howl as she collapsed forward. She slammed her hips into Jasmine’s waiting mouth. Claire could hear the small sound Jasmine made as Ursa began to release.
Her cock pulsed violently, her whole body trembling with the force of it. Claire stroked herself faster now, watching the way Ursa’s orgasm made her lose all composure. Her moans, her jerks, the way her balls tightened and released. Claire could not wait to taste her.
It took Ursa a minute, but she finally settled. Jasmine’s eyes rolled back as she desperately gulped every drop she could. A trail of cum leaked out the side of her mouth.
Claire couldn’t wait. She leaned in and licked the droplet from Jasmine’s mouth, savoring the taste. The moment Ursa’s cock left Jasmine’s lips, the assassin was already kissing Claire.
The two exchanged the remnants of Ursa’s climax between them.
Ursa watched on, a bit envious. She let out a sad whimper that caught their attention. The two parted, a strand of slickness still connecting their lips.
“She’s too cute.” Claire whispered.
“She is… ” Jasmine murmured.”Come here, puppy.”
Ursa crawled forward obediently, and Jasmine gave her a slow, wet kiss, rewarding her. Claire looked on with approval.
“Good girl.” Claire whispered as she waited for her turn.
“I could feel her cock throb…” Jasmine parted with a giggle. “She really is too cute.”
Claire took her place, kissing her lover. She pushed in the last remaining ropes of Ursa’s cum into her mouth. She parted from Ursa, biting her lip as she did.
“Now,” Claire commanded. “It’s Ursa’s turn...”
Jasmin’s eyes sparkled, she was not expecting the commanding tone. But she nodded. She felt like she needed to listen to Claire.
“Jazz…” Claire said softly, “Teach her.”
Jasmine blinked, surprised. The tone in Claire’s voice sent a thrill down her spine. This wasn’t Claire’s normal command. This was something else. Jasmine could really get used to it.
Claire smiled. The control truly was addictive. She motioned for Jasmine to come closer, then to Ursa. The two were obediently huddled close to her in the perfect positions. She lay on her back, her cock proudly standing before the two.
“Go on Jazz,” Claire cooed. “Teach her how to properly pleasure her lover…”
Both women shuddered. The commanding tone made Ursa’s mind go blank. Jasmine was focused on Claire’s abs, but she nodded. She licked her lips and smiled.
“I’ll teach you, but… save some for me.” Jasmine said.
Ursa nodded, still not able to find her words. She moved her lips close to Claire’s cock, her aroma flooded her nose. The addictive scent of her lover made her mind go numb.
“Good, give her a kiss,” Jasmine whispered. She held Ursa’s bangs back and guided the warrior closer. “Now, she can be a lot… relax. It’ll be a bit difficult in the beginning…”
Ursa could register Jasmine’s words, Claire’s taste filled her senses. She allowed Jasmine to guide her, surrendering control without hesitation. Claire’s cock pulsed against her tongue, stretching her mouth as she took more with each movement.
“Good girl,” Claire moaned.
Ursa shivered. The praises egged her on. She pushed forward, suppressing her gag reflex as Claire’s tip pressed into her throat. Panic fluttered in her chest for a second, then Jasmine gently pulled her back.
“Damn,” Jasmine whispered. “Took more of Claire than I thought you would. Must really want to please her.”
She did. Every part of Ursa ached to earn Claire’s approval, fueled her to serve, to belong. To please her master.
The word startled her. “Master?” The thought barely formed before Jasmine eased her back down again, coaxing her forward. The experienced assassin started Ursa off slowly, gently speeding her up as they went.
Ursa was beginning to understand. The way Claire moaned when she sucked the tip of Claire’s shaft. Licking the underside of it caused her to squirm. She was slowly figuring out what Claire enjoyed and it excited her.
She felt soaked with need, her own cock aching, her pussy dripping with raw anticipation. Her fingers curled, wanting to do more. They needed to please.
Claire’s hands joined Jasmine’s as the two guided Ursa towards Claire’s orgasm. The two exchanged a sexually charged staredown as they both enjoyed using Ursa. Ursa enjoyed it all. Giving up her control and letting the two use her for their own pleasure.
Ursa’s fingers slid along Claire’s inner thigh before finding the heat between her legs. Wet with arousal, Claire’s pussy welcomed her touch. Ursa eased a finger inside her master’s soaked insides, then another. Her mouth wrapped tightly around Claire’s cock while her hand pleasured her new master.
Claire let out a desperate moan that only spurred Ursa on. The warrior doubled her efforts as Jasmine’s guiding hands left her. She focused solely on pleasuring her master, using her mouth and fingers as best she could.
Jasmine moved to kiss Claire, not wanting to wake the others. She stifled her lover’s moans with her kiss. Claire pushed against her, but Jasmine was able to hold her down. Their tongues met in their kiss as Claire bucked underneath Jasmine.
She was close.
Ursa could feel it. The way she trembled and how her cock throbbed desperately in her throat. Claire’s cock was almost too thick, but Ursa pushed on. She ignored her body’s pleas for air as she pressed further. Her nose pressed into Claire’s abdomen as she took all nine inches of Claire’s length. Her throat stretched to its limit.
Claire tightened around her fingers, arousal leaked down Ursa’s hand. The paladin bucked wildly as Ursa’s eyesight blackened.
Claire parted from her kiss, overpowering Jasmine. “Fuuuck! Ursa…”
Ursa felt Claire desperately shake one last time before a tidal wave of heat entered her throat. Her mind blanked and her lungs burned, but she gulped down every drop. The thick, viscous seed filled her insides as her own cock throbbed wildly.
Jasmine gently pulled Ursa back. Ursa gasped for air just as Claire’s cock erupted again, painting her flushed face with ropes of white. Jasmine didn’t even hesitate to replace the warrior. She wrapped her lips around Claire’s tip, drinking the last of her release with hunger.
Claire writhed between them, as Jasmine finally pulled back. Her mouth was brimming with Claire’s seed, ready for Ursa. She turned to Ursa, kissed her deeply, and fed her the rest, tongue pushing past parted lips as they shared in their lover’s taste.
Claire crawled beside the two, her eyes hazy. She watched as Jasmine’s tongue dominated Ursa’s. She watched the two exchange her cum like it was divine nectar. The two indulged in her seed with their muffled moans escaping their kiss.
Jasmine parted from the kiss, licking the remnants from her lips. “What do you say?”
“Thank you, Master.” Ursa slurred.
Chapter 128: Riefleheimian Women
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Claire felt her fatigue take over, her eyelids growing heavier by the second. Ursa was still gently cleaning her softening cock while Jasmine helped, both of them tender in their touches. Claire longed to keep going, to bask in their warmth a little longer, but her body gave in. Sleep claimed her quickly, leaving the other two alone.
Jasmine licked her lips, her eyes hazy as she savored the lingering taste of their lover. She’d ignored her skill this whole time, too enchanted by Claire’s essence to focus on anything else. The flavor coated her mouth, rich and addictive, truly like nothing she'd tasted before.
Ursa’s lust finally faded as she slowly began to think about what had happened. She toyed with the metal charm on her collar, a mix of emotions stirring within her. She couldn’t deny how much she enjoyed the interaction, but her pride took a hit.
She watched Jasmine, who seemed to be in a trance now. The usually stoic assassin had a lustful smile as she leaned down to lick Claire’s abdomen. Ursa watched on, marveling at how different the woman seemed from her first impression.
A month ago, the idea of submitting to anyone, especially as a “pet,” would’ve enraged her. But here she was. Collared. Claimed. Loved. She watched Jasmine, still lost in bliss as she leaned down to kiss Claire’s abdomen, and wondered how she’d changed so much… so fast.
After licking her sleeping lover’s toned belly, Jasmine turned to Ursa. She knew full well what the warrior was going through. How do you reconcile your actions with your pride as a professional?
Jasmine scooted closer, grabbing the hand of the warrior. Those conflicted red eyes met her own as she leaned in to kiss Ursa. The warrior accepted the affection, only tensing up.
Instead of the primal, sloppy kisses from before, Jasmine chose a more intimate kiss. Gently pushing the warrior onto her back. She parted from their kiss, now on top of the dazed woman. She bit back a smile as she watched Ursa’s face flush.
“You can be both,” Jasmine said, caressing the flustered woman’s face. “You can be the fierce warrior who made Reyna bleed, and Claire’s precious, obedient pet. That’s part of your charm.”
Ursa blinked rapidly. She could feel that comforting warmth radiate from Jasmine’s body. “It’s not that simple, Jasmine.”
“Call me Jazz,” Jasmine said with a welcoming smile. “You’ve more than earned the right.”
“J-Jazz…” Ursa struggled to say it. She fumbled over the word and had to look away from Jasmine’s piercing grey eyes.
“Your reactions… they’re far too cute.” Jasmine whispered as she leaned in. She planted a soft kiss on the warrior’s cheek, causing the Ravian to squirm underneath her.
“I’m not… cute. I shouldn’t be cute,” Ursa insisted. Her pride was shattering from the compliments. “I-I should be feared… respected. Not some.. Puppy.”
“Aww, that just makes it cuter,” Jasmine whispered into Ursa’s ear. She played with Ursa’s collar, causing the charm to make a jingling noise. “Claire was able to domesticate you…”
Part of her wanted to agree, the other part fought back. No Ravian would accept this. Her former teacher would kill her if she found out. Her parents would have another failure of a daughter.
A deep sense of sadness and shame took over Ursa. Her thoughts returned to her sister and their last meeting. How cruel she was to the sister she’d always looked up to. And yet, here she is. Falling under the same spell.
“Riefleheim women are addicting…” Ursa muttered. It was the excuse her sister had given her. “Bellona was right, you women… are worth changing for.”
Jasmine’s smile widened. She took what Ursa said as a compliment and rewarded the warrior with another kiss. She parted from it and leaned her forehead against Ursa’s.
“Right? Claire… she allowed me to love again.” Jasmine whispered. “I have my own past… but she… broke those walls with ease. Then there’s Elsie…”
The two shared a laugh.
“She’s… a lot. Bratty and headstrong… but she cares for her sister. And for us. It’s… endearing,” Jasmine continued. “Ana… is how I wish Elsie would act. Caring and smart. Lily’s been my friend since I was a kid. I still beat myself up for never noticing her beauty…”
Ursa listened, letting Jasmine’s warmth override her thoughts. She let her shame and sorrow fade as she wrapped her arms around Jasmine’s waist. A bold move for the warrior.
“And you?” Ursa asked. “What makes you so addicting?”
“My oral skills,” Jasmine said with a giggle.
Ursa joined her in laughter. She already knew what made Jasmine so addicting besides her skills as a lover. The woman was dependable and capable. The shining example of a warrior. Yet, that wasn’t what drew Ursa in.
Jasmine, much like herself, had another side to her.
The cold-blooded assassin was anything but that. Her body radiated a comforting warmth and she was full of emotions. Something antithetical to her class. A contradiction that intrigued Ursa.
Ursa decided to be bold. She leaned in, initiating a kiss. The assassin accepted her embrace lovingly. Ursa felt her chest burn with passion as her hands crawled down her lover’s back.
Jasmine pulled back from the kiss, “Easy there… I’m still verrry horny.”
Ursa nodded. She swallowed hard, finding her words. “Yes. That is the point.”
Jasmine chuckled. She pressed her bulge against Ursa’s hardening cock. The assassin still had her pants on, but she didn’t care. She grinded against Ursa, feeling the warrior grow.
Ursa’s fingers latched onto Jasmine’s waistband and hesitantly slid them off. Jasmine bit her lip, letting the warrior undress her. She kicked her pants to the side, letting her length press against Ursa’s.
Ursa’s breath sped up alongside her heartbeat. Her hands rested on Jasmine’s toned butt. She didn’t realize she was toying with the assassin’s butt as she was too focused on Jasmine’s cock pressed against hers.
The two met in another kiss as Jasmine continued to move. She moaned into their kiss, allowing Ursa’s hands to explore her body. She pulled back from the kiss and leaned in close to Ursa’s ear.
“You ready?” She whispered. She moved back, her tip grazing against the warrior’s soaked folds.
Ursa whimpered and nodded. Her insides quivered for Jasmine to enter her. Jasmine smiled and gently teased Ursa’s entrance.
“Come on, Ursa,” Jasmine teased. “Say it.”
“P-please.” Ursa whimpered. “I’m ready for you.”
“Good girl,” Jasmine whispered. As she did, she gently moved forward. Ursa arched her back as Jasmine’s cock entered her. Her legs wrapped around the assassin, pulling her in.
“Fuck… Jazz,” Ursa moaned as Jasmine bottomed out inside her. “I-I feel so full…”
Jasmine kissed her neck, claiming the spot with a soft bruise. “You’re perfect like this,” she whispered. “So tight… so warm…”
“N-no,” Ursa murmured. “Stay in me… please.”
“Relax, it’ll feel better if I can move.” Jasmine cooed.
Ursa nodded and eased her legs, allowing Jasmine to thrust. Each thrust slow and deliberate, a more romantic rhythm. She pulled back enough for Ursa to feel the emptiness, building up the longing for a moment, before thrusting back in.
It wasn’t wild, nor was it full of lust. Jasmine wanted Ursa to truly feel the love and warmth of sex. The more intimate sex Jasmine had experienced with her lovers, not the rushed version they’ve had while traveling.
It broke the poor warrior in the best way. Each time Jasmine would pull back, the emptiness would quickly set in. Ursa’s insides craved for Jasmine to fill her, her cock throbbed longingly between them.
It didn’t take long for Ursa to orgasm. The rhythmic movements, the stimulation and the burning passion in her chest coalesced into a mind-melting rush of pleasure. Jasmine felt Ursa tighten around her, her insides making it hard for Jasmine to move. But Jasmine was too close.
While Ursa slurred out a moan, Jasmine continued to thrust. She could feel her own orgasm rising as Ursa’s legs wrapped tightly around her. Heat spread across her abdomen as Ursa’s seed painted it white.
She was so close.
With one last tidal wave of pleasure, Ursa tightened around Jasmine. Her legs, her pussy desperately clinging to Jasmine’s cock. Both tightened around her lover, holding her in place. Keeping her deep within Ursa.
“Fuuuck…” Jasmine moaned into Ursa’s ear, her voice breaking as she released deep inside. Rope after rope of cum spilled into her lover’s womb, until Ursa could feel it press outward, until the warrior could feel the bulge in her own belly.
Jasmine’s strength gave out as she continued to release within Ursa. She landed on top of the warrior as she filled her lover. It took longer than normal, but Jasmine’s cum slowed down.
Proof of the love Jasmine had given her. Thankfully, some of it leaked out, releasing the suffocating pressure.
Ursa could feel the bulge in her belly press against Jasmine, her insides feeling smooshed. Jasmine lay on top of her, breathless and covered in Ursa’s seed. She took a moment to catch her breath, her cock twitching within Ursa.
“This… is the best part,” Jasmine said between breaths. “The cleanup… My Goddess, I let so much…”
Ursa’s heart raced with excitement as Jasmine shakily pushed herself up. “We-we’ll savor it… to-together.” She murmured, her words heavily slurred.
“Gotta do this fast,” Jasmine said with a warm smile. She readied herself to leave Ursa’s pussy as she untangled Ursa’s legs from around her. “Else it’ll soak into the bedding…”
“I can help with that,” Came a soft, teasing whisper. Jasmine shivered as Elsie pressed up against her back.
“How long have you been up?” Jasmine asked, her breath catching as Elsie’s bulge pressed into her butt.
“Mmm… since you mentioned my name.” Elsie giggled, planting a kiss on Jasmine’s shoulder. “Apparently, I’m bratty and annoying? I didn’t know that.”
“I said headstrong…” Jasmine whispered back. Though the complaint melted into a gasp as Elsie pressed closer.
“I know what that implies,” Elsie purred as she pulled away from Jasmine. “Come on, Jazz... I’m ready to catch it all.”
Chapter 129: Clashing Skills
Notes:
Fully caught up with SH now, from now on, this story will be updated three times a week. Feel free to point out any errors!
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Lily woke up with another head-splitting headache. Her vision blurred as she stirred, but she felt a familiar weight on her chest. Ana was curled up against her, breathing softly. She reached out, expecting to find her glasses nearby, only to realize she'd fallen asleep with them on.
Ana stirred as well, her face scrunched with discomfort. Despite her own fatigue, she sat up, placing glowing hands over Lily's temples without hesitation. Pale golden light spread across Lily’s skin, easing the pain from her body..
Lily blinked, her vision focusing as the migraine faded. Her voice was soft. “Thank you,” she whispered, brushing a strand of hair behind Ana’s ear before kissing her forehead. “Now… let’s test this new skill.”
Ana’s skin began to glow, a faint red light enveloped her body. Lily sat up, dutifully studying the radiant glow. She noted the effects of her skill on Ana’s condition. She adjusted her glasses to see better.
“Damn, I wonder if it works on illnesses too,” Lily murmured to herself.
Ana smiled as she watched Lily slip into her alchemist mind. She was focused on the what-ifs of the skill, her curiosity piqued and focused. Unaware of her surroundings now. Ana’s smile twisted to match her sister’s.
It had been days since they’d last had intimacy. Ana was aching for relief, and she had waited too long not to be bold.
The younger twin slowly moved down the alchemist’s body, careful not to break Lily’s concentration. She was snuck between Lily’s legs. Ana bit her lip as she crawled under Lily’s skirt.
She set her sights on the alchemist’s panties, and the sight made Ana squirm. Her own cock was straining beneath her panties, a growing wet patch marking her arousal. Her fingers trembled as she reached up, gently hooking Lily’s waistband.
A part of her wondered how far she could go before Lily noticed. Surely Lily would notice her panties being pulled down, right?
Slowly and deliberately, Ana pulled Lily’s panties down. Her soft cock spilled out and Ana marveled at the sight. She took a breath, savoring Lily’s scent, her hunger building. The need to taste her, to be filled, to be used. It was overwhelming.
Ana wrapped her hand around Lily’s flaccid shaft, feeling it harden in her grip. She lightly stroked it, cutting off Lily’s murmurs.
Lily gasped as her body stiffened. She blinked rapidly, staring at the rising mound beneath her dress. She pulled back the fabric to reveal Ana’s face nuzzling against her growing cock. Ana’s eyes were full of mischief, matching Elsie’s. Ana’s butt wiggled with anticipation, her whole body squirming with need.
“Ana? What the…” Her voice tapered off into a moan as Ana swallowed her tip. “Fuuuck.”
Lily forgot all about her new skill, her mind fully occupied by the sensation of Ana’s mouth. The warm embrace nearly caused her to cry out. She covered her mouth, trying not to wake the others.
She glanced to the side, noticing a pile of limbs. The other four were cuddled around Claire. The redhead was bundled between Ursa and Jasmine, with Elsie sprawled on top of them.
Lily was erect now. Her tip now made it into Ana’s throat, causing Ana to sputter. Yet she kept going, taking Lily’s cock as deep as she could. Lily bit her finger, stifling her moans.
It’d been so long and Ana was far too eager. Lily’s cock erupted within Ana’s mouth while the alchemist whimpered into her finger as her cock throbbed inside Ana’s mouth.
Ana did her best, forcing every inch inside her throat as best she could. She felt the waves of heat fill her throat as her body began to crave air. But she kept drinking, kept her face pressed into Lily. She wanted it all, the pain and the pleasure.
It took far longer than normal, and Ana’s lungs started to scream, but Lily started to slow down. The ropes of cum got smaller and smaller before tapering off completely. Ana pulled back, letting the last few hit her face. She couldn’t open her left eye as the heat on her face made her shudder.
She had missed this.
Ana began to clean Lily’s dirtied cock, her open eye was hazed over. Lily finally let go of her finger, a clear bite mark left on it.
Ana stopped and stared up at Lily. A smile crept on her face before she crawled up Lily’s body.
“Took you long enough,” Ana whispered before plunging into a kiss with Lily, before settling onto her lap. Ana wiped the cum from her eyelid, freeing it. She licked her thumb clean as she rocked against Lily’s cock.
Lily reacted instinctively, pulling Ana’s dress off her. She threw the dress to the side, eager to see her lover’s nude body. Lily’s hands were quick to explore Ana’s petite body before grabbing Ana’s breasts.
Ana let out a faint moan, not expecting it.
Lily kneaded Ana’s breasts, loving the feeling. Ana’s moans and her throbbing panties made it clear how much she enjoyed Lily’s hands. Lily couldn’t stop now, she moved her fingers to the girl's nipples. With one sudden urge, she pressed them between her fingers.
Ana’s back arched and she slapped her hand to her mouth. Her muffled moan caused the others to stir, but neither of them cared.
Ana felt a wave of pain flood her body before the pleasure took over. She began to grind against Lily, desperate to soothe the ache between her thighs.
Lily felt the arousal leak through Ana’s panties, lubricating their grinding. Ana’s moans were causing the others to stir, but Lily knew better. If she let herself moan, she’d wake the villagers.
Ana couldn’t take it anymore. Her pussy ached. Her body was overcome with this deep feeling of emptiness and a desire to be filled. She moved her panties to the side, exposing her folds. She rubbed them against Lily’s shaft, desperately trying to ease her frustration.
Ana needed more. She needed Lily deep within her. She lifted herself off of Lily’s shaft, her hand positioning Lily’s cock. She felt her lover’s tip graze against her wanting pussy as her body shuddered.
‘Not used to you being so bold,’ Her sister’s voice entered her mind.
‘Couldn’t hold back!’ Ana responded. Her smile grew as she glanced back at her sister.
She stopped listening as Lily’s cock entered her. She let a moan escape her as she lowered herself onto Lily. Lily twisted her fingers. The intense pain and pleasure caused Ana’s mind to melt. She lost herself.
The next thing she knew, her sister’s hand was covering her mouth. She had lost all rational thought while her body kept going. Her movements were erratic and filled with lust.
Elsie’s hand tightened around her twin’s mouth as her moans got louder. The other three watched from the side, their own arousal evident. Claire was unable to resist as she freed her erection, stroking herself.
She leaned over to Ursa and whispered into her ear, “You may cum to this.”
Ursa stiffened, then nodded. Claire helped her take off her shorts, freeing her. Jasmine had no clothes to worry about. Though, she reached over to help Claire with her arousal.
Elsie was trying to control her sister. She was subconsciously using her new skill, yet Ana’s skill was counteracting it. She did her best to wrangle Ana’s lust back, but Ana’s thoughts flooded her mind.
‘Fuck me! I have two holes. Or, join Lily,’ Ana pleaded into Elsie’s mind. Elsie’s cock twitched, thinking about her sister. She rubbed against Ana as Ana’s skill momentarily won.
Lily eased off Ana’s nipples, tempering the insanity. The younger twin finally had enough control to reach back and free Elsie’s cock. She pressed her sister’s tip against her other hole, ignoring Elsie’s half-hearted protests. She pressed back, letting the two fill her completely.
The feeling of emptiness disappeared, replaced by a fullness that made it hard to breathe.
Then they started to move, in and out, their rhythms mismatched but driven by raw need. Elsie’s hand stayed pressed against Ana’s mouth, muffling her cries. Lily held back the urge to pinch Ana’s breasts, fearing her reaction. What the sisters didn’t realize and Lily observed was that Elsie’s and Ana’s new skills were clashing.
Ana wanted to give in completely, while Elsie wanted complete control.
It caused the two to stumble and their paces to be thrown off. A chaotic struggle between the two sisters’ wills threw any rhythm out the window. One moment, Elsie was thrusting with abandon, before wrangling back her control.
The three to the side were captivated by the sight. Claire, lost in her own release, let her cum spill freely, coating her skin and the sheets. Ursa and Jasmine followed, their seed mixing as they surrendered to the sight before them. Jasmine had to focus to rip away from the sight. Her need for Claire’s cum overrode the twins’ skills.
Ana’s body trembled, her pussy clinging to Lily. Lily’s body shuddered as Ana felt her cock twitch. She was close to another orgasm as Ana’s insides begged her for it. Ana’s panties were soaked in her arousal and cum, both dripped down her thighs as she tightened around the two.
Elsie held her tightly, bottoming out within her sister. She let out one last moan and released. Elsie filled her sister’s bowels with her love, causing her belly to bulge. Lily could feel Ana tighten as it expanded before her.
Lily wanted to make it bigger.
She needed to. She could feel her orgasm break through as she thrusted one final time, reaching as far inside Ana as she could. Lily’s tip pressed against Ana’s womb as cum began to flood her.
Lily watched intently as Ana’s belly expanded. With each throb, each wave, it grew. Bit by bit, it grew until she began to look pregnant. A sight that made Lily’s mind stop.
Ana’s body went limp and fell into her sister’s arms. Her eyes rolled back and her tongue hung out as the pleasure overwhelmed her. Elsie held her tight, still cumming inside her sister.
Elsie fell back with her in her arms, pulling her off Lily’s cock. With a soft popping sound, Lily was pulled out of Ana. The three were quickly surrounded by Claire, Ursa, and Jasmine. Hunger in their eyes as they watched the cum spill out of Ana.
Lily lay back, letting Jasmine’s tongue clean her. Her mind was buzzing with the clash between Ana and Elsie’s skills, fascinated by their dynamic.
Elsie was coaxing Ana back into consciousness. Gently caressing her sister’s face, grounding her fried brain. Ana’s eyes refocused, finding her sister’s blue eyes.
“F-fuck, that was amazing,” Ana’s voice slurred, her words barely coherent.
“Maybe for you,” Elsie teased. Her tone was soft but pointed. “But I was trying my best not to wake the villagers…”
Ana let out a drunken giggle. “Sowwy.”
Ana could barely form words. Elsie let out a sigh and kissed the back of her sister’s head. “It’s okay… just let loose when we aren’t around strangers next time.”
Ana nodded. She could feel her sister’s length still inside her, a warm comfort for her. She glanced down, feeling the hot, sticky cum dripping out of her. A quiet satisfaction came over her as she watched her belly slowly shrink.
She remembered the feeling of it at its full size. The intense crampiness, the pleasure. Ana wanted to feel it again.
Chapter 130: Awkward Morning
Notes:
From here, I'll release 3 chapters a week
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After their morning, they had to scramble to clean every trace of their indulgences. They were too focused on their lust that they had forgotten that children were nearby. Thankfully, Lily’s shopkeeper skills proved invaluable. With a deft hand, her magic scrubbed away every trace of their activities, leaving only a faint rosy scent lingering in the air.
Lily’s skills extended to her lovers as well. Each of them was cleaned of their sweat and arousal, their clothes and sheets as well. Her skills were quite convenient, even if they were made for cleaning up potions.
It was perfect timing, too, as there was a sharp knock on their carriage.
Claire, heart racing, glanced back to ensure everyone was decently dressed before opening it. She found Mara with Daren by her side. Claire stifled a yawn, her shoulders relaxing as she confirmed the carriage’s immaculate state.
“Good morning, Claire,” Mara cheerfully said. “I hope we didn’t wake you, but Daren has been pestering me to thank you. He’s been bugging me all morning…”
Claire knelt to meet Daren, who had a bright smile. His eyes lit up before he jumped into a hug with Claire. Claire silently thanked Lily again for cleaning her.
“Thank you, Claire!” Daren exclaimed as he held on to her tightly. “I heard how you cured us of that nasty illness.”
Claire laughed, returning the hug. “No, that was Lily. She was the one who cured you.”
“Still!” Daren exclaimed, pulling away from Claire. “Mom says you were the one to empower her.”
“No, Daren, I said her Goddess did.” Mara said with an exasperated sigh. “I swear, you only hear what you want to…”
Claire giggled as she exchanged a glance with Mara. “She’s right.” She turned back to Daren and continued. “My Goddess did. She empowered Lily through me, but really, it was all Lily and Ana.
Daren glanced behind Claire, peaking into the carriage. Claire, again, silently thanked Lily for cleaning. She couldn’t imagine letting a kid anywhere near them after their morning.
“Ah! Ursa!” Daren exclaimed. His voice rang painfully close to Claire’s ear, leaving a faint ringing. Daren slipped from her grasp and headed towards the warrior.
Thankfully, Ursa was quick. She scooped him up and exited the carriage. Standing beside Claire with an uneasy look that Mara caught.
The older woman tilted her head for a moment. Her eyes darted between Ursa and Claire before clasping her hand to her mouth. Claire heard a faint laugh escape from her.
“Sorry…” She whispered to Claire. “Should have realized you needed space.”
Ursa’s face reddened, and Claire stood up to meet Mara. Claire rubbed the back of her neck, “Yeah that’s my bad. Thankfully, Lily was able to clean everything up. Practically bathed us too…”
Mara eyed Claire for a moment. “So all six of you…?”
Claire just nodded. “I should have warned you when I saw Daren…”
“Probably,” Mara said with a sigh. “At least you were cleaned. I forgot how adventurers can be after the battles are over. Celebration does tend to happen the next night…”
An awkward silence hung over the three. Or at least, it would have if Daren wasn’t there.
“Mom look!” Daren pointed to Ursa. “Her skin turned red!”
Mara hung her head. She held out her hands for Daren. Ursa gave him back, not meeting her gaze.
“I’m truly sorry, I should have realized sooner,” Mara said, holding back a smile. “Thankfully, you all are decent. I remember quite a few parties that wouldn’t have cared to clean up…”
“We should have waited,” Claire responded. Her own face reddened to match Ursa’s. “Should have waited to be away from the children at least…”
Mara shook her head. “I get it. Emotions ran high, and you needed an outlet. The gods know I have a few stories…”
Daren squirmed free, landing nimbly. “Adam!” he shouted, racing off to tackle his friend in a hug. Mara watched with a warm smile.
“Thank you,” Mara said softly. “Again. You saved us twice. I think I can show leniency for your intimacy… and you were quiet. If you’d woken us, maybe I’d be angrier.”
Her laugh eased the tension between the three of them.
“Um, w-we should be apologizing,” Ursa finally spoke. “H-had any of the kids seen…”
Mara shook her head. “It’s alright. Nothing happened, and nobody saw. Just be mindful next time.”
“It’s fine,” Mara reassured, patting Ursa’s head with a knowing look. “Daren’s stumbled on worse, believe me. I’ve spun enough lies to cover for careless villagers.
Ursa nodded, leaning into the pat more than she meant to. “O-okay… I’m glad h-he didn’t though…”
“You’ll learn when you become a mother.” Mara said with a shrug. “Try as we might, we can’t shield them from everything.”
Claire’s gaze moved to Daren and Adam. She watched Daren as he excitedly talked to Adam, reminding her of her own brother. Nostalgia tugged at her heart as Mara sighed again.
“We’ll be fine for the coming month,” Mara said. “Our fighters can take care of the smugglers if anything goes wrong with your mage’s plan… It’s what will come after that that scares me.”
“Pressuring a noble to do something seems futile.” Claire muttered as she watched the two boys. “But if their reputation is on the line, they’ll act. At least in the short term.”
Mara nodded. “Hailey stayed up all night. She has an… article? Whatever she called it. It’s ready to be sent out.”
“Good morning.” Elsie said as she emerged from the carriage, stretching lightly as she joined the three. “Hailey has an article already written? Impressive. I’ll have to give it a read.”
“She’s in the office…” Mara said, eyeing Elsie with a smirk. She leaned in and whispered to the older twin. “You may want to cover up… seems one of you enjoys making lovebites.”
Elsie yanked her collar up and stared at her wide-eyed. Mara chuckled at her reaction. Elsie glanced at Claire.
“She guessed within minutes…” Claire shrugged.
“Sorry, we sho-” Elsie stated, but Mara interrupted her.
“No need. I already explained to these two.” Mara said, grinning. “No one saw, you didn’t wake anyone. Water under the bridge.”
“Okay…” Elsie hesitantly nodded. “Um, I’ll meet up with Hailey to discuss publication.”
“Sounds good,” Mara said, her smile lingering. “What are your plans? Are you leaving today or tomorrow?”
Claire hesitated. Every fiber of her being urged her to stay and protect Amora. But their next mission loomed over her. They need to eliminate human traffickers. Any time wasted here would create more victims.
Mara noticed and rested her hand on Claire’s shoulder. “Like I said, our fighters can handle things for now… We might have been able to handle the bandits, but Samira was captured. It’s okay to leave.”
“I-I don’t want to…” Claire admitted. “You need help. And if things get wor-”
“We have a fortress,” Mara said. “It’s fairly easy to defend. Honestly, I wonder how those bandits got so far. They gave up every advantage to face you in the open field…”
“I know, but you’ll be even stronger with us.” Claire insisted.
“My tribe is sending capable warriors.” Ursa interjected. “They just need to hold out until they get here. Claire, I get it. I don’t want to leave the children either, but our next target…”
Ursa’s voice trailed off, cautious not to say too much. She knew better now than to bring up the subject in front of Claire. Claire let out a sigh, then nodded. “Okay, I’ll talk it over with my party members.”
Mara pulled Claire into a warm embrace, her voice soft. “Thank you again. We’ll never forget what you’ve done. I hope to hear of your Goddess and your party’s deeds in the future.”
Claire embraced her, she was reminded of her mothers back home. “The bandits we’re tasked with eliminating… they’re traffickers.”
“Mmm,” Mara pursed her lips as the two pulled away from each other. “I’m grateful that we are a remote village. Don’t have to deal with those… monsters.”
“Yeah,” Clare said, her gaze falling to the ground. “My brother… he wasn’t trafficked but kidnapped by our Lady’s guard… Both deserve what’s coming for them.”
Anger flared within her. A deep, burning resolve. Ursa’s hand found hers, fingers intertwining in quiet support.
“We’ll bring them justice,” Ursa whispered.
“I hope so,” Mara glanced back at Daren. “My mother dreamed of a world where Daren could roam freely. She didn’t get to see it, but… you’ve renewed my hope in that dream.”
“That’s our Goddess’s goal, too,” Claire added. “But for me… I just want my brother back.”
Chapter 131: Farewell
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It was decided they’d leave by the afternoon. Jasmine’s logic of leaving sooner rather than later held firm against leaving the next morning. Twelve hours could mean one less victim, and they understood that. Still, Claire wanted one last shared meal.
Luckily, the bandits had a stockpile that would last the winter.
That alone brought massive relief to the villagers. They didn’t have to scramble to gather food or barter with what little they had left. It may be dried food and plain grains, but it was more than enough. A makeshift feast was put together.
Claire sat at the head of the table, still not used to this level of praise. It took quite a bit of willpower not to squirm in her seat. She had to remind herself that the praise was different, this wasn’t the praise from her lovers. This was gratitude. Still, it made her cheeks burn all the same.
Daren sat happily in Ursa’s lap, feeding the northerner with glee. The boy had the widest smile, and it was clear how attached he’d become. Ursa did her best to keep him calm, but his voice was clearly the loudest.
Ursa, too, was growing fond of the boy. He was chaotic and loud, yet always smiling. He made sure everyone was having fun, even going out of his way to do so. Ursa would miss the boy and his antics.
Lily and Ana were barely present, at least physically. Their energy from this morning quickly dissipated alongside the lust. Two leaned on each other as they fought to keep their eyes open. They held strong to respect the villagers.
Elsie was off to the side discussing publication with Hailey, while Jasmine was discussing degfensive plans with the fighters. It left Claire oddly alone. Everyone around her was in their own little worlds. Her thoughts turned inward, back to the battle.
The conversations around her blurred together before fading out altogether. Flashes of the bandits she killed raced through her mind. Their expressions frozen in their final moments. Her breath caught as the world around her distorted.
She was alone with her thoughts.
Guilt swarmed her. Rational thought was eclipsed by the agony of each woman’s face. The feeling of blood dripping down her hand. That first woman’s body going limp. And lingering questions echoed in her mind.
“Was it all worth it?”
Were the deaths necessary? Could they have been talked to? Could she have saved them too? Did she have to kill?
A hollow sense quickly replaced the warmth of the celebration around her. She was surrounded by laughter and light, yet she felt none of it. Her companions’ faces warped into the bandits’ again, and her heart pounded in her chest.
“Claire?”
Jasmine’s voice called out, sounding so distant despite her proximity. Claire blinked rapidly as the world slowly came back into focus. She could make out words again.
“You look so pale,” Jasmine whispered. Claire didn’t even notice Jasmine’s hand grabbing hers. “Are you alright?”
Claire swallowed hard and gave a slow nod. “I-I think so.”
“Let me guess. Flashback?” Jasmine asked as she studied Claire’s face. Her smile had long since faded. “The women you killed?”
Claire’s shoulders slumped and she nodded again. “Yeah… one second I was smiling, and the next…”
Her voice trailed off after Jasmine squeezed her hand. Jasmine’s grey eyes were serious as she spoke. “I remember those. After my first assassination. It’s guilt. They weren’t your targets. Not your revenge. Not your mission. But you still had to kill them.”
Claire placed her other hand on Jasmine’s. She felt the warmth of Jasmine’s hand as it slowly replaced the hollow feeling throughout her body. “Yeah, something like that… It’s passing.”
Jasmine leaned in close to Claire’s ear. “If you need space, just say so. We can go for a walk, let you get it off your chest.”
Claire glanced at Mara, who was stifling a smirk. Claire looked around, noticing other villagers holding back laughs. It seemed their moment hadn’t gone unnoticed.
That bit of embarrassment helped ground Claire. It overshadowed the hollow feeling within her chest and her smile returned. And with that bit of joy came boldness.
In front of the entire village, uncaring of the gossip, she kissed Jasmine.
The act stunned Jasmine. The kiss made her pale skin redden. Her eyes were widened and her mouth ever so slightly opened.
“Thank you, Jazz,” Claire giggled. “I needed that.”
Jasmine slowly smiled back. She glanced at Ursa, who looked away.
“Ursa was the one to notice,” Jasmine said normally. Then, in a subtle whisper that only Claire and Ursa could hear, she continued. “She deserves a reward too.”
Claire met Ursa’s hesitant eyes. She nodded, agreeing with Jasmine. “Later. For now, let’s enjoy this moment.”
Ursa’s hand drifted to her collar, something she had tucked underneath her coat. She felt the charm hanging off it as warmth rushed through her. She glanced down at Daren, who hadn’t noticed anything.
She pinched the boy’s side, getting his attention. “Give me more of that jerky. It was good.”
Daren giggled, wriggling as Ursa tickled his side. “Ahh! Fine fine. Just stop!”
He reached across the table, scooping up more of the venison. He held it back from Ursa, intending to bargain with the warrior. But Ursa was too quick. She snatched the jerky from the boy’s hand before he could get a word out.
Daren pouted as Ursa held back her laugh. Claire watched the two as she rubbed her thumb against Jasmine’s hand.
“Daren,” Claire whispered. “That’s my name for a boy.”
Jasmine laughed. “I still prefer Luke. But Daren’s a close second.”
“I don’t know,” Claire tilted her head. “Luke sounds like a farmer, not the son of a Goddess’s champion.”
“Nah, I think it’s the perfect name for one,” Jasmine giggled. “Honestly, Daren sounds more like a farmer’s name.”
Ursa shot Jasmine a glare, one that sent a shiver down her spine.
“Okay,” Jasmine giggled. “Maybe your son with Ursa’s can be Daren.”
“Maybe…” Claire whispered back, watching Ursa. “Before this, I would have never guessed Ursa would want kids… But now? I can see she’d be a great mother.”
Ursa paused as her face turned crimson. Daren used the opportunity to snatch the jerky from her hand and celebrate his victory. Ursa’ barely reacted as her mind was still reeling.
“Mom!” Daren exclaimed as he tugged on Mara’s sleeve. “Ursa’s face is red again!”
Mara rolled her eyes and picked up her son. She sat him on her lap and restrained the boy. “Leave her alone, Daren.”
She glanced at Claire with another knowing look, then she let out a sigh. She covered Daren’s ears as she spoke. “Can you not? Have to come up with another lie for your warrior’s blushing.”
The three laughed as Ursa tried to hide her face. The warrior’s eyes darted around as the other villagers noticed her blush.
“Fuck off.” Ursa mumbled weakly..
The rest of the celebration flew by. Once dinner wrapped up, the older villagers broke into the liquor barrels. Reyna seemed to have expensive tastes in wine as the villagers began to indulge themselves. A few villagers remained sober to help rein in the inevitable chaos.
Mara and a few others kept the drunk villagers in check as the banquet died down. Lily and Ana had already headed back to the carriage, too tired to keep their eyes open any longer. Elsie helped them back as Jasmine, Ursa, and Claire stayed back to help clean.
Well, mostly.
Claire and Jasmine cleaned. Ursa, meanwhile, found herself buried under children. They were climbing all over the warrior or racing around her. Their parents were too intoxicated to stop them, and the kids knew Ursa would never turn them away.
As the last dishes were cleared and the final bottles corked, Ursa gathered the children and led them toward the stronghold. Several clung tightly to her legs with Adam and Daren in her arms. They knew what this meant, and a few of them were shedding tears. It hadn’t been long, but they had grown so attached to the warrior.
Mara and Claire stood off to the side, silently watching Ursa disappear through the gate with the children in tow.
“You know,” Mara said, breaking the silence. “She scared the shit out of me just a few days ago… yet now, she reminds me of my old dog.”
Claire tilted her head, unsure how to respond.
“Maggy,” Mara added. “Big beast of a dog. Lived long enough to meet Daren and never left his side after that. Slept by his crib every night. Ursa reminds me of her.”
Claire’s laugh escaped her. Mara was quite observant and had picked up on Ursa’s canine instincts. Part of her wanted to clue her in on Ursa’s lycanthropy, but she held back.
“Right?” Claire giggled. “She seems so different from when we first encountered her.”
“Part of me wants to find my old gear…” Mara said warmly. “Join you in your adventure, but… I can no longer hold a sword…”
Claire tilted her head and Mara pulled up her sleeve. A deep scar ran up her right forearm. “Healers patched it back together, but my grip’s weak. I can’t hold a sword anymore.”
“That’s a shame,” Claire muttered. “Could be quite helpful still…”
“Maybe,” Mara said with a laugh. “But I could never leave Daren. And honestly, with the way your party is… let’s just say it’d be hard to travel with a child.”
“Yeah… fair,” Claire said. She didn’t want to explain their gifts either. That’d be a whole other issue. “But if we need a strategist or advisor, I’ll come calling. I have a feeling you’d be good at it.”
“Right,” Mara let out a sigh. “You intend on topling the nobles… We’ll see. I have to make sure Amara survives first.”
At that moment, Jasmine and Ursa stepped out from the stronghold. Jasmine was barely suppressing a grin as they approached.
“Enough heavy talk,” Mara said, turning to Claire. “I wish you good luck, and again, thank you. For everything. Saving us, helping in the aftermath, with the withdrawals… just, promise me two things.”
“Wha-” Claire tried to say, but Mara interrupted her with a hug.
“Survive,” Mara whispered. “Anyway you can. The world needs more women like you and your party. And… please… if you find Samira. Protect her.”
Claire returned the hug, closing her eyes. She felt divine energy stir within her, but she quelled it. She didn’t need her Goddess for this promise.
“I promise.”
Chapter 132: Jasmine’s observation
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Jasmine joined Ursa in the driver’s seat, letting her party members rest. They deserved it. Elsie put on a brave face, but Jasmine knew better. There was guilt in her eyes just like Claire’s. They needed to process the emotional toll of the last battle.
So she decided to shoulder more of the responsibilities. She’d let them sleep more and took on more watch shifts. She’d drive as often as needed, do whatever it took to keep the team moving forward. Thankfully, Ursa was there to help.
Without her, Jasmine knew she might’ve burned out. Something she struggled with in the past. Taking too much of the burden for a less deserving party. It was nice to have someone to lean on while the others recovered mentally.
It also meant she had plenty of time to observe Ursa.
Over the next couple of days, Jasmine was able to pick up a lot. Ursa was far more talkative around Lily, Ana, and Elsie. At first, it puzzled Jasmine. She could see Ursa bantering with Elsie, but the other two, not so much. Then she overheard one of Ursa’s lessons.
Ursa’s rewards.
She was encouraged to verbalize her thoughts, which was followed by one of the three rewarding her. Each time she’d notice Ursa talk more or verbalize her thoughts, Jasmine would have to stifle a laugh. That wasn’t the only thing she noticed, though.
Around Claire, though, Ursa tended to fidget with her collar. Her red eyes softened in Claire’s presence. She lost her warrior edge around Claire. It was adorable. Something Jasmine found herself describing the warrior as quite often.
She understood why women adored Ravians. These hardened, ferocious warriors had surprisingly tender, submissive sides. However, Ursa tended to be more serious or grounded around Jasmine. Herself maybe.
With Jasmine, she could be both. The dependable, focused warrior they first encountered, and the puppy still learning how to accept affection. Jasmine was shown both sides over those days.
They had that something in common. Their pride in the profession clashed with their lust. Ursa proved herself to the assassin while the others recovered. She handled more responsibilities without argument.
But there was still the matter of Ursa’s berserker state. That was a whole other issue. Her berserker instincts seem to have changed since gaining their Goddess’s gift. No longer triggered solely by anger, it could now be spurred on by desire.
Another burden Jasmine had to shoulder.
Not always, but when Claire or Elsie needed the space to sort through their thoughts or while Lily and Ana were still recovering, Jasmine was who Ursa turned to. She hated to admit it, but Jasmine enjoyed it.
Losing control and being claimed wasn’t something Jasmine had ever thought about. But Ursa awakened something within her. Something she’d been missing, craving. Jasmine found herself daydreaming of Claire that night. Taking command of her and offering her as a reward.
Her desires only stemmed from those two, however. With Lily, she craved a more normal intimacy. Ana, it was fun to exercise her control. And Elsie, well, it was fun to fight with her.
Jasmine hated to admit it, but Elsie was right. She definitely had a thing for strong women.
Oddly, brought her closer to Ana. Whenever Ursa or Claire stretched or flexed, Jasmine would catch Ana’s gaze drifting just like hers. A silent acknowledgment between them as they appreciated their lovers. It was happening more and more as Ana recovered.
They’d share a smile after Claire’s shirt rode up, exposing her toned abs.Or when Ursa hefted supplies onto the cart, her strong arms flexing just enough to make the two women lose focus. These lingering stares never went unnoticed.
Elsie was quick to pick up on the exchange. Instead of teasing them like Jasmine expected, she decided to indulge their fascination. Whenever Ana or Jasmine lingered too long with their eyes, she would casually ask Claire or Ursa to lift something again. She’d have them move crates, adjust straps, stretch out aching muscles. She gave orders under the guise of utility. But it was all for show. To let Jasmine and Ana drink in the view.
It culminated in one night midway through their travel. The rising tension between the six as Ana and Lily finally shook off their divine fatigue. The two were eager to join back in with the others. It’d been nearly a week since they had the energy.
Elsie, who was lounging to the side, had a smug look on her face.
“Now seems like a good time to test my skill, right?” She asked, her voice filled with intent.
She didn’t wait for an answer. The moment she activated her ability, the air grew heavier. The lust was palpable as her lovers’ thoughts were clouded by her influence. Her skill amplified the sexual tension that had loomed over them all day, breaking down their restraint.
“Lily,” Elsie purred in a sultry voice. “Come here”
Lily eagerly obeyed Elsie’s command, her dress already tenting in anticipation. Elsie welcomed Lily with a playful smile before sinking into the alchemist’s lap like a throne. She took a moment to settle, teasing the poor woman.
“Now,” Elsie continued, eyeing the others. “Claire, Ursa. Jasmine had a little awakening, it seems… Ana isn’t the only one mesmerized by your muscles.”
They turned toward Jasmine and Ana. Both women stiffened, their bodies reacting before their minds caught up. Jasmine could feel the heat rise to her face as her interest was laid bare. While Ana tugged at the hem of her dress, nervous under their intense stares.
Elsie’s laugh in that moment annoyed Jasmine, but she couldn’t do anything about it. Her lust was in control now.
“I bet they would love to be between you two…” Elsie’s voice dropped lower, almost a whisper. “Pressed together, pinned…”
Jasmine felt her face burning. She glanced at Claire’s hungry eyes, feeling a bit of fear. The green in her eyes seemed to glow with hunger.
“Mmm,” Elsie mused. She glanced back at Lily, who did her best to stifle a moan. Elsie was grinding against Lily, teasing her seat. She lifted her skirt over her head, revealing her nude body. “It’d be fun to use all five of you for my own whims… but, I think they’d prefer if you were in command, Claire.”
Claire nodded, her eyes never leaving Jasmine’s. “Like that night?”
Her whisper sent a tremor down Jasmine’s spine. Her sparkling green eyes bore into her soul. Jasmine weakly nodded.
“Yes,” Jasmine could barely get out. “But to me…”
“Ursa,” Claire’s gaze turned to Ursa. “You’re free to cum as much as you want tonight. Take Ana. She’s earned it.”
Ursa inhaled sharply. Her crimson eyes wandered over Ana’s body. Ana’s thighs pressed together reflexively to ease the burning between them. She let out a faint whimper as Ursa’s smile grew.
“Jazz,” Claire stepped forward and cupped her chin gently, lifting it to meet her eyes. Her voice dropped to a whisper. “Strip me.”
Jasmine obeyed, her hands trembling with excitement. She raised Claire’s shirt over the paladin’s head, tossing it to the side. Her breath caught upon seeing her paladin’s breasts. Then her eyes wandered down to her lover’s sculpted abs.
“You may touch me.”
Jasmine blinked rapidly. She didn’t hesitate. Her left hand cupped her lover’s breast while her right traced the ridges of her abs. A growing heat burned between her thighs as her arousal ruined her pants.
“Now my pants.” Claire’s commanding tone cut through Jasmine’s trance.
Jasmine dropped to her knees, eyes fixed on the throbbing bulge before her. She unbuttoned Claire’s leather pants, letting them drop to her ankles. Her lover’s cock strained against her panties. Jasmine pulled them down slowly, letting Claire’s shaft land on her face. Its warmth and weight were intoxicating.
She nuzzled it, loving how the intense heat felt against her skin.
“Ursa,” Claire’s voice cut through again. “Back-to-back? Or face-to-face?”
“Face.” Ursa growled.
Claire moved, blocking Jasmine’s view of Ana, but she could hear the yelp come from the younger twin.
“Clothes off,” Claire ordered. ”Now.”
Jasmine scrambled to obey. She tore off her clothes with urgency. That one word, now , made her nearly panic. Naked, she knelt again, eyes fixed on Claire’s cock. She was eager for what happened next.
Claire bent down and scooped Jasmine into her arms with ease. Jasmine felt another body press against her back. Ana mirrored Jasmine as their skin touched. They could feel each other’s heartbeat racing.
Jasmine reveled in the tight grip Claire had on her ass. Her lover’s fingers dug into her skin with a primal intensity that made her shudder. Claire took a deep breath and turned Jasmine around.
She was facing Ana now.
The two were suspended in the air, pressed tightly together. Jasmine stared into Ursa’s intense eyes, her berserker instincts shimmering below the surface. Ready to be unleashed.
She felt Ana’s cock pressed against hers, adding to the excitement. Jasmine had never felt this aroused before. It leaked down her thighs as her pussy ached for her lover. She could feel Claire’s hands wrap around her waist, her cock pressing between Jasmine’s cheeks.
It was almost in.
Jasmine clung tightly to Ana as she did the same. Their bodies pressed closer as their cocks rubbed together, slick with precum. Jasmine was on the verge of begging when Claire’s voice broke through.
“Hope you’re ready,” She whispered into Jasmine’s ear. Her whole body shuddered as she felt Claire’s hips move.
“Come on, Ursa.”
Claire pressed forward, entering Jasmine in a slow, powerful thrust. Jasmine could feel her body tense around Claire, her insides clenching with need. Her eyes crossed as Claire stretched her.
Ana whimpered in Jasmine’s ear, her body pressed harder against Jasmine’s. Jasmine could feel the primal intensity from Ursa through Ana. Her whole body shook relentlessly with each of Ursa’s thrusts.
Ana’s whimpers slurred into moans, her cock throbbed against Jasmine’s. Their pleasure was shared as they rocked together. Jasmine could barely think with the ecstasy clouding her mind.
Each one of Claire’s thrusts sent a shockwave through her body that melted her senses. Jasmine felt a strange feeling as she was pressed against Ana. She could physically feel Ursa’s cock as it bottomed out in Ana. Both of them could. Ana felt Claire’s as it moved within Jasmine.
Claire’s thrusts grew more forceful, her cock stretching Jasmine in all the ways she craved. Ana’s body shuddered between her and Ursa. Her body shook as her cock throbbed wildly against Jasmine. Ana couldn’t hold back.
With a helpless whine, she released. Heat sprayed between them, as rope after rope burned Jasmine’s skin. It coated their bodies, their cocks and their breasts, slickening every inch. Jasmine let out a moan. The added warmth pushed her closer, her inner walls tightening as Claire pounded deeper.
Claire’s hands dragged across her skin, her nails lightly scratching down Jasmine’s sides. She whispered into Jasmine’s ear.
“I love you so, so much.” It was raw, not commanding. Full of truth and emotion.
That broke Jasmine. Her body tensed, then shook violently as she released. Her seed sprayed over Ana, mixing with the girl’s, painting them both in heat and white. Jasmine clung to Ana as the world blurred around her. She could only focus on Claire's unrelenting thrusts.
Then she felt the heat.
Claire’s warmth flooded her. Her insides burned with intensity as Claire emptied inside her. Her mind blanked as she felt wave after wave of her lover’s essence. Her belly expanded to accommodate Claire’s seed.
She could feel Ana’s belly swelling too, pressed tight against her own. Their stomachs expanded together, filled to the brim with their lovers’ cum. It only deepened the storm inside her.
Claire’s grip tightened. She thrust one final time, deep within Jasmine. Jasmine’s consciousness faded as her body shook one last time.
Chapter 133: Out of the frying pan
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Jasmine jolted awake the next morning in a panic. She shot up, her heart pounding. She slept through watch.
She heard several groans around her as she hastily got ready. Her body was incredibly sore, making it hard for her to walk. Still, she leapt to the driver’s window. She flung it open, finding Claire giving her a confused look.
“Good morning?” Claire asked hesitantly.
“Fuck.” Jasmine sighed, deflating. “Sorry, I didn’t mean to sleep all night.”
Claire giggled. “I figured. We all thought it was best, given the bags growing under your eyes.”
Jasmine rubbed beneath her eye, feeling the lingering puffiness. She sighed and slumped beside Claire. ”It almost happened again,” she muttered to herself. “I thought with Ursa, it’d be better… but I never really slept.”
“She mentioned that,” Claire mused. “She’s quite perceptive, but struggles with bringing it up.”
“Yeah, probably due to her enhanced sense,” Jasmine said with a tired smile. “It’s funny. She has no issue with sex anymore, but with the smaller moments… she locks up.”
“Adds to her charm,” Claire smirked.
“Fuck off,” a sleepy voice mumbled from inside the wagon, making both women laugh.
A calm silence fell upon the two as they watched the sunrise. They could hear the stirring of their party members as they all slowly woke up. Jasmine watched as the sun began to peak above the treeline, highlighting the scenery in light.
Jasmine glanced at Claire. The sun was hitting her face, illuminating it for Jasmine to see. Her eyes were full of emotions, something that was far too common.
Jasmine leaned against Claire, resting her head on her shoulder. “You’re thinking about them again, aren’t you?”
“Yeah, but… more concerned about the next ones,” Claire said with an exhale. She shook off the faces that had been plaguing her. “I’m finding it easier to rationalize my actions, yet that scares me.”
“I bet,” Jasmine whispered back. “You believed in all those stories growing up. Tales about noble warriors, honorable battles, and true evil. But reality’s messy. It’s not as simple as slaying the bad gals and celebrating.”
Jasmine felt Claire’s arm wrap around her waist. She was pulled in closer and rewarded with a kiss on the forehead. “True. But I’ll face that reality head-on. My Goddess demands that of me.”
“She demands it of us .” Jasmine corrected sharply. “Did you forget?”
“No. Next time I dream of her, I should ask about that.”
“Who knows, maybe we’ll join you.” Jasmine joked.
“Starting to think that you will,” Claire said, shifting. She paused for a moment, mapping out her thoughts. “Have you ever heard of a person’s class changing like this? Not evolving like ‘Master Assassin,’ but transformed.”
“No. Nothing solid,” Jasmine said, shaking her head. “Some think the Tyrant’s class changed. Others think he was born into it. Hard to say if that’s true.”
“So he was a hero from the start?” Claire asked.
Jasmine shrugged. “They think so, but others argue his class changed. I’m not too sure, maybe ask Lily about it.”
“Or one of the twins,” Claire mumbled. Her thoughts drifted to the man, one so foreign to the men of the present. Taller than women, muscles far larger than any seen on a woman. Body hair, too, apparently. Reminiscent of the giants.
What made him different from her? Did he start out like her or was he evil from the start? Did he face injustice and snap? Would she change into a hero? These questions bugged her as she sat with Jasmine.
Would she end up like him?
“Was he like me?” Claire muttered aloud. “Given a divine mission and… failed? Corrupted?”
Jasmine squeezed her thigh. “You’re nothing like him.”
“But he went mad after losing his wife. If I lost any of you…” Claire’s voice trailed off. She didn’t even want to think about that possibility. She shook her head, exhaling. “It’s nothing, just bad thoughts.”
“We’re here if you want to talk.” Jasmine insisted. She cupped Claire’s chin and pulled Claire’s gaze to hers. “Seriously. You should talk to us about these things.”
Jasmine watched as a smile grew on Claire’s face. “You're one to talk.”
“Listen to my words, not my actions.” Jasmine snapped back.
“Sure. Didn’t just sleep 12 hours because you couldn’t admit you needed help.” Claire giggled.
“Fuck you,” Jasmine said, gently punching Claire’s thigh.
Jasmine tried to wrestle out of Claire’s grip, finding herself overpowered. Claire held Jasmine tightly, embracing her. The two settled into silence again, listening to the birds singing.
“Elsie’s been quiet too,” Claire murmured, breaking the silence. “She’s tried to keep her pain to herself, too.”
“How does she expect to do that when Ana can read her thoughts?” Jasmine mused.
Claire shrugged. “She’s tried unsuccessfully, but it’s easy to tell. Even I notice when she zones out or when her attitude shifts.”
“I’ll talk to her.” Jasmine sighed. “You should, too. You’re both in the same boat, so it will be easy for you two to understand each other. I don’t want either of you to suffer with the guilt alone.”
“Mmm, let’s focus on the task ahead first,” Claire said, her tone serious. “Focus on finishing our missions, then we can have the winter to deal with the emotions.”
“I doubt we’ll have that kind of time given Elizabeth’s plans,” Jasmine said. “But, once we’re home, it’ll be easier for you two. I know being around your moms will help.”
“True, true,” Claire said, feeling a sense of longing. “Mom’s food will be nice after months of rations…”
“Yeah, Daphne worries me…” Jasmine said. She stared out and thought of her sister, who probably didn’t even notice she had left. Too busy with her work and side projects. “She’s always nose-deep in projects, always angry. I think I’m going to force a vacation on her.”
“She’s tunnel visioned?” Claire asked. “I wonder where she learned that from.”
Jasmine hit Claire’s thigh again, easing the tension. The two shared a laugh before settling back in for the sunrise.
The others slowly joined them. One by one, the driver’s seat filled up until five of them sat, soaking in the morning sun. Ursa stayed back, sharpening her axe.
It was the last time they’d feel peace that day.
After an early departure, they were set to arrive at their destination by the evening. The outskirts of the fief with no villages or farms. One lonely outpost in the middle of the wilds with little else. This wilderness was nearly untouched by women.
A place where monsters felt at home.
The usual chatter inside the carriage had gone silent. No teasing or banter from Elsie. No humming from Lily that usually accompanied the silence. She didn’t dare work at a time like this. Their shared energy had changed.
They were deep within enemy territory, and they felt it. The feeling of being watched surrounded them the further in they got. Everyone was on alert.
Their windows were cracked open as they all scanned the treelines. No one relaxed, no one was far from their weapons. Their attention snapped to any sound the wilderness created. Any twig, any rustle had six pairs of eyes on it.
Jasmine knelt atop the carriage behind her, bow ready. A makeshift cover gave her partial protection as she scanned the road ahead and to the sides. Her eyes narrowed, flicking from shadow to shadow.
Claire sat up front, armored and shield-ready, gripping the reins tighter than she realized. The horses were the most vulnerable and if they lost them, they’d be stranded. Then hunted. Without them, they’d be in danger.
Claire kept her breath steady. She scanned the road, looking for hazards or traps. She needed to keep her focus. She needed to be on guard.
Somewhere in the trees, someone was watching them. They could feel it.
Chapter 134: Into the fire
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They didn’t even make it to the outpost before encountering trouble.
Jasmine spotted movement within the treeline, immediately signaling for Claire to stop. Claire yanked the reins as Ursa burst out of the carriage with her axe at the ready. Claire dropped from the driver’s seat, placing herself between the treeline and the horses.
Claire could hear their panic behind her as they sensed the danger. Their hooves tore at the road as their restlessness grew. Claire didn’t dare turn to calm the two down, she had to keep her eyes on the treeline.
A deafening silence exuded from the trees. No birds singing, no movement, and no signs of life. Just the pounding of Claire’s heart in her chest and the horses behind her.
Thwack
Jasmine released an arrow that snapped Claire out of her growing panic. A sickening thunk followed, then a crash.
Whatever she hit was perched in a tree.
Ursa moved first, bloodlust radiating from her like heat. The warrior approached the trees, fearless, her muscles tense with anticipation. She let out a war cry just as the first wave revealed themselves.
Goblins. Small, sickly green creatures littered the treeline. Their makeshift weapons and clothes vaguely resemble human creations. Their faces were covered in blemishes and warts, with yellow eyes that pierced through the thicket.
Ursa charged, letting out another war cry. The goblins swarmed to face her as Jasmine launched a volley of arrows, thinning the horde. But just before Ursa could reach them, a wall of flames erupted before her. The intense heat ignited a dozen of the creatures, with their cries echoing across the forest.
If the traffickers didn’t know they were coming, they did now.
Ursa wasn’t going to let fire deter her, she leapt through it without hesitation. Her axe cleaved through the first unlucky goblin it found, another’s body embedded in the axe’s head. Ursa swung the goblin’s body, using it like a warhammer.
Goblins weren’t strong monsters individually, it was their numbers that made them dangerous. Ursa was quickly surrounded by a group of them as they prodded her with their spears. Her body was enveloped in white light, a mix of healing magic and Ana’s ward.
Ursa’s warcry quickly turned into manic laughter. The berserker slammed the body stuck to the axe into another, ditching her axe for the moment. She readied her fists with a wide, predatory smile.
Claire stayed by the horses, her shield raised. They were her main priority and their lifeline. They were whinnying behind her, restlessly fighting against their restraints. Claire tore her eyes off the fight before her. She surveyed the trees behind her.
Glowing yellow eyes peppered the thicket on the other side of the road. More goblins appeared as she realized they were surrounded.
Claire let out a sharp whistle, piercing through the battlefield. Ursa’s red eyes snapped to attention on her mid-haymaker. Reluctantly, she retreated. She grouped up, covered in the smell of goblin blood and growling. She wasn’t happy her spree was interrupted.
“Ursa, listen.” Claire commanded. “Protect the horses. Let Elsie and Jasmine thin the horde from a distance. You can go wild if they approach.”
Claire could see reason within Ursa’s red eyes. The berserker huffed before nodding. She slung her axe over her shoulder and paced. Claire watched her patrol around the carriage, looking for any brave goblins.
“They have archers!” Jasmine cried out from above. “Ana! Ready a ward to the right, Claire watch the other side.”
Claire readied her shield as a chorus of arrows was released. In a blinding light, Ana’s ward was before her, protecting the horses. Claire took her shield and circled the carriage.
“Elsie, strike those archers!” Jasmine barked as she readied another arrow. This one was different, the metal tip was replaced with one of Lily’s paralytic potions.
She let it fly, aiming for the formation of archers. The vial shattered upon impact, and a cloud erupted from the vial. The goblins were caught off guard as their bodies froze. Elsie now had a clear target.
A wall of ice erupted from the ground, encasing the archers.
Jasmine tilted her head, “I expected more of a bo-”
Crack-Boom.
She was cut off mid-sentence by Elsie’s lightning. It shattered the ice and everything within it.
“Fucking amazing,” she muttered.
“Thank you!” Elsie’s voice rang from below. “Ana and I came up with that.”
Jasmine let a laugh escape her as she released another arrow. The horde was thinning, but not fast. Elsie’s mana would deplete soon if they didn’t hurry, even with the magical enhancements. Jasmine slowed her breathing, with it her thoughts.
Something was off.
These goblins were too organized. They were moving in unison, flanking the carriage on all sides. The archers from before, as well, all had a vague sense of organization. Jasmine scanned the trees between arrows, observing them.
Something, or someone, was controlling them. Maybe a chief or a shaman, an elevated goblin with actual intelligence. But after meeting Samira, Jasmine wasn’t ruling anything out.
“This is weird,” Claire said. “Why aren’t they swarming?”
“I was thinking the same thing,” Jasmine yelled from the top of the carriage. “Elsie, stop burning mana!”
“Should we make a break for it?” Claire asked, finally calming the horses down.
“No. They’ve got traps up the road. Probably behind us too,” Jasmine said. Her voice sharpened. “This is a bottleneck. They’re herding us.”
Ursa let out a huff, her eyes dimming. Her growls stopped. She rested her axe against the carriage and took a deep breath.
“Someone is guiding them,” Ursa said as she tossed her top off. Claire couldn’t stop herself from staring for a second too long before snapping back to focus. “I’m getting bored.”
“Wait,” Claire cut in as Ursa reached for her waistband. “We need to think about this.”
“This is the fastest way,” Ursa said, undoing her shorts. “I can tear through them faster as a wolf.”
“Yes, but what if that’s what they want?” Claire retorted.
“They’re goblins. Even the smart ones aren’t that smart.” Ursa said, pulling her shorts down. Cracks grew on her skin, revealing hair beneath it. It was too late, Ursa was transforming.
Claire took a deep breath, channeling her confidence from their previous night. “Ursa. Stay.”
It was too late to stop the transformation, but Claire’s words reached her wolf. Ursa’s eyes widened, and her ears folded. Ursa’s wolf sat unmoving.
“Good,” Claire said, keeping her tone serious. She rested her hand on the wolf’s back and knelt beside it. “Ursa, you need to listen to me. Got it?”
Claire was mimicking Jane’s tone with their shepherd dog. Short, serious and commanding. It was working on the wolf as she lowered her head. A faint whine came from her, then a nod.
“Good,” Claire said, petting the wolf’s back. “Now, can you find their leader? Any different smells? Any weird noises?”
The wolf’s ears perked up and it sniffed the air. It could smell the goblins and the blood that stained the environment. There was too much around them for it to focus. Claire rubbed the back of its neck, encouraging the canine. These goblins smelled different, something familiar. It burned her nose.
“Go on, find it.”
She took off. Sniffing the battlefield and the corpse, the smell nagged at her. She could smell more of it coming from a goblin she had pummeled. She sniffed around the corpse, the smell overwhelming now.
The wolf sniffed again, confirming the smell. The burning smell of alcohol was on this goblin. On its clothes and still on its lips. Yet that didn’t sound right. She prodded the belt of the goblin with her nose, searching for the origin of the smell.
Ursa’s tail shot up and she let out a growl. Claire stood and watched as Ursa bit down on something. It returned swiftly, dropping a flask before Claire.
Claire’s eyes widened at the sight. “How did goblins get alcohol?”
She heard gasps from inside the carriage as Jasmine appeared beside her. The two examined the flask which was far too intricate for goblins. Jasmine picked it up and emptied the liquid.
“Alcohol?” She muttered. “Did they steal it?”
“Good job, Ursa,” Claire said. She was answered with a lick. The wolf licked her face, leaving a trail of slobber.
“Maybe,” Lily’s voice came from inside. She stuck her hand out of the carriage. “Hand it here, let me analyze it.”
Jasmine handed it off and returned to her post. She was shaken upon seeing the design of the flask. Her mind raced with ideas. She was interrupted by Ana’s voice.
“C-could someone have given it to them?”
Chapter 135: Firewater
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It could be possible. Some monsters do have intelligence and can speak, as evident by the trolls. But to trade? Or was it a bribe?
Either one shouldn’t be possible.
Lily analyzed the contents. She couldn’t say much about the flask itself, but she could identify the liquor. It was whiskey. And not local. Its origins were on the other side of the country.
The barley within was different from the barley produced in Lloyd’s territory. The flask, as well, it looked like it came from the coast. Lily studied the flask, looking for damage.
There was no sign of a struggle, nor were there scratches, save for the top. It was barely worn and seemingly recently purchased. Lily’s mind raced as the evidence piled up.
“Fuck me.” She muttered. “This looks to have been traded to them!”
Claire and Jasmine exchanged a look of bewilderment. Neither had heard of such a thing happening.
“Shit!” Jasmine yelled as she noticed the goblins moving. “Get ready.”
Claire drew her sword as Ursa growled beside her. She surveyed the trees on both sides of the road. Glowing yellow eyes crept forward in eerie unison.
“Ursa, wait for my command,” Claire said.
Ursa snarled but obeyed. The white wolf stayed beside Claire as she paced around the horses. She did her best to keep the horses calm, but couldn’t focus on them.
One by one, the goblins revealed themselves. They entered the light, walking in formation. Nearly fifty goblins exited the forest on each side, but that wasn’t the shocking part. It was their gear.
They had manmade armor and weapons. The armor was tailored to their smaller stature, and their weapons as well. One stood out from the rest, taller than the others but smaller than Claire. It wore a breastplate etched with foreign insignia and tattered colors. Mimicking a knight captain. The creature raised a clawed hand, and the others stopped as if on command.
Claire took a deep breath, calming her racing mind. Questions could wait. She glanced at Ursa, who wagged her tail.
“Go.”
The wolf let out a howl that echoed across the clearing. The goblins faltered as the wolf got to its hind legs. Her body morphed to accommodate a more human posture, its hind legs resembling humans more than canines. Its arms lengthened as its claws grew.
The captain barked orders in garbled syllables, but Ursa was already a blur.
She leapt forward, tackling the captain mid-command. Her jaws crushed steel and bone alike. She shook the corpse violently and hurled it into its kin.
Jasmine eliminated the other captain-like goblin on the other side while Elsie summoned another firewall within their formation, cutting them off from each other.
Claire let Ursa handle the right flank as she raced to the left.
“Lily, watch Ursa!” Claire commanded. “Warn us if they get too close on the right or behind.”
“Yes ma’am!” Lily replied.
Claire didn’t have time to think before a goblin charged her. The creature cried out with its spear ready. Claire deflected the spear effortlessly before bashing the goblin with her shield. With a quick thrust, it was dead.
But there were more.
They charged her as she readied herself. Blinding light appeared before her as Ana’s totem caught their attention. The goblins turned to focus on the construct as Claire charged.
She slashed one as they met before the totem. With one fluid motion, she slashed the others who were distracted by the construct.
She retreated towards the carriage as more charged. Jasmine and Elsie had already thinned the numbers, leaving Claire with manageable clusters of attackers. They came in groups of four, five at most.
Even if they had human equipment and weapons, they were still goblins. They were weak and relied on numbers, and now they were completely disorganized. Their numbers were quickly dwindling
Claire exhaled sharply. Time blurred together as she fought the remaining goblins. She’d slipped into rhythm, and every movement was precise. She worked off instinct, blocking and slashing the goblins with little thought.
Her new armor was standing up to the abuse well, it deflected spears and slashes that made it past her guard. Her shield pulsed with power as it redirected damage back. She hadn’t even used any of her skills yet.
It was only when Lily yelled that she came back.
“Behind!” she cried out. “There’s something big.”
Claire pivoted to the back, finding a lone goblin. It was taller than herself and, compared to other goblins, quite muscular. It had armor reminiscent of humans and a two-handed sword at its hip. It slowly approached the carriage.
Claire moved to intercept it, her shield readied. However, it did something strange.
It bowed.
Claire tilted her head, adrenaline raced through her veins. Before she could even comprehend what the goblin was doing, it spoke.
“Greetings, humans.” Its raspy voice silenced the chaos. All eyes turned to it as it continued. “Forgive us, we assumed you were mere merchants or adventurers. Had we known who you were…”
A collective laugh started among the goblins as the tall goblin stood. It was half a head taller than Claire and its glowing yellow eyes met hers.
“Let's just say, we would never have attacked.” The goblin said with a chuckle.
Claire laughed, startled by her own reaction. “Really?”
Ursa let out a growl as she approached the two, still in a hybrid form. Claire saw the goblin’s eye twitch. Its eyes followed the wolf as it returned to four legs.
“Yes,” It spoke, resting its off-hand on the pommel of its sword. ”Had we known you were with them, we’d have let you pass. By the time I was notified, the battle was already raging on.”
Claire tilted her head further. An act mirrored by Ursa beside her.
Then it dawned on her.
She glanced at Ursa, who was still tilting her head. Claire remembered the caravan where they reunited with Ursa. Those women had lycanthropy, too.
Claire glanced back at Jasmine, who had an arrow knocked. She shook her head at the assassin.
“Right… and who might you be?” Claire asked, lowering her shield. “We’re not from here, so apologies for your… brethren.”
Its eyes studied Claire for a moment. Claire hid her bewilderment and did her best to play the part. She set her hand on Ursa’s back, calming the wolf.
“I am Firewater,” it said, bowing once more. “Named after the drink I procured for my kin.”
“Firewater?” Claire repeated as she sheathed her sword. She rubbed her chin and continued the act. “She couldn’t have warned me about you? That fucking bitch.”
It flinched. Its head lowered as Claire let out a huff.
“My apologies, we weren’t warned of any visitors. Astrid usually warns us.”
A moment passed. Claire wrestled with herself internally. One part of her wanted to strike now and end the threat. But then she thought of Samira.
Could this creature be similar to her?
“Firewater, you speak clearly. And with manners.” Claire said, her tone softening. She paused, weighing her options one last time.
“Is that… something you’ve always had? Or did someone teach you?” Her tone was gentle, curious, not accusatory. “I just want to understand.”
The goblin straightened up and reached for the sword at its belt. The wolf beside Claire tensed, baring its fangs. The goblin froze.
“Firewater,” Claire continued, her voice steady. ”Are you being forced to do this?”
“You’re not them.”
“No,” Claire confirmed after shushing Ursa. “We’re hunting them.”
“Why tell me this?” The goblin asked, its grip tightening on the hilt of its sword.
“Because we’ve met someone like you,” Claire spoke calmly. “A lamia, or something close to it. She spoke and had intelligence beyond monsters. She had reason and emotions. She was kind.”
“I see.” The goblin took a deep breath, closing its eyes momentarily.
“What is the first thing you remember? Were you born this way or wer-” Claire rattled off questions only to be cut off by the goblin raising its hand.
“Then we are enemies all the same.”
“No, we can tal-”
“I must fight you.” Firewater cut her off again.
“Must?” Claire asked. “You are being forced.”
The goblin exhaled. “That is none of your concern. Now, we can do this two ways.”
“Bu-” Claire tried.
“An honorable duel,” the goblin said as it unsheathed its sword. “If I win, you turn back. If I lose… my kin will not stop you, and I’ll fall with my pride intact.”
“There has to be another way.” Claire pressed. She stepped forward, causing Firewater to ready his sword. “Please. We can help if you need it.”
“No,” The goblin said firmly. “Choose. Before Astrid’s women arrive.”
Claire took a deep breath, cursing to herself. “Fine. You want a duel, I’ll give you a duel.”
Chapter 136: An Honorable Duel
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Claire took a deep breath. She studied the goblin closely, taking note of its physique. It had broad shoulders, a slight height advantage, and its equipment looked well-crafted. Claire gripped her shield tightly.
“Before we begin,” Claire said, turning slightly to signal to Jasmine. “Can you answer my question?”
“I’ll only answer if you win.” The goblin replied firmly. Claire could hear the leather creak as it tightened its grip on the hilt.
Claire glanced at the goblins that lined the treeline, weighing her options. More had arrived, easily doubling their numbers. They’d lose the war of attrition.
Her eyes dropped to the shield in her hand. The faint glow it radiated. She thought of its previous owner, one likely slain by that troll. The weight of the shield grew heavier.
She drew her sword. She’s ready.
“Claire, wait.” Jasmine appeared beside Claire. Her sudden presence made Firewater flinch. “Let me. It’s stronger than it looks.”
Claire shook her head. “Firewater challenged me, not you.”
Jasmine glared at the goblin, her knives at the ready. She wanted to end this before it escalated. Its armor had gaps near its ribcage, it’d be easy. Firewater met her cold eyes.
It had fear.
She saw fear in its eyes. Its glowing yellow eyes darted between her and Ursa, yet it stood its ground proudly. Jasmine understood now. This wasn’t just a goblin, it was like Samira. It had conscious thoughts.
“Apologies,” Firewater said, bowing his head. “Challenging the least experienced among you seems cowardly... but she carries herself as your leader. I understand it isn’t very honorable.”
“Honor?” Jasmine scoffed. “What the fuck would you know about honor?”
Jasmine’s anger was evident in her voice, yet Firewater didn’t waver. It raised its head and got into its fighting stance.
“Enough talking,” it said. “Claire, we either fight or my kin joins in.”
Claire nodded. She leaned in to whisper to Jasmine. “It’ll be fine.”
“No it-” Jasmine tried to speak, but Ursa nipped at her hand, cutting her off.
“Watch over the others,” Claire said calmly. “Make sure they don’t interfere.”
“I assure you they won’t unless I command them to,” Firewater interjected.
“We have no reason to trust that,” Claire replied. “Just as you have no reason to trust us.”
She was met with silence, then Firewater let out a sharp whistle. Claire watched as the goblins lining the trees marched in tight formation. They lined up behind their leader, unmoving.
“Better?” Firewater asked.
Claire sighed. This creature knew kindness and trust. Why couldn’t they talk this through?
“Yes, thank you.”
“One of my kin will approach, he’ll signal the start.” Firewater said.
A decorated goblin approached. It had decals like the captain looking goblins, but had a hat instead of a helmet. Almost like an admiral of a fleet.
Claire and Firewater both nodded. They inhaled together, steadying their breath. The Goblin let out a gargled croak, then threw the cloth between them. It fluttered in the air.
The moment it hit the ground between them, both charged.
Firewater moved faster than Claire expected, his strike nearly catching the paladin off guard. She raised her shield in time, intercepting the blow. She could feel the impact throughout her whole body, reminiscent of the troll’s strength.
It was strong, but Claire had a plan. She batted the sword away and slammed into the goblin, using her defensive strike. Her follow-up jab missed as Firewater dogged, staggering backwards.
Firewater studied Claire for a moment, then its sword began to glow. With incredible speed, it lunged forward. Claire was able to block the strike, but the sheer force knocked her back.
She expected the goblin to pounce the moment she tumbled. But she was able to roll to her feet. She found Firewater staring at its left arm, green blood oozing through its armor.
“Mmm, should have realized that shield had magic.” It muttered.
Claire caught her breath as the goblin adjusted its grip. She nearly froze upon seeing the goblin holding the blade itself. Firewater was half-swording, a grip that turned a sword into a bludgeoning tool.
She heard Jasmine gasp behind her. Both were surprised that a monster could understand armored combat.
She had to go on the offensive. That was a technique made to combat opponents like her. She pressed forward as Firewater met her advance. While it knew the technique, Claire remembered her lessons.
She met the strike head-on. She angled her shield at the last moment, causing the crossbar to glance off the shield. It caused the goblin to stagger.
Claire took advantage of this and stabbed Firewater. Her sword met resistance as it pierced steel. The goblin backed away fast enough before Claire could penetrate deep.
Claire glanced at her sword, seeing green blood dripping from it.
“Interesting.” Firewater tilted its head. It glanced down at its side, inspecting the wound. “You were taught well…”
“So were you,” Claire responded. Their eyes were locked as the goblin circled her. “I doubt it was this Astrid woman. You act and speak like a knight from long ago.”
It stopped circling, a faint chuckle escaping it. After a silent moment, it charged.
Claire tossed her sword to the side as she readied herself. The act confused her opponent, creating the perfect opportunity. Her shield once again met Firewater’s sword. She used her parry skill to bat the sword to the side.
Firewater lost its balance as Claire grabbed the goblin’s wounded arm with her free hand. She slammed her shoulder into the goblin, hitting the wound at its side. The goblin wheezed as Claire lifted the creature. It flailed against her, but she already had control of its center of gravity.
With a turn and all her might, she slammed the goblin to the ground. Its sword went flying from its hands. The wind was knocked out of the goblin’s chest as Claire pounced.
She straddled the monster’s chest with her knife at the ready. She pressed it against the goblin’s neck. Its stunned eyes stared back at her as it struggled to breathe. Claire pinned its arms with her knees, taking a deep breath.
“Yield”
Firewater writhed against her, fight returning to its eyes. Claire pressed the blade closer, causing blood to trickle down the creature’s neck.
It stopped resisting, closed its eyes and gently nodded.
“I… yi-eld.”
“Good, now. Answer my question.” Claire pressed firmly. She didn’t dare move.
“Whi-which one?” Firewater said, catching his breath.
“Are you being forced into this?”
She could feel the monster tense beneath her, a mix of emotions in its eyes. It swallowed hard, but nodded.
“Do you want our help?” Claire asked without thinking. She could feel that commanding feeling fill her chest as her adrenaline rushed through her blood.
“Please. They… have my wife.” Firewater said, choking up.
Alongside her racing emotions was a familiar nudge. Her Goddess was curious too. Firewater’s voice sounded vaguely like a man’s, yet too deep.
She reached down, unfastening the goblin’s helmet. She threw it to the side, revealing the face. She was stunned.
He looked like a man. Not like the fragile men of today, but like in the ancient stories. From the Tyrant’s time.
The world spun around her as she struggled to her feet. Firewater was quick to support Claire, slinging an arm over his shoulder. Jasmine tensed up. She moved to intervene, but Ursa growled at her.
“Th-thank you,” Claire muttered. Firewater said nothing as he supported her over to Jasmine and Ursa.
Jasmine nearly collapsed herself, leaning into Ursa for balance as Firewater approached. He lowered Claire gently and stepped back, head bowed.
“I understand.” He said quietly. “I was cursed with this hideous face.”
Chapter 137: Second Anomaly
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Firewater left the three, walking with his head bowed in shame. The goblins broke formation to swarm their leader. Jasmine and Claire were too shocked to even react.
It was Ursa who snapped them out of it. She shed her wolf form with a crack of shifting joints and fur, rising to her full warrior height, bare chest unbothered by modesty. Their warrior’s bare breasts were enough to jolt them back to reality.
“He-he looks so…” Claire muttered.
“Different.” Jasmine finished..
They locked eyes, exchanging a look of bewilderment. Neither of them had seen men with beards before, only in drawings. Ursa was already walking towards the carriage, unbothered by the revelation.
Lily, Elsie, and Ana rushed out of the carriage, passing Ursa. They ran to the two kneeling pair and inspected them for any signs of harm.
“What happened?” Elsie asked between gasps. “You two froze and that goblin…”
“I-it looked like them,” Ana continued, her voice shaking. “Li-like a giant.”
“No,” Claire corrected softly, rising unsteadily to her feet. “He looks like a man.”
That made the others fall silent. Claire's eyes never left Firewater, who now stood just beyond his kin, overseeing their re-formed ranks. Her knees still trembled.
“Wait!” Claire’s voice cracked slightly. “Come back.”
Firewater turned and nodded. He gave a sharp signal, and the goblins saluted in unison. Then he stepped forward, hand pressed to his bleeding side. Claire eyed the wound she inflicted.
“Ana,” Claire said, regaining her composure. “Heal him.”
Ana didn’t respond. Claire glanced at her lover, finding her eyes wide and wand idly by her side. Her sister mirrored her shock.
“Ana!” Claire barked. The command shook Ana free, and she fumbled with her wand. With a subtle flick, she cast her spell.
As Firewater approached, he was bathed in yellow light. Claire saw the saluting goblins drop their salute. Firewater gave a low whistle, and order in their formation was restored.
Claire didn’t realize she was holding her breath as he marched towards them.
“Thank you,” Firewater said as he bowed towards Ana. “You must be Ana. My name is Firewater.”
“Uh… you-you’re we-welcome,” Ana stammered.
Firewater turned to Claire. “May I have the names of your other companions?”
Claire hesitated. His face felt wrong. Not grotesque, but ancient. Familiar and alien all at once. A mix of fear and curiosity filled her. She shook her head.
“Sorry, this is Lily and this is Elsie,” Claire said, hastily pointing to the two shocked women. “I apologize for gawking at you. Your face it’s… not something we are used to.”
“No need to apologize,” Firewater said, raising his hand. “I understand my face is… unpleasant.”
“N-no.” Ana interjected, almost too quickly.
“It’s just… foreign to us,” Claire added. She forced a smile on her face as she continued. “Human men haven’t looked like you in generations. Not since the Tyrant’s age…”
“I understand. I’m used to it.” Firewater said with a solemn smile. “Even my kin find me strange.”
Claire glanced at the goblins lining up behind the goblin man. Their faces were unmistakably goblin-looking. Faces covered with blemishes and extended noses. Then she looked back at Firewater. It didn’t make sense.
“What about your wife?” She asked without thinking. That divine nudge at the back of her mind pushed her forward.
“She,” Firewater’s eyes softened as a warm smile crossed his face. “Is like me. Smooth-skinned and tall.”
“How like you?” Lily asked, trying to steady her voice. “Intelligent?”
Firewater tilted his head, and he looked at the woman for a moment. He nodded, hiding his sadness behind a smile.
“Yes, Lily, by your definition, she is,” Firewater said warmly.
“So you are like Samira?” Lily asked.
Firewater shrugged. “My apologies, I’m afraid I don’t know who that is.”
“She’s… another like you,” Claire added. “The lamia I spoke of.”
“Ah, that makes sense,” Firewater said, relaxing his shoulders. “I didn’t know there were others like us… Interesting”
“Firewater,” Jasmine finally spoke, her voice low and wary. “Why do you look like him?”
Claire turned to her sharply, finding fear in her eyes. A shiver went down her spine as she’d never seen Jasmine so pale.
“Marcellus.” Jasmine said, “God of the dead.”
“How do y-”
“I’m an assassin.” Jasmine cut her off. “Also, he’s appeared in my dreams…”
“Wait what?” Claire asked
“He appears to those who’ve seen tragic deaths,” Jasmine shook her head. She took a deep breath and centered herself. “He’s appeared for as long as I can remember.”
“Why didn’t you ever tell me that?!” Lily said, unable to control the volume of her voice.
Jasmine waved her hand, her eyes never left the goblin man. “Because he’s always been… friendly. Never mind that, why do you share his face?”
Firewater tilted his head and rubbed his beard. He contemplated for a moment and sighed. “I have no idea who this Marcellus is.”
“Bullshit,” Jasmine said with conviction.
“I assure you it is not.” He said calmly.
Ursa stepped in before Jasmine could press farther. She let out a groan as she stretched her arms. “He does look like him.”
“See!” Jasmine nearly yelled. “You have to know more.”
Ursa circled Firewater like a wolf assessing a rival. “He appears to us during lycanthropy initiation. All Ravians know his human face.”
Firewater’s gaze stayed on Ursa, he was wary of the warrior’s presence.
“I apologize again,” he said. “But I truly do not know him.”
“No, there has to be more.” Jasmine continued, getting to her feet. She rushed the goblin man, but Claire intercepted her. She thrashed against Claire’s grip as Firewater stepped back.
“Sorry, she’s never like this.” Claire struggled against Jasmine. Lily and Elsie jumped in to help.
“I’ll believe you,” Ursa said, pursing her lips and ignoring Jasmine’s outburst. “Claire, you met a Bestowed, right?”
Claire nodded as she held Jasmine back. “Yeah, Toni. Bestowed of Anka.”
Firewater’s expression flickered.
“Right, did he have a marking or anything?” Ursa continued.
Claire blinked, “His mole… called a ‘beauty mark’, I believe.”
“Firewater, take off your armor.”
“Excuse me?” Firewater asked, bewildered.
“Take off your armor.” Ursa repeated, calm but firm.
“Why would I do that?” Firewater said, taking a cautious step back.
“Because,” Ursa said, stepping forward. “None of your kin carry that rotten smell.”
Claire nearly lost her grip on Jasmine as she listened to Ursa. She tightened her grip on her lover as her mind raced to catch up with Ursa’s words.. Ursa glanced back, and their eyes met.
“I was wondering how they were able to ambush us,” Ursa explained. “I didn’t notice until just now.”
“What the fuck are you talking about?” Claire muttered.
“Would have made finding the alcohol harder. That smell can cover up almost anything.” Ursa continued. “Never would have found that flask if they smelled like monsters. But they don’t.”
Firewater stiffened as silence fell upon them. Jasmine’s muffled protests were the only sound for an uncomfortable amount of time. Firewater let out a deep sigh before nodding.
“Before you even ask,” He said as he began unbuckling his chestplate. “I have no idea who it comes from.”
Jasmine stopped struggling the moment the steel chestplate hit the ground. No one said a word as Firewater tossed his chainmail undershirt to the side. He turned slowly, offering his back to the Scarlet Seraphs.
It appeared to be a birthmark at first glance, but it was far too detailed. Almost like a brand. Inked in natural tones against his olive-toned skin were three animals in pristine detail: A horse, a dog, and a raven.
Chapter 138: Heavy Speculation
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Lily moved without thinking, breaking away from Jasmine towards Firewater. Her fingers hovered over the mark on his back. She traced the outlines of the animals in silent awe, examining every detail. She didn’t realize how uncomfortable it made the goblin.
Ursa stepped forward and pulled Lily back, giving the goblin room to breathe.
“Hey!” Lily cried, “I was examining it.”
“Yeah, and making him uncomfortable,” Ursa replied. “Not everyone is okay with you touching them.”
“Oh,” Lily said, glancing at the goblin man. “Sorry. Curiosity took over.”
“It’s alright,” he said with a nervous chuckle. “Not used to… others touching me.”
Claire loosened her grip on Jasmine, the assassin finally calming. Still, she kept an arm around her, just in case.
“Were you shunned?” Claire asked gently.
“For a long time, yes.” Firewater said with a sad smile. “Until I found my wife…”
“Then why do they follow your command?” Elsie asked, stepping forward. “Not only follow your command, but defying their nature to do so.”
Firewater nodded slowly, “That is… private information.”
Elsie frowned and bit her thumb. She held back her follow-up question, expecting the same answer. Ana chimed in to discuss with her.
‘It could be a skill.’
‘Yes, but not a racial skill. No goblin skills could explain this level of control.’ Elsie said, eying Firewater intently. ‘It’d have to come from a class.’
Ana flinched at that thought. Her grip on Jasmine’s arm tightened. She hesitantly asked the logical next question. ‘Are you saying he has a stat sheet like us?’
‘It’d make sense,’ Elsie said confidently. ‘He looks more human than goblin, maybe he’s some sort of hybrid.’
‘That sounds like a leap,’ Ana countered. ‘Maybe it’s because of his mark. Or because the gods touched him.’
‘Could be, but my money is on him having a stat sheet.’ Elsie insisted. Firewater tilted his head at the older sister, catching the intense stare.
“Something the matter?” Firewater asked gently. “Elsie, right?”
Elsie blinked, startled by his voice. She did not realize how hard she was staring. “Um, no. Sorry, was just thinking.”
Jasmine took a deep breath. Her panic slowly dissipated and embarrassment slowly replaced it. She squashed both feelings as she steadied her breath. None of the three animals on his back represented Marcellus.
“I’m sorry,” Jasmine finally said. “I panicked upon seeing your face. Not every day you meet the dead’s guide in person.”
Firewater waved it off. “A better response than most, to be fair.”
“What do they mean?” Lily asked aloud. “The raven, I can guess was some symbol of wisdom. The dog loyalty, but the horse?”
“Transportation?” Ursa offered semi-sarcastically.
“No, transportation would be some sort of bird. Or maybe a wheel?” Lily said, closing in on Firewater’s back again. She circled the goblin as his yellow eyes followed her. “There could be many interpretations… speed, stamina, or it could be nobility, back when that meant something. But what do those three traits have in common?”
“What do you mean?” Claire asked, easing her grip on Jamine entirely. Her hands rested around her lover’s waist. “That they’re all animals?”
Lily shook her head mere inches from Firewater’s back again. “No, like what does wisdom, loyalty and… nobility have in common?”
Claire and Jasmine exchanged confused looks. Lily let out a sigh and continued. “A bear, a tiger, and a lion all have similar traits. Fierceness, ruthlessness, honor. All warrior traits. They often reflect the goddess Dione’s virtues.”
“Oh, like what god would have all three?” Elsie realized.
“Yes, that!” Lily said, spooking the goblin. She held onto his shoulders as she peered over him. “What god would have these three different traits?”
“Miss Lily,” Firewater said, brushing her hands off his shoulders. “My wife would not like you being so close to me…”
“Oh, sorry,” Lily said with a nervous laugh.
“None… m-most have one animal symbolize them.” Ana chimed in.
“Right, but if they do have more, then they are usually similar.” Lily continued, stepping away from the goblin.
“Like Bennos?” Claire asked. “Represented by an ox and a sheep?”
“Exactly! Both farm animals.” Lily spun toward them. “So what god could possibly be represented by these three?”
“Are you implying he’s marked by more than one?” Jasmine asked, tilting her head.
Lily shrugged. “It’s my current theory… none of the Pantheon have any of these as symbols. At least together…”
“That would be… insane,” Elsie said, staring at the goblin. “Three gods choosing him?”
“But what other explanation could there be?” Lily asked the group. She was met with silence until Firewater let out a sigh.
“I’m amazed…” he muttered. “Pieced that together within minutes.”
Even Ursa raised her eyebrow at that. “Wait, seriously?”
“I guess that much I can confirm,” Firewater shrugged. “Not like I even know their names.”
Another stunned silence fell over the Scarlet Seraphs.
“One unknown god is one thing…” Ana murmured. “B-but three more?”
“It is insane,” Elsie muttered.
Claire finally let go of Jasmine, approaching Firewater. “Do they visit you in dreams? Or can you channel them?”
Firewater shook his head. “No.”
“Then how do you know of them?” Elsie pressed.
Firewater opened his mouth to answer, but stopped. He exhaled sharply, “Damn, said too much.”
‘He has a stat sheet.’ Elsie said to her sister ‘How else would he know of them but not their names? They’d have to at least visit him.’
‘It’s not proof yet’
‘It’s enough for me.’ Elsie replied.
“That’s enough of the interrogation.” Ursa interrupted, slinging her axe over her shoulder. “We should move. I doubt our target hasn’t noticed our arrival.”
Firewater nodded in agreement. “We can continue this conversation later. Now, I require your assistance.”
“Right, to rescue your wife.” Claire said. She handed him his undershirt and breastplate, receiving a quiet thank you.
“Tell us everything we need to know.”
Chapter 139: The Weight of Honor
Chapter Text
Firewater decided to tag along, leaving his brethren. With a parting salute, he dismissed the goblins, and they retreated into the forest. Lily hastily cleaned the interior for their guest as they all hoped he didn’t notice.
The ride was silent as they approached the traffickers’ hideout. Like before, their eyes swept every inch of the surrounding forest. Jasmine returned to her perch up top while Claire drove. Eventually, they arrived at the section Firewater had told them about.
Waiting, there were a dozen goblins. These had a darker, almost grey-green skin. They seemed stronger than the ones from before. Firewater emerged from the carriage, silencing their hostility.
Claire and Jasmine silently watched as the goblin man conversed with the others. The series of grunts and gestures confused the two, but they waited patiently. Firewater nodded to Claire, and she pulled forward.
“My brothers will guard your carriage. Unfortunately, we’ll have to leave it here.” he said.
Claire eyed the goblins warily. “Do you promise their safety?”
Firewater gave a small, reassuring smile as he spoke. “I promise your horses’ safety. Goblins aren’t fond of horsemeat anyway.”
He chuckled and helped Claire down. When he offered his help to Jasmine, she declined with a curt nod. The Scarlet Seraphs grouped together as one goblin took over Claire’s seat. She flinched, a bit of panic flaring within her.
“Relax.” The goblin man said gently. “These are my most trusted brothers. They’ll be safe.”
Claire nodded and took a deep breath. “Okay, now time for you to explain your plan.”
He nodded and gestured forward. “There are a few things you should know about these women. One, they are ruthless. Two…” he grimaced. “They’re sex-obsessed perverts.”
“Perverts?” Jasmine asked, eyeing her party members.
“Yes, very much so,” Firewater said in a serious tone. “Obsessed with those feminine boys… makes my skin crawl.”
“Okay… so how does that help us?” Jasmine asked skeptically.
“Use it.” Firewater said bluntly. “Threaten their supply of boys, and you’ll get results.”
“We won’t be using them,” Claire interjected sharply.
“I know. It’s just the easiest way.” Firewater said, his eyes distant. “The harder way is to free them under their noses.”
“Right, I can see what I can do.” Jasmine said. She took a deep breath and prepared herself to disappear into the woods.
Only to be grabbed by Firewater.
“No!” he barked. He held on to Jasmine’s shoulder firmly, causing Ursa and Claire to draw their weapons.
“Sorry…” Firewater exhaled letting go. “She… already tried that.”
“Your wife?” Elsie asked as Jasmine stepped back.
He nodded solemnly, “I thank any god who will listen for her beauty… It’s the only reason she’s still alive.”
“Oh,” Jasmine murmured. She ignored every instinct that told her to strike back and rested her hand on his shoulder. “That… must be torture.”
“Like no other.” He said firmly. “That is why I formally ask to end Astrid myself.”
Silence fell over the group as the reality of Firewater’s pain settled in. Claire eyed the goblin as they continued to walk through the forest.
“We’ll get her back,” Claire whispered to the man. He paused, and his head sank. “She’s waiting for you.”
“I know.” He said, his voice trembling. “I failed her. Worked for the damn bitch who tortures her. All because I’m a coward.”
“You’re no coward.” Claire insisted.
“I am!” he snapped. “Any honorable man would have stormed the damn castle and ripped her away… but I’m weak.”
“No, you’re not,” Ursa interjected, nudging him with her elbow. “A stupid woman would charge in with no regard, an honorable one would do whatever it took to protect the innocent.”
Elsie chuckled, “So you’re saying you’re a stupid woman?”
Ursa shot her a menacing look before smirking. Firewater was staring at the ground, his hand gripping his sword.
“I disagree.” He said softly. “Any honorable man would protect his wife’s honor over anything…”
“At the cost of her life?” Jasmine added.
Firewater hesitantly nodded. “That is my weakness…”
“Thank the gods for your weakness then,” Elsie said with a soft smile. “I bet your wife would say it was worth it to keep you safe.”
“She would,” Firewater admitted as his shoulders dropped. “She’ll probably say it was all worth it to protect me…”
Claire pursed her lips, wanting to ask more. But Ursa put her hand up, silencing the conversation. Ursa listened to their surroundings.
“We’re close,” Jasmine said in a whisper that could barely be heard. “I’ll scout ahead, protect our backline.”
Claire nodded and glanced back at the three behind her. Elsie and Ana gripped their wands tightly as Lily fidgeted with her slingshot. She turned to the goblin and offered her hand.
“I promise you Astrid’s head, if you promise to fight beside us,” Claire said as her hand glowed faintly with divine light.
Firewater eyed the hand and took it. A matching green light mingled with hers as they shook.
“Ursa,” Claire unsheathed her sword and readied her shield. “We can handle this. Move freely if we’re attacked.”
Ursa’s smile widened as her axe dropped from her shoulder. Her eyes glowed red as they waited for Jasmine to return. Silence overtook the forest as Ursa paced impatiently.
Five minutes passed before Jasmine reappeared. She was out of breath and took a moment to recover.
“I can see why you were worried.” She said between gasps. “There’s an archer among them with incredibly sharp senses. She’s a Ravian.”
Claire saw Ursa’s eye twitch. Her eyes burned brighter as she clenched her axe handle. They could hear the strain her grip had on the handle.
“She must be the one who gave them lycanthropy,” Jasmine added, as she studied Ursa. “Breath. It’s no time to run in.”
Ursa fiddled with her collar, nearly crushing the charm between her fingers. Between seething breaths, she responded. “I know. Hate traitors.”
Claire placed a calming hand on her forearm, gently rubbing her skin, doing her best to soothe the anger bubbling within her lover. “Ursa. You’ll get her, just be patient.”
Elsie smirked. “Only dumb women rush in recklessly, remember?”
She flinched at the death stare Ursa shot her. But a smile slowly appeared. Ursa shook her head in annoyance. “This is why I prefer Ana.”
Elsie silently exhaled and laughed. “That’s fair.”
Firewater eyed the group as he slowly connected the dots. “Are you all… never mind. I’ll worry about that later.”
Claire fought back her smile as another person immediately figured them out. Jasmine was the only one with a serious expression still on her face.
“Well, it’s better than being nervous.” She said with a shrug. She readied her bow as they all refocused. “Now, as for how to approach this…”
Firewater nodded and pulled out a map. He spread it across a nearby rock as a detailed diagram of the hideout was displayed.
“There are guards here, here, and here. Roaming ones that travel from the perimeter around.” He said, pointing to posts. ”The archer sits up here. She only leaves to… sample their supply.”
Ursa tensed up upon hearing that, as her bloodlust was palpable. Lily and Ana grabbed her arms, grounding her. Firewater eyed the three for a moment before continuing.
“Right… she tends to do so in the evening.” He said, uneasily. “Depending on whether Jasmine was spotted or not, she should be leaving soon.”
“I probably wasn’t,” Jasmine said, rubbing her chin. “There were deer close to me that she focused on, but we’ll have to see.”
“Okay…” Claire said, tracing her finger across the map. “For now, we’ll assume she leaves. We move in towards the back at this blind spot. Jasmine, infiltrate like before.”
“I won’t be caught again,” Jasmine said, ice cold
Claire nodded. “Ursa, wait for her return. Then you and Firewater can storm the castle.”
Chapter 140: Poor Guards
Chapter Text
Jasmine slipped out of the treeline and darted across the open field. The two wall guards had turned their backs, allowing the assassin easy access to the wall. She found a small hole beneath the wall, likely dug by animals.
She scanned the area, finding no roaming sentries before activating her skill. Much like a cat, if Jasmine could fit her head through an opening, the rest of her body could fit.
She peeked around the other side, confirming the absence of patrols. With an unnatural twist, she slid into the stronghold. She hugged the wall, eyeing the closest guard.
Firewater’s intel was superb. The blind spot was barely wide enough for her but too small for the guards to care. She waited for both guards to look away before moving.
In a flash, she made it to the inner building, slipping straight into an open window. Her landing didn’t make a sound as she caught her bearings. She heard approaching women from her left as she ducked behind a decorative suit of armor.
Torchlight flickered down the hallway. Two women came into view, one of them holding a torch. Jasmine studied the two from behind the armor, recognizing the Ravian skin tone.
Jasmine steadied her breathing, slowing her heart. She had tested the bounds of Ursa’s senses ever since she’d joined. Slowing her bodily functions to a near halt allowed her to go unnoticed by the northerner.
“-ny word from those bastards?” The Ravian’s voice cut through the silence.
“Not yet,” the woman beside the archer responded. “He encountered a group, then went silent.”
The Ravian chuckled, “Maybe the bastard bit the dust. Maybe Astrid will let me at-”
“Stop!” her companion snapped. “You know not to finish that sentence.”
Jasmine watched as the two approached her hiding spot. The torch created shadows that she melted into.
“I know,” the Ravian said, annoyed. “But come on! Have you seen that goblin? I’m not even into women.”
“Don’t let Astrid hear that.” The woman said as the two passed the suit of armor. Jasmine didn’t dare breathe or move. “She’s very possessive of that thing.”
“Ugh, now I’m just horny.” The archer muttered. “Heard this new batch was incredibly hot. Gods, I can already smell them!”
A cold feeling went down Jasmine’s spine. She hoped to any god that would listen that the smell wasn’t coming from her. She kept still until the torchlight and voices disappeared down the hall.
Jasmine slowly exhaled and crawled out from behind the armor. She eyed the path the two took, her conscience screaming at her to save those boys. But she had a job to do.
Jasmine crept along inside, keeping her body low and bow hugged tightly to her chest. She scoped out a route for the boys above to escape to, passing only one pair of guards on the way.
She eyed the two guards, both were taller than her and covered in tattoos. The same style as those traffickers from before. Jasmine silenced her instincts to attack the two, and patiently watched.
One stared out the window, not even bothering to inspect her surroundings, while the other fiddled with her hilt. Both seemed incredibly annoyed.
Fire could cause too much collateral damage. There didn’t seem to be any black powder in the area and the guards all seemed to know each other. But Jasmine’s plans started to form when one broke the silence, nearly causing Jasmine to flinch.
“AH!” The window watcher cried. “Why do we have to guard? Why can’t we go downstairs?”
The other guard rolled her eyes, “Cause Astrid said so.”
“Yeah but why? No one fucking comes here. No one’s dumb enough to cross us, so why can’t we take the day off?”
“Goblins are missing,” the second reminded her. “And Astrid found goblin and human corpses on the road.”
“Yeah, and good riddance.” The first guard scoffed. “Astrid said she found that thing’s body.”
“Whatever or whoever can kill that goblin thing is trouble.” The second guard responded.
“Ugh, I don’t care!” The first guard said, her voice filled with lust. ”Nearly soaked myself upon seeing those boys. I think it’ll be fine if we just pop down there.”
Jasmine nearly laughed. Here she was trying to find an elaborate plan to distract the guards, but the guards were practically dismissing themselves. They may appear to be fearsome warriors, but these types of women were piss-poor guards.
Just in case, though, Jasmine needed to push them. She slipped past them, towards the alcohol storage. Firewater had told her about the mead these women peddled. It was enhanced with magic and addictive, unlike other alcohol. The boys weren’t the only ones the guards indulged in.
Evading one last guard, she slipped into the storage room. She quietly filled a flask, making sure to leave no traces, before escaping again.
Jasmine returned to the two, who were in the middle of bickering. Jasmine slipped past them, ignoring their words. She was far enough away that they couldn’t hear her, but close enough for the smell to waft over. She dumped a bit of the mead, then placed the flask on the ground. She made it seem like another guard dropped it.
She slipped into an alcove and waited for her prey to notice. She waited for several minutes, noticing they didn’t have as strong of senses as Ursa or that archer.
“It’d be both our asses!” One exclaimed before both stopped. A moment of silence fell between the two before the other chimed in.
“I smell it too.”
Torchlight slowly lit the hallway as the two approached.
“Oh fuck!” One cried out in delight. She raced forward and scooped the flask up. “Terra must have dropped her flask.”
“We should-” the other tried to say, but was cut off. The first one didn’t even hesitate to take a swig of the mead. Jasmine heard the guard gulp as the other one scrambled.
“Hey! Give me some.”
A small scuffle occurred before the other one got her hands on the flask. She drank as much as she could before the first guard wrestled it away from her. Jasmine didn’t dare move as the two fought over the beverage.
“Damn!” One said as they threw the flask to the ground. “No more.”
“Fuck,” Jasmine watched as the guard who argued against leaving rubbed her thighs together. A sly smile appeared on Jasmine’s face as her plan started working. “Now I’m just horny…”
The first one chuckled and slapped her back. “Come on! Let’s go before I ruin my pants.”
“Fine, but only for a little while.”
Jasmine’s eyes locked on the keys dangling from one woman’s belt. One swift motion, a careful grip to silence the jingle, and they were hers.
“Sure. Said that last time too.”
In the blink of an eye, Jasmine grabbed the keys. As the two continued talking
“Hehehe, yeah.”
“To be fair, those boys were hung.”
The two staggered off as their voices began to slur. The alcohol worked incredibly fast, surprising Jasmine. She crawled out from under her alcove and darted towards the boys.
She found them in cells, just like on the map. They were huddled together, malnourished, and barely clothed. Their eyes looked dead. Jasmine bit back her fury as she quickly unlocked the first lock.
Then she unlocked the second and the third. All three doors whined as they opened, but none of the boys dared to move. Jasmine appeared before them, causing them all to cower.
“Shhh.” Jasmine cut them off before they made noises. “I’m here to rescue you.”
Their eyes were full of terror as they stared, motionless at Jasmine. None of them dared to move or make a sound. Jasmine gestured for them to escape, but they didn’t.
They were too scared to move.
Chapter 141: Prison Break
Chapter Text
Jasmine pulled at the arm of the closest boy, forcing him to his feet. The boy yelped, causing the others to recoil in fear. Jasmine’s heart skipped a beat. If that were any louder, the whole compound would be on them.
“Please,” she said sternly. “We don’t have a lot of time.”
The boy sagged, falling onto the filthy bedding. He looked up at her in terror as the others watched.
Jasmine knelt before the boy, a sad smile on her face. The boy was no older than 15, terrified of her. She took a deep breath and spoke again.
“Please. I’m here to rescue you, but we need to be fast.” Jasmine did her best to sound soothing. “My party and I will return you home.”
A flash of emotion crossed the boy’s face before he crawled away from her. “N-no. I’m not falling for that.”
Jasmine’s stomach tightened. His arms were littered with scars and wounds, his neck and face bruised. Signs of sexual abuse were evident. A fire burned within her as she took a deep breath.
“Look at me,” she ordered, her voice hard enough to make the boy’s head snap back toward her. “I’m getting you out. And I will kill every last bitch in this place.”
Her conviction terrified the boy. He gulped. His eyes were trembling before averting his gaze. He nodded his head weakly before standing.
“Wh-whatever…” He said barely above a whisper. “Just, l-leave the others alone.”
Jasmine shook her head. “No, I’m here for all of you. We need to hurry.”
The boy held his arms up in defiance, putting on a brave front as he stood before her. His voice trembled as he spoke. “Take me. P-please, leave them.”
Jasmine pinched her nose. This wasn’t where the plan should have failed. She took a deep breath, and upon exhaling, she did her best to imitate Claire. She clasped both her hands around one of the boy’s and knelt before him. She bowed her head and spoke.
“I promise you. I will not harm any of you and will die trying to get you out of here.”
She heard the boys gasp as adrenaline pumped within her. Or at least, that’s what it felt like. Her whole body was engulfed in her Goddess’s divine light. She didn’t even stop to think about what just happened.
“Now, come with me.”
This time, the boy nodded and turned to the others. In a silent wave, they rose and gathered close to her, eyes burning with fragile hope.
“Wait here,” Jasmine said. “When you hear the arrow, run like hell and to the first floor. We’ll meet there.”
With that, Jasmine disappeared. The energy that flowed within her was still surging, but her body no longer glowed. Her anger and sense of justice were ignited as she raced down the hall.
She readied her blade as she approached a lone guard. With deadly precision and speed, she struck the guard. She silenced the gurgling cries as she carved the woman’s throat. The guard’s elbows slammed weakly into her ribs, but her strength faded fast. Jasmine dragged the body into an adjoining room and kept moving.
The coast was clear now as she turned, knocked, and fired an arrow. With a dull thunk, it embedded in the wooden door.
The boys stared at the arrow in shock. Then the one Jasmine promised raced forward, followed by the rest of them.
Jasmine kept moving, ensuring the way was clear. She made it to the window she had entered and doubled back. She guided them to the window, pointing to the hole in the wall.
She shoved a nearby table beneath the window. “Get going the moment you see her turn her back. Stand clear of the wall.”
The boy nodded and swallowed hard. Before he could say anything, Jasmine disappeared. She had to have faith in her teammates to protect those boys. She was needed elsewhere.
The boy stared at the guard Jasmine pointed out, his throat dry. He felt the tugs of his fellow captives as they nervously waited. Then, she turned.
The boy rushed forward, climbing out of the window. He glanced at the wall, every fiber of his being begged for him to run. But he turned and offered his hand to the others. There were twenty-one boys, and they needed to be fast.
He ignored every instinct to run as he helped the younger boys out of the window. Several others quickly joined him as the younger boys nervously waited by them.
It took two minutes to get them all out. By then, the guard had noticed. The boys ran for the wall, expecting a signal to be rung at any moment. But they made it to the wall with no issue.
Elsie encased the guard within her ice wall, buying them precious time. She calmed her breath, readying to bring the wall down. She nodded to Claire, who then signaled to Firewater.
Firewater turned to tell Ursa, but she was already halfway across the field.
Ursa didn’t slow down when she approached the wall, she wound her axe up. With a chilling howl, she slammed her axe into the wall, the impact rumbling through the structure. Claire’s eyes widened at her feat of strength.
Elsie was supposed to bring the wall down with magic, but Ursa weakened the entire structure. Ursa’s red eyes locked onto Elsie, whose shock froze her. Ana tugged at her sister’s dress, snapping her out of it.
She channeled her mana into a stronger-than-normal firebolt, aiming for the crack Ursa created. The alarm bells clanged as her magic collided with the weakened wall. The bricks shuddered before the wall crumbled.
On the other side, the boys froze at the sight of Ursa. For a moment, her consciousness returned. Pity and sadness overcame her as she stared at the malnourished boys. She leaped over them with feral speed, her anger taking over once again.
The boys didn’t move as they watched her. Claire and Firewater rushed to the wall, calling for the boys. The boys turned and stayed in place.
“Come on, run for the trees!” Claire cried. But none of them moved.
“Fuck!” Firewater said bitterly. “They’re scared of me. Take them, I’ll follow your wolf.”
Firewater dashed to the side of the crowd as they cowered and moved away from him. Their legs trembled as Claire approached them.
“Come with me.” Claire commanded. “Jasmine must have filled you in.”
They all stared at her for a moment before scrambling. They ran towards the treeline, towards freedom. Claire lagged behind them, eyeing the stronghold. Panic filled her as a glint of metal caught her attention.
The archer was in her perch, an arrow knocked and ready.
“Archer!” Claire cried. “Everyone hit the ground!”
Claire rushed forward, not fast enough. Relief washed over her as nearly 15 arrows were embedded in Ana’s translucent ward in rapid succession.
“Go! Get to the trees!”
She turned to face the archer, the only one of her party to be exposed. She held her shield ready, expecting arrows to rain down upon her. But nothing came.
Tera, the archer, studied the trees, losing sight of the boys who disappeared within them. Anger swelled within her as several of her favorites managed to escape. Her anger built with her annoyance from being interrupted. She didn’t even have time to put her pants on.
She stared down at the lone warrior, her anger seething. She readied an arrow and aimed at the lone shieldwoman, but she knew better than to shoot at easy targets. That woman was a diversion. A diversion for that thing. And worst of all, the Ravian.
She lowered her bow and took stock of her arrows. She listened to the chaos below her. That woman was tearing through their ranks with that infernal axe. Tera recognized the axe immediately, causing fear to well within her.
The axe of punishment. An axe made to kill werewolves. A weapon meant for traitors and corrupt Ravians. She expected it to come for her someday, but not this soon.
She clenched her fist as her own anger took over. Her wolf begged to be let loose, but Tera needed to stay conscious. That was how she’d survive. By denying her instincts and blessing, not embracing it.
“If this bitch wants a fight, she’ll get one,” Tera said as she readied her arrows laced in Wolfsbane. “She’s not the only one used to fighting wolves.”
Chapter 142: His wife
Chapter Text
Jasmine slipped past the panicking traffickers, using the chaos to explore the stronghold. She would slip into alcoves or under furniture in her mission to find Firewater’s wife.
One last room for her to check. Astrid’s personal chambers. Jasmine should have guessed that, but she wanted to be thorough. She hadn’t seen the traffickers’ leader yet and wanted to avoid unnecessary risk
Jasmine emerged from the shadows before Astrid’s door. It was closed, likely locked. She felt a pit form in her stomach, but she pushed the feeling down. She peeked through the keyhole, surveying what she could.
No signs of life or movement.
Jasmine pulled the keys from earlier after surveying her surroundings. One after another, she tried each one. She cursed under her breath as she slipped a small pin from her belt. Lockpicking wasn’t her strongest skill, but she knew enough.
The added pressure made her hands sweat. It did not help as she slowly tested the lock. She flinched at the first sharp click. She steadied her breath, listening to her surroundings.
Still no movement.
She slowly exhaled as she felt for the next pin. Gently, she prodded at the lock, using a small letter opener as a tensioner. She felt the lock give once more, followed by another click.
Still no movement.
She kept going, pushing the third pin in gently while maintaining the tension. Then the fourth. The lock slowly rotated as her heart pounded. She slipped inside.
The room was empty. Astrid wasn’t here. She closed the door behind her, locking it gently. She needed the place to look untouched, else someone could get suspicious.
Next, she dropped beside the bed. She slipped underneath the frame, hiding her entire body as she scanned the room. There was a closet to the right of the door and likely a washroom to the left.
Two doors. One had to hide Firewater’s wife, but Astrid was still unaccounted for.
Jasmine slowly exhaled. She decided to check the closet first. While it is the least likely to have Firewater’s wife, she knew women like Astrid could be incredible cowards. It wouldn’t surprise her to find the woman hiding in the closet.
She sprang out from under the bed and opened the closet. Clothes, swords, and an assortment of shoes, but nothing else. Just as quickly, she closed the door. Her eyes were focused on the bathroom, expecting anything to move.
She held her ear up to the other door, listening. Finally, she heard some signs of life behind the door. Labored breathing. Jasmine slowed her rapidly beating heart as she turned the knob gently.
Without any noise, she cracked the door open to peek within. She silenced her gasp upon seeing the room. It wasn’t a bathroom nor a washroom, it was a torture room.
Whips lined the wall she could see, dried blood stained the floor. A series of restraints, shackles, and cruel devices littered the room. Jasmine gently opened the door wider, observing every inch that was revealed.
She was in there. Olive-green skin and light brown hair with lifeless yellow eyes. Firewater’s wife was shackled to the wall, staring off into nothing. Jasmine slipped in, seeing no trace of Astrid.
She didn’t even react to Jasmine showing herself. Didn’t even look up. Jasmine studied the goblin woman, noting the many scars and open wounds from whips. Her neck had scarring from iron restraints, and some of her wounds looked infected.
Jasmine knelt before the woman, gently caressing her hand. The woman flinched, and her eyes widened with terror. She blinked rapidly at the unknown visitor. Before she could even make a sound, Jasmine covered her mouth.
“Shhh, your husband sent me.” The goblin woman’s eyes widened before tears began to well up. “He’s fighting downstairs. I need to know where Astrid is.”
Firewater’s wife slowly nodded, her tears flowing freely. There was hope in her eyes as Jasmine pulled her hand away.
“She’s downstairs in the dungeon.” The goblin woman struggled to say. Her voice was raspy and labored. “New boys needed her attention…”
Jasmine nodded. That explains it. She must have joined the battle from downstairs. Jasmine surveyed the area, looking for keys to the restraints. “I’ll get you out. To our healer, then I’ll rejoin the fight.”
The woman shook her head. “After… save those boys.”
Jasmine gave her a warm smile, squeezing her hand. “We can do both. Besides, I promised Firewater to rescue you.”
Her eyes lit up upon hearing his name, a smile finally appearing on her face. “That idiot… I’m not worth riski-”
“He knew you’d say that.” Jasmine chuckled, cutting her off. “Now come on, the sooner I get you out of here, the sooner I can join my party.”
She nodded, fighting the smile that threatened to grow wider on her face. “Keys are behind the door.”
Jasmine nodded and swiped them. She unlatched the woman, and she fell limp into Jasmine’s arms. She hoisted the woman over her shoulder, adjusting her balance to compensate.
Jasmine listened to the room outside, hearing nothing. She slowly opened the door to find an untouched room. Slower than before, she crept towards the outer door.
She could hear the panic of battle and scuffling just outside the door. She cracked the door open, surveying the immediate area. She saw a woman dash past, and she quickly shut the door.
Jasmine bit her lip. She could escape by herself easily, but she’d have to leave the wife here. As she was thinking, the goblin woman was concentrating. Jasmine’s concentration was broken by the woman’s faint voice.
A spell circle surrounded her as the woman spoke in her kind’s native tongue. Jasmine almost dropped the woman, fearing this was a trap. But the circle slowly faded as the battle outside got louder.
A powerful warcry, one far deeper than Ursa’s, sounded throughout the hall. The goblin woman struggled to laugh despite the pain as the fighting got louder.
“He’s the best distraction.” She muttered weakly.
Jasmine pressed her ear up against the wall, hearing a flurry of steel hitting steel in the distance. The uninterrupted warcry grew closer and closer as the goblin woman shifted in her grip.
Jasmine exhaled sharply, picking up on the plan. The woman clung tightly, with both her arms and legs, to the assassin as the raging warrior approached them.
With a thundering crash, he passed.
The husband, blinded by rage, kept fighting, missing the door to his wife entirely. With a faint, but painful giggle, the goblin woman spoke. “It should be clear now.”
Jasmine opened the door quickly, ignoring the cleaved bodies and blood littering the hallway. She raced past it down to the first floor, finding signs of both Firewater’s blade and Ursa’s axe littering the stronghold.
“How the hell did Claire beat him?” She muttered, finally past all the devastation.
She’d seen steel bent and bodies crumbled, similar to Ursa’s wake. It made her trained stomach churn to see.
“Didn’t have his wife to push his buttons,” the goblin rasped
Jasmine shook her head and exhaled. She glanced out to the fight in the courtyard. Claire blocked the hole in the wall, barring escape. Ursa was fighting while weaving between volleys of arrows.
The archer was still up top, judging by the trajectory. If she were smart, she’d target Jasmine if she sprinted across the field. But the archer was also ignoring Claire, who was a far easier target.
Jasmine took a deep breath, thankful not to see any of the boys’ corpses littering the field. She slipped Firewater’s wife through the open window before following her. She picked her back up and focused.
“I’m sorry for the pain, but we need to move fast.”
With a nod, the goblin woman braced herself. She bit into Jasmine’s shirt, doing her best to stifle her cries. With all her might and energy, Jasmine sprinted across the battlefield in a blur.
Chapter 143: Extra Chapter: Toni’s Awakening
Summary:
Solo femboy content because I miss writing smut
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Toni found himself staring into the night sky through his window. He was back home in his grandmother’s estate. His mom was fighting for his freedom, but Lady Efreit was reluctant. His grandma was very protective of Toni.
But his thoughts were elsewhere.
Ever since he first laid eyes on Casseus, or Ryley, his thoughts were dominated by the boy. His striking green eyes captivated Toni’s attention. His subtle muscles from years of hard labor, even the scars that covered his skin. All of it captivated Toni.
The man had a hard time containing his smile when he thought of the butler. He could feel the giddiness that drowned out the longing he felt. Part of him missed the boy’s presence, while the other was occupied by their time together. He could still feel the firm hands on his back from the bath.
It did something to Toni that he had rarely felt in his life. It excited him sexually. For years, he was used to women throwing themselves at him, but something always held him back. Any man or woman would love to be adored by this many women, but Toni was always hesitant. Unsure as to why he didn’t take advantage of his blessing, until now.
It was ironic. His blessing affected the opposite gender only, a quirk that Anka added so her Bestowed would mate. But her chosen beauty of this generation was attracted to men, not women. It made Toni laugh.
That made him wonder if Anka was mad at him. Would she be mad at him for feeling this way? Or would she encourage him to explore his feelings? He didn’t know the answer at the moment. His contact skill was still on cooldown, still had several weeks to go. But knowing his Goddess, she’d be elated.
She would just be happy Toni was finally feeling this way. Finally in love with someone, it didn’t matter who. He could feel the warm embrace of divine energy as he thought about it. A sign he was on the right track.
He smiled as he looked up at the full moon. It was a sight he wished to share with Ryley one day. The view from his grandmother’s estate was incredibly beautiful. An apple orchid that separated the estate from the town. A bustling place with many lights and people.
His longing for Ryley grew the more he stared out the window. He pulled his blanket tightly around himself, feeling the cold night air. His mind and heart were thinking about how much better it’d be in his crush’s arms.
That wasn’t all. He had been ignoring the discomfort for quite a while now. His hand hovered over it hesitantly, wanting to ease his pain and frustration. It throbbed with need, held back by his nightgown.
He whimpered softly, not wanting to give in to the feeling. He wanted to wait. He wanted to feel this way with Ryley. Keep himself as pure as possible to be with his love. But the lust was overwhelming, seemingly encouraged by his Goddess.
Toni grasped his aching cock through his clothing, letting out a moan as he did. Much like with women, carnal pleasures like this were something he had neglected. The slightest touch made his whole body shiver. His hips thrusted instinctively, his body begging for more.
Toni’s eyelids half closed as he let his lust consume him. He rubbed his length with his hand, moaning softly. He was too engrossed in the feeling that he didn’t hear the footsteps approaching.
He was practically singing as he moaned, his whole body trembling as he rubbed. His breath was quick and his heart beating, drowning out the approaching presence. The pleasure blinded him to everything.
He was pulled out of it by a hand shaking his shoulder. His eyes were wide, and he could feel his face redden.
“Toni!” Alice cried out. “Gods, I’ve been calling you-”
Alice’s voice tapered off, not finishing her sentence. She stared into the bewildered eyes of her son, finally realizing what she had interrupted. An awkward silence fell upon the two as both mother and son’s faces reddened. Alice's thoughts raced as she tried to think about what to say.
A large part of her was embarrassed, but the other part. Well, she wanted to ignore that part. She took a deep breath, trying her best to keep her composure. She should be thankful that Toni finally seemed interested in this kind of thing. It wasn’t something he’d ever been interested in.
“Sorry… I didn’t realize what you were doing.” She muttered. Toni squirmed under her gaze, not meeting her eyes. “If I may ask, what changed?”
Toni blinked rapidly. He finally looked his mother in the eyes with confusion. “Wh-what?”
“Um, I don’t think you ever showed interest in se… this kind of thing,” Alice said awkwardly. She could feel her face burning. “What changed to make you interested?”
Toni swallowed hard. He’d always been quite open with his mother, but this seemed far different. Was it right to tell her about his lewd thoughts?
He took a deep breath and whispered. “Casseus the butler… do you remember him?”
Alice tilted her head, “You mean Ryley? Of course I remember him.”
Toni nodded his head. “Him.”
Alice tilted her head further. It took her a moment to fully process before her eyes widened. “Wait! Him? You have a crush?”
Toni nodded his head sheepishly. Alice wanted to hug her boy in excitement, but the awkwardness held her back. She knew it wouldn’t be good to hug the boy, given what she walked into.
Alice sighed, “I’d, uh, hug you, but…”
Toni gave her a shy smile that melted her heart. She forced down the overwhelming emotions and patted her boy on the head.
“That’s amazing Toni… I should, I should go now.” She whispered.
Toni gave her another awkward nod as he squirmed. Human touch felt weird at that moment, the warmth fueling his desire. Toni’s feelings were conflicted to continue given his mother’s interruptions.
Except for the moment his mother left his room, his hand was already moving. The pleasure was too addicting to not continue. He fell to his side, muffling his moans by biting his blanket. The pleasure was nearly overwhelming, but something was missing.
For some reason, Toni felt empty.
Not emotionally or hollow, but a need to be filled. It was overwhelming his pleasure as he became aware of it. An ache from within that made him squirm. He pulled off his nightgown, and his panties were quickly tossed aside as he fixated on that overwhelming feeling.
He grasped his cock with one hand, as the other glided across his thigh. He was feeling for the origin of that ache as his cock throbbed in his hand. His left hand cupped his balls, hoping that was what he needed. But it wasn’t.
It was further down. Some place he’d never thought of when it came to pleasure. His middle finger grazed against his hole, causing his whole body to shiver violently. A wave of pleasure caused his mind to blank.
He came to after realizing what his finger was doing subconsciously. He was thrusting in and out with his finger as his other hand continued to stroke his shaft. It melted his mind to feel the overwhelming pleasure. He bit tightly on the blanket as his finger went deeper and deeper into his tight hole.
His hand was slick with precum as he continued to pleasure himself. He squirmed on his side, his hips thrusting. His blanket was now ruined with his arousal as he kept going. His mind was dominated by one desire and one desire alone. He wished his finger were Ryley. He wished Ryley were giving him this pleasure.
He wished for Ryley to be in him.
The moment he thought that, his finger grazed against something that shot pleasure throughout his whole body. His cock throbbed wildly in his hand as it leaked. Toni moaned into the blanket, holding back his orgasm.
He brushed his finger against the spot one more time, his whole body jerking. It was far too much pleasure. Toni kept rubbing the spot within him as he thought of Ryley. He longed for Ryley to give him this pleasure.
He went faster and faster with his finger, forgoing his cock entirely. He only cared for the feeling his finger was giving him at that moment. He arched his back as he whined into the blanket.
Toni let go of the blanket as he sang, “FuUuUck!”
His whole body shivered as his insides tightened around his finger. His cock throbbed one final time before white, hot cum shot out, staining the blanket. Toni’s whole body shook with each release, his eyes rolled back, and his body went limp.
He didn’t care about making a mess or being heard, all he cared about was how good that felt. He lay on his side, breathing heavily as he slowly recovered. His body was covered in sweat, and his thigh coated in his seed. It burned his skin, adding to the pleasure still coursing through his body.
“Anka… I wish to be with him.”
Chapter 144: Mad Dash
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Claire was the first to notice Jasmine sprinting across the battlefield, her experience with her former teacher helping to keep track of the assassin’s movements. For the first time since the battle started, Claire pressed forward. The hole in the wall was left unattended as she raced to intercept.
In between the two was an ever-growing crowd of traffickers. Some joined the fight, while others raced towards the exits. Claire had already cut down several women trying to escape through the hole, but she now needed to protect Jasmine.
She slammed into an approaching combatant with her defensive strike, then shoved the woman to the ground. She didn’t have time to stop and fight, her main priority was quickly approaching.
Jasmine spotted Claire as a wave of relief washed over her. She had to stop since her path was blocked by Ursa and the woman that were trying to contain her. Jasmine studied the battlefield for a moment, still in the shadow of the stronghold. She knew the moment she stepped into the sun that archer would find her.
She took a deep breath and shifted the goblin woman into more of a prince carry. She could probably take an arrow or two, but Firewater’s wife couldn’t. She let the woman get comfortable, silencing her groans of pain.
“Told you,” the woman muttered. “Should have left me behind.”
Jasmine was biting her lip, scanning for any route she could take. Ursa had her hands full entirely, and Claire was slowly making progress towards her.
“Shut up,” Jasmine said sharply. “Doing this so your husband can fight without worry.”
The goblin woman studied Jasmine closely, letting out a huff. She didn’t argue further. She understood why Firewater had never attacked this place, even when he had the strength.
Jasmine glanced at the hole in the wall. Women were still attempting to leave through there, only to be bombarded with Elsie’s spells. A series of fire, ice, and lightning rained down to keep the traffickers at bay.
Still no sign of Astrid.
“She’s not here.” Jasmine muttered. She steadied her breathing, finally finding an opening. Astrid could wait for now. She tightened her grip and raced forward, hoping her speed would save her.
Jasmine was right. Terra noticed her the moment she stepped out of the shadows. Panic flickered across the archer’s face when she realized who Jasmine carried. Their insurance was about to vanish. If that goblin escaped, Firewater would unleash his monsters.
Terra felt the sweat drip down her still nude body as a shiver went down her spine. She knocked her bow and released a volley of arrows at the sprinting woman. All of them missed their marks.
This was no time to panic.
She steadied her breathing. Her heart rate slowed as she tracked the racing assassin. She knocked one arrow and slowly exhaled her breath.
The tip of the arrow glowed green as she readied her skill. It was easier for her to hit with this, but it lost quite a bit of damage. Didn’t matter, she needed to slow the woman down.
Halfway through her exhale, she released the arrow. The arrow flew in a streak of magic, embedding itself deep in Jasmine’s left shoulder. The assassin tumbled, losing her grip on the goblin woman.
Claire watched in horror. She pushed past the women between her and Jasmine, only to be intercepted by two traffickers. One woman swung wildly at her, the other attempted to flee.
Claire didn’t hesitate. She slashed at the second woman while batting the first’s sword away. The first woman lost her balance, allowing Claire to easily stab the woman. Claire did so quickly and coldly.
She shoved the body to the side and pressed forward. Thankfully, Jasmine had already moved. She was shielding the goblin woman with her body, the arrow narrowly missing her joint.
Claire slid to her side, covering them with both her shield and body. She felt arrows bounce off her armor, a few landing in the leather. None of them penetrated deep enough to hurt her.
“Jaz!” Claire cried. “Are you okay?”
Jasmine took a labored breath, suppressing her urge to scream. She nodded and inspected the goblin woman beneath her. “Fine. Are you okay?”
“Ow,” the woman groaned, but she nodded weakly.
Jasmine exhaled and reached for the arrow in her shoulder. Claire didn’t react fast enough to stop her. Jasmine yanked it free without flinching then moved to get up.
“Wait! Let m-”
“No,” Jasmine said sternly. “You’re needed to fight. Trail me until we make it to the wall, then return.”
Claire wanted to argue, but Jasmine’s tone was ice cold. Determination was in her eyes. Claire felt an arrow impact her armor, this one hitting harder.
“Fine.” Claire said, raising her shield with Jasmine. “But get to Ana, and don’t rejoin until you’re healed.”
Ursa moved in front of the three, putting her body between them and the traffickers. Her rational thought returned as she paced around them, scaring the panicked combatants while Claire watched the archer.
She blocked a volley of arrows that attempted to hit Jasmine, her shield now littered with arrows. It glowed with magical power, returning some of the damage back upon the archer.
Claire smirked, confirming its magic worked with long-range attacks.
The barrage of arrows paused as Jasmine struggled to her feet. Claire helped her balance the goblin woman in her arms.
“Oh shit, they have her!” a trafficker cried in panic.
“Fuck!” One brave trafficker cried out. “Get her.”
The woman stepped forward to charge, but was met by Ursa’s axe. The woman’s body crumpled against the strike, nearly being cleaved in two. The panic in her eyes solidified in her death as her body flew to the side.
Claire watched the fear settle in their eyes as Jasmine took off. She raced behind Jasmine, hearing a stampede of feet as the mob gave chase.
Ursa moved to intercept. She wasn’t enough to keep the whole group away, too many slipped past her. She could slow the majority of them down, but quite a few slipped past her.
Her rational thought finally gave out as she focused on the group in front of her, leaving Claire to deal with the stragglers. Jasmine was halfway to the wall now as the arrows began to rain down again. The assassin moved erratically, doing her best to be unpredictable as she tried to dodge the attacks.
Claire bashed the fastest trafficker with her shield, causing the woman to crash to the ground. She tumbled to the side as four more raced towards Jasmine. Claire moved to intercept them again, but one stopped to meet her.
Claire blocked the dagger thrown her way as the woman readied her sword. Claire grit her teeth and readied her defensive strike, meeting the woman’s swing head-on. Claire smashed the woman’s arm to the side, leaving her open for an attack.
Claire didn’t hesitate to silence her screams.
With deadly precision and speed, she sliced at the woman’s throat, covering herself in blood. She kicked the woman’s struggling body to the ground and pressed forward, a chilling coldness in her chest.
Jasmine abandoned the crazy weave, sprinting straight towards the hole. Her body was bathed in ethereal light as Ana was finally within range.
A new problem emerged as the previously fleeing traffickers spotted Jasmine. She was now boxed in between two groups of women, one chasing her down from behind and the other blocking her escape.
Jasmine pressed forward, feeling an arrow graze her right arm. She had to make it out of the fortress with Firewater’s wife. It was her only goal at the moment.
Jasmine watched as an icewall erupted from the ground, freezing one unlucky woman. Before Jasmine could even question the placement, a firewall emerged parallel to it.
Elsie’s magic carved a path forward for Jasmine, leaving only one woman between Jasmine and the wall.
Chapter 145: Empty Resistance
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The goblin woman was slung over Jasmine’s right shoulder, limiting her arm’s movement. She didn’t have room to throw properly, and trying to stab or slice with it would risk Firewater’s wife falling off again. Her left arm had limited mobility, partially alleviated by Ana’s magic.
She pulled her knife from its sheath with her left hand. She didn’t need to hit the woman, she just needed her to duck. She flicked her wrist and sent her knife flying towards the lone woman. As expected, the clearly panicking woman ducked in fear from the knife.
Jasmine jumped the woman, barely clearing her. The goblin woman cried out as Jasmine’s landing jolted her battered body.
“Fuck me!” The goblin groaned, clinging weakly to Jasmine’s arm.
Jasmine readjusted her and kept moving. She didn’t have time to worry about her pain right now. The assassin made it out of the stronghold and was sprinting towards the woods.
Terra watched the woman, fear slowly creeping in. She shot one last arrow, a feeble attempt to stop the assassin, but the distance was too far. She had wasted most of her mana on attacking her fellow Ravian.
“Gods…” She muttered as she stumbled for a moment. She scoured the courtyard looking for her employer. The one woman who could turn the tide was nowhere to be seen. Did it get to her?
“Oh shit,” Terra muttered to herself. She felt the wind pick up, sending a shiver through her sweat-covered body. “Where the fuck are you?”
Claire didn’t relax until Jasmine disappeared into the woods. She had followed her lover through Elsie’s magic, kneeing the ducking woman flat. She now stood in the gap in the wall, staring down at the panicking women as the sun began to set.
Ursa carved a path towards Claire, forcing the traffickers into a corner. Some tried to scatter, while the others tried the less threatening option. Claire focused on controlling them, rather than outright killing them. Using their collapsing formation against them. She needed obstacles.
It was all up to Firewater now.
Claire would trust their newly gained ally to get his revenge. He was somewhere within the stronghold, searching for the woman in charge. All she needed to focus on was keeping these women away from her backline.
The strange thing was their archer, who hadn’t moved in minutes. She hadn’t even fired an arrow since Jasmine disappeared. She was up in her perch, frozen like a statue.
Claire was too focused on controlling the woman in front of her, she didn’t notice the ground tremble. From the trees, Firewater’s legion of goblins were marching in perfect formation. Nearly one hundred goblins dressed in steel armor were marching towards the stronghold. The front line advanced in lockstep towards the gap in the wall.
The elite ones were already scaling the walls to Claire’s side. They dropped down, scaring both her and the traffickers. Claire watched the realization dawn on the women’s faces upon seeing the goblins.
Panic was an understatement. Weapons clattered to the ground as they all fled, trampling the less fortunate. Even the ones fighting Ursa stopped, many being struck down. Claire watched the elite goblins dash towards the stronghold.
Claire barely kept herself from slashing when something tapped her shoulder. She spun with her sword and shield ready, pointing it at the goblin with the Admiral hat. It had a toothy grin with its hands up.
Claire blinked. It gestured with its hands, asking her to move. Claire nodded hesitantly as she saw the goblins behind it. She moved without saying a word, getting a sharp bow in response.
The goblin let out a garbled series of commands, pointing to the archer and the fleeing women. Units broke off, some giving chase to the fleeing traffickers while others moved to surround the walls.
Claire watched on with awe as Jasmine emerged beside her.
“Scared the shit out of me too.” Jasmine said with a chuckle. “This wasn’t part of the plan…”
Claire shook her head, finally found her voice. “No, but… makes this easier.”
“True, but there goes valuable experience,” Jasmine said coldly as she watched the goblins cut down the fleeing women.
Claire, for one dark moment, agreed with her sentiment. But then a creeping cold formed in her chest. She grimaced at the thought.
“Jazz,” Claire muttered. “That’s horrible…”
Jasmine shrugged. “I don’t know. Given the tattoos on these women, I’d say it’s justice.”
Claire felt nauseous thinking about. She looked at the blood on her armor and exhaled slowly. “Still… I don’t like thinking that way.”
“Well, the boys that escaped are safe, but scared of the goblins.” Jasmine continued. “Just have to worry about the ones still inside. And Ursa, she might run out of opponents.”
Claire grimaced again upon seeing Ursa cut down another fighter. The women still fighting were few and far between. Whoever was left was being hunted down by units of goblins.
It all felt too easy.
None of the women put up any real challenge, except the archer. The rest were sloppy; their form was paper-thin. They had the equipment and numbers advantage, but their resistance was pitiful. The saying Jasmine drilled into her during training was correct.
Practice matters more than levels.
These weren’t some ragtag crooks either. Their gear was expensive, their camp was established. They even had the backing of nobles. So how did these women even gain power or influence?
Reyna and that Ravian archer were the exceptions here, but the rest seemed too much like fodder. They looked tough and were willing to do anything for money, yet had no bite.
It was all so confusing.
If they were this weak, anyone could have broken them. So why did it take them? Why couldn’t anyone else have done it?
Ursa crushed the last of the fighters. Her eyes locked onto the archer’s perch where the Ravian used to be. She let out a howl before her skin cracked. Her joints moved and changed as she shed her human skin.
The goblins shifted uneasily. Their blades shook in their hands, and yet none dared to move. They feared her. They feared the wolf.
Was that the answer?
Were the real fighters werewolves like Ursa? If so, where were they? Most of the women were accounted for lying among the dead, and Firewater had only mentioned Astrid and the Ravian transform.
Claire pondered the question as she watched Ursa’s wolf form run into the building, her axe clenched in her jaw.. Claire took a deep breath, noticed by Jasmine.
“Bit anticlimactic, but better than a drawn-out fight,” Jasmine muttered as she leaned against Claire.
“Yeah. You can say that again.” Claire sighed, her voice flat. “Barely met any resistance, like the bandits from before…”
“Mmm, remote area,” Jasmine said, wrapping her arm around Claire. “You don’t post your best fighters here.”
“I-I guess, but…” Claire couldn’t quite put into words what she was so upset about. Did she want to fight more? “I don’t know.”
“Too easy, right? Like anyone could have done this?” Jasmine chuckled. She gripped Claire tightly. “That’s exactly the problem. It would have taken the Knights less time to route these traffickers out, but clearly, they haven’t.”
“Did both sides just get lazy then?” Claire asked, feeling the hole in Jasmine’s shirt. The arrow wound was mostly healed, but still bleeding. “Didn’t expect anyone to cross them or to call them out?”
“So it seems, but Astrid will almost surely put up a fight,” Jasmine said.
As if on cue, a window on the second floor shattered. A body was thrown out of the stronghold and tumbled to the ground. Green blood splattered the field, as Firewater shakily got to his feet.
His armor was damaged, a mix of bite marks and claw marks littering the steel. He pointed his sword at the window he flew out of, letting out another warcry. In a blur of movement, his assailant jumped down to meet him.
A humanoid wolf landed on its hind legs. It looked different from Ursa’s hybrid form, more sickly and missing patches of fur. Its wounds quickly healed as it snarled at Firewater.
“That must be Astrid.”
Chapter 146: Hostages Freed
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Claire stepped forward on instinct to help Firewater, but the lead goblin barred her path. It tipped its admiral hat at her, then shook its head. Claire hesitated, torn between assisting Firewater and sticking to her word.
Jasmine hadn’t moved. Firewater’s wife had already filled her in. “This is his revenge, Claire.”
Claire looked back at Jasmine, whose hand still rested on her hip. Then she looked back at the goblin man, who was circling the wolf-hybrid. His left eye was swollen shut due to a gash, his thigh torn open. He was a mess.
“Can he win?” Claire asked the goblin.
It hesitated momentarily before nodding. The gesture was anything but confident, Claire could tell. It grimaced with each blow exchanged between the two.
“I was told to step in if he can’t,” Jasmine said, pulling Claire back into an embrace. “She knew he’d be mad, but she would rather have him alive than avenged.”
Claire bit her lip, eyes lingering on the werewolf. Compared to Ursa’s wolf form, Astrid’s was grotesque. Ursa was savage but beautiful in her hybrid form. Astrid’s form looked feral and twisted like it was corrupted.
From the stronghold, an Elite goblin emerged. It signaled to the admiral goblin beside her, getting a garbled command in return. The heavy doors to the stronghold opened, revealing four of the elite goblins followed by a group of boys. Fear was evident in their expressions as they huddled together. The elite goblins herded them towards the hole in the wall.
Astrid stopped, her sickly yellow eyes focused on the group as they cowered in fear of it. The sight seemed to enrage the wolf, letting out a ferocious growl.
The boys let out screams as they scrambled away from the wolf. Claire wanted to do the same. She could feel the fear settle within her. Every instinct in her told her to run, but Jasmine kept her grounded.
Astrid tried to lunge towards the boys, only for Firewater to grab her hind leg. The goblin abandoned his blade to anchor her, rotating and slamming her to the ground. The move mirrored what Claire did to end their duel.
Despite the fear, a chuckle escaped Claire. “Did I teach him that?”
“I doubt it.” Jasmine said, though there was a flicker of pride in her voice. She held Claire close, her eyes on the boys and the goblins, trying to calm them. “But if he learned just from experiencing it once… he’d be one hell of a student.”
Her voice softened into a chuckle with her jab at Claire. Claire took a bit of offense to the last statement, scoffing and pulling away from Jasmine’s embrace.
The admiral goblin tilted its head at the two, a confused look on its face. Claire let herself be pulled back into Jasmine’s embrace, giving the goblin a warm smile. It returned its attention to the group approaching them.
Claire could see their state better now. The boys held tightly to one another, their skin covered in bruises and dried blood. Their clothes were more like thrown-together rags, dirty and filled with holes. They were still panicked but the goblins kept them in check.
The admiral goblin made a clicking noise that the elite goblins responded in kind. It nodded then turned to Claire, nodding once more.
“I think that means that’s all of them,” Jasmine whispered. “Probably best if we deal with them.”
“Right,” Claire muttered as Jasmine let go of her. She took a deep breath, thinking for a moment. “Jasmine, see if you can find Ursa. I’ll grab Elsie and Ana, and we’ll leave the boys with Lily. She should be able to help their wounds and keep them calm.”
Jasmine pursed her lips, eyeing the fight still going on between Firewater and the werewolf. She was surprised she didn’t have to step in yet.
“I’d rather stay here, in case things go south,” Jasmine responded.
“We can handle that,” Claire said sternly as she approached the huddle of boys. “But you’re the only one who could find and help Ursa if she needs it. So please, go find her.”
Jasmine nodded, understanding the logic. She raced towards the stronghold as Claire knelt before the boys. They stared at her with a mix of fear and hope.
“Hello, my name is Claire.” She said softly. “I understand that these goblins are scary, but they are here to help. I’m very grateful to them for rescuing all of you. Now, if you continue with us, we’ll take you to my party member. Okay?”
They stared at Claire with confusion. It took a moment, but they nodded. Their eyes wandered to the goblins surrounding them, who stood motionless.
“Good, I’ll walk with you to the treeline. Then I’ll have to return, I need to help that man.” She pointed to Firewater, who was able to knock the wolf back. “You’ll be safe with Lily, she has purple hair and glasses. If you’re injured, let her know.”
With their hesitant nods, Claire stood and nodded to the admiral. Its whistle set the elite goblins in motion. The boys flinched, but followed. Claire walked beside the boys, knowing they’d feel more at ease with a human.
She glanced back, checking the state of Firewater’s fight. Despite his injuries, the man was still fighting. His fists cracked against the wolf, but he was slowly making progress. The wolf looked far more beaten up, with its healing slowing.
She ripped her eyes off the fight to the boys beside her. They were incredibly young, most barely even teenagers. It made her skin crawl knowing what state they were in. Her stomach twisted the more she thought about it, but she smiled. It put the boys at ease, so she forced a smile.
At the treeline, Elsie raced towards them. Lily held the hand of one of the boys from the previous group, while Ana was kneeling beside another. Relief washed over the boys as they recognized each other.
Without a word or noise, the elite goblins marched to form a perimeter around them. They joined several units of goblins who set up a perimeter. Claire felt relieved knowing both sets of boys were now safe.
She exhaled hard. “Elsie, Ana, with me. Lily, keep watch over the boys. Check for wounds.”
All three nodded before Ana joined Elsie on Claire’s other side. Both twins looked back, unease clear on their faces.
“Th-they seem to be fine physically,” Ana whispered to Claire. “But there are clear signs of abuse…”
“There’s mental damage too,” Elsie muttered. “Some of them are acting far younger than their age, others barely say a word. And the ones who are more normal, flinch when we reach out…”
Claire grimaced as her stomach twisted. “I guess Jasmine was right… This is their justice.”
Elsie nodded. “I-I hate it but… it’s hard to feel bad for them.”
“Agreed,” Ana whispered. She grabbed Claire’s hand, giving it a faint squeeze. “H-how are you feeling? Did you throw up?”
Claire shook her head. “Sad to say, but it was easier this time. My stomach feels heavy and notted, but… I kept it down.”
Ana studied Claire’s expression before nodding. “That’s good. We-we’ll talk more about it after this…”
“Sounds good, how did Elsie do?” Claire asked Ana, ignoring Elsie.
“She threw up already, but seems better now,” Ana said with a small smile.
“Hey!” Elsie shot back. “I threw up a bit in my mouth, okay? And you could have asked me.”
“True, but you would have lied.” Claire’s smirk faded the moment they made it to the wall.
Claire took a deep breath as the twins fell silent. They entered in through the gap, finding Firewater in worse shape, his left arm limp at his side. His opponent was in a similar state, half transformed now. Astrid was a grotesque mix of human and wolf, snarling with bloodied teeth.
The two circled one another, verbally taunting one another. Firewater had a mad-looking smile, but was sluggish.
On the other side, two wolves circled each other. Ursa’s white wolf against a darker brown wolf. Ursa didn’t have her axe, though.
Jasmine reappeared with it beside Firewater. The goblin man spat blood before grabbing the axe. His smile grew wider as he let out a maniacal laugh.
“Finally. I can repay you for everything you did to Silkie.”
Chapter 147: Punisher’s Axe
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The goblins formed up around their leader’s fight, most flinching with each hit Firewater took. Claire could see them bare their fangs at Astrid, fighting their urge to join. The moment one stepped forward, all of their weapons turned on it. Discipline won out over bloodlust, and they held the line.
Claire and the twins lined up beside the admiral goblin as they watched the fight devolve. Claire was puzzled about how she had won against Firewater, given his strength against Astrid. Did her maneuver take him off guard that much? Or did he let her win?
Astrid was slowly losing her ground, her wolf qualities slowly fading. The fatigue was quickly taking over her and Claire could see the fear in her eyes. Fear of Firewater and the axe he wielded. The crazed animal that threw him out of the stronghold gave way to a desperate woman clinging to survival.
She turned to focus on Ursa, who was chasing the archer down. The brown wolf ran towards the hole in the wall, towards salvation, but Ursa was faster. She viciously bit into the Ravian’s hind leg, causing her to stumble.
‘She was running?’ Claire thought to herself.
She assumed all Ravians were prideful warriors, yet here one was attempting to flee. It amazed her how fast the two could shift between their hybrid and wolf forms. In less than a second, they could transition to standing bipedally. She watched Ursa pounce and land in her hybrid form, grappling with the archer.
Ursa was fighting for blood as she clawed at the archer’s hide. It was like watching a predator catching its prey. The brown wolf was fighting to survive, to escape. It was going even smoother than Claire had hoped.
She looked at the state of the stronghold, dead traffickers littering the grounds. Several were taken prisoner and rounded up, bound together by chains. It was a far easier endeavor than they expected. Fighting the goblins she stood beside was harder than this.
A mix of disappointment and frustration crept up again. She had all this anger built up from the traffickers’ deeds and the state of the boys, but no good outlet. Also, the fact that this could have been handled months ago by the knights. Much like with the village of Amara’s troubles.
Her frustration overwhelmed her feelings of regret and remorse for killing at that moment. Part of her hoped Firewater would falter so she could step in. She grimaced as she thought about it, a pain growing in her chest.
Maybe she enjoyed fighting more than she thought.
Firewater breathed heavily, his fatigue making it harder and harder to keep going. His left arm was slowly getting mobility back as he circled Astrid. She was in a similar state, her body a mix of human and wolf physiology. Patches of fur and partial transformation all over.
It made Firewater smile. Last time, she used Silkie against him. Capturing her and using her as leverage against Firewater. Their previous duel was far more one-sided, with each blow Firewater delivering being inflicted upon his wife. The coward of a woman cheated.
Now he could fight her with his full strength, something her lycanthropy could barely hold out against. It felt exhilarating to use his full strength and not crumple his opponent in seconds. Something he hadn’t done in ages.
He steadied his breath as he looked at the axe Jasmine had delivered. Its magic seared his hand, rejecting his touch. It was a monster killer after all. But he fought through the pain, readjusting his grip on it.
Astrid was catching her breath slowly, her healing slowed to a crawl. She was out of energy and her wolf form was fading. She had taken too many lethal blows from the goblin man for her lycanthropy to take. She’d never seen a partial transformation like this occur.
Why? Why did they strike now? She was supposed to have replacement warriors coming after her crew was ambushed. They couldn’t have waited another week?
“Fuck.” She growled as she wiped the blood and sweat from her eyes. Their stronghold would have been better defended. How the hell did they even make it past this monstrosity before her? Did someone in their party actually best him?
Her mind was racing as Firewater finally moved. She barely caught the axe’s hilt, her hands sizzling against the enchanted grip. She forced herself close to avoid the blade, pressed chest to chest with the goblin.
Her quick thinking was met with Firewater’s head. The madman smashed his head square on her nose, as if he expected it. Astrid recoiled back, stumbling away as Firewater pressed the advantage. Another swing of the axe, a downward cleave, caused her to jump to the right, toward his weaker side, but his left hook still crashed into her jaw, knocking a fang from her mouth.
Astrid’s claws raked across his chest in return, blood spattering green across them both. They were collapsing together, burning the last of their strength. The two were struggling to continue, their health getting lower and lower. Firewater had entered the single digits and was incrementing down. He had maybe 60 seconds before his life would fade. He had to finish this.
Astrid’s lycanthropy was stemming the bleeding, but she was in a similar position. Her life was rapidly dwindling, and her chance to escape had already passed. She had no hope for surrender, and her blaze of glory wouldn’t last long. Even if she defeated this thing, she’d be swarmed by its kind. Still, she could snuff this fucker out.
She pushed her body to the limits, forcing her transformation one last time. It caused her vision to blacken, but she was able to turn one final time. She let out a gargled snarl as she pounced towards Firewater, putting her remaining strength and life into the desperate attack.
Firewater roared back, swinging Ursa’s axe with every ounce of fury and love for the woman she had tormented. The axe collided with Astrid’s shoulder, crushing bone and shattering her attack. Astrid’s body crumbled as her trajectory was thrown off, her claws not even making it to the man. Her body slammed into the ground, the axe crushing her ribcage.
She couldn’t breathe. She couldn’t even see anymore. All she could feel was the pain and the blood trickling down her body. It wasn’t long before those faded too.
Firewater collapsed with her, lying on her now human body. His body gave out completely. His vision dimmed as his panicked army swarmed him. The goblins cried out in panic as their leader lay dying, none of them knew how to save him.
But Ana did. The admiral goblin led the younger twin to Firewater, parting the panicked crowd. The goblins stirred anxiously as Firewater’s body glowed brightly. It would save the man from dying, but she couldn’t fully heal him. Ana kept her focus, feeding her magic into the warrior as Claire turned away.
One last opponent remained. The cornered archer, who had transformed back into a human. Claire felt nothing seeing her nude body, a first for her. Ursa had done the same, wanting to fight fairly. Claire kept her composure, not wanting their secret out or to react to her lover’s body.
Terra didn’t have time or the energy to question what was between Ursa’s legs. She needed to survive. She didn’t want to die here. Her bow was broken, and her arrows proved ineffective, even with wolf’s bane. This crazed berserker kept going, despite the poison. Then all of her effort was washed away by the party’s healer, cleansing the slow-acting poison.
Terra wanted to scream. None of this had gone to plan. That fucking goblin should have easily taken care of these fucking people.
Her thought was interrupted by Ursa’s fist hurtling towards her. She moved just in time, but the wall behind her crumbled. She rolled away, wanting desperately to make it out of this stronghold. She desperately scrambled to her feet, only for Ursa to already be on her. Arms like iron wrapped her throat, legs pinning her to the ground. Distance had been her advantage, she lost the moment it was gone..
Terra’s eyes widened. She struggled and clawed at Ursa, but she only tightened her grip. The warrior she was up against was far stronger than her. Her fate was sealed the moment Ursa got in close. Now she had lost her escape.
Ursa was unrelenting, squeezing the resisting Ravian tightly. A battle of strength was quickly won as Ursa forced Terra’s head to move. Terra’s eyes widened, and she tried to scream, but her air was cut off.
With one last growl, Ursa twisted. An audible crack echoed through the field, along with a shockwave. The berserker broke her opponent's neck with her bare hands. What would have killed most people, only crippled the Ravian. Her blessing spared her from an instant death.
Ursa rose to her feet. She held her hand out, ready for her axe. It was returned to her by Jasmine, who appeared with it the moment she stood up. Ursa’s consciousness was quickly returning as she gripped her axe.
“Th..thank you.” She growled, struggling to form words. Ursa held her axe just above the struggling archer’s bent neck. She reveled in the traitor’s panic as she tried to move away from her punishment. Ursa’s smile widened as she wound her axe back.
The traitor croaked out one last scream as she brought her axe down. The traitor’s head was severed from its body in a spray of blood. Her traitorous Ravian blood feeding the axe.
Ursa spat on the bleeding corpse. There would be no burial, no honor. Traitors belonged to the wilds, meat for scavengers. Her duty was done here.
Jasmine draped a cloak over Ursa’s shoulders and steadied the seething berserker. “So this is your holy mission? Executing traitors?”
Ursa nodded, her voice still returning. “Yes. Axe needs to feed on traitors.”
Chapter 148: Post-Battle Cleanup
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The elite goblins carried Firewater’s unconscious body out of the stronghold and back to the forest. The admiral goblin barked orders, directing the goblins to investigate the compound. Claire and the twins were left standing, unsure what to do.
Cleanup was handled by the goblins, who also searched the stronghold. Even the stragglers and prisoners were handled by the monsters. Jasmine and Ursa soon rejoined them, the latter carrying a grisly prize: the archer’s severed head.
“Do you have to keep that?” Elsie asked, cupping her mouth.
“Yes.” Ursa replied flatly. “Until her parents can be confirmed.”
Claire stared at the severed head, her stomach twisting. The lifeless eyes and slack jaw were sending her spiraling. She could feel the world around her spin and their words jumble together.
Ursa exhaled. She noticed Claire’s breathing and heart rate quickening. Ursa covered the traitor’s head with her cloak, shielding her paladin from it.
“Once her parents are informed and confirm her identity, then I can dispose of the head,” Ursa explained. “They deserve to be cleansed from her shame.”
Elsie gulped. For a second, she thought Ursa meant the parents would share their daughter’s fate. She tightened her hand around Claire’s, feeling the sweat on her palm. Her sister did the same, grounding both the spiraling girl and themselves.
Jasmine's gaze lingered on the goblins as they marched around the premises. She finally had time to think, her mind wandering back to the goblin woman. In the haze of battle she hadn’t registered it, but now she remembered. She had the same three animals just above her left breast.
The dog, raven, and horse.
Lily will have seen it by now. The alchemist is probably too overwhelmed with the injured to even think about it. Jasmine chuckled softly, her attention returning to her party members. They needed her at the moment.
Claire was very pale. Elsie looked greener, and Ana looked exhausted. Jasmine smiled softly and spoke. “Good work. We’ll see what the goblins find, but this was an overwhelming success.”
Claire blinked rapidly as color slowly returned to her face. Her breathing slowed, and she could hear clearly. The twins assisted her to the ground, the paladin sitting to recover better.
“Agreed.” Ursa said, tightening her cloak. “I expected more of them to carry the corrupted gift.”
“I did too.” Jasmine added. She rubbed her chin idly as she thought. “Could have been a seasonal rotation or they could have been running boys.”
Claire’s pulse spiked. Ursa glanced at her, tone sharpening. “That wouldn’t make sense. They just got new ones.”
Jasmine shrugged, “Right. Maybe the knights did something useful then.”
Claire took a deep breath. Her emotions were running wild, and her mind was still flooded with visages of the women she’d killed. She gripped the twins' hands tightly, slowly coming back.
“I doubt that,” Elsie said, wincing. Claire’s grip was like iron. “Ow! Why would they act now?”
“I don’t know. But I’m glad they, or whoever, did.” Jasmine said, kneeling before Claire. “I don’t know how we’d handle more than a handful of them.”
Claire could think again, her emotions under control. She loosened her grip on the twins’ hands. “Yeah. Astrid looked unstoppable for a moment there…”
“Makes me wonder how you beat Firewater,” Jasmine teased gently. “Wasn’t expecting you to throw your sword?”
Claire shook her head. “I-I think he was testing us…”
“That would make sense,” Jasmine said, getting to her feet. “He was looking for help to rescue his wife.”
“Or you really did just catch him off guard,” Elsie offered as she stood up. She brushed her dress off and offered her hand to Claire.
“I highly doubt that.” Claire said with a smile.
“I don’t.” Ana’s voice was soft, but certain. Her face reddened when Claire turned toward her. “I think you’re stronger than you believe.”.
“Maybe.” Claire pulled her in close, hugging the younger twin. “Thank you. I know you’re very observant.”
Ana nodded against Claire’s chest. She squirmed in Claire’s embrace, her cheeks burning as Claire kissed her forehead. Elsie just laughed..
‘Congrats.’ Elsie teased. ‘All those years of watching her finally paid off.’
‘Shush. Enjoying this too much.’ Ana retorted.
Jasmine tapped Claire’s shoulder, grabbing her attention. She pointed towards the forest and said, “We should go check on Lily. She’s probably overwhelmed.”
Claire nodded and let go of Ana. Ursa had already left, and Claire watched her leave through the breach in the wall. She held Ana’s hand and guided the dazed twin towards the forest.
Elsie offered her hand to Jasmine with a smug smile. Jasmine rolled her eyes and took it. None of them noticed the confused looks from the goblins. They were focused on other issues.
The admiral goblin tilted its head, staring after them before shaking it and returning to its reports.
Lily was indeed overwhelmed. Silkie’s condition was bad, but stable. The boys were more traumatized than wounded, and the goblins even brought their wounded to her. She learned that healing potions did work on goblins.
She was rapidly trying to produce more potions and keep the boys from freaking out. It was more than one alchemist could handle. The goblins tried their best, but only ended up scaring the boys. Lily was rushing from one task to another.
Then Firewater’s unconscious body was laid before her. Silkie immediately tore herself from her bedding, ripping stitches in her rush to reach him.
“Silkie!” Lily yelled sternly. “Stop! You’re undoing your treatment! He’s just unconscious.”
The goblin woman didn’t even flinch. Her gaze locked on Firewater’s chest, easing only when she saw it rise and fall. She finally felt the pain from moving. She winced and collapsed beside Firewater, ignoring Lily entirely.
“Gods above.” Lily huffed. Her glasses were fogging up due to sweat, and she was at her wits' end. “Both of you are so troublesome.”
Lily’s eyes caught on Silkie’s birthmark. She hadn’t noticed it before, she was too focused on her injuries. She moved in closer, her mind already racing with questions. Right as she was about to speak, a boy tugged on her dress..
“Miss Lily? Jace isn’t breathing right…”
Lily shook her head, putting her questions off for now. She rushed to the boy’s side, finding Jace breathing heavily. The symptoms sent dread down Lily’s spine.
It was the withdrawals.
“Of course they used these boys too…” Lily muttered before biting her thumb. She was too far from the carriage and her supplies to ease their symptoms. She fumbled with her pouch before giving the boy a potion to ease his symptoms. He’d have to hold out until they made it back.
Lily surveyed the boys around her. It was reasonable to assume they’d all been tested on, but no other boys showed signs yet.
Ursa was the first to arrive at the makeshift base. She spotted Lily kneeling beside the boys, relief washing over her for only a moment. Then she noticed the boy beside Lily. Anger consumed her. She nearly threw the traitor’s head in disgust. This bitch used these boys like toys. She had half a mind to damn her entire bloodline.
Thankfully, her party members arriving behind her calmed her down slightly. Ursa kept walking, wanting to rid herself of the traitor already. She walked past the goblins towards solitude. She needed to commune with her elders and ancestors.
Claire, Elsie, and Ana rushed to help Lily. Jasmine watched Ursa walk off, trailing her. She was curious about how Ursa could contact her tribe and didn’t get to see her do it last time.
Claire checked on Firewater, then on his wife. Her hand stopped upon seeing that Silkie was also marked like Firewater.
Silkie struggled to smile. “So… you saw his back?”
Claire nodded slowly. “Yes.”
“Well, neither of us knows what it means.” Silkie laughed and struggled to sit up. “All I know right now is that I can trust you. Despite never meeting you, I feel at ease.”
“I am a Goddess’s champion.” Claire said simply.
“That makes sense.” Silkie exhaled weakly. She rubbed her mark, warmth radiating from it. Claire expected her to elaborate, but was caught off guard by her words.
“Just promise me none of you fondled his back.”
Chapter 149: Tired Banquet
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Silkie passed out shortly after her conversation with Claire. She lay curled against her husband’s chest, holding tightly to him even in sleep. Claire left the two alone after making sure both were okay. She finally felt the fatigue of battle as she began to relax.
She ignored the aches and tiredness to look after the boys. Ana and Lily were still attending to the goblins, something that felt wrong. Seeing healing magic being used on monsters made Claire’s head hurt, but she, too, ignored that. The boys came first.
Both Claire and Elsie gathered wood for a fire. Neither spoke much as they tried to get lost in the rhythm of collecting fuel. Claire tried to drown out the thoughts that crept in, the faces of the women she slew. A new feeling of disappointment with how easy the fight was, then shame in feeling that way.
Elsie was in a similar headspace. She was more focused on getting kindling, but her mind was elsewhere. Her magic was far more potent than she realized, especially her fire. The screams of her enemy as she lit them on fire echoed in her mind. It was awful, but was easier than last time.
For both of them, it was easier to stomach this fight. Maybe it was the type of women these traffickers were, or that it did, in fact, get easier with time. A part of both of them felt hollow.
By the time Claire returned with her second load of logs, Ursa had returned. She was speaking to them softly, her massive frame oddly gentle. Claire watched idly as Ursa conversed with the boys. The scene was far better than her thoughts.
“Still struggling?” Jasmine whispered from behind her, causing her to flinch. “The high of battle wore off, and all that’s left are your thoughts.”
“Yeah, that Ravian’s head didn’t help.” Claire said with a weak smile.
“Gods, please don’t remind me,” Elsie muttered, clutching her stomach. Claire hadn’t even noticed her approach. “I’m glad Ursa spared the boys of the sight…”
Jasmine chuckled softly. “If only you saw what happened to it… Even made me queasy.”
Claire glanced at Jasmine in bewilderment. There wasn’t much that would make Jasmine sick, so it had to be gruesome. “There’s something that could make you sick?”
“Did her wolf form…” Elsie started but couldn’t finish the thought.
“Consume it?” Jasmine asked, with a sly smile. Her laugh grew as she continued. “No, she offered it a pack of wolves… I swear I saw her eyes move before they tore into it.”
Claire shuddered. She didn’t want to hear any more of it. “Please stop. Let’s not talk about it. I’d rather not know.”
“Sorry…” Jasmine’s smile dropped, and she nodded. “Um, I did get to see her commune with her people. That was interesting. Her wolf appeared before her like a ghost.”
“Oi!” Ursa yelled, spooking the boys around her and silencing the camp’s chatter. “You were fucking watching?”
Jasmine’s smile returned, and she nodded. “Learned quite a bit about the lengths of your senses.”
Ursa’s eye twitched and for a moment, her eyes glowed. But she let out a slow exhale and looked back at the frightened boys.
“I apologize.” She said with a soft tone. “My party member disrespected my Goddess and tradition… Sorry for scaring you all.”
To Claire’s bafflement, the boys seemed to relax again. She had tried to converse with a few of them, but they were far too frightened. But Ursa had them talking and even a few smiling.
“Think I offended her?. “Jasmine whispered. She wrapped her arms around the two women, pulling them closer. “I’ll apologize if I did, but I was too curious…”
“Mmm, I would apologize anyway,” Elsie replied. “It’s probably a sacred ritual.”
“We’ll see,” Jasmine said as all three watched her interact with the previously frightened boys.
“It’s amazing how good she is with them…” Claire muttered aloud. For the first time all day, her mind wasn’t focused on battle. It was on a much warmer thought.
“She’d make a good mother…”
Ursa froze. Even in the dim light, Claire could see Ursa’s face redden. The boy she was holding up was now motionless in the air. The warrior froze mid-sentence.
Her reaction elicited laughter from all three. The overwhelming tension from before was now gone, replaced with a much cozier feeling. Claire finally stepped forward, leaving Jasmine’s embrace.
“Let’s get this fire started…” She said, setting the logs up. She could feel the emptiness in her stomach. “Getting hungry.”
Claire was surprised yet again at the goblins’ efficiency. They quickly took over the cooking, having gathered supplies from the stronghold. She expected the food to be bland or inedible, yet she scarfed the soup down.
The goblin cooks even had aprons and floppy chef hats. It looked a bit ridiculous, but it brightened her mood significantly.
She was personally handed her bowl by the admiral goblin. Claire did her best to communicate with it, bowing her head in thanks. The goblin, in turn, bowed back. It brought back the idea of how surreal this whole thing was.
She was surrounded by monsters.
Not the pseudo-human monsters like Firewater or Samira, but genuine monsters. Ones that were smarter, sure, but still monsters. She ate while watching the goblins celebrate.
Cooking, laughing, even dancing around the fire while others struck up a song on crude guitars and drums. Maybe they were smarter than she assumed. She watched the goblins play their guitars and drums in bewilderment. It now made sense how these creatures could march in formation.
“How does he do it?” She muttered aloud.
The admiral goblin gave her a toothy grin. It seemed to understand her, baffling her further.
Lily sat nearby, fighting off sleep but too curious to look away. Ana was curled up with her head in the alchemist’s lap, already fast asleep.
“It has to be some sort of skill,” Lily said, with grogginess in her voice. “Maybe similar to your Bestower skill…”
“That would assume he had a stat sheet,” Elsie chimed in. She had a smug smirk on her face. “Confirming my theory.”
“Can monsters have stat sheets?” Claire asked.
“Before Samira and those two goblins, I’d have said no.” Elsie pursed her lips. “Now I’m suspecting these goblins have them too…”
“That sounds insane,” Lily said after a yawn. “But not impossible…”
“True, but Claire did bless us with our gifts,” Elsie continued. “Maybe stat sheets were Firewater’s gifts?”
Claire glanced at the sleeping goblin, his wife still sleeping on his chest. She had so many questions for the man. But it’d have to wait.
For now, he deserved to rest. And to be with his wife.
Chapter 150: What’s Next?
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The Scarlet Seraphs chose to sleep outside, despite access to the carriage. They stayed with the boys under a makeshift canopy that the goblins put together. While they had grown to trust the goblins, the boys were still wary of them.
Most of the children clung to Ursa, practically piling on top of her to do so. Lily and Ana had a few surrounding them, mainly the ones affected by withdrawals. That left Claire, Jasmine and Elsie on the outside.
Claire was happy to find the horses in good shape. Both were cleaned of dirt and any blood that splattered on them, their carriage was also left untouched. She stroked one of their muzzles with a soft smile.
“We’ll have to see if any of the carriages or horses survived,” Claire whispered to Jasmine as the two wound down. Elsie was already curled up in their blanket nest. “Would rather not have the boys in our carriage…”
“That’s a good idea,” Jasmine replied as she lay beside Elsie. “It’ll be a week’s ride to the nearest town, too. Hopefully, there we can hire drivers or adventurers.”
“Where do we even take these boys?” Elsie asked. “Can’t take them to the knights. Maybe we can take them to Fyre, but they might not take them…”
Claire considered her solution for a moment. “Maybe take them back with us?”
“Back to Restol?” Elsie asked, sitting up. She furrowed her brow. “Mom might be able to accommodate them for a few weeks… but I don’t know.”
“We might have to.” Claire insisted.
“Lady Efreit could take them in,” Jasmine said, recalling her conversation with Alice. “Could reach out to Alice.”
“For now, let’s just get to the closest town, reach out to Alice if we can, then get back to Restol.” Claire declared. She crawled behind Jasmine and under the covers. “These kids deserve warm beds and good food.”
“What about Firewater and the goblins?” Elsie asked as she lay back down. “What do we do with them? Leave them?”
“They did just take a stronghold. Could just… let them have it.” Jasmine mused.
“But the traffickers would arrive then the knights…” Claire whispered. “They’ll need to hide.”
“Where the hell would you hide all these goblins?” Jasmine chuckled.
“I don’t know, that’s tomorrow’s problem,” Claire mumbled as she felt her eyelids fall. She felt too tired to keep thinking. She cuddled up to Jasmine’s back and drifted quickly to sleep.
Claire knew it the moment her eyes closed. The ethereal light, the air thick with divine energy.
“Congratulations on the victory.” The Goddess said as She descended towards Claire. She stood before Claire, her features still obscured. “Firewater and Silkie were… unforeseen allies.”
Claire tilted her head. “You couldn’t see them?”
The Goddess shook her head with a sly smile. “I cannot see everything. They were obscured by magic… old magic.”
“Their gods?” Claire asked. She reached her hand out, offering it to her Goddess.
“Gods?” the Goddess muttered. “We did not think about … it would make sense as even Rava and Anka co-”
The Goddess cut herself off and exhaled. She accepted Claire’s hand with both of hers. She took a moment to caress Claire’s hand before continuing. “Too much information, sorry. I will look into it.”
Claire smiled. She could still only make out a few features of the Goddess’s face. “Any idea on what to do with the boys we rescued?”
“I like Jasmine’s idea.” She said, pulling Claire in for an embrace. Her voice softened as She hugged Claire. “Lady Efreit is one of the few I would trust with them.”
“That’s good to know,” Claire said, tightly holding the Goddess. Her presence felt strange against her skin. “We plan on going back to Restol, too. Take a few days to recoup, then… I don’t know. Ryley’s nearly 18 and at risk.”
The goddess pulled back from Claire, Her grey eyes scanning Claire’s face. Her smile dropped for a moment, but She spoke. “Right. Your Lady’s obsession with age…”
Claire just nodded. She could feel a pain grow within her chest. “You warned me he’d be moved to a worse place…”
“I did.” The Goddess muttered. She took a moment to think before continuing. “Elizabeth might know something. She used to coordinate tra-”
The Goddess covered her mouth, her eyes widening. “Ah, that’s private information.”
She pulled away from Claire and rubbed her chin. Claire took a moment to study her, her eyes wandering. She only stopped when the Goddess began to giggle.
“Hard to think when I can hear all your thoughts.” She cooed.
“I thought you liked it,” Claire replied coyly.
“I adore it.” The Goddess floated back to Claire, Her smirk returning. “But let me make sure I will not be punished for my mistake first.”
“Mistake?”
The Goddess nodded. “I said too much. I might even be breaking the rules for even mentioning it.”
Claire tried to speak, but the Goddess just shook her head. A moment of silence fell as the Goddess went back to hugging Claire.
“I crave these moments…” The Goddess whispered into Claire’s ear. “In our Realm, I am nothing more than a spectre. Here, I have a form. I can touch. I can smell.”
Claire let the Goddess caress her. Letting herself get distracted from the thoughts of her brother. She held tightly to the Goddess in return, feeling sad for Her.
“One thing I have been craving to try…” She muttered as she parted from Claire. Claire met Her eyes as the Goddess hesitated. Claire swore she could see Her face redden, but it was hard to tell.
The Goddess leaned in slowly, and it took Claire far too long to understand. It was only when she felt the Goddess’s breath on her skin that she realized what was happening. Claire’s breath caught as realization struck. She met the Goddess halfway.
She felt her lips tingle, and she felt magic pour into her. It was dizzying and intoxicating, making Claire’s mind fuzzy. The Goddess pulled back quickly, Her grey eyes wide. Claire’s head felt fuzzy as the Goddess let go of her.
“I-I understand now.” She stammered as Her hand brushed trembling lips. Claire felt like she was floating as the Goddess continued. “J-just makes me want more…”
“I’d love more.” Claire said without thinking.
The Goddess chuckled and caressed Claire’s cheek. “Seems some of my power spilled into you. Let me fix that.”
Her hand glowed a faint red as magic flowed into it. The feeling within Claire slowly dissipated. It felt like she was under the influence of Elsie’s skill.
“Hopefully you do not wake up with fatigue… you have a long day ahead of you.” The Goddess whispered. Her hand lingered on Claire’s cheek as she soaked in the human touch.
“I’ll be fine.” Claire said confidently as she grabbed the Goddess’s hand. She held it tightly to her cheek. “It hasn’t been as bad as that first morning.”
“And you did channel me pretty well.” The Goddess admitted. “Maybe one day we can try again under less dire circumstances.”
“Wait, I can channel you?” Claire asked, bewildered. “Like as a skill?”
“Not quite a skill.” The Goddess laughed. She pulled her hand back and started floating towards the ethereal light. “It is possible. Just need to get stronger.”
Claire’s mind spun with all the possibilities. She could pull a Goddess into reality if she got stronger? Then her mind started to wander.
“I was thinking the same thing.” The Goddess chuckled. “I would love to experience my domain.”
“You mean you’ve nev-” Claire’s voice was cut off. She could no longer speak.
“Shush.” The Goddess said with a smirk. The light became overwhelming for Claire as she was left with a few more words. “I barely have a form. Of course I have yet to have sex.”
Claire tried to laugh, but a pain shot through her body. The Goddess’s laugh reverberated in her mind as she was shaken awake.
“Claire!” A deep voice called to her.
She jolted awake, thinking there was an emergency. Her head collided with something solid as the voice let out a groan.
“Fuck!” Firewater said, clutching his bleeding nose.
Silkie was beside him, trying her best not to laugh. Claire blinked rapidly as she quickly woke up.
“Sorry! Thought we were under attack.”
Chapter 151: The Bickering Couple
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“You were glowing just now,” Firewater said, pinching his nose tightly. “Thought something was happening to you.”
Silkie pulled out a cloth and shoved it at him, plugging his bleeding nose with it. “Sorry for getting blood on your clothes.”
“Oh?” Claire tilted her head. “Don’t worry about it.”
Jasmine was already awake and trying not to laugh beside Silkie. “Told you it was normal. She was communing with our Goddess.”
“And I told you Firewater doesn’t think before he acts,” Silkie said, replacing the cloth her husband was holding. Firewater rolled his eyes in response.
Firewater’s body glowed a faint yellow as Ana groggily held her wand. Firewater glared at his wife, “Would you look at that, healing magic without all the sass.”
“More fun to annoy you, dear,” Silkie said while dabbing away the blood.
“Thank you, Ana,” Firewater said, now talking normally. He tested his now straightened nose. “Forgive me for bothering you. You must be exhausted.”
“I-it’s okay.” Ana mumbled.
“My wife could heal me, yet she chooses to be difficult.” Firewater continued. He was met with a playful punch to his shoulder.
“I barely have enough strength to stand, you jackass.” She replied. She mocked his formal tone while continuing. “Heal yourself if you’re so mighty.”
Claire expected the two to be more sentimental, given the experiences they had been put through. The goblin woman couldn’t be pried from Firewater, even at the detriment to her health last night, yet they were bickering. Though she had to admit, they both looked happy.
Jasmine sat beside her and leaned on her shoulder. They watched the two devolve into petty insults. Something that woke the entire camp with how loud they were getting. The boys cuddled up to Ursa, still fearful of the goblins.
The goblins, however, instead of stopping their leader, started laughing. Claire felt uneasy listening to them laugh, a primal fear within her at the sound they produced. It slowly passed as the two’s fight climaxed.
“Fuck, not even a thank you?” Firewater cried out. “No, ‘thank you for saving me?’ Nor an acknowledgment to our saviors? Just jabs and ridicule?!”
“Thank you? I was in there for months!” Silkie replied. She was inches from Firewater’s face. “I nearly went insane!”
The two were standing in the middle of camp, practically yelling now. Claire was over the whole thing and she stepped forward to put a stop to it. But the admiral goblin grabbed her arm. The creature shook his head with a defeated look.
This was normal.
That didn’t stop Ursa, however. She had shuffled the children away from the argument, seeing how frightened they were. She returned with glowing red eyes and fury.
“Would you two shut the fuck up?!” She snarled. Ursa was barely holding on to her consciousness, her berserker instincts threatening to take over. “You’re scaring the fucking boys!”
Firewater and Silkie returned Ursa’s glare, the two stopping for a moment. Almost at once, the two responded to Ursa.
“How dare you yell at my wife!”
“Don’t you talk to my husband like that!”
Their anger turned to Ursa as Firewater approached the Ravian. Despite his injuries, the goblin man would defend Silkie’s honor. Silkie, in turn, began to glow with magic. Ursa approached the man, cracking her knuckles.
“Stop!” Claire yelled. The command in her voice caused even the goblins to turn to her. Ursa immediately froze along with Firewater. Silkie, still glowing with magic, glared at Claire.
“Enough.” Claire’s words rang sharp. Silkie’s magic dissipated while Firewater lowered his head. “You should be planning for your people’s future, not arguing. What happens now? Do you hide here? Wait to be slaughtered?”
“We have a stronghold now, we cou-” Firewater tried to say.
“And immediately be found?” Claire cut him off. Annoyance was evident in her voice now. “You’d have the entire royal army after you.”
“Are we supposed to go back to scavenging?” Silkie asked. She stood beside Firewater, her arm wrapped around his. Her voice was softer now. “Return to the wilds like animals?”
“I don’t know,” Claire said, calming down. “We would have discussed that had you two not fought all morning.”
Firewater bowed his head to Claire. He let out an exasperated sigh, then forced Silkie to bow her head too. “I apologize for our behavior.”
“It’s okay, we just need to figure this out.” Claire continued, “Did your goblins find any carriages or horses that can be used?”
Firewater looked to the admiral goblin, who started speaking. The two exchanged a series of gargled noises and grunts before Firewater spoke again. “Yes. They found the carriages used to transport the children. Should fit fifteen boys in each.”
“Okay,” Claire said with an exhale. She was worried the boys would need to be crammed into their carriage and all the problems that would create. “We’ll need two to transport the boys, take whatever else.”
Firewater nodded and relayed it to the admiral goblin. The goblins, who were surrounding them, dispersed. Some headed to the stronghold while others started their duties around camp. Claire waited until the goblins were all gone before continuing.
“Now, future plans.” Claire exhaled and rubbed her forehead. “It’ll be hard to convince any noble or village to house or even coexist with you.”
“What about Amara?” Elsie asked. “They welcomed Samira easily.”
“That was one snake woman, not an entire army of goblins.” Jasmine countered. “Also, it’ll be hard to convince the Ravians that are on their way.”
“Yeah, and if Hailey’s plan works, the knights would join too.” Elsie conceded.
“Could be possible in the future,” Lily spoke softly. She scrunched her eyebrows in pain. She had to channel the Goddess’s power again last night. “Once they rebuild Amara village, there’s a remote stronghold open.”
“Maybe,” Jasmine replied. She wrapped her arm around Lily’s waist and pulled her close. “But convincing anyone would take time we don’t have.
“It’ll likely be abandoned after it’s made public.” Elsie mused. Her younger sister was clinging to her, still exhausted from her efforts the night before.
“Until then, there are caves we can use.” Firewater said, rubbing his chin.
Silkie tilted her head, “So like, Jasmine explained a few things, but is homosexuality really normalized?”
Claire turned to her, bewildered. It took her a moment to even remember the meaning of the word as Jasmine replied. “Ever since men’s birthrates began to dwindle.”
The goblin woman rubbed her chin, deep in thought. “Interesting. It was taboo for… goblins. So is it normal for human society? Like, are all your parents two women?”
“Yes,” Jasmine said, amused. “And before you ask, no, men are still needed to reproduce. We just have to pay for it now.”
Firewater furrowed his brow. “But why do the boys look so… girly?”
“Do you not know of the Tyrant?” Claire asked. The two froze for a moment, recognition crossed their faces. She continued, “He went against the gods and as punishment, men were punished. They stopped looking like Firewater and became the weaker gender.”
Both goblins were lost in thought, and silence fell over the group. Claire exchanged glances with her party members. They all seemed to agree. They knew something.
Firewatter exhaled slowly, glancing at his wife. “For another time, my dear.”
Silkie nodded. “I’m not even going to try to lie. We were far too obvious.”
“And you can’t tell us, I assume.” Elsie chimed in.
The two nodded in unison.
“Figures,” Elsie muttered.
“All we can give you is our recognition,” Silkie said. She glanced hesitantly at Firewater before continuing. “There are reasons and restrictions for why we can’t tell you anything. Your Goddess will know why.”
The two looked to Claire. “Old magic. From before the Tyrant’s betrayal. It shrouded them from Her vision.”
“That’d explain Firewater’s appearance,” Jasmine muttered.
“And the Gods on your marks?” Lily asked. “They’d have to be from before then.”
“We-were they killed by him, too?” Ana asked aloud.
Claire felt her Goddess’s nudge, a sign they were on to something. She felt goosebumps run down her neck as she pondered the possibilities. One question remained.
“If their gods were from his time, why are they here now?”
Chapter 152: Unanswered Questions
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Neither of them had an answer for Claire’s question. Not because they were hiding something, but because they didn’t know either. That only frustrated her more. She no longer felt the divine presence of her Goddess either. She let out her frustrations with a slow exhale.
“Another question we won’t get the answer to yet,” Claire muttered.
“My money is on your Goddess’s birth,” Jasmine whispered to her. She squeezed Claire’s hip, grabbing her attention. “Samira could have just been an anomaly, but two more just like her? Too many coincidences.”
Claire acted like Jasmine wasn’t speaking to her, the assassin’s voice was barely audible to her. It was clear she wanted secrecy. Her words made sense, but all three anomalies were far older than a few months.
“Can you tell us how old you are?” Claire asked.
Firewater pursed his lips, taking a moment to think. He glanced at his wife, who nodded, “6 years. Before our duel, you asked what was my oldest memory. It was 6 years ago when I met Silkie.”
Claire glanced at the goblin woman. “It’s the same for me.”
“6 years ago?” Jasmine muttered. “I don’t know… maybe your Goddess was born because of them then.”
Claire continued the charade, not letting them know Jasmine was whispering to her. “Interesting. I wonder if Samira awakened around that time, too.”
“Fuck!” Lily cried out. Her face strained as her head throbbed. “We didn’t even ask!”
Claire glanced at Jasmine, the assassin deep in thought. “Something to discuss later. We’ll have to drop it for now, don’t think either one will give us any more information.”
“You said she's part snake, right?” Silkie asked Lily before her hands began to glow. The alchemist was enveloped in faint green light.
“Yes!” Lily said enthusiastically. Her pain was disappearing thanks to the goblin woman. “Her scales were mostly red with black stripes running up. Her hair was the same.”
Silkie nodded. “Very rare breed of Lamia then.”
“No doubt,” Lily said, nearly bouncing. She approached the goblin woman and continued speaking. “But her upper half was human! Never seen a lamia like that. Most had scales covering their entire body.”
“That is… strange,” Silkie replied. Lily’s smile widened as her curiosity took over. Claire glanced at the goblin man, who looked deep in thought.
“I wish she stuck around!” Lily exclaimed. “Would have loved to learn more about her. She seemed so kind and the people of Amara loved her.”
Silkie’s eyes widened. “Wait, where is she now?”
“None of us know.” Elsie chimed in. She grabbed Lily’s hand and pulled her back, the alchemist was too close to the goblin. “She disappeared after the battle. Controlled Lily to distract us, then left.”
“Controlled?” Firewater finally spoke. His brow was furrowed.
“Sh-she had mind control magic.” Ana stammered, joining Elsie in pulling Lily back. “Um, she was captured and controlled the entire village.”
Silkie furrowed her brow. “Mind Control? Not an illusion or suggestion?”
“Mind control.” Elsie said firmly. “The entire village was under her control for nearly 9 months. It wasn’t illusions or hypnotism.”
“I’ve never heard of full-blown mind control…” The goblin woman muttered.
“Neither had we,” Elsie replied. “The closest I had read about was mass hysteria, but not complete control.”
Firewater set his hand on Silkie’s shoulder. The goblin woman turned to him, and they exchanged a look.
“I would love to sit here and speculate, but we have to get moving,” Firewater said. “My wife and I wasted too much time this morning, and we risk another caravan of traffickers arriving.”
It was a lame excuse, and every member of the Scarlet Seraphs knew it. But both of the goblins turned away and joined the rest of the goblins. Claire looked to her lovers, Ursa being the only one missing.
“We need to find Samira.” She declared.
“She’ll likely stonewall us, too.” Elsie shot back.
“But if she woke up 6 years ago, too, then it’d be far more than a coincidence.” Claire continued. “We have to try. And… we need to make sure she’s safe.”
Elsie bit her thumb. “Let’s worry about getting these boys to Restol first.”
“I like that idea.” Jasmine chimed in. “Worry about them first, discuss everything else on the way back.”
“How would she know about rare breeds of Lamia?” Lily asked aloud. She was watching the goblin woman from afar. “It gets way too cold for most Lamia this far north…”
“A-and her comment about mind-control magic…” Ana added.
Claire rubbed her forehead. The talks with the goblins gave her too much to think about.
“Right?” Lily added.
Claire sighed. “I like Jasmine’s idea. Let’s discuss this later. It’s starting to give me a headache.”
“Yeah, not much we can do besides speculate,” Elsie admitted. “But when we get back, I want to dig into Tyrant-era records. Maybe I’ll find something.”
“Good idea,” Ana said. “We’ll h-have to return to Fyre then.”
“Their library is the largest in the area…” Elsie muttered.
“We’ll pass through there,” Jasmine said. “Could leave you two there and continue back to Restol.”
Elsie frowned. “I miss mom.”
“Same,” Ana murmured.
“I can do it,” Lily spoke up. “It’ll bug me to the point of insanity.”
Claire felt a pang in her chest. She didn’t want to be away from any of them, even for a week. She forced herself to stay quiet.
“Feels wrong to separate,” Claire muttered. She couldn’t hold her frustration in.
“Yeah, it does,” Jasmine admitted. “But we need answers…”
“I’ll buy as many as I can, then bring them back with me,” Lily said. She moved to Claire’s side. “Just thinking about it made me sad, too.”
Claire hugged Lily tightly. She had an overwhelming urge to keep her near and not let her go. And she wasn’t even gone yet.
Claire felt the pain slowly dissipate. She’ll have to endure the distance. She needed to focus on the boys and get them to safety first.
“You come right back.” She whispered in Lily’s ear. “No distractions, no exploring. Buy the books you need and get on the first carriage you can.”
“Damn, I didn’t know Claire would be this… shaken up,” Elsie gently teased. She stood beside Jasmine. “Though I feel similar.”
“It feels wrong to be apart…” Ana added.
“Like a part of you will be missing,” Jasmine added.
Claire pulled away from Lily after realizing she was beginning to tear up. She wiped away her tears and composed herself. “Sorry… I don’t like being separated from my loved ones.”
“That… makes sense.” Lily whispered back to her. The alchemist pushed her glasses up and looked into Claire’s eyes. “I promise not to delay.”
“Imagine if she hadn’t joined us,” Jasmine cooed softly in Claire’s ear. “Thank the Goddess for my impulsive decision…”
“If only we had more privacy on our return trip…” Elsie smirked. “Could give her a proper send off.”
The two women squirmed. Claire could feel the lust begin to take hold of her. She needed to love Lily before she left.
“We’ll find time,” Jasmine added. “Else you all would go crazy…”
Chapter 153: One more Reason
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Claire decided to let it all go for now. She and Jasmine went to the trafficker’s stronghold to check on the conditions of the carriages. Lily and Ana took over for Ursa, allowing her to help Elsie in preparing for their departure.
“You know, with Firewater’s army, we’d have an actual chance to overthrow Lady Lloyd,” Jasmine said as they approached the walls. The goblins around them were busy cleaning up the bodies and looting the supplies.
“I… didn’t even think about that,” Claire muttered. She was too focused on the two goblins’ oddities. “But wouldn’t that get the royal army’s attention?”
“Mmm, maybe.” Jasmine bit her lip. “We could try disguising them. Cover their entire bodies so they weren’t found to be goblins.”
Claire chuckled. “They’re at max 4 feet tall. Then people would assume we resurrected the dwarves to fight alongside us.”
“Damn, maybe illusion magic then.” Jasmine continued with a sly smile. “I wonder if Samira or Silkie has any skill with it.”
“If we’re bringing Samira into it, why couldn’t she just mind control our Lady’s forces?” Claire retorted. “It’d be far easier…”
“I doubt her powers work like that.” Jasmine’s smile dropped. She rubbed her chin as they entered through the breach in the wall. “If it were, she could have mind-controlled the bandits.”
“Another question we’d need to ask if we find her,” Claire said with an exasperated sigh.
“Yeah,” Jasmine said.
“No more questions!” Claire cried out in frustration, throwing her hands up. Her head was already hurting, and all she wanted to do was work. Shut her mind down and focus on manual labor. “I just want to get my hands busy and stop with all the questions!”
Jasmine tilted her head, her smile returning. “Too much stimulation for a poor farm girl?”
“Yes,” Claire said without hesitation. “I do my best thinking while working.”
Jasmine laughed. “Did your Goddess give you anything noteworthy last night?”
Claire shook her head. “Only that those two were obscured by old magic. Seems like she did know of Samira…”
“Then they could be unrelated,” Jasmine replied.
They were met by the admiral goblin, stopping their conversation. The goblin’s expression looked grim, its head hanging low. It gestured to follow him, and they were escorted to the west.
They stopped in front of a small, wooden shed built into the wall surrounding the stronghold. A few of the elite goblins were standing before it, their heads down as well. Claire could feel her stomach churn.
The admiral stopped before the doors and looked up at the two women. Its expression said it all. Claire gulped and nodded. Jasmine glanced at the redhead, torn on whether Claire should really see what was inside.
Jasmine stepped forward first, blocking Claire’s view. It was similar to Silkie’s room, but larger. There were tools of torture and sadism strung about the place. Dried blood coated the floors and walls. In the corner were several kegs.
“Move,” Claire said from behind. Jasmine felt Claire’s firm grip on her shoulder. “I can handle it.”
Jasmine hesitated. She didn’t want to move. She didn’t want to expose Claire to this sight. But Claire squeezed her shoulder, and Jasmine moved.
“Goddess…” Claire murmured as her knees weakened. She held back the nausea clawing up her throat as she took in the horrid sight. “This is what they’ve had to endure…”
Claire was surprised to feel a calloused hand grip hers, an unfamiliar feeling. She looked down at the admiral goblin, whose eyes were fixed on her. Its yellow eyes seemed far more human now. For a moment, she forgot the torture chamber. This creature even had empathy.
Jasmine was staring at the goblin with wide eyes. She, too, was shocked at the gesture. The goblin forced a toothy smile and bowed his head. It let go of Claire’s hand and walked towards the kegs.
The two women watched it, stunned. It gestured to the barrels, trying to communicate something. It reached for its belt, pulling out a flask that snapped them out of their shock.
“Alcohol?” Jasmine asked, slowly approaching the goblin.
It nodded, but held up its finger. It mimed a gesture, its thumb crossing its throat. Claire glanced around the room, slowly processing the place. The goblin successfully helped her suppress her nausea.
“Poisoned alcohol?” Jasmine asked.
It shook its head. It took a moment to think. It slumped its shoulders and acted drowsy.
“Drugged alcohol?” Jasmine corrected. It straightened and pointed to her. Jasmine glanced at Claire as the two pieced everything together.
“They were mixing that drug with their alcohol,” Claire muttered. She was staring at the restraints, visualizing what would go on. “Testing it on those boys…”
“More than testing,” Jasmine added. She found whips, knives, and paddles. “These women were true sadists.”
Claire focused on keeping it together. The walls around her seemed to close in, she could only feel hate and nausea build up in her. She stepped out of the shed, the room feeling too suffocating. Jasmine followed quickly behind her.
“You okay?” Jasmine asked softly, following her out.
“I think so.” Claire nodded slowly. “I think Ursa was right. These women had this coming.”
Jasmine pursed her lips. It hurt her heart to hear Claire say it. “Yeah, maybe…”
“I keep being reminded how desperately men need the help,” Claire said before taking a deep breath. “Imagine if this shit didn’t get ignored.”
“World would be a whole lot better if nobles did what they promised.” Jasmine agreed. She rubbed the back of Claire’s back, “It’s why you were chosen. It’s why you were given your divine mission.”
“Yeah, I just feel powerless to stop it all right now.” Claire admitted with a sharp exhale. The admiral goblin grabbed her hand once more, bringing her smile back.
“Looks like he supports you, too.” Jasmine said with a small laugh. “But that’s what these missions are for. We need to build up your strength and Her influence.”
Claire nodded. “Right. I just need to focus on getting stronger. On fulfilling my promises.”
Claire kneeled before the admiral goblin, meeting its eyes. She clasped his hand with both of hers. “Thank you. For both showing this to me and comforting me. You all surprise me with each interaction.”
The goblin gave her a toothy smile and nodded.
“Makes me wish we could communicate better,” Jasmine said, helping Claire to her feet. “I’d like to learn more about them and their leaders.”
“Yeah,” Claire murmured. She glanced at the shed one last time. “Mr. Goblin, can you destroy this shed?”
It chuckled and released her hand. It let out a series of commands to one of the elite goblins. It disappeared, then the admiral beckoned the two to follow. The goblin led them to the carriages waiting for them.
“These look like those ruined ones we found,” Jasmine whispered. “You remember? When we met Ursa.”
“I do,” Claire said, stiffening. “And the cargo within them.”
Jasmine squeezed Claire’s hand tightly. “We’ll prevent these kids from suffering the same fate.”
“I hope so,” Claire said, hanging her head. “I hope we can get them to Lady Efreit or Fyre… I just worry about the next batch. Or the uncounted boys.”
The two watched the goblins file out of the back, cleaning tools in hand. They were replaced by others bringing in blankets and supplies. Claire had to admit that she would miss having the goblin army. They were very convenient for both battle and cleanup.
“Can’t even distract myself with work,” Claire huffed. “They’re doing all of it.”
Chapter 154: Fare Thee Well
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It didn’t take the goblins long to prepare the carriages, and they even let Claire help them. She needed the distraction from everything. It was the best way for her to cope with what she was shown.
They were able to make the carriages far more comfortable, adding blankets and pillows to the wooden seats. They no longer looked like the carriages that brought them here, at least on the inside.
But the moment the carriages were wheeled into view, Claire saw the boys’ reactions. They clung tightly to each other or to Ursa the moment it was wheeled in. Her chest tightened upon seeing it. They opened the doors for them, showing the cozier interior.
But it didn’t matter.
They didn’t dare go near the carriages. It took all of the Scarlett Serpahs to coax them into the carriages. The goblins did their best to make the cabins within more comforting, but their fear wasn’t easily erased. With the boys loaded in, one final conversation was held.
“Here,” Silkie said, holding out her hand. A seashell rested in her palm, glowing faintly with green magic. “Use this to call on us.”
Claire tilted her head and examined the shell. She accepted it from the goblin woman. “How did you get a seashell all the way out here?”
“It was within the stronghold,” Silkie said with a half smile. “That bitch Astrid had expensive taste. Hold it up to your ear and infuse it with magic. Should be good for a handful of uses.”
“Thank you,” Claire said, placing the shell inside their carriage. “I’ll reach out when we get to Restol. Any idea on where you and your kin will stay?”
Silkie pursed her lips. “For now, there are some caves nearby we can stay in. But those traffickers know about us… so we’ll have to leave the area soon.”
“I wish we could help more,” Claire said, lowering her head. “I’ll speak to the people of Amara, they’ll need that bandit hideout for the wintertime.”
“It’s okay, we’ll survive,” Silkie said with a smile.
“Claire,” Firewater called from the side. The goblin’s face was full of concern. “I hope you rescue your brother. And, we are prepared to be hunted to aid you. Call on us when you need an army. We’ll be waiting.”
“I can’t do that,” Claire replied. She rubbed the back of her neck. It was tempting to accept the offer, but that risked their existence being known. Their peace. “This isn’t your fight. Let humanity deal with its troubles and focus on your kin.”
Firewater looked coldly into Claire’s eyes. He let out a slow exhale, “That does not matter. You saved my beloved, aided us in ending those women. It’s the least we can do. And…”
The goblins exchanged a look. Something they couldn’t tell Claire. Firewater shook his head. “There are things I cannot say. The magic around us forbids it. Perhaps next time we meet, I will be able to explain.”
Claire’s head throbbed, another riddle for her overloaded mind. She only nodded. “I figured. It’s the same with my Goddess.”
Firewater nodded. “Your Goddess… is she like the others?”
Claire tilted her head. “Uhh, I’m not sure. She’s taking on traits from my party members. Some physical and some personality.”
“Interesting…” The goblin man said with a gentle smile. “Humanity is what they need.”
He was hit in the shoulder by Silkie, a stern look on her face. “Seriously? You dumb oaf!”
“I’ll take the consequences.” He replied sternly. “Good luck, Claire. I hope to fight alongside you again.”
Silkie rolled her eyes. “We’ll be fine. Call on us when you face your Lady’s estate. We’ll figure something out.”
“It would even out the odds,” Jasmine said, appearing at Claire’s side. “We’ll have the royal army after us anyway, might as well have an army behind us.”
“Right, it would be considered treason…” Claire muttered. Still, she didn’t want to bring them into this fight. They owe humans nothing. “I’ll consider it.”
“No,” Ursa said firmly. She departed from the boys after calming them down. “They’ll be necessary for your goal. Take their offer.”
“Ursa, I get it,” Claire said, frustrated. “Logically, I’d have to be insane not to use this army. Yet… they just reunited. They suffered at our kind’s hands. And I don-”
“And they still want to fight for you.” Ursa cut Claire off. Her red eyes were glowing faintly. “They witnessed the suffering firsthand and, like you, want to change it.”
Jasmine slipped her arm around Claire’s waist. “She’s right.”
“I know, but…” Claire couldn’t express herself in that moment. All she could think about was the small bit of peace they reclaimed. It held her back from accepting their offer.
“It’s like she said,” Firewater said as he kneeled before Claire. He grabbed her right hand, holding it with surprising gentleness. “On my honor, I will answer your call.”
“I swear if you make a binding oath,” Silkie said, exasperated.
“No, just an oral promise,” Firewater said, squeezing Claire’s hand. “Your cause is just. That is reason enough to fight.”
Claire’s head was spinning. He was acting just like she had during her oaths. Jasmine clearly noticed, too, as her hand slid off Claire.
“Oh, you fucking idiot,” Silkie groaned.
Firewater rose to his feet with a wide smile. “Didn’t tell her anything, dear. I thought it was pretty clever.”
“Can you take him with you?” Silkie said in a deadpanned voice. “He’ll be the death of me.”
Claire shook her head. She glanced at Jasmine, who had a similar expression. “Wait, what the fuck?”
Firewater chuckled. “No more, sorry.. I’ve got punishments to look forward to.”
With that, he scooped his wife into his arms despite her protesting swats. He carried her to the goblins formed up in the field. Claire watched the two, still stunned.
Firewater set Silkie down by the admiral goblin, who raised his sword. With a clatter of armor and weapons, the legion of goblins raised their arms. A salute to the party that aided them.
“Thank you!” Firewater’s voice boomed. Ana, Elsie, and Lily joined them just in time to hear it. “We thank you, Scarlet Seraphs, for everything. Rescuing my wife. The boys. And fighting those wicked women.”
Claire hesitated. Ursa didn’t. She raised her axe and let out a howl. In response, the goblins dropped their salute. With a clatter of steel and wood, they sheathed their weapons.
“Fare thee well, Claire!” Firewater called out. “Hopefully, next time, you are strong enough to duel with my full strength.”
Claire waved. It was all she could do. Her words were still lost.
Firewater bowed to them, his wife alongside him. The admiral goblin barked out a command, and the ranks of goblins started to move. Two by two, they marched into the woods. It took several minutes for them to file out of formation before it was only the three remaining goblins.
The admiral goblin waved to them before turning to join them. Then Silkie grabbed Firewater’s hand and pulled him away. Claire felt her voice return.
“Be safe!” She cried out. “We’ll find you peace.”
Firewater waved without looking back as he disappeared into the trees. A moment of silence fell over the group. It was only when Jasmine spoke that they started to move.
“We should get going,” She said calmly. “Faster we get to a village, the better.”
“Right,” Claire said with a sigh. “Who’s riding with me?”
Elsie stepped forward and grabbed her hand. “I will.”
“Ursa? You riding with me in the other one?” Jasmine asked. The Ravian nodded without speaking and walked to the other carriage.
“And we’ll take our carriage,” Lily said.
“Alright, let’s get these kids somewhere safe,” Claire said, still watching the forest.
Chapter 155: Bit of Peace
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Thankfully, the first day was peaceful. Their half-day ride brought them close to a small village, but they still had to camp before reaching it. Food was prepared for the boys, and a bit of joy was brought with it.
They had been too frightful to enjoy the food the goblins prepared, but now, it was different. The Scarlet Seraphs had their hands full in the evening, preparing food and camp and some of the older boys joined in. The four boys stuck to helping Lily prepare the meals, while everyone else set up camp.
They created a small ring with the carriages with the fire in the middle. The boys were laughing by the time the sun finally set, smiles plastered on their faces. It warmed Claire’s heart and distracted her from her thoughts that had been plaguing her.
“We really need to get them clothes.” Jasmine chuckled. One boy could barely keep his shorts on due to wear. “Maybe Daphne has some things for them.”
“Or maybe the village, what was the name of it?” Elsie asked as she settled in Jasmine’s lap.
“I think it’s just Oak Village,” Jasmine said, rubbing her chin. “Must have been what was there before the village.”
“Mmm, we’ll have to see if they have anything.” Elsie mused. She readjusted once more, causing Jasmine to tense up.
“Careful,” Jasmine warned, her voice low. “We have to wait.”
“I know… but it’s fun.” Elsie teased.
Claire could feel the tension grow within her. Watching her lovers interact was far too stimulating to begin with. But it had been days since she last got to enjoy them. She gulped hard and tried to focus elsewhere.
“Keep doing it , and I’ll put you on watch all night.” Jasmine purred.
Elsie bit her lip, clearly weighing her options. “Fine. But I want you the moment we get back to Restol.”
Claire’s mind went wild hearing that. All the things her lovers would get up to, all the things she’ll do. It caused her to squirm.
Elsie giggled at her reaction. “Maybe we should have Claire watch…”
“Like hell she would only watch,” Jasmine added, eyeing the redhead. “We’ll have to give her an incentive for holding off…”
“Good thinking, Jazz,” Elsie said with a sultry tone.
Claire looked away from their stares, feeling her face redden. She uncrossed her legs, her pants feeling uncomfortably tight. She took a deep breath. “Enough of that. We wait until Restol.”
Elsie tilted her head, “What about Lily’s departure?”
Claire exhaled slowly, trying to control herself. “We’ll have something tame, quiet. Away from the boys and the hired drivers.”
“Ah, we should take her in turns then…” Elsie continued. “Go in one at a time and have some quality alone time with her…”
“Mmm, rest of us will distract the others,” Jasmine said, her hands gripping Elsie’s hips.
“Exactly.” Elsie purred. “You’ll go last, Jaz. To clean up the mess we make of her…”
Claire couldn’t stand it any longer. She could feel her cock throbbing painfully against her thigh. She was falling into her lust.
Clunk!
A metal cup hit the back of Elsie’s head. The older twin turned, rubbing the spot. “What the fu-”
“Watch the language,” Ursa growled. She had another cup in her hand as she glared at Elsie. “And stop with all that.”
Upon closer look, Claire could see her face was reddened. It was hard to tell with only a fire for light, but the Ravian was blushing. Elsie rubbed her head and let out a dramatic sigh.
“Fine!” She said aloud. She whispered the next part so only they could hear. “Ana’s been dying for you to be rougher next time…”
Ursa hurled her second cup, but Jasmine caught it. She saved the smug smile Elsie had at that moment. Jasmine sighed, “I think it’s best to stop Elsie.”
Elsie eyed Jasmine, “I will for now.”
Claire could feel her shoulders untense. She looked over at Ana, whose eyes were wide as she looked at Ursa.
“E-e-elsie! Why would y-y-you say that!” Ana’s voice was barely audible.
“Elsie,” Ursa said after a deep breath. “I’m warning you to stop. Wait for the kids to go to sleep at least.”
“I said I was stopping,” Elsie smirked.
“And it’s good timing, we should get them to bed,” Jasmine said. She lifted Elsie up and off her lap. “Lily? Did you finish preparing their beds?”
“One more minute!” Lily yelled from within the second carriage.
“Hear that? Your beds are almost ready.” Jasmine said to the group of boys.
Ursa stepped in and spoke to them in a gentler voice. “Use those buckets of water to clean your dishes, then stack them on that box.”
The boys quickly followed her instructions, oblivious to the earlier tension. Within minutes, they had filed into the carriages to sleep.
“Damn,” Jasmine muttered. “I was expecting it to take longer.”
“Yeah, Ursa’s impressive,” Claire added as the two cleaned up the stools and makeshift tables.
“Maybe you were right,” Elsie said as she scrubbed the last of the cooking pots. “Maybe Lily’s potions don’t work for her…”
“They do!” Lily said, missing the teasing entirely. “I monitor their effects on all of you.”
“Ah, well…” Elsie mumbled, losing steam in her words. “Guess she’ll make a good mother then.”
“Indeed. But my current theory is that her wolf was the caretaker of cubs. A den mother,” Lily continued. “Or like, the werewolf equivalent.”
“Convenient either way,” Elsie said, handing a pot to Ana to dry.
“Having to take care of and control scared kids would be difficult without her,” Jasmine added. “Though they seem to like Lily and Ana quite a bit.”
“Right? I didn’t know Ana could be so good with kids!” Elsie said, perking up. “Learned something new about her.”
Ana squirmed beside her as she dried the pots. She sheepishly spoke as her sister praised her. “Th-they like to talk... So I do my best to listen.”
“Probably helps that she’s very calm and gentle,” Jasmine added as she eyed Elsie. “Quiet and nurturing…”
Elsie glared at her. “Unlike her sister, right?”
“You said it, not me,” Jasmine replied with a smirk.
“Fuck you,” Elsie said with an exasperated huff.
“Has to wait until we get back to Restol.” Jasmine giggled.
Claire watched on, a smile on her face. The warmth of their interactions felt incredible. The peace as well. After the fighting they had to endure, they could enjoy the break.
Ursa returned from the carriages after getting the boys to sleep. Claire looked up at her and asked, “Did you get all that? You’d make a wonderful mother.”
Claire reveled in Ursa’s reaction. The woman froze mid-stride and almost fell over, her face incredibly red. Claire chuckled as she got up to help Ursa.
“Careful,” Elsie teased from the side.
“You okay?” Claire whispered to the Ravian. She felt Ursa’s hand grip her forearm before meeting Ursa’s eyes. They were glowing intently.
“No,” Ursa whimpered. “I-I can’t…”
“Mmm, think you can be quiet?” Claire whispered. “You aren’t on first watch…”
“Maybe, I-I don’t-” Ursa tried to say.
Claire kissed her, cutting her off. She led Ursa to their carriage, letting the others finish cleaning. She barely made it into the carriage before Ursa pushed her to the ground.
“Down girl.” Claire giggled. “I said we needed to be quiet.”
Ursa couldn’t stop. She was nipping at Claire’s neck as she grinded against her. Claire could feel Ursa’s length press against her. She planned on discreetly letting Ursa use her mouth to release her pent-up frustration, but that wasn’t going to happen.
Claire gasped as she felt Ursa’s cock grind against hers. Their pants were in the way. Her plan was gone. She needed Ursa inside her.
Chapter 156: Praise Circle
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Claire was already pulling Ursa’s shorts off, it was a miracle they could even hide her length. She threw them to the side, undoing her own pants as Ursa nipped her neck. She shivered at the sensation while goosebumps flurried across her body.
“Ursa,” Claire moaned, voice low against her lover’s ear. She slid her pants down, shimmying them off as best she could. Ursa was unrelenting with her affection, not even letting Claire get her pants off. “Please… I need to get these off.”
Ursa froze. She stopped grinding against Claire and let her remove her pants. She held out until she felt Claire’s throbbing cock against hers. Ursa let out a desperate whimper and ground against Claire.
“Shhh, we have to be quiet,” Claire whispered as she held back a moan. She could feel her chest burn with need as she stared into Ursa’s red eyes.
Ursa nodded, biting her lip. “Yes… master.”
Claire felt Ursa throb against her, the word causing a reaction. Claire smiled at her lover, taking in her beauty for a moment. The scars that complemented her face, the toned belly she could just barely see. Her white hair and red eyes were something so rare in this country.
“Good girl,” Claire whispered as she wrapped her arms around Ursa’s waist. She pulled her in close, kissing her.
Ursa whimpered into their kiss, her hips thrusting desperately. Claire could feel her lover losing control, she was surprised Ursa could even hold back. She only planned to ease her lover’s wild emotions, but here she was about to be swept away by them.
Ursa pulled back, her red eyes dilated. Claire nodded with a heated smile, letting her lover take control. If Ursa had a tail, Claire bet it’d be wagging. Her face lit up with excitement, and she let out a cute yip.
It caught Claire off guard and held her attention. She didn’t notice the growing crowd around the two, and neither did Ursa. The two were focused only on each other.
“I didn’t know Ursa could make such a cute noise,” Elsie snickered, breaking the tension. Both women flinched, their eyes widening.
Claire looked up to find Elsie, Jasmine, and Ana surrounding the two. Elsie had her arms crossed, and Jasmine had a slight smile. Ana’s focus was on their bodies, her eyes glued to their embrace.
“Wow, we just got done saying we would wait for Lily’s send-off, and here we find you doing this,” Elsie smirked. She was staring the Ravian woman down. “I say we punish the traitors.”
Jasmine’s smile grew. “Agreed.”
“Ana, stop ogling them and help us decide on their punishment.” Elsie snapped at her sister. Ana blinked and looked to her sister, wiping a bit of drool that formed.
“S-sorry,” she said sheepishly. “We could do that idea you had…”
“Which one?” Jasmine asked, raising her eyebrow.
“The praise circle?” Elsie asked aloud. Internally, she spoke to her sister. ‘Ana, that was your idea.’
‘I know… but… it feels like one of yours.’ Ana said while she squirmed.
Jasmine tilted her head, her eyes darting between the sisters. “You going to explain it, or keep staring at each other?”
Elsie smiled and grabbed Ana’s hand, pulling her close. “We… thought of an idea. One meant as a reward, right, Ana?”
Ana nodded sheepishly, her face flushed. “A-a circle around them. Instead of c-covering them, we praise them.”
“What she’s trying to say is this,” Elsie’s smile grew. She was grinding against her sister without even realising it. “Instead of jerking off in a circle around them, drown them in compliments. Use their enjoyment of praise. See if Claire’s not the only one who can cum with only words.”
Claire shuddered at the suggestion. She couldn’t deny how enticing it sounded. She felt Ursa’s reaction as well, her cock wagging eagerly like a dog’s tail.
“Doesn’t sound like a good punishment.” Jasmine mused, eyeing the women’s reactions.
“No, but it’s leverage,” Elsie replied. Her hands were fondling Ana’s butt. “Use it to keep them in check.”
“An incentive to hold out?” Jasmine tilted her head. She glanced at Claire, who was busy pulling her pants up. “Better than my idea…”
Claire froze mid-buckling, the hairs on the back of her neck standing. She knew from the tone of her voice what Jasmine meant. Those grueling 50-yard sprints she made her do for messing up. Back and forth at full effort, sprinting the entire time. Slow down, and more were added.
“Glad you remember,” Jasmine said with a sadistic giggle. “But I like your idea more. Been a while since we praised our mighty Paladin.”
Claire’s body betrayed her. She heard their breath catch as her cock throbbed, their hungry eyes glued to it.
“Could combine them.” Elsie licked her lips. Her eyes were basking in Claire’s length. “If they make it to Fyre without caving, they get their praise circle. If they fail…”
“I don’t know,” Jasmine said, wiping her mouth of drool. “Physical training probably won’t be effective for Ursa.”
“That’s true…” Elsie mused. She took a moment to think, her hands fondling her younger sister’s butt. Ana let out a soft moan that broke the silence.
“Mmm, she’ll have to do whatever I say, whenever,” Elsie smirked. “For a month.”
Claire felt Ursa tense up, her grip on Claire tightening. It was an effective punishment for the woman, it seems. She did not react well to even the thought. Elsie’s smile only grew with her reaction.
“That settles it,” Jasmine whispered. She turned to Elsie, who was pulling Ana’s dress to the side. “Are you looking to join them?”
Elsie stopped, her smile faltering. “Sorry… habit.”
“Better be,” Jasmine mused. “Or else you’ll join Claire’s punishment.”
Elsie gulped. She could tell by her tone that what Jasmine was suggesting was a true punishment.
‘Death sprints,’ Ana told her. ‘She had Claire run back and forth for hours…’
Elsie decided it was best not to test Jasmine. She let go of Ana and chuckled nervously. “I'd better join Lily! Need to have two people on watch tonight.”
With that, she nearly sprinted out of the carriage. Jasmine’s eyes returned to Claire, who was fully clothed now. A smile still on her face as she spoke, “Did you really think you could sneak a little romp past me?”
Claire didn’t dare say yes. She thought Jasmine was on first watch. She shook her head, her words stuck in her throat.
“Good,” Jasmine said, kneeling. “Had you gone any further before we walked in, I would have made you sprint. All. Night. Long.”
Jasmine’s tone betrayed her expression. The seriousness in her tone left no room for teasing, no room for flirting. Only the fear she had of her former lessons, of conditioning and failures.
“Yes, ma’am.” Claire got out.
Ursa got off of Claire and had her head low. Her voice was full of shame as she spoke. “Fuck, I let my lust overtake me.”
“Relax, Ursa,” Jasmine spoke, her tone smoother now. “We were mainly messing with you.”
“Still,” Ursa replied, “I should be focusing on those boys, not myself,”.
“Th-that’s no good,” Ana chimed in. “You need time to unwind…”
“She’s right, you know?” Jasmine affirmed.
“You’re one to talk,” Claire muttered. Jasmine glared at her before she rolled her eyes.
“Right, and learn from my example.” She continued. “We’re upset because you two were the only ones getting to enjoy some alone time…”
“Which is fair,” Claire replied. “I was being a bit selfish…”
“And that’s why the punishments still stand,” Jasmine smirked. “Do good, and we get to try the twins’ idea. Fail, and we’ll make your lives hell. Understood?”
The two nodded.
“Good, you have three days to hold out.” She said with a smug look. “Damn, it feels good on this side too…”
Claire ignored her lover’s muttering. She couldn’t think about that right now. Her mind was switching between the praise circle and the death sprints, the reward and the punishment. She clamped her fist, doing her best to will her arousal down.
“Maybe best if we avoid cuddling…” Ursa whispered to Claire.
Claire exhaled, the tension leaving her. “I didn’t even think about that…”
“I would rather die than listen to Elsie’s commands,” Ursa said with fire in her eyes. “We need to hold out for four days. How hard can it be?”
Claire hesitated. It’d only been two days, and she was ready to accept the consequences. But she didn’t want to dampen Ursa’s resolve.
“Right,” She chuckled and offered her hand. “Let’s do this.”
Ursa grasped her hand, the two silently resolving to beat this challenge.
Chapter 157: The Struggle makes Rewards better
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It was halfway into the next day and Claire was struggling. Gone were the macabre thoughts of their previous battle, replaced by the twins’ idea. Her lovers around her, drowning in their compliments.
“You’re drooling,” Ursa sternly said beside her. They chose to ride together to keep each other in check.
Claire wiped her mouth with her sleeve, blinking rapidly. “Shit… got caught up in-”
“Stop,” Ursa said, exhaling slowly. “Don’t even mention it.”
“Be strong,” Claire said, grasping Ursa’s hand. She squeezed it tightly like a lifeline. “That village was a bust… we don’t have the luxury of easing up.”
The residents of Oak village were busy with the harvest and couldn’t spare any help. They would have to keep going and deal with the hours of driving. It left them alone with only their thoughts.
That was an issue for all of them. Every one of them struggled with having to hold back. It’d been days since they last had sex, and it was killing them.
Claire felt it the worst. Every movement her lovers made, her eyes were glued to. Lily bent down that morning to pick something up and Claire barely held on. She wanted to mount the alchemist then and there.
Now she was stuck with her thoughts, which quickly turned to fantasies. It was torture. Her cock was throbbing against her thigh, the fabric doing nothing to hide her swelling bulge. She caught Ursa glancing at it every couple of minutes.
“Be strong,” Claire murmured. She gripped Ursa’s hand tightly, hoping to ground the woman.
Ursa gulped. “Hard to… when I can see it through…”
“Look away,” Claire’s voice dropped, full of command. “Be a good girl.”
Ursa stiffened, her eyes now focused on the road. Claire smiled, a mix of control and satisfaction filling her. It’d be torture, but it will make Lily’s little send-off far sweeter.
At least she could concentrate during watch, for the most part. Being in her armor forced her to focus, reminded her of the dangers. Anytime a lewd thought entered her mind, she touched the dents in her armor. The bent metal from Terra’s arrows was a tether.
It got lost in the mind-numbing amount of questions she had after the battle, but she did level up once more. Her skill did seem weird.
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Divine Resistance: Resist the influence and strain of the divine. You can better withstand your goddess’s magic. Resistance to other gods’ magic added to your aura. |
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Strength: 21 (+3) (+5) |
Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 11(+5) |
Resistance: 18(+5) |
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Constitution: 8 |
Wisdom: 13(+5) |
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Charisma: 10(+5) |
Divinity: 11 |
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Defense: 21 (+5) |
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It made sense given how her Goddess talked about Claire channeling Her power. The second part sent a chill down her spine. Resisting other gods’ influence? Why would she need something like that? Would she be crossing paths with Toni again?
Claire squirmed. Thinking of the dancer set her off. His lithe body and perfect face. She focused on breathing, trying to calm herself down. Ursa glared at her from across the fire.
“It’s watch,” Ursa growled. “Be on guard.”
“I know,” Claire muttered. “New skill. Had me thinking…”
“We still have two days, better not break already,” Ursa’s glare softened.
Claire nodded. She calmed herself down enough to continue her train of thought. Her skills always came when they were needed most. When Jaz hesitated to allow intimacy on missions, a skill appeared to incentivize it. Her Goddess was saying something to her.
That is, if She controlled when Claire acquired skills.
Claire would have chalked the Lover’s Boon skill up to a coincidence, but there were others. Both her Lesser Taunt and Vow of Protection came when she was worried for her lovers’ safety in battle. Her Parry skill came just in time to face Ursa. Now this one.
It seemed too specific to be handed out randomly. So either she was going to reunite with Toni or they’d need it for a future battle. The latter sent her mind further. Would she face other Champions like her? Were there others?
Is that what Firewater, Silkie, and Samira are?
Claire shook her head violently, the dread building up in her disappearing. She had to stop thinking about that as well. All it was at the moment was speculation. They needed more information before they could truly devote time to those three.
“Time to switch,” Ursa stood, exhaling slowly. She stretched her arms and let out a soft groan. “Think you can hold out for two more days?”
Claire nodded weakly. “I think so…”
“Doesn’t look like it,” Ursa muttered as she walked towards the carriage.
“Too much on my mind,” Claire said as she looked into the fire. “It’s like the only time I get peace from my thoughts is during our intimate moments…”
Ursa hesitated at the door to the carriage, her heart aching. She opened it gently and roused Jasmine and Lily. Claire was left alone, trying her best to hold back her thoughts.
She barely reacted when Jasmine nudged her. “Get some sleep. We’ll have more time to talk when we’re in Restol.”
Claire nodded. She left the campfire’s warmth and headed to the carriage. Lily smiled sleepily as she passed, her cute yawn brightening Claire’s mood.
“Claire,” Ursa’s voice was soft, almost shy. She held the blanket open for the paladin, an invitation to lay beside her.
Claire hesitated. “I’ll be fine…”
“I want to,” Ursa whispered. Claire crawled under the blanket, feeling the heat of her lover’s skin. She curled up to her, her back pressed against Ursa. She wrapped her left arm around Claire and pulled her close.
“Even if it makes it harder?” Claire whispered.
“Even if it causes us to fail…” Ursa replied.
Claire snuggled closer, trying her best to ignore the throbbing heat pressed against her. She held tightly to Ursa’s hand on her waist. “Thank you.”
“Claire, I love you,” Ursa whispered hesitantly. Claire could feel her heart skip a beat. It was the first time she heard Ursa say it. “Your comfort is worth it.”
Claire giggled softly, her heart pumping in her chest. “Even if you have to listen to Elsie?”
“Yes,” Ursa exhaled sharply, and Claire shuddered upon feeling her lover’s breath on her skin. “But I don’t plan on failing.”
Claire snuggled closer to Ursa, her heart beating rapidly in her chest. She felt Ursa’s pounding against her back. She could only imagine how red Ursa looked. A comforting thought.
“Me either,” Claire whispered back. “We get through this, get our reward… then I’ll plan something special for you.”
Ursa nearly choked and Claire’s mind blanked. Ursa’s throbbing cock felt like a tail wagging against her ass, but Claire gained her composure.
“S-something special?”
“Mhmm,” Claire murmured. She felt her sleep slowly taking over as she spoke. “A date. Just the two of us… like I did for the others.”
Ursa bit her lip, trying to wrangle her breathing under control. She was barely able to hold her lust back to begin with, hearing another reward was dangerous. “Wh-what kind of d-date?”
“It’s a surprise,” Claire chuckled softly. “Have one planned for Lily too.”
Ursa gulped. She didn’t know if knowing or not helped. Her mind was spiraling as she fought against every instinct. Claire’s soothing breaths helped her calm down. Claire was already asleep, and Ursa should join her.
Or she might go wild.
Chapter 158: Lily’s Going Away Part 1
Summary:
Return to smut for three chapters
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Their last night of travel before Fyre finally arrived. Claire could feel her balls ache with a need to release. They had made it. Somehow, Claire and Ursa had made it through the three days of travel.
Jasmine was the only one who could keep her composure. Everyone else could not stop fidgeting. Their camp was situated differently that night. Their carriage sat tucked away in the shadows, far enough that the sounds of what was about to happen wouldn’t reach young ears.
The glances during dinner were thick with lust and anticipation. Every member of the Scarlet Seraphs were waiting. They counted down the seconds until the boys were done eating. Then they could begin.
Claire was eyeing Lily the entire night, soaking in her curves. She wouldn’t get to see them for several days or maybe even a week. The ache mixed painfully in Claire’s chest with her desire.
Lily could feel their gazes as she handed out dinner. She played into it. Bending down for only them to see. Their lustful eyes and gasps went unnoticed by the boys. They were too caught up in their food.
The Scarlet Seraphs ate in silence, listening to the boys chatter. They had an almost complete 180 since departing. They were all smiles and laughter now, even the ones who were too afraid to speak before.
Claire had clarity for the first time that day. She looked around the fire, at the boys laughing and messing around. She soaked in their joy, their change. They were all carefree. Like kids should be. It allowed her a brief respite from her struggles.
“Alright, boys.” Jasmine stood up and clapped her hands. “Let’s clean up our dishes and get to bed. Big day tomorrow.”
“Awwww.” they collectively groaned.
Ursa joined her, her presence snapping them into order. “We want to get to Restol fast, that means we must ride into the night tomorrow.”
“Right,” Jasmine smirked. “We also need to make time to stop. Get you all some nicer clothes.”
She was met with cheers and excitement, bringing a warm smile to her face. The boys hurriedly cleaned up their dishes with renewed motivation. For a moment, Jasmine forgot they were even once captives.
While the two handled the boys, Lily was walking hand-in-hand back to the carriage with Ana. She was the first to enjoy Lily that night. It was natural to let her go first as the gentlest, and Lily might be too far gone later on in the night.
Elsie and Claire were left cleaning the rest of the dishes. Claire could feel a burning in her chest as she watched the two enter the carriage. Elsie bit her lip, eyeing the paladin.
“Want me to narrate?” Elsie purred. “Ana’s already straddling her…”
Claire gulped. She wanted to know. She needed to know. But she shook her head. She was so close and she couldn’t slip now. She would just wait her turn.
“Mmmm,” Elsie moaned, her hand rubbing her skirt. “Ana did not get the memo… she’s mounting Lily as we speak.”
Claire licked her lips. They all planned to top Lily that night, to fill her with their essence. It made sense that Ana was doing the opposite. “Good thing she went first… I doubt Lily will even be able to function in a bit.”
Elsie eyed the paladin’s lap. She set down the last of the pots to be dried. Then she sauntered toward Claire with a lustful smile. “She just came all over Lily’s face. Bet her glasses are nice and sticky now…”
“Elsie please,” Claire begged, her self control barely holding on.
“More fun to tease you…” She laughed softly. She straddled her lover, their eyes meeting. Claire was desperately trying to hold on. “Especially when I get to feel how pent up you are…”
Claire’s cock throbbed so hard, it hurt. She needed to take Elsie right now. Take her lover on the ground. Make her scream her name. She gripped Elsie’s hips, ready to give in.
But then she saw Ursa standing behind Elsie.
“Hey!” Elsie yelped as Ursa swooped in and picked her up.
“That’s cheating,” Ursa growled. Behind her, Jasmine was laughing.
“No, it’s a test!” Elsie yelled back. Ursa set the older twin down before taking a deep breath.
“Should make her go last now,” Ursa muttered. “Or better yet, not at all.”
“That’s no-” Elsie tried to say. Whatever her sister was doing caused her to stop. Elsie’s expression changed as she bit her lip. “Whatever…”
Ursa rolled her eyes and sat beside Claire. “Thank you,” Claire said weakly.
“You fail, I fail.” She said. Claire didn’t stop to correct her,
In the carriage, Ana was now bent over the side seats. Her body glistened with sweat. Lily was dripping with Ana’s first load as she slammed her hips into Ana. The woman had already orgasmed, yet she was too pent up.
“Ana!” Lily moaned as she emptied herself within the younger twin. She collapsed on top of Ana, a heaving mess.
Ana could barely think, could barely see. Her vision was filled with stars as she felt the heat fill her. rope after rope pumping into her until her belly began to swell slightly with both of Lily’s loads.
“I love you, Lily,” Ana moaned as her inner walls milked Lily to her last drop.
“Me too!’ Lily cried out. She was catching her breath when she whispered, “I love you too, Ana.”
Ana turned and planted a sloppy kiss on the alchemist. Her face was painted white with Ana’s seed, the salty-sweet taste mixing with their kiss.. “We’ll need to continue our lessons in Restol… have a lot more to learn.”
Lily throbbed within Ana, causing Ana’s mind to blank. She wanted to keep going, to keep Lily within her forever. But she had to stop, it was Elsie’s turn.
Ana parted from the kiss, pulling away from Lily. Lily held on tightly, not wanting to let her go. But they did, and Elsie was already entering the carriage.
“Should have let us share from the start,” Elsie said as she removed her dress. Her panties were throbbing, her cock begging to be free. “Always better with more people…”
Elsie walked over and kissed Lily deeply. Elsie held the alchemist’s chin as she started licking her sister’s seed off of Lily’s face. Lily moaned softly as the elder twin cleaned her face, then Elsie gently pushed her down.
“My departure gift will be a little short…” Elsie moaned as she ground against Lily, her panties still on. “Just want to enjoy you with my sister…”
Lily was moved to her side while she kissed Elsie. Lily freed Elsie’s throbbing length from her panties, their cocks now rubbing together. Lily moaned as Ana pressed behind her. Lily felt Ana’s cock press against her butt, sliding between her cheeks. The twins sandwiched her. Her body craved to be filled.
Elsie pushed her balls to the side, exposing her damp folds. The younger twin’s head was pressed against Lily’s other hole. Lily broke from the kiss as she felt Elsie’s fingers graze her aching sex. Lily’s body was on fire.
Lily bit her lip as Elsie gently rubbed her clit, making Lily jolt. Elsie’s giggle filled the woman’s ears, her finger moving downwards. Lily gulped upon feeling Elsie’s finger circle her entrance. She wanted to shout, to beg for her to stop teasing.
But all she could do was moan.
Elsie pulled her finger back, causing Lily to whimper. Ana pressed lightly into Lily, feeling resistance. Lily’s back arched as the younger twin attempted to enter her hole. Elsie pressed her cock against Lily, rubbing her tip against her folds.
“Ready, Lily?” Elsie whispered.
“Fuck!” Lily moaned, she could barely think. ”Please!”
As one, the twins pushed into Lily. The woman let out a moan before Elsie stifled it with her lips. Both sisters pressed into Lily until they bottomed out, their lover tightening around them.
They stayed within Lily for a moment, letting Lily adjust. Elsie pulled back, biting Lily’s bottom lip as she parted. “Hopefully, we don’t ruin the fun for everyone else…”
Lily could only mumble a response. The two had begun to move. They moved in a rhythm, Elsie would thrust in while Ana moved back. Back and forth, the two thrusted in perfect sync. The sisters didn’t even need to communicate.
Lily wasn’t given time to think, let alone speak. Each thrust was a sensory overload. Ana’s nips to her shoulder, Elsie’s biting of her neck coupled with them filling her insides. Lily tightened her grip on Elsie, her inner walls doing the same.
Her body wanted them. She wanted them deep within her, their seed to fill her. Her whole body screamed to be bred. It reverberated through her mind. The idea, the feeling of impregnation.
“Mmm,” Lily moaned. Her body shook as pleasure coursed through her. Shockwaves of pleasure flowed within her, her cock throbbing. She couldn’t stop herself from covering Elsie in white.
Elsie gasped upon feeling the hot, sticky liquid hit her belly. It quickly transitioned into a moan as Lily tightened around her. She glanced at Ana, whose eyes were crossed. They were both ready.
“Lilyyyy!” The sisters moaned in unison as their balls tightened. They emptied their seed deep within Lily, filling her with their essence. Elsie could feel Lily’s belly begin to press against her, a sign of the sheer amount.
It took Elsie a moment, her days' worth of cum continually pumping into Lily. Ana was holding tight to Lily, coming down from her high. Lily was babbling in Elsie’s ear as Elsie finally stopped.
“So much better with Ana here,” Elsie whispered breathlessly. She could feel her twin’s cock throbbing inside Lily. “Addicted to feeling her inside you…”
“A-agreed,” Ana whimpered, still pulsing inside Lily.
It took Lily a long moment to form words again. Her body shook occasionally, but she could speak. Her words were slurred as she mumbled, “I love you sisters… gods… it’s amazing…”
“Made her brain stop,” Elsie giggled. She pulled back from Lily, Cum spilled from Lily as she withdrew, a glistening mess pooling beneath them.
“Should let her rest,” Ana murmured. She eyed her sister’s sweaty body. “S-she’s got three lovers left…”
“Oh gods,” Lily slurred.
“Claire will be gentle.” Elsie smirked. “Maybe…”
“Ursa wo-won’t,” Ana smirked. “I’m jealous.”
The two slipped out of Lily, letting their seed spill out of her. Elsie smirked at the pooling cum.
“Jasmine, however, will be too distracted by our mess…” she said before kissing Lily once more.
Chapter 159: Lily’s Going Away Part 2
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The twins returned hand-in-hand, their dresses disheveled and their hair a mess. All three of the remaining women watched them approach, squirming in their seats. They giggled to themselves as they approached the makeshift bath that was prepared, the hungry eyes following them.
They hung up a blanket to not tempt their lovers before they undressed one another. Elsie had a hard time not pouncing on Ana before they entered the bath. It’d have to wait until they were in the warm water.
It was free rein for Elsie the moment they were in. She pulled her younger sister into an embrace, her cock already throbbing against Ana’s. The two kissed as Elsie moved her cock lower, towards her sister’s folds.
Claire gulped. It was her turn to let loose finally. She glanced at Ursa, who was glaring at the twins in the bath. She had no doubt the sisters were continuing the fun behind the curtain. Claire walked over to Ursa and knelt before her.
“Ignore them,” Claire whispered. She gripped the Ravian’s hand as she spoke. “Hold tight, and you get your reward. Okay?”
Claire watched Ursa’s eyes dilate, her expression softening. “Yes, master.”
Claire shuddered. That word was quite powerful. She glanced at Jasmine, who was the only one actively on watch. “Good luck, Jaz.”
“I’ll be fine.” Jasmine waved her off. “Make a mess of her.”
Claire held back her smile and adjusted her pants. They felt incredibly tight as she walked towards the carriage. Her mind was filled with fantasies and desire. She opened the door, anticipating what she would find.
Lily hadn’t moved. She was still catching her breath, cum still leaking from both her holes. She lay breathless on her side, struggling to think. Claire inhaled sharply, her hands already moving. She threw her shirt to the side and was starting on her pants.
“Lily?” Claire called out to the panting woman.
“Huh? Where?” Lily slurred out. “Oh, Claire. Was wondering when you wou-”
Claire interrupted her with a kiss, tasting the twin on her lips. Claire wanted to embrace her lover. Never let her go. A selfish desire for them to never leave her.
“Lily,” Claire whispered after she parted from the kiss. “I’m going to miss you…”
Lily chuckled and adjusted her cum-covered glasses. “I… I’ll only be gone for a few days.”
“Too long,” Claire said bluntly. She lay beside Lily and pulled her in close. Lily could feel Claire’s cock press into her hip, making her shiver. “I don’t want you to go.”
“I have to, I need to understand,” Lily chuckled. She was surprised at how possessive Claire sounded. “We’ll only be apart for a few days…”
Claire pouted. She wanted to argue against it, she wanted to keep Lily beside her. But she overcame that desire. “Fine. But when you come back, I want to for myself.”
Lily pulled Claire close, resting her head on her chest. “That… I can do.”
Claire couldn’t help herself. Despite the tender moment, her lover's breasts were right in front of her. Teasing her with every breath. She grabbed hold of one as she kissed the other.
“Ah!” Lily yelped.
Claire ignored her protests, feeling Lily’s cock slowly stiffen. She moved lower, towards Lily’s nipple. She sucked it, feeling it with her tongue. The alchemist’s moans egging her on.
“Claire… I-I’m still sensitive.” Lily moaned.
Claire’s mind blanked. Her body moving on its own. She rolled Lily onto her back as she knelt over her. Lily was sprawled out, her face a mix of shock and excitement. Her wide-eyed stare locked on Claire’s throbbing cock.
“I’ve waited days for this,” Claire said, her voice thick with lust. She spread Lily’s legs, exposing her pussy. Elsie’s seed dribbled out, fueling Claire’s need. “Gods, you are beautiful.”
Lily smiled. She adjusted her cum-covered glasses. Lily wrapped her legs around Claire, deciding to be bold. “Then prove it. Cum in me, Claire. Please. Make me regret leaving for even a day.”
Claire smirked. She pressed her tip against Lily’s pussy, her eyes admiring Lily’s beauty. She leaned over Lily, her arms supporting her on both sides of her lover. “With pleasure, my love.”
She kissed Lily, thrusting into Lily’s warm embrace. Her lover’s cum mixed with Lily’s arousal to lubricate Lily’s insides. Claire thrusted deep within Lily, stretching Lily to her limits. Her lover clung to her cock with desperation.
Lily moaned into their kiss, her legs tightening around Claire. Claire had to push against Lily to move. She pulled back, wanting to thrust, but Lily wanted to keep Claire inside of her. Her legs gave way when pleasure took over.
Claire parted from the kiss, letting Lily moan. She thrust into Lily, slow and passionate. The thrust caused Lily’s eyes to roll back. Claire loved the feeling. Lily’s embrace and Elsie’s cum still inside. The knowledge that Elsie had just came inside Lily.
It made everything hotter. More Intimate.
Claire thrusted again. She reached deeper, listening to the moans of her lover. She glanced down, noticing the outline her cock made this deep. It added to her desires, her need to take things up.
“Ready?” Claire whispered into Lily’s ear. The alchemist babbled something in response, her head nodding. “I’ll go faster now…”
Claire felt Lily tighten at her words, her legs shifting around Claire’s waist. Claire moved back, slowly. Teasing her lover as she readied herself. Then she thrusted, deep and quick.
“Fuuuck,” Lily mumbled. Her fingernails scraped Claire’s back. Her thrusts rocked the carriage without her realizing.
She kept going, losing herself to the pleasure. She steadied her pace, listening to Lily’s body. Lily’s moans filled her ears as she kept going. She needed to fill Lily with her love.
She wanted to put a baby in her.
That thought set Claire off. It echoed in her mind as she thrusted. She wanted Lily pregnant. She wanted to fill Lily to the brim. It fueled her thrusts as she went deeper and deeper. Lily’s arms and legs went limp.
Lily let out a deep moan, her eyes out of focus. Her body shook beneath Claire, her inner walls tightening around Claire, clinging to her. Lily wanted to keep Claire inside her, deep inside. Her body convulsed as her cock exploded with cum.
It coated them both, most landing on Lily’s breasts. But Claire gasped upon feeling the burning liquid hit her skin. It pulled her out of her craze.
Her hips slammed forward one last time, she kissed her lover. Her back and hips flexed, and Lily’s legs tightened around her. The waves of pleasure took over, her aching balls ready to be emptied. It had been too many days since she last came.
The first rope exploded from her tip, causing Claire to groan. She painted Lily’s womb with her seed, each burning rope sending Lily further into pleasure. The two were connected as Claire kept cumming. The endless amounts of seed filled Lily, making it far harder to breathe.
Lily pulled back, gasping and whining. Claire looked at her concerned face, then at her belly. It was expanding, nearly making her look pregnant. The two watched on, a mix of excitement and worry as Claire kept filling her. It’d passed the minute mark already, and Claire was afraid she wouldn’t stop.
Claire moved back, wanting to ease Lily’s pain.
“No!” Lily cried out, finding the strength in her limbs. She tightened her legs around Claire, wanting her to stay inside. “Stay! I need you.”
Claire relented. The slurred words and look of pleasure assured her. She finally stopped when Lily began to look 8 months pregnant. The amount of cum shocked both women.
“Gods and Goddess…” Lily mumbled. Her words were slurred, and her face was covered in her own seed. “There’s too much… need more.”
Claire giggled. Her lover sounded drunk now. It must be hard for her to even think. Claire leaned in and licked a stray rope from her face. Then into a passionate kiss.
“I really do love you,” Claire whispered gently. She gently kissed Lily’s cheek before her desire took over. She licked up Lily’s cum that landed on her face.
“Me too,” Lily slurred. “Don’t want to part…”
Claire gently cleaned Lily’s glasses. “I’ll have to… It’s Ursa’s turn next.”
Claire felt Lily tighten around her, preventing even a drop from escaping. Reason returned to Lily’s eye. “Oh… good thing you loosened me up.”
Claire placed her glasses back on her face. She smiled lovingly down at Lily. “Yeah, she’s very pent up. I’m kind of jealous…”
“Say that after,” Lily said with a giggle. She hadn’t experienced Ursa’s crazed state during sex yet. She was equal parts scared and excited. “Might not even be conscious for most of it…”
“She’ll know when to stop,” Claire whispered. She was finally allowed to pull out of Lily, her cum gushing out as she did. “At least, I hope she does.”
The two exasperatedly laughed as Claire lay beside her. She felt hollow knowing that tomorrow, she’d have to separate from Lily.
“I really will miss you,” Claire said, catching her breath. “Even if it is only a few days. It hurts to even think about.”
Lily rolled to her side shakily. She hugged Claire, pulling her back into her bosom. “It’ll be fine. Just makes our time together better.”
Ursa was pacing right outside the carriage. She couldn’t help herself; her desires were threatening to take control. She listened in to the entire thing, watched the carriage shake with Claire’s thrusts.
It was finally her turn.
She heard Claire get up, kissing Lily one last time. Ursa froze, standing before the carriage door. Her heart skipped a beat upon seeing Claire. She was holding her clothes, unbothered by her nudity.
“Oh!” Claire yelped. “Ursa, you scared me.”
Ursa gulped, her eyes wandering over Claire’s body. Her breasts, her abs, and her still dripping cock. Ursa couldn’t hold back anymore.
“Whoa!” Claire held her hand up. “Down girl! Save it for Lily.”
Ursa listened. She stopped mid-pounce, landing before Claire. seeing Lily’s fucked-out state, and nearly lost it. Her shorts were no longer able to hide her cock.
Claire stroked the tip of her cock where it peeked from her waistband, whispering, “Be a good girl and don’t harm her…”
Ursa whined, her canine cock throbbing to Claire’s touch. She nodded, ready for her turn.
“Get in there. You earned it.”
Chapter 160: Lily’s Going Away Part 3
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Ursa moved like an uncaged beast. She was on top of Lily in an instant, licking her skin. Her tongue moved on its own as it licked away at Lily’s breasts, lapping up Lily’s seed.
Lily tried to push her off, half-laughing through the sensation. “Ursa! That tickles!”
Ursa didn’t stop until every drop of cum was gone, her red eyes dilated wide. Lily looked down to see her red cock, throbbing and leaking precum. A bead of it landed near her belly button, causing her to squirm.
Lily looked back up to the Ravian, her tongue still out. She giggled breathlessly, “Should I get into doggy position?”
Ursa could only nod. Her cock wagged in the air, ready for pleasure.
Lily giggled and rolled shakily onto her belly. Her arms were too weak to push her torso up. She gave up halfway, pulling her legs closer to her chest in a needy curl. Her butt in the air, and her cock dangling between her thighs.
She felt Claire and Elsie’s cum leak down her thigh, then Ursa’s breath. It was hitting her thigh and aching pussy. Her breath was rapid and shallow, causing Lily to shudder.
Ursa finally moved, positioning herself over Lily. Lily felt Ursa’s strong hands grip her butt, feeling every callous on her soft skin. The Ravian squeezed, feeling the suppleness of Lily’s butt.
Ursa pressed her cock against Lily’s folds, prepping her lover. She moved her hands to Lily’s hips, rubbing her tip against Lily. Lily was ready.
“Ursa, please,” Lily whined, her back arched. She was done with the teasing. She had loving sex with Claire. Right now, she wanted to experience how rough Ursa could be. “I can take it.”
Ursa thrusted in deep with one savage motion. She gripped Lily tightly, pulling her back with her thrust. Her cock eased in easily, using her lovers’ cum as lube. Lily let out a wail into the pillow beside her. Ursa was thick. Thicker than Claire. It’d only get better when her knot grew.
Ursa didn’t give her time to adjust. She thrusted deep and quick. Her movements were primal and full of animalistic need. She did not care for Lily’s pleasure. This wasn’t making love, this was rutting.
That was exactly what Lily wanted. She wanted to see why Ana had enjoyed it so much. She knew now. The feeling of being used. The rough, strong thrusts bordered on pain. The pleasure that drowned out the pain. Ursa’s tight grip on her hips. The thrusts that caused the entire carriage to rock.
It was a lot to handle. Each thrust caused her mind to slip. Her body was used like she was made solely for Ursa’s pleasure. Adding to the thrill.
And the part she had been waiting for. She felt Ursa’s grip tighten, her grunts getting louder.
Ursa thrusted deep, her fingernails scraping Lily’s skin. Lily felt it inside her. Ursa’s cock expanded at its base, holding her in place. The knot grew within her, stretching her to her limits.
“Ursa!” Lily cried out, back arching violently as she felt herself lock around the Ravian’s base. Ursa leaned down and bit just below her neck. Lily’s insides tightened around Ursa in response. It felt like she was being bred. Like a dog in heat.
It was magical.
Then she felt it. The pleasure again crashed into her as Ursa growled lightly. Her cock throbbing within her. Cum poured into Lily, mixing with Claire and Elsie’s cum. She felt the heat swell within her womb as she struggled through another orgasm.
Ursa kept thrusting even while knotted, trying desperately to get deeper within her. She couldn’t think about anything else. Only to breed with Lily. Only the pleasure of cumming deep within her lover.
Lily’s vision darkened. The pleasure was nearly too much for her. Ursa’s cum was filling her, rivalling Claire’s amount. She felt the Ravian’s cum mix with the others as her belly expanded again.
Finally, Ursa began to slow. She let go of Lily’s neck, leaving a bite mark. Her fingernails left deep red marks in Lily’s skin. Her knot slowly shrank as she regained her reasoning.
She could speak again. She leaned in close to Lily, worrying about the babbling woman. “D-did I hurt you?”
“No… not at … all” Lily slurred through exasperated breaths. She could barely think, barely see. Her body was still shaking as she fought to stay conscious. “No wonder… Ana talks about… you so much.”
Ursa exhaled. She was afraid that she had gone too far. “Thank Rava… I was afraid I would hurt you.”
“Eh,” Lily grunted. She imagined she might be very sore tomorrow. “A bit of pain can be nice…”
Lily shuddered upon feeling Ursa throb within her. The feeling added to her last spurt of pleasure. She was growing quite addicted to being stuffed like this.
“I’ll take your word for it,” Ursa sighed. She took in the sight of the heaving, wrecked alchemist one last time. The bite just below her neck, the red marks on her pale skin, the red lines from Ursa’s fingers.
“Do me a favor,” Lily muttered. She was trying to push up, but kept falling. “Be rougher with Ana… she desperately wants it.”
Ursa gulped. She had reservations about how rough she was with the frail girl. But she couldn’t deny how badly she wanted to.
“And, Jaz is probably right outside.” Lily continued. She threw off her glasses and continued. “Stay where you are and call for her… she’ll want it this way.”
Ursa tilted her head. She was ready to pull out, but did as she was told. “Jasmine!”
Jasmine was already inside. She couldn’t hide her desire anymore. She crawled towards the two without a word. Her eyes were locked to where they were connected, licking her lips.
“Gods…” Ursa muttered. She flinched upon seeing the woman appear.
“Hehehe,” Lily giggled. “Told you!”
Jasmine was breathing heavily, her mouth watering. She could handle not cumming for a couple days, it was the taste she craved. It’d been days since she was able to taste her lovers’ essence. And Lily was filled with it.
Ursa pulled back slowly, letting Jasmine get closer as she did. Jasmine held out her hand, catching the cum that gushed out. Her grey eyes were full of desire as she watched it pool in her hand. Her other hand freed her cock from her pants, stroking it lightly as she licked the pool in her hand.
“Move,” Jasmine commanded.
Ursa pulled back quickly, replaced by Jasmine. The assassin buried her face between Lily’s thighs. She drank her lover’s seed like a starved woman. Her other hand quickened on her cock as she crossed her eyes.
Ursa watched for a moment. Watched the stoic assassin drown in the pleasure of her seed. Jasmine was drunk on the taste of Lily and her lovers. Ursa forced herself away, feeling her desire grow again. Someone needed to keep watch.
Lily felt Jasmine’s tongue flick across her pussy. It was a different kind of pleasure. They were so focused on their cocks, they didn’t really pay attention to their feminine sex.
It felt just as good. Jasmine’s skilled tongue danced across her skin, finding more and more of her lovers’ seed. Lily was shaking, pushed into yet another orgasm she hadn’t been prepared for.
The woman pulled back, her chin dripping with cum. She licked her lips clean, her insatiable thirst not quenched yet. Jasmine had been jerking herself off while she lapped at Lily’s pussy.
It was her turn to finally cum.
Lily was still shaking, her orgasm taking hold of her. She wondered for a moment what Jasmine was doing. Then she felt the hot, sticky liquid coating her back. The assassin let out a soft moan as she emptied her days’ worth of cum onto Lily.
Lily gasped. “Still not satisfied? Needed more to lick up?”
Jasmine didn’t respond. She was already attacking Lily’s back with her tongue. The alchemist giggled as her best friend licked her own cum off her. In a matter of seconds, the greedy woman cleaned every drop of her own mess.
She rolled Lily over and pressed her lips to Lily’s. The two shared in Jasmine’s cum, trading it between each other. Their tongues fought for dominance, trading the taste between them until both were panting for air.
Jasmine parted, out of breath. She caught her breath and spoke. “Be safe, Lily…”
“I-I will,” Lily promised.
Jasmine stared into Lily’s eyes for a moment before kissing her forehead. “We’ll be waiting for you.”
Jasmine rested her head on Lily’s chest. She listened to the alchemist's breath and her racing heartbeat. Lily rubbed the top of her head, “I know. I’ll be as quick as I can.”
“You better,” Jasmine whispered, sleep threatening to take her.
“Aww,” Lily giggled. “Are you sleepy?”
Jasmine grunted in response. She hadn’t had a full night’s rest in quite a while. Lily giggled as she tapped Jasmine’s head.
“Probably best if we bath…”
“Five more minutes,” Jasmine responded sharply before wrapping her arms tightly around Lily. “Want to hold you longer.”
Outside, Ursa was dutifully on watch. She cleaned up quickly, feeling her head clear. The others, however, were not as diligent.
Ana sat with her back against a table, her lips stretched wide around her sister’s cock. Elsie’s wrists were held behind her back, her hips jerking helplessly as Claire relentlessly thrusted. Each stroke forced her deeper and deeper down Ana’s throat.
It would be a long night for the twins.
Chapter 161: Morning Relief
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Claire woke up with a clear mind, though her body was sore. She could think about issues beyond her aching cock or her wandering eyes. She was a couple of days from seeing her parents again, from seeing her cat and animals. But Lily would be staying in Fyre.
Thinking of Lily’s departure, however brief, made Claire ache in another way. She was filled with a selfish need to be near Lily, to stay with her forever. A possessiveness she had rarely felt before. She fought against that feeling and checked on Lily.
Lily couldn’t move. Her legs, her abdomen, and her jaw were all aching. Every move caused her pain. She lay in silent agony, feeling the brunt of their activity last night. It was on par with channeling the goddess for the first time.
Claire’s presence alleviated some of her pain. The paladin’s aura was now in full effect, soothing the pain she felt.
“How are you feeling?” Claire whispered, careful not to wake either of the twins. They were cuddled up to Lily on both sides, clinging tightly to her. Claire knelt above her, looking down on the sore woman.
“Ugh, sore,” Lily mumbled, her voice hoarse. Even speaking hurts. “Like every muscle in my body is on fire…”
Claire giggled, “Was Ursa that rough?”
Lily gulped. Just thinking of her time with the Ravian made her shudder. It was exhilarating and mind-melting, yet the aftermath was too much. “Uh-huh… too much.”
“The carriage moved several feet forward,” Claire teased, parting Lily’s hair from her face. “That’s how much she shook it,”
“Can you honestly say now that you are jealous?” Lily groaned, remembering Claire’s comment before leaving.
Claire bit her lip. “A little…” she admitted.
Lily giggled, then groaned. Laughing hurts. “Say that after experiencing it…”
Claire kissed her forehead, her lips lingering. “Maybe you’re too sore to leave now…”
Lily smiled up at Claire, “I have to, Claire. We talked about this.”
“I know…” Claire whispered. She tried not to say it, but she failed to hold her words back. “I didn’t realize just how possessive I could be.”
“It’s cute,” Lily mumbled. Her voice was too hoarse to use. She could see Claire shift, her eyes hazing over.
“Fuck,” Claire said under her breath. She hadn’t expected it to hit so hard. Even after last night, her cock stirred again. “That’s dangerous, Lily.”
“My bad, I wasn’t thinking,” Lily mumbled. She tried to sit up. Pain shot through her body and made the twins stir. “Did you…?”
“No,” Claire said with a soft laugh. “Close though.”
Claire gently pushed her back down as the twins stirred beside her. They, too, had a rough night. Elsie could feel the soreness in her lower abdomen, her thighs burning as she moved. Ana, however, wore her aches proudly.
‘Gods,’ Elsie said to her sister. Her thoughts were flooded with Ana’s pleasure. ‘I didn’t think you’d be able to get it up after last night. You continue to surprise me.’
‘It was magical last night!’ Ana replied, grinding lazily against Lily without realizing. ‘Claire was so rough. Wish she was like that more.’
“Ana, please,” Lily whined. “I can’t…”
Ana blinked, she hadn’t realized what she was doing. “S-sorry…”
“It’s okay, I just…” Lily groaned. “It hurts to get aroused at the moment.”
Claire giggled. She leaned down and kissed Lily’s forehead again. Then she moved to Elsie. Finishing with Ana. She whispered into Ana’s ear, “If you can be quiet, I can go again.”
The younger twin squirmed. She nodded desperately. “P-please.”
“Heal them,” Claire said, her voice thick with lust. “I’ll go check on the boys.”
“My gods,” Elsie groaned. “Count me in too.”
Lily could feel both twins poking into her sides. Their cocks twitched against her aching body, sending a shiver down her spine. Despite the pain, despite the soreness. She wanted to join too.
Claire left, leaving the three in a daze. They turned to watch her walk away, their hungry eyes on her butt. It took a moment, but Ana remembered she had to heal them. The two were slowly engulfed in light, easing their pain from the night before.
Outside, Ursa still stood watch. Her eyes were bloodshot and had bags underneath them, yet she stood tall. Jasmine sat beside her, tending to the fire.
Claire stepped out of the carriage into the morning cold. The sun was just about to peak over the horizon, and dew covered the grass. Claire waved as she approached the boys' carriages.
She couldn’t hear any stirring coming from inside. She cracked the first one open, mentally counting each of the boys. All were sound asleep, a few cuddled up to one another.
Then the next was the same. None of them stirred. Claire was relieved to see them still asleep and safe.
She gently closed the door, and walked back to the campfire. Jasmine smiled at her as she approached. “Ursa, it’s morning. Get some rest.”
“I’ll be fi-” Ursa tried to say.
“No, that’s a command.” Claire cut her off. She leaned down and kissed Jasmine. She whispered to the assassin. “You’ll be fine, won’t you?”
“More than fine,” Jasmine whispered, her voice dripping with lustful hunger. “Leave another mess for me.”
Claire bit back her smile and offered her hand to Ursa. The Ravian reluctantly took it. She was led back to the carriage by Claire, her chest burning. Once wasn’t enough.
Claire guided her into the carriage. The three women all looked at Ursa with lustful eyes, devouring the woman’s body. Claire entered and wrapped her arms around Ursa’s waist. She fiddled with her lover’s shorts, dropping them shortly after.
“Once wasn’t enough,” Claire whispered to Ursa, pressing her bulge against Ursa’s ass. “Was it?”
Ursa shook her head. She let out an involuntary whine as she felt Claire grind against her. The three women crawled closer, their eyes glued to Ursa’s throbbing cock. Claire broke away from Ursa, causing Ursa to lean back.
“It’s okay,” Claire whispered. “I have to take my pants off…”
Ursa gulped. She felt Claire’s bare cock slap against her back, felt the scorching heat radiate from it. She felt the opposite of last night. Right now, she wanted to be bred.
She gasped, feeling Ana’s hand grasp her cock. The younger twin stared up at her as she began to stroke it. Elsie leaned in, a smug smile on her face.
“She looks so cute right now,” Elsie giggled. She watched Ursa’s cock throb in her sister’s hand before speaking to her sister. ‘Remember last night? How Claire took me and you?’
‘Yeah?’ Ana asked internally.
‘Move closer to Ursa and lean into me,’ Elsie said as she moved.
She sat in front of Ursa’s throbbing cock before her sister moved into her lap. Ana’s face was dangerously close to the canine cock. Some of the precum was already dripping on her face.
“All good over here,” Elsie said.
Claire pushed Ursa down, bending her forward. She pushed Ursa into Ana’s waiting mouth, her lips now around the head of Ursa’s cock. Claire gripped her meaty cock, pressing it against Ursa’s pussy. Her arousal was leaking down her thighs, ready for her lover’s cock.
“What about me?” Lily asked, her voice still hoarse.
The four froze, glancing at her.
“Come over here,” Elsie said, breaking the silence. “Those breasts are begging for attention”
Lily crawled closer, throwing her dress to the side. Elsie leaned to the side and latched onto one of them, causing Lily to moan.
Claire was done waiting. She gently pressed forward, stretching Ursa to fit her. Ursa let out a whimper, feeling her body accept Claire. Her mind was losing its train of thought as she was pushed deeper into Ana.
Claire was gentle as she thrusted forward, letting her lover adjust to her size. That was until she bottomed out. She made it deep within Ursa, pressing the Ravian’s womb.
She readjusted her grip, grabbing the woman’s hips. Ursa looked back at her with pleading eyes, telling her she was ready. Claire took a deep breath and began to thrust.
Every thrust sent waves through the group, causing Ursa to whimper. The dual pleasure of Claire stretching her and Ana’s warm mouth melted Ursa’s mind. She couldn’t speak, she couldn’t think about anything else. The feeling of being bred. It rivaled the feeling of breeding.
Elsie pulled Lily’s cock out and did her best to stroke it as she sucked on Lily’s nipple. It was hard with her sister taking 8 inches of cock down her throat and using her as support, but she managed. It was tough, but she managed.
Ana was enjoying every moment of it. Her throat barely handling Ursa’s girth, her lack of oxygen, and her sister’s cock pressing into her. She could feel Ursa expand, her knot growing. Ana’s jaw ached as it widened around it.
Claire quickened her pace, sending a chain reaction down through Ursa all the way to Lily. She shook the entire group along with the carriage. Ana’s gurgled moans mixed with Lily’s as she kept thrusting. Ursa was panting heavily, her insides gripping Claire tightly.
The warrior was ready to paint Ana’s throat.
She let out a groan as her first load flooded Ana. Her knot locked her deep in Ana’s throat as Ana choked on her seed. The younger twin gulped as best she could, nearly drowning in Ursa’s cum. Her head was light and her eyesight was darkening. Her lungs screamed for air and she was tearing up.
But she didn’t even fight.
She stayed, even when Ursa’s knot shrank. She stayed until the Ravian’s cum slowly stopped. It was only then that she fell back, gasping for air.
Claire dug her fingernails into Ursa’s skin, thrusting even faster now. She was ready to cum. Ursa looked back at her with those pleading eyes. Claire leaned forward, pushing deep inside Ursa. She kissed Ursa’s shoulder as she finally released inside her.
The twins and Lily watched Ursa’s toned belly expand with Claire’s seed, their eyes captivated. The Ravian’s eyes were crossed as her cock throbbed wildly in the air. The three women were shocked to see Ursa’s second load explode, coating them.
Their shocked faces were covered in her white, sticky essence. As Claire finally finished, emptying whatever was left from last night deep within Ursa’s womb.
Chapter 162: Lily’s Brief Departure
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Ursa collapsed shortly after, falling asleep next to Lily. The two spent the morning in deep sleep, while the others took care of cleaning up camp. The boys were very eager to help that morning, they wanted to get out of the ragged clothes they had on. It didn’t take long for them to be packed and rolled out.
By mid-morning, they were on the road. Claire sat silently as she drove one of the boys’ carriages. Without a co-driver, if felt a lot lonelier. That was until a few of the boys joined her. They crawled through the tiny window, too antsy to stay in the carriage.
“Miss Claire,” The first boy asked as he wiggled out of the driver's window. He was one of the older boys. “Is it okay if I sit with you?”
Claire smiled at the black haired boy and helped him through the window. He was taller than the other boys, likely because he was older. “Sure, just don’t distract me. These roads can be dangerous.”
“Thank you, I’m Ricky, these are Scott and Andy,” He said once he settled beside her. Claire offered her hand to the other two, both with brown hair, pulling the other two onto the driver’s seat. They settled around her, all three taking deep breaths.
“Couldn’t handle being cooped up any longer…” Ricky muttered.
“That’s fair, I guess,” Claire said, refocusing on the road.
“Wanted the fresh air, and… get away from the younger kids,” Scott muttered. Andy and Ricky exchanged a quick look.
“I see,” Claire said, noticing the worried glances. “Worried about something?”
They nodded in unison. Andy spoke up first, “We’re concerned about where we go after this. After we get to your hometown.”
“Ideally, back to your homes,” Claire said firmly. “Even if it’s a long shot.”
“That’s… the issue,” Ricky said, his shoulders slumping. “Our parents are gone.”
“The bandits made sure to kill them,” Scott continued. “No witnesses. No one left to come looking for us.”
“No loose ends,” Ricky muttered. “So we have nowhere to go.”
Claire let out a deep sigh. “I should have known…”
The three hung their heads in silence while Claire took a moment to think. Andy finally whispered, “Sorry, we didn’t want to sadden the others.”
“Don’t be,” Claire said, gripping the reins tightly. “It isn’t your fault. Nor should you have been put through that. We will figure something permanent out.”
“Can you keep this between us?” Andy asked. He glanced back at the window to make sure it was still closed. “We don’t want to ruin what little happiness they have right now.”
Claire nodded. She would deal with the anger she felt in that moment later, right now, these boys needed reassurance. She wrapped her arm around Andy before turning and embracing him. She hugged the boy tightly, squeezing him for a moment.
She moved on to Ricky and then to Scott. Hugging each of the boys tightly without saying a word. Her heart ached for them and the knowledge they had. She readjusted, focusing on the road again.
“You all are very brave.” She finally said after several moments of silence. “Not only for surviving that hell, but for taking on this burden. My family will take you in if necessary.”
“No!” They yelled in unison. They tugged at Claire’s sleeves, desperation in their eyes.
“We’ll work,” Scott said. “We don’t need to be taken in. We just need to find jobs and-”
“My parents need farmhands.” Claire interrupted him. “I doubt they’ll let you, but you can ask.”
“And what about the others?” Andy chimed in.
“We’ll figure it out. For now, Elsie and Ana’s mom runs a tavern,” Claire rubbed her chin. “We can keep you there and have our mayor figure it out. Either you stay with us, or Lady Efreit will take you.”
They all flinched at the word ‘Lady.’ Claire could only exhale in response. “She’s different. We met her grandson recently, and she’s very unpopular with the other nobles. We would never send you off to someone like our own Lady.”
“Thank the Gods,” They all muttered.
“We just don’t want to be burdens,” Andy said. He fiddled with his hands in his lap.
“You aren’t,” Claire said firmly. “You are victims, not burdens. We do this to protect you, and because it’s right. Because you deserve a chance at life, and we’ll do whatever it takes to give you one.”
The weight of her voice silenced them. The three boys shifted closer to Claire, returning the hugs she gave them. They clung tightly to the paladin, grateful for her protection. They sat quietly, keeping Claire company for the remainder of the ride.
They only stirred once Fyre appeared on the horizon.
The city streets were busy, and the Seraphs had to move quickly or risk losing track of their group. They had quite a few stares as they shuffled the boys into shops, their town clothes causing concern. Thankfully, the first shop they visited had plenty of stock and in the right sizes.
Jasmine had to pay out of pocket, even stopping at a local bank to do so. It cost far more than the assassin wanted to admit to clothe the boys, probably more than the reward for the traffickers. But it was worth it.
The boys emerged from the shop in fresh clothes, even if most were cut for women in the chest area. They were happy to have something to cover themselves. They walked out in a mix of dresses, blouses, and skirts, happier than when they entered.
Ursa was doing her best to keep them under control, but the boys were mystified by the technology around them. The Scarlet Seraphs found themselves chasing down boys who were distracted by glowing signs or some sort of new technology. It took a while for them to get the boys under control before they could head to their next destinations.
Their first stop was at the Central Library, where they would have to part with Lily. Claire was dreading this moment as they approached the building. Its design was unlike any other in the city, a sphere made out of marble with depictions of legend and folklore carved into the stone.
It was truly a sight to behold.
But, they’d have to leave Lily here. Claire broke away from the group of boys she was in charge of. Towards Lily. She could feel her chest tighten when she thought about leaving her. That possessive ache overtook her.
Without even thinking, she embraced the alchemist. Lily let out a yelp before realizing who was hugging her from behind. She reached back and stroked Claire’s hair. “Claire, we went over this.”
“I know, it feels silly…” Claire whispered to her. Her chest ached to the point of physical pain. She did not want to separate from Lily at all. “But I can’t help it.”
“We have to,” Lily whispered. She shifted to face Claire, hugging the paladin back. “I need to learn more about the Tyrant and the gods of his time. Maybe figure out those three’s origins and if there is a connection.”
Claire opened her mouth to reject Lily’s words. But she forced herself to stop. She swallowed that feeling and eased her grip on the woman. She could feel tears welling up in her eyes and a brief memory of her brother.
“Okay, I-I think I’m good,” Claire mumbled. She pulled back from Lily and looked her deep in the eyes. “Like you promised. No longer than a week.”
Lily’s smile widened, her glasses slipping down her nose. “Yes! First carriage back. Buy all the books from that era.”
“Good,” Claire whispered, before leaning in to kiss Lily. She hugged her lover tightly, not wanting to let go. But she did.
“Be safe, Lily,” Jasmine said, hugging her. Jasmine gave her a quick kiss on the cheek before the twins crowded in.
“We’ll help with the research when you return,” Elsie said with a sad smile.
“A-and resume our lessons,” Ana mumbled, cheeks warm. The two hugged her tightly before making way for Ursa.
Ursa gulped, feeling her face redden. She wasn’t expecting to be put on the spot. Her hesitation caused Lily to giggle, taking the initiative for her.
“Still have your language lessons as well,” Lily said with a smile. She hugged the Ravian and whispered to her, “And I’ve thought of plenty of rewards for you…”
Ursa squirmed in her grip, her face reddening deeper. Lily broke away and said her goodbyes to the boys. Each one got a deep hug and words of encouragement. Then, Lily turned and headed towards the library.
Claire watched her, the urge to chase after her overwhelming. But she stayed strong. Lily needed to do this. She needed to stay.
“Claire,” Jasmine whispered to her as she grabbed the redhead’s hand. “Come on, they really want to try that ice cream we saw.”
Chapter 163: Heading back to Restol
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Another expense that Jasmine had to pay out of pocket for. The boys swarmed the shop that created the sweet treat, too excited to be controlled. Ursa tried her best, but couldn’t control them. The lady behind the counter was overwhelmed by the sheer number of kids, but she did her best to serve them.
Claire stood to the side, watching the boys taste the cold treat. Their laughter warmed the ache infecting her heart. She knew it was childish, she knew it wasn’t for long, but she felt like a piece of her was missing. It dampened the joyous mood the boys had. So, she kept her distance to preserve their joyful mood.
She wanted them to have their fun, their freedom. Things were going to get complicated from here, and they may even be separated. She hoped they didn’t. But it was a possibility that plagued her mind. They’ll have to see once they get to Restol.
Part of her hoped they’d find a way to keep them there.
But the logistics and risk that would bring her town was an issue. Lady Lloyd would want them, either for herself or to sell. And that would be even more traumatic, so Lady Efreit may be their one and only hope. She just needed to contact Alice.
“Miss Claire?” A hesitant whisper asked. Claire turned and found Ricky standing before her. He held out a bowl of ice cream, “Here.”
Claire blinked, losing her train of thought. “Thank you.”
Ricky smiled tentatively, “You looked sad…”
Claire sighed, giving him a small smile. “A bit. Hate being away from my… teammates.” She almost slipped and said lover.
“Aw,” Ricky frowned. “Hopefully she isn’t gone for long.”
“It shouldn’t be long,” Claire mumbled. “I’m just not good with separation…”
“Want to talk about it?” Ricky asked, sitting at the table next to her. “I’m willing to listen. “
“Ricky, that’s very kind of you,” Claire sighed. She sat next to the boy and hesitated. “But our focus should be on your issues, your trauma, not mine.”
“You saved us, it’s the least I can do.” He replied, scooting closer. His voice was firmer than before. “We’re safe now.”
“Maybe when we get to Restol, but not now,” Claire said, ruffling his hair. “Until then, my focus should be on all of you.”
“Hey!” He giggled, batting her hand away as he fixed his hair.
The boy’s reaction reminded her of Ryley for a moment. A warm sense of nostalgia poured into her as the boy complained and fixed his hair. She was reminded of how they used to get along, or when she would mess up his hair. That warmth slowly passed, replaced by another ache.
She let out another sigh before looking down at the bowl. She took a scoop and tasted the sweet treat. It was incredibly sweet and creamy. The vanilla overwhelmed her taste buds, distracting her from the ache in her chest.
Ricky smiled at her enjoying the ice cream, happy he could brighten her mood. They sat in silence as they finished the treat, the other boys excitedly doing the same. They were scattered throughout the shop, taking up all of the tables and seats. Jasmine paid the gal behind the counter extra, knowing she had to work.
She glanced at Claire, who finally had a smile on her face. She exhaled, thankful that Claire was smiling again. It was worth every bronze coin she had to spend today.
After several more stops for treats, they made it back to their carriages. Several days of riding still lay ahead of them. They left mid-afternoon, ready to get back to Restol. Ricky joined Claire in her driver’s seat, keeping her company.
Several other boys joined and left throughout the day, introducing themselves to Claire. She met and got to know most of them by the time the day was over. It was a rewarding experience getting to know them. Seeing the boys she helped rescue and getting to know them personally. Knowing that she was making a difference, especially for them.
Ricky stayed throughout the day. He explained to her that both Jasmine and Claire seemed very intimidating to them back with the goblins. It was why they were hesitant around the two.
“But what about Ursa?” Claire asked. She was confused how they’d find her intimidating but not the Ravian. “She’s far more intimidating than me.”
“To adults maybe,” Ricky clarified. He let out a yawn, reminding Claire of how late it was getting. “We saw bits of it during the campfire, but she was… soft?”
“Surprisingly warm?” Claire asked, reminiscing on her softer side.
Ricky nodded enthusiastically. He had a bright smile, “Yeah! Um, I think that nurturing is the right word.”
“Only towards kids,” Claire muttered under her breath. She remembered the state she left Lily in and how abrasive she could be.
“She seems to hate the other blond lady, Ana’s sister,” Ricky continued, not hearing Claire’s words. “She gets ‘prickly’ around her. That’s what the younger boys describe it as, at least.”
Claire could barely contain her laugh. “Yeah, they don’t get along very often. Honestly? It can be quite cute…”
Ricky tilted his head. He took a moment to think before giving a soft smile. “I-I think I get it. They’re both quite pretty…”
Claire glanced at the boy, who was looking towards the ground. The way he shifted and hid his face clued her into his thoughts. “They are very pretty. Almost too pretty”
“You’re also…” Ricky squirmed and went silent. He felt incredibly awkward being so close to the woman.
Claire smiled warmly, “Thank you.”
Ricky just nodded and hid his face with his hands. It was cute. Claire giggled. Another reminder of her brother’s actions. Ricky was only a bit older than Ryley was before they were separated.
“Um, I’m sorry…” Ricky whispered hesitantly. He parted his hands to look at Claire. “I-I wanted to say that for a while…”
“It’s okay,” Claire giggled. “Means I’m not that intimidating.”
“N-no, not like the lady with the grey eyes,” Ricky mumbled. He straightened up, recovering from his embarrassment. “She’s kind and bought so much for her, but she’s cold.”
“Jasmine,” Claire corrected him. She reflected on Jasmine and how she handled the kids. “She’s an assassin. It’s in their nature.”
“Cool,” Ricky muttered in awe. “She’s not very approachable… and scares the younger boys.”
“Makes sense,” Claire replied. “Probably reminds you of your captors.”
“A bit, but…” Ricky admitted. He couldn’t find the words to explain himself. “She went out of her way to save us and paid for our new clothes, too. Her gaze is the problem. It’s scary.”
Claire knew exactly what he meant. It reminded her of the days she was Jasmine’s student. Her serious gaze instilled fear within her for making mistakes. That cold gaze that used to send a shiver down her spine.
“She’s softer than you’d think,” Claire whispered. Jasmine, in the leading carriage, was pulling over, a sign that their day of driving was over. “She has a lot on her plate, being our veteran adventurer and mentor. There are several other factors that I’d rather not discuss with you, but her seriousness is for a reason. Maybe in Restol, you’ll see that softer side of her.”
Ricky tilted his head, his eyes narrowing. A smile grew on his face as Claire pulled in beside their personal carriage. “Miss Claire, are you in love with Jasmine?”
Claire nearly choked. She glanced at the boy, who was eagerly waiting for her reply. She exhaled softly while she thought of the best way to explain it. “It’s a bit more complicated than that…”
“Really? Seems like you’re torn between Jasmine and Lily,” Ricky said, rubbing his chin. “You were saddened by her departure, but you describe Jasmine in such a… like you’re in love with her.”
Claire laughed and patted him on the back. If only she could tell him about her party’s uniqueness and clear up the boy’s perception. But that’d make it far worse. “I am fond of all my party members.”
“So a harem?” Ricky asked, tilting his head. “I remember reading stories about adventurers with harems. Those were usually all boys, though.”
Claire could hardly contain her laughter as she landed on the ground. She offered her hand to the boy and guided him to the ground. “No, it’s not like that. And that’s the last I’ll speak of it with you.”
“Awww,” Ricky giggled. “I’ve been so curious about it ever since I noticed how you look at each other.”
He had a mischievous grin on his face. Claire patted his head and messed up his hair. The boy hastily fixed it, complaining to her. “I said enough of that.”
Chapter 164: Home?
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The next couple of days passed with a blur, they flowed together for Claire. She spent more time with Ricky and the rest of the boys as they kept her company through the days. At night, it was either a series of quickies or staying up late to satiate their lust.
Claire could feel the wear on her body as the final day of driving started. Her eyes were red, and she could feel herself dozing off. There were too many days in a row of driving, and it was getting to her. By midday, she was teaching the older boys how to direct the horses. Anything to pass the time and keep herself awake.
She just needed to make it home. Back to her parents and her bed. It was what kept her going at this point. She wanted to see her mothers and then pass out for as long as possible.
Her head was nodding again by the time she recognized the landscape. She perked up upon seeing landmarks she used to play by. Beside her, Ricky stirred. He’d been asleep against her shoulder and jolted upright.
He looked around, expecting an attack. Claire grabbed his hand and calmed him down. “Sorry, we’re close.”
“Oh,” Ricky said, exhaling slowly. He rested his head against Claire and groggily whispered, “Wake me up when we’re in town…”
Claire laughed softly and let him rest. It wouldn’t be very long until they could see the village. She could feel the warm feeling of nostalgia and joy at the thought of being back. It’d been nearly two and a half months since they left.
Claire expected her mom to be waiting by the gate. Eve was even worse with separation than she was. She had a slight ache in her chest thinking about her mothers and them having to accept her leaving. She’d have to make it up to them somehow.
Her eyes caught on another landmark she recognized. The tallest tree in the area, one she climbed as a kid. She was flooded with memories of her childhood, adding to her excitement.
It only took her twenty more minutes for the fields of her family farm to come into view. The fields that led into the meadow that surrounded the town. All of it hit her with the warm, welcoming feeling of home.
Though something new caught her eye.
A building stood near the center of town. It looked to be a fully constructed church, one that wasn’t there before. She tilted her head as they approached, confused as to why it was built.
She was so focused on the building that she didn’t even register her name being called. They passed through the village gate as Claire’s mother bounded towards them. A fiery flash of red hair broke Claire’s concentration.
“Claire!!” Eve yelled as she sprinted towards the caravan.
Claire focused on her mother, a bright smile forming on her face. Ricky stirred once more, rubbing the sleep out of his eyes, only to be startled by Eve jumping on the carriage. Claire’s mother had leaped into a moving carriage to hug her daughter.
“Claire, thank the gods,” Eve said on the verge of tears. “I was so worried about you! I had this bad feeling ever since you left, and it never went away.”
Claire squirmed in her mother’s arms, muffled in her smothering warmth. “Hi, Mom,” was all she could manage.
Ricky stared wide-eyed at the woman. She looked like an older version of Claire, the resemblance was uncanny. His mouth was open, but no words came out.
“I’m so glad you’re home,” Eve said while sniffling. She rubbed her forehead against her daughter and tightened her grip. “We’ve been expecting you since that man arrived in town.”
Claire finally broke free, using her newfound strength to ease her mother into a more normal hug. One where she could actually speak. “Man? What man?”
“I don’t know his name, he’s only been out of their room once,” Eve said, wiping her tears. “He’s got blond hair and a knight accompanying him.”
“Was he a dancer?” Claire asked. She pulled out of the hug and wiped away her mother’s tears. “Did he affect you or the others?”
“I don’t know, Jane’s the one who told me about him,” Eve stammered. “His knight has been the one we talked to. He’s staying at Bree’s tavern. He asked for you by name.”
Claire exhaled softly. She’d worry about it later. She hugged her mother again, this time softer. “I’ll figure it out later. Just glad to see you Mom.”
Eve kissed Claire’s cheek before finally noticing the boy clinging to Claire’s shirt. Her eyes widened, “And who might this be?”
Claire whispered to her mom, “A boy we rescued. There are more within the two extra carriages…”
“Hi, I’m Ricky,” the boy said sheepishly.
Eve pulled away from Claire and studied the boy. She could see the scarring from the restraints on his neck. She gave Claire a worried look. “Rescued them from what?”
“Traffickers,” Claire said, her voice low. “A band of human traffickers had these boys held captive.”
“Gods, he looks barely even 15…” Eve mumbled.
“Ryley was younger,” Claire replied. “And a few of them are only ten.”
“Oh, Bennos,” Eve mumbled. She shifted to the other side of Claire and hugged the boy. “You’ve been through so much.”
Claire patted her mom’s back, hearing her crying. Ricky hugged her back, on the verge of tears himself. Eve didn’t let go even after the carriage stopped. It was only when Claire tugged on her shoulder that she stopped.
Claire helped both Eve and Ricky to the ground. They turned to find Elizabeth, Jess, and Elizabeth’s wife, Sloane. Claire was most surprised to see Sloane, who was rarely well enough to leave her bed, much less stand outside the manor. She leaned heavily against Elizabeth for support.
“Claire,” Elizabeth called out. “We have much to discuss.”
“Can it wait?” Claire asked hesitantly. “I want to help with them…”
She exchanged a worried glance with her wife. The two whispered for a moment until Elizabeth spoke. “It can wait. Let’s get these kids inside and situated.”
“Thank you,” Claire said, glancing back at her mom and Ricky. The boy was clinging to Eve. She looked to the other carriages as the boys funneled out.
Jess ran up next, her expression transforming from joy to shock as she took in the line of rescued boys. She barely reacted when her daughters hugged her. She could only stare in shock upon seeing the sheer number of kids that funneled out.
“H-how many?” She blinked rapidly.
“Twenty-one.” Jasmine answered for them, “Ages from 10 to 15.”
Jess shuddered upon hearing the last part. She looked around at all of the boys, their clothes barely hiding the scars they had. She took a deep breath, glancing down at her daughters. She opened her arms to them, and they embraced.
“I’m glad you’re both back. And safe,” She said with tears in her eyes.
“We’re glad too,” the twins said in unison.
Jess exhaled and wiped away her tears. “We’ll have to double up some of the rooms, but we can house them.”
Claire’s shoulders relaxed. That was one issue figured out. She could focus on the other. “Your guest. Is his name Toni?”
Jasmine, Ana, and Elsie’s eyes all snapped to Claire. They were shocked to hear that name. Before they could even ask, Jess replied. “Yeah, he’s here with a knight. How did you know his name?”
Claire gulped. “Mom described him. We met him almost two months ago.”
Jess looked to her daughters, their reaction was just as shocked as hers. “He arrived yesterday, asking for you, Claire.”
Claire took a deep breath, thinking back on the skill she had just been rewarded. For now, she didn’t have to worry about another God’s influence. It was her Goddess preparing her to meet Toni again.
“He’s a friend,” Jasmine jumped. “We weren’t expecting him so quickly.”
“He has Lady Efreit’s seal,” Elizabeth said. “Did you make a deal with her to take in these kids?”
Jasmine shook her head. “No, we were planning on reaching out from here.”
“Then why is he here now?” Elizabeth pressed. Sloane pulled on her arm, giving her a concerned look.
Jasmine glanced at Claire, who was still processing the information. While Jasmine was questioning if she had even mentioned where they were from to Alice or Toni, Claire was still thinking about her new skill. Would it protect her from Anka’s blessing? Or would she be stunned like last time?
The mayor let out a sigh and rubbed her forehead. She was visibly stressed from both their arrival and Toni’s. “We’ll sort that out later. For now, let’s get them inside.”
Chapter 165: The Church
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They shuffled the boys into the tavern as Jess rushed into the kitchen. Her daughters followed her in, helping her with their meal. The boys shuffled in, quickly settling at the tables scattered throughout the dining hall.
“Fuck, there are so many,” Sloane said. She was clutching her wife’s arm as she surveyed the group of boys. “These were the ones held by those traffickers?”
Jasmine nodded. “The ones Elizabeth assigned to us, yes.”
Sloane gulped. “That request was a year old… how many were lost over that time?”
“Honey,” Elizabeth whispered. She rubbed Sloane’s back, trying to soothe her. “It’s best for your health not to think about that,”
“You know why I can’t,” Sloane said softly.
Claire watched on, still somewhat shocked to see Sloane on her feet. She wasn’t used to their mayor being this gentle, either. It was strange.
“Jaz,” a familiar voice said as the door to the tavern opened. “You’re finally home.”
Jasmine and Claire turned to find Daphne, Jasmine’s younger sister. She was a shorter, more muscular version of Jasmine with the same grey eyes. She wiped the sweat off her brow and walked straight up to her sister.
“Surprised you made it out of your workshop,” Jasmine said with a warm smile.
“Lucky you,” Daphne grunted before pulling her into a hug. “I missed you.”
Jasmine hugged her sister back despite the sweat. “Me too, Daph.”
“You still owe me for that new knife,” Daphne said, breaking the sisterly embrace.
Jasmine sighed. She should have seen this coming. “Yeah, yeah… I’ll get you the money.”
“Good,” Daphne said firmly. She smirked at her sister, then glanced at Claire. “Nice seeing you, Claire.”
“Yeah, nice seeing you too,” Claire replied hesitantly.
Daphne exhaled slowly before turning to leave. Claire suppressed a laugh, feeling nostalgic for how Jasmine used to be. All business, no play. Then, as Daphne walked away, Claire couldn’t help noticing something else: she and Jasmine even had the same-
“No,” Jasmine said coldly, cutting Claire’s thought off. “Not Daphne.”
Claire blinked, not realizing her mouth was open. “Um… sorry”
Jasmine exhaled sharply. “I get it. The twins seem to have affected me…”
Claire gulped. She squirmed, thinking about what Jasmine was talking about. She shifted in her stance, hoping to hide her arousal. “I’ll try to avoid her…”
Claire turned away from Jasmine, hiding her blush. She locked eyes with Ricky, who was smiling mischievously at her. Seems that boy was far more perceptive than Claire realized.
Her mother was still beside him, though her attention was on the other boys. She had a worried expression on her face as she scanned the faces of each of the boys. Looking for someone. Her hand was gripping the boy’s hand tightly, not ready to let him go.
Claire felt for her mother. The boy was similar in age to Ryley and had some similarities to her brother. She had a hollow ache watching her mother look around. Her concentration was only broken by the door swinging open.
“Claire!” Jane cried out, and Claire was quickly hugged from behind. Her other mother held tightly to her, whispering on the verge of tears. “Thank the Gods you’re back.”
Claire struggled and turned to embrace her mom. She hugged Jane tightly, inhaling the familiar scent of the farm that clung to her clothes. “Hi, Momma, it’s so nice to be back.”
“My gods,” Jane said in amazement. “Did you get stronger?”
“A bit,” Claire said with a warm smile.
Jane broke from the hug and studied her daughter’s face. “Look far more mature, too.”
“Been through a lot in the past couple of months,” Claire said, her smile dropping.
Jane gulped and took a moment to think. She glanced at Jasmine, who was watching the two. “At least you can still smile. I was worried it would change you more...”
Claire pulled her into another hug. “I did too.”
Jane pulled away, then looked around at all the boys. She had a similar worried face to Eve’s. She gulped hard. “Did you rescue all of these boys?”
“We did,” Jasmine said, jumping into the conversation. “We were tasked with eliminating a band of human traffickers and found them being held captive.”
Jane nodded slowly. She was looking at Ricky. Claire’s heart hurt at seeing both of her mothers' pain. Neither was good at hiding their loss of Ryley.
“I’m… I’m gonna sit with Eve,” She said hesitantly, her eyes locked on the young boy beside Eve. “I’m glad you’re back, Claire. We both missed you so much.”
Claire watched her momma walk away, towards her wife. She could feel her chest tighten at seeing the two interact with the young boy.
“Elizabeth is coming back,” Jasmine said softly. She hugged Claire from the back, gently kissing her shoulder. “She’ll want to talk.”
“I-I figured.” Claire stammered. “Toni's appearance was too convenient, and that building…”
“Right,” Jasmine sighed. “I’ll see if I can talk to him. I wasn’t affected last time.”
She pulled away from Claire as Elizabeth walked over with her wife. Sloane was taking pained steps, holding tightly to her arm. Jasmine extended her arm to the older woman, who graciously took it.
“Come on, let’s find you a seat,” Jasmine said with a warm smile.
The mayor helped transition support to the assassin. She took a moment to watch Jasmine support her wife to a table with some of the boys. She only turned to face Claire when Jasmine was easing her into the chair.
“Walk with me.”
Claire nodded, and the two headed for the door. They walked in silence away from the tavern. They were halfway to the church before the mayor spoke up. The older woman turned towards Claire and exhaled deeply.
“Did you know about this?” She asked, gesturing towards the building behind her.
“No,” Claire shook her head in confusion. She looked at the building, taking in its design. One carving caught her eye.
“The Carpenters woke up one morning, maybe a week after you left, and just… started building.” Elizabeth continued. “Mothers and daughters worked endlessly for two months to complete it. It was completed the day before that man showed up. Yet none of them knew why.”
“It looks like her.” Claire blinked at the carving. Its detail was sparse, but it was undeniably her Goddess. The weightless hair, the outstretched arms that appeared to her in her dreams.
“Her who?” Elizabeth pressed.
“M-my Goddess.” Claire stammered. She was too shocked at the level of detail the carving had. The ethereal figure clad in a dress, her hands, eyes, and mouth being the only notable details. “She’s…”
“Unknown.” Elizabeth finished her sentence. “Yes, Jasmine told me. But why did she have them build this?”
“I-I don’t know,” Claire got out. She pulled her eyes from the depiction of her Goddess to the rest of the building. It was adorned with angels etched into the red wood. There were stairs leading up to the grand entrance and a ramp beside them. The carving of her Goddess just above the double doors.
“Claire, look at me,” Elizabeth said sternly. She took a deep breath, the stress evident in her expression. “Why is there a lamia depicted inside?”
Claire blinked rapidly, tilting her head. “What are you talking about?”
Elizabeth grabbed her hand and marched her into the building. The doors swung open, echoing throughout the interior. It looked like a place of worship with pews facing a central altar, with a marble statue of Her at the center. The same level of detail as the carving outside.
That wasn’t what Elizabeth wanted to show her, though. It was behind the altar, a mural. A painted depiction of her, Claire. The shield she recovered from the Troll’s lair on her left arm, a detail they couldn’t have known.
Beside her were her lovers. All of them, including Ursa to the far right. Someone the Carpenters should not have known about. Then, to Lily’s side on the far left corner was Toni.
Claire’s mouth was wide open as she looked at the mural.
“This mural was finished several days before that man appeared. Why is he there, and how did they know of your new Ravian companion?” Elizabeth said. She was studying Claire’s shocked expression.
“What the actual fuck?”
She tried to process her surroundings. The mural had details it shouldn’t have. The Goddess’s statue had just as many details as She had in Claire’s dreams. With her other features shrouded. Claire muttered to herself, “Did She do this?”
“That’s not all, Claire,” Elizabeth said. She turned Claire to another depiction, one that nearly made Claire faint. ”If the knights see this, they’ll think we’re heretics.”
The mayor’s words were muffled as Claire took it all in. It was a painting of Samira. But that wasn’t all. Surrounding the half-snake woman were three animals. A dog beside her, a raven on her shoulder, and she was leading a horse.
Chapter 166: Confession
Notes:
Just want to add, I am going back and fixing my earlier chapters. There is a ton of grammar, spelling, and other mistakes that I made as a novice writer that I want to fix. This shouldn't take too long, but it may affect Friday's chapter.
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"Claire!”
The mayor shook Claire’s shoulders, grabbing her attention. “Do you have any idea why this creature is depicted here?”
Claire swallowed hard. She glanced back at the mural, to Ursa and Toni, whom the Carpenters shouldn’t have known about. “I-it has to be a sign…”
“Sign for what?” Elizabeth said in a calmer voice.
“That she’s important,” Claire mumbled. She looked back at the half-snake woman and the animals around her. “Are there others?”
Elizabeth tilted her head. “Others? Like other monsters?”
Claire hesitantly nodded. “Goblins.”
Elizabeth blinked. “No. Should there be?”
“Um, I’m not sure,” Claire said softly, her eyes wandering to the marble statue. She walked shakily towards the shrine, to the statue of the Goddess at the center. “Why did you build this?”
She stared at the statue expecting an answer, but it stood motionless. The sparse detail was off-putting. Like it was human, but not quite.
“Claire, you need to explain this,” Elizabeth said with an exasperated sigh. “We need to figure this out.”
“I-I get it,” Claire said, taking a deep breath. She took in the details of the interior, the hearts in the design. There were several women as well, in deep stages of pregnancy. “It must be from growing power…”
“Growing power?” Elizabeth asked. “Your Goddess’s?”
“Yes,” Claire took another deep breath. “I might have spread her name alongside our own…”
“Smart.” Elizabeth pursed her lips. “Honestly, if it weren’t for the depiction of that Lamia, there wouldn’t really be an issue.”
Claire’s eyes returned to Samira’s portrait. She had so many questions for her Goddess upon seeing the church, the art, and especially Samira’s piece. When was this painted? Why were the animals there? Would Samira be joining them, too?
“So you have nothing?” Elizabeth asked.
Claire shook her head. “Just more questions.”
“Whatever, I’ll take it as a good sign that you recognize the Lamia.” Elizabeth sighed. She pinched her nose in frustration. “ We’ll cover this up, say it’s a work in progress if anything…”
“I’ll try to get answers the next time I talk to Her,” Claire said. “But She’s… not the best with answering questions.”
“Figures.” Elizabeth sighed once more. “At least she powers you up quite nicely.”
“You can tell?” Claire asked.
“I can,” The mayor said with a warm smile. “I have a strong analytical eye. It can’t read your skills, but it can read your stats.”
“Like Lily’s?” Claire asked.
“A bit, but mine’s geared more for judging people’s potential.” The mayor explained. “Useful for hiring adventurers or craftswomen. A handy skill for a mayor.”
A thought occurred to her as she listened to the older woman. “Do you know what those animals symbolize?”
“Hm?” The mayor tilted her head, confused. “The animals?”
“Yeah, on the painting.” Claire continued. “Like the dog I’d assume would be the Goddess Bennos. Now that I look at it in more detail, it looks like a Shepherd’s breed.”
The woman turned and studied the depiction, tilting her head further to the side. “Ah, I see what you’re saying. The raven might represent wisdom, but Ostea’s symbol is the Owl now.”
“I think Lily mentioned something similar,” Claire mumbled.
“Right, fuck,” The mayor laughed. “Where is Lily? I was so caught up in all this that I forgot to ask.”
“She’s in Fyre…” Claire said, feeling a slight pain in her chest. She missed her Alchemist. “Studying history… to find out more about the Tyrant.”
“Why?” Elizabeth asked.
Claire could see the questions forming from the mayor’s expression. Claire contemplated for a moment, but decided to tell her. Jasmine trusted this woman, so Claire could, too. So she filled their mayor in on everything they learned.
The conversation lasted until Elizabeth sank into one of the pews, the weight of Claire’s story forcing her to sit. Claire stood in silence as the woman digested what Claire told her. From her dreams with the Goddess to the two unique goblins. She left out the gifts and the relationship she has with her party.
“Jasmine’s reaction,” Elizabeth said softly. She scratched the back of her neck. “He really looked like Marcellus?”
“Ursa confirmed the similarities.” Claire nodded.
“Not just the more… rougher features and facial hair,” Elizabeth gulped. A pit began to form in the woman’s stomach. “But like a spitting image?”
“I-I think so,” Claire said hesitantly. She was more worried about calming Jasmine down at the time. “You’ll have to ask her.”
“I plan to,” Elizabeth said. She looked back at the painting, biting her lip. “He’s the horse.”
“Huh?” Claire asked. She struggled to process both the words and the certainty behind them.
“It’s an old breed of horses,” Elizabeth said softly. “One that died out when I was younger. A Friesian horse, the only breed with all black hides. Used in war. Haven’t seen one in a very long time… Maybe not since I was your age.”
“So how do you know it’s Him?” Claire asked.
“An old story from when I was young.” She said with a hint of nostalgia. She looked up at Claire as she spoke. “One about Death and three sisters. The eldest, a prideful warrior, the middle, a grieving widow, and the youngest, a scholar. I forgot the contents of the story, but each sister was tempted with power, gifts from Marcellus Himself. The two older sisters died to their own selfishness, but the youngest… She used the power of the Divine for her child.”
She took a deep breath, feeling a bit of nostalgia from her youth. “She was able to live a long, fulfilling life, escaping the fates of her sisters. But the ending is what matters now… Marcellus greeted the now elderly woman like an old friend, leading an all black horse for her to ride into the afterlife. That’s the part that makes me certain.”
Claire sat beside her, thinking over the conversation. “My Goddess said that Firewater and Silkie were hidden from her. She said ancient magic was used to do so…”
The mayor nodded slowly, a small smile forming on her face. “You should know that both Bennos and Marcellus were among the few survivors of the Tyrant’s Betrayal. You learned that in school, didn’t you? Though I recall you hating theology…”
Claire let out a nervous laugh. She remembered learning from the mayor and her wife as a kid and how hard it was for her to listen to their lectures. “It was the sitting for hours on end that I hated.”
“That’s fair, I know my voice can also be a little monotone…” The mayor chuckled. She leaned back, remembering teaching the entire generation.
“So it’s the raven we still need…” Claire mumbled. She glanced back at the painting, at the animals surrounding the woman. The dog reminded her of her own herding companion from home.
“I doubt you’ll find the name of that God or Goddess,” Elizabeth said. She, too, was looking at the painting now. “We lost a lot of our historical records when the Tyrant went mad… He razed entire cities filled with our collective knowledge.”
“Do you know anything more about him?” Claire asked. “Like, besides what you taught us?”
“Hmm, he was far less tyrannical than we say.” She said, choosing her words carefully. “It wasn’t until something broke him that he turned… evil”
“Wait? Was he not evil from the start?” Claire asked. She was thinking back to her lessons as a girl. The stories of the Tyrant’s early life and the heinous deeds he committed. “Did he even kidnap the princess for ransom?”
“No, in fact it’s speculated that they were lovers.” Elizabeth said with a heavy sigh and slight disgust. “What we’re forced to teach now is highly dramatized propaganda to justify how we treat men today. A divine punishment that was put on the entire gender.”
Claire hung her head. “Of course. Can’t have the nobles feeling sympathy…”
Her words received a hardy laugh from the mayor. “No, we cannot! Now you’re starting to get it.”
Everything, as always, circled back to noble greed and their desperate need to feel righteous about it.
Chapter 167: A Knight and her Master
Notes:
I was able to get all the way up to chapter 31 with my grammar fixes. Should only be like 20-25 more chapters of mistakes to get through
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Hannah leaned against the door. The giant woman was deep in thought about her last two weeks. The soreness of her legs from riding nonstop on horseback from their fief. She was thankful for the fact that their territory neighbored this one and Restol was close to their capital.
She took a deep breath, hearing someone approaching her. She looked up to see their hostess approach, accompanied by two identical young women. Hannah assumed it was her daughters since they were twins.
“Hello,” Jess said, bowing slightly. Her daughters followed her lead, revealing a fourth figure behind them.
Hannah flinched upon seeing the woman. She assumed the fourth to be Jasmine. She cleared her throat and focused on Jess. “Hello.”
“My apologies,” Jess said with a warm smile. ”Miss Hannah, we’ll be moving quite a few guests through this area. There will be a lot of noise.”
“That’s fine,” Hannah said as she watched Jess’s daughters move past her. “I’ll stay out of your way.”
“Thank you, but…” Jess hesitantly said. Her warm smile faltered for a moment before she continued. “I do have a request for your master.”
Hannah’s eyes moved from the twins to Jasmine, remembering what Alice said about her. Even Alice’s untrained eye could tell Jasmine was a formidable adventurer. “You must be Jasmine.”
There was a cold professionalism to Hannah’s voice. Jasmine had studied the tanned woman, the multiple scars on her exposed skin. She could tell the woman was very experienced.
“I am,” Jasmine confirmed. She turned to Jess and whispered. “Take care of the boys, I can handle it from here.”
Jess nodded. “Thank you. And again, sorry for the noise, Miss Hannah. It seems my daughters helped rescue over 20 boys from captivity.”
Hannah straightened up upon hearing that. She, like many in her Lady’s court, was very passionate about the plight of men. She looked at Jasmine with a bit of shock. A bit of her professionalism faltering, “Really? From who?”
“Band of traffickers. Near our eastern border.” Jasmine said, approaching the woman. “I’d rather explain it to both you and your master. Is it okay if we talk inside?”
Hannah swallowed hard. She was unsettled by the fact that Jasmine didn’t make a noise as she approached her. No creaking or even a scuff of her boot. But Alice trusted her, trusted the fact that she hadn’t reacted to Toni’s blessing.
Hannah hesitantly nodded. She had orders from Alice to let Jasmine mediate, as the other member she spoke to clearly reacted. “Fine. I’d say leave your weapons here, but we have kids passing by.”
“I assure you I left my equipment in the carriage,” Jasmine said with a smile. Hannah doubted that, but trusted in Alice.
She opened the door, cracking it open to check on her master. He was sitting on his bed, staring at the floor.
“Hannah?”
His voice called out to her. Hannah finally smiled, and she opened the door more to speak to him. “There’s a woman here who wants to speak to you. Her name’s Jasmine.”
Her master perked up and got to his feet. His eyes widened, and he rushed over to her. “Jasmine? Really? So they’re back?”
Hannah nodded. She was hesitant to race off to a random village in the middle of nowhere, but it seems that Goddess could be useful. “Yup, seems we had perfect timing.”
“I knew it!” Toni said with a smile. “It was worth riding into the night.”
Hannah opened the door for the woman, keeping an eye on her just in case. Jasmine entered the room, nodding to the knight. “Hello Toni, it’s surprising to see you.”
“Jasmine! Can I call you Jaz?” Toni asked, grabbing at her hands. “Lily called you that, and I really liked it!”
Jasmine nodded. She let him grab her hands and gave him a warm smile. “Yes, that is fine.”
Hannah closed the door behind them. She could hear Jess and the kids beginning to ascend the stairs. “You should be resting, Toni. The ride here was rough on you.”
“I told you that I’m fine,” Toni said, but his expression betrayed him as he winced in pain.
“Sit,” Jasmine said warmly. “We have a lot to discuss, it seems.”
She guided the man to his bed before pulling a chair beside it. She offered another chair to the knight, who declined. She took a deep breath before speaking again.
“Do you want me to go first, or do you want to go first?” She asked Toni.
The man took a moment to think. He really wanted to speak about his findings at their Lady’s estate. He let his excitement die down, seeing the seriousness in Jasmine’s voice.
“I-I think it’s best if I go first,” Toni said hesitantly. “You seem to have quite a bit on your shoulders. My news may help…”
Jasmine tilted her head. “Sure. I do have a lot of questions to ask.”
Toni nodded his head. He took a deep breath and started with the heaviest news. “I found Ryley.”
Jasmine nearly stood upon hearing that. She was shocked to hear that name. Hannah moved to intercept her, thinking she was attacking. Toni waved her away as Jasmine calmed down.
“H-how do you know that name?” Jasmine said, her voice trembling. She let her emotions take over, but she began to calm her breath.
“I met him,” Toni explained. He took a deep breath before getting into his story. “We played at your Lady’s estate. He’s a butler there…”
Jasmine sank back into her chair as Toni continued his story. He told the assassin the whole story of their Lady. How Toni met Ryley and how he had been treated. Jasmine’s blood was boiling by the end of it.
“That’s why I’m here,” Toni finally ended his story. “I-I want to join you. To help in any way possible to free him…”
Jasmine stood up and walked to the window, seeing the church in the distance. She took a moment to think about how Claire would react to this news. Also, she’ll have to explain her party’s uniqueness to the man and his retainer.
She let out a long sigh. “If you wish to join us, then I have something to explain…”
“I know about your Goddess,” Toni said. “How she empowers your classes. Anka told me!”
“Did she tell you about Claire’s gift?” Jasmine asked. The excitement in the man’s eyes faltered for a moment.
“Gift? You mean Her power?” He asked, tilting his head.
“Not exactly,” Jasmine shook her head and looked to the knight. She took a moment to think before just saying it. “Claire’s Goddess is the Goddess of Virility. She blessed Claire with a male appendage. And she blessed us with the same gift.”
Hannah’s expression faltered. Her mouth fell open with shock, mirroring her master’s. The two were doing their best to comprehend what the woman said as Jasmine continued.
“Joining us isn’t that simple,” Jasmine said, studying the muscular woman. She’d be an asset to their party, a more stable frontline to support Claire. “If your knight joins us, she’d be given the same gift. But for you… I’m not even sure.”
“Wh-what do you mean?” Toni asked as Hannah sat beside him. She was still struggling with what the assassin had said.
Jasmine shrugged. “We have no idea what our Goddess’s gift would do to a man. Could have no effect, or you could gain female genitalia… we just aren’t sure.”
Toni gulped. “A-Anka didn’t explain that…”
Hannah looked at Toni. She promised his mother to protect him, but she wasn’t prepared for this. She didn’t know if she was ready for this. All she knew is she’d follow her master’s orders.
“That’s not all,” Jasmine said, causing them both to stare at her. “We have an unconventional relationship as a party. Claire recruited us both as a party… and as lovers. The same would be expected of you two.”
Both of them gulped. The knight was so caught off guard by this. Her stoic expression finally broke. She glanced at Toni, who was heavily considering it, judging by his expression.
“Um, I-I don’t know,” Toni mumbled. He wanted to save himself for Ryley, but he needed to join Claire. “The lovers part is…”
“A lot,” Jasmine finished for him. “I know. It’s a hefty decision with no clear cure or turning back.”
“That and…” Toni hesitated, lowering his voice.
Hannah broke into a smile, remembering her master’s crush. She exhaled slowly and stood to meet Jasmine. “My master’s heart is already spoken for. Funny, since it’s your lover’s brother.”
Jasmine blinked. She looked at the sheepish man and scoffed. “Of course it is.”
Hannah was the first to laugh, quickly followed by Jasmine. The tension finally broke between the two.
“Gods,” Jasmine said, recovering. “I think that’ll be fine, Toni. Seeing as the twins… well, that’s another thing you’d have to get used to.”
Chapter 168: Somebody to Lean On
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Claire walked beside Elizabeth, seeing that the mayor still looked quite stressed. Claire could tell by the way she scrunched her eyebrows. The questions were racking up by the minute. At least they have one new answer.
But what did Marcellus and Bennos have to do with Firewater and Silkie?
And then there was Samira showing up in the church, surrounded by those three animals. What did any of it mean? Should she read into the fact that Samira was separate?
“Claire,” Elizabeth whispered. She pulled Claire out of her thoughts. “We’ll cover that snake woman. I trust you and your party, but I fear that the knights will go sniffing around. Especially if this is an entirely new Goddess.”
“Can you remove it?” Claire asked as a shiver of pain run down her spine. She winced, causing the mayor to hold her arm.
“Obviously not,” Elizabeth said gently. She helped Claire stand up straight and gave her a warm smile. “We’ll figure something out. Maybe your Goddess can help.”
“I hope so,” Claire said weakly. “Thank you.”
“We’ll manage,” She said, glancing at the Carpenters’ house for a moment. “Well, when they all wake up. They’ve been asleep for a full day already.”
“Yeah,” Claire said, looking at the house. It’d been a while since she spoke to the daughters, given the age gap. But she remembers them babysitting her as a child. “I hope they are okay. I worry they have Divine Fatigue…”
“Ah, that makes some sense.” The mayor mused. “Explains why they’ve been sleeping so long.”
“I apologize for Her,” Claire said, glancing at the ground. “I wasn’t expecting her to do something like this.”
“Apologize to them,” The mayor chuckled. “Though they might not even care. It’s a beautiful church, after all.”
The two kept walking back towards the Bree Tavern. Claire glanced at the sky, questioning why her Goddess would put her people in danger. She should know what could happen if they found images depicting monsters with divinity.
Elizabeth opened the door for Claire, and the two walked in. Ursa was standing idly by the bar, watching the boys walk up the stairs to their rooms.
Claire walked over to the warrior, feeling exhausted already. She had a headache coming on.
“You okay?” Ursa asked, glancing back at her. She let Claire lean on her, wrapping an arm around her.
“Not really,” Claire mumbled. “Lot on my mind.”
Elizabeth raised an eyebrow at the interaction, but she shook her head. Wasn’t her business. She simply walked over to her wife, who was still sitting at the table. She joined her as the boys filed upstairs.
“Yeah, that’s why I leave the thinking to you gals,” Ursa laughed. “Just here to be your axe.”
“Lucky you,” Claire mumbled. She looked around, making sure they were out of earshot. “All you need to worry about is my commands and your rewards…”
Claire felt some relief seeing Ursa squirm. It helped ease the tension in her body. The stoic warrior squirming from her words was a definite mood booster.
Ursa looked around, her face reddening. She looked at who must be Claire’s birth mother, staring at them in shock. She tried to move away from Claire, but Claire held tightly to her.
“Not in public, please,” Ursa whimpered.
“It’s fine,” Claire mumbled, feeling much better. “My moms already know about my relationship with… well, with Jasmine and the twins. I don’t know if they know about Lily.”
“But she’s staring right at me,” Ursa muttered, causing Claire to glance at her mother. Jane was talking with Ricky while Eve was looking at her daughter. She mouthed a question to her daughter.
‘Her too?’
Claire nodded her head against Ursa’s shoulder, amused by her mother’s reaction. She did love to revel in her lover’s embarrassment as well. It made the hardened warrior far cuter.
Her mother just sighed and turned back to the boy beside her. Claire would have to explain to them eventually, but that wasn’t now. She could deal with it in the future.
“Um, are you going to introduce us?” Ursa asked sheepishly. She was still looking at Claire’s mother, her mind going wild with thoughts.
“Yeah, why?” Claire asked. She pulled away to look at Ursa, whose eyes were dilated. Her pupils nearly covered her irises. “Hey! That’s my mom.”
She playfully punched Ursa. She had mixed feelings about the current situation. Ursa glanced at her with a guilty look, her face flushed red. “She’s… pretty.”
Claire had to commend her boldness. She glanced down, making sure Ursa wasn’t showing. Only a little, which added to Claire’s mixed feelings. “She is. Down girl.”
Ursa stiffened upon the command. Her eyes flickered nervously from Eve to Claire. Claire felt a swell of satisfaction with the amount of control she had over her lover. She held back on calling her a ‘good girl,’ thinking that’d be far too much.
“S-sorry,” Ursa stuttered. “If that’s how you look when you’re older…”
Ursa couldn’t finish her sentence, feeling too overwhelmed to continue. Claire smiled at the warrior. She could not wait to reward her.
“Thank you,” Claire whispered. She looked back at her mothers, feeling the influence of the twins. She didn’t know if she should feel ashamed or excited. It was strange to her. “I think…”
Ursa laughed nervously. She was ready to explain herself further, but Jasmine appeared on her other side.
“Getting pretty brazen,” She teased. She looked over at Claire’s parents, who were obviously discussing the situation. Ricky sat between them, trying to hold back his laughter. “Didn’t expect you to claim her so openly.”
“Eh, too tired to care.” Claire shrugged. Her headache was weakening, replaced by a growing warmth. “Needed support.”
“What happened in the church?” Jasmine asked, leaning against Ursa. She mirrored Claire, causing more confusion from their observers.
“Well, She compelled the Carpenters to build it.” Claire sighed. She could feel the tension returning. “There’s a mural with Ursa and Toni inside… and a painting of Samira.”
Jasmine calmed herself. She exhaled slowly. “Makes sense why Elizabeth was so stressed. Can’t imagine having heretical imagery being very calming…”
“That’s not all,” Claire pulled away from Ursa. “She had those animals surrounding her.”
“From their marks?” Jasmine asked, straightening up.
“Mhmm,” Claire said. She took a moment to think, given Jasmine’s previous reaction. “She thinks the horse is Marcellus.”
Jasmine’s breath hitched. She was here to tell Claire about her conversation and Toni’s answer. She did her best to stay calm. “Why does she think that?”
“The breed of horse,” Claire explained. She glanced at the mayor, who was helping her wife stand. “She seemed to realise the connection from its all black hide. Said it was an extinct breed of warhorse…”
“Oh, shit,” Jasmine mumbled. “I guess we’ll have to take her word.”
Claire nodded. She looked over at Ursa, who was tilting her head. It looked like she wanted to say something. “Do you know something?” She whispered to Ursa.
The warrior nodded. “During our initiation ritual, he rides in on a black horse.”
Both women exhaled. They had mixed feelings about the whole thing.
“Okay. That makes sense why he looked so similar.” Jasmine muttered.
Claire nodded. “They weren’t depicted in the church, by the way. No mentions of goblins, only about Samira’s mural.”
“Alright,” Jasmine said, rubbing her chin.
“I’ll have to ask Her about it the next time She visits me,” Claire said with a sigh. “We’ve identified two of the symbols. That just leaves the raven.”
“So the dog was Bennos?” Jasmine asked.
Claire nodded. “Shepherd breed.”
“We’ll see what Lily finds out,” Jasmine said. She held out her hands to the two. “Come on, Toni wants to meet you. Since you didn’t get the chance last time.”
She guided the two upstairs, hoping Claire could resist Toni’s blessing.
Chapter 169: No Turning Back
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Toni sat on the bed, his eyes fixed on the floor. His mind was racing with everything Jasmine told him. Not only about the Goddess’s gifts, but the hybrid humans. A talking Lamia was a unique occurrence, but two more talking goblins? That was too much. It made his mouth run dry.
Then there was Claire and her party. Their gift. Their inter-party romance. The fact that they were all romantically involved was something he couldn’t comprehend. He was only now figuring out his own feelings.
Then there was Casseus, Ryely. His heart ached upon thinking of the butler. He desperately wanted to be with him. Wanted his first time to be shared with him. It was weighing on him.
But he decided to join Claire. To free Ryley from that woman’s estate and from his torture. He could barely stomach the thought of Lilith beating the butler, much less whatever else happened.
His thoughts were interrupted by a knock on his door. He looked up to see Hannah peaking through. Her usually stoic expression was filled with uncertainty and panic.
“Jasmine is back. And she brought Claire.”
A mix of anticipation and fear filled Toni. He’d only seen the woman from a distance, too exhausted at the time to even focus on others. He began to question himself, his actions.
Jasmine entered alongside the woman he’d heard so much about. The stunning red hair he remembered from that morning after. Her green eyes were full of determination. She greeted him with a warm smile.
For a moment, there was silence. Both Hannah and Toni waited for her to react to his blessing. His hand reached up to the beauty mark as he studied Claire. She looked very similar to the butler, their facial structure and noses matching. It was the hair and eyes that were different.
“Hello, Anthony,” Claire said calmly. She was able to overcome the intense feeling of lust she felt upon entering the room. Her initial reaction almost made her freeze, but her skill quietly activated. “I’m Claire.”
Both Toni and Hannah relaxed. Their shoulders softening in unison as the knight closed the door. She caught a glance of the Ravian woman before closing the door. She was busy talking to some of the boys who were still wandering the halls.
“Hi,” Toni said sheepishly. The more he looked at the woman, the more he thought of her brother. “You can call me Toni…”
Hannah walked over to her master, hearing an unfamiliar tone from him. He was either afraid or incredibly shy. She stood beside him, hoping to comfort him with her presence. She felt his hand grip hers.
“We have much to discuss,” Jasmine said. She moved two chairs and offered one to Claire. Toni watched the two exchange a hesitant glance.
“Right,” Claire said. She sat in the chair, exhaling slowly. “Tell me about Ryley.”
Toni nodded. His mouth still felt dry, but holding Hannah’s hand helped. “Um, we visited your Lady’s estate to perform. H-he was there as her head butler… I got to know him…”
“Right,” Claire said with a faint smile. “I heard about your crush.”
Toni nodded. He could feel his face begin to burn up as he continued. “He and the other boys were subject to horrible treatment. Th-they had scars and trauma from…”
He couldn’t force himself to say it. His throat seized up as he thought about what he witnessed.
“Allow me,” Hannah said quietly. Toni looked up to his retainer and squeezed her hand. A silent thanks. “The boys of her estate suffered routine beatings, torture, and most likely forced prostitution. There were clear signs of sexual abuse on each of the boys’ bodies. One of our scouts even confirmed there’s a dungeon beneath Lady Lloyd’s manor. In there, she confirmed multiple torture devices, some sexual, some not.”
Claire held her hand up. She took a deep breath to release the anger building up within her. “We figured. I want to know about my brother. Was… was he okay?”
“For the most part,” Hannah said. She glanced back at her master, who was staring at the ground. “The last day he was there, he was beaten so badly that he needed to be taken to a healer. But-”
Claire clenched her fist. It was the first actual news she had heard about her brother, so she was filled with some relief. But every other part of her was filled with rage. The knight watched her carefully, picking up on her rage.
“H-he was still surviving,” Toni mumbled. He, too, could feel the emotions radiating off the redheaded adventurer. “He only broke down when I told him about you…”
Jasmine placed her hand on Claire’s. She squeezed Claire’s hand, hoping to ease her anger. She met Claire’s eyes, which were beginning to calm down.
“Tell me more,” Claire finally said. She was holding back the anger in her voice as she spoke. “How does he look? Does he even remember us?”
“H-he does,” Toni said. He was slowly getting over the nervousness he had. “His professional demeanor fell apart upon hearing your name… and he grew into a very f-fine young man.”
A faint smile appeared on Claire’s face. A bit of happiness overcame her hearing that Ryley remembered her. She feared he’d forget her after the years of torment. Something good she could tell their mothers.
“Thank the go-” Claire shook her head. She had no one else to thank. “The Goddess.”
“He went by a different name,” Hannah spoke up. “The Lady’s excuse was ‘rehoming’ the boys she took in. Her twisted way of showing off her charity to guests.”
Claire let out a sigh. “Of course. Everything she does always comes back to reputation.”
“Sounding more and more like Elizabeth.” Jasmine teased gently. She could feel her lover’s rage calming.
“If I worked with that bitch monthly, I’d be a lot more spiteful,” Claire laughed back.
“Eh, you don’t hear her behind closed doors,” Jasmine shot back.
The knight exchanged a glance with her master. Both could tell from the way they looked at each other.
“Anyways,” Claire said after a moment. “I’m just glad he’s alive. And I guess this can be seen as good news…”
“Indeed,” Jasmine said. “We were worried he’d been moved since he was approaching eighteen.”
Hannah grimaced. “Your Lady does like them young.”
Both nodded in disgusted unison.
“She does.” Jasmine replied, “Which is why we’re more worried about Ryely. His birthday is at the end of winter…”
“Any ideas on where he could go?” The knight asked.
Jasmine shook her head. “If your Lady doesn’t know, then there’s no chance I would.”
“Which is why we have to act fast.” Claire declared. She took a deep breath, letting the anger fully leave her. “We need to rescue him before that time comes.”
Her eyes turned to study the dancer. He gulped upon meeting her eyes. “Jasmine says you wanted to join us.”
Toni nodded. “Y-yes.”
“Even with the gift I bestow?” Claire asked. She watched the man readjust, seeing the hesitance. He nodded.
“I’m willing to do whatever it takes to free him,” Toni said more confidently.
Claire glanced at the knight. She wasn’t on the mural in the church. “What about you, Miss Knight?”
“I was instructed to follow my master,” She said confidently. “And I choose to follow him into this.”
Claire exchanged a glance with Jasmine. The assassin shook her head. “Did Jasmine tell you how this would work?”
Both shook their head.
Claire hung her head for a moment. She laughed at the ground before standing. “I’d prefer for this to happen with a better mood and all, but whatever.”
She undid her pants, causing the two’s eyes to widen. Her pants dropped to the ground as she continued her explanation. “My gift is bestowed in one way. The way my Goddess chose, so blame Her.”
Jasmine unconsciously licked her lips. She glanced at the two who were frozen in place. She exhaled slowly, getting a hold of herself. “You’ll need to ingest her sexual fluids.”
She nearly laughed upon seeing their expressions change. A mix of fear and excitement was clear in the way their eyes wandered down Claire’s body. She could hear their breathing change as the bulge in Claire’s panties began to expand.
She loved how quickly Claire could get excited.
Chapter 170: Boiling Feelings
Chapter Text
Both sets of eyes were glued to Claire’s bulge. It was one thing to hear about the gift, it was another to see it in person. Toni could feel that deep sense of longing begin to take over. An overwhelming feeling like that night before they left.
Hannah’s demeanor dropped entirely. The knight couldn’t take her eyes off the throbbing cock hidden behind the fabric. It was like something took over her, and she lost all willpower.
Jasmine bit back her laugh, not wanting to frighten the two. She remembered how powerful Claire’s attraction was the first time she saw it, how it dominated her mind. She glanced up at Claire, who was hesitant.
She gave her a smug smile before looping her thumbs under Claire’s waistband. “All you need to do is ingest the fluid. We won’t make you do anything more if you don’t want to. However, she will need help getting there…”
Toni’s eyes widened. His chest was burning with desire as his own cock rapidly grew. He wanted to, desperately. But he couldn’t make a sound. He forced himself to look at his knight, who was in a similar state.
He squeezed her hand, ripping her concentration from Claire. He gave her a worried look, giving her clarity. She read his expression as she spoke. “Looks like my master would like to try…”
His hand tightened on hers.
“Toni,” Claire said in a calm tone. “You don’t have to force yourself.”
He shook his head. Finally finding his voice. “I-I’d like to try it.”
Hannah smiled before whispering to him. “It will be good practice for that butler.”
His face flushed red as his knight uncharacteristically teased him. He took a deep breath as his eyes wandered down the Paladin’s body. Down to where Jasmine’s hands were.
She hadn’t moved an inch, her smile growing wider. She couldn’t wait to show her lover’s cock off to them. “What about you, Miss Hannah?”
The knight tried to steady herself. She could face severe punishment if her Lady found out what she was about to do. Something about the redhead ignited an attraction in the reserved knight. She nodded slowly, her eyes on her master.
“If he’s okay with it.” She said, holding back her emotions. Her master glanced at her hesitantly, a silent exchange she was used to. She learned to read his emotions, his thoughts after years of guarding him.
He gave her a confident nod. “I trust you more than Maeve,” he said, invoking her Captain’s name.
Jasmine giggled, still holding Claire’s panties. “Think they’re ready?” She whispered teasingly to Claire.
Claire shook her head. “We’ll see.”
Hannah’s eyes snapped to Claire when she saw Jasmine’s hands begin to move. Her master followed suit as the assassin slowly eased her lover’s panties down. She enjoyed watching them react to her slowly revealing the full length.
With one slow motion, she revealed the growing length of Claire’s cock. It rested in the air, half erect. It throbbed with Claire’s heartbeat, growing in length with each one. The two watched with bated breath as it grew.
“What the fuck,” The knight muttered. While she’d never seen one herself, she knew men never got this big.
Toni’s eyes widened; it had to be almost three times his size. It just added to his anticipation upon seeing. He scooted off the bed, landing on his knees. “Anka… It’s beautiful.”
His silent prayer caused Claire’s cock to throb. The compliment was too much for the woman. Jasmine smiled at Toni as she beckoned him closer. “Careful. She could explode if you compliment her too much.”
Toni inched closer as his knight slowly followed. Their eyes were glued to the throbbing length before them. Jasmine bit her lip, seeing them surround Claire. Toni was in the middle as the two women were on either side.
Jasmine gently grabbed Claire’s length, causing her to moan. She gave her a stare as she spoke. “You two sure you’re ready? I could always get her there for you.”
Claire smiled at her greedy lover. She knew Jasmine wanted her for herself in that moment. “No, Jaz. If they truly want this, let them.”
“Aww,” Jasmine said. She held back her smile as she whispered to the two. “Luck you.”
Toni’s body took over for him. His hand was already nearly to Claire’s cock. His lust and curiosity took over. His other hand was rubbing against his own as his finger tip reached Claire. She gave him a warm smile when he looked up at her.
“Jaz, help him,” Claire cooed.
Jasmine giggled. Her eyes igniting with lust. “Here.” She pulled his hand closer, letting him grip her at the base. His dainty hand barely fit around her. Jasmine whispered in his ear as she guided him. “Now move up and down. Feel it throb in your grip. Addicting, isn’t it?”
He nodded. It was. Feeling the heat coming off of her cock as he moved his hand up and down. The feeling of the liquid seeping out of her tip. Her soft moans and the aroma she gave off was all incredibly addictive.
He tore his eyes from Claire, looking at his knight. She was watching him stroke Claire, her hands between her thighs. He gave her a shy smile. “Th-there’s room for both of us…”
The knight gulped. She had a burning sensation deep within her like she’d never felt before. Her fingers were squirming between her thighs, hoping to ease it. She glanced up at the woman before reaching a hand out.
Toni’s eyes widened upon seeing the faint moisture on her fingers. He watched her hand join his, feeling closer to the knight than before. Their eyes locked as Toni gently pushed her up Claire’s length. Their eyes locked while they worked their hands up and down her shaft.
Jasmine giggled. Before whispering to the two. “It’d excite Claire more if you two kissed…”
They didn’t hesitate. Gone were Hannah’s worries about her Lady’s punishments, and gone were Toni’s inhibitions. They leaned in to kiss, their naive lips meeting each other’s.
“Oh Goddess,” Claire moaned as their hands continued to move. Toni’s soft, small hand and Hannah’s coarser hand went up and down her cock. Seeing the two kiss only added to her pleasure.
Hannah parted from the kiss, a bit of reason returning. “Oh gods… if your mother or-”
Her words were cut off by Toni leaning forward to silence her. He gave her a quick kiss to reassure her. “You were told to follow me. To join this group with me. This is part of it. A-and… I enjoyed kissing you.”
“B-but my duties as a knight.” She repeated aloud. “I-I trained so hard to…”
“It’s okay, Hannah,” Toni reassured her. He leaned closer as she pulled back. “I don’t understand what I feel right now. If it’s lust or genuine love, but I trust you.”
Hannah’s face reddened. She blinked rapidly. “B-but Casseus.” She stuttered.
Toni found his confidence, giving her a sultry giggle. “If Claire can love multiple people, I-I think I can too.”
Hannah nodded. She let go of the obligations of being a knight, for now. She leaned in once more, capturing her master’s lips. She pressed her tongue forward, something she’d always wanted to try. Toni reciprocated, their tongues dancing as their hands continued to move.
“Ahh, unresolved feelings?” Jasmine asked in a whisper. “Did our poor knight overcome his blessing to stay by his side?”
Hannah’s half-closed eyes widened. She looked at the assassin in bewilderment. She thought she hid her desires and her emotions well. It had taken ages to overcome her master’s blessing.
She pulled back, ready to say something, but Claire let out a soft groan. The woman’s cock throbbed wildly in their hands. Claire’s eyes were crossed as she was ready to explode.
The two were shocked as she moaned. “Fuuck, I can’t hold back anymore!”
They closed their eyes as cum exploded from Claire, her knees buckling. Their faces and clothes were quickly coated in her viscous seed. Jasmine’s laughter was drowned out by the buzzing feeling they shared.
Hannah hesitantly opened the eye that wasn’t covered, finding her master’s face coated. She launched forward, her emotions taking hold. Before she knew it she was lapping the delicious cum off of his face.
His giggles fueled her. She was rubbing her aching sex against her master’s thigh, wanting to alleviate the burn within her. Toni gently licked at her face, snapping her out of it.
“Anka, she tastes amazing…” Toni moaned as he savored Claire’s cum. “And you look so pretty right now.”
Hannah’s mind blanked. She’d never heard her master call anyone besides his mother or grandmother that word. He even invoked Her name in the compliment. Hannah froze as her master gently licked her face.
“Seems I was right,” Jasmine mused. She licked her lips, wanting to join the fun. “I do have experience in repressed feelings…”
“Shush,” Claire said breathlessly. “Let them have their moment.”
Chapter 171: First Man
Notes:
Finally can get Toni into the smut and let him get railed.
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Jasmine licked her lips, getting the last bit of cum from cleaning Claire’s cock. She watched the two now writhing on the floor as Claire’s gifts slowly formed. Both were quite curious as to how it would affect the man. Claire watched the dancer in his ruined dress squirm.
Hannah ripped her pants down, the cock already formed. It grew hard in the exposed air as the knight looked at it. She hesitantly grabbed the cock, unsure of just what to do. Luckily, Jasmine was already beside her, ready to help the poor woman.
Claire’s attention was still on Toni. She ignored the slurping sounds coming from the other two. The man hastily pulled his skirt up and over his head, exposing his bare chest. His bulging panties were barely holding back the erection he had.
“I-it’s bigger!” He said in shock. His eyes were wide as his cock, which was fairly average before, grew to rival Claire’s. He slid his panties down, revealing the monster. “H-how… oh fuck…”
His hand grazed the throbbing cock, causing his back to arch. It was far more sensitive too. He couldn’t help himself as he gripped it. His own hand couldn’t wrap around the shaft.
Claire watched on.
She was looking for any other changes. She moved closer to see if he grew a female sex, finding nothing. She got on her hands and knees, crawling close to help Toni out.
His blue eyes looked at her with hesitation, but his cock reacted to her touch. She gave him a lustful smile as she took over for him. Feeling it reminded her of her own cock, longer and girthier than the others. She couldn’t wait to use it.
“C-Claire…” he moaned softly. His eyes were wide as she moved her hand up his velvety shaft. The precum leaked onto her hand, lubricating her strokes.
“Shhh,” Claire cooed. She lowered her head closer to Toni’s cock. “Let me take care of this for you.”
He gave her a worried nod as she descended closer. She gave the tip a gentle kiss, tasting the precum before parting her lips to swallow it. Slowly, she descended the shaft. It was thick, causing her mouth to stretch.
She’d never realized how hard it was to deepthroat a cock of her size, she had to commend her lovers. She made it all the way down, nearly choking on his cock. Her mind got fuzzy as she moved up.
Toni was breathing heavily, trying to hold back his moans. He glanced over at his retainer, whose back was arched. The assassin was showing her no mercy as she bobbed up and down her cock. Jasmine moved faster and faster, her eyes half closed.
Toni moaned a silent prayer that he got Claire over Jasmine.
Claire pulled back, letting the cock pop out of her mouth. She took a moment to catch her breath as she examined the man’s body. Her eyes wandered to his nipples, seeming puffier than before. She slowly moved her hand up his body. Her curiosity taking control.
Her finger grazed it, causing the cock in her other hand to throb. Toni let out a moan as he writhed in pleasure. He’d never felt an overwhelming sensation come from them before. He looked at the redhead, whose eyes were burning with lust.
“Seems these are more sensitive now…” Claire said breathlessly. She pinched the nub gently, causing him to gasp. “Have to explore that further.”
Before he even realized it, his own hands were exploring the feeling. His fingers grazed across his chest, sending his mind spiraling in pleasure. Combining it with Claire’s hand nearly caused him to explode.
Claire could feel it building up. She lowered her head, opening her mouth just above his tip. She wanted it all over her face. She stared into his blue eyes as he thrusted his hips.
“Claire!” He whined. He couldn’t control his body anymore. His hands were busy with the new sensation, his hips thrusting wildly. His cock throbbed in the paladin’s hand, ready to explode with his seed.
“Cum for me,” Claire said. She was ready for it all. She quickened her hand, ready to milk his cock.
Toni let out a long groan as his whole body spasmed. His cock erupted with cum, shooting ropes up at Claire. She felt the burning liquid coat her face and covering her eyes. She closed them as the man unloaded. She felt his cock throb with each rope, covering Claire with more and more cum.
Claire tasted his seed, feeling intoxicated by its scent. Toni’s amount rivaled Claire's as he kept going. A near-endless amount of seed coated her face and mouth. She knew Jasmine would be jealous.
Toni let one last moan out before collapsing on the floor. Claire could hear his rapid breaths, but her eyes were still coated. She wiped away the thick seed, barely making out her surroundings.
She could see Jasmine crawling towards her as she readied herself. She felt her lover's tongue greedily licking Toni’s seed from her face as she was taken to the ground. Jasmine’s thirst for cum was compelling her to lick away everything she could find.
She finished lapping up Toni’s seed from Claire’s face, finishing with a kiss. She pushed in whatever she had leftover, sharing with Claire. The two tongues fighting for the last drops. Claire loved every second of it.
Jasmine pulled away as Hannah moved closer. She wanted in on her master’s taste. Her eyes were locked on the now flaccid cock and the drops of his cum covering his thighs. She couldn’t help herself, she lowered her head. The moment she tasted it, she couldn’t stop.
Toni tried to push her away, unable to handle any more pleasure, but she was too strong. He leaned back, letting the knight lick the rest of his seed up, his mind almost numb.
One last thought entered his mind as he slowly began to lose consciousness. What would his hole feel like? Would it feel even better than when he fingered it?
As his vision faded, he saw his knight surrounded by the two women. Their eyes filled with blind lust as they tore away at her clothes. He fell asleep with a mix of jealousy and relief
Toni woke up feeling an incredible warmth surrounding him. He moved, feeling someone’s arms tighten around him. His knight let out a soft groan as he moved in her arms.
That wasn’t all, he felt something hard pressing into his butt. Hannah’s hard cock was nestled between his cheeks, feeling right at home. His movement caused it to throb, sending a tingling sensation throughout his body.
He heard her hoarse voice whisper in his ear. “Master Toni… It’s best if we sleep.”
He shuddered at her breath hitting his skin. He felt a burning in his chest for his knight as he moved. Up and down her throbbing shaft, teasing the sore knight. She moaned into his ear, her arms tightening around him.
“Please,” She pleaded. “They were insatiable…”
Toni found his reasoning. He shifted in her grip to face her. He looked up at her in the faint light and gently kissed her. “Sorry… I don’t know what came over me.”
She gave him a tired smile. “It’s okay. I-I know what you mean.”
“What happened after?” Toni asked. He felt her tense up as her cock throbbed against him. “After that. Did they just leave?”
She nodded. “Went to clean up and help with the boys… and some other things. I was too out of it to catch.”
Toni relaxed in her embrace, feeling a warmth envelop him. “Ah, probably for the best.”
“Mhmm,” Hannah said softly. She relaxed into the pillow. “We have our work cut out for us. I don’t think I have, or will ever, cum as many times as I did today…”
Toni giggled. She’d always sought him out to get everything off her chest, so hearing her complain was comforting. He studied the knight’s face, noticing scars he’d never seen before. It was like he was discovering her beauty for the first time.
He never would have guessed she was hiding feelings for him. She must have been suffering because of it. He swore to be like Claire and return her feelings.
“Check your stat sheet,” Hannah whispered as she drifted back into sleep. “Mine changed…”
Toni smiled at her as he opened his sheet.
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Level: 8 |
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HP: 12/12 |
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Mana: 25/25 |
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Exp: 84 |
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Dancer of Anka, Second Bestower of Virility: Chosen by the Goddess of beauty to dance, you now spread the word of both Anka and the Goddess. Acquire lovers to expand your Paladin’s influence. |
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Dance Skills: 5 Skills. Expand List?. |
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Singing Skills: 8 Skills. Expand List? |
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Bestowed skills: 3 Skills. List expanded: |
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Bestowed stats: Gain Defense and Resistance from your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1 |
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Bestowed Experience: Gain more experience when fighting alongside your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1.05x |
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Bestower of the Goddess: Spread her gift to Lovers. Consuming your sexual fluids allows other women to grow a penis. Accepting the gift makes them a Bestowed Lover. |
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Dance of Provocation: Use your dance to entice the target through lust or rage. Perform a dance based on rage or lust to provoke a target’s attention. |
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Strength: 4 |
Magic: 10 |
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Dexterity: 18 |
Resistance: 11 |
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Constitution: 4 |
Wisdom: 7 |
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Charisma: 16 |
Divinity: 10 |
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Defense: 5 (+1) |
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Level: 15 |
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HP: 28/28 |
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Mana: 15/15 |
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Exp: 50 |
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Bestowed ShieldMaiden, Lover of the Second Bestower: Protect your sisters in battle and be your master’s shield. |
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Weapon Skills: 10 Skills. Expand List?. |
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Knight Skills: 12 Skills. Expand List? |
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Bestowed skills: 3 Skills. List expanded: |
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Bestowed stats: Gain Defense and Resistance from your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1 |
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Bestowed Experience: Gain more experience when fighting alongside your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1.05x |
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Master’s Orders: Follow your lover’s commands and be his weapon. By protecting and attacking for the Second Bestowed, you gain strength and defense. Currently 1.25x |
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Strength: 18 |
Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 15 |
Resistance: 9 |
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Constitution: 12 |
Wisdom: 8 |
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Charisma: 13 |
Divinity: 0 |
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Defense: 24 (+1) |
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Chapter 172: The Good News
Chapter Text
Claire came down from the lust-filled trance she’d been wrapped in. She left Toni and Hannah curled together in bed, then helped Jasmine clean up. Thankfully, the noise they made didn’t bleed out into the hallway since there were kids still roaming the halls.
The pair exited the man’s room disheveled, and their hair was a complete mess. Elsie was quick to shuffle them into the twins’ room to bathe before her mother found them. She practically shoved them into their shared bathroom, only to get dragged in with them.
The tub was large enough for all three of them. Claire sat with Elsie in her lap, her hands instinctively exploring the older twin’s body. She ignored every protest Elsie made, teasing her lover the entire time.
After the extended bath, Claire felt completely refreshed. It was the first one she got to enjoy with warm water in a very long time. She behaved, not wanting to dirty the twins’ bathroom. She dried off and dressed, giving Elsie an extended kiss before leaving.
She tried to savor the little peace she had. Her next conversation was going to be tough.
She walked downstairs to find her mothers still sitting at the same table. Ricky was gone now as the two ate silently. They didn’t notice Claire until she sat beside Jane.
“Claire!” Jane choked out. She nearly choked on her food when the redhead sat down. “Gods scared me half to death.”
“Sorry,” Claire said with a giggle. “Long meeting… I’m exhausted.”
She leaned against her mother’s shoulder, feeling her body crave sleep. She looked over at Eve, who was staring at her plate. Looked like she had only picked at her food.
“Mom,” Claire said. Eve perked up, finding her daughter. “I want you to hear this, too.”
“Yeah?” She mumbled. Her food was nearly untouched and cold.
“Anthony found him.”
She could feel Jane tense up beside her, could hear her gulp. She continued after letting the two digest her words. “The man I met with upstairs. He found Ryley.”
Eve dropped her fork, her eyes widening. She glanced at Jane and then went back to Claire. “Wh-what?”
“He performed at her estate.” Claire continued. She reached for Jane’s hand, letting her squeeze tight. “He’s alive and still with our Lady.”
Tears welled in Eve’s eyes. It was the first news they’d heard about their boy since his disappearance.
Jane’s hand squeezed tighter and tighter before she finally spoke. “How is he?”
Her voice was full of emotion. Claire contemplated telling them the good parts only and leaving out the abuse. But she decided they needed to know.
“Not great,” Claire muttered. “Our Lady is… extreme in her perversion. Toni and his bodyguard said they were abused.”
The tears ran down Eve’s face. Jane let go of her hand and hugged Claire tightly, sobbing gently in her ear. She comforted her mother as Eve shuffled to their side. She embraced Claire from behind.
Claire regretted telling them immediately, but she knew they’d want to know the full extent. She comforted them as best she could, letting them sob into her.
“We will get him back,” Claire finally spoke. Her voice was full of command and determination. She felt adrenaline pumping within her. “We gained allies that can help us. Toni, he’s the grandson of Lady Efreit. With him and them, we can finally do something.”
She felt her moms squeeze tighter. She could hardly breathe anymore. Jane choked up as she spoke. “You really did grow so much these last couple of months.”
“I did,” Claire nodded. “Had to. Or else I couldn’t save Ryely.”
“Claire,” Eve mumbled. She whispered to her daughter as she spoke. “Don’t sacrifice yourself… please. I-I can’t lose another…”
“Don’t worry,” Claire whispered back. “I have a Goddess on my side. And an amazing party…”
“Still, please come back to us.” Jane insisted. “Keep coming back to us.”
“I intend to,” Claire affirmed.
“Doesn’t matter if you intend to,” Eve cried. She clung tighter to Claire. “You’re fighting… you could d-”
“I won’t let that happen,” Jasmine interrupted her. Her voice caused Eve to flinch. “I’m not the only one, either. The twins, Lily and Ursa, will do everything in our power to prevent that.”
“Ursa?” Jane asked hesitantly.
“The Ravian we picked up,” Jasmine explained. Her professional expression dropped into a warm smile as she spoke. “The one surprisingly good with kids.”
Eve pulled away from Claire. She studied the assassin’s expression, hearing a surprising warmth in her voice. Jasmine couldn’t help but smile. “Seriously? Another?”
“What?” Jane asked, pulling away from Claire, too. “Another what?”
“Claire, I swear to the gods, if you found another lover,” Eve said with growing anger. “Do you know how many times I’ve had to reassure Jess? How many nights I’ve had to listen to her ramblings about you?”
Claire exhaled slowly. She couldn’t think of an excuse fast enough, and there was no point lying anymore. “Yes, but there is a reason.”
Eve nearly lost her cool. Gone were the tears and worries for her daughter. She could feel her anger begin to bubble. She kept her voice as calm as she could. “Jane, looks like we raised a playgirl.”
Jane let out a nervous laugh and pulled away from Claire. She gave her daughter a worried look before wiping the tears from her eyes. Part of her wanted to congratulate her daughter, but most of her did not want to anger her wife.
“So it seems.”
“Mom,” Claire sighed. Might as well tell them now. She looked over at Jasmine. “It’s what my Goddess wants.”
“Your Goddess? Your Goddess?” Eve’s voice rose. “The fuck kind of Goddess would encourage this?”
Jasmine shook her head, signalling to stop. Claire kept going. “Better if I explain now, rather than later.”
“Huh?” Eve said, barely holding her yelling. “What do you mean, Claire?”
“Moms, promise me you don’t overreact,” Claire said as Jasmine scanned their surroundings. Thankfully, Jess and the boys were all upstairs, giving them plenty of room. “She’s the Goddess of Virility.”
It took a moment for the word to register in their minds. It wasn’t a virtue they thought about very often. Claire turned and covered Eve’s mouth with her hand, muffling her voice.
“Virility?” Jane said after a moment. Her wife’s yelling was muffled by Claire as she processed the information. “L-like male fertility?”
Claire nodded.
“But you’re a woman and you said Goddess…” Jane said, slowly trying to piece everything together. “Wh-why have a female goddess if… it doesn’t make sense.”
“She’s also a Goddess of parenthood,” Claire said, trying to salvage the situation as best she could. She hoped she didn’t have to explain her gift yet. “But my power… it expands with the more lovers I have.”
Eve broke free, her voice nearly echoing through the dining room. “There will be more?”
Claire nodded. She shushed her mother before glancing at Jasmine. The assassin gave her a thumbs-up. “Yes, and… my party is more than okay with it. All of them, including the twins.”
Eve took a deep breath. She calmed herself down as best she could. “Fuck. I’m going to be comforting Jess for months.”
For a moment, Claire’s mind wandered. All of this could be avoided with a simple solution. She felt that divine nudge as she thought about it. Spreading her gift to the entire village, add them all to her growing lovers.
She stopped herself when she caught Jasmine’s eye. She signaled to Claire to wrap it up. Claire shook her head to clear her thoughts. “Sorry, Mom.”
“It’s whatever,” Eve sighed. She rubbed her forehead and looked around the tavern. “Just glad Jess didn’t hear any of that.”
“True,” Jane finally spoke. She could feel her liver ache thinking about comforting the hostess. “Will have to get some expensive wine for her…”
“That’s a good idea,” Eve mumbled. “Let’s just go home. Today’s been… enough.”
“Agreed,” Claire said with a nervous smile. She knew Eve was just dropping this for now and would bring it up tomorrow. So she bought herself some rest, it seems.
Chapter 173: Divine Dream
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Claire was asleep the moment she touched her bed. As soon as the darkness settled, she felt Her presence. The blinding, divine light filled her subconscious as She descended. Claire could make out a smile on Her face.
“Congratulations on acquiring a second Bestower.” Her divine voice flooded Claire’s mind. “Toni is too cute.”
Her voice had changed since the last time. Claire could hear a lighter, almost sweeter, pitch than before. It was closer to the singer’s voice. More enticing than her voice from before. It made Claire’s mind fuzzy hearing it.
“You okay, Mother?” She asked as she grasped Claire’s hands. Her divine touch bringing Claire back.
Claire nodded. She studied the face of the divine, finding no new features she could make out. Still only her eyes and mouth, the rest shrouded by light.
“I think so,” Claire mumbled. She took a deep breath, something that felt strange in the dream. “I have so many questions…”
“I can only answer about the church,” She whispered to Claire. Her hands tightened around Claire’s, emphasizing her point. “Him, I can’t talk about. Nor the others.”
“What about Samira?” Claire asked, remembering her conversation with the mayor.
A warm smile grew on Her face, Her eyes sparkling with excitement. “Did you like my surprise? I thought her painting looked so beautiful.”
“I-it was,” Claire said. Her voice was near intoxicating to listen. Claire tried to refocus. “But… if the knights find out. We’d be seen as heretics.”
Her hands slipped from Claire’s. Her eyes studied Claire’s face, taking a moment to think. The inviting grey eyes hazed over, becoming more serious.
“Indeed. However, she is important to My influence.”
Her voice returned to the deeper pitch. Far closer to the voice fitting of a Goddess. “H-how though?”
“I cannot answer the why, unfortunately.” She said separating from Claire. She drifted into the sky and took another moment of silence. “Know that her magic is volatile. It's not meant for mind control. Her magic needs to be cleansed. The monster in her corrupted it.”
Claire nodded. She figured she wouldn’t get a straight answer. “Okay. But for now, Elizabeth will need to cover it. I hope that’s fine.”
The Goddess nodded. “Got too excited about the prospect of adding her to your harem. I did not think of the consequences.”
Claire let out a laugh. She made such a human mistake. For a brief moment, it was hard to remember She was a Goddess.
“It is due to how closely I keep you,” The Goddess said. Her voice shifting back to the sweeter pitch. “I, like Anka, choose to walk near humanity. We believe the Others are too distant to understand you.”
Claire barely held back a smile. A thought crossed her mind that the Goddess picked up on. One singular question: how close was She to Anka?
The Goddess giggled. Her laugh sounded delicate and divine, sending shivers throughout Claire’s body. Her eyes were sparkling with excitement again. “Close enough. Anymore requires me to have a complete body. You truly do embody my aspects…”
Claire smiled up at the Goddess, offering her hand. “I apologize. From what I hear, She lives up to Her title.”
The Goddess descended to take Claire’s hand. “I’d say the rumors do not do her justice. Far more beautiful in person.”
The Goddess’s hands traveled up Claire’s arms, feeling the muscles she developed over the span of her life. The Goddess wished with every fiber of Her divine being to enjoy Claire in all her glory. But it wasn’t time yet.
“Have to thank her for sending Toni to my Lady’s estate,” Claire said with a smile. She embraced her Goddess in a hug, letting Her hands wander her body. “I know my mothers are happy to know where he is. Even if it’s in that hellhole.”
“Mhmm, She was adamant that Toni had to meet him,” She playfully whispered in Claire’s ear. “Wonder why.”
“Toni seemed starstruck by him,” Claire whispered back. Her own hands were wandering the Divine’s body. Feeling familiar parts she never noticed before. The Goddess had hips similar to Lily and the breasts pressed against her felt like Jasmine’s or Ursa’s.
Her divine giggle filled Claire’s subconscious. “They are Ursa’s. Lily’s pair seemed far too much.”
“I was close,” Claire laughed back. She didn’t know whether to be proud or not about recognizing her lover’s features just by touch. “What about here?”
Claire’s hand moved on instinct to Her crotch, expecting to find a bulge there. However, her hand was filled with numbness. Like she was grasping parts drowned out by light. The Goddess sighed in her ear.
“Told you. I need a more complete form,” Her voice was a mix of longing and playfulness. “Oh, how I crave to have a completed body. Would be able to thank Anka far more personally.”
Claire took a moment to think about Her situation. She could guess the Goddess had similar, if not more, urges than she had. It must be torture for Her.
“Like nothing you could ever imagine,” Her voice more serious than before. “If I had my own cock when we first embraced, I know I would have made quite the mess…”
Her Goddess was touch-starved and horny with no real outlet. Claire felt pity for her as another question formed in her mind. “So you take on aspects of my lovers?”
“Yes.” The Goddess nuzzled into her shoulder. You are building my form with each one you claim.”
Claire thought for a moment, her mind wandering back to her previous idea. One that not only involved her mothers, but the entirety of Restol. All with Her gift.
“I know you are still hesitant when it comes to your mothers,” She said in a serious tone. “I will let you go at your own pace. But do not fear the blood you share. My gift prevents any danger. Even with your mothers.”
Claire hated that She could read her mind. After thinking of Restol and her mothers, her mind drifted to Ryley. Toni seemed so fond of her brother that it made Claire curious about how he looked now.
“Th-that’s still… a lot,” Claire mumbled.
“I understand,” The Goddess said in a warmer tone. She dug Her chin in deeper into Claire’s embrace, savoring the hug. “Though I believe Ana and Elsie’s mother would be far more accepting once she had a cock…”
Claire burst into laughter before she could stop herself. It wasn’t very often that the gods tried to make jokes, but She was different. She would tease, make jokes, and admit Her faults.
“Anka thought those were rare too,” The Goddess whispered. She took in Claire’s scent, wishing She could enjoy Her champion to the fullest. Another aspect that Anka called unique. A want to be human.
“Not often you hear about gods descending down to meet us,” Claire said. She thought back to the stories she grew up with. “Only to produce demigods. Or prevent another Tyrant.”
“Indeed,” The Goddess said with a long exhale. “It is why I choose to be different. They lack the perspective required to understand the flaws They created.”
“They don’t see the current situation as an issue?” Claire asked. She thought about the boys suffering as she felt the Goddess shake Her head. “How could They not? Do They not see the suffering?”
“They do.” She said coldly. “However, They believe it to be deserved. It is why They rarely answer mothers’ requests for their sons…”
“How could you justify it?” Claire asked. Her mind flooded with the pantheon and how often her own mothers prayed to them. “How can They be so cruel?”
The Goddess pulled back from Claire, a sad smile on Her face. “Because of him. The Tyrant. He was incredibly close to wiping out every God back then. Justifying Their actions now.”
“But Ryley’s done nothing. Why does he have to suffer because of the actions of one man?” Claire pleaded with the Goddess as She ascended back into the divine light.
“Because he is a man.” She said coldly as She began to disappear. ”No other reason is needed for the Gods,”
Claire tried to protest, to get her anger out. But instead, she jolted awake. She shot up from her bed, standing on her feet. The anger was still coursing through her.
“Fuck,” Claire muttered. She calmed her breathing as best she could. She didn’t expect the gods to be this cruel.
Chapter 174: Idle Mind
Notes:
There will be a new chapter on Monday, but not Wednesday and Friday. Have family coming for the holiday
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Claire couldn’t fall back to sleep after waking up, her mind was too busy circling with thoughts. How the gods either allowed suffering to happen, ignored it, or simply didn’t care. Then there was Samira and her importance to the Goddess.
One question answered, too many more created by the answer. Samira is important, but why? How would she purify Samira’s magic? Was it just through Her gift? Then, how does she relate to Marcellus and Bennos? How did any of the three hybrid humans fit in?
For now, it was safe to assume Firewater correlated with Marcellus, leaving Bennos and the unknown Goddess represented by the raven for Silkie and Samira. Claire’s head hurt thinking about it, but she felt confident in Firewater’s connection. Made too much sense given their facial similarities.
Her thoughts were interrupted by her cat leaping onto her bed. She crawled onto Claire’s chest and pawed at Claire. Claire gave it a warm smile before petting it. The cat’s purring soothed her racing mind as it lay on her chest.
“I missed you, too, Boots,” She whispered to her cat. Boots responded with a long, dramatic sigh before settling down and purring.
Petting the cat, she found herself missing her lovers’ comfort right now. Or maybe their guidance. It caused her to think of Lily, leading to an ache within her chest. She hoped the alchemist was already on her way back, it was getting close to a week since they departed from Fyre. She wanted to be with her and them right now. Not all alone, stuck with her thoughts.
At least her time in the dream had been comforting, mostly. Besides the questions Claire had, she enjoyed learning more about Her. How She craves intimacy despite not having a fully developed form yet. It got Claire thinking about what the Goddess would look like when She was fully formed.
Handpicked parts from all her lovers, blending together to make a divine being. The mere thought caused Claire to squirm. She, too, could not wait for that time to come. Claire hoped to indulge in Her divine form when the time came.
Her cat jammed her paw under Claire’s chin, a sign that she stopped petting the cat. Claire giggled and resumed the petting. Boot’s purring soothed the ache in her chest.
Sunlight bled through her curtains, signalling it was finally morning. She expected to hear Jane walking downstairs any minute to start her day. It was nostalgic to think about. The days when her life was much simpler and she was just a farmgirl.
She had the urge to join her mother in the field since it had been a few months. The manual labor would help her navigate her thoughts, giving Claire plenty of time to think. She moved to sit up, only for Boots to let out a sharp, offended yip.
Boots was not done.
So Claire relaxed. She focused on petting her cat, feeling its soft fur. The rhythmic movement and purring finally relaxed her fully. She’d have to be careful, or else she’d fall back to sleep. She did make up her mind to help Jane today. She wanted to spend as much time with her mothers as possible.
She really didn’t know how long they’d even be in Restol, given the boys they rescued. They might have to travel to Lady Efreit’s domain to get them to a safe place. That’d mean leaving her mothers again.
Claire remembered how Eve looked when she left more than two months ago. How sad she seemed watching them leave. Jane was harder to read, being far more stoic in nature. She didn’t want to be away from them.
But she had to.
She needed to leave to get her brother back and get those kids into better hands. Then there would be more for her to do. She made so many promises in those two months she needed to uphold. Find May’s brother, who was also taken from her. Protect Samira, protect the boys. And get their loved ones back.
There was so much she was needed for, so she wanted to be with her mothers. Spend the time she did have with them, even if Eve was mad at her. It was better than being separated.
Boots stretched her arms, digging her claws into Claire’s skin.
“Ow!” Claire cried. She pulled the cat’s paws away from her collar. “You asshole.”
It meowed back at her before jumping off her chest. It sauntered over to another part of the bed before lying down. The cat quickly fell back asleep, leaving Claire alone once again.
Claire let out a long sigh that transitioned into a yawn. “Might as well get going,” Claire muttered to herself as she sat up.
She found her old clothes, ones meant for field work. Her worn boots, her faded shirt that now strained against the muscle she’d gained. The top buttons refused to close, leaving her collar open.
She caught herself in the mirror, noticing what Jane mentioned. She did look far more mature now. More mature than that girl who woke up with a cock on her eighteenth birthday.
Remembering that day brought a smile to her face. That wild morning of being visited by Her, then using Her gift for the first time. It made Claire laugh to remember the state she was in, covered in her own cum with messy bedhead.
She took a deep breath, not allowing herself to get caught up in her lust. She needed to stop now or else she’d recreate that morning. She stretched her arms before getting to her morning routine. She brushed her teeth and tidied her hair, ready to join her mother in farm work.
She descended the stairs, expecting her mother to be in the kitchen. She found Jane brewing coffee and preparing her breakfast. She turned and nearly jumped upon seeing Claire.
“Oh, right,” Jane said with a warm smile. “For a bit, I forgot you were home…”
“Sorry, I should have said something,” Claire said as she sat down. “Mind if I join you today?”
“Oh?” Jane said, grabbing an extra cup. “This is unexpected. Usually, I’d have to drag you out of bed by now.”
“Got used to getting up early,” Claire mumbled. “And… I had a lot on my mind.”
“Mmm, I bet,” Jane muttered. She grabbed the kettle that had just begun to whistle. She poured the boiling water over the coffee grounds as she continued. “Still can’t believe you were chosen by a Goddess. And the Goddess of virility no less…”
“Yeah, it’s surreal,” Claire agreed. She took a deep breath, smelling the coffee her mother was preparing. “Makes me miss farmwork…”
Jane giggled to herself. “It’s a far, far simpler life. But not one you were meant for.”
Her mother handed her a mug of coffee, patting her head as Claire grabbed it. Claire took a sip of the coffee, enjoying its bitter taste. She pondered her mother’s words for a moment before speaking.
“Doesn’t mean I can’t miss it,” Claire said. She meant it fully. She missed waking up to help her mother, then getting a home-cooked meal during lunch. Being around them for dinner. “Life’s gotten so complicated since I left.”
“Kind of comes with the territory,” Jane replied as she prepared their food. “I’d expect being a Goddess’s champion to be very… difficult. Makes us worry.”
“I know,” Claire said as she stared into her mug. “It’s been very dangerous already. Only going to get worse.”
Jane let out a deep sigh. “Enough of that.”
Claire stopped, hearing a pain in her mother’s voice. She knew when to stop with Jane. What she was saying was upsetting her mother.
“Sorry, just needed to vent,” Claire mumbled.
“That’s alright,” Jane said as she flipped the eggs she was preparing. “I just… can’t handle hearing about any of the fighting. Not when we just got you back. Let me enjoy the fantasy first.”
Claire exhaled slowly. She decided to forget about her worries and enjoy her morning with her mother. The questions she had could wait for Lily’s return to discuss. For now, she should focus on them.
She should be happy, not sad or angry. She wanted to savor her time at home.
Chapter 175: Hard Work Paying Off
Notes:
No new chapters after today, if you're American, have fun this holiday! If not, have a good rest of your week
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Claire wiped the sweat off her brow as she finished securing the last section of fencing around their cattle. She examined the fence’s integrity but couldn’t find any openings. She set her mallet down and sat on the grass. She’d been working since this morning on the fence, feeling exhausted and accomplished.
Her eyes drifted to the evening sky, a mix of blues and orange colors with clouds barely drifting. She lay on her back, feeling the ache of a hard day’s work. She was thankful for the work, letting her shut her mind off for most of the day. During her breaks, she let her mind wander back to the problems she’s facing.
In the grand scheme of things, Toni’s arrival and Samira’s painting aren’t major issues she should worry about. With Toni, they have his grandmother’s influence backing them, but it could also hinder their movements. However, the pros may outweigh the cons. Her Goddess allowed Elizabeth to remove Samira’s painting, thus protecting the villagers of Restol from being labeled heretics.
The other issues do concern her. Samira will be joining them. The Goddess seemed quite happy that she would, too. Then Claire needed to figure out how to purify her magic. While she hoped that all it would take was intimacy with Samira, she knew it couldn’t be that simple.
Then, there were the Gods. Her Goddess implied they not only fully understood the struggles of men in the current society, but also condone it. It went against the lessons she learned about the entire pantheon. What kind of being would allow for such treatment? What God would allow boys to be ripped from their families and raped by their captors?
Over the course of one conversation, Claire saw them in an entirely different light. Bennos, the head of the pantheon, especially. She was supposed to be the Goddess of everyone, from farmer to queen. Yet She allowed this.
At least hitting something had helped her vent some of that anger. She inspected the mallet beside her, seeing that the head was far more worn than it was this morning. Another testament to her growth as a warrior.
She wanted to see her lovers.
She looked towards the sun, which hadn’t yet touched the horizon. She begrudgingly got up, shaking off the aches of her muscles, and walked back home. She could feel the sweat dripping down her body as she thought about a bath.
Jane was waiting for her by the barn.
“Thank you, Claire.” She said with a tired smile. “That would have taken me three days to do myself.”
“Anything for you, Ma,” Claire mumbled. She stretched her shoulders as Jane opened the house door for her. “Honestly… I needed the distraction.””
Jane nodded and watched her enter the house. She hid the amazement behind her tired expression, finally letting it overwhelm her. Her daughter was incredible. Jane had held back from saying anything, but the force of her swings spooked the cattle.
“Gods, what the hell happened in those two months?” She whispered to herself. She watched her daughter groggily climb up the stairs before her wife poked her head out of the kitchen.
“Did she go up already?” Eve asked with a warm smile as the scent of her cooking hit Jane’s nose.
She nodded and walked towards her. “Mhmm, just missed her.”
Eve bit her lip. “Does she not realize her own strength? Could hear her from here.”
“Probably not,” Jane mumbled. She leaned in and kissed Eve on the forehead.
“Ahh!” Eve yelped as she grabbed a towel. She offered it to Jane and shook her head. “Too fucking sweaty, darling.”
“Sorry,” Jane giggled. She loved how fussy Eve could be about these kinds of things. It was a part of her charm. “Let’s be grateful she hasn’t broken anything yet.”
“Maybe, but I fear getting a hug from her now,” Eve said with a chuckle.
“Almost my entire life as a farmer, and she can already break from my grip,” Jane said as she walked towards their bedroom. Her pride was a bit hurt since strength was one of her higher stats, but all she could do was smile. “Used to pride myself on my farmer strength…”
Eve rolled her eyes. She remembered Jane from before they were married. Always wrestling with other gals or challenging them to competition. She returned to their dinner, filled with joy to be cooking for three again.
Claire lay in the bath as she stared at the ceiling. She didn’t want to leave the warm water, but her stomach was growling at her. She could smell her mom’s cooking even from the bathroom, making her mouth water.
She regretfully emerged from the bath. She felt her cock harden as she did. It wanted her attention after being ignored for nearly a day. The sight of her own breasts was enough to excite it. She sighed while contemplating whether or not to relieve it.
She chose to ignore it and dry off. It’d be far better with her lovers. She had to ignore the thought of painting their faces with her seed as she dressed. The outline of her cock was too noticeable if she wasn’t careful in pants, so she was forced into wearing a skirt. Something she never really did.
Her mothers picked up on it immediately, the two exchanging a glance. They guessed she had plans to be with her party later, but said nothing. Claire joined them at the table as she was finally able to eat.
Dinner went by quickly with Claire savoring every morsel of her mother’s home-cooked meal. She was hungry enough for seconds, scarfing down the meat and potatoes she was handed. Once she was full, she sat back and let out a long sigh.
She silenced a burp before speaking. “I missed your food, Mom. Rations and stew are nothing compared to this.”
Eve chuckled at her before picking Claire’s plate up. “I wanted leftovers, but you had other plans.”
Claire exhaled slowly, letting the food settle. She didn’t really hear her mother as she was too focused on the taste still lingering in her mouth. Her mom knew how to make bland foods taste incredible with a mix of herbs and spices. The meat and potatoes were cooked to perfection and flavored the way Claire loved.
“One of the perks of marrying her,” Jane said with a small smile. She glanced at her wife, who shook her head. “Along with the many others.”
Claire took a deep breath and relaxed for a moment. Now that her stomach was filled, she remembered what else her body craved. That need wasn’t going anywhere.
She glanced over at Eve, who was busy with the dishes. Before Claire realized it, her eyes began to wander. She caught herself ogling her mother’s hips before snapping out of it. She glanced at Jane, hoping she hadn’t seen. But her other mother was busy admiring her wife. Claire let out a relieved exhale before glancing at her lap.
It wasn’t showing, but she could feel it pressed between her thighs. The words of her Goddess echoed in her mind about her parents. However, a major part of her was still hesitant. She didn’t know if she was ready for that.
“Stop staring,” Eve said in an annoyed voice. A cold shiver went down Claire’s spine when she thought her mom caught her. Eve glanced back at Jane, who she knew was watching her.
Claire let out the breath she didn’t know she was holding.
“Never,” Jane chuckled. Her eyes never moved despite Eve’s protests. “Should have learned that by now.”
“You’re lucky you’re pretty,” Eve mumbled. She set the plate down and walked over to Jane. She glanced at her daughter, who caught the hint.
“Welp, I’ve got to go check on the boys and my party,” Claire said hastily. Eve was still mad about her growing lovers, and she didn’t want to press her luck. She adjusted her cock to be unnoticed as she got up to leave.
“Tell them we said hi,” Jane said, trying to hold her smile back.
“Yup, I’ll let them know you got to bed early,” Claire said as she headed for the door. She felt her cock throb against her panties at the thoughts that were racing through her mind. She guessed her mothers had gotten used to her absence and their newfound space. The thought of what they were about to get up to scared Claire.
Not because she knew what was going to happen, but because of how it affected her. She could feel her chest burn with lust and her cock throb with need. A wet streak of arousal dripped down her inner thigh as she hastily grabbed her shoes.
She needed to be with her lovers soon, or else she might do something stupid.
Chapter 176: The Troubles of the Blacksmith
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Claire did her best not to think about what her mothers were doing now that they were alone. She really tried. It kept creeping back into her mind. She almost stopped along the shortcut to relieve some of that tension, but held off.
She desperately needed her lovers.
By the time she reached the Bree Tavern, she was on the edge of losing control. Her mind was focused on finding the twins or Ursa to help with her issue. She grabbed the door when her name was called.
“Oh, Claire,” Daphne’s voice called out to her. “I’ve been meaning to speak to you.”
Claire glanced down at her skirt, checking to see if her bulge was showing. She turned and greeted Jasmine’s younger sister.
“Hey Daphne. I kind of need to talk with my party first.”
“Mmm, I think this won’t take long,” Daphne said, rubbing her chin. “Wanted to ask you about Jessie and Lyn.”
Claire’s hand slipped from the door’s handle. Hearing those names threw her off. Daphne wanted to know what her Goddess did to the Carpenters.
Daphne exhaled through her nose.
“So you are connected to their behavior,” Daphne muttered. She stepped forward, scanning the street as if expecting an ambush. “Jaz wouldn’t answer my questions.”
Before Claire could react, Daphne pushed the door shut again and pinned Claire against the wall by her collar. Claire froze as she stared into Daphne’s grey eyes. She was afraid that one wrong movement would alert Daphne to her erection.
Claire gulped, ready to resist the temptation. She needed to get out of here fast. “L-look, I need to get to my par-”
“Not yet,” Daphne said in a cold tone. She took a moment to study Claire’s face before she continued. “Lyn came to me the day after you left. Ordered an absurd amount of nails and decorative metalwork. Made me drop everything to work on it. She said it was urgent.”
Claire glanced downwards, making sure she wasn’t showing yet. Daphne and Jasmine looked far too similar. Their height and body types were the main differences. Claire could feel her heart racing in her chest as the blacksmith pressed closer.
“She seemed delirious. Like nothing I had ever seen,” She continued. Her words caught Claire’s attention. “Like she was high on some drug. They all seemed that way when they constructed that building. What the fuck did you do to them?”
Claire gulped one last time. She found the words stuck in her throat. “Look, I didn’t do anything.”
“Bullshit.”
“Seriously, I didn’t know She would do something like this,” Claire said. She held up a hand before Daphne could interrupt again. “She is a Goddess. One I am sworn to. It’s a long story, one with many complications. I’m only telling you this because you are Jaz’s sister.”
Daphne blinked. She studied Claire’s face for any signs of lying. “So your Goddess did this?”
Claire nodded. “The statue at the church and the featureless woman above the door. That’s her.”
Daphne glanced behind her, a small smile forming on her face. “That unfinished thing? You’re saying that’s a Goddess?”
Claire nodded. She looked out into the darkness, to where Daphne was looking, but found nothing. “Yes! I didn’t know She would do this! She’s… new.”
“So you weren’t lying,” Daphne called out into the night, confusing Claire.
“Told you I wasn’t,” Jasmine’s voice replied. “But you insisted on not believing me.”
“Well, when you said Claire was connected to the first Goddess born in generations,” she yelled back before glancing at Claire. She looked Claire in the eye for a moment before releasing her collar. “Kind of hard to believe it.”
“I get it,” Claire muttered. “I had a hard time coming to terms with it, too.”
“Yeah, yeah,” Daphne said as she moved away from Claire. “Still doesn’t explain why they were acting so weird.”
“Divine intervention?” Jasmine asked as she appeared within the light.
“Don’t think so,” Daphne said, turning to her sister. “Maybe Divine Inspiration? Lyn would not stop raving about her ideas for the church. It didn’t seem like they were forced to do so.”
Claire felt her shoulders untense. She thought her Goddess forced them into building that church. It was nice to know that might not be the case.
“And that’s why I told you not to worry about it,” Jasmine sighed.
“Of course I’m going to worry about it,” Daphne replied. “Lyn’s my fucking girlfriend.”
That was news to Claire. They must have been keeping it a secret. “Wait, really? Since when?”
Daphne let out a sigh and leaned against the railing. “Sixish months. We… wanted to keep it a secret in case it fizzled out.”
Jasmine stood beside her sister. She exchanged a look with Claire that she’d known.
Claire took a deep breath. She had thoughts about recruiting Jasmine’s younger sister despite the assassin’s protests, but this complicated things. With Toni, his crush was one-sided. But with Daphne, it was an actual relationship.
“Oh, good for you two,” Claire whispered.
Daphne smirked. “I’d say the same for you two… but it’s obvious you two aren’t exclusive.”
“I mean, technically we are,” Jasmine clarified.
Daphne turned to her sister. “Exclusive? With Claire? The woman who has like 4 other lovers?”
“Um, it’s…,” Claire scratched her cheek. “They aren’t just mine.”
Daphne gave Claire a bewildered look. Then she looked at her sister. “Wait. So you share lovers? Are you all like-”
Jasmine rolled her eyes. “Yes. We’re all lovers. Even that northerner.”
Daphne’s mouth hung open for a solid minute, then she shook her head. “Whatever. Not like it matters to me.”
Jasmine closed her eyes, trying hard to resist the urge. She really did try her best. “Wait, Daph. There’s more.”
Claire blinked. She studied the assassin closely and mouthed a word to her. Now?
Jasmine nodded. “W-we need her skills.”
Claire took a deep breath. Daphne’s eyes darted between Claire and Jasmine, wondering what they meant.
“Jaz, you literally get stuff at a discount,” Daphne said in confusion. “Claire, too, but at a lower discount.”
“That’s not what I mean,” Jasmine said. She took a deep breath and glanced inside the window. No one was close, and she couldn’t hear anyone approaching. “I mean joining us…”
“Your party?” Daphne asked, shaking her head. “I-I doubt Lyn would like for me to join, given wha-”
“Lyn would absolutely hate what I’m suggesting.” Jasmine cut her off. She looked at Claire, begging her to help.
Claire rubbed the back of her neck. She was trying to rationalize what she was about to suggest. “My Goddess… She wants me to spread her influence, right?”
“Sure, but what does tha-”
“Just let her finish,” Jasmine cut in again. Daphne glared at her sister before rolling her eyes.
“And to do so, I need to recruit others. Like Jasmine and the twins…” Claire continued. She could see the recognition begin to form on Daphne’s face. “As my lovers. But that’s not all. You-”
“Hell no,” Daphne growled. She stared in disbelief at the two of them. “I ain’t cheating on Lyn.”
“That is fair,” Claire said with a sigh. She looked to Jasmine for help, finding none. “It can be done without you becoming my actual lover.”
“I don’t want to be your metaphorical lover either.” Daphne spat back.
Claire nodded. She rubbed her neck harder, trying to think of a way to get out of this. Seeing no way out, she just decided to start explaining. “My Goddess is the Goddess of Virility.”
That caught the blacksmith off guard. The venom in her expression turned to confusion. Claire could tell she was trying to think through the meaning of that word, much like her mothers.
“She’s an entirely nameless Goddess,” Jasmine added. To which Claire nodded.
“Like you said before. The first one in a very long time,” Claire continued. She closed her eyes as she explained the worst part. “She gave me a gift to spread, one that pairs with her main virtue. I-If you joined me. You’d not only receive the blessing and power of a Goddess’s champion, but…”
She couldn’t finish the sentence. The words were caught in her throat. Jasmine cursed under her breath.
“You’d grow a cock,” Jasmine said bluntly. “Like a man’s cock.”
Daphne’s knees buckled as she nearly fell to the ground. Jasmine was quick to catch her sister and cover her mouth. It was a good thing she did as Daphne screamed into Jasmine’s hand.
Chapter 177: Conditional Agreement
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Jasmine and Claire dragged the woman back to their shared home. Claire held the blacksmith down while Jasmine opened the door, her screams escaping for a moment.
“Please, Daphne,” Claire begged. She didn’t want anyone to see what they were doing. “We’re not going to force you, we just need you to calm down.”
“Such a drama queen,” Jasmine chuckled as she helped shove Daphne fully inside.
Jasmine hurriedly shut the door. She took a deep breath, ready for her sister’s anger. “Okay. You can let her go now.”
Claire nodded hesitantly. She slowly let go of the blacksmith, who was glaring at Jasmine. For a second, Claire thought she had calmed down.
“Fuck both of you!” Daphne snapped. She shoved Claire away from her before backing herself against the wall. “First, you tell me you have cocks and then you drag me away? What, gonna treat me like women were before the Tyrant?”
The slap came so fast Claire barely registered it. Jasmine’s hand lingered in the air a moment longer. The assassin’s hand was steady as her sister glared at her.
“Don’t you dare imply that,” Jasmine hissed. “You have no idea what Claire has seen. That is the last fucking thing she would ever do.”
Daphne rubbed her cheek, her eyes still defiant. “The fuck else am I supposed to think?”
“You were about to scream and cause a scene,” Jasmine shot back. Claire could hear the venom in her voice. “Fucking moron.”
“Oy, don’t call me a moron,” Daphne said as her voice rose. “That conversation was about you two trying to get me to cheat!”
Jasmine ignored her and turned to Claire. “This was a mistake.”
“No shit,” Claire said with a hesitant smile. “But she already knows…”
Jasmine sighed and approached Claire. The assassin wrapped her arms around Claire and made sure only her lover could hear her. “Let the twins influence me too much.”
“It’s okay,” Claire whispered back. She wrapped Jasmine in a tight embrace as she eyed the blacksmith.
“Hope I made my stance clear,” Daphne growled at Claire. “Besides, what kind of woman wants her lover’s sister too?”
If only she knew what the Goddess wanted Claire to do. Jasmine giggled softly in Claire’s ear.
“Dumbass hasn’t thought about the twins yet,” She giggled into Claire’s ear.
“Sorry, Daphne,” Claire said. She ignored her lover’s protests as she continued. “We sprang something major on you. But you are a skilled blacksmith…”
“I get it,” Daphne took a deep breath. “Well, not entirely. But I get what you were trying to do. The cheating and… that… freaked me out.”
“Oh really?” Jasmine teased. “Couldn’t fucking tell.”
Claire’s laugh escaped her. She’d never seen Jasmine act this petty before. Her laughter rewarded her with Jasmine’s glare.
“But really, I apologize,” Claire said softly. “While the others are my lovers and I treat them that way, we don’t need intimacy for this to work. Just need to receive the gift.”
Daphne bit her lip and looked at Jasmine hesitantly. Something Claire wasn’t expecting.
“Jasmine. I lied to you.”
The assassin broke from the hug and looked at her sister. Daphne held up her hand to make sure she didn’t say anything. Jasmine glanced at Claire before nodding to her sister.
“Lyn and I… we’ve been dating for two years,” Daphne admitted in a soft voice. “It started right before I became a blacksmith. There was a chance I could get a combat class like you a-and I panicked. I confessed to her back then…”
“Daph,” Jasmine whispered.
The whiplash from being at each other’s throats to the tenderness in Jasmine’s voice made Claire’s head spin. Jasmine opened her arms, offering her sister a hug.
Daphne shook her head, rejecting the offer. “Six months ago was when we started saving…”
Claire exchanged a glance with Jasmine. They could guess what she meant.
“Lyn’s been wanting a child since we were teens,” Daphne said with a small smile. “A desire she’s kept even after getting her class. She’d give up construction for a kid of her own.”
Jasmine nodded gently. She hugged her sister in spite of the woman’s protest. “Should have told me, dumbass. Would have chipped in.”
“Fuck off,” Daphne mumbled into her sister’s shoulder. “You need that money for your party.”
“Still, I would love to chip in for my niece or nephew,” Jasmine cooed gently.
Daphne shoved away from her sister. “Sorry! I just wanted it to be a surprise.”
“Daph,” Jasmine chuckled.
“So, if I can do this without cheating on her or becoming your lover. It would save so much money…” Daphne muttered. Claire could barely hear her. “I need to talk to Lyn first.”
Claire let out a sigh. It would be different from her other lovers. It was the original plan for Lily, but she ended up tagging along. “I’ll respect your relationship. And… I won’t get attached.”
Daphne opened her mouth, but decided not to press it.
“Thank the Goddess,” Jasmine whispered. She glanced at Claire. “Thought I blew it for a while there.”
“I’m gonna be honest, Jaz,” Daphne spoke before Claire could respond. “We’ve all suspected something weird about your party since Claire’s birthday.”
“Really?” Claire asked.
Daphne nodded and pursed her lips. “At first, yeah. It died down once we learned you were all lovers. But it’s been discussed quite often.”
“And?” Jasmine asked. “Why bring that up?”
“Well, I don’t think the others would care after the initial shock wore off,” Daphne replied. “Except Jess. She might drown in her bottle…”
Daphne’s eyes widened. The thought finally occurred to her. She looked between the two women. “Wait. The twins. What the fuck?”
Jasmine sighed dramatically. “Took you far too long.”
“But they share… all of you?” Daphne asked as her eyes rapidly blinked. “Do they…?”
Claire just nodded. She couldn’t say it out loud to someone outside her party yet.
“That’s not right,” Daphne muttered.
“Actually, Claire’s Goddess approved of it,” Jasmine countered. She remembered the night the Goddess appeared before them all. “Heard it straight from Her.”
Daphne looked at Jasmine with a bewildered look. “Was that why you wanted to recruit me?!”
Jasmine’s eyes widened. She shook her head furiously. “N-no! I swear that I only wanted to recruit you for your skills.”
She looked to Claire for help in desperation. Claire just sighed. “If you must know. She caught me staring yesterday and said you were off limits.”
Claire mixed the truth with her lie and prayed she was convincing. Daphne looked Claire up and down for a moment before speaking.
“Maybe if I didn’t have Lyn,” she admitted quietly.
Claire took that as a positive sign and a compliment. She glanced at Jasmine, who looked relieved. Then Claire remembered why she was headed over to the tavern.
“Um, I would like to see the rest of my party now,” Claire said sheepishly.
“Oh, right,” Daphne scratched the back of her head. “I did interrupt you earlier.”
“Yeah,” Claire said with an exhale. “You’ll understand if you do take the gift…”
“Ah,” Daphne said awkwardly. “Here I thought you were going to discuss something important.”
Jasmine grabbed Claire’s hand and led her towards the door. “Daphne. Not a word to anyone besides Lyn.”
“Understood,” Daphne said with a sigh.
She watched the two leave their house when her expression finally dropped. A mixture of guilt and pride twisted in her chest. After learning about Claire’s gift, she had an overwhelming feeling of attraction towards the woman.
“Fuck me,” Daphne said while gripping her chest. She was just thankful she resisted it and stayed faithful. “Claire is fucking dangerous.”
Chapter 178: Lingering Feelings
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“Want to talk about it?” Claire asked gently. Jasmine clung to her arm as they headed to the Bree tavern.
“Not really,” Jasmine sighed. She didn’t want to talk about her sister at the moment. Or the complicated feelings she was having.
“Okay,” Claire whispered. She spotted Ursa lingering by the entrance of the tavern. “At least you may become an aunt soon.”
Jasmine exhaled softly. “Yeah, maybe…”
“That’s good news,” Claire clarified.
“I know,” Jasmine muttered. “Just…”
She couldn’t say it. She couldn’t admit the fact that she was jealous in so many ways. A part of her she wanted to deny was jealous of Lyn, one she wouldn’t acknowledge at the moment. A major part of her, however, was envious of them both. They get to have a child. It brought back the complicated feelings she had just before they left over two months ago.
“Wish we could too.”
Claire took a slow breath. She waved the Ravian woman over as she thought about what Jasmine had said. She remembered the state they were both in after the Goddess manifested in the physical world for the first time.
“I do too,” Claire admitted quietly.
“I’m really starting to want to say ‘fuck it,’” Jasmine continued. She watched Ursa rushing over. “Say ‘fuck it’ and stop taking Lily’s potions. Have a kid despite our mission.”
“That’d be incredibly reckless,” Claire said, though every part of her wanted to agree. “We- I need you. Not just for fighting, but emotionally.”
Jasmine forced a smile and looked up at her former student. She was proud of her lover’s maturity. “Exactly why I haven’t.”
“We’ll have our kids after we fix this rotten society,” Claire whispered. “What better way to celebrate?”
Jasmine leaned her head against Claire’s shoulder. “That does sound nice.”
Ursa was finally standing before the two. She had a worried look as she listened to the two. “What happened? I heard a scuffle.”
“Fought with my sister,” Jasmine said, letting go of Claire. “Thought it was a good idea to try to recruit her.”
“Oh, thank Rava,” Ursa exhaled heavily. “I thought it was an intruder.”
“Nope,” Jasmine smiled. “Just my annoying Daphne.”
Claire took a moment to study Jasmine. She could tell when she was suppressing her emotions now. Before, the assassin could fool her by faking her emotions, but not now. Claire saw the pain behind the mask.
“Good girl,” Claire said, lifting her hand.
Ursa lowered her head without thinking, letting Claire pet her head. Claire gave the warrior a few gentle pats on the head before taking her hand. Jasmine bit back her laughter, not wanting to ruin Ursa’s moment.
“Jasmine’s sad,” Claire whispered to Ursa. “We need to cheer her up.”
Ursa nodded, watching Jasmine’s hips sway toward the entrance. Claire was watching too. Their attention was solely on the woman’s butt.
“Um, we could do it like that one time,” Ursa said, wiping the drool from her mouth. “You know. Without Ana this time.”
“Good girl,” Claire whispered. She snaked her hand down Ursa’s back, landing on the warrior’s butt. She couldn’t resist the urge to squeeze it. Ursa yelped, alerting Jasmine to their stares.
She rolled her eyes before opening the door. “Ignore her. I’m fine.”
“No she’s not,” Claire said playfully. “She really needs to be cheered up.”
“Getting mixed signals,” Ursa added. “Before you were talking about wanting a baby.”
“Fuck, forgot you had super hearing,” Jasmine muttered.
The three walked into the tavern and were greeted by the Brees. Mother and daughters were cleaning the kitchen area after sending the boys to bed.
“Ursa seemed worried,” Jess said hesitantly. She was still scared of the northerner. “Everything okay?”
“Yeah, she just overreacted,” Jasmine said. She glared at the two behind her, warning them not to try anything. “She has a tendency to do that.”
“Better to make sure,” Ursa replied.
“Shouldn’t pry, though,” Jasmine retorted.
“Did I pinch a nerve?” Jess asked, confused.
“Ignore them,” Claire told her. She tried to shuffle the two towards the twins’ room. “Jasmine’s grumpy.”
“I am not,” the assassin tried to say as calmly as possible.
“Right, well,” Jess mumbled to herself. She’d never seen Jasmine like this. Couple that with where they were headed, Jess needed to exit the conversation entirely and find a distraction. She didn’t want to think about what they’d get up to in her daughters’ room.
The barmaid turned and walked straight into the kitchen with surprising speed. Her daughters watched her leave before turning to the assassin. Ana walked over and hugged Jasmine tightly.
“Out with it,” Elsie demanded.
“No.”
“Jaz, something’s bothering you,” Elsie said with a surprisingly sincere tone. She glanced at Claire, who nodded in confirmation. “You need to tell us.”
“Why?” Jasmine asked. “I can deal with my emoti-”
“Th-that’s no good!” Ana cut her off. The younger twin squeezed Jasmine tightly. “Let us help.”
Jasmine let out a long, exasperated sigh. She glared at Claire, annoyed that she put her in this position. “Alright. Whatever.“
Elsie stepped in close. She looked into her conflicted grey eyes. A small smile formed on the older twin before she joined her sister in the embrace. “Good. Hard to get you to open up when Lily isn’t around.”
Claire was eager to join the hug. She wrapped her three lovers in a tight embrace. She was thankful that Elsie was serious and didn’t take this time to tease her. “Won’t let you bottle those emotions up.”
Jasmine rolled her eyes. She literally just explained her feelings to Claire. But she would have kept the others in the dark, which wasn’t fair to them. She glanced at Ursa, who was hesitantly standing by.
“Gonna join us?” She asked.
The northerner nodded. “Only if we get to cheer you up.”
Jasmine swallowed. She thought about what she heard the two discuss. Giving up her control to them, not just to Claire like last time. It was tempting. Ana felt Jasmine’s arousal grow.
“...Fine.” It came out in a far huskier tone than she was expecting.
Ursa’s face lit up. She embraced the four of them, squeezing them tightly. She was so excited that she lifted the women off their feet, followed by them all groaning in pain.
“Sorry…” Ursa said sheepishly.
“Goddess,” Elsie groaned. ‘For a moment there, I understood.’
Ana perked up at her sister’s thought. She glanced at Elsie, who had a slight blush on her face. ‘Really??’
‘Yes, but only for the briefest of moments.’ Elsie confirmed. She squirmed at the conflicting feelings she felt. She wasn’t into it like Ana was, but feeling just how strong Ursa was did something to her. ‘Do not tell her that.’
Ana hugged her sister tightly. She was extremely glad to hear that.
Jasmine was distracted by the twins’ nonverbal conversation; she didn’t see Claire sneaking up on her. Claire picked the assassin up in a prince carry, causing her to yelp.
“Hey!”
“Shhh,” Claire hushed her. “Still have to cheer you up, isn’t that right, Ursa?”
Ursa’s eyes dilated as they wandered over Jasmine’s body. “Damn right.”
Jasmine could feel her face flush with heat. She hid her face with her hands. “I said I was fine!”
“Mmm,” Claire mused. “Fine. Then we do this because I want to.”
Jasmine gulped. She could feel her chest ignite with lust. Her heart began to race as she felt just how strong Claire had become. She doubted she could even wrestle out of her grip form here.
“Probably best if we head to the carriage, though,” Elsie suggested. “Our room is connected to some of the boys’ rooms.”
“Is it still out back?” Claire asked as she headed towards the back door.
“Yup!” Elsie said with a mischievous smile. “Far enough away for us to do whatever we want.”
Jasmine gulped. She wasn’t ready for what was about to happen.
Chapter 179: “Cheering Up”
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The moment they entered the carriage, Ursa and Claire were grabbing at Jasmine’s clothing. The two were tired of waiting and being pent up. The twins watched as Jasmine’s clothes were physically torn off the assassin. Jasmine couldn’t even speak before her lips were claimed.
Ursa forced the assassin to her knees, shoving her throbbing cock into Jasmine’s face. Jasmine’s eyes widened. She was expecting foreplay or maybe a conversation. She wasn’t ready for this.
Behind her, Claire was readying herself. She discarded her pants and watched Jasmine squirm against Ursa’s strength. Her ass was shaking as if inviting Claire to use it. She grasped her lover’s hips, causing the assassin to freeze.
Jasmine’s mouth was already filled with half of Ursa’s cock, the northerner was not waiting. She practically forced Jasmine’s mouth open to accept her. It took Jasmine a moment to recover, but she gladly accepted the northerner’s canine cock. She could feel her mind haze over after tasting Ursa’s precum.
Then she felt Claire’s cock slip between her cheeks. She felt the heat press into her wet folds. The feel of her lover’s cock as it rubbed against her pussy. It made Jasmine’s eyes roll back.
Then she was lifted.
The two women stood up, suspending Jasmine in the air. She couldn’t think, she couldn’t speak. She felt the tips of her toes touch the ground, but she couldn’t find her balance. Her panic was quickly discarded when she felt Claire’s cock tease her entrance. She was preparing to enter Jasmine.
Claire gripped Jasmine’s hips, surprised at how light the assassin was. She looked at Ursa, who was keeping together. The northerner looked to be struggling to stay conscious and fighting back her feral instincts. Her breathing was ragged, and her eyes were flickering with red light.
Claire bit her lip. It was insanely hot to see the woman lose herself to lust. Watching her with Ana could truly never get old. Now, though, she was trying to focus on Jasmine more. Trying to be selfless, but failing.
It was cute.
Claire adjusted herself, ready to start. She glanced beside her towards their audience. Ana was in Elsie’s lap. Elsie’s cock was between Ana’s legs, pressed against her own. The younger twin was eagerly stroking both of them while her sister was playing with Ana’s breasts.
She smiled at the two before pressing her cock into Jasmine. Her warm embrace surrounded Claire’s cock, tightening with each inch inserted. Jasmine’s moan was muffled by the wild woman’s cock in her mouth, but her body shivered in their grip. Her legs flailed, trying to find her footing.
It was exactly how Claire wanted it. Take all agency from the assassin, give them complete control. She looked Ursa in the eyes as she bottomed out in Jasmine. She leaned forward, and Ursa did the same. She kissed the northerner over Jasmine, biting her lower lip as she broke from it.
“Ursa, she can take it,” Claire whispered. She could see the woman’s eyes light up with lust. “No. Better to say she wants it.”
She could feel her former teacher squirm. She heard Claire’s whispers, her inner walls tightening around Claire. Ursa exhaled sharply, her pupils dilating. Claire prayed Jasmine could handle what Ursa was about to do.
Ursa gripped Jasmine tighter, ready to use her mouth for her own pleasure. She reared back her hips, letting Jasmine breathe for a brief moment. Then she slammed her hips forward. Jasmine’s throat was filled, and her oxygen was cut off, but she’d never felt this turned on before.
Her cock was throbbing wildly in the air, her inner walls restricted Claire’s cock. Claire had to struggle to pull back. Claire didn’t want to hold back either. Her lust was overflowing. She decided to be just like Ursa.
Use Jasmine for her own pleasure.
She dug her nails into Jasmine’s hips, causing the assassin’s back to arch. She slammed her hips forward and into Jasmine. She mimicked how she treated Ana, like a toy to be used. Don’t think about her safety, only Claire’s pleasure.
Ana was jealous. She wanted to be where Jasmine was. Pressed between the two women and used. Elsie could feel her sister’s arousal drip into her lap. She bit her sister’s earlobe, a lustful smile on her face.
“Remember, Claire recruited Toni’s guard too,” She cooed into her twin’s ear. She felt Ana squirm. “Have three women instead of two next time…”
Ana swallowed hard. She hadn’t even thought about that. She was too focused on the knight’s appearance. “F-fuck.”
Elsie bit her lip. It wasn’t often that her sister swore. The girl’s arousal was evident from her tone, and the arousal pooling in Elsie’s lap. Ana’s hand sped up as she thought about it, and Elsie’s moans only egged her on.
Jasmine’s thoughts were jumbled. She could hardly breathe, let alone think. She’d already cum, the waves of pleasure still coursing through her. Her seed stained all around them, the floor and the seats. Her flailing cock shot ropes in every direction, but that didn’t stop her two lovers.
No, they continued. It barely registered that Jasmine had even orgasmed; Claire was too focused on her own pleasure. She didn’t notice the red marks on Jasmine’s skin from her thrusting or the marks her nails left in Jasmine’s skin. She was too busy kissing Ursa and feeling Jasmine’s warm embrace.
Both women were getting close. Claire could hear a faint whine in Ursa’s moans. The pressure was building up within them, ready to fill Jasmine. Claire’s thoughts were dominated by breeding Jasmine, how she’d overcome Lily’s potions, and give Jasmine the baby she desired.
It was an intoxicating idea.
Impregnating Jasmine and having their kid despite all the risks. Make her lover, and herself, happy with a daughter. It nearly drove Claire mad to think about. She slammed her hips forward and threw her head back. She let out a groan as her cum finally erupted.
Jasmine’s eyes were crossed. Her lungs burned for air. She felt the knot of Ursa’s cock stretching her jaw, ready to implant the woman’s seed in her mouth. Then the burning of Claire’s seed that was flooding her womb. The paladin’s cum was causing it to overflow and her belly to expand.
She could feel it.
The sheer amount of cum built up. Her lover’s essence was filling her to the point of expansion. Ursa soon followed Claire, her seed painting Jasmine’s throat. The two were filling her with too much cum. Her body was stretching to its limits.
Claire finally stopped, her knees nearly buckling. Her mind was still reeling from the thought of putting a baby in Jasmine. She began to catch her breath and watch Ursa come down from her high. She noticed the assassin’s belly, how she looked with that amount of cum.Claire bit her lip. She looked pregnant already. Claire shuddered. She caught a glimpse of what her lover would look like when it was finally time for them to celebrate.
Ursa, too, was finally finishing. The fog of lust was finally lifting from her mind. She pumped her seed deep into Jasmine’s throat, barely registering Jasmine’s slapping. The assassin was desperately trying to get Ursa to pull back because she couldn’t breathe. It took another few seconds before Ursa’s cock softened and she was able to pull out.
Her seed dripped out of Jasmine’s mouth as she coughed. She was trying to catch her breath; the lack of oxygen had finally gotten to her. Ursa gently sat the assassin down, letting her rest.
Claire was reluctant to do the same. It felt too good to be inside Jasmine. The warmth, her arousal, and Claire’s cum were too good a feeling. She also selfishly wanted her cum to stay inside Jasmine. If she pulled out, it would leak out.
She felt a gentle hand tug on her arm. She turned to find Ana, her chest and thighs painted white. Her blue eyes pleaded with Claire. Claire looked for Elsie, finding her kissing the gasping assassin.
Claire took a deep breath and pulled out. Her essence flooded out of Jasmine, pooling on the floor. She moved out of the way for the younger twin, who was eagerly cleaning Jasmine.
Claire approached Ursa, who was catching her breath. She kissed the woman’s cheek.
“Good girl,” She whispered to her lover. “Think we cheered her up nicely.”
Ursa nodded excitedly. She let out a soft whine. “Wh-when do we get our reward?”
Claire bit her lip. The Praise Circle. She felt her chest tighten upon thinking about it. They needed all their lovers for it.
“When Lily returns. Can’t do it without her.”
Chapter 180: Chapter 178: Tempting Offer
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Jasmine could barely move the next morning, even with Ana’s healing. Claire carried the sore assassin back to her home and to her bed. It was awkward for Claire when Daphne greeted them. The blacksmith wouldn’t meet her eyes.
After Claire dropped Jasmine off in her bed, she returned downstairs, only to be greeted by Lyn and Jessie Carpenter. The two were sitting at the dinner table, looking worn out. Lyn was the younger of the two brunette sisters; she had more defined arm muscles from stone and woodworking. Jessie was thinner and paler than Lyn, though the two were quite tan compared to the rest of the village. The whole family had freckles and matching dimples when they smiled.
Daphne pulled Claire aside and tried to swallow her embarrassment.
“Th-they just woke up,” Daphne stumbled over her words. It was hard to focus with Claire around now. “Haven’t talked to Lyn yet. They… just want to know what caused their…”
“Trance?” Claire finished the words for her. Jasmine shared her “tells” with her sister. The two were far more similar than she realized. “Okay. Probably best if you keep an eye on your sister.”
“N-no, I ca-” Daphne shook her head. She caught the attention of the two women.
“Shh,” Claire shushed her. “I promise I will only explain my Goddess. Nothing more. And, my aura is clearly affecting you.”
Daphne swallowed. She could feel the guilt creep up. She glanced at Lyn, who was tilting her head. She took a deep breath and agreed. “Yeah… probably best not to be around you.”
She lowered her head and walked straight to Jasmine’s room. Claire watched her enter before turning to the Carpenter daughters. She pulled a chair out and sat, studying the two. They look like she did after the Troll fight.
“Can I ask something before we start?” Claire finally spoke. The two nodded. “Do you have a status that has jumbled letters and symbols?”
Their eyes widened, and they glanced at each other. Jessie was the first to speak. “Yeah. Jumbled letters next to a fatigue…”
Claire exhaled. It was just the Divine Fatigue, nothing else. “Okay, that’s good to know. The cryptic word is Divine.”
“We figured it was something like that,” Lyn chimed in. “We all had the same dream the night you gals left…”
“What was it like?” Claire asked. She worried about whether the Goddess forced them or not.
“Euphoric?” Lyn said, searching for a word.
“Probably the best way to describe it,” Jessie nodded. She grabbed her sister’s hand. “Like euphoric inspiration. We all had epiphanies and started working…”
“So you weren’t forced?”
They shook their heads. “No, probably would have rested more if we were.”
Jessie laughed at her sister’s statement. “True. I was working well into the night on the schematics of the building.”
Claire’s shoulders relaxed. She didn’t have to worry about that. “Can I continue, or do you have questions for me?”
“Why did she have Daphne’s eyes?” Lyn asked immediately. Claire tilted her head. “The Goddess. She had her grey eyes.”
Claire pursed her lips. “They’re Jasmine’s, actually.”
“Still, why?” Lyn pressed. “And your red hair.”
“Right. That is the Goddess I’m sworn to.” Claire nodded. She took a deep breath and glanced towards Jasmine’s room. She found two pairs of grey eyes watching her. “She’s… new.”
Lyn exhaled sharply. “That explains the statues. I thought they were unfinished, and it was bugging me.”
Claire shook her head. “She doesn’t have a complete form yet.”
Jessie scratched her head. Something wasn’t quite adding up. “Why not? Was She not born from other Gods?”
Claire stopped for a moment. She never thought about that, she just took Her at face value. All she could do was shrug, ”No idea. I didn’t even know you were building her a church until I got here.”
“What are her virtues then?” Jessie asked, leaning forward.
“Parenting, Childbirth, intimacy are He-,” Claire listed them off.
“So y’all are fucking?” Jessie cut in.
Claire sighed. She just nodded. “Yes. My Goddess encouraged it.”
The two exchanged another glance, their faces reddening. Lyn asked because her sister couldn’t. “Even Elsie and Ana?”
Claire felt her face heat up, too. She nodded. “Even them.”
She watched the color drain from their faces. Lyn glanced towards Jasmine’s room, a look of fear on her face. Jessie was staring at the table, unable to speak.
“I understand it is hard to swallow,” Claire sighed. She tried her best to keep her composure. “My Goddess… She has a noble goal. One I wish to see completed. Each of my party members believes the same.”
“Wh-what’s the goal?” Jessie swallowed hard. Lyn was looking at Daphne. The blacksmith carried her sister out of her room so they could hear better.
“Free men of their shackles,” Claire declared. Lyn’s attention snapped back to her. “I intend to get Ryley back.”
“Right, it’s starting to make sense why you agreed to…” Jessie muttered.
“Not only that,” Claire continued. “I think the nobles have abused commoners for far too long.”
She looked to Lyn. The woman was watching her with wide eyes.
“She also wants to make it easier for us to conceive.” Claire declared. It was close to the truth, even if she was leaving out her gift for now.
Lyn looked back at Daphne. “Yo-you told them?”
“I had to,” Daphne said, her voice cracking.
Claire held her hand up. “Don’t blame her. We approached her with the intention of recruiting her. She declined due to being in a relationship with you.”
Lyn slammed her fist onto the table. “You tried to sleep with her?!”
Jessie grabbed her sister, the woman was threatening to attack Claire. Claire tried to stay dignified. Just another thing she’d take the blame for.
“Before I knew you two were together. I apologize.” Claire bowed her head. “I never would have approached her otherwise.”
Jessie clamped her hand on Lyn’s mouth. “I fucking told you to come out with it!”
Daphne handed Jasmine to Claire before running to her lover’s side. She grabbed her hands and tried to calm her anger.
“Listen to Claire, honey,” Daphne whispered. “She was horrified when she found out.”
Lyn’s anger soothed. She was still breathing rapidly and her arms were still flailing, but the fire was gone in her eyes. Jasmine clung to Claire tightly.
“I owe you,” Jasmine whispered. “This was all my fault.”
“Shh,” Claire whispered back. “Maybe it’ll help us recruit the rest of the village. And, I got a lot of my anger out last night.”
They did their best to hold back their smiles. Lyn was still not completely calmed down yet, but she was manageable.
“Why do you need to fuck?” Jessie asked. “What purpose does it serve? Like, I’d understand if you and Jasmine were fucking. Or maybe one of the twins, but why all of you?”
“Daph, now’s a good a time as any,” Jasmine said. Her smile was gone, and she stared at her sister.
Daphne squeezed her girlfriend’s hand. She was trying to work up her courage to explain it. “Honey, listen to me. We may not need to save up anymore.”
That stopped Lyn cold. She pried her sister’s hand off her mouth. “Why?!”
Daphne opened her mouth to speak, but couldn’t find the words. She glared at Claire. “I-I can’t…”
“It’s okay, Daphne,” Claire said. She found her confidence and decided to be out with it. “Her last, and main, virtue is Virility. Male version of Fertility.”
The sisters opened their mouths to speak, but lost their words.
“Yes, I get it. She is the Goddess of Virility. Not He.” Claire continued. “She bestowed upon me a divine gift. One I could give to others.”
“You’re kidding,” Jessie muttered.
“I’m not,” Claire sighed. “I’d show it to you, but… it affects you quite severely. Daphne’s been struggling with it.”
Daphne squeezed Lyn’s hand. “It’s like I’m drunk around Claire. And something is tempting me…”
Claire nodded. “It’s my aura as a Paladin. Lily confirmed its effects.”
“So y’all aren’t just fucking? You’re fucking with cocks?” Lyn asked through clenched teeth.
“Yes. Claire gifted us with male genitalia.” Jasmine confirmed. “Though my sister refused.”
“B-But it doesn’t require sleeping with her,” Daphne added. “We could have our own kid. One without needing to spend.”
Lyn finally made the full connection. “Wait… Claire could give us… and we could.”
“Yes, without needing to spend a fortune.” Daphne insisted. “I-it’s the only reason I entertained the idea of joining Claire... Or let her speak to you.”
Daphne kneeled before Lyn, holding their hands up to her forehead.
“I get it. It’s a lot to process, but we could save money for a ceremony or a house,” Daphne continued. “But I leave it up to you. Allow it or don’t, I’m with you either way.”
Lyn was too stunned to speak. Jessie was deep in thought. The two had a lot of information thrown at them.
“I-is it open to me too?” Jessie asked sheepishly.
“Um, yes,” Claire said. She hadn’t thought about bestowing it on either Carpenter, just Daphne. But it made sense for all three. “We went to Daphne because we may need armor or weapons made… but She wants me to recruit the entire village.”
“H-how would this work?” Lyn asked hesitantly.
“Only need to consume my essence. Nothing more.”
“Then will we need to join you?” Lyn continued.
“No, we originally were going to have Lily stay here… However,” Claire glanced at Jasmine. “We had a change of plans.”
“We don’t need any more fighters or travelers. Toni and his knight will already be joining us.” Jasmine affirmed. “You are free to stay here.”
Daphne tugged on Lyn’s hands. “See. We could start that family you always wanted.”
“W-would Lyn and I have to…?” Jessie asked.
Claire shrugged. “It felt natural for the twins. No guarantee, sadly.”
“Fuck.” Jessie muttered. “Why does it sound so appealing?”
“My aura.”
Lyn cleared her throat and pulled Daphne to her feet. “You’re right, Daph. This would save us so much money. And… it seems it would be inevitable, given Claire said she’d be recruiting the entire village.”
Daphne hugged Lyn tightly. Jessie scratched her head, still contemplating the whole conversation. Claire was just glad Lyn wasn’t angry anymore. She could relax for now. It was one major thing going her way, besides gaining Toni as an ally.
“Do we do this now?” Jessie mumbled. “Or what?”
Chapter 181: Whatever it Takes
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Claire discussed it with Jasmine while the others discussed the possibilities with each other. Claire had half a mind to call Toni over to see how his version of the gift would affect them, but she’d also prefer not to experiment right now. It would be better to use hers and know what they were getting into.
Toni’s version would have to wait.
Jasmine agreed. It would be smart to try his gift out and compare it to Claire’s, but that could wait until they recruit others. Right now, damage control and getting the three remaining of the younger generation recruited would be better. Jasmine wanted to clean up her mistake quickly.
As for the others, both Carpenter daughters were still hesitant to fully commit to this, while Daphne was reassuring them. Daphne was more focused on fulfilling Lyn’s dream of starting a family than on the implications. It didn’t help having Claire’s aura around her, but she decided to take the Paladin’s offer this morning.
“Fine,” Lyn finally muttered. She would take this leap of faith. “I-I’m still hesitant about the taboo parts… but I can’t deny the temptation.”
“Agreed,” Jessie nodded. She wasn’t focused on starting a family like her sister, but more about what benefits this could provide. She had originally put off her plans to join Fyre’s university to support her sister’s goal almost four years ago. But that changes now, she could reapply or join an Architecture guild.
“Take your time,” Claire was insistent on this. She knew her aura was affecting their thinking. “Like I said, there is no going back.”
“I trust that Daphne thought this through,” Lyn replied. She glanced at Daphne, who squeezed her hand.
“I did. Couldn’t sleep last night because of that.”
“And I’ll trust my sister and Daphne,” Jessie agreed. “Plus, I trust both of you.”
Claire nodded. It felt better to lay out the facts and explain the whole scenario rather than letting carnal lust take over. A part of her still feels guilty about Lily’s recruitment, even if it turned out for the better.
“That just leads to when,” Jasmine spoke up. “Do you want to do this right away, or wait for Lily?”
“Now, before I stay up for multiple more nights,” Daphne said. She fidgeted with the back of Lyn’s hand. “Better to get it over with.”
“Right, but I have my concerns,” Jessie added. “I’d prefer not to be around Lyn after getting it.”
“And I’d prefer not to be around you, Claire,” Lyn agreed. She nodded at her sister. “So maybe, we stay here and Jessie…”
“Comes with us,” Jasmine finished the sentence for her. She was finally feeling well enough to stand. Claire’s aura did wonders for her soreness. “That makes sense. However, Lily went into a lust-filled rampage. I think it’s best I stick around to keep an eye on you two.”
“True,” Claire agreed. She felt that tingling at the back of her neck. “Jessie, you’ll need one of our potions not to get pregnant. Lyn, you may get your wish right away.”
Daphne and Lyn squirmed. They nodded sheepishly while Jessie’s face reddened. Jasmine could feel Claire’s arousal growing against her. At least getting Claire’s essence would be easy.
“Also, Jessie should probably stay with us until all three have calmed down,” Claire added. Claire’s eyes began to wander before she caught herself.
Jessie swallowed hard. She could feel her nerves building. But all she could do was nod.
Claire let them think for a moment longer. She wanted to make sure that nobody at the table felt any regrets. But all it did was reinforce their decisions. By the end of the silence, all three looked nervous but determined.
“Shouldn’t take long,” Jasmine laughed. She could feel her lover’s cock pressing into her. “Claire. To my room.”
Claire picked the assassin up, using her body to shield the others from her arousal. She rushed into Jasmine’s room, ready to finally relieve her tension. That left the three in silence.
None of them spoke as they heard muffled moans come from Jasmine’s room. They were at a loss for words about the entire situation. Daphne just held tightly to her girlfriend’s hand, praying that this turned out well.
Jessie opened her mouth to speak, but was silenced by a loud slam. She closed her mouth, hearing a rhythmic rocking sound now. It took another minute and an audible groan for the noises to stop.
All three were left red-faced and squirming.
Claire exited Jasmine’s room without the button-up shirt she had before. She was only in an undershirt now, her hair messier than before. Jasmine had a shirt on, but it had noticeable wet stains on it now. Her hair was a complete mess, and there was saliva all over her neck.
In her hand was a flask that contained Claire’s seed.
It was warm to the touch and nearly overflowing. Jasmine licked her lips as Claire set her down. The assassin could finally walk and sat at the table beside Daphne. Claire held out her hand to Jessie, who stared blankly at her for a moment.
“Best if we leave right away,” Claire mumbled. She was still somewhat out of breath.
Jessie nodded and took her hand. She looked back at her sister with fear as she was guided out of Jasmine’s home. That left Daphne, Jasmine, and Lyn.
Jasmine held up the flask, a haze over her eyes. “You don’t need to consume very much.”
They nodded, and Daphne held out her hand. It was shaky and sweating. She took the flask, feeling the heat radiating from it, and nearly dropped it. Lyn flinched at the sudden movement. Jasmine took a deep breath, feeling her reasoning return.
“And, I should leave,” Jasmine muttered. “Once you consume it, you’ll want plenty of private time.”
With that, Jasmine exited the house too. She would be in Daphne’s workshop to monitor the situation, but far enough away for them to have privacy.
Daphne screwed the top off and the aroma quickly overcame both of their sense. Daphne quickly set it down. The two stared at it, resisting the temptation for only a moment. They glanced at one another as their reasoning slowly started dissipating.
“Should take our clothes off now,” Lyn gulped. She could barely speak. She felt a burning need within her threatening to take over.
“Right,” Daphne said as she pulled her shirt off.
The two undressed in relative silence. Daphne didn’t realize how soaked her pants were until she threw them off. Her arousal left visible wet patches all over. She glanced at Lyn, who was in a similar state.
Daphne licked her lips. She didn’t know this yet, but she and Jasmine shared their preferences for oral. For a brief moment, she forgot about the flask and concentrated on the temptation to shove Lyn to the ground and bury her face between her thighs.
Lyn could feel Daphne’s stare. She shivered, feeling a quiver for her lover’s tongue. She ignored it and turned to face Daphne. Daphne’s eyes lit up upon seeing her lover’s breasts, pulling her out of her lust for her taste. It allowed the two to sit before the flask again, fully nude and silent.
Daphne couldn’t hold back the temptation anymore. It had been driving her insane since Claire arrived. She grasped the flask and stared within it. A thick, white liquid slushed inside.
“Fuck,” Daphne gasped. Her mouth was drooling looking at it. She felt Lyn’s hand join hers on the flask, their eyes meeting.
“Ready?”
Daphne nodded. The two hands guided the flask to her mouth, her mind hazing over. The moment her lips touched the mouthpiece, her greed nearly took over. Her entire body compelled her to drink it all, but Lyn pulled it away from her.
Daphne tasted Claire’s essence, her mind nearly blanking from her taste. Her eyes rolled back as she savored the taste. It was incredibly addictive, a salty-sweet taste. She swallowed it all without thinking and searched for more.
Lyn was in a similar state, but she finished the flask. She couldn’t think, and neither of them even registered the pop-up that appeared. Both of them accepted without hesitation as they turned to face one another.
Daphne lunged forward, seeing some leftover on Lyn’s lips. Their kiss distracted them from the burning sensation just above their clits. By the time they separated, their cocks were already rubbing together and threatening to explode.
The two stopped only for a moment to look at their new appendage before Daphne pounced on Lyn. She pushed her girlfriend back and grasped her new cock. She felt the heat and throbbing in her hand before her instincts fully took over.
She kissed the tip of Lyn’s cock, tasting her leaking precum. That was all it took for her to follow in her sister’s footsteps. Her lips parted, and her need to pleasure Lyn took over.
On the other end of town, Jessie was pulled into the Scarlet Seraphs' carriage. Claire’s cock in front of her, and Ursa keeping guard outside. Elsie was there to coax Jessie through pleasing Claire. The older twin gently pressed the older Carpenter’s head forward, pressing Claire’s cock into her mouth.
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HP:15/15 |
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Mana: 20/20 |
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Exp: 45 |
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Bestowed Blacksmith: Focus your craft to protect the ones you love |
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Blacksmith Skills: 10 Skills. Expand List?. |
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Shopkeep Skills: 5 Skills. Expand List? |
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Bestowed skills: 3 Skills. List expanded: |
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Bestowed stats: Gain Defense and Resistance from your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1 |
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Bestowed Experience: Gain more experience when fighting alongside your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1.05x |
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Oral Fixation: Your fixation is your strength. The weapons and armor produced after fulfilling your fixation are of higher quality. Sharper and more durable with stronger enchantments. Buff lasts 12 hours |
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Strength: 15 |
Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 18 |
Resistance: 5 |
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Constitution: 16 |
Wisdom: 11 |
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Charisma: 12 |
Divinity: 0 |
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Defense: 8 (+2) |
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Level: 7 |
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HP: 12/12 |
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Mana: 15/15 |
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Exp: 08 |
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Masonry Skills: 12 Skills. Expand List?. |
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WoodWorking Skills: 5 Skills. Expand List? |
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Bestowed skills: 3 Skills. List expanded: |
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Bestowed stats: Gain Defense and Resistance from your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1 |
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Bestowed Experience: Gain more experience when fighting alongside your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1.05x |
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Maternal Need: Your wish to be a mother drives you beyond your craft. Pregnancy does not affect your craft nor will you feel the side effects. Aiding other pregnant women lessens their side effects as well. |
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Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 15 |
Resistance: 5 |
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Constitution: 14 |
Wisdom: 10 |
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Divinity: 0 |
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HP: 14/14 |
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Mana: 25/25 |
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Exp: 08 |
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Architecture Skills: 10 Skills. Expand List?. |
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Management Skills: 9 Skills. Expand List? |
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Bestowed stats: Gain Defense and Resistance from your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1 |
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Bestowed Experience: Gain more experience when fighting alongside your lover. Amount gained is tied to your bond. Currently 1.05x |
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Magic: 1 |
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Resistance: 5 |
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Wisdom: 19 |
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Divinity: 0 |
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Chapter 182: Converging of Lovers
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Thankfully, all three calmed down relatively quickly. Jessie was the fastest to get under control with Claire and Elsie there, but her sister and Daphne took a little longer. Claire felt that divine nudge after finishing calming Jessie. She was catching her breath, with her two lovers passed out on either side of her, when she felt it.
She hoped it was because the two were successful in getting Lyn pregnant. She’d have to ask them about it. Claire was mostly thankful that things were going right for her at the moment. For a moment, she thought they might have to tell everyone within the village of their gift.
Then she’d have to recruit them all.
Claire was too hesitant to do that. For some reason, she could stomach siblings being intimate, but there was still that barrier for her parents. She planned to put that off until necessary. That, and her new levels occupied her mind.
Recruiting five new lovers yielded three levels for her. It was insane how fast she was catching up to Jasmine.
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Magic: 1 |
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Resistance: 21(+5) |
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Wisdom: 17 (+5)(+1) |
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Divinity: 15 (+2) |
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Claire chuckled to herself. She should have known the Goddess would inform her of Lyn’s pregnancy. She smiled at her stat sheet, happy for the younger Carpenter to finally get her wish. And, it looks like Daphne was also pregnant.
From the looks of her actual stats, too, she found that her new lovers had some overlap with the Scarlet Seraphs’. She took a moment to guess which stat came from who, quickly piecing together the new lovers’ specialties. She was pulled out of her thoughts by a knock on the carriage door.
“May we come in?” Toni asked sheepishly.
“Sure,” Claire said as her two lovers stirred. Jessie sat up while Elsie shuffled to sit in Claire’s lap. The older twin clung to Claire tightly, settling Claire’s cock next to her own.
Toni entered, his clothes were uncharacteristically disheveled, and his makeup smeared. Behind him was his knight, covered in lipstick marks. Claire was happy to see the two were quite busy in her absence. Elsie giggled in her ear.
“Always amazes me how fast you can get turned on,” She whispered. She felt Claire’s cock throb against her and her own body reacting to it.
“Looks like Toni and Hannah had a very busy morning,” Claire replied, loud enough for the two to hear. “How could I not find that hot?”
Elsie glanced behind her, seeing the state of their new lovers. “Mmm, whatever Hannah did, seems like her master was very into it.”
“Holy Gods and Goddess,” Jessie muttered. It was the first time she’d seen the man, and she could barely form thoughts because of his beauty.
“My apologies,” Toni said, bowing. “Hope we didn’t interrupt.”
Elsie chuckled before shifting in Claire’s lap. She spoke for the paladin, “No need. Had you interrupted, we would have just dragged you in.”
Claire nodded. Her eyes wandered between the two. She wanted to try them again, especially Toni. She wanted to see just how his body changed when compared to his knight’s.
Toni shuddered. Claire’s lustful gaze threatened to ignite his lust once more. It’d taken a better part of the morning for him to satisfy it. He felt Hannah’s arm wrap around his waist, sending goosebumps across his skin.
“We have important business first, Master,” Hannah whispered. Her hand slipped down to Toni’s butt, her hand grasping it tightly. “Then we can tell her all about what we discovered this morning…”
Toni bit his lip. His dress tented with his arousal, getting an audible gasp from the woman he hadn’t met yet. “R-right… Um, Claire…”
Claire bit her lip. Her attention was on Toni’s dress, but she pulled her eyes from his bulge. She met his hesitant gaze. “Yeah? What happened?”
“M-my Grandmother found out I left…” He said, squirming under her gaze. “She m-might show up in Restol… I’m really sorry. I thought my mother would handle it but…”
Claire exhaled. She picked Elsie up from her lap and handed her lover to Jessie. She stood before the two, her naked body on full display. She watched their eyes travel down her body.
“Hopefully, that won’t be a problem,” Claire said after a brief moment. “I’ll fill Elizabeth in on what to do and where to find us. I kinda figured there’d be a catch with your arrival.”
Toni nodded. His eyes were locked onto Claire’s throbbing cock before him. “She… she’s very protective of me. I-I tried reasoning with her, but it didn’t…” He couldn’t think about that anymore. All he could think about was getting on his knees, or back, for Claire.
Hannah’s hand drifted downwards, towards his new fascination. It only added to the fuzzy feeling within his mind. His knight bit back her smile, wanting to be serious for a bit longer.
“Did you send word about why Toni left?” Claire asked. Both nodded.
“Yes. Alice and I both said it was because Anka wanted him to,” Hannah continued. “But… My Lady is not Anka’s biggest fan.”
“Does Toni get a say in this?” Elsie chimed in to ask.
“Lady Efreit won’t listen to anyone when it comes to Toni,” Hannah shook her head. “Well, maybe She can. My Lady would support Her goal.”
“Then we just hope for the best,” Claire replied. She glanced at the knight, who, like Jasmine, could be serious in situations like this. “Maybe my Goddess will reach her like she did with the Carpenters.”
Toni tilted his head upon hearing that unfamiliar name. “Who?”
Claire giggled. She forgot to introduce them. “Carpenter family. This lovely lady is Jessica, or Jessie. Her family received dreams from my Goddess to build that church in town.”
“Anthony Efreit,” Toni said with a bow. Jessie was too stunned to reply. She still couldn’t get over the man’s beauty. She barely mustered a nod. “And my knight, Hannah.”
“N-nice to meet you,” Jessie mumbled. Her face was reddened, and Elsie, who was now in her lap, could feel her arousal growing.
“You as well,” Toni said with a nod. “Will you be joining us on our adventure?”
“No, she’ll be staying here in Restol,” Claire answered for her. She glanced back at the woman Elsie was teasing. “Same with her sister and Jasmine’s sister.”
“So they’re also…?” Toni asked sheepishly. He still wasn’t used to talking about it.
“Mhmm,” Claire said with a smile. “Jessie’s sister, Lyn, and Daphne, Jasmine’s sister, are in a relationship. So, their recruitment was a bit different.”
“Lot less fun,” Elsie chimed in. “But we have to respect their relationship.”
“Shush,” Claire shot back. “Obviously, I’d do my best to accommodate them.”
“Yeah, yeah,” Elsie waved her hand. She gyrated her hips, causing Jessie to let out a moan. “You know how quickly Ana and I started…”
“Speaking of Ana,” Claire said, trying to get the conversation away from the two women. “She’s at Lily’s, right?”
“Mhmm, Lily sent word she’d be needed the moment she arrived today,” Elsie cooed. She adjusted Jessie’s cock, readying to sit on it. She glanced back at Claire, giving her a coy smile. “I can only guess why…”
“Thank the Goddess. I missed her,” Claire felt a mix of relief and anticipation for Lily’s return. It was only a short amount of time filled with distractions, but there was always that ache for her alchemist. “We’ll all have to meet to discuss our next steps.”
“W-will the entire village be.. Recruited?” Toni finally found the courage to ask. He’d been thinking about that question since Claire mentioned recruiting the others.
“She wants me to,” Claire confirmed. Her thoughts quickly changed from Lily’s return to her mission within Restol. “But, it’s still too weird for me to think about my mothers that way.”
Toni squirmed. He didn’t feel that way.
Hannah finally let out a laugh. She leaned closer to her master and whispered in his ear. “Should we tell her the things we discovered?”
Chapter 183: Somewhere Private
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Claire’s thoughts were racing with the possibilities. She wanted to learn what they discovered right away, but part of her knew they needed to have a serious conversation. And maybe get somewhere with a little more space.
She took a deep breath, calming her lust for the moment. “I’d love to find out. However…”
She glanced back at Elsie, who was inching her way down Jessie’s cock. The older sisters were in their own little world.
“We should take this over to the church,” Claire said with a sly smile.
Toni tilted his head, “Why?”
“There’s plenty of room here,” Hannah added. She looked around at the spacious carriage.
“Maybe for us,” Claire chuckled. She tapped Elsie on the shoulder, trying to get her attention. “However, with Ursa, it will get quite cramped.”
Elsie shooed Claire away with her hand. She wanted to try Jessie one more time. Claire grabbed the older twin and pulled her off the poor gal, causing both to protest. Elsie flailed in Claire’s arms.
“Hey! I was in the middle of something!”
“There’s a better place to do this,” Claire whispered in her ear. The church was calling for her. “One that may lead to answers.”
“The church?” Elsie asked, her eyes widening. “Right! The rituals…”
“Mhmm,” Claire cooed. Elsie stopped protesting, her mind racing with possibilities. Claire set her down before helping Jessie to her feet.
“Thank you,” Jessie muttered. Her mind was foggy, and her knees were weak. “Don’t know how much more I could take.”
“We’re not done yet,” Claire chuckled before grabbing her clothes.
Jessie shuddered. She didn’t know how much more she could handle. She hesitantly dressed as her eyes wandered towards Toni every couple of seconds. He truly was the most beautiful person she’d ever seen.
“Ursa, come here,” Claire called out the window, and the northerner was quick to arrive.
“Yes?” Ursa asked as she entered the carriage.
Claire threw a dress on Elsie and picked her up. The mage was still thinking in the paladin’s arms. “We’re headed to the church.”
“I heard.” Ursa nodded.
“Good girl,” Claire said with a smile. She got an immediate reaction from the warrior, her pupils dilating. “We have some things to test.”
Ursa let out a small whine. It caught both Hannah and her master off guard.
“Cute,” Toni said sheepishly.
“Indeed, she is,” Claire confirmed. She exited the carriage with Elsie in her hands. “Come on. We’ll have more privacy in the church.”
Then Claire escorted them all to the church. Toni donned his veil and hid among the women to hide himself from the others. It would be a problem if one of the older women were affected by his blessing.
Once she got to the church, Claire quickly ushered them inside.
The moment the doors closed, Claire handed Elsie off to Ursa. She then set her sights on Toni, who was still taking in the interior. She swooped in, surprising the man. Without letting him even yelp, she threw off his veil and kissed him.
She leaned into the kiss, dipping Toni in her arms. She broke from the kiss, letting him breathe. His white skin quickly reddened as Claire felt his arousal press into her.
“Miss Hannah,” Claire mused. She bit her lip while watching Toni’s expression change. “I’d love to know what exactly you found out.”
The knight shifted behind Toni, sandwiching him between the two. His eyes darted between Hannah and Claire. He could feel their cocks press into him, desperate for freedom.
“What should I tell her first?” The knight teased. “About how sensitive your body is or…?”
Toni gulped. He could feel himself tense up as he thought about his morning. Hannah’s touch, her explorations of his body. When she finally entered him. Or the word he cried out when he climaxed.
“Please no,” Toni begged. He could see the lust in Hannah’s eyes.
She leaned down close enough to whisper. “You sure? I bet it’d help Claire with her… mother problem.”
Claire bit her lip. She heard every word. She could guess what they were talking about. Given what Alice looked like and how close they were, it made so much more sense.
“Please,” Toni begged.
“You sure?” Hannah giggled in his ear. “Bet she’d love to be call-”
“Hannah! Please!” Toni cried out and tried to escape. The two women held him tightly between them.
“Awww, fine,” Hannah smiled. “It was worth a shot.”
Toni sighed in relief. He didn’t have time to relax, though. Hannah’s hand was moving up his dress. The knight pulled the whole thing off in one fell swoop, exposing his body to Claire.
“It would be far better to let you discover,” Hannah said to Claire.
Claire didn’t need to be told twice. She pounced on the man. Her hands explored his petite body, feeling the lean muscles he built from dancing. It was when her hand grazed his nipple that he finally reacted.
The gasp he made made Claire stop cold.
They felt different from the other day. Like they were more pronounced or puffier. She couldn’t stop herself from playing with them. The noises Toni made nearly sent her into a frenzy.
“There’s one discovery,” Hannah cooed in her ear. The knight had thrown off her shirt. “Two more for you to find.”
Claire gulped. The man was shaking in her grip. His eyes were hazed over, and his moans flowed freely. Claire pulled herself off his nipples, intrigued to find the other places.
She took a deep breath and regained some of her control. She threw her own shirt off and quickly got to work on her pants. She took a moment to glance back at the other three, finding a strange scenario.
Ursa had Jessie bent over a pew while Elsie watched on. The older twin looked to be deep in thought and not actually watching. Claire shook her head and returned to Toni. She found Hannah had removed his panties and her own clothes. She held her master still as if offering him to Claire.
Claire licked her lips and rejoined them. Her first instinct was to go for his nipples. She let one hand stimulate them while her other hand went for his cock. The one that was almost as big as hers. It seemed a bit out of place on his small body, but that only made it more enticing.
She pressed her own against his, feeling the heat radiate off his shaft. She wrapped her hand around the two cocks as best she could. It would take more than one hand to keep them together, however.
Hannah let out a gasp. Her eyes were wide as she stared at their cocks pressed together. She joined Claire, her hands joining hers around their shafts.
“Why didn’t we think of this?” she muttered.
Toni moaned once more. His cock throbbed against Claire’s. “I-I don’t know… but it’s so erotic.”
“One more,” Hannah mumbled. Her hands were already moving. She stroked the two cocks with Claire’s help while she fought back her temptation. “On the wrong side, unfortunately.”
“Shame,” Claire cooed. She knew exactly what the last discovery was now. “I can save that pleasure for later…”
Toni opened his mouth to protest. He let out a moan that rolled into his words. “Noo, please!”
He felt Hannah throb against him. He looked back at her with pleading eyes. The two stared at one another for a moment.
“Guess he really wants it,” Claire half-chuckled half half-moaned.
Hannah gulped. She thrusted against her master. Her cock shifted between his thighs, teasing his entrance. Toni nearly yelled out a moan, catching the attention of the others.
Well, not Ursa. She was too busy with their newest lover to think.
Jessie’s attention, or what was left, was on them. Her eyes were hazed over, and she bumbled out words, but she was watching them. The pew she was on was shaking with Ursa’s thrusts, threatening to break.
Elsie wandered closer to get a better view. She had a sly smile on her face. “Ana’s busy now…”
Claire didn’t even comprehend what Elsie said. She was too busy with Hannah and Toni. She watched Toni’s expression change while his lover slowly entered him. His moan transitioned into a groan when Hannah bottomed out in him.
Claire felt the burning sensation of Toni’s seed hit her skin. The man let out an extremely feminine moan as he emptied himself on Claire’s abdomen. It was so enticing that Claire didn’t notice Elsie embracing her from behind. She barely registered when her lover’s cock pressed against her own puckered hole.
Elsie moaned into Claire’s ear as she slid into Claire’s bowels. She felt Elsie’s breath hit her back when the last inch entered Claire. Elsie kissed Claire’s shoulder, feeling her insides clamp down on her cock.
“I know you want to hear this,” Elsie cooed softly. “Ana tried to get Lily to come here first. But she couldn’t hold back after a week…”
Claire’s imagination went wild. She imagined her lover bending Ana over her workbench, going wild with lust like Ursa was. She tightened around Elsie, causing the older twin to moan.
“What better way to get to know one another?” Elsie giggled. Her question was directed at the knight who was fighting to stay in control.
“Fuck,” was all the knight could manage.
Elsie bit back her laugh. She gripped Claire’s hips and slowly inched back. “We’ll talk later then.”
Chapter 184: Long-awaited meeting
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As much as Claire wanted to keep going after Elsie filled her, she knew they needed to get serious. She fought against every fiber of her being to resist the urge to use Toni’s hole like Hannah did. She knew it’d feel even better with the knight’s seed lubricating it.
She caught her breath as she leaned against the knight. She regained herself from the lust and pulled her sanity back through sheer force of will.
“Toni, I swear to my Goddess we will continue this later,” She said in a breathless whisper. “But we need to talk about things.”
“Awww,” Elsie and Hannah said in near-perfect unison.
Toni nodded idly. He was too focused on the warm feeling within him and his lover’s cock slowly exiting him. “Suuure.”
Claire kissed him once more. She felt him bite against her bottom lip and moan. She parted from the kiss before being surprised by the knight. Hannah stole Claire’s lips, tasting her master aftertaste. Hannah broke from the kiss when she realized what she had done.
“Learned I’m very possessive of Toni,” Hannah whispered. “Sorry, should have warned you…”
“Don’t be,” Claire mumbled after a pause. It was a nice surprise. “Would love to learn even more about you, too.”
Again, she had to fight against her feelings to stay focused. She reluctantly put her clothes back on for what felt like the hundredth time. She needed to grab the rest of her lovers, Lily especially.
She needed to discuss what she just learned.
“Ursa,” Claire commanded. She glanced back at the northern woman who was still holding Jessie down, the woman’s belly was expanded with Ursa’s seed. Jessie was barely conscious now. “Down girl.”
Ursa stiffened. Her eyes returned to normal, and she briefly panicked about the state of the poor woman. She pulled out of Jessie and laid her on the pew.
“Sorry, sorry!” Ursa said out of breath. The only response she got was a weak hand wave from Jessie. There was a dopey smile plastered on the Carpenter’s face.
“Ursa,” Claire said once more. “Make sure they don’t start anything while I get the others.”
The northerner nodded, letting Claire exit the church. She quickly got control of herself after Claire’s command. She made sure Jessie was breathing normally before cleaning herself. She made sure Jessie was comfortable before turning to the trio.
Elsie had replaced Claire. Her hands were playing with the man’s nipples, a semi-sadistic smile on her face. Ursa rolled her eyes and pulled the annoying one off of Toni.
“Hey!” she yelped, once again interrupted. “I was in the middle of-”
Ursa silenced her by throwing the older twin over her shoulder. Ursa held the twin firmly, letting the other two come down from their lust-filled haze. The northerner took a moment to finally study their new lovers.
To her, neither Jessie nor Toni was that impressive. Well, at least when it came to battle. Toni was quite beautiful, and she did lose herself to lust with the woman. But that was different. No, she was focused on the recovering knight whose body was covered in scars.
Ursa’s gaze didn’t go unnoticed. Hannah met the Ravian’s stares with her own. The two sized each other up for a moment, taking in their strength and stature. It didn’t matter that they were both covered in cum and naked; what mattered was who was stronger.
It was only when Toni spoke that their tension broke.
“Hannah, sit please,” Toni commanded his knight. His thoughts were quickly returning as he recovered. He immediately could tell his lover was tense.
“Yes, master,” Hannah said after an exhale. She set Toni down before joining him on a pew, her eyes never leaving the northerner. Her pride as a warrior was at stake.
That thought was interrupted by Toni shifting to her lap.
The man was quickly understanding how to control her better. Using her lust against her to calm her down. Hannah couldn’t keep her intense gaze while her lover snuggled into her lap. Especially with her own seed leaking onto her.
Ursa chuckled. That must be how she looked when calming down. She had to admit it was quite cute. Ursa’s thought was interrupted by Elsie’s squirming.
“Fuck!” Elsie cried out. She flailed in the berserker’s arms, her cock flailing wildly. “Put me down!”
“No,” Ursa growled as stray cum landed on her.
“Please, I’ll behave,” Elsie pleaded.
“No, you won’t.”
“Ugh, I swear I’ve calmed down.” She insisted. She beat the Ursa’s back to resist. “Please! I’ll even start on the discussion.”
Ursa let out a sigh. She was beginning to understand when the older twin was being serious and when she was being annoying. “Fine. One wrong move and I’ll bind your mouth.”
Elsie paused for a moment. A brief thought came to her mind. She shook her head violently to get rid of it.
‘Elsie?’ her sister’s voice entered her mind. She didn’t expect to hear from Ana so soon. ‘Was that fantas-’
‘Shut,’ she cut Ana off mentally. ‘Not a fucking word.’
She settled into the pew that Ursa placed her in, fixing her hair. She glanced at the Northerner before shaking her head again. ‘Never again.’
She took a deep breath, clearing her thoughts. “Firstly, we should discuss more about your Grandmother.”
Ursa relaxed upon hearing Elsie actually get serious. Hannah felt Toni tense up before he spoke.
“Yes,” he muttered. He shifted in Hannah’s lap while thinking, her cock rising between his thighs. “I hope she will listen to reason. I’m not here just because Anka wishes me to be.”
“That’s not what I wanted to discuss,” Elsie replied coldly. She took another deep breath before continuing. “Claire won’t ask this of you, but I will.”
She let her words hang in the church for a moment. It felt weird to discuss what she wanted while naked, but she’d have to make do. Jessie, who was slowly recovering, finally sat up with a pained groan.
“We’ll need her and her knights’ help,” Elsie finally said after a moment of silence. “Facing Lady Lloyd with our numbers would be suicide.”
Toni felt a shiver run down his spine. He recalled the Lady’s estate and the sheer number of women she employed. Even if they had the Goddesses on their side, numbers were a high hurdle to overcome. Hannah rubbed his hand to soothe him.
“Right,” Hannah said. She also recalled the state of the knights, how they lacked discipline. “Even if they are piss-poor knights, they have thousands of bodies.”
“Even with the go-” Elsie stopped herself before saying “Goblins.” She glanced at the two, “How much did Claire fill you in? Did she speak of Firewater and Silkie?”
The two nodded.
Elsie sighed in relief. “Even with them and their kins’ help, we could still lack numbers. If we were to lay siege to the Lloyd estate, we’d need to outnumber her knights by a wide margin…”
“I doubt she would,” Hannah spoke for her master. “While she’d be for your cause, noble politics would get in the way. One wrong move and she could be at war with other fiefs.”
“Mhmm, but could she be convinced despite that?” Elsie asked. She knew Claire’s ambitions did not end with their own territory.
“What?” Hannah asked. She studied the blond woman. “Convince her to go to war with other nobles? Talk about suicide.”
“Yes,” Elsie confirmed with even more seriousness. “We don’t plan on fixing just one noble and one fief.”
It was Toni’s turn to calm Hannah down. He squeezed her hands before the two exchanged a glance.
“I don’t know,” Toni admitted. He thought about his grandmother for a moment before continuing. “She… could be convinced. Maybe with Claire’s Goddess, but it’d take a monumental effort.”
“Right,” Hannah said softly. “She’s been hesitant to fight since losing her daughter.”
Elsie rose and walked over to the two. She gave Toni a tight hug, surprising both of them and Ursa. She ignored the temptation to kiss the man, wanting to comfort him instead.
“Sorry to bring that up,” Elsie whispered with genuine sincerity. She felt guilty for asking that of Toni or his grandmother. That just made the feeling worse.
“Happened before I could remember,” Toni admitted. He leaned in to hug her back. “But thank you.”
“I lost my mother when I was young, too,” Elsie admitted. She broke from the hug and continued. “I should be the one apologizing, though. I overstepped by asking that of your Lady.”
“It was only a question,” Toni said with a soft smile. “I understand why you asked.”
“Still, I was overstepping,” Elsie insisted .
“Damn, didn’t know you could admit fault.” Ursa chimed in. Elsie glared at the northerner before rolling her eyes.
“Moving on from that,” Elsie said with a huff. She didn’t want to acknowledge Ursa’s comment. “Is it safe to say Anka is officially on our side?”
Chapter 185: It Was That Easy
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“Yes,” Toni could feel Anka’s influence surrounding him. It radiated onto his lover’s lap. The knight tensed up upon feeling the divine influence.
“That’s good to hear,” Elsie said with a deep breath. Any help was welcome, even if it was from the Goddess of Beauty. “What about Rava, Ursa?”
The northerner tilted her head. “Not sure.”
She recalled her conversation with her wolf. How Rava changed her mind on intimacy after Ursa met Claire. Her spirit had gone quiet since then, not even showing up in her communications with her elders.
“My people are for Claire’s goal, though.” She concluded after recalling her discussion.
“Can’t get too involved with our affairs…” Elsie said, rubbing her chin. It would lead to war if a foreign entity got involved. “Could wrap them into a war.”
“Surprised they sent warriors to help Amara,” Ursa admitted.
“Amara? Was that the one with the snake lady?” Hannah asked. She furrowed her brow to try to remember Claire’s story. She gestured behind her, “The one depicted there?”
Elsie nodded. She glanced at the painting that had yet to be removed. However, something caught her eye. It felt different now. She shot to her feet and ran towards the painting. Everyone watched the mage study it.
Samira’s hair was glowing.
The same color that Claire had when she channeled the Goddess. The red in her hair radiated a faintly noticeable light. Elsie’s mind raced with ideas and possibilities while she examined the painting. The others, minus the still recovering Jessie, crowded behind her.
“Must be why Claire ran off,” Elsie muttered to herself. She was annoyed that Claire didn’t fill her in before leaving. She bit her lip as she traced Samira’s hair with her finger.
‘Ana, is Claire with you?’ She called out to her sister. Her sister’s thoughts were a jumbled mix of pleasure and declarations of love. Either Claire hadn’t made it to her yet, or the three got distracted.
“Wait, that’s new…” Toni mumbled. The dancer was deep in thought as he finally noticed something appeared on his stat sheet. There was no notification or any signal that it appeared.
Elsie checked her own stat sheet, finding a blessing she’d never seen before. Blessing of Virility. It didn’t have a description alongside it or anything of note, just the name
“Wait,” Elsie took a deep breath. She recalled something they had joked about at the beginning of their journey. A ritualistic orgy. “Did we just perform one of Her Rituals?”
Claire tried to stay focused. She really did. But it’d been a week since she’d seen Lily, and her body craved her touch. She couldn’t help herself upon seeing the alchemist.
She lost to her lust and bent Lily on top of Ana. She came here to bring Lily and Ana into the church to advance the ritual. However, her rational thought left her upon seeing Lily and Ana.
Claire let out a moan as she painted Lily’s insides with her seed. That hollow feeling finally went away with each rope she shot into her lover. Her knees weakened as she nearly collapsed on top of the two
But she caught herself. She could finally think for a brief moment, even if Lily’s warm embrace tempted her to give in. She looked down at the two woman, who were in different stages of their own orgasms.
“Lily, I’m so glad you’re back,” Claire whispered through labored breaths. She pulled out of her lover, letting her seed trickle out. She shook her head violently, “That can wait…”
Lily was unresponsive. Her usually loud moans were absent, and her words were slurred. Ana, who was recovering quickly, was the first to respond.
“Elsie has so many questions…”
“I know,” Claire said with a chuckle. She left the church in a hurry. “I was too focused on Lily’s return to explain.”
“D-did you really initiate a ritual?” Ana asked hesitantly. She could feel Lily tense up at her words.
The alchemist reached blindly for her glasses, her rational thought returning to her. Claire leaned over and handed her glasses to Lily. “What?”
Claire held back a smile at Lily’s slurred word. She nodded. “Yeah. One of the rituals did end up being an orgy…”
Lily chuckled deliriously. “Maybe Anka’s simplistic explanation was correct.”
“Jaz may not be very happy,” Claire responded. “Or, the old Jaz wouldn’t.”
Lily looked around. She expected Jasmine to appear before them. She didn’t find the assassin, nor did she chime in. “Maybe.”
Claire followed Lily’s gaze. She was confused about what Lily was looking for. “We should grab her. And Daphne and Lyn.”
“Are th-they important?” Ana asked. “Or was it the church?”
“Both.” Claire reread the notification. “She needed a place of worship first.”
“What?” Lily asked again. Her words were less slurred than before.
“We recruited Daphne, which led to us recruiting Jessie and Lyn as well,” Claire explained. She briefly reviewed the discussion they had that morning and what had sparked this new revelation.
“So She needed someone to get pregnant?” Lily clarified. “Why didn’t Jasmine’s pregnancy count?”
“That was only the conception,” Ana theorized. She’d been relaying what Claire had said to Elsie as they discussed it. “She used that to gain a physical form. A special circumstance.”
“Right, I guess that makes sense,” Claire added. “Lyn and Daphne intend to bring their kids to term, and we didn’t have a church back then.”
“Wait, so they are both pregnant?” Lily’s eyes widened. Her head spun with the possibilities that came with pregnancy. Mainly, what their children would be.
“Looks like it,” Claire said with a smile.
“What’s the next part of the ritual then?” Ana asked for her sister.
“Have to grab the two mothers to finish it,” Claire said. She read the next step aloud, “And bathe them in our essence to bless the pregnancy. Completing the Ritual of Parenthood.”
“Would have expected no less of Her.”
Jasmine chimed in as she leaned against the door. She held back a laugh upon seeing all three jump. Jasmine walked towards the three, ignoring the growing urge to give in to her lust.
“Jaz!” Lily cried out. She finally pulled out of Ana and shakily walked towards the assassin. She tried to hug Jasmine, but the assassin held her hand up.
“Hug me after you clean up,” Jasmine said with a warm smile. “And hurry up, Daphne and Lyn won’t stay apart for very long.”
Lily nodded and cast a cleaning spell. Her lab, and by extension, her body, was washed with water. The cum and arousal were swept away towards the drain as Ana and Claire were hit by the spell. All three were cleaned by Lily’s spell, and they quickly got dressed.
Lily jumped at Jasmine once more, this time, the assassin accepted her hug. They shared a brief kiss before Jasmine whispered. “I missed you almost as much as Claire did.”
“I missed you too!” Lily said, squeezing her lover tightly.
“We should get to the church,” Jasmine cooed. She could feel Lily’s cock hardening in their embrace, and the alchemist’s eyes were hazing over. “We’ll continue this there.”
“Good idea,” Claire said while licking her lips. She couldn’t wait to finish the ritual and welcome her lover back. Both made it hard for her to think straight.
“Focus,” Ana squeezed Claire’s hand. “Elsie is demanding our presence.”
“Come on,” Jasmine said as she broke from the hug. She turned towards the door and opened it for them. “I swear to the Gods, Daph, you better be behaving yourself.
Chapter 186: Ritual of Parenthood
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All five of them made their way to the church. They had to separate Daphne and Lyn from one another since their lust for one another was overwhelming. They were able to get to the church without any complications since the older women of the village were occupied with their work.
Finally, they walked through the door with the couple. It didn’t take long for the two to discard their clothing the moment they entered, either. Daphne and Lyn were in their own little world, leaving the rest to watch on.
“Claire, why didn’t you explain anything before leaving?” Elsie demanded from her lover.
Claire ripped her eyes from Elsie’s nude body to look the mage in the eye. “I heard Lily was back and stopped thinking. Sorry.”
“We could have prepared more for the ritual had you said something,” Elsie huffed. “Luckily, we found some things we could use. Like this blanket.”
She ushered Hannah, who was holding a decorative blanket. The knight laid out the blanket, showing off the depiction stitched into it. Two women were intertwined, much like Daphne and Lyn, surrounded by hearts and cherubs.
“We found other items too,” Toni said. He approached Claire with a chalice and what looked like a ceremonial robe. “Jessie remembered they created these things shortly after she recovered.”
Claire grabbed the chalice. She could guess what it would be used for and what liquid would fill it. She smiled at the dancer, “Put it on.”
Toni’s smile widened. He’d been looking forward to what the Goddess had come up with. He was quick to throw the ceremonial attire on, much to Hannah’s annoyance. The red robe fit perfectly on the dancer’s shoulders like a combination of a cloak and a dress with two layers. The outer layer flowed all the way to the floor behind him, while the inner layer made it just past his waist. The collar formed an open V all the way down to his navel, leaving his chest exposed.
Toni spun, causing the back piece to flurry around him. He eagerly studied the reactions of those watching him. “How does it look?”
Claire couldn’t form sentences. She was focused on the man’s cock hanging below the skirt.
“Fuck,” Lily muttered. She’d been too captivated by Toni to think as well. She’d been fantasizing about the man ever since they met at the tavern. “I don’t know if I want it on or not.”
Hannah bit her lip. She agreed with the big-breasted woman. She quickly wrapped her arm around Toni’s waist and pulled him in close. “Looks amazing. Can we start this ritual now?”
Toni shivered in her grip. Elsie had explained what the ritual entailed. He glanced at the two women, who were coaxed onto the blanket by Jasmine and the twins. His mind ran wild with the perversion Claire’s Goddess asked of them.
They’d need to coat the two in their essence.
Lily moved closer to the man. She quickly cleaned her glasses that had fogged up as she spoke to the two. “Hello, Toni. Do you remember me?”
Toni smiled at her and nodded. “I do! It was Lily, right?”
Lily rubbed her thighs together to ease the craving. It felt incredible that he remembered her. “Yes! Um, who is the lady behind you?”
Toni glanced up at Hannah, who was studying the alchemist. He could see her eyes focused on her chest. “This is Hannah. My knight and lover.”
“Nice to meet you, Hannah,” Lily said hesitantly.
“Same to you, Lily,” Hannah said without looking up.
“Um, Toni?” Lily asked after clearing her throat. Her eyes wandered down to the man’s erect cock. “May I…?”
“May you what?” Toni giggled. He could tell the woman was struggling with her words. He wanted to hear her say it.
“M-may I assist you during the ritual?” Lily said as her face flushed red. Even if she was aided by Claire’s new skill, it was hard for her to talk to Toni.
Toni chuckled and glanced up at Hannah. “Should I let her?”
Hannah nodded. She leaned down and whispered in his ear. “Only if she lets us play with those…”
“Is that acceptable?” Toni asked Lily.
The alchemist’s face was redder than before. She squirmed at the two’s stares and meekly nodded. She unwrapped her robes, letting her breasts free of their restraints. The two watched on with glee as the Alchemist threw her clothes to the side.
The rest of Claire’s lovers took their spots around the couple. Daphne and Lyn hadn’t even noticed they were surrounded. They were too focused on one another, their lips locked as Daphne thrusted.
Claire looked around the circle. Seven lovers surrounding the couple, all with their cocks throbbing and ready. Claire felt Jasmine’s hand move from her inner thigh to her own cock.
“I think we’re ready,” Jasmine whispered to Claire. She grasped her lover’s cock, before Claire did the same for her.
Claire glanced around the circle. Elsie and Ana were stroking each other, while Ursa and Jessie were doing the same. Lily was between Toni and Hannah, her hands on the two’s cocks while they played with her breasts.
She cleared her throat and took a deep breath. She felt her body fill with Her divine presence before she spoke. “Is everyone ready?”
She received a few moans and enthusiastic nods, but no words. Her lovers were distracted by one another and ready to start. She bit her lip and looked to Jasmine. “We need our cum to stay on the two, so no licking it off.”
Jasmine bit her lip. She knew it’d be hard to resist that amount of cum. She nodded weakly and tried to steel herself. “I-I’ll try…”
“Good,” Claire said. She took another deep breath before she gave in to the divine feeling. Her body slowly began to glow the scarlet red color of her Goddess before it spread around the circle.
Each one of Claire’s lovers was engulfed in the divine light, solidifying the circle. Once the circle was complete, they let out a moan in unison. Her divine power brought them to the verge of ecstasy.
The light drifted down to Daphne and Lyn, who finally noticed their surroundings. They looked around, wide-eyed and confused, as the light of the Goddess engulfed them. They felt a subtle warmth within their wombs before the first rope hit them.
Claire let out an audible groan as she was the first to cum. Her seed landed across Daphne’s face, surprising the blacksmith. She didn’t get time to react before the rest of the circle quickly joined Claire. The circle of cocks erupted with seed that coated the two.
The burning sensation of cum covering them combined with the divine light into a new feeling for them. Daphne lay beside Lyn as the two were engulfed in the mixture of feelings, their minds hazing over.
One by one, each of Claire’s lovers slowly stopped cumming. The twins fell to their knees, while the rest of them caught their breath. It was only Claire and Toni left emptying themselves on the couple. Toni’s red light had shifted to a lighter shade of pink before he shot one remaining rope.
Claire fell onto Jasmine as she finished cumming. She felt incredibly drained already, with her vision beginning to blur. She heard the faint sound of her stat sheet go off, but she could barely think or see.
Jasmine supported Claire to the ground and helped her as she recovered. She had managed to hold back her urges to jump on her sister and Lyn, choosing to support Claire right now. Claire needed her. Her need for cum could wait.
Daphne did not have to wait, though.
She was on top of Lyn, licking away at her cum soaked skin. The divine feeling was still affecting her and compelled her to give in to her lust. The light swirled around the two before shooting up towards the ceiling.
Blessing of Parenthood Ritual Completed
It flashed before Claire’s eyes in red letters. Her vision was still blurry, but she felt a swell of confidence and excitement overcome her. She shakily checked the notifications from before.
Anka Added Her Influence
—----- Blessed the Bestoweds’ Children
Claire’s head hurt when she tried to focus on her Goddess’s name. It looked vaguely like a word but also like gibberish. Something that reminded her of the Divine Fatigue from the past.
She shook her head as her vision slowly returned to normal. She scanned her surroundings, finding all the others in similar states of fatigue. Lyn was trying to stand, but Daphne was keeping her down. Lyn was awestruck at what had just happened.
“Um,” Lyn cleared her throat and pushed Daphne off of her. “Whatever you did gave me the exact date and time I would give birth. And what our daughter will look like…”
Chapter 187: Success!
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Claire staggered to her feet. She ignored the lightheaded feeling and the wobble in her step. She was too caught up in the excitement of their first ritual to care about her fatigue. She approached Lyn.
Claire stumbled into an embrace with the woman. She didn’t care about the sticky feeling that clung to her skin, nor the carnal lust that threatened to take over. She hugged the woman out of genuine joy.
“I’m glad,” Claire said in a labored whisper. She took a moment to catch her breath before speaking again. “I’m glad we could achieve your wish…”
Lyn relaxed and hugged Claire. At first, she thought Claire would give in to lust, but the paladin hadn’t. She hugged Claire back, still feeling that warm feeling deep within her womb. “We should be thanking you.”
Lyn felt Daphne licking at her back, sending a chill down her spine. Her lover’s tongue was even more insatiable. She shook off Daphne, wanting to preserve the joyful moment.
“Fuck,” Lyn moaned into Claire’s ear. “It’s so hard to stay faithful after what we just witnessed. I don’t know how Daphne did it…”
That got Daphne to stop. The haze left her eyes and she straightened up. She cautiously watched her lover. “Lyn?”
“I know,” Lyn exhaled. She promised to stay with only Daphne. “But I think we can loosen our promise.”
Claire let go of Lyn. She feared that her aura was affecting the woman too much. “You don’t have to. That was part of our deal.”
“I know that,” Lyn said before embracing Daphne. She clung tightly to her girlfriend as she shifted through her complicated emotions. “As long as Daphne is okay with it, and we only bear each other’s children…”
Daphne’s eyes widened. Lyn was adamant only hours ago that they’d be with only each other. Her eyes darted from Claire to Jasmine. She couldn’t think properly. “I-I don’t know, honey.”
Lyn loosened her grip on Daphne. She cupped her lover’s face and looked deep into her grey eyes. “I love you more than anything, Daphne. That will always be the case. But it’s clear Claire’s Goddess wants us to love more than just each other…”
Daphne nodded weakly. Her eyes darted to her sister. “I know… but I’m willing to ignore that for you.”
Lyn kissed Daphne’s forehead. It was a noble sacrifice, but one that would not be needed. “I’m carrying your child, and you’re carrying mine. W-we can try and see if we like it…”
Daphne nodded weakly. She had her own conflicted feelings that she wanted to sort through. She glanced at Claire with shaky resolve.
“We’ll honor your relationship,” Claire said. A creeping feeling of guilt washed over her. She put these two in this situation, practically forcing herself on them. “I’m sorry for doing this to you two…”
“Don’t,” Lyn was firm. She kissed Daphne’s forehead once more. “We decided this. And who knows, maybe we can make it work.”
Daphne embraced Lyn one last time. She took a deep breath, smelling her lover’s scent. Finally, she whispered a question into Lyn’s ear. “Can I?”
Lyn shivered in her lover’s embrace. She knew exactly what Daphne wanted. She had similar conflicting feelings upon seeing Jessie. She nodded. “It’ll be the first test…”
Daphne kissed Lyn’s neck, readying herself. She finally let go of Lyn and the hesitation. She turned to Jasmine, their eyes meeting for only a moment. Her sister’s speed truly amazed Daphne as she was tackled to the ground.
Lyn watched on. She was surprised to be aroused by the sight and not jealous. Normally, she would get possessive feelings if Daphne even talked to other women, but now, it was different. She turned to Claire.
“I-I guess I’m more into it than I thought,” Lyn said after covering her erection.
“Right?” Claire chuckled. She remembers seeing her lovers embrace for the first time and the weird mix of emotions she had. “Your body assumes you’ll be jealous, but you only find it hot.”
Lyn nodded. She felt an aching need within her chest. One that pulled her towards her own sister. She looked at Jessie, who was leaning against the northerner. Jessie’s eyes widened as Lyn approached her.
“I’m going to guess you didn’t hear a word we said, right?” Lyn said. She bent down to meet her sister. Jessie gulped and nodded. Her eyes wandered down to Lyn’s hanging breasts and how distracting they were.
Lyn’s laugh was thick with lust. She felt her cock throb as she leaned in and kissed Jessie. She pushed her sister to the ground, ready to finally cross that line. Jessie squirmed underneath her while Lyn straddled her.
Claire watched on. She still felt guilty for getting the two into this mess. She hoped that these actions were genuine and not entirely because of Her influence or Claire’s aura. She was distracted by Toni grabbing her hand.
“Miss Claire,” His voice was different. It was the voice of a woman, and his eyes were glowing a soft pink. “We don’t have much time. And I would rather not draw attention.”
“Anka?” Claire asked in a hushed whisper.
Toni’s smile grew. “Mhmm, stole Toni’s body for a moment.”
The Goddess, in Toni’s body, hugged Claire. Their nude bodies embraced as the Goddess whispered into Claire’s ear.
“Ara, this is an addictive feeling,” Anka moaned softly into Claire’s ear. She felt the sticky seed drip across Toni’s skin and his cock rub against Claire’s. “Wasn’t born yet to experience men in their pique.”
“Is that all?” Claire asked. She felt Anka thrusting gently, Toni’s cock slipping between her thighs. She let out a soft moan as her body craved for Toni.
“No, just wanted to try it,” Anka chuckled into her ear. Claire’s whole body nearly gave out at the sheer seductiveness of Her voice. “She is far too exhausted to speak at the moment. Sent me to talk to you…”
Claire fought against her body to listen. She could experience Toni later, right now she needed to listen to Her. She cleared her throat and focused. “What does She need to tell me?”
“So much…” Anka cooed. Toni’s hands moved up and down Claire’s body, exploring her curves. “But for now, She wanted to thank you. Achieving this ritual has garnered Her more influence. That, and She wanted me ease your guilt.”
Claire nodded. She glanced back at Daphne, who was wrestling Jasmine for control.
“Her influence does not force anything, only loosens inhibitions,” Anka affirmed. She gripped Claire’s butt tightly, causing Claire to yelp. “It is the same with dear Hannah. It forced her to confront her own repressed feelings…”
“That’s comforting…” Claire said after an exhale. That didn’t stop her from feeling guilty, but it did ease the feeling tremendously. “I was torn between my own selfish desires and respecting their relationship.”
“Good,” Anka cooed. She squeezed Claire’s butt one last time before letting go of it. “She chose right.”
Anka, using Toni’s body, kissed Claire. Toni’s lips sent divine energy shooting throughout Claire’s body, making her lips tingle. She felt herself lean into Toni as their lips parted.
“She will guide Samira to you,” Anka whispered. She was losing control over Toni’s body as his fatigue kicked in. “She is necessary for achieving more rituals. Along with your brother.”
Claire’s eyes widened when Anka mentioned Ryley. She wanted to ask more, but already saw the pink light leave Toni’s eyes. The man fell limp in her arms, leaving her questions unanswered.
Hannah quickly stepped in to take Toni. She smiled softly at his sleeping face. “She was insistent on talking to you…”
“Is he going to be okay?” Claire asked after remembering her time channeling her Goddess.
“Just needs rest,” Hannah cooed. She wrapped her arms tightly around Toni and let him sleep in her lap. “Shouldn’t affect him after waking up.”
Claire nodded and turned to her lovers. They were all distracted with one another, unbothered by what had just happened. Except Ursa. She heard the entire conversation.
“You okay?” She asked gently. She opened her arms hesitantly to Claire.
Claire chuckled softly and nodded. She accepted the Ravian’s hug, reveling in the blush her lover had. After all this time, Ursa still wasn’t good with affection.
Chapter 188: A Truly Good Girl
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After the high of the ritual’s success faded, Claire was left watching her lovers. Her conversation with Anka was still on her mind and distracted her from truly enjoying the sight before her. She glanced at Toni, who was still sleeping with his head resting on Hannah’s lap.
Samira would find them, right? Anka said She’d guide Samira to them, not that they had to seek her out. Will She guide Samira here or to where they are going? Why couldn’t She be more specific?
Claire let out a deep sigh.
Ursa leaned her head against Claire’s shoulder hesitantly. “Are you okay?” She asked sheepishly.
Claire nodded. “Yeah, just tired…”
“I can take you home, let you get some rest,” Ursa whispered. Her face reddened thinking about carrying her or having her head lay in her lap. “Or you can take a nap like Anthony is…”
Claire smiled at her. “I like the second option.”
Claire lay her head on Ursa’s lap, feeling her squirm. She couldn’t enjoy the feeling of her lover’s nervousness as she struggled to stay awake. Much like Toni, her Divine Fatigue took over, sending her to sleep. Her consciousness drifted off to the sounds of her lovers’ ecstasy.
Claire had expected to meet her Goddess once she fell asleep, but she never did. Instead, she awoke in her bed, cuddled up to one of her lovers. She shuffled in her lover’s grip, coming face to face with Ursa.
The northerner was fast asleep despite Claire’s movement, meaning she was extremely tired like Claire. Claire glanced out her window at the waning sun. She guessed it was nearly dinner time.
Claire looked back at Ursa, an urge overtaking her. She snaked her hand up Ursa’s abdomen, feeling the toned abs of her lover. She traced the defined muscle with her fingers before moving on.
She moved her hand under the warrior’s top to her main goal. The warrior’s breasts were good enough for the Goddess to mimic, and Claire wanted to get a good feel of them. She cautiously gripped one of Ursa’s breasts, causing the woman to moan in her sleep.
Claire bit her lip. She studied Ursa’s face to make sure she was still asleep. The warrior’s breathing was quicker, but still a deep rhythm. Claire cupped her lover’s breasts. She felt the weight and feel, something much different from Lily’s. It was firmer, less cloud-like.
Ursa’s eyes shot open. A brief fiery glow in her red eyes before they softened upon seeing Claire. She let out another moan as Claire instinctively gripped her tighter. Claire couldn’t help herself from pinching Ursa’s nipple. It felt too tempting not to.
Ursa let out a mixture of a moan and a growl. She barred her teeth at Claire, causing Claire to freeze. She didn’t know if Ursa liked or disliked Claire pinching her. She hesitantly tried again, leading to Ursa biting her shoulder.
It wasn’t enough to break skin, but enough to hurt. Claire yelped and let go of Ursa’s breast. She rubbed her shoulder, feeling Ursa’s bite marks on her skin.
“Sorry, I couldn’t help it,” Claire whispered. Ursa’s expression softened upon hearing Claire’s voice. Claire petted the warrior’s head to ease her mood even more.
Ursa nodded, her eyes hazing over. She enjoyed the sensation of Claire petting her head far too much. She let out a soft moan and leaned into Claire’s hand. Her animal instincts wouldn’t let her speak at the moment.
“Did anything interesting happen after I passed out?”
Ursa shook her head. She couldn’t communicate at the moment very well. She took Claire home right after all three sets of siblings were done embracing one another. The only real issue came with the cleanup. Jasmine and Daphne had to be physically separated.
Ursa let out a whine. She wished she could speak. Her body wouldn’t listen to her; she was too caught up in Claire’s hand petting her. The sensation was overwhelming.
“I’ll get the details from the others,” Claire cooed. Her hand drifted down towards the woman’s ear. Ursa tilted her head to expose it better. She let out a soft whine before Claire scratched behind her ear.
Claire couldn’t help but giggle at Ursa’s reaction. It reminded her of their shepherd dog. Tilting her head and leaning into her hand, her eyes half closed. The only thing she was missing was the thumping hind leg.
Ursa let out a moan.
It wasn’t her leg, but her cock. The canine cock was throbbing against Claire like a thumping leg. She felt the wet precum leak onto her belly. She’d have to stop before both of them couldn’t hold back.
Claire reluctantly stopped petting her. She watched Ursa try to follow her hand before the warrior finally snapped out of it. Her eyes were still hazed over as she barked.
Claire couldn’t believe it. Ursa let out an actual bark. Claire held back her laugh, not wanting to embarrass Ursa. The northerner’s face was quickly reddening as she realized what she had just done.
“Awww, I’m sorry.” Claire’s smile widened. “Too tired to start anything. Shouldn’t have got you going…”
Ursa nodded sheepishly. She let out a soft moan as her cock throbbed against Claire. It took everything in her power not to give in to her instincts. She took a deep breath and started to breathe as Jasmine would. That did help calm her down.
“I hope you stay for dinner,” Claire whispered. She pulled Ursa in closer for an embrace. “You didn’t get to meet my parents very well…”
Ursa whimpered in her ear.
Claire kept going as if she had responded properly. “I know Jane will love you. Eve… she’ll be more worried about how many partners I have.”
Ursa’s body reacted upon hearing Eve’s name. She throbbed against Claire as she thought about her mother. The older, curvier version of Claire.
Claire sighed into Ursa’s ear. “You seem to like my mother quite a bit.”
Ursa gulped and nodded. She could finally use her voice. “Sh-she is an older version of you…”
Claire sighed again. It was close enough to a compliment. “Good girl.”
Ursa shuddered in her embrace. That phrase did so much to the warrior. She licked Claire’s shoulder without thinking. It caused Claire to nearly burst out laughing.
“You’re becoming more and more dog-like each day,” Claire giggled into her ear. “Wonder if you’ll gain some more physical features as well.”
Chapter 189: Lily’s findings
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After their eventful day, Claire was happy that her mother didn’t give her too much grief since Ursa had joined them for dinner. The last thing Claire needed right now was her mother being angry. That would make the minor headache she had far worse. Though Eve’s chipper mood was probably because of her and Jane’s night last night.
That thought was dangerous.
Claire had to avoid actively thinking about that subject, or else her mind would run wild. She wanted to keep her mothers’ innocence for a little while longer. But that didn’t stop Ursa from stealing glances at Claire’s mother. She thanked the Goddess that Jane was doing the same thing. It could have been bad if Ursa had been caught stealing glances.
Claire’s fatigue quickly took over after finishing. It was hard for her to stay awake with a full stomach, so Ursa had to carry her back to bed. It was the only time Eve’s mood soured. Claire swore she saw her mother’s eye twitch. She ignored it since she got to enjoy being carried by Ursa. She fell asleep long before Ursa lay her in bed; sleep claimed her the moment they made it up the stairs.
Yet again, Claire was surprised to wake up the next morning with no dream from her Goddess. The ritual must have exhausted Her as well. She’d have to ask the Goddess about it the next time she did see Her. She awoke in Ursa’s arms just as tired as she was the previous night.
She leaned on Ursa all the way back to the Bree tavern. She wanted to discuss with Toni what Anka had told her. It would be best to get his opinion on what She said. She wasn’t expecting Lily to answer the door when the two of them knocked on Toni’s door.
Lily opened the door, her hair disheveled and several hickies covering her neck. She greeted the two with a hoarse voice, “Good morning.”
Claire smiled at Lily. It was nice to see her lovers getting along. Plus, she hadn’t got much time with Lily yet. “Hey, did they drag you back here yesterday?”
Lily nodded weakly. She glanced back at the two still snuggling in bed. “Toni looked like he needed medical attention. Hannah was a nice bonus…”
Claire chuckled softly. It was nice to have Lily here, too, since her insight would be helpful. Plus, they still had to discuss what she discovered in Fyre. “May we come in?”
Lily nodded weakly. She opened the door wider, letting two inside. She sauntered back to the bed before crawling under the covers. She snuggled up to Toni, causing him to stir. He let out a groan upon opening his eyes.
He rubbed his temples as he slowly woke up. The Divine Fatigue was still deeply affecting him. He let out a hoarse greeting, “Good morning, Claire. Ursa.”
“You doing okay?” Claire asked as Ursa gently set her down on one of the chairs.
“No…” Toni muttered. He strained to keep his eyes open despite the pain. “I-I’ll manage, I think.”
“Nonsense,” Claire smiled. She looked at Ursa. “Grab Ana. She should be able to heal his fatigue.”
Ursa’s pupils flared. She nodded before swiftly exiting the room. Claire couldn’t help but laugh upon seeing her react to being commanded.
“Before she gets back, I’d like to discuss what happened yesterday,” Claire said in a soft voice. Toni’s eyes widened, and a small smile appeared on his face. “Not the fun part. I want to talk about channeling Anka.”
“Oh, right,” Toni mumbled. He shifted in his lover’s grip. “That was the first time She’d done that…”
“I figured,” Claire nodded. “Do you remember any of it?”
Toni shook his head weakly. The movement strained his throbbing headache. “Anka told me in a dream…”
“Does She do that often?” Claire asked. She’d been curious how similar the Bestowed was to her position.
Again, he lightly shook his head. “She’d only done it once before… when she wanted me to travel.”
“Interesting…” Claire rubbed her chin. “Any thoughts, Lily?”
“Mmm, hard to say.” Lily whispered. Her eyes were closed as she nuzzled into the dancer. “Would need to hear what Anka discussed with you.”
“Samira will find us,” Claire said matter-of-factly. Lily’s eyes shot open, and she nearly stumbled out of bed. “And, the Goddess was grateful for completing the ritual.”
“Wait, really?” Lily nearly shouted. She covered her mouth and glanced back at Toni. Hannah stirred in her sleep and Toni gave her a weak smile. “Sorry, Toni.”
“It’s okay,” Toni whispered. He felt a warm magic envelop him that began to ease his pain. Claire’s aura was soothing the soreness he had. “I know Samira is quite important.”
“Yeah, so is Ryley, it seems…” Claire muttered.
Toni tensed up before nodding. He didn’t want to bring that part up. Hannah’s grip on him tightened. The knight could sense his mood change even in her sleep.
“Were you given any extra information from Anka?” Claire continued. “Like specifics on why they specifically are needed?”
“No, unfortunately,” Toni muttered. He exhaled slowly as he recalled his dream. “Anka enjoys being vague. Said it would be more fun for us to figure it out…”
“Course,” Claire nodded. “The Gods can’t be too direct.”
“You can say that again,” Hannah mumbled as she stirred. “Alice would rant about the shit Anka made them do.”
Claire chuckled. It’d be nice to meet Alice again, too. She only got a few moments with the woman, but she seemed to have a positive effect on Jasmine. “I can see why.”
“Oh, right!” Lily blinked. She had forgotten she was supposed to report on what she found in Fyre. “It’s off topic, but I was able to discover some new information.”
“Mhmm,” Claire gestured for Lily to come closer. The alchemist sat upon Claire’s lap and wrapped her arms around the paladin’s neck. “Unless Toni has any more information that you can give us.”
Toni tilted his head and rubbed his chin. The gesture was quite cute and caused the two women to squirm. He shook his head after a moment. “The only other thing She talked about was my new size. Said She wanted one of her own…”
Claire tilted her head. “Was that even possible?”
“Hypothetically, Her influence could affect other Gods,” Lily whispered to Claire. “Marcellus guided the slain Gods to the afterlife. And there are other instances of other Gods being affected by another divine influence.”
“Is that what you discovered in Fyre?” Claire asked.
Lily shook her head. “That’s just from a deeper look into Theology. You’ll find many instances of Anka’s beauty affecting male Gods.”
“Ah,” Claire said with a slight smile. “Should have paid more attention in that class.”
“How would you know you’d need it this badly?” Lily asked with a chuckle. “Besides, that’s why you have me.”
“True!” Claire said before squeezing Lily tightly. The alchemist let out a groan, her body was still sore from her time with Hannah.
“Um, back to what I discovered,” Lily said after clearing her throat. “Thanks to Fyre’s policy on uncovering the truth, I was able to find something that was covered up. It took some digging and quite a bit of gold, but I was guided to a section of the College with restricted information.”
“Please tell me you found something useful.” Claire pleaded.
“I did,” Lily smiled. She took a deep breath before going over the more digestible information. “Firewater and Silkie were depicted as humans within the art I found. I can show you when we get back to my lab.”
A shiver went down Claire’s spine. She felt a chilling sensation fill her body quickly after. It was confirmation of a theory they had been discussing. “Okay. That makes more sense with how they acted… but it sounds like there’s more.”
Lily nodded. She glanced at the door that swung open. Ursa, Elsie and Ana funneled into the room. The younger twin quickly got to work healing both Claire and Toni before Lily finally continued.
She let out a deep sigh. “The Tyrant isn’t who they say he is.”
That caught the attention of everyone in the room. Ana stopped midcast to stare at Lily. Lily took another breath before she continued.
“From what I read, he was nearly considered a saint for brokering peace with the Demons,” Lily said. She felt Claire tense up beneath her. It was the exact opposite of what they had been taught. “It was the death of his lover that caused him to wipe the demons out, not retaliation for doing so.”
The color drained from Claire’s face. The power-hungry hero was brokering peace? It was hard to wrap her head around that fact. To think The Tyrant was very nearly a saint worsened Claire’s headache.
“So wait,” Elsie mumbled. “The princess wasn’t killed by demons for wiping out their army? I-it happened before the genocide?”
“According to what I found,” Lily nodded. “And, Firewater and Silke were his companions.”
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Chapter 190: The Man vs The Myth
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All of the cheerfulness in the room evaporated. Claire could feel the tension building within the room. She thought the questions would stop adding up, but the new information only left them with far more. The fact that the Tyrant could have been considered a saint puts everything they were taught into question. The depiction of a blood thirsty killer who genocided an entire species of beings clashed too hard with the idea of a saint.
Everyone in the room was deep in thought. The new information weighed heavily upon them. Claire came to Toni’s room hoping to relax and cuddle as they both recovered from their fatigue, yet here they were trying to process more information thrown at them.
“C-can we see the depictions of Firewater and Silkie?” Ana broke the silence.
“Sure, let me go grab the pictures,” Lily said as she tried to get up.
“Wait,” Claire whispered. She tightened her grip on Lily, “Did you see any imagery with Ravens? Or the other animals?”
Lily’s eyes widened before she tried to recall. She shook her head after a moment. “I don’t think I saw anything.”
“Fuck,” Claire muttered.
“Sorry,” Lily mumbled. “I was too caught up in seeing Firewater and Silkie depicted as humans to focus on those…”
“It’s okay,” Claire loosened her grip on Lily’s waist. Lily swiftly exited the room to retrieve the books she had returned with.
“What would be the point in learning the Raven God’s name?” Ursa asked. “They’re most likely dead.”
“Names hold power,” Elsie replied. She pursed her lips as she thought of a way to explain it properly. “When Claire first channeled the Goddess’s power, neither Ana nor Lily could heal her without knowing what was ailing her. It was only after learning the name of her fatigue that they could heal it.”
“So?” Ursa asked, tilting her head.
“The two are hidden from the world and Gods by an ancient spell, likely cast by one of the three Gods depicted on their marks.” Elsie continued. She held back a smile as she explained to Ursa. “They are probably prohibited from telling us anything because of said magic.”
“If we wanted to learn more about their times as humans, then we’d need to get around the spell,” Ana continued for Else. The younger twin was deep in thought, looking down. “If they are connected to Claire’s Goddess, we could find out Her name, too.”
“That is if She is connected to them,” Elsie chuckled.
“Oh, okay,” Ursa mumbled to herself. She tried to understand what the twins were talking about, but magic generally went over her head.
Silence fell over the room again. They were left with more questions than answers once again. Claire let out a deep sigh, her fatigue finally fading from her body. She had hoped to join Hannah and Toni in their bed this morning after a quick conversation, but that seems far less likely now.
Claire stood up and climbed into bed with Toni. The man’s eyes widened, and he tried to speak, but Claire cut him off with her hand.
“Shh,” Claire shushed him. She snuggled closely to the dancer’s body before settling. “Going to savor this before Lily returns.”
Hannah giggled from behind Toni. She reached out to Claire and pulled her, and by extension, Toni, closer. “Smart.”
“Mhmm,” Claire mumbled. She felt the body heat radiating off of Toni and let it soothe her racing emotions. “Let me have a bit of peace before we continue this conversation.”
She heard Elsie’s laugh behind her, but she didn’t care. She came here for more cuddling. Claire took deep breaths as she waited for Lily’s return. She felt at peace while holding her lover. If the circumstances were different, she’d let herself fall asleep. But Claire knew she couldn’t.
She’d need to confirm what Lily found.
The questions began to storm within her mind. They raced around her mind one after another. Would they find the third God within those books? What does it mean that those two were companions to the Tyrant? How could He, of all people, meet the requirements of a Saint?
She shook the thoughts away and clung tighter to Toni. She could wait a few more minutes before asking those questions. She nuzzled her forehead against Toni’s chest, causing him to squirm. His reaction cleared Claire’s mind of all her negative thoughts.
“Ah,” Toni moaned. His chest was far too sensitive now that even Claire’s brushing against it made him squirm. He struggled against the two women’s grip, but couldn’t move. He gave up and let Claire cuddle him until Lily returned.
Toni let out a small sigh before beginning to hum. He hummed a lullaby into Claire’s ear, hoping to calm his lover. His voice had an immediate effect on Claire as she relaxed even more. She was very nearly asleep when Lily rushed back into Toni’s room.
The alchemist was out of breath and holding several books. She handed them to the twins before she bent over to catch her breath. Elsie and Ana quickly skimmed through the books she brought for the information she mentioned. Elsie was quick to find the two goblins in their human form.
“Claire!” Elsie yelled. She stood beside Toni’s bed and yanked the blanket off Claire. “Look, here they are.”
Claire groaned upon being pulled away from Toni’s warm embrace. She exhaled, her breath caused goosebumps to jut across Toni’s chest. She turned, ignoring the man’s soft moan, to focus on the book Elsie held.
There they were.
Firewater looked the same, just with tan skin instead of green. He looked a lot closer to the depictions of the Tyrant in human form. Beside him was obviously Silkie. She had different colored eyes and hair, but the face was the same. Her black hair was now blond, and her yellow eyes were now blue.
Between the two was another man.
One shorter than Firewater and much thinner. He had round glasses and a thin frame. He wouldn’t have stood out from the men of the current era. The picture was a recreation of a heroic depiction of all three, seemingly for a recruitment advertisement. The paragraph beside the picture explained as such and that the three’s names were lost to time.
Claire nearly choked after finishing the paragraph. The man in the middle, the one who looked like he could barely lift the staff in his hand, was The Tyrant. Claire’s head spun, and her vision doubled.
“What the fuck?” She said a bit too loudly. Her breath quickened as she reread the paragraph to make sure she didn’t read that wrong. “This man? This is Him?”
“Yes,” Lily said while catching her breath. “It’s hard to believe, but there are several other recreations within that book. All of them depict him the same way until the later years of the war.”
“Huh?” Ursa snatched the book from Elsie’s hands. She stared at the picture in disbelief. “This man is the ultimate warrior? Rava, you have to be kidding me. This is the man we are judged against?!”
Lily stood up after catching her breath. She patted Ursa on the back and whispered into her ear. “Only in the beginning. He was not a warrior until the war with the demons… if you look at the pictures towards the back of the book.”
Lily pulled the book away from Ursa. The northerner’s expression was still blank as she stared off into space. “Here, you can see the more familiar look…”
She turned the book over and displayed the man they were far more used to. One that rivaled Firewater in terms of muscle. A man who lost the smile from the original depiction. He stood solemnly overlooking a battle. He was much more built, but still retained a slender body.
Still not the giant of a man she’d seen before.
“Um, it says in this book,” Ana spoke up. She held up the second book that Lily brought, one titled “Saints Throughout the Era.” The younger twin took a deep breath before speaking, “He was a doctor. One who specialized in monsters. The scholars of this book speculate that he would have been Sainted had he continued on this path. H-he had calmed and tamed almost every type of monster known at that time, from Dragons to Giants…”
“Then what changed?” Toni asked sheepishly.
“Demons,” Lily added. “They invaded Riefleheim and this plane of existence. They were beings from another world or another realm that came here to conquer. Yet, He almost achieved peace with them.”
“I thought Dem-” Claire tried to say. Lily shook her head, and Claire stopped.
“No, that was a lie.” Lily sighed. “They were not native to our land, nor were they like us. That fact was heavily used in the propaganda of the Tyrant’s time for recruiting…”
“So, almost everything we know from that time is wrong?” Elsie asked aloud. She stared down as she tried to wrap her mind around everything.
Lily nodded. “Fyre is very against lying and inaccuracies. They don’t advertise they have this knowledge, but they also don’t make it hard to find.”
“So is anything that we learn true?” Claire asked.
“Yes,” Lily said. She flipped the book to another depiction. “He was able to eradicate the demons and nearly the entire Pantheon.”
Chapter 191: A Horse?
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“Is there anything else?” Claire asked after catching her breath. She’d been bombarded with far too many surprises over the last couple of months. She actually thought the questions would slow down.
Lily shook her head. “Not from Fyre.”
“What does that mean?” Elsie chimed in.
“I spoke with the librarian about the restricted section and asked if there were any more books like these,” Lily continued. She had a nervous smile on her face. “She told me that the information I sought was likely in the Royal Library, since that book about His life was stolen from there.”
“Figures,” Ursa muttered. “Your Royal Family has caused us so many issues over the years…”
“Really?” Elsie asked. She raised her eyebrow. “You’ll have to tell us since our history education has been doctored.”
“Maybe later,” Claire said, holding her hand up. She stared at the book containing the life of the most hated man. “Lily, can you tell us the information within this book? Like the details? It’s obvious what we learned was entirely false.”
Lily pursed her lips, “Mmm, most of the book talked about the battles and fights the trio were in. The major difference between the book and what we learned was the motive. We were attacked, and He was fighting back, not the other way around.”
“Anything else?” Claire stood to meet Lily. “Like where He was from, or where Firewater and Silkie were originally from?”
Lily’s eyes widened. “Yes! Silkie! The book spoke about her relationship with Him. They were childhood friends.”
Claire furrowed her brow. They would have to ask Silkie more about Him once they figured out the protection spell. “Okay… what about Firewater?”
Lily shrugged. “He… joined them later, but his origins were lost to time.”
Claire took the book from Elsie’s hand. She skimmed through the pictures depicted within the book. She had a hunch that scratched at the back of her mind. A feeling that this book might have the answer to.
Then, she found it.
Firewater riding on a particular breed of horse. All black like the stallion Samira guided. The warhorse Elizabeth told her about. Firewater was riding the horse with Silkie in his arms, seemingly having rescued her from a precarious situation. Neither of the two looked happy to be near one another.
“What if they were like me?” Claire asked aloud. No one really knew how to answer her until she continued. “What if they were the Gods’ Champions, or Heroes? They were chosen to defend us from the Demons. What if Bennos, Marcellus, and the third God chose these three to lead humanity against our enemy?”
“It would make more sense than the Tyrant gaining Hero status forcefully,” Elsie said. She bit her thumb as her sister finished her train of thought.
“It never made sense how He was the only hero not claimed by a God.” Ana continued.
“Right,” Claire nodded along. “If that were true, I’d say Firewater was Marcellus’s Champion due to their resemblance and this breed of horse. That leaves the other two. Silkie and Him.”
“This shit’s above me,” Hannah said with an exasperated sigh. “I’m hungry. Does anyone else want something?”
“Hannah! This is important.” Toni scolded his knight.
“It is, and I cannot contribute meaningfully to the conversation,” Hannah said with a small smile. “I can at least bring food for those who want it.”
“It’s fine, Toni,” Claire said. She turned to Hannah, “I’d like some coffee and bread, please.”
Hannah nodded, then turned to Ursa. “I know you feel the same way. Why don’t you join me?”
Ursa glanced at Claire, as if seeking permission. Claire nodded while stifling a smile. The northerner exhaled, “Thank Rava. I’m starting to get a headache.”
“Same, sister,” Hannah chuckled before wrapping an arm around Ursa’s shoulder.
Claire watched the two exit the room, a series of more pleasant thoughts flooding her mind. She glanced at Ana, who licked her lips. Claire knew what the younger twin was thinking about. It was a nice reprieve from the conversation they were having.
Toni sighed, “I apologize. She can be quite rude.”
“It’s fine,” Claire chuckled before sitting down on the bed. “It was a nice distraction from the conversation.”
“I guess,” Toni mumbled. “I just wish she took this a bit more seriously…”
“She’s a fighter,” Elsie giggled. The older twin was listening to Ana’s thoughts. “Much like Ursa, they are more worried about fighting, not why they are fighting.”
Elsie bunched the cuff of her sleeve up and reached out to her sister. She wiped Ana’s drool that was threatening to drip onto her dress. Ana flinched before staring at Claire. “S-sorry…”
“It’s okay,” Claire said with a smile. She’d much rather be thinking about sex than what they were talking about. “But, I would like to continue. Is that okay with everyone?”
All four nodded. Toni sat up and made room for the rest of them on the bed. Lily and the twins sat on Toni’s bed. The bed was big enough to hold all five of them as they continued their conversation.
“As I was saying,” Claire said after clearing her throat. “I think that Silkie, Firewater, and Him were all chosen by different Gods. I would have assumed the Tyrant was chosen by the God of War at the time, but…”
“That’s not one of our options.” Lily continued. “We have Bennos, the Goddess of nature and farming, Marcellus, the God of the Afterlife, and an unknown God.”
“Why can’t the unknown God be the God of War?” Toni asked, tilting his head.
“Ravens are linked to Intelligence,” Lily smiled. Toni tilting his head nearly made her mind go blank. It was a cute gesture. “God of War could range from quite a few animals like the Ox, Tiger, Lion, or any predator animal really. Birds like Ravens or Owls are usually saved for Wisdom.”
“The Ox?” Claire asked. “Isn’t that a farm animal?”
“It is now, but back then, it was used to cart equipment and people,” Lily explained.
“Wait,” Elsie scratched her temple. She opened the book back to the depiction of Silkie and Firewater on the horse. “Didn’t you say this was a warhorse?”
“Mhmm,” Claire nodded. “That’s what Elizabeth said.”
“Well, why would the God of Death be depicted by a literal War Horse?” Elsie continued putting emphasis on the function of the breed of horse.
“W-war leads to death,” Ana answered.
“Right, but we don’t only die in conflict,” Elsie retorted. “He has the Crow as a symbol as well. An animal representative of all facets of death. When else have we seen War Horses used as symbols of death? I can’t think of a single other time. It doesn’t make sense for a symbol of the God of Death.”
Now Claire was the one getting a headache trying to follow along. She glanced at Toni, who had a similar confused look.
Elsie let out an exasperated sigh, ‘Ana, you know what I’m getting at. Gods have been known to change their Divine Aspects when needed. It’s how the Pantheon survived His massacre.’
‘I do,’ Ana replied, eyeing her sister. ‘However, Marcellus was always the God of Death, even during His time. We have texts to pro-’
‘But Lily’s information just confirmed we were taught wrong,’ Elsie retorted. ‘That fact could be wrong too.’
The three left out of their conversation were left in silence. Lily watched the two and tried to guess what they were talking about while Claire and Toni just watched on. Toni leaned closer to Claire to whisper to her.
“What are they doing?” He asked quietly.
“Conversing,” Claire smiled. “They can talk to one another without speaking. It’s one of their skills.”
“Ohhh,” Toni exhaled. His face reddened as he continued. “I-I thought they were about to kiss…”
Claire burst out laughing. It caused the twins to snap out of their internal conversation in confusion. Elsie furrowed her brow in annoyance. She opened her mouth to speak, but Ana held her back.
“Elsie thinks Marcellus was that God of War,” Ana said with no stutter. “The one who slew the Tyrant.”
Chapter 192: A Discussion for Later
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Ursa was wary of the knight beside her. She knew that the woman was an ally, yet she couldn’t help but feel a bit of hostility. Or maybe it was rivalry? She didn’t know. All she really knew was that Hannah’s eyes weren’t looking at her with just lust.
Whatever it was, it spurred Ursa’s warrior instincts on. She could feel the burning need to fight threatening to take over, but she had to stay civil. Riefleheimians do not take kindly to fighting in public. She glanced around at the boys scattered all over the tavern, either eating or playing while the owner watched them.
Ursa’s eyes lingered on the twins’ mother, something the knight noticed.
“Got a thing for older women?” Hannah asked with a sly smile.
“No,” Ursa said in a monotone voice.
“I don’t know,” Hannah replied as she rubbed her chin. She glanced at the tavern owner. “I’d bet money you looked at Claire’s mom like that.”
Ursa’s eyes widened. “How could you possib-”
“Really?” Hannah cut her off. She laughed hysterically before continuing. “That was just a guess.”
“Fuck off,” Ursa grumbled. She pushed away from the knight and headed for the kitchen.
“Aww,” Hannah said. She watched the northern walk toward the kitchen. She did have mixed feelings about the woman. She felt a need to fight the woman for dominance, either as a warrior or a lover, she did not care. Her competitive spirit was ignited the moment she saw the northerner.
Hannah exhaled. She needed to calm herself. There would be time to spar with the woman later, right now, she had to focus on her master. While she couldn’t truly follow the conversation they were having, even she knew the groundbreaking information that was being discussed.
The Tyrant. The man who doomed all other men. The man who rivalled the Gods. He was really nothing more than a twig. No more threatening than Lily, who delivered the information. At least when it came to physicality.
There had to be something to the man’s strength.
Hannah shook her head. She could think about it later. She wanted to get to know Ursa more right now. She hurried into the kitchen to join the Ravian.
Back upstairs, the five were left in silent speculation. What Elsie said could be true, but there was no real way to verify it. Maybe if they returned to Fyre, they could find something, or it could just be a waste of time.
Did they even need to figure that part out? Was it necessary to unlock the spell guarding the two goblins? Another thing they’d just have to shelve for now.
Claire let out a groan. She was thankful the discussion was taking a break. She leaned back and lay on the bed, feeling the faint warmth Hannah left behind. She truly wished she could have lazed about this entire morning with the three of them. However, Lily did bring them some groundbreaking information.
Learning the truth about the Tyrant was crucial for her mission. If she could spread the real story, then maybe they could break the cycle of oppression. It wouldn’t erase the part about him slaying Gods, but it would change the public’s perception. He wasn’t always a warmonger.
Claire sighed. “Honestly. If we spread the information that He was nearly a Saint… that might be enough to change people’s minds.”
“I doubt it will be that easy,” Elsie mused. She eyed Claire as she lay on her back and was tempted to ly beside her. “We’ll need more information about Him before the war. For that, we’d need those two.”
“A-and to unlock their knowledge,” Ana chimed in. She, too, was eyeing Claire. “It all comes d-down to the final God.”
“Right,” Lily rubbed her chin. She had no idea how to find the information they needed outside the Royal Library. It’s nearly impossible for them to enter that legally, so they’d have to hope the knowledge was stolen, just like with Fyre’s collection. “Which is the hardest part. We need to find a God’s name lost to time.”
“How hard is that?” Toni asked. He glanced back at Claire with a shy smile. He was the third person to be tempted to ly beside her.
“Nearly impossible,” Elsie sighed. “Without someone already knowing the name, or some text preserving it, the name would show up like Claire’s Goddess’s name. A jumble of symbols and cryptic letters.”
“Could Samira have the answer?” Claire asked. She decided against sitting up. “She has to be connected to Firewater and Silkie somehow.”
“Could be,” Lily rubbed her chin. She moved closer to Claire and lay beside her. She was still quite sore from her morning with Hannah. “I hope so. Otherwise, we have no real leads.”
Lily joining Claire led to the rest of them piling in on her. Toni took her right side while the twins lay on top of Claire. Claire could hardly breathe properly until all four of them adjusted around her.
Claire took a deep breath, smelling the aroma of her lovers.
“This is so much easier,” Claire mumbled. Though she couldn’t move or hardly breathe, the warmth of her lovers was enough to calm her racing mind. “Why can’t every day be like this?”
“If only,” Elsie agreed.
“Conflict makes moments like these better,” Jasmine said. Her voice and presence went unnoticed as the five of them were far too comfortable. Here she was ready to discuss their next steps, only to find them lazing about.
“Agreed,” Toni added. He nuzzled closer to Claire and smelled her aroma. It was truly intoxicating. “If only I weren’t still sore or tired…”
“Don’t start that,” Elsie muttered. She felt the aching need for intimacy threatening to take over, but she couldn’t. She and Ana had a long night of their own after the ritual.
“Still need to dance for you gals,” Toni squirmed. He had so many dresses to show off while dancing. He couldn’t wait to try stripping, too. He’d heard rumors about the style of dancing suggestively, but never thought about it. Not until joining Claire.
Claire giggled. She could feel Toni growing against her. “Be careful, Toni.”
“Sorry,” Toni mumbled. He held back the urge to rub against Claire. “Um, dancing sounds like too much fun with your gift…”
“I can already imagine,” Claire cooed. The twins on top of her squirmed after feeling Claire’s growing arousal. But before they could escalate anything, the door opened.
“I said I was sorry,” Hannah said when she entered the room.
“And I said it was fine,” Ursa muttered. She walked in and set the food and coffee Claire requested on the table.
“Obviously it’s not,” Hannah said while trying to hold back her smile. She might have pressed too far. “You are radiating annoyance.”
“Mhmm,” Ursa exhaled. “Somehow, I met someone more annoying than Elsie.”
“Hey!” Elsie exclaimed.
“At least she used your name,” Ana whispered.
“Hello, Jasmine,” Ursa greeted the assassin after rolling her eyes.
Claire nearly sat up and threw the twins off of her. She looked around until she spotted her. “How long have you been here?”
“Mmm, five minutes,” Jasmine said with a small smile. “Good morning, Ursa. And good morning, Miss Hannah.”
“Just Hannah is fine,” Hannah waved her hand. “I don’t need honorifics with companions. And lovers.”
“Noted,” Jasmine nodded. “And give Ursa some space. She’s not very good with people.”
“Not good with annoying people,” Ursa growled.
“Hannah,” Toni scolded his knight. “What did you do?”
“I overstepped,” Hannah bit back a smile. It was intended as a joke, but the woman did not take it as one. “She seems to very much like her companions mo-”
Ursa lept towards the night on instinct. Even she didn’t know if it was to shut her up or to attack her. Jasmine stepped in the way and redirected the northerner’s trajectory.
“Down girl,” Jasmine said in a cold tone that instantly sobered Ursa’s mind.
“Hannah!” Toni scolded his knight once more. He left the warm embrace of Claire to talk to her. “Seriously, what has gotten into you. I’ve never seen you act this way.”
The knight took a deep breath and refocused herself. She knelt on her knee, knowing she truly messed up. “I apologize, my master.”
She dipped her head. She hadn’t even realized what she’d been doing. She was goading the northerner into a fight. Her competitive spirit took over and Hannah needed to know who the better fighter was.
“And to you, Miss Ursa,” Hannah continued in a formal tone. “I repeatedly stepped over the line. I apologize.”
Claire exhaled and relaxed her shoulders. She was thankful Jasmine was able to step in and control Ursa. “Ursa, are you okay?”
The woman let out a soft whine. Ursa was too focused on Jasmine’s hand to register what Claire had said. Jasmine was petting her head to calm her down, making it hard to think clearly.
“Fuck,” Toni muttered under his breath. “I’m sorry for my knight's actions.”
“It’s alright,” Claire relaxed back into the bed.
“Mmm, for now, it is,” Jasmine chuckled. She could get used to this level of control over Ursa.
Chapter 193: An Opportunity They Can’t Refuse
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After filling Jasmine in on what they had discussed that morning, they decided to meet back in the church. Claire assumed they’d also have to clean the mess they created the previous day, but was surprised to find the place spotless.
“Did you gals clean?” Claire asked, a bit surprised.
“No,” Jasmine replied, tilting her head. “Who moved the pews back? And the blanket?”
“And the mess we made,” Lily continued. She looked around for any signs of their ritual from yesterday, but couldn’t find anything. “I didn’t even use my cleaning spell.”
“That’s convenient,” Jasmine muttered.
“Did She do this?” Elsie asked Claire. All Claire could do was shrug.
“Interesting,” Lily mused. She, like Claire, assumed they needed to clean up from yesterday. “That means we can get right into our plans.”
“Right,” Jasmine said, clearing her throat. “I discussed with Elizabeth this morning. I filled her in on the three hybrid monsters.”
A chill went down Claire’s spine. She knew she could trust the mayor, but their existence was spreading far beyond just the six that were there, along with the boys.
“I had to,” Jasmine sighed. She had a small smile as she spoke. “Some of the boys were talking about the ‘green men’ that helped us. I have no idea what she’ll tell the others…”
“Are you sure she can be trusted?” Hannah chimed in.
Jasmine nodded. “She’s very trustworthy. She and your Lady would get along well.”
Hannah nodded. “We’ll have to see. There’s a high likelihood my Lady arrives in Restol looking for Toni.”
“Mhmm,” Jasmine nodded. “I informed Elizabeth on what to do.”
“So, are we here to discuss our Lady?” Claire asked. She felt her adrenaline begin to pump as her heart rate increased. “Is now the time?”
“Maybe.” Jasmine pursed her lips. She hesitated to talk about the possible opportunity they had. “We may be able to get Ryley out of her estate without fighting…”
Claire steadied her breathing. She didn’t want to overreact. “Go on.”
Toni walked over and took Claire’s hand. His touch soothed her racing emotions. He was followed by Ana, who took her other hand. There was a brief pause while her lovers cautiously watched her emotions.
“Myrtle has a rat within her guard.” Jasmine continued. She watched Claire’s expression while she continued. “Someone fed information to a liberation group during Myrtle’s last transfer of boys. They were able to intercept the aged-out boys and rescue them from another estate.”
“What?” They all said in near unison.
Jasmine held up her hand, “We were contacted by said group. Seems Claire’s name and Goddess have spread faster than we anticipated.”
Claire felt like she should be reacting more, like she should be emotional. But the emotions never rose. It was strange and off-putting. She felt Ana and Toni squeeze her hand.
“Claire,” Jasmine spoke with surprising emotion. “This is good news.”
“I-I know,” Claire blinked rapidly. Her body seemed slow to react with emotion. She didn’t know if it was shock or her new skill, but it felt off. “It’s just surprising.”
“Are you okay?” Ana whispered to Claire.
Claire nodded. She could feel her emotions returning like a warmth slowly spreading. She exhaled before continuing. “Just surprised… Here I thought we’d need to mount an assault.”
“Can we trust this group?” Hannah asked. She eyed the paladin before glancing at the northerner. “And what of the other boys still at the estate?”
Jasmine shrugged. “I don’t know. The main concern for me is getting Ryley. As for the group, we know nothing but their name and that they paid off the other estate, so they have quite large monetary backing.”
Ursa pushed off the wall she was leaning against. She walked towards Jasmine, “I say take the chance. Either we get Ryley now, or after storming her house.”
Jasmine blinked. She glanced at the northerner and then to the ground. Part of her heard the news and thought they wouldn’t need to fight the Lady’s guard. “Right. Yeah…”
“Couldn’t this be a trap?” Hannah chimed in. “Seems awfully convenient.”
“Could be,” Jasmine nodded. “May vouched for them. Remember her?”
Claire nodded. It was the woman she made an oath to, how could she forget her? She was the mayor of the village that was attacked by cockatrices. Claire smiled, remembering the banquet the village had for them.
“You sure that’s enough?” Hannah pressed. “She could be forced.”
“Too elaborate for our Lady,” Jasmine replied. She rubbed her chin as she thought about the possibilities. “Unless she has outside help, she usually is very direct with her actions. She’s not really a planner.”
“Still, that’s a major gamble,” Hannah retorted.
“One that would be worth it, I think,” Jasmine replied.
“For one man?” Hannah eyed her master.
“Not just one man, Claire’s brother.” Jasmine insisted.
“I understand that, but if this is a trap,” Hannah sighed. She hated being the contrarian, but it had to be said. “Then it could get us all killed or jailed.”
“Isn’t it worth the risk?” Elsie spoke up finally. She’d been deep in thought. “Claire’s Goddess said he was necessary, along with Samira.”
“Are you willing to gamble this entire group on it?” Hannah pressed. She saw the hesitation within Elsie’s eyes.
“That’s why we wouldn’t be the ones meeting with them,” Claire finally spoke up. She let go of Toni and Ana’s hands. “We could have a third party meet the group and get Ryley from them. Be nearby in case it is a trap.”
They all turned to Claire. Jasmine asked the first question. “Who would we send?”
Claire spoke with surprising calm. “Could be a few people. May, the woman who vouched for them. Elizabeth. Or even an envoy from Lady Efreit if we direct them to the meeting spot.”
Toni tilted his head. “They wouldn’t know Hannah and I was a part of the group. Hannah would be a great ‘third party’”
“Wow,” Hannah chuckled. “Offering me up to a trap, master?”
“Only because I know you could handle it,” Toni smiled back.
“So we are taking this opportunity?” Jasmine clarified.
“Seems too good to pass up,” Lily finally chimed in. “Which is why I find it suspicious. Either it’s a major coincidence or divine intervention.”
“Could be a monetary gain too,” Elsie added.
“Right, which is why I think it’s smart to use a third party,” Lily replied. “Only if Hannah’s up for it.”
The knight shrugged. “I signed up to protect Toni. I’m more than fine putting my life on the line for his crush.”
Toni squirmed as his face turned red. “Hannah. Be serious please.”
“I am, master,” Hannah smirked at the man. She found his reactions to be too cute, much like the rest of the women in the church. There was a moment of silence as they all watched Toni gather himself.
“So how will this work?” Claire asked Jasmine.
“They have someone within the estate feeding them information,“ Jasmine explained. “The message stated their informant helped them retrieve the last batch of aged-out boys and get them to a safer fief. Casseus, or Ryley, will be the only man to be aged out this year.”
“Wait, Casseus?” Claire asked. “How would they know he’s my brother if they’re using that name?”
“They don’t,” Jasmine replied. “We are just closer than their sanctuary. So they would want us to escort him to said sanctuary.”
“So this would be a job?” Claire asked.
“Indeed,” Jasmine nodded. “We’d escort him to the sanctuary and claim him as your brother. Wouldn’t be paid, but we’d be honoring our deal and getting Ryley back.”
“So it is a coincidence?” Lily asked.
“I guess,” Jasmine shook her head. “Could be Claire’s Goddess directing people again or not. I don’t know. I just know that it’s a chance to get him back.”
“Pray for the good, prepare for the bad,” Ursa added. Her red eyes glowed with passion. She looked to her paladin, who was deep in thought. “Claire. I’m with you on this. But promise me we don’t stop with just your brother.”
“I promise,” Claire nodded. She met Ursa’s eyes with determination. “Having Ryley back won’t change the mission She gave me. Just brings me much more peace.”
Chapter 194: A Moment to Think
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Claire sat in one of the pews with her head in her hands. She could feel her emotions coursing through her body, yet they did not affect her like in the past. She felt the hope of getting her brother back, the joy of finally seeing him again, yet her expression didn’t show it. She was bombarded with so much information since getting back to Restol, it was hard to even celebrate this opportunity.
She had to figure out Firewater and Silkie’s situation and how they relate to Samira. Then there was their relationship to Him. She could learn the real story of the man. But was it even worth it?
She glanced at the painting of Samira that had yet to be covered. She eyed the raven on the Lamia’s shoulder. The unknown God. What was the point of all of it? Shouldn’t she be focusing on the here and now? On getting Ryley back and liberating the men of now?
Her eyes wandered down to the Lamia in the painting, her lust guiding them. She couldn’t deny how attractive the Lamia was, the intrigue of a body like hers. Looking at her again, she really should have insisted that Samira join them. Her magic, even if it was corrupted, was extremely powerful. They could use it to further their own goals more peacefully.
But Claire guessed that Samira was hesitant to use said magic again. It was used against the people she loved and cared for. Claire couldn’t imagine living with magic like that. One that can be turned against you, to control those around you.
Claire exhaled slowly. She ignored the eyes that watched her with concern. Her lovers were silently watching Claire as she was deep in thought. They wanted to say something, but Claire had asked for a moment of silence to think. They whispered to one another, speculating on what Claire was thinking about.
What would purifying her magic even do? Would it lose the ability to compel or mind control? Or would it lose its potency? Would it change it entirely?
Claire raked her fingers through her hair. She was getting off topic. She wanted to think about how to handle getting Ryley back. They’d have to wait until he was dismissed from her estate, most likely 2 weeks before his birthday. They had two and a half months before then.
Claire smiled at the ground, remembering his past birthdays. The blistering cold mornings were spent beside the fire. She hated getting up and out of her blanket to help her mothers prepare for his birthday.
Claire shook her head.
Her mind truly was a mess. She couldn’t even think clearly. She rubbed her temples, trying to get her mind back on track. She had to think about this opportunity seriously. This could very well be an elaborate trap set up, but how would they get May’s seal of approval? She didn’t seem like the type to sell Claire out.
Claire opened the page of oaths she had made. She stared at the oath she had to May and her people. Would the woman she met go against Claire? She didn’t know. But she also didn’t truly know the woman, so she could just be naive.
She hated this feeling. Not being able to trust someone’s word due to the circumstances. Could she gamble her and her lovers’ lives on this? Was it worth the risk?
Claire shook her head again.
Of course it was. They could plan around a trap, use a third party in case of an ambush. That would put them at risk, but they could jump in to help. But that would lead to more conflict. If they were to attack Lady Lloyd’s guard, it could escalate.
That was what Claire feared.
The escalation and how fast things could get out of hand. One wrong move and they could be wanted fugitives or start a civil war. Having Toni and Hannah here seemed like a blessing, but their involvement could drag Lady Efreit in. That’s why she needed to think.
They had plans on “storming the castle,” busting Lady Lloyd’s door down, and taking Ryley by force. Claire chuckled to herself. That was such a childish way of thinking. They’d be ignoring so many laws and endangering countless lives if they just “stormed the castle.”
She glanced at the statue of the Goddess. Its undefined features were still off-putting, but the defined features were comforting. She wondered what the Goddess wanted her to do. If this opportunity were a gift from Her.
Either way, Claire thought it was best to take it. She could avoid a direct conflict with her Lady for the time being and get her brother back. The Goddess said he was important, just like Samira. Maybe after, they could get more nobles to back them. Especially if this liberation turns out to be real.
She stood up and took a deep breath. She felt the eyes on her as she collected herself for one final moment.
“Sorry, had to think for a moment,” Claire said with a small smile. She moved closer to the group as she continued. “I think it's ultimately best to take the chance on this. We’ll avoid direct conflict with Lady Lloyd before we build up our strength.”
She saw relief flash across the faces of her concerned lovers. Hannah and Ursa were unconcerned, but the rest had been discussing what was wrong with Claire.
“A-are you sure you’re okay?” Ana asked quietly. She moved closer to Claire, noticing a difference in her demeanor. “You seem off…”
“Overwhelmed with information,” Claire sighed. She had not been hiding it very well. “I’ll be alright.”
“I bet,” Elsie chimed in. She, too, approached Claire for a hug. “First, the whole Tyrant discussion, now this…”
Claire accepted the hug. She felt the warmth of the twins envelop her as she slowly relaxed. “Yeah. Too much to think about.”
“That’s why we’re here,” Elsie whispered to Claire. “Let us do the thinking.”
“I can’t have you do all the thinking,” Claire giggled. She did like the sound of that. Be more like Ursa. Be pointed in a direction and fight.
Jasmine relaxed, finally. She hadn’t expected Claire to be this calm about this. She expected the paladin to be overcome with joy and insist they get straight to business. She was not expecting Claire to need to think about it.
A part of her was proud that she was truly listening to Jasmine’s teaching. But she knew Claire was beginning to change, and that scared her. She was no longer the girl Jasmine taught, one obsessed with knights and tales of romance. Claire was beginning to get jaded and realistic.
Jasmine would miss those parts of Claire. She hoped she could have preserved that part of Claire forever. Jasmine laughed to herself. She just realized how naive her own feelings were on the matter. She should have known Claire would need to change.
Jasmine’s thoughts were interrupted by Lily grabbing her hand. She glanced at the alchemist, who whispered to her. “Are you okay?”
Jasmine nodded. “Was expecting a different reaction from Claire…”
Lily exhaled. She glanced at Claire, who was still embracing the twins. “I was too. Was expecting her to scream in joy or maybe rush to tell her mothers… I hope she’s just exhausted.”
“We’ll see,” Jasmine said, not hopeful.
Claire broke from the twins’ hug and met the rest of her lovers. She glanced at Ursa, who was idly leaning against a pillar. Claire craved something simpler, something to get her mind off of everything. Their reward for making it to Restol was a perfect distraction.
“Jaz,” Claire said with a lustful smile. “Can you grab your sister and the Carpenters?”
Jasmine felt relieved at seeing Claire like this. Not the colder expression she had during their discussion, but one filled with a lustful heat. She nodded enthusiastically and nearly sprinted out.
Claire watched her leave before turning her attention to the northerner. “Ursa. You’ve been very patient with your reward…”
She let her words hang in the air, letting them register her words. She watched Ursa stiffen before her pupils dilated. Claire smiled at imagining Ursa's tail wagging behind her.
“I think it’s time we do that ‘Praise circle’ we talked about.”
Chapter 195: Praise Circle
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Claire was happy to finally be free from her thoughts. She was much happier when she got to lust for her lovers. She sauntered towards the northerner, whose eyes seemed to get bigger and brighter. When she finally stood before Ursa, she gently pulled at the woman’s shirt.
“You’ve been such a good girl,” Claire cooed as she traced her finger up and down the woman’s abdomen. “Patiently waiting for all this time…”
Ursa let out a mix between a moan and a whine, almost like she was purring. Claire’s chest tightened upon hearing it. It did something to her. Made her want to claim Ursa as her own once again. She held back, not wanting to spoil the reward.
She had been looking forward to this reward herself, too.
It’d been so long since she was praised in a sexual way. She had to suppress herself around the people she saved, or else things could have been bad.
She bit her lip while she finally pulled the Ursa’s shirt off. She stared at the northerner’s tanned breasts, remembering her Goddess. She grabbed them without thinking, causing Ursa to moan again.
It sent a shiver down her spine. For a moment, her mind blanked, and she nearly lost control. She shook her head and stopped groping Ursa’s breasts. They were far too addictive.
She moved on to the woman’s pants. Her hand hovered over the bulge, hesitating with another form of temptation. She moved past it and slowly slid Ursa’s pants down as she finally remembered there were others in the room.
Claire glanced back to find a captive audience. Her lovers were watching with bated breath as she pulled Ursa’s pants off. They didn’t dare move, their eyes locked on the two. She had to prepare the two before Jasmine returned.
Claire’s mind blanked when she felt Ursa’s cock slap against her forearm. The cock was unsheathed and leaking precum as it throbbed against her skin. Claire couldn’t move or think about anything else. It took Hannah speaking up for her to continue.
“Come on,” Hannah laughed. “I wanna see more…”
Claire shook her head and pulled Ursa’s pants off. Ursa stood naked, obediently waiting for Claire’s command. Her cock throbbed in the air, very much like a wagging tail. Claire couldn’t help herself.
“Sit.”
Ursa crouched and sat. Her wide eyes were looking up at Claire with glee and lust. Claire’s chest burned and she wanted to do more.
But their reward.
She exhaled slowly, gathering herself. She pulled off her own shirt and threw it to the side. “Stay.”
Ursa replied with a playful “yip” before squirming. The northerner couldn’t sit still in this state. She watched as Claire stripped before her, tempted to pounce on the woman. Yet she stayed. She needed to be a good girl.
Claire sat beside Ursa, giving the woman a gentle pat. “Good girl,” she whispered.
Ursa gave her a lustful moan in response. Her cock was throbbing wildly between her legs.
Else cleared her throat, finally able to think again. “Let’s go get a blanket or something… it’ll get messy.”
She and her sister rushed to find something to lay out as Lily, Hannah, and Toni silently watched the two. Claire could see the tenting of their bulges as she licked her lips. She was ready for her reward.
“Fuck,” Hannah groaned. “Do we have to wait for the others to start?”
“Y-yes,” Toni whispered to his knight. He wrapped his arm around the woman’s waist. “Be patient. I know you’ve been craving to get more time with Ursa…”
Hannah gulped. She couldn’t handle her body’s urges very well yet, so it was hard for her to hold back. Toni’s touch was not helping either. The five were left staring until the twins came back with the blanket from the ritual.
“I’m sure it will be fine,” Elsie said as she and Ana spread it out. They ushered the two onto the blanket just as Jasmine burst through the doors.
She was tailed by the other three, Daphne, Lyn and Jessie. The three were out of breath from rushing over, while Jasmine was unaffected. Her eyes were already caught on the two.
“Really?” Daphne groaned. “You said it was urgent. I thought it was serious…”
“It is urgent,” Jasmine said, licking her lips.
“I thought it was important!” Daphne whined. “Not sex. Wouldn’t have sprinted as hard…”
“Relax,” Jasmine whispered to her sister. “You’ll enjoy this.”
“Oh Gods,” Jessie muttered. She was still recovering from her time with Ursa and this morning. She didn’t even know if she could perform anymore.
Lyn embraced Daphne from behind. “Come on, Love. We might as well enjoy it while they are here.”
“Fine,” Daphne sighed. She couldn’t say no to Lyn.
“Good,” Lyn giggled. “Hate seeing you be so grumpy all the time.”
“I have deadlines I ne-” She was silenced by Jasmine kissing her.
“Shut the fuck up and enjoy this,” Jasmine whispered harshly. “Do NOT ruin this for me.”
Hannah bit back her laugh. Toni gripped her tighter to stop her from butting into the siblings’ small feud.
“We’re all here now,” Elsie said after silencing her own laugh. “I think we can get this started.”
She directed them into another circle just like the ritual. Those who didn’t know what the duo’s reward was quickly caught on. They surrounded the two naked women with lustful eyes. Claire and Ursa looked around at the bulges before them, squirming with anticipation.
“Before you pull your cocks out,” Elsie said with a half smile. She glanced around at the women and Toni, who were ready to start. “This is different from the ritual…”
“It’s a praise circle,” Ana continued. “Meant as a reward for the two. M-make sure to compliment them as y-you…”
Elsie giggled at her squirming sister. She still wasn’t that comfortable speaking about this yet. “Cum on them. But also, while you’re building up to it. Never let them go a second without compliments. You’ll see just what it does to them.”
Her smile widened as she looked around the circle. They were ready. Elsie could see the throbbing erections held back by fabric. She waited a moment to tease the circle.
“Okay,” She cooed. “Let’s begin.”
In a flurry, the circle moved to remove their clothing. Pants were discarded and dresses were hoisted. The bare minimum to release their throbbing erections for the two. Ursa and Claire were surrounded by cock on all sides as they quickly got to work stroking their cocks.
Claire looked around at the hands rapidly stroking their cocks. She could get used to the sight, being surrounded by her lovers’ cocks. Being looked at with lust by so many people. She loved the sight of all of her lovers jerking themselves off for her.
Ana was the first to speak. “Fuck, I wish I were smashed between you two…”
Elsie was shocked that Ana had said that aloud. It was so vulgar yet spoken so clearly. She stared at her sister in disbelief as Jasmine and Lily continued with compliments.
“Claire, I’ve been so proud of you this past year,” Jasmine moaned.
Lily smiled at Jasmine, “I could say the same. Ursa, you’ve picked up our language so well…”
Hannah tilted her head at the two. “Shouldn’t we be complimenting their beauty or bodies?”
She looked back at Claire, whose whole body tensed up. Her toes were curled, and her eyes were rolled back. The knight watched as, with words alone, Claire was close to her climax.
She laughed. It wasn’t what she was expecting, but she’d join in too. She resumed stroking her cock as she spoke to the northerner. “Can’t wait to spar with you. See who would win a head-to-head.” Hannah tensed up at seeing those glowing red eyes focus on her. A mix of fiery passion and competitive spirit, before they softened.
“Hannah, that’s not a compliment,” Toni said after moaning. “Like this: Claire, the Goddess chose well. I’d follow you to the ends of the world.”
“Too heavy,” Hannah chuckled. She leaned closer to her master and used her other arm to pull him in close. “Say she’s pretty to lighten the mood.”
“Claire, you’re the first woman to tempt me,” Toni admitted shyly.
“More like she opened the floodgates,” Hannah whispered into his ear.
That compliment did it for Claire, though. She was ready to explode any minute. Her back arched as she could barely hold back anymore.
“Fuck, you made things so complicated.” Daphne groaned. She was stroking Lyn’s cock, “We had a plan, and you came crashing in…”
“Complicated in the best way possible,” Lyn added with a lighter tone. Her hand was stroking Daphne’s cock as the two stared into one another’s eyes. “And, to be honest, I always thought you were pretty…”
Lyn yelped at Daphne tightening her grip. “Then why the fuck were you so resi-”
Lyn silenced her with a kiss. She knew Daphne was about to complain endlessly, and she didn’t want to ruin the mood.
Jessie was the last one to speak. She was too busy watching those around her to even think. “I just think you two are hot as fuck.”
Claire let out a long moan as she finally let herself climax. Her cum shot across the blanket, landing on the feet of the twins before her. They let out a yelp at feeling the burning liquid hit them.
Claire’s moan echoed throughout the church as the circle of lovers kept complimenting the two. Her mind could hardly register their words. Just when she thought she was coming down from her high, she heard the first of her lovers crack.
Toni let out a long moan before his eyes crossed. The man was the first to cum, and he was swiftly followed by the rest of the circle. Each rope was accompanied by another compliment.
Every “you’re so pretty,” was quickly followed by thick cum splashing on Claire’s face. Beside her, Ursa was experiencing the same thing. Her cock was throbbing between her legs, begging for release.
She wanted to cum so badly, yet Claire hadn’t told her to. She was holding off from even touching her cock. It was causing her to go mad. She whined to Claire, who was too distracted by her lovers’ essence and compliments.
It nearly five minutes for the onslaught of cum and compliments to finally die down. The two were left coated in their lovers’ sticky baby batter, with Claire breathing heavily while lying on her back.
Claire was catching her breath from the two orgasms she had, while the circle was slowly recovering. Ursa sat, squirming and obedient, dripping with the cum of her lovers. She couldn’t stand it anymore. She was whining and breathing rapidly. Ursa was ready to lose control if she couldn’t cum.
“Good girl, Ursa,” Claire said shakily. She licked her lips, tasting the cum dripping down her face. “I didn’t know I needed to command you…”
Ursa shivered at Claire’s words. She barked, surprising even herself.
“You may cum.”
Chapter 196: The Ellis Sisters
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Claire clung to Ursa as Daphne and Jasmine licked them clean. She held back her giggles while their tongues glided across her skin. She really wanted to make a joke about the two sisters, but chose to hold back. She’d tease Jasmine about it later.
Right now, she wanted to enjoy the moment.
Ursa’s shaky grip, her warmth, and the rapid breaths as she tried to stay calm. It was a pleasant distraction from Claire’s thoughts. It was exactly what Claire wanted after all the serious discussions they’d been having. A quiet moment with her lover.
Well, mostly quiet.
The rest of her lovers were in their own little worlds away from the four. They had not stopped after the reward was over; they wanted more. The twins were now surrounded by cocks, making out for the circle’s enjoyment.
Claire wanted to join them, but held back to savor her moment with Ursa a little longer. She glanced at the northerner, whose eyes were hazed over in relaxation. Daphne was licking the back of her neck currently, a sensation Ursa thoroughly enjoyed.
Her concentration was cut off by Jasmine nipping at her breast. The assassin gave in to her internal thoughts and bit Claire’s nipple. Claire’s reaction made Jasmine pause. Her grey eyes widened, full of panic for a moment.
“Wasn’t expecting it,” Claire giggled as she adjusted in Ursa’s arms. She smiled at the assassin, who hesitated to keep going. Claire reached out and affectionately cupped her face. “It’s alright, you didn’t hurt me…”
Jasmine nodded before returning to cleaning Claire.
Claire exhaled and rested her head against Ursa. She went back to watching the circle as it devolved further. Elsie had Ana on her back and was straddling her sister. She rode her sister’s cock while they were covered in their lover’s seed. Elsie was bouncing wildly, basking in the attention and essence.
Claire felt her cock harden, much to Jasmine’s surprise. The assassin gasped, taking a moment to watch it grow, before moving closer. Claire quickly felt Jasmine’s lips on her cock as she let out a soft moan.
“Mmm,” Claire cooed softly. “Guess I’m not done afterall.”
She felt Ursa tense up. The northerner stopped breathing for a moment before starting again. Claire heard the northerner’s heartbeat rapidly increase. Daphne moved to mirror Jasmine, the younger sister was already teasing Ursa’s cock with her tongue.
Ursa let out a whimper. It was all she could do. She didn’t want to give in to her pleasure again.
Claire glanced down at Daphne, who was getting her first experience with the canine cock up close. Claire watched her explore the cock with her tongue, a mix of curiosity and excitement in her eyes. Claire readjusted, moving her mouth closer to Ursa’s ear.
Her breath caused the northerner to squirm. It was hard for her to concentrate or to stay focused. She didn’t want to give in again.
Claire’s soft moan in her ear stopped her cold. The redhead’s pleasure shattered her resolve to stay focused. She felt Daphne’s lips part as her cock grew within the blacksmith’s mouth. She felt Daphne’s gags as she struggled to handle Ursa’s size.
Ursa wanted to savor the moment with Claire, but her lust was taking over.
“It’s okay,” Claire moaned into her ear. “Give in to the pleasure. You deserve it.”
Ursa nodded weakly. She struggled with talking or even thinking, but she trusted in Claire’s words. She earned this.
“Good girl,” Claire cooed.
Daphne pulled back and started coughing. She wasn’t ready for Ursa to grow that fast after hearing Claire’s words. She took a moment to catch her breath.
“Sorry for ruining the moment.” She whispered hoarsely. She jerked the cock in her hand before preparing to start again. “Gods, she’s so thick.”
“It’s okay, Daph,” Claire smiled at her. She then kissed Ursa on her cheek and relaxed. “She is a bit of a monster.”
Jasmine popped off Claire’s cock, licking her lips and catching her breath. She stopped her sister for a moment, leading to the two of them kissing. Claire throbbed in Jasmine’s hand, enjoying the show the sisters put on.
“Need to train you better,” Jasmine whispered when she broke from the kiss. She glanced at the two women above her, flashing them a quick smile. “Sorry about my sister, she’s still new at this.”
Daphne punched Jasmine with her free hand. “Hey! I’m doing my best.”
Jasmine cackled, something Claire wasn’t sure she’d ever heard from her before. The assassin rolled her eyes and continued, “Daph, you take things too seriously.”
“I do not,” Daphne said with anger clearly escalating. She let go of Ursa’s cock and turned her attention towards Jasmine. “Jasmine, take that back.”
Jasmine just giggled and quickly replaced Daphne. She gripped both women’s cocks and turned her attention to the two of them. “Dumbass.”
“Hey!” It took a moment for Daphne to realise what just happened. “I wanted to try again.”
“Nah,” Jasmine chuckled.
Claire did her best to concentrate, seeing a side of Jasmine she hadn’t in a very long time. For a brief moment, it reminded her of her memories from when she was a kid, but she was quickly distracted by Jasmine’s adept hand. She crossed her eyes, finding it hard to hold back.
“Please!” Daphne begged her sister. “I-I wanted to try the knot.”
“Oh, fuck,” Claire moaned under her breath. This caused Jasmine to lose focus, allowing Daphne to push her off of Ursa’s cock.
The northerner had been doing well. She was able to stay silent. Though the moment Daphne got her lips around her tip, a moan escaped her mouth. She clung tighter to Claire, her fingernails digging into her lover’s skin, while Daphne swallowed her shaft.
“F-fuuck,” Ursa half moaned, half whimpered. It was the first word she had been able to form in so long. The warm embrace of Daphne’s mouth was sending her over the edge.
Ursa looked into the blacksmith’s grey eyes as she bobbed up and down the northerner’s shaft. She watched Daphne go further and further down her cock with each bob, slowly stretching her throat to accommodate her.
It was intoxicating.
“Good girl,” Claire moaned into her ear. The redhead was holding tightly to Ursa’s arm, struggling with her own pleasure. Both women were struggling with both Ellis sisters pleasuring them.
“I could literally do this all day,” Jasmine said before biting her lip. She was jerking Claire off and watching the redhead squirm in her grip. She loved seeing Claire on the verge of cumming. “Just wish the world would let me…”
Claire let out a mix of a moan and a laugh. She lurched forward, ready to paint Jasmine’s face white with her seed. “Jazz, I’m so close.”
Jasmine’s smile widened. She slowed her pace, deciding on longer, more sensual strokes. She had been waiting for this moment. For something she hadn’t done in quite a while. She waited for Claire to be on the verge of exploding before she started speaking.
“Ursa isn’t the only one who’s been good,” Jasmine started. She held back her laugh as Claire’s eyes widened. The redhead knew what was coming. “And it’s been so long since I’ve gotten to call you it.”
Claire gripped Ursa tightly. Her body was moving on its own. She was thrusting into Jasmine’s hand, begging for release. “Jazz… please.” She whimpered.
Jasmine kissed Claire’s leaking tip. She tasted the precum that gushed out of her lover’s cock. It was delicious.
“Claire, you’ve been such a good girl,” Jasmine said in the most seductive tone she could. She knew the phrase would have a strong effect on Claire, but she wasn’t expecting it right away.
Claire threw her head back and let out a moan that drowned out the others. Her cock erupted with cum, coating Jasmine’s smiling face with her thick seed. Rope after rope coated the assassin as she tried to keep up with it. Her face and chest were dripping with Claire’s seed when Ursa was ready to.
The northerner gripped Daphne’s head and held the blacksmith in place. She was ready to reward the woman with her seed as well. Daphne’s cheeks flared as Ursa’s knot expanded. A bulge grew in the woman’s throat to fit Ursa’s growing cock.
Daphne had to readjust her posture and straighten her esophagus just to fit Ursa’s cock. The blacksmith’s grey eyes were wide as her throat was flooded with the northerner’s seed. She couldn’t breathe and could barely drink the searing liquid.
Daphne gagged, and some of Ursa’s seed shot out of her nose. There was way too much cum and nowhere for it to go. Daphne’s vision blurred, and her head got light, but she did her best to savor the northerner’s essence. She wanted this.
Claire finally finished coating Jasmine. The assassin had cum dripping down her entire body as she wiped her eyes. She gave Claire a lustful smile before crawling up Claire’s body for a kiss. She’ll worry about her sister later.
“Goddess, you look so beautiful with my cum covering you,” Claire whispered between labored breaths.
Jasmine chuckled. She couldn’t deny she loved the feeling of Claire’s cum on her. “Really know how to compliment a girl.”
Jasmine kissed Claire, letting the paladin taste herself. Jasmine loved letting her lovers taste themselves; it was like a primal need for her. She needed to share in their tastes.
Daphne popped off Ursa’s cock finally. She caught her breath and gagged as she could finally breathe again. She wasn’t given a lot of time to do so before Jasmine tackled her.
The older sister needed to share the women’s cum with Daphne.
Claire collapsed into Ursa as she watched the sisters make out before them. She nuzzled her head against Ursa’s shoulder as she resisted the urge to join them.
“I needed this,” She whispered to Ursa. “And so did you.”
Chapter 197: Maybe Another Round
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Claire watched in real time as the church cleaned itself. The cum and arousal that coated the floor and pews move on their own towards the center of the church. She watched with wide eyes while the church seemed to absorb the mess they created.
Claire looked around, seemingly the only one who noticed what just happened. The rest of her lovers were too focused on recovering. The twins were intertwined, breathing heavily, while both Hannah and Toni flanked Lily. Beside Claire, Daphne was resting in Jasmine’s arms. Lyn and Jessie were doing the same, while Ursa was resting her head against Claire. Claire was the only one paying attention to their surroundings.
She looked around for any sign of her Goddess. Like her statue glowing or something, but nothing jumped out at her. Samira’s red glow was still there, but nothing else. Claire relaxed, not seeing anything else out of the ordinary. She hoped their sex helped Her in some way.
Ursa adjusted to lie in Claire’s lap; the northerner’s breathing was still rapid. She was recovering from her lust-filled trance slowly. She was able to hold back on Daphne thanks to Claire being beside her. She was afraid of giving in completely as she did to Jessie.
Ursa looked up at Claire, feeling embarrassment begin to fill her. She didn’t even realize she moved her head into Claire’s lap. It just felt so natural. Once again, she understood her older sister.
These women were dangerous.
To emphasize her point, Claire ran her fingers through Ursa’s hair. Ursa felt her body seize up, hanging on to the feeling of Claire’s touch. Her mind was all fuzzy, and her face burned. Claire’s smile filled her with an incredible warmth, something that was so foreign to her only a few months ago.
Claire smiled down at Ursa upon seeing her eyes dilate like she had never seen before. They nearly took up her entire iris. It was cute and reminded her of her cat. She kept petting Ursa, entranced by her cute expression and forgetting about the magic of the church.
They all lay silent in the church for at least thirty minutes. Their heavy breathing slowly transitions into a calmer cadence. A few fell asleep, Ursa being one of them. It wasn’t until the sun peaked through the top window, signaling it was nearly noon, that any of them stirred.
Ursa woke up from her nap, finding Claire’s flaccid cock right before her. For a moment, she had the urge to touch it or kiss it, but she held back. She didn’t want to start anything again. She ignored the urge to nuzzle it and reluctantly sat up.
Claire giggled. Ursa had a bit of bed head sticking up from the side of her. Her laughter caused the northerner to freeze before shyly patting her hair down. It was another cute reaction.
Jasmine roused her sister, who was still deep in sleep. She held back her laugh upon noticing the woman still drooled in her sleep. It reminded her of their childhood, when they’d regularly share a bed. Daphne woke up and silently wiped her mouth. She quickly rushed over to Lyn.
The Carpenters were silently discussing their predicament. How quickly they were roped into the Scarlet Seraph’s madness and how much closer they felt to one another. Their discussion was interrupted by Daphne, who quickly hugged Lyn tightly.
“Fuck me,” Daphne exhaled as she hugged her girlfriend tightly. “These people are insatiable.”
“These people include your own sister,” Lyn giggled. “And us now.”
“I know,” Daphne whined. She could feel her arousal begin to grow just by hugging Lyn. She squirmed, trying to hide her growing erection. “But still… they are insatiable.”
“Daph, I can feel your cock pressing into me.” Lyn countered. She gripped Daphne’s cock to emphasize her point, “You are included now.”
Daphne let out a mixture of a whine and a moan. She wanted to vent to Lyn, but she wasn’t letting her.
Jessie joined the hug, wrapping her arms around the two. “We’ll have to be careful when they leave. I doubt the sex will stop once they leave again.”
“Mmm, that’s true,” Lyn nodded. “Daph and I could get away with it if I moved into her house, but for you, it may be difficult.”
“Not going to let me move in?” Jessie teased.
“It’d be weird if we both left the house and moved into Daphne’s,” Jessie retorted. Before, she couldn’t wait to move in with Daphne and a bit of separation from her sister and mothers. But now, she had a deep need for her sister to be near her. “We’ll figure something out…”
“Could have you fix our kitchen or something,” Daphne whispered. She unconsciously moved her hips. It felt too good with Lyn’s hand still gripping her cock. “Or just have you over for ‘dinner.’”
Lyn chuckled. She just noticed Daphne was moving her hips. “Complaining about insatiable and here you are…”
“What? It feels too good when you hold it!” Daphne cried out.
Jessie ignored Daphne and continued with the conversation. “Yeah, but Mom would want to come over for dinner, too. We’d need to do something else.”
“True, she’d want to make sure I’m properly cooking for Daphne,” Lyn giggled. She enjoyed how easy it was to control Daphne right now. “Renovations it is. We’ll just say we want to try doing it ourselves. Say we’ll ask when we need help…”
Jessie nodded. She eased her grip on the two and slid her hands down their backs. “Good idea.”
Daphne and Lyn felt Jessie’s hands cupping their butts. The older sister quickly moved on to their back entrances. She teased the two’s holes, causing them both to stiffen.
“Jess, you’re going to start everything over again,” Lyn huffed. Her hand gripped Daphne’s cock tighter, causing Daphne to moan in her ear.
“Lyn, you’re jerking Daphne off right now,” Jessie whispered in her ear before kissing her cheek. “It’s already started again.”
Lyn moaned as her sister’s index finger teased her back entrance. Jessie’s finger pressed past the bit of resistance and entered Lyn’s bowels. The three of them didn’t notice they were being watched. Jessie was too focused on the two’s reaction as she fingered them.
Jasmine hesitated for a moment. She couldn’t deny she wanted to see the three of them devolve into their lust, but they did have things to do today. She glanced at Claire, who was biting her lip.
“We do have more topics to discuss,” Jasmine whispered to Claire as she shuffled closer to the paladin. She felt Claire’s hand wrap around her waist. “Like the bounties and requests we’ll be doing while we wait for Ryley to be freed.”
“Ah, yeah, I hadn’t thought about what we would do in the meantime,” Claire stopped. She’d been teasing Ursa’s cock with one hand, while her other was exploring Jasmine’s body. “We’ll do it later. Let us enjoy the time we have together. Besides, I want to see them tag team Daphne.”
Jasmine opened her mouth to retort, but the thought stopped her. She, too, would like to see Daphne shared between the two sisters. She bit her lip and admitted defeat, “Fine. We’ll discuss it later.”
Claire giggled. She moved her hand to mimic Jessie. Ursa whined as she let go of her cock, wanting Claire to keep going. But Claire had other ideas as she joined Jessie in fingering the two women beside her. She teased the two’s holes while they watched.
Elsie and Ana were too tired to do much, so they decided to keep it simple. Their bodies remained intertwined as they jerked each other off. They were engrossed in another pair of sisters enjoying their incestuous relationship.
Lily had her hand around Toni’s thick cock, still impressed by the man’s size. She moved in between Toni’s thighs, not caring to watch the show, only caring to watch Toni’s reaction.
Hannah was watching Toni’s reactions as well. She cared more about his soft moans and pleading face. They were in their own little world while Daphne was sandwiched between the two Carpenter sisters.
Lyn bit her lip, finally noticing the audience they captivated. She teased Daphne’s slick entrance with her tip while Jessie took the back. They teased the blacksmith with their cocks as their audience watched on.
“One last session before we part,” Lyn whispered before she gently pressed forward. “Watch us while you c-”
Her words were interrupted by Daphne kissing her. She couldn’t wait any longer and pulled Lyn’s cock inside her. She moaned into their kiss while both Carpenter sisters entered her. Daphne felt completely stuffed having both their cocks inside her.
Everyone was watching now. Lily looked back to watch as she continued to stroke Toni’s cock. They all watched as Daphne bounced between the two sisters. Her moans were muffled by their kiss.
Their audience’s moans began to fill the church once more. Claire swore she would get serious once they were done here. But right now, both Ursa and Jasmine’s insides were calling for her. They were practically sucking her fingers in deeper.
She hoped her Goddess was watching on and enjoying this, because Claire was. Watching her lovers deep in the throes of lust brought her a mixture of peace and deep lust. An oddly comforting feeling.
Daphne broke from her kiss to let out a sharp moan. Having both women inside of her was far too much. Her cock was leaking cum onto her girlfriend. It felt like one continuous orgasm as it trickled out of her flopping cock. Daphne rested her head against Lyn’s shoulder as her body went limp, letting the sisters use her body for their pleasure.
Lyn loved hearing Daphne mumbling in her ear. She could barely understand the repeated “I love you’s” in a slurred voice. She glanced at her sister, whose eyes were closed due to her lust.
“I’m going to put a baby in you next,” Lyn whispered to her sister.
Jessie’s eyes widened before a lust-filled smile grew on her face. Daphne felt Jessie throb within her, making it hard to breathe. “Can’t fucking wait.”
Chapter 198: Unfortunately, It’s Time to Get Serious
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Claire was the first one to her feet after watching the Carpenter sisters double-team Daphne. As much as she would enjoy another day of enjoying her lovers and ignoring the rest of the world, she knew Jasmine’s words were true. They needed to discuss their immediate next steps.
She looked around at her tired and breathless lovers. The twins were coated in each other’s cum, slowly feeding globs of the white, thick seed to one another. Their flaccid cocks were pressed together as they cuddled. Claire smiled at how content and comfortable the two looked before her eyes wandered to the other trio.
She nearly laughed out loud upon seeing Toni smushed between the two women’s breasts. He was idly licking his own cum off of Lily’s breasts while cuddled between the two women. Hannah was whispering to her master, but was too quiet for Claire to hear. She was glad the two were integrating so well into their party.
Then, finally, the main trio they’d all been watching. Daphne’s limp body was lying on top of Lyn as she tried to desperately catch her breath. Jessie was leaning against a pew beside them while she ran her fingers through Daphne’s hair. Claire felt a pang of pain seeing the three of them.
She’d have to leave them soon.
Claire hated the idea of it. It was like a deep emptiness that threatened to consume her. Even though their relationship was so new, she felt a deep bond with them. The empty feeling reminded her of the years after her brother was taken.
She took a deep breath. She was an adult woman now. She needed to get over the feeling. It is one thing to have Lily and Toni come along with them, but another three extraneous women were pushing it. The fights would only get more dangerous, and they couldn’t risk more non-fighters.
She exhaled, burying the feeling deep within her. It would be fine. They have eachother. Besides, they did have plans for Daphne’s talents. Claire’s armor needed to be replaced with a far sturdier one. The leather they replaced after the troll fight was already getting worn down.
Daphne needed to be at her forge to do that.
Yet another reason for the three to stay here. And, having the Carpenters here, they may be able to build more structures or buildings for them. Who knows how many more boys they will rescue and need to house? They couldn’t keep using the Bree Tavern.
Claire felt a tingling sensation run down her spine. It felt like a finger lightly dragging down her back, yet different. Like a phantom sensation. It felt like Her. She must have recovered by now. The divine touch let Claire know that she was on the right track.
“Please don’t put them in that trance again,” Claire muttered under her breath. She felt that sensation lingering on her lower back. It felt like a finger circling her back in contemplation, something that had never happened before. She didn’t get much time to think about it as Jasmine slowly got to her feet.
The assassin held her hand out to help Ursa up. The northerner nodded shyly before taking it. The two women looked to Claire, who stood completely nude in the middle of the church.
“Can we have that talk now?” Jasmine asked with a half smile.
“Does that mean we have to put our clothes on?” Hannah asked sarcastically.
“Yeah! And do we have to move for this conversation?” Elsie added with a quick glance at the knight. Elsie had her fingers in Ana’s mouth, letting her younger sister suck them cum off them. “Pretty comfortable where I am.”
“Fucking fine. Stay where you are,” Jasmine replied in a calm tone. She looked at both women before she let out a deep sigh. “Oh joy. Now there’s another cheeky bitch…”
Ursa nodded in agreement. Before she realized it, her arm was wrapped around Jasmine’s waist. She wanted to show her camaraderie in Jasmine’s plight, but didn’t realize the intimacy of the gesture.
Jasmine glanced back in bewilderment before shaking her head. She wouldn’t bring it up; rather, she wanted to enjoy the moment. “But please. We need to talk about our plan.”
“Fiiiine,” Elsie said in a dramatic tone. She pulled her fingers from her sister’s mouth, watching the string of saliva connecting her fingers to Ana’s mouth. “Are we taking the boys to Lady Efreit, or will she send an envoy?”
“Haven’t heard back?” Claire asked.
“We did,” Jasmine winced. “Elizabeth used the seal Alice gave me but… Lady Efreit put two and two together. She guessed that Alice had given the seal to someone she had met. Then, from there, guessed that the party Toni fled to was based in Restol. Thus, the group that was asking to house a bunch of boys was the same group that had Toni. She was not happy.”
“So is that a yes?” Elsie asked while holding back her smile.
“She’ll calm down upon seeing the boys,” Hannah said with confidence. “She’ll be too focused on getting the boys to safety. Though she will definitely send a few spies after us.”
“Yeah, she’ll send Victoria at the very least,” Toni said sheepishly. His words were a bit muffled by Lily’s breasts. Lily giggled at the sensation his voice made before moving to free him. “I apologize for this. Mom will try her best to calm her, but we’ll see. Hopefully, after a month, she’ll calm down.”
“Not your fault,” Claire responded. “Anka and my Goddess want you here.”
Toni nodded. “Still, I hate being a burden upon you.”
“Well, given our paladin,” Elsie chuckled as she scooped up more of the cum that pooled between her and Ana. She pressed it to her sister's lips once more before continuing. “Who knows. The spies your grandmother sent might just end up like us…”
Hannah let out an audible laugh. “True. But you would have your work cut out for you. Victoria and the others are deeply loyal to My Lady. They trained to resist all forms of influence, even the divine.”
“Oh? And you’re not deeply loyal to her?” Elsie retorted with a sly smile.
Hannah shifted and met the cheeky older twin’s gaze. She gave her a smug smile before responding. “I was. Then my loyalty shifted to my Master.”
“Enough,” Jasmine said while she pinched the bridge of her nose. Ursa just realized where her hand was placed. The northerner attempted to move her hand from Jasmine’s waist, but the assassin was faster. She held Ursa’s hand firmly to her hip while she spoke. “First of all. You two will never be on watch or driving together. Second of all, Toni, these spies… could they find out our secret?”
Toni took a deep breath. He nodded slowly. “I’m afraid they are beyond your skills. I doubt we will even know when they start trailing us.”
“Fuck,” Jasmine muttered under her breath. She held Ursa’s hand firmly to her hip. It was the only comforting feeling she had at the moment. “Gods, can’t have anything go smoothly, can we?”
Claire pursed her lips. “Could parley with them. Have a discussion and inform them of the reason behind our secret.”
Jasmine closed her eyes. Ursa had given up resisting already. Her hand was resting on Jasmine’s hip, a bit of sweat on her palms. Jasmine wanted so badly to enjoy the expression the warrior had at that moment, but she knew she couldn’t.
“Worth a shot, I guess,” Jasmine said in defeat after a moment. “Now, can we get to the requests we have?”
Elsie and Hannah nodded. They shot each other another smug look before silencing their laughter.
“Finally,” Jasmine took a deep breath. “We have another series of monster requests. Then, there is another group of bandits.”
She took a moment to study Claire’s expression, then the twins’. Elsie’s jovial demeanor and smile quickly faded upon hearing they’d fight women again. Her eyes lost focus as she thought about what that meant. She heard the faint recollection of the screams she had caused. Brief flashes of the devastation her fire magic inflicted.
Thankfully, Ana’s touch helped calm the mage. Slowly, the screams faded as her sister squeezed her hand. She kissed Ana’s cheek to thank her. “I’m alright.”
Jasmine watched on. She hadn’t continued yet since she wanted to see how the two would react. Elsie’s reaction was a lot more visceral, but Claire’s was muted. Her eyes lost their focus for a moment, and her shoulders stiffened. But the paladin was quick to recover.
“They have connections to Astrid, so expect more of those werewolves,” She finally glanced back at the northerner. Her expression was serious, but her face was a deep shade of red. Jasmine held back her smile as she continued. “They are the runners for the group. We may encounter them with boys. But they might be…”
Her voice trailed off as she stared at Claire. The serious expression dropped to a somber one. A deep sadness filled Claire. “Just like when we met Ursa again.”
Jasmine nodded. “It’s the sad reality. They are nothing more than objects to these women. Used up and discarded.”
“Makes killing them easier,” Claire muttered.
Hannah stood up, her nude body now on full display. “Well, that will make dealing with Lady Efreit easier. She’d love to hear someone is dealing with these vile bitches in this fief.”
“Let’s hope so,” Jasmine responded. She felt Ursa’s hand tense up on her hip. She, like Jasmine, liked what she saw. Hannah’s body was quite toned after years of fighting. “We have enough shit to deal with.”
“And the monsters?” Hannah asked, settling back beside Toni. “Anything of note we get to fight?”
Jasmine raised an eyebrow. “Well, there’s a rogue Chimera to the east. Besides that, we have normal goblins attacking travelers along the way. That will be a good test to see how you three fight together.”
Hannah’s smile widened. Her finger was gently circling her Master’s puffy nipple, something the knight found both soothing and addictive. “And the last one?”
Jasmine looked to Claire. “A trio of Trolls.”
Claire stiffened. For a brief moment, she remembered the monster, the feeling. That smile that plagued her dreams for weeks after. She remembered the pain and the shield Jasmine found for her. The forgotten gear of a fallen adventurer, a fate Claire could have shared. Then a smile broke out on her face.
“Can see how much I’ve grown since then.”
Chapter 199: An Unserious, Serious Conversation
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They reluctantly got dressed after the brief discussion, their eyes lingering on each other’s bodies as they dressed. Claire wasn’t the only one who desperately wanted to keep going. But, like she said before, she needed to get serious.
Her lovers also finally witnessed the church clean itself. The cum and arousal pool in the middle of the church before being absorbed into the floor. They watched in silent awe as it absorbed the mess they created, the cum flung all over the pews and everything.
“Well, that’s convenient,” Lily thought aloud. She was prepared to use her cleaning magic, but it wasn’t necessary.
“D-do you think She absorbed it to…” Ana whispered to Lily.
“Recover?” Lily asked, tilting her head. “It’d make sense. Claire mentioned that She was out of energy from the ritual.”
“Knowing Her,” Jasmine sighed. “She absorbed it for pleasure.”
Ana flinched, not knowing that Jasmine was so close. The younger twin nodded in agreement. It was the original thought she had, but Lily’s also made sense. Either She absorbed it for pleasure or to recover, just meant they didn’t have to clean up the mess from their orgy.
“We’ll have Claire ask the next time She visits,” Jasmine chuckled. It would be funny if their Goddess were just as addicted to cum as she was.
“Ask Her what?” Claire asked. She joined the trio by the entrance while they waited for the rest of her lovers to finish.
“What She does with the mess we made.” Jasmine smiled. “I’d like to know if She uses it for pleasure or for an actual use.”
Claire tilted her head. Anka told her that her Goddess was exhausted from their ritual. “Maybe? I felt her presence a bit ago. Could be both.”
“Imagine the Goddess addicted to our cum,” Elsie chimed in after finally getting dressed. She hugged her sister from behind, resting her chin on Ana’s shoulder. “Makes me wish She had a physical form. Imagine the feeling of fucking a God…”
A collective shudder echoed throughout the group. It was something Claire had thought about ever since gaining her cock. She knew why the Goddess couldn’t at the moment, but that would change in the future.
“Fuck,” Jasmine sighed. “Got us distracted already.”
“She does that,” Claire smiled at Jasmine.
“Well, at least I was able to inform you about our requests,” Jasmine exhaled and shook her head. “That’s more than I can hope for given our last couple of days…”
Claire moved to mimic Elsie; she wrapped her arms around Jasmine’s waist and hugged her from the back. She whispered into the assassin’s ear, “I know you’re stressed, but we’re home. Make sure you get actual relaxation before we leave.”
Jasmine closed her eyes and nodded. She felt the goosebumps race across her skin upon feeling Claire’s breath. She wanted nothing more than to learn back and let Claire hold her. But she hesitated. If she wasn’t pushing them, she feared they’d never leave their beds.
“Jazz,” Claire whispered once more. “Relax. There will be time for planning and stress later.”
Jasmine’s shoulders slumped and she leaned back into Claire’s arms. Claire’s words hit her to the core, a mix of her commanding voice and gentle whisper. Like a command to her instincts.
Claire adjusted her grip and picked the assassin up in a Prince carry. Jasmine’s eyes were wide as she stared up at the paladin. She shook her head and smiled, wrapping her hands around Claire’s neck.
“Fine,” Jasmine whispered. She felt Claire’s toned arms between her inner knees and on her back. She felt the flex of Claire’s muscles as she supported the assassin. It was a feeling she could get used to.
She turned to the rest of the lovers, who slowly trickled in around the entrance. From Claire’s arms, Jasmine continued their previous conversation. “Right, so, Daphne. That order I talked about, will it be done by the time we return?”
Daphne nodded. She stared blankly at the floor while she thought about her schedule. She would have to move around some of her requests to fulfill Jasmine’s. Her eyes widened. “Lyn, that’s what we can use! Have Jessie help me with my requests, since she has in the past.”
Lyn smiled at Daphne before glancing at her sister. Jessie was leaning against a pillar, still quite out of it. “That’s a good idea. Makes using your skill even easier.”
Daphne nodded. She had yet to test the unique skill Claire’s Goddess had given her. She hadn’t even been in her forge, she was too focused on the pleasure that came with her new cock. “Well, it does last for 12 hours. So is that re-”
“Daph,” Lyn cut her off with a giggle. “Would you really be satisfied with one blowjob before work?”
Daphne shook her head.
“That’s what I thought.”
“Moving on,” Jasmine cut in. She let the two have their bit of fun, but they had more to discuss. “Tomorrow, we will run a few drills. See how Hannah integrates with Claire and Ursa.”
Hannah glanced at Ursa, who was already staring at her. A smile grew on her face as she spoke up. “Can finally test your mettle.”
“Mmm,” Ursa replied with a nod. There was a fire in her eyes. “I would enjoy some sparring.”
“Right, again, moving on.” Jasmine cut back in before there was another side conversation. “I would like to see how Toni’s dance works.”
“Oh?” Toni tilted his head. He smiled sheepishly as he responded. “I would love to dance for you. Been dying to try the seductive dance.”
Jasmine shook her head. “Not that one. The rage version.”
“Why?” Hannah cut in. Her eyes narrowed. “Not like he’ll be fighting.”
“True.” Jasmine met the warrior’s gaze with a cold stare. It was less intimidating than she intended, given that she was still being held by Claire. “But, if he is ever in danger, it’d be nice to know how it works.”
Hannah's expression softened slightly. Toni grabbed her hand and soothed the protective nature. “It’s okay, Hannah. And besides, we never know what skills I may get. They could help you all…”
“Fuck no,” Hannah replied coldly. “My last promise to My Lady was to keep you safe.”
“Hannah,” Claire chimed in to calm the growing tension. “Jasmine is right. You never know what could happen. It is best to know what his skills do and how best to use them. It could save his life.”
Hannah shook her head and muttered under her breath. Toni gripped her hand tighter. “Your unique skill, too. If I direct you, it will help.”
“I don’t care,” Hannah replied curtly.
“Oh?” Elsie chimed in after having a conversation with her sister. “He could be our tactician. Have him hang back with us to get a clear view of the battlefield.”
“I-it’d be like when Lily joined us,” Ana continued.
Hannah shook her head. “Toni is not a fighter, nor will he be any good with the bloodshed.”
“Neither am I,” Lily replied.
“I’m not good with the bloodshed,” Elsie added.
“Yes, but that was a special circumstance. And Elsie, you have your magic,” Hannah gripped Toni’s hand tightly. She glanced at the pleading eyes that gazed up at her. Toni’s expression softened the knight’s resolve. “He would be a sitting duck.”
“No,” Jasmine finally chimed back in. “He’ll have me. I am an archer. I could hang back as a rear guard with my bow.”
“Aren’t your skills better suited for the chaos of battle?” Hannah replied curtly. “Backstabbing and cutting down distracted opponents.”
“Yes, and picking off said targets with a bow,” Jasmine replied. She was still being held by her Paladin, so it was hard to take her seriously.
“I’m not happy with this,” Hannah replied. She stared at the assassin’s cold gaze before letting out a sigh. A small smile grew on her expression, “Hard to take you seriously like that.”
“Blame Claire,” Jasmine’s expression softened. “She insisted.”
“Whatever,” Hannah relaxed. “If Toni gets a single scratch on him, we pull him.”
“Hannah!” Toni squeezed her hand. “I’m a grown man now. I can choose if I stay or go. If there’s any way I can help, then I will.”
Hannah shook her head. She glanced at Claire and Jasmine, deciding she would like to do the same. She moved and picked up Toni into her arms. “I fucking hate this, I hope you know that.”
Toni nodded. His dopey blue eyes staring up at her made Hannah’s heart soften. “Who knows? Maybe She’ll grant me battle skills.”
Hannah chuckled at the thought of Toni fighting. “What? A combat dancer? Or like a sword dancer?”
Toni’s eyes lit up, and his smile beamed up at her. “I love the sound of that!”
“Fuck,” Hannah muttered. “Shouldn’t have said anything.”
Chapter 200: A Little Reassurance
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Claire dropped Jasmine off at her house with the promise of her getting some true sleep and relaxation. She exited their house, running into Daphne and the Carpenter sisters. Lyn was holding on to Daphne’s arm while Jessie was walking behind them.
Claire smiled at the trio, “Try to be quiet. Jasmine genuinely needs time to relax.”
They gave her sly smiles, and Claire noticed one of Lyn’s hands was firmly grasping Daphne’s butt.
Daphne spoke, “I’ll make sure she does.”
“Thanks, Daph,” Claire said. It was the first time she really used that nickname, so it felt a bit odd. “She really needs it before we leave again.”
“She’s needed it for years,” Daphne responded with a warm smile. “She’s far more relaxed now than even a year ago.”
“That is…” Claire couldn’t quite find the word for it. Not quite comforting, but better? Just knowing she was far worse made her heart ache. “An improvement?”
“Mhmm,” Lyn chimed in. She had a nostalgic smile on her face. “I was sure she never slept when Daph and I started dating. She’d always catch me sneaking in.”
“You have loud footsteps, my love,” Daphne replied.
“That she does,” Jessie added. “We all knew when she was visiting Daphne.”
Lyn turned and hit her sister’s shoulder. “Coming from you? You shake the entire house when you get up.”
“You calling me fat?” Jessie replied with a chuckle.
“Maybe these,” Lyn slapped at her sister’s bigger breasts, something she’d always teased her sister about. The two sisters paused for a moment, and a new sexual tension hung in the air. Lyn gulped as she watched her sister’s breast jiggle.
She wasn’t the only one. Claire and Daphne’s eyes were also glued to the older sister’s breasts.
“It’s funny,” Jessie said after clearing her throat. “You’ve hit me there since I started growing them. It’s only now that it felt… phenomenal.”
Lyn closed her mouth and shook her head. She looked to Claire and gave her a small, nervous smile. “I have you to thank for opening my eyes.”
Claire chuckled nervously. She wasn’t sure just how much her aura affected the way they thought at the time. Part of her still felt guilty, “I don’t know if you should really be thanking me.”
All three protested at once. They stumbled into “no’s” and shook their head. Lyn grabbed Claire’s hand with both of hers.
“It was our decision,” Lyn insisted. She looked back at Daphne and Jessie, “We said yes. Even if it was quite tempting, we could have said no.”
“That is reassuring,” Claire gripped her hands. “I fear my Goddess does not quite understand human consent. Like when She had you build that church.”
Both sisters looked to the ground, taking a moment to think. Jessie was the first to respond. “Like we said before, it felt more like inspiration. We were compelled to do so only because it felt right to us.”
“Um, like a painter seeing a serene sunset,” Lyn added. She let go of Daphne and picked up one of Claire’s hands in hers. She grasped it tightly, “Upon seeing it, an artist would throw everything to the side to capture the beauty.”
“Yeah, like that,” Jessie agreed.
Claire took a deep breath. “If you say so…”
“And they do say so,” Daphne insisted. “I was worried at first, too. Lyn seemed so fantatical and passionate that she came across as crazy.”
“Hey!”
“But, she’s been more inspired since calming down,” Daphne continued. “I freaked out at you mostly because I was still worried about her.”
Claire nodded. “Need to teach Her more about being human, then.”
“Speaking of!” Jessie spoke up. “We would love to see what She what She really looks like. That statue and Her depiction left us so unsatisfied.”
“Well, that is what She looks like,” Claire explained. “She doesn’t have a full form yet. Her current form is an amalgamation of Her “mothers,” or my lovers.”
Their smiles dropped as they digested the information. Jessie mumbled, “That sounds so…”
“Different,” Lyn finished for her. “Like nothing we were taught.”
Claire nodded her head. “Lily found quite a bit about the truth of history and how different that was to what we were taught. This could be the same.”
“I never paid attention in class,” Daphne admitted. “Especially theology.”
“Neither did I,” Claire also admitted. “It’s why it was so shocking for me to become a Paladin.”
“I don’t know,” Jessie tilted her head. “She probably saw you as a blank slate. Someone not bogged down by preconceived notions or dogma. A fresh pair of eyes.”
“That was surprisingly elegant,” Lyn raised her eyebrow at Jessie.
“Hey, I’ve been thinking about it on and off for a while now,” Jessie retorted. “I was the one to help Claire with her Theology class, remember?”
“Maybe you are right,” Claire admitted. She worried that her lack of knowledge or memory of theology would hinder her as a paladin, but She didn’t seem to mind. “Anka said She was far different from the Others. Far more human.”
Her words left them in silent contemplation. The two sisters were deep in thought, and Claire worried that she had killed the conversation. Daphne was the first one to speak up after nearly two minutes of silence.
“Hopefully, the good kind of human. We need someone with an actual heart.”
Lyn nodded in agreement. “We lived so far from the oppression that it was easy to forget what men and boys go through. Ryley and the boys you rescued were a stark reminder.”
Claire relaxed her shoulders. It was good to know they didn’t hate her or her Goddess. In contrast, they seemed to be quite hopeful for what She represented. “Well, I’ve distracted you long enough. Enjoy yourselves.”
“You know we will,” Jessie said with a sly smile.
“I’ll make sure they don’t distract Jaz,” Daphne assured Claire.
“And I’ll make sure Daph doesn’t get distracted from that,” Lyn smiled after letting go of Claire’s hands.
Claire watched the three enter the house, a mixture of laughter and sly glances, while they did. She could feel her own arousal growing within her pants at the thought of what they could be doing, but she decided to ignore it.
And the sound of someone being pinned to the wall the moment the door was closed.
She wanted to talk with the other Jessica, the twins' mother. She needed to thank her for taking care of the boys on such short notice. Then, stop by the mayor’s to divert her share of the rewards to the tavern. It was the least she could do for all she’s put that woman and her daughters through.
She walked away from the sounds of kissing and slams against furniture to the tavern in the middle of town. She wanted to make the most of the last few days she was here and spend them with her mothers.
Even if She tempted Claire the entire time.
Chapter 201: Long-Awaited Sparring
Notes:
CW: Graphic description of a broken arm
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Claire had a good night with her mothers. Their dinner was nice, and their nighttime relaxation in the livingroom was quite peaceful. Jane was tinkering with one of her horse’s harnesses, trying to fix it. Eve was reading a book, while Claire was deep in her thoughts.
She was given ample time to think over and come to terms with the information she learned over the last two weeks. From the Tyrant’s real history to the Goddess’s ritual, the time in peace was enough for her. At the moment, she was more worried about leaving her new lovers and what would happen with the boys.
Jess tried to refuse her payment, but she insisted. The tavern owner wasn’t able to take in any guests that passed through here while the boys filled her tavern, so she would be operating at a loss. With the harvest ending and people returning to their homes, she’d lose out on quite a bit of money.
All Claire hoped for was for Lady Efreit to pull through. Her grandson and former knight talked very highly of the woman, and Claire kind of wanted to meet her. To meet a noble who was different from the others. But she couldn’t. She had to keep moving and gaining levels.
And find Samira.
By the time she was done collecting her thoughts, her mothers were ready for bed. They said their goodnights with a tight, three-way hug with their daughter, before heading to their room. Claire was left in silence before returning to her own room.
She was thankful that none of Her temptations bothered her that night.
Claire wiped the sweat from her forehead. It had been nearly three hours of their training together. Claire was ready to sit down and eat, but her two companions were not.
Ursa and Hannah were staring each other down. They had different philosophies on what the issue was here. Was Ursa far too reckless, or was Hannah far too cautious? Claire knew that it was a mixture of both, but she was shot down when she voiced it. Same with Jasmine.
So, they decided it was finally time. Time for the two to have it their way.
“Is this really a good idea?” Toni asked after handing Claire some water. “They might seriously hurt one another…”
“Got any other ideas?” Jasmine responded with a deep sigh. “I tried to explain why they kept running into one another, but noooo.”
“Do not rob my sister of this,” Elsie demanded to Ana’s embarrassment.
“Elsie!” Ana pulled on her sister’s dress. “D-don’t tell them!”
“What? Why?” Elsie tilted her head at her sister with a sly smile. “Your fantasies were far, far worse when Claire was between them.”
“Elsie!”
Claire chuckled at the two. At least they were having fun. She couldn’t stand the bickering that both warriors were doing. It was excruciating to listen to and try to work with. “Hopefully, this will settle whatever they are so worried about.”
“I doubt it,” Jasmine muttered. She leaned against Claire’s sweaty shoulder, uncaring about the feel. “Just want them to shut the fuck up.”
“It will be interesting to see,” Claire continued. She wrapped her arm around Jasmine and pulled her close. “Hannah has a similar style to me, but she uses an axe or a spear instead of a sword. I do think her defensive-minded fighting is better against Ursa’s.”
“Could be,” Jasmine replied. “But Ursa is not just a warrior. She’s literally a beast in human form. She excels at fighting solo and against larger numbers.”
“Why can’t they just… fuck?” Toni hesitated before swearing since it wasn’t very gentlemanly. He even covered his mouth in shame after saying it. “I mean, Hannah has been going on and on about how attractive Ursa is.”
“Fucking comes after a winner is established,” Jasmine explained. “Have to have a pecking order between them. Their pride demands it.”
“I’m with Ana on this one,” Lily chimed in. She had a tray full of bread and dried meat for the audience. “Would love to see the two go at it…”
Ana flashed her a small smile before being dragged down by her sister. Elsie pulled Ana into her lap so they could watch the fight. And so Elsie could have easy access to tease her sister.
Lily set the tray down beside Claire, knowing she would be the hungriest. Claire was, and she quickly started scarfing down a loaf of bread and breaking away from Jasmine. She would be distracted by the food when the sparring session started.
Jasmine moved to Lily’s side, leaning against her shoulder now. Toni, before taking a moment to think, got closer to Jasmine. He hadn’t really interacted with her very much, outside of serious conversations.
“Mind if I…?” Toni asked sheepishly. He wanted to rest his head against Lily’s lap in front of Jasmine.
Jasmine gave him a small smile and a nod. Toni got situated in front of her, before Jasmine lay her arm on his side. He felt her fingers graze across his exposed midriff before resting on his hip.
With their audience situated, the fight could really start. Not like they knew everyone was watching them.
Ursa growled at the former knight, quickly running out of patience. She, in an unexpected twist, slammed her axe down into the ground. Its head was lodged into the dirt, propping up the handle. She brought her fists up and got into a brawler’s stance.
Hannah’s smile widened before throwing her kite shield and spear to the side. She undid the straps on her armor, and the steel plates slowly clattered to the ground. She stepped out of the pile of discarded armor while cracking her knuckles.
“I like this way better,” Hannah laughed maniacally. She mirrored Ursa, bringing her hands up.
The two stared at each other for only a moment before Ursa charged. The warrior had long since lost her patience. Her charge was met by Hannah changing her stance to a grappler’s, ready to catch the charging warrior. Ursa had a split-second to react, and react she did.
Hannah grabbed the thrown fist, ready to use the woman’s momentum against her. But Ursa had learned. She reeled her head back and slammed it into the knight’s. Her forehead slammed into Hannah’s, sending the two reeling backwards.
Ursa recovered quickly, unbothered by the haze of a head hit. She would have to thank Claire for teaching her about grappling later, if she even remembered to. She was on the recovering woman quickly, landing a punch in Hannah’s hasty guard. It knocked the woman onto her back.
Ursa’s smile broke out as she pressed the advantage. To her, being on her back was the worst position. She couldn’t swing her fists or her axe from that position, so it was an easy victory.
But to Hannah, it was exactly where she wanted to be.
She blocked the downward strikes that Ursa threw in quick succession, her legs wrapping around Ursa’s waist. What Ursa saw as a feeble attempt at blocking and keeping her away was Hannah slowly going on the offensive. She had Ursa’s center of gravity in a leg lock, all it took now was a quick twist.
Ursa stumbled, her last punch glancing off of Hannah’s guard. Her feet failed her, and she was taken to the ground with Hannah’s legs still around her. The knight was quick to readjust her legs, capturing the northerner’s in a vice grip. She quickly isolated one of Ursa’s arms before making her final adjustment.
Claire was paying attention now and knew what came next. Ursa’s straightened arm telegraphed Hannah’s movements. She was going in for an arm bar on the warrior. It surprised Claire with how well and how fast the woman adjusted her position, given her size. Must be from years of experience.
Hannah could have easily kept her leg lock or adjusted into another pinning position, but she wanted more than to win. The knight wanted to assert dominance over the northerner, so she went after the warrior’s arms. Without them, she couldn’t fight.
Ursa found herself with Hannah’s legs across her chest on either side of her right arm. The warrior was still catching up with what just happened. She felt her arm bend in a way it shouldn’t, threatening her elbow. Her attempts to move were thwarted by the knight's leg strength and leverage over the woman.
Under normal circumstances, Hannah’s demands for Ursa to yield would have been met. But Hannah had never faced a Ravian before, nor had she faced a berserker. Ursa did not care about the pain, nor the fact that her arm would bend to the point of breaking.
She only cared about winning.
Ursa let out a mighty roar as she pushed against Hannah. It boomed over the sound of her ligaments and joints popping, then tearing. Their audience could only hear the crack of her bones after the roar reverberated through them.
Hannah was too stunned at the sight to react. Ursa’s strength overcame her leverage and weight as the knight was picked up since she never let go of Ursa’s bent arm. The berserker slammed the knight down on her back, knocking the wind out of her and finally releasing Ursa from her grip.
Ursa’s arm flailed in an unnatural direction when she landed a blow against the recovering knight. A downward left jab to the chin that cracked the knight’s jaw. Ursa’s next blow was with her right arm, a failed strike with her nearly shattered arm. It bounced off the woman before a third strike with her left again sealed the fight.
Ursa would have continued if Claire hadn’t gotten to her feet.
“That’s enough!” Claire yelled a command at the northerner.
Ursa turned to her, her eyes radiating red light from them. It seeped from her eyes like smoke, before they softened. She blinked rapidly, her consciousness slowly coming back. So was the pain. Ursa tilted her head in confusion before her eyes rolled back and she slammed onto the ground unconscious. The pain had gotten to the warrior quickly, and the shock was enough for her to faint.
Claire and Jasmine were the first to make it to the two warriors, both making sure their respective women were still breathing. Hannah’s was labored while Ursa’s was incredibly rapid. The two were not in good shape.
“Of course it would end like this,” Jasmine muttered. Technically, Ursa had won the fight, being the last one standing. But, sadly, Hannah’s arm bar would have counted as a submission depending on how you looked at it. She had Ursa pinned for at least ten seconds before Ursa’s anger took over. Both had a claim to victory. “They are not going to be happy about this.”
“We’ll see,” Claire exhaled in a mixture of relief and annoyance. She had Ursa’s head supported in her lap as the others surrounded them. Ana focused on Hannah with her healing magic first, since Ursa was likely just in shock. “Hopefully, they have new respect for one another.”
Toni was anxious upon seeing Hannah’s state. He clung to her arm tightly while Ana was healing her. “I-I’ll make sure she doesn’t act up again. And thank you, Ana, for healing her.”
Ana nodded at him. “Sh-she needed it.”
Elsie was smirking at her sister. She knew the thoughts racing through Ana’s mind during the fight and what hopefully came next. “I can assure you, it’s her pleasure.”
Hannah’s posture eased, and her breathing evened out. Toni moved to grab her hand and hold it up to his forehead. The singer began to hum, doing the only thing he could to help Hannah.
“I swear to the Goddess,” Jasmine muttered. She let Toni take care of easing Hannah’s pain. “If they fight again, we may have to rethink this entire formation.”
“Could let Ursa do her own thing, like when she went after that other Ravian,” Claire replied. She ran her fingers across the pain-ridden face of the berserker. “May just be easiest.”
Chapter 202: Heading Out Again
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Claire was thankful that there was no bad blood between the two women, at least outwardly. Hannah couldn’t talk the first day due to her jaw, but she was all smiles and laughter the second. For Ursa, she was in a sling for a few days while her arm fully healed. Claire was still impressed that she picked Hannah up from that position. Lily even checked Hannah’s weight to see just how strong Ursa truly was.
210 pounds. That was her weight. Ursa was able to lift 210 pounds of woman up from her back, while the leverage of her own body was used against her. It was starting to make sense why Ursa’s tribe sent her specifically out. Her berserker state gave her insane power.
Claire looked at the two women in awe. Not only Ursa’s strength, but also Hannah’s surprising expertise in grappling. Typically, smaller fighters are taught grappling since it can even the height and weight advantage, but you don’t usually see grappling experts at 6’4”. Claire could only guess why the shieldwoman would learn grappling. Both women had their intrigue, and it wasn’t just Claire who noticed.
Ana was getting far too handsy with the two when she healed them, whether intentionally or not. Claire swore she saw the younger twin drooling after the fight. It made Claire even more curious about what Elsie had said before. She really wanted to know what Ana was thinking about while Claire was between the two.
That’d have to wait until they got on the road, though. They couldn’t spare much time for their usual sex or intimacy since they had to pack and plan. Elizabeth was given Jasmine’s seal and instructions on how to handle Lady Efreit, while the boys were informed as best as possible.
Issues arose when the whole village was informed of the fates of the boys.
Claire’s mother, Eve, was not happy to see them go. Especially Ricky. Her mother had an unhealthy attachment to the boy that Claire had let slide. She had to. It hurt her heart to see the two separate, or when Ricky had to go for the night. It would be rough for Eve if she didn’t outright adopt the boy.
Jane, too. Claire could see the way it affected her more stoic mother. While Jane wasn’t the best at showing her emotions, Claire knew it was rough for Jane. She gently encouraged the two to let Ricky leave with the rest of the boys. What Claire feared was Ricky being ripped away from the two like her brother was. She didn’t think her mothers could handle it again.
That was another reason Claire was so insistent on Jess getting her earnings. She knew her mothers would frequent the bar more after the boys left. It was a token of Claire’s thanks for being there in her stead. She just hoped her mothers would be okay. It would be rough for the two with her gone and then the boys right after.
All Claire could do was make the most of her time with the two and the boy. She watched over the interactions the boy had with the two, feeling both guilty and a bit of joy. She knew she was playing with fire, letting Ricky be so close with her mothers, but she hadn’t seen them smile like that in a long time.
So for now, Claire let it be.
She let them have this little bit of joy before they would have to part. Claire even found herself wishing the two could actually adopt the boy. But that quickly faded with time. It would be best for Ricky to be with Lady Efreit where they could guarantee his safety.
Maybe when Claire gets back, she can send her mothers to the Efreit fief while she rescues Ryley. Have them visit Ricky and the boys long enough to keep them out of harm's way and distracted from what will likely be a public incident. Claire could already feel it.
On their last night before heading out, Claire chose to spend it with her mothers once again. They were joined by Ricky and a few of the other boys. Their house was filled with the boys' playful laughter mixed with Eve and Jane’s laughter. Claire watched on from the side while they all played.
She was reminded about why she was doing this. These boys were robbed of their families. They should have had an actual childhood, not the torture they had to endure. At the very least, they were able to save these boys. They’d hopefully get reunited with their families and protected. That’s all Claire could really hope for.
Claire’s thoughts did take a dark turn, though. She remembered the dead boys from when they reunited with Ursa. The carriages were full of their lifeless bodies. It left her with a cold feeling of despair upon remembering the sight. Her stomach sank while she watched Ricky climb on Jane’s back. That could have been his fate.
Claire swallowed hard. Her mind was falling down the rabbit hole. With images of the boys' lifeless expressions and their pale faces flashing across her mind. The feeling of dread was threatening to take over, but she was left with one question.
Why?
Why kill the boys? It didn’t make any sense. Men made up only 10% of the births already, so why take the chance on killing any of the boys? Create more scarcity and risk a population decline? It just didn’t add up.
Claire rubbed the back of her neck. The missing boys were also found during the census. Where were those boys and men taken? Or were they killed like the others?
Claire was brought back by Ricky approaching her. The boy looked concerned for Claire, and all Claire could do was give him a weak smile. “I’m alright,” Claire whispered to the boy. “Just have a lot on my mind.”
The boy pouted his lip, “You don’t look okay.”
Claire’s smile widened. She could feel the cold feeling leaving her chest. Ricky’s pout was quite cute, so it was hard to feel anything besides a warm feeling. “Probably not. But, I’m fine,” Claire continued.
She opened her arms, and the boy jumped into her embrace. She hugged the boy tightly as she whispered in his ear. “Thank you. I was too deep in thought to really enjoy this moment.”
Claire felt the rest of the lingering feelings of dread leave her body with the boy’s nervous laughter. “Um, you’re welcome. Are you sure you’re okay?”
Claire squeezed him tight before pulling back from the hug. “I am. Don’t worry about me. Have fun.”
“But you leave tomorrow,” The boy said while looking at the ground. “I wanna spend more time with you before we…”
Claire exhaled. She’d been too distracted. She should actually be taking advantage of her time and not just sitting here. “You’re right”
Ricky’s smile beamed at Claire as she stood to join her mothers. Claire was then nearly tackled by three boys, and she was thankful for her new strength. She spent the night with a permanent smile on her face that made her cheeks hurt the following day.
Claire said her goodbyes the next morning. Her mothers were quite tired, but emotional. Ricky and his friends were in tears, which made it harder for her to leave. She wanted to say something about her moms getting too close to the boys, but she held back.
She’d let her mothers have this for now.
She hugged them all tightly before reluctantly leaving. She headed towards the church, which was now their designated meeting spot. She took a moment to drop by the tavern to say her goodbyes to the rest of the rescued boys and to the tavern owner. She made sure to leave more money for Jess before heading towards the church.
She was happy to see Ursa and Hannah getting along. Hannah was whispering to the warrior and making her caramel colored skin turn a bright red. That was a relief and brought brevity to Claire’s emotional morning. Beside them, the rest of her lovers were gathered with their gear.
Claire set her own pack down, noticing she was the last to arrive. She looked over at Jessie, who was sandwiched between Daphne and Lyn. The two’s hands were dangerously close to the outline of Jessie’s erection. She gave her a sly smile.
“Anyone want to take bets on if Lyn or Daphne is the “father” of Jessie’s baby?” Claire asked aloud. She let the shock of what she said settle in while she remembered the ping she got this morning. Her Progenitor of a New Age skill told her that Jessie was now pregnant, but didn’t say by whom.
All eyes turned towards the older Carpenter sister. Jessie’s face grew bright red while the women beside her laughed. “I-I forgot you could see when I…” Jessie replied sheepishly.
“My money is on Lyn,” Elsie cut in with a smug smile. She gave Lyn an approving nod, “From one sister to another.”
“Fine, well, my money is on Daphne,” Jasmine replied to her before throwing actual money down. “I believe in my sister.”
“Anyone else?” Claire asked as she tried to smile. Her cheeks hurt, but she forced the smile. “No one?”
“I-I will,” Ana said sheepishly. “I-I put money on Lyn.”
Ana was rewarded for her bravery by having Elsie tackle her to the ground. The older twin was on top of her sister, planting kisses across her face. “That’s my Ana.”
“Well?” Claire asked the two women beside Jessie. They glanced at one another before shrugging.
“No idea,” Lyn admitted. “We kinda both just…”
“Emptied our balls in her,” Daphne finished for her. It was a crass but aptly put explanation of what they did. Daphne could still taste the aftermath on her tongue.
Claire felt a notable tension rise in the group. Claire shuddered just thinking about the mess the two made of the woman. She cleared her throat and continued.
“Well, I guess we’ll find out when we get back?”
Chapter 203: Back At It
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Claire’s mind and heart were still in Restol, worrying about her mothers, new lovers, and the boys they rescued. She felt the cold emptiness from when Lily was gone, and she didn’t know how she would bear with it. Especially when it came time for the boys to leave. She knew her parents would be extremely emotional. All Claire could do was hope they could handle it.
Maybe it will be better knowing they aren’t being stolen, but protected? Claire hoped that was the case. She just didn’t want to put them through another Ryley situation. She knew she should have cut off the closeness her mothers had with Ricky. But they seemed so peaceful.
Then there were her new lovers. While she wasn’t the closest with the three beforehand, she now had a connection that she dearly missed. They were her new lovers, a part of her harem. Was this even a harem? Well, she would miss the trio nonetheless. She’s just glad they have each other.
Before Claire even realized it, she and Ana had driven all day. It seemed like only minutes ago they were setting off. Claire must have been really zoned out while driving. She exhaled, feeling guilty that she hadn’t been fully present while on her duties. She joined the rest of the group as they set up camp.
Toni, Lily, and Ana were already setting up their cooking equipment, while the rest either helped with stabilizing the carriage or with gathering wood. Claire and Elsie were taking care of the horses while watching the two warriors. It did seem like the two were getting along. They even saw Ursa laugh at one of Hannah’s jokes.
“You know,” Elsie tilted her head. “That might have been the first time I’ve seen her really laugh at something funny. The other times it was manic or with the boys.”
Claire smiled at the northerner while she finished with the horses. It seems that Hannah’s joke was so funny that it had Ursa doubled over. “You might be right.”
“Thank the Goddess they aren’t butting heads anymore,” Elsie sighed. She had a front row seat to just how bad the two worked together while they were running drills. “I cannot imagine having to fight between them.”
“It was horrible,” Claire giggled. Ursa was slowly recovering from her laughter and was trying to catch her breath. “At one point, they both slammed into me. I thought I was a goner.”
“Mmm,” Elsie nodded. Her smile grew, “Ana really enjoyed that part.”
“Did she?” Claire chuckled and looked over at the younger twin. It seems the two warriors were heavily distracting Ana, since she was standing completely still. “You never told me what she was fantasizing about.”
“I didn’t,” Elsie nodded. She wrapped her arms around Claire from behind, her face pressing against the taller woman’s back. “She fantasized about sooo much. I enjoyed the ones with you sandwiched between the two. Imagine that? Hannah and Ursa, in both your holes.”
Claire gulped. She was imagining it, alright. She felt Elsie’s hands slide their way down from her waist to the growing bulge in her pants. “That… does sound hot.”
“Right?” Elsie cooed. “Then, she really wanted to take on all three of you. Think she could handle that?”
“Fuck,” Claire muttered. She looked over at the younger twin. She was staring wide-eyed at the two. It was obvious her sister was filling her in as she spoke.
“Do you think she could?” Elsie repeated. Her thumbs snaked into the waistband of Claire’s pants, readying to take them off.
“That is a lot of…” Claire couldn’t finish the thought.
“Cock?” Elsie giggled. “It’s what she wants.”
“Mhmm,” Claire replied. She felt the gentle night air hit her more and more of her growing erection until they finally landed at her ankles. She felt Elsie’s small hand do its best to wrap around Claire’s shaft. “Elsie…”
“Especially this one,” Elsie kept going. Her other hand found its way under Claire’s cock, to her slick folds. She teased Claire’s pussy with one hand and stroked her cock with the other.
“Elsie,” Jasmine’s voice came from behind. It caused the two to jump. Jasmine giggled and immediately pressed into the two. “How about we sandwich you?”
Elsie was stunned. She felt Jasmine’s breasts press into the back of her head, smushing her face against Claire. She thought she was about to get yelled at, but the assassin surprised her.
“Ummm,” Elsie was trying to recover. Her voice was muffled by Claire’s shirt. “Think Ana would prefer this.”
Claire smiled and shifted to face Elsie. She already missed her lover's touch, but she knew this would be better. She felt Elsie shiver when Claire pressed her chest forward. Elsie was at a perfect height to get her head smashed between the two’s breasts.
“Really?” Claire cooed. “You sure you don’t want to be here? Could have Ana or Toni replace you.”
“Ohh,” Jasmine smiled at Claire in the dim light. “Need to get closer with Toni. Maybe have Lily and Toni join us while Ana gets those two. Then Elsie can just watch. Does that sound good?”
Claire felt Elsie struggle against their grip. She didn’t know this, but Jasmine’s pants were off, and her cock was pressed into Elsie’s lower back. She felt Elsie’s tenting dress poke into her thighs. Elsie let out a pitiful whine.
“Aww,” Claire giggled to Elsie.
Elsie stopped for a moment before an idea struck her. She did have something that could get her out of this. She silently activated her skill, influencing her lovers’ actions. Her Caress of the Goddess didn’t affect Claire like it did Jasmine, but it was enough.
The assassin’s hand found its way around Elsie, right for Claire’s full, aching balls. She massaged them gently before her other hand gripped Claire’s cock. Elsie snickered into Claire’s breasts while Claire fought against her skill.
Unfortunately for Elsie, Claire had a naturally high resistance and could fight against the influence if she wanted to. Claire ignored Jasmine’s hands for now as her own slowly bunched up Elsie’s dress at the waist.
With one quick yank, Elsie’s surroundings went dark. Her dress was pulled over her head, and she felt a brief amount of freedom. That freedom didn’t last as her face was immediately pressed into Claire’s breasts. Only now, she couldn’t see.
“Good thinking,” Jasmine whispered. She hadn’t even realized Elsie did anything. “Really need to start calling you ‘good girl’ again…”
Claire shuddered. That phrase still did quite a bit of sexual damage to her. “Fuck yeah you do.”
Elsie muffled something into Claire’s chest, but Claire couldn’t make it out. She was too busy sliding the elder twin’s panties off and freeing her cock. She felt the heat of her lover’s cock pressing against hers. She thrusted her hips against Elsie, enjoying the feeling.
“Ursa,” Jasmine said in a serious voice. She knew the northerner could hear everything they were doing. “We’ll be stepping away for a bit. Carriage is secure, focus on dinner and securing the campsite.”
“We moving her inside?” Claire asked.
“Have to,” Jasmine smiled. “Or else the others will join.”
Elsie broke free from her titty restraint. “I’d love to have an outdoor orgy.”
Jasmine pressed Elsie’s face deeper into the depths of Claire’s breast. “Shut up.”
Claire giggled. She moved her hand down and picked Elsie up in a Prince carry. “Mmm, after this, we'll go get Toni.”
Jasmine hesitated for a moment. “Fine. But first.”
She grabbed her discarded panties and stuffed them into Elsie’s mouth. The older twin had just gotten free of her dress, only for her mouth to be gagged by used panties. Jasmine cackled at the confusion that crossed Elsie’s face as they headed towards the carriage entrance, with Elsie doing her best to get free of their grip. Claire giggled while feeling Elsie's ineffective hits to her chest.
They left the rest of the camp setup and dinner to the others, who were silently watching the three. It was only when the doors shut to the carriage that they resumed their tasks.
“Aww,” Toni pouted. He heard Claire say his name, so a part of him expected to join them.
Lily hugged the man. “Shh, you’ll have your time. Let them enjoy Elsie first.”
“U-um,” Ana tugged on the man’s white dress. “I-if you’d like… I can tell you what they’re doing to my sister.”
Toni widened his eyes and then tilted his head. The younger twin was looking sheepishly at him. His smile broke out, and he broke free from Lily’s embrace. He hugged the younger twin tightly, “Holy Anka, I never noticed how cute you are!”
Ana was pressed into the man’s chest in shock. She didn’t expect him to react like this. “W-was that a yes?”
Chapter 204: All According to the Plan
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Elsie was far, far more of a mess when Toni entered the carriage. She was being smushed by the two women, Claire lying on her back while Jasmine was taking her from behind. Elsie’s body was limp, and the sounds that were coming out of her were completely slurred. The three had cum and sweat coating their bodies, with pools of it littering the interior.
“Fuck yeah,” Jasmine groaned as she slammed her hips forward. She gripped Elsie’s lithe ass and dug her nails in. She flooded Elsie’s womb with her cum, causing the older twin to let out a long moan. “You’re so much better like this. Less talking and far less smug.”
Toni had regrets about listening to Ana. He thought this was what he wanted, but seeing Elsie’s state made him second-guess things. Jasmine slapped Elsie’s ass, causing her to yelp before her hungry eyes turned to Toni.
He felt like prey.
Toni didn’t expect this from Jasmine, maybe from Ursa, but not the calm, stoic assassin. He didn’t know if he was excited or scared. All he could do was watch Jasmine pull out of a panting Elsie and shoot ropes on the poor girl’s butt. She finished painting Elsie and then got to her feet. Her eyes were full of hunger for the man, while her hand was stroking her still hard cock.
“Toni,” Jasmine half purred, half moaned. “Excellent timing.”
Toni glanced at Claire and Elsie. Claire moved Elsie onto the ground and was checking on her. All Toni could do was stand there while the assassin approached him. “U-um, Ana sai-”
Jasmine pulled him into a deep kiss. He could taste remnants of cum in her mouth and felt her cock pressing into his abdomen. How was she still hard? They’d been in here for almost 45 minutes.
Jasmine broke from the kiss and caressed the man’s face. She took a moment to look him up and down before speaking, “I wasn’t into you when we first met, but now… It’s like you’re glowing for me.”
Toni tilted his head. He didn’t understand what she meant, but he’ll take it as a compliment. “Um, thank you.”
“And you’re so quiet and patient…” Jasmine mumbled to herself. “Unlike our spoiled little princess.”
“Jaz, I think she’s had enough,” Claire replied with a small smile. “I’m guessing you didn’t relax as much as you said you would.”
Jasmine froze. She looked at the ground and then nodded slowly. “Fuck. What gave me away?”
“Last time you were this rabid, it’d been a long while since you destressed,” Claire explained. She thought back to before her new lovers joined. The strange way Jasmine had acted, like her lust built up until she couldn’t even control it. “You would not take no for an answer until I was firm with you.”
“Mmm,” Jasmine groaned. “Can I at least enjoy Toni before… I stop?”
Claire checked Elsie one last time. The older twin's eyes were half closed, and she was still babbling something incoherent. Not to mention the mess that was spilling out from her holes. She was shocked that Jasmine wasn’t cleaning Elsie like she normally would.
“Be gentler with him,” Claire eyed the assassin, who was already feeling the dancer up. Her hands were pulling the skirt he wore up as she kissed his neck. Claire whispered to Elsie, “You okay?”
Elsie nodded weakly. She was slowly catching her breath. “I-I think so,” Elsie’s words were slurred. She looked cumdrunk and tired, but she was recovering.
“Sorry,” Claire brushed her messy hair out of the way. She kissed Elsie’s forehead. “Something is stressing her out, but she’s not telling us. I didn’t expect her to go this hard…”
Elsie waved her hand. It was shaky, but she could move her body now. “It was… surprisingly enjoyable? A-and it made Ana jealous.”
Claire tilted her head. That was surprising. “As long as you’re okay.”
Elsie nodded. Then she took a deep breath. “Actually, I should tell you.”
“Oh, tell me what?” Claire asked. She glanced over at Jasmine, who had Toni kneeling before her. He was only wearing his panties, Jasmine’s cum-covered cock resting on his face.
“Um,” Elsie hesitated. “I noticed she was off too… and I might have used my Caress skill again…”
That genuinely shocked Claire. She took a moment and then planted another kiss on Elsie’s cumsoaked forehead. “Thank you. Hopefully, she will tell us eventually.”
Elsie snorted. “I doubt she’ll do it willingly.”
“That’s true,” Claire smiled. She adjusted the older twin so her head was resting in Claire’s lap, then she did her best to help her. She caressed her hair while the two watched Jasmine get more acquainted with their new party member.
Jasmine was a woman possessed. She was rocking her hips back and forth, testing the limits of Toni’s throat. She wanted more and more from him. Toni was struggling, but surviving. He was the only one of the Scarlet Seraphs to wear makeup, so his tears were quickly bleeding his mascara.
Claire enjoyed the sight. Enjoyed when she could see the pink lipstick marks that he left on Jasmine’s shaft. His usual perfect look was now smudged and disheveled, making him look like a whore. Or what Claire thought one would look like. She’d never actually seen a prostitute before.
Toni was getting used to it now. His eyes were rolled back, and he started bobbing his head back and forth with Jasmine’s thrusts. He would get moments of air before his oxygen was cut off by Jasmine’s cock. He was really starting to enjoy it, and his own erection was causing his pants to tent.
Claire adjusted Elsie so her cock wasn’t pressed into the back of the blond’s head, but now Elsie’s cheek was rubbing against it. She glanced down at his panties, where his erection was struggling to break free. She felt Elsie giggle in her lap.
“So insatiable,” Elsie laughed. Her blue eyes were losing the lust-filled haze. “You can join them, I’m fine.”
Claire shook her head at Elsie. “Aftercare. Need to make sure Jasmine didn’t bully you too hard.”
Elsie bit her lip. “Ana could do this. I can have he-”
Claire put her hand over Elsie’s mouth, cutting her off. She rolled her eyes and said, “I’m doing what I want.”
Elsie muffled something and nodded.
Beside them, Jasmine was able to get her entire shaft into Toni’s mouth. The man’s eyes were just as hazed as Elsie’s were, but he was enthusiastically bobbing his head. Jasmine was saying something under her breath, but Claire couldn’t make it out. All she knew was that Jasmine was close.
She felt Elsie nuzzle against her cock before playfully licking it with her tongue. She didn’t dare look away from Jasmine, though. She wanted to see her lover flood Toni’s throat with her cum.
Jasmine let out a low groan before bottoming out in the poor man’s mouth. She pressed his face into her pelvis as her entire body shuddered. Then, just as Toni’s vision was beginning to blur, she unloaded in his mouth. He felt the searing ropes paint his throat while the woman above him shook. Rope after rope shot down his throat, to the point that he couldn’t keep up with it anymore. Cum shot from the sides of his mouth and even from his nose.
There was too much.
Jasmine let out one last moan before finally relaxing. It wasn’t anywhere near the amount Claire could produce, but it was a lot given how much she already came over the last hour. The man choking on her cock was desperately patting her thigh and trying to pull away from her, his tears running down his face.
Jasmine pulled her softening cock from the man’s mouth. She let him breathe for only a moment before she pulled him to his feet and into a deep kiss. She pressed her tongue into his mouth and got what she could of her own seed from Toni. The dancer melted into the kiss, his thin body nearly going limp in Jasmine’s arms. By the time Jasmine pulled back, Toni’s lungs were screaming for air.
“Goddess,” Jasmine whispered to the man. She looked at his effeminate features and felt the throbbing monster pressed into her thigh. It felt so strange for a man as cute as him to have something so massive. But that wasn’t what she was focused on. It was his look. The disheveled and smudged makeup, the cum dripping from his mouth and nose. “I could get used to this look. May even let the others wear makeup.”
“You should,” Toni’s words were slurred. He had a cumdrunk and oxygen-starved smile on his face as he used Jasmine for support.
“But I thought makeup was a waste of time,” Elsie chimed in with a smug smile. She had finally freed Jasmine from her influence, hoping that this was enough to help.
Jasmine glanced back at Elsie in annoyance. “Do I need to fuck you silly again?”
“No,” Elsie giggled. “You should do that to Ana instead.”
Chapter 205: Totally Stuffed
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The rest of that night was fairly normal, well, at least for the Scarlet Serpahs. Hannah was very much into Toni’s disheveled look and could not keep her hands off him. Jasmine was finally calmed down enough to take over while the rest had fun, so Claire and Ursa decided to make the most of it with Ana.
Elsie was cheering them on from the side, while nursing Lily’s cock, being a supportive older sister to Ana. The two were taking it easier and mainly watching the others have fun. Hannah and Toni were in their own little world for several rounds; the knight could not let go of him.
But Toni did end up needing to take a break. His body was tired, and he could barely hold himself up. Hannah’s cum was leaking from both of his holes, his body covered in his own. He joined Elsie and Lily on the sidelines as the main event finally started. He crawled over and rested on Lily’s thigh while his knight joined the others.
Ana was being propped up by Claire and Ursa, her legs wrapped around her paladin. The two were pistoning in both her holes while Ana was smushed between them. She had a look of pure bliss and was in a state of near constant orgasm. It’d been so long since she’d done this, and she was more than happy.
“How would she feel about a third?”
Elsie was discussing it with Lily while Toni listened. He was still catching his breath while he watched Ana’s cum fly everywhere. He tilted his head and wondered how they cleaned this place.
His thought was immediately interrupted by Ursa’s lustful growl. She bit into Ana’s shoulder, not hard enough to draw blood, but hard enough to hold her still. Her entire body tensed before shaking. From behind, Toni saw her balls convulse between her legs as the northerner knotted Ana.
Claire wasn’t far behind. She let out a mixture of a whine and a moan as Ana’s inner walls got tighter. She could feel the knot grow within Ana, making it harder and harder to move. She was forced deep inside Ana before she joined Ursa.
The two poured their seed deep within Ana, whose head was rolled back. She couldn’t think or speak anymore. All she could do was feel the pleasure and the pain. The tightness and cramp feeling of having the two cocks within her, and the growing amount of seed. Her flat belly expanded in pulses with each string of cum the two shot into her.
Hannah was tempted to mount Ursa while she was distracted. Get a little revenge for breaking her jaw, but she held back. That would set her off, and Hannah wouldn’t want to do that again. So she stayed by the side and admired the northerner’s chiseled body.
Almost a minute of pure bliss passed before the two were done. Ana was letting out a tired moan as Ursa’s knot slowly diminished. Claire was able to move finally, and with that came a flood of cum. It gushed onto the floor, creating puddles of thick white seed beneath them. Claire pulled all the way out and let the poor girl breathe. Ursa let go of her shoulder, leaving bite marks on her pale skin. The two gently set her down as more and more of their cum flooded the carriage.
“I hope she’s got one more in her,” Hannah said with a sultry laugh. “Elsie said she’d enjoy all three of us.”
Claire was concerned for Ana, so she glanced at Elsie. The older twin was biting her lip, too distracted by exploring Toni’s body. “Elsie?”
“Hmm?” Elsie asked as she gently played with Toni’s nipple.
“Is Ana okay?”
Elsie paused and stared off into space. “Elated. She’s ready for Hannah, too.” She said, then went back to teasing Toni’s puffy nipples.
Claire exhaled. She surprisingly had one more in her. She looked down at the now giggling younger twin, her usually pale skin a shade redder due to all the pleasure. Her cock was half hard and had cum trickling out of it.
“Tell us if we need to stop,” Claire told Elsie.
Elsie waved her hand, then playfully bit Toni. He made a yelp so cute that all three women who surrounded Ana looked at him. A short pause and several temptations later, the three focused on Ana.
“How do you wanna do this?” Hannah asked before playfully smacking Ursa’s butt. Another brief pause while Claire panicked. She didn’t know how the berserker would react, but she only rolled her eyes.
“What would you prefer? Mouth, pussy, or ass?” Claire asked, a bit awkwardly.
“Mmm,” Hannah tilted her head. “Used Toni’s mouth and ass already, I think I’d like some pussy.”
“Okay, um, Ursa?” Claire asked.
The northerner pointed to her own mouth. Claire nodded.
“And are you okay with… her pussy having our cum in it?” Claire asked the knight.
Hannah was taken aback. She had a bewildered look on her face before responding. “Doesn’t that make it feel better? Knowing someone else just used her?”
“Had to ask,” Claire chuckled nervously. “Okay. Hannah, lie on your back. We’ll have Ana lie on top of you, I’ll kneel behind her, and Ursa…”
Ursa had a wicked smile on her face. She already knew what she got to do.
“Fuck,” Hannah muttered. “Whatever.”
Hannah lay down, and Claire moved Ana on top of her. The knight was quite gentle with the younger twin, holding her close. Claire moved behind her, kneeling between Hannah’s legs. Their cocks were pressed together, ready to stuff Ana. Ursa gave one last smile to Hannah before straddling her face. The northerner enjoyed the feeling of her balls resting on Hannah’s face.
And secretly, so did Hannah.
Ana roused for her lust-filled slumber and was met with Ursa’s cock. It was in its sheath at the moment, but Ana was ready for it. She licked the flesh around Ursa’s cock, ready for more. Ursa pulled her hair from her face and held it in a ponytail, then smiled at Claire.
“Elsie,” Claire called for her. “Please let us know if it’s too much.”
Elsie was not paying attention. She and Lily were too busy playing with Toni’s body.
Ursa let out a yelp. Hannah was sucking on the northerner’s balls. Claire shook her head, feeling Hannah’s cock throb against hers. She guided Hannah’s cock to Ana’s cum-soaked folds and pushed it in. Then, she pressed hers into Ana’s gaping anus. She could feel Ursa’s cum surround her cock as she pressed forward. She used it as lubrication to bottom out deep within Ana.
“Ursa,” Claire moaned. “Be gentle with her, okay? Be a good girl.”
Ursa nodded her head enthusiastically as her cock hardened. She playfully slapped Ana’s face with her growing cock, splashing precum all over her cumdrunk face. She then pressed the tip right against the twin's mouth and reveled in the feeling of Hannah’s mouth sucking on her balls.
Claire pushed forward, sending Ana straight into Ursa. The younger twin got more than a mouthful of Ursa’s cock, nearly choking on it. Her gagging only spurred the three women on. Their lust was overtaking them as they all started thrusting. Hannah was thrusting the fastest underneath Claire, while Claire did her best to keep up. Ursa didn’t move, she held Ana’s hair back and let the other two’s thrust push Ana back and forth on her cock.
She had that hungry smile while looking deep into Ana’s eyes. The blonde’s tears were flowing from the cock in her mouth, a natural reaction to choking, but she was far more than elated. This is exactly what she wanted. Well, maybe a bit more if another could fit. But staring into Ursa’s hungry red eyes while her body was used by three women was a dream come true. All her holes were completely stuffed.
She was in heaven. Feeling the pleasure and pain, the crampiness of their size within her. The cum from the previous rounds was still inside her, still warming her insides and sloshing around. She tried to moan or say something, but all that came out was sputtering and gagging noises. The younger twin’s mind was ready to give up on her.
Hannah was enjoying the view. She had her eyes on the northerner’s pussy as it dripped arousal on her face. She unlatched her mouth from the orb and moved her tongue to Ursa’s folds. The northerner tensed up for a moment before letting out a mix between a moan and a whimper. The knight was using her adept tongue to pleasure the woman. Teasing her clit with her tongue before moving on to her insides. Hannah was giggling into Ursa’s warm embrace from the sounds the woman was making. She enjoyed Ursa’s moans that turned into howls at the end.
Claire was thrusting, feeling Hannah’s cock pressing against hers inside Ana. She loved this feeling. The feeling of her lover’s bowels and feeling another cock pistoning in her pussy. It was what she lived for. So was Ursa’s cum coating her cock, it made excellent lube and only added to her pleasure. Sharing the same hole, feeling her lover’s seed, and then mixing their cum within Ana.
She gripped Ana’s butt tightly and threw her head back. She was done playing it safe with Ana. She knew her lover was enjoying this with how much her insides clung to Claire’s cock. She could feel each pulse of Ana’s orgasm each time the blonde tensed up, could feel how close her lovers are.
Hannah pulled back from Ursa to moan. Her mouth was coated with a mix of saliva and Ursa’s feminine arousal. She giggled before taking a moment to catch her breath. “You taste divine, Ursa.”
Ursa let out a cute yip. Something that finally pulled Elsie away from Toni’s body. She had her face pressed between his butt and was licking Hannah’s cum that was leaking from it.
“Um,” Elsie cleared her throat. She licked the remnants of Hannah’s cum from her lips and continued, “She’s almost passed out.”
None of them was listening. They were too focused on their own pleasure. They kept thrusting within Ana’s nearly limp body. Hannah felt the puddle of cum that seeped between her and Ana’s bodies, and was ready to bust herself. She let out a groan before planting her lips on Ursa’s pussy. She sucked as much of the northerner’s arousal before she finally released.
Claire felt Hanna slam her hips forward, then each and every pulse as she filled Ana with her seed. Claire could feel Ana’s womb start to fill, making her body convulse. She looked at Ursa, who was doing the same. Her body was shaking, and Hannah got to feel her balls convulse as she filled Ana’s throat. Then, it was Claire’s turn.
She slammed forward and rested her chest against Ana’s back, then exploded. The three were filling Ana’s insides in unison, leading to Ana’s mind nearly breaking. Elsie couldn’t read her thoughts anymore, they were just internal moans. Her sister’s belly expanded against Hannah’s, making her look as though she were pregnant. Like really pregnant.
Claire gently pulled back after coming down from her high. Next was Ursa, who was getting dangerously close to actually choking Ana out. Her cock didn’t knot this time, so it was much easier. Cum gushed out of Ana’s mouth and ass, spilling all over Hannah’s face and thighs. She got some of it in her mouth and was drinking whatever she could.
“Fuck,” Elsie mumbled. “I think she’s broken.”
Chapter 206: A Bit About Hannah
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Thankfully, they weren’t very far from society, so watch wasn’t exactly necessary. It allowed the exhausted members to sleep through the night, while only a few were needed for watch. Jasmine and Ursa took turns that night and spent most of the day traveling to sleep. Overall, it was a peaceful night and day as they headed for their first contract. The only real issue was the carriage starting to get cramped with all their gear, and members stuffed into it.
They’d need another carriage, or maybe a larger one, if they did get more members. Not to mention how they’d fit a 20-foot-long Lamia in here. Claire was just praying they didn’t find Samira on this trip. There was little room to fit someone with her body in this carriage. They would have to find another carriage or maybe a trailer for the woman.
That aside, there was just enough room for six people in the back without feeling too cramped. There was room for Lily’s portable workbench, where she was teaching both Toni and Hannah about her craft. They were curious about the potions Hannah had to take each morning, so Lily showed them her birth control potions. Then, she kept going with the basics. While Toni was enthralled in learning about Alchemy, Hannah was trying not to fall asleep.
Claire was still overjoyed that the two fit almost seamlessly in with her lovers. There might have been friction between Hannah and Ursa, but Claire hoped that was over. She’d seen the two interact since then, and it seemed friendly. Maybe they just needed to see how strong the other was?
Claire didn’t know. But she won’t lie, she was scared she’d have to be stricter with Ursa. Claire hated scolding her pets back home. Whether it was yelling or punishing the dog, it just made her feel sad. She hated how their dog’s ears would fold back, and it’d pout. She could never do that to Ursa.
Claire chuckled to herself. Comparing Ursa to her pet dog felt wrong, but also right. It was confusing to really put into words. She had so many mannerisms that reminded Claire of a dog, but she was a fully functioning human. She’d have to see if it was common for Ravians to pick up canine habits with their blessings. Maybe Claire could train her to do tricks.
That made her laugh again.
Ursa sitting or rolling over on command. Reward her with treats every time she does it properly. Claire was having fun picturing Ursa doing all the different tricks, like how Jane taught their dog. Rolling over or presenting would have a much different connotation in this case. So would wagging her “tail.”
Claire glanced at the northerner, who was fast asleep. She was leaning against Jasmine, who was also asleep. Claire’s smile slowly faded as she looked at Jasmine. Something was bothering her. Claire couldn’t quite understand how she knew that, but she did.
Jasmine just felt off.
Like she was forcing her emotions. It was hard to explain unless you noticed it. Like the night before, she would have scolded Elsie for being distracted from her duties. She’d never miss an opportunity to do that; it was a part of their banter. But it was missing last night.
Claire wasn’t the only one to catch that, either. Elsie practically sacrificed herself to help Jasmine destress or loosen up. Something that would have surprised Claire six months ago, but she’s found Elsie to be a lot more selfless than she lets on. She may act spoiled, but that’s all it is. Especially when it came to Ana. Maybe that level of care was broadened to the rest of them.
Claire nicked her finger with her knife and winced. She’d picked up whittling again after getting bored with it before, but her thoughts distracted her. She sucked on the cut to clean the blood, then put her knife down.
“Probably shouldn’t be distracted while doing this,” Claire muttered to herself.
“Was going to warn you not to do it in a moving carriage, too,” Hannah smirked. She grabbed one of Lily’s bandages and moved close to Claire. She was obviously looking for any excuse to leave Lily’s lecture. “Let me.”
“Thank you,” Clair nodded. She held out her hand and let Hannah wrap a bandage around it. “Though I won’t even need a bandage. My aura will take care of it in a bit.”
“Nah,” Hannah smiled. She glanced back at Lily and Toni, who were working on a potion together. “I was bored.”
Claire giggled. She’s so straightforward. “That is fair. I’m not the best with magic either. Too many theories and formulas to remember.”
“Not only that,” Hannah relaxed beside her. “It’s not as fun as fighting. You sit too far back from the actual fight, so you can’t use weapons. Maybe a bow, but that’s the same idea. At least when I throw my spear, I need to be kinda close.”
“Interesting,” Claire smiled. “I wasn’t thinking about that. I know it’s far safer in the back. But that doesn’t concern you, does it?”
“Far more boring, more like,” Hannah chuckled to herself. She shook her head and glanced back at Toni. “No. I’m a knight. I do not concern myself with my own safety.”
“That’s why my mothers didn’t want me to become a knight. Didn’t want me sacrificing myself for some noblewoman,” Claire nodded. Had she not been contacted by a Goddess, she would have been enrolling for a position as a squire soon. Or for one of the academies. “Not like what I’m doing now is any different.”
Hannah shrugged. “My mothers were knights, and so are my sisters. It was expected of me. Not like I wouldn’t have chosen this path.”
“Oh?” Claire tilted her head. “Is that who taught you grappling?”
“Not grappling, no,” Hannah shook her head with a smile. “That I learned from my mentor that I squired for. She was extremely short for a knight and not someone I was looking forward to studying under. I didn’t think I could learn anything from anyone at that time, given my sisters and moms, so I got cocky and challenged her to a fight. If I won, she’d fast-track me to knighthood, then if I lost, I’d stop resisting her teaching.”
“And you lost?” Claire asked after a moment of Hannah’s silence.
“Fuck yeah I did.” Hannah chuckled. She had a nostalgic look on her face as she recalled her former mentor. “Imagine someone as big as me getting choked out by one of those twins. It was not pretty.”
Claire laughed at the thought. Elsie or Ana putting Hannah in a chokehold. There was nearly a full foot between Hannah and the twins, which made their fighting seem comical. It’d be like Hannah was fighting a kid.
“I woke up a minute later,” Hannah continued. “No idea what happened or where I was. She was standing over me with one of the smuggest looks I have ever seen. I was so pissed off that I spent months learning grappling.”
Claire chuckled. “Really? You learned it out of spite?”
“Oh yeah,” Hannah nodded. “I had to compete all my life for shit with my sisters, I do my best with a clear enemy.”
“So why do you still use it?” Claire continued. “You’d be a stronger striker.”
“She still fucking beat me,” Hannah was quick to reply. She looked at the ground and exhaled. “All this muscle and height, and I lost to a scrawny bitch. She looked even… smugger? More smug…?” Hannah scratched her head. “You know what I mean.”
Claire burst out laughing. “Really? She still beat you? And now you use it to get better to fight her again?”
“Yes!” Hannah clapped her hands together. “That. I’ve challenged her every year since becoming a knight and still fucking lose. 3 fucking years of losing and it’s driving me crazy.”
Jasmine and Ursa stirred from their slumber. Hannah’s clap had awoken the two. They rubbed the sleep out of their eyes before Jasmine stood up to stretch. Claire’s eyes darted to the exposed midriff as her shirt rode up. Ursa lay back down, not quite ready to get up.
“Sorry, Jasmine,” Hannah apologized. “Got too excited.”
“It’s all good,” Jasmine yawned. She finished her stretch, much to Claire’s dismay. “Judging by the time, I was wanting to get up soon anyway.”
“Well, then, you're welcome?” Hannah giggled.
Jasmine rolled her eyes and sighed with a small smile. “Sure, thank you. But I’m more curious about your plan for beating your mentor.”
“Huh?” Hannah blinked. “Were you not asleep?”
“I was,” Jasmine chuckled. She sat beside Ursa, who quickly adjusted to rest her head on Jasmine's lap. The northerner was too tired to care where she lay her head at the moment. “But is it surprising that I have skills that let me remember conversations I’ve heard in my sleep?”
Hannah blinked rapidly. She hadn’t heard about any skill like that. She was about to say something when Jasmine held up her hand. She let out a gentle laugh to not disturb Ursa, then explained.
“No, I woke up when Claire cut her finger,” Jasmine explained. She looked down at the northerner, who was back to sleep already. “Didn’t want to wake Ursa, so I pretended. Not often she cuddles up to me.”
Claire snorted. Even Jasmine was treating Ursa like a dog.
Chapter 207: Clash of Moods
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The next couple of days were more of the same. They got back into the feeling of traveling, with the watch being far easier with two more people. Instead of a rotation of watch, where two people got the night off, and the rest had it until they rotated through all six people, they could switch off. Four people one night, and then the other four the next night. It was far nicer and let them catch up on the sleep they missed more easily. While Toni wasn’t a fighter, nor had he ever been on watch before, he was able to learn. It helped that they weren’t in a dangerous area, so they could take time to teach the sheltered man what to look for.
Toni was more than happy to join in. He’d always been fascinated by knights and adventurers, so he was up for almost anything. Even the boring stuff, like how to properly dispose of food scraps, so as not attract predators. Jasmine could hardly keep a straight face while explaining everything to him because of his enthusiasm. She found it hard to contain her own smile while teaching him the most basic of things.
It was the same with all the other aspects of adventuring or their own professions. He was so excited for his first time in the driver’s seat that he talked the entire day until he lost his voice. Claire sat beside him that day while he practically narrated the scenery that passed by. When he wasn’t learning something, he was writing music. He had several notebooks with empty music sheets that he would fill in at night. Other nights, he’d be experimenting with his lute or guitar to get the right melody. He brought a certain amount of calming noise that they didn’t have the last time around.
Usually, nights were filled with either their moans or silence, but with Toni, there was music. When they’d be cooking or relaxing before the first watch, Toni would be playing a comforting tune or humming to himself. Even when they were working around camp, his humming would help the other get into rhythm and be more efficient. It was something that was missing from their last expedition.
Claire enjoyed almost every moment of her time with the five, then six of her lovers back then. But with Toni and Hannah, there were more hands to help and a seemingly endless supply of positive emotions that radiated from Toni. He was almost always smiling or laughing, like he was having the time of his life. Even during the mundane parts of traveling, he was so excited to see all of it. It was like having an overexcited kid on a ride-along.
He was also excited to learn about the other magic professions. While he knew quite a bit about combat classes, he hadn’t met many mages. He spent a lot of time with Lily and the twins to learn more about their magic. The funniest interactions came from Toni and Ana. His overexcited tone and mannerisms contrasted with her shy personality so well. Every time she explained something, and he excitedly asked a question, Ana would flinch and take a moment to compose herself. Then she’d get flushed in the face and stumble through an explanation.
Hannah, on the other hand, brought experience that let Ursa and Jasmine relax more. While Claire and the twins had more experience than others their age, they couldn’t match a knight of three years. She was serious when she needed to be and brought a different perspective on routines. Claire hoped that with Hannah around, Jasmine wouldn’t stay up for days on end like last time. She hoped that Jasmine could ease up on taking every responsibility on herself. But Claire knew it’d take time.
Beyond that, Jasmine was still acting off.
Claire and Elsie weren’t the only ones to notice either. Lily asked Claire in private if she noticed anything. During her routine physical checkups, Jasmine’s heart rate and breaths per minute were elevated, along with an increase in blood pressure. All signs of stress, but when asked, Jasmine would just dodge the question.
Ursa, too. She’d noticed how different Jasmine’s body was acting with her elevated heart rate, but she didn’t have the social skills to really ask. So she went to Claire as well. But Claire could only confirm she noticed the same. Any attempt at getting Jasmine to speak led to her dodging or abruptly leaving the conversation.
All they could do was wait for her. Claire didn’t like it, but she knew it was the only way. Jasmine would either suppress the emotions to the point of bursting or slip up. There was no coaxing it out of her. Jasmine only accidentally let slip that she’d seen Marcellus in her dreams, something she’d kept secret for her entire life. If she was able to keep an omen like that a secret for that long, whatever was troubling her now would be hard to pull out of her.
So Claire was just left with a small amount of hope that Jasmine would crack. It wasn’t healthy for the assassin, but it was the only real way for Jasmine to open up. Lily knew this best. Her lifelong friend took almost a decade to even talk about her mothers and how it affected her. All they could hope for was that it didn’t take too long.
That was the underlying feeling while they traveled to their first destination. They had a cheerful man who was almost always singing or dancing, and then there was Jasmine’s issue. Between moments of genuine happiness and glee, Claire would glance at a spaced-out Jasmine. Those cold, grey eyes blankly stared out the window or at the floor, like she wasn’t even there.
But Claire could only wait.
She hated every time she noticed. That feeling of hopelessness after she noticed Jasmine zoning out. Or when she’d fake a smile or interaction. Even the two new members started to notice Jasmine’s behavior. Toni did his best to coax something out of her in quiet moments, and for a brief moment, Claire was hopeful. But she just kept avoiding his questions and hiding her emotions.
It put a damper on moments that should be filled with joy or laughter. While it wasn’t always noticeable, it was just under the surface of every interaction. The only times she truly felt present were when they were intimate or when they were cuddling afterwards. For those brief moments, Claire got the real Jasmine back. It wasn’t a woman so focused on something she could hardly act normally; it was the woman she’d fallen in love with. Those were the brief glimpses of hope that Claire had for Jasmine to open up finally.
But it never happened.
In almost two weeks of traveling, there were only a handful of times it looked like Jasmine was going to break. Like she was on the verge of tears from holding it in was too much. But then her eyes would go cold again. The brief moments of weakness passed, and she’d return to the professional assassin. Claire’s heart would nearly break after seeing her like that, and she’d have to pretend not to notice while holding her close.
Claire was thankful for Toni’s presence. Otherwise, the entire trip would be unbearable. His humming or instruments filled in the silent moments that usually led to Claire’s thoughts taking over. The rambling of questions or speculations was silenced by his calming music. It was easier to concentrate on the music rather than letting her mind wander. Otherwise, she might have gone insane with worry.
By the time they made it to their first destination, Toni was the only one in good spirits. The rest of the Scarlet Seraphs were cautiously watching Jasmine and how different she seemed. Even Hannah, who barely knew the woman, picked up the odd behaviors of the rest of them. She, too, asked Claire about the odd behavior, but all Claire could do was shrug. They didn’t know what was bothering Jasmine or how to get her to talk. They had to hope Jasmine found the courage to talk about it.
Or maybe combat might help clear the stress she has.
That was another hope Claire had. Maybe she just needed to focus on fighting and relieve the stress she’d built up, then she could be vulnerable. But it was hard to even be hopeful for that, given how the last two weeks were.
Chapter 208: Fun Fact About Trolls
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Claire wanted to drive the last day before they arrived at their first destination. She needed to take her mind off Jasmine for the day, give her time to think about what she could do to help. It was nice to have Lily beside her, because the alchemist was in the same state. Both were silently contemplating how best to help their lover.
Also, Claire was thinking about how to handle their first mission. How would she look at goblins the same after meeting Firewater and his kinsmen? She felt like she’d see the admiral captain’s face with every goblin she slew. She missed the goblin, surprisingly. He had so much more personality than she would have assumed. She just hoped that she wouldn’t hesitate when fighting these goblins.
Claire sighed. They still had roughly six hours of traveling left, then they’d be at the village. She glanced at Lily, who was deep in thought herself.
“I hope fighting is a good distraction for her,” Claire sighed again. She knew exactly what Lily was thinking about. “Maybe distract her long enough to slip up or be forgotten.”
“We can only hope,” Lily frowned. She was thinking of all the potential reasons Jasmine could be stressed or upset. “It reminds me of when she was younger. How she’d act on one of her mothers’ birthdays. Distant and fake feeling.”
“Really?” Claire blinked. She hadn’t thought too much about the reason, since she didn’t have any clues. “Is one coming up?”
Lily shook her head. “One is in the spring, and the other is midsummer. So no…”
“Anything else you can think of?” Claire asked. She pulled the alchemist into her arms, letting her rest her head on Claire’s shoulder. “She never told me these things.”
Lily shook her head. “No. Um, she only really told me about her mothers. And finding her birth mother as a slave.”
“Is that date close?” Claire asked in a whisper.
“No, that was in the spring,” Lily sighed. “Which is why it’s been bugging me. The behaviors are the same, but we aren’t close to any dates that’d set her off. Plus, she didn’t act like this earlier this year. She was too focused on training you.”
“Could be something she just never told you,” Claire exhaled. She clung to Lily tightly in reassurance. “Like with Marcellus.”
“Maybe,” Lily whispered back. “Then I’d have absolutely no clue, and it’s been bugging me.”
“And the waiting is killing you, right?” Claire asked.
Lily nodded. “I just want to help, but she’s not letting me.”
Claire took a deep breath. She watched the road for a moment to think. “I do too.”
“Gods,” Lily wrapped her arms around Claire’s waist. “I hoped she’d gotten past this bad habit… I mean, we are lovers and all, now.”
“Yeah, me too,” Claire sighed. “I thought her telling me about her mothers would be the start of her opening up more. But that was one conversation…”
“Took me 10 years of being her best friend to hear that,” Lily forced a laugh. “But enough of that topic. It’s depressing.”
Claire nodded. She tightened her grip on the alchemist and whispered, “Any other topic you want to discuss?”
“Mmm,” Lily bit her lip. “I’d like to go back to our conversation about the Tyrant. I have a bit more I want to talk about.”
“Oh?” Claire tilted her head. “Anything important?”
“Maybe? Hard to tell, really.” Lily scrunched her eyebrow. “He was a veterinarian before He was a hero. His parents ran a clinic for animals and monsters. At the time, there wasn’t a major distinction between the two.”
“Really?” Claire tilted her head. Her eyes remained on the road as she digested what Lily said. “So monsters were like animals?”
“I believe so,” Lily whispered. She recalled the information from the book about the last heroes. “There was no mention of the rancid smell or intelligence beyond animals. One excerpt talked about trolls…”
Lily pulled away from Claire and turned her attention to Lily. “These trolls couldn’t speak. They could only grunt or make noises and were solitary creatures, nothing like the trolls today. They were actually docile!”
“What?” Claire blinked. “They didn’t attack people?”
“No!” Lily exclaimed. “They were even vegetarians. Their diet was entirely made up of leaves and berries.”
That baffled Claire to the point she couldn’t even think. Lily rummaged through her bag and found the book containing all the propaganda from the Tyrant’s time. She sifted through the pages for what she was looking for. She found the recreation of His family clinic.
“See, they have teeth closer to our back teeth, the molars.” Lily pointed to the smiling troll. She pushed up her glasses and continued, “No jagged teeth to pierce flesh. They don’t even have the pointy canine teeth like us. This poster was about taking care of one’s teeth health.”
Claire looked at Lily’s mouth, where she was pointing to her third tooth from the middle. Then she glanced at the preserved painting, where He was standing beside a troll. It was still jarring to see him so thin and small. Then there was the troll. It didn’t have patchy hair or hate-filled eyes. Its fur or hair was thick and brown, and its smile seemed so friendly. Not like the smile of that other one.
She shivered upon remembering its smile, “That’s… interesting. What changed?”
Lily shook her head. “I don’t know. This is the only record I could find with trolls being herbivores. I thought they always hunted humans and animals for food.”
“Could be another punishment from the Gods,” Claire glanced back at the road. “You know, like His curse.”
Lily nodded. “That could be it. Turn His previous passion into a plague on mankind sounds poetic enough for the Gods.”
“Could be,” Claire took a deep breath. “At what point is the punishment too much, though?”
“Mmm,” Lily pursed her lips. “The Gods are… I think the best word might be petty. Or maybe insecure? We don’t usually punish the daughter for the mother’s crime, but they did. Their power was threatened, and they made sure it was never threatened again.”
“Maybe extra is a better word for them,” Claire giggled. Her own Goddess seemed to always be a bit out there. “But I see what you mean. I didn’t even connect His passion for monsters to the monsters of today. What got you thinking about it?”
“Mostly rereading these books,” Lily closed the book and placed it back into her bag. “I think it’s interesting to know what civilization was like back then. Did you know men were the head of the house and were primarily combatants of His era? Like women weren’t uncommon on the battlefield, but most of the fighters were men. I just find that so interesting.”
“I did know that,” Claire nodded. She, too, thought it was interesting when she learned about it in the past. “Um, it makes a bit more sense when you think about it. Like if we had equal numbers of men and women, women would need 9 months to carry a child and men… just need to cum once.”
“Right!” Lily perked up. “That was all over the propaganda in the book. “Protect your mothers, sisters, wives, and daughters against the demons” was a very common slogan at the time.”
“It feels so weird to think about,” Claire chuckled. She watched the road as she spoke and wrapped her arm back around Lily’s waist. “It’s hard to even comprehend that men were more like Firewater back then. Taller than us with facial hair. I didn’t even know humans could grow facial hair like giants.”
“Well, technically, we do have hair on our faces. They just are near see-through and help block our pores,” Lily started. She got comfortable in Claire’s grip again. “But nothing like Firewater. You couldn’t even see his chin or jawline.”
“It was jarring,” Claire mumbled. “Like uncanny.”
“It was,” Lily sighed. “Must have been worse for Jaz. Seeing the Lord of the Dead in the flesh.”
“Yeah,” Claire swallowed. They took a moment to think about their companion and her reaction to the goblin man. Then, to her current issue. “Wonder why he looks like him so much.”
“Oh, right,” Lily smiled. “He was said to be a demigod back when he was a human. That was also on his posters. So he could be Marcellus’s son.”
Claire blinked. Heroes were one thing, but demigods were an entirely different taboo. There hadn’t been a demigod since long before the Tyrant. Well, from what they know of history at least. “I thought they swore off mating with mortals.”
“They did, yes,” Lily nodded. “But when has that ever stopped them?”
Chapter 209: Ghost from the Past
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They made it to the village right when the sun was setting. They decided to just camp on the outskirts and deal with everything the next morning. Claire got out of the driver’s seat and helped Lily down. She carried the tired alchemist into the back, where, surprisingly, her companions weren’t in the throes of lust. Instead, they just filed out and started on the camp.
Claire was confused for a moment before Elsie explained to her. “Jasmine said the goblins are close by. Don’t want to be caught off guard, even if they are goblins.”
Claire nodded and glanced at their surroundings. “Never underestimate them; they have numbers.”
“Indeed,” Elsie smiled. Then she leaned in and whispered into Claire’s ear. She had to get on her tiptoes and lean against Claire, but she made it. “But really, it’s to test if Toni is ready for the watch. Goblins are like 10 miles away from here.”
Claire chuckled. “That sounds like something Jasmine would do.”
“She seemed a bit better today,” Elsie added. “Was less spaced out and all.”
Lily let out a deep exhale. “Thank the Gods.”
“Was very hard not to jump her the moment she started acting normal,” Elsie giggled. She looked over at Jasmine, who was directing Toni.
“Well, hopefully, she explains herself,” Claire sighed. She looked over at Jasmine, too. “Otherwise, she might go back after we leave.”
“Any ideas about what’s causing it?” Elsie asked Lily.
The alchemist just shook her head. “We talked about what could cause it, but it was… inconclusive.”
“Ana and I couldn’t think of anything either,” Elsie agreed. She looked over at her sister, who was getting dinner ready. “We couldn’t come up with anything. Maybe residuals from Ursa and Hannah’s fight. Or her mothers, but we don’t know when those dates were.”
Lily shook her head again. “Earlier in the year. Can’t be the anniversaries.”
Elsie sighed. “Gods, can’t she just let us know?”
Lily chuckled. “No. Be too easy.”
“And she calls me a brat.”
“Just continue waiting,” Claire said. She could feel her stomach grumble after seeing their food. She started walking over to help as she continued. “It’s all we can do.”
Jasmine did seem more present during dinner and cleanup. She felt more normal than she’d been for the past two weeks. She was making jokes and returning advances, without spacing out. Maybe what she was worried about passed, or maybe she got over it naturally. Claire wasn’t sure, but she would take advantage of these moments.
She cuddled up to the assassin when it was finally time for bed, clinging tightly to her. Claire nestled her face into Jasmine’s back. She felt Jasmine relax in her arms, her hands grabbing Claire’s. She let out a deep sigh as her whole body seemed to completely relax in Claire’s embrace.
“Jazz,” Claire whispered in her ear. “Are you okay?”
She felt the woman stiffen for a moment before rolling to face Claire. She had a sad smile on her face, “I am now. Sorry for scaring you. Something from my past cropped back up…”
“Your old adventuring group or from your mothers?” Claire asked hesitantly.
“The old group. One member reached out to Elizabeth about me.” Jasmine explained. She shuffled and wrapped Claire in a tight hug. “They claimed to just want to talk, but part of me thinks they want revenge.”
“For what you did after finding your mother?”
Jasmine just nodded. Then, she leaned in and rested her head on Claire’s chest. She could hear her lover’s heartbeat, which soothed her. “She still might be angry for my… outburst. But she couldn’t stop me then. What hope does she have now?”
Claire felt reassured that Jasmine was giggling. She hoped that this truly was what was bothering Jasmine. Lily was right, it did have to do with her mother. The old companion must have brought all the bad memories back.
Claire relaxed, letting out a deep exhale. “Thank the Goddess. We were so worried.”
“Sorry,” Jasmine replied. She heard Lily shuffling behind her. She felt the alchemist’s arms wrapping around her waist. “I seize up when it comes to these things…”
“We know,” Lily whispered. She settled behind Jasmine, pressing closely to her lover’s back. “Please let us in. We want to help you.”
Jasmine nodded into Claire’s chest. “I-I’ll try.”
“You said I should lean on you when I need it,” Claire whispered to her. She could feel Jasmine shaking, almost like she was about to cry. “Please… Please do the same. I can’t handle you trying to shoulder these things alone.”
Jasmine nodded again. Claire felt Jasmine’s tears landing on her shirt and the woman’s muffled whispers. She ran her fingers through Jasmine’s hair in hopes of calming her down. Lily pressed closer behind her, pinning her between the two. They did their best to help Jasmine as she silently cried. None of them even remembered falling asleep that night.
When Claire was woken up for watch by Ursa, the northerner had a worried look. She had nothing to report and was quick to replace Claire. She cuddled close to Jasmine, who surprisingly hadn’t woken up. The northerner petted Jasmine’s head in her own attempt to soothe her before Claire was forced to leave the carriage. She wanted to watch Ursa be comforting for longer, but she also had her duty.
It did give her a lot of time to digest what Jasmine told them. One of her former companions reached out to Jasmine while they were in Restol. It explains why she never relaxed like she promised she would.
Claire’s chest tightened.
Maybe it was her ex-girlfriend. While she had felt jealousy before, she didn’t think that was the emotion she was feeling right now. Maybe it was anger? Or maybe sorrow for what Jasmine went through? Being used like that by someone Jasmine had loved. It was hard not to feel extreme emotions about it.
That woman broke Jasmine’s heart and treated her like entertainment. She listened to Jasmine talk about finding her mother while she, herself, had slaves. It boiled Claire’s blood to think about how heartless someone could be. She didn’t blame Jasmine for lashing out at everyone involved, just surprised that the law hadn’t followed Jasmine.
Claire took a deep, calming breath. She didn’t need to be distracted right now.
There’s the possibility that the person who reached out to Jasmine covered for the assassin. Maybe one of them felt true pity for Jasmine and obstructed her pursuers. Jasmine’s killing of those involved was a year and a half ago, too much time for the assassin to be tracked down. That could be why they reached out now. To make sure that Jasmine was still safe.
Or they could be trying to prosecute her.
Claire exhaled. She could understand now why Jasmine was so stressed. She didn’t want to burden Claire or the rest of the Scarlet Seraphs with her run-ins with the law. It was a lot to consider, but Claire already decided to support Jasmine and all of her lovers, with any trouble they were in. She’d stand beside Jasmine, even if the Royal Marshalls showed up to take her.
Claire felt a bit better knowing what was causing Jasmine so much stress, but all Claire could do was hope that the former companion reached out with good intentions. She wanted to believe there were others like Toni and Lady Efreit, nobles who didn’t use their power over people and corrupt themselves. But she’d just have to wait and see.
Right now, she should focus on the goblins they’re about to fight, not the hypotheticals. She’d have to get over seeing them like Firewater’s goblins. These were actual monsters, awful smell and all. Claire smiled as she remembered the goblins she had met. Firewater’s kin felt so human compared to other monsters that she was worried she might freeze when fighting these goblins.
She furrowed her brow for a moment. A thought struck her. She remembered her conversation with Lily earlier about what trolls used to be like. Then, she thought about the difference between Firewater’s kin and regular goblins. Were Firewater’s kin what goblins were like in the past? Before His time? Were they much more human-like?
That thought made her head hurt.
Maybe Firewater or Silkie had the ability to turn them into the monsters from their time? Or reverse the curse the Gods placed on them? If they truly were like Claire, that could be the blessings they provided.
Chapter 210: Hopefully, It’s a Normal Encounter
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Claire shelved that thought before going back to bed. It made a lot of sense, given what Lily told her. Monsters weren’t always like how they are now. The rotten smell, eating humans, and maybe the intelligence. But Firewater’s kin seemed so close to human intelligence when compared to normal goblins.
Normal goblins were far more primitive. They could grunt and communicate with one another, but using armor or formations was out of the question. Comparing them to the Admiral, who could express emotions, was like night and day. He could get annoyed, show compassion, and was even kind to Claire. That wasn’t something most animals could even do.
Normal goblins just cared about their next meal. They were cruel and, while weak individually, usually hunted in groups of 20 or more. The small monsters were easily underestimated due to their small size, leading to adventurers losing to them. If you saw a goblin with a sword or any similar weapon, it meant that some poor woman let her guard down. Otherwise, they used sharpened sticks or their claws to fight.
That was something Jasmine drilled into Claire from early on. Monsters are monsters, no matter how big or small they are. Do not underestimate them. It was only reinforced by Claire’s fight with the troll. The moment she thought she could press the advantage, the troll surprised her with its intelligence. Claire lucked out by having a class that specialized in defense, or else she could have died, just like the previous owner of her shield.
That troll’s smile and the shield she used were a constant reminder to never, ever let her guard down again. Combine that with the pain she felt after, the numbness before the state of her body dawned on her, and the look of horror on Ana’s face, Claire would not be repeating that mistake. They may look like the goblins that treated her with kindness, but they weren’t. They were killing innocent people and needed to be put down.
After dealing a brief discussion with the town’s mayor, the Scarlet Seraphs headed out. It was roughly two hours to the cave system that the goblins used for a base, so they had time to prepare. Lily and Toni drove, while the rest were in the back discussing the strategy.
It was the first time they’d be fighting with Hannah. While she was experienced in fighting, it was with knights, not adventurers. Knights had more rigorous formations and strategies, while adventurers tended to be more open. Fighting alongside mages would also be new for Hannah, so she’d have to get used to Elsie’s spell and cadence.
Thankfully, the mage learned from her first time fighting with Claire. She dedicated numerous hours back in Restol to study how Hannah fought and when best to attack. She didn’t want to repeat her mistakes from their first mission, since Hannah could be far less patient than Claire was. She did still ask for forgiveness beforehand, just in case.
As for Ursa, they would let her roam. While they could endlessly drill with the warrior about what to do, she became unpredictable the moment her trance took over. It was a better idea to let her loose instead of trying to control her. Claire could rein her in, but not fully control her. If she was needed, Claire could command her.
That would fix the issues with Hannah and Ursa clashing during battle.
Claire felt better knowing that they wouldn’t have any issues. It also made much more sense to have Ursa fight solo as an advanced vanguard, like in their previous fights. She’d be able to push ahead of them without worrying about abandoning Claire or accidentally harming her while in her berserker trance.
They had a simple strategy for this first fight, very similar to their fight with Reyna’s crew and Astrid’s crew. They’ll have Jasmine scout ahead into the cave and get the goblins out. She planned on setting a fire inside the caves to push the goblins out, straight into the rest of the Scarlet Seraphs. This time, they hopefully didn’t have to worry about hostages and could just focus on fighting.
If there were humans held captive, they’d have to switch up their plans. Jasmine would return, and based on the number of hostages, she’d lead another prison break or they’d have to enter the caves. If they entered the caves, they’d have to worry more about the twins’ safety. Jasmine’s movements would be much more restricted, but necessary to protect their backline. Elsie’s magic would be heavily restricted inside the cave, but necessary to deal with large groups of goblins. Hannah and Claire would stay close by to protect them and any hostages they find, then Ursa would be leading the charge into the caves.
Claire prayed they didn’t have to rescue hostages. If the goblins had hostages, they’d be in a similar state to Astrid’s hostages. They’d be used to meet the needs of the goblins, either sexually or for food. Neither option would be very hopeful for the hostages' chance of recovery.
She shuddered. It wasn’t a sight she’d want to see or think about.
They all hoped not to find any hostages or their remnants while attacking the cave. It was supposed to be the simplest of their contracts, which was meant to solidify Hannah in their ranks. Hopefully, there would be no divine shenanigans or hostages to free, just killing monsters.
With their plan laid out and their gear thoroughly inspected, they waited until they arrived. They were suited up and ready by the time the carriage stopped. Claire exited the carriage and directed the horses into a nearby thicket. Then, she and the rest of her companions covered the carriage with loose brush and sticks to let it blend in.
Toni and Lily would stay within the carriage, while the rest ventured out. They were well hidden from the road and any potential roaming monster, so their safety was nearly guaranteed. Hannah left them with several weapons just in case, and Lily still had the unstable potions she could use. The horses were also well hidden, with plenty of food and water to keep them occupied.
“Everyone ready?” Claire asked as she looked to her companions. Hannah had heavy steel armor on, contrasting with the rest of the Scarlet Seraphs. Claire was the closest with her hardened leather armor, but the rest had light clothing or no armor at all.
They nodded in response.
“Caves half a mile west,” Jasmine explained. She pointed in the direction of the cave and looked at Hannah. “Are you able to move without making too much noise in that?”
Hannah smiled. “I can. Though I will have to go slower than you.”
Jasmine pursed her lips. “That’ll be fine. You can be a rear guard while we are moving. Just please, do not make too much noise. If we alert them, we lose the element of surprise.”
Hannah nodded and put on her helmet. Her armor was stereotypical of a knight’s. Hardened steel with her Lady’s colors sewn into her underarmor. The Efreit seal on her shield and back. Her armor was anything but shiny, full of scratches and dents from years of use.
“Elsie, Ana,” Jasmine turned to the twins next. “If we end up needing to enter the caves, stay close to me. You are our most vulnerable.”
The two nodded.
“Elsie, your magic won’t be as useful while inside,” Jasmine continued. She stared directly at Elsie. “Do not feel like you are doing nothing. Being hasty with your magic could lead to a cave-in or a fire starting. Be patient. Observe. Aid your sister.”
Elsie gulped and nodded. “I understand.”
“Even if you aren’t directly participating, you are another set of eyes and ears,” Jasmine explained. She glanced at the rest of the Scarlet Serpahs while talking, “These caves are old. Some paths have already caved in, so that’s a warning to the rest of you, too.”
“Let’s just hope that they don’t have any hostages,” Hannah added. “I’d rather not see that sight again.”
“H-how bad was it?” Ana asked in a shaky tone.
“Still haunts my nightmares,” Hannah said with a grim expression. “Just be glad I wasn’t with you when you met that human goblin. I don’t know if I’d be able to trust him.”
Claire shuddered. She had only heard the rumors about goblins’ lairs. She’d also like not to have another sight haunt her own nightmares. She had too many already.
Elsie gripped Ana’s hand. ‘If it’s too much for you, close your eyes. I will guide you.’
Ana shook her head. She took a deep breath before replying to her sister. ‘I need to be strong.’
Ursa, with her axe slung over her shoulder, let out a yawn. “We ready?”
Claire chuckled and nodded. “Let’s get going. The longer we wait, the more chances we give them to spot us.”
Chapter 211: Seems Too Easy
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They stopped just before the clearing to the caves. Hannah, true to her word, didn’t make as much noise as they expected. They hadn’t alerted the monsters within of their presence yet, giving them the advantage. Jasmine was scouting ahead, looking for signs of guards, while the rest waited.
Jasmine approached the largest entrance and looked for any signs of life. She found footprints scattered about of the goblins. She exhaled slowly, thankful not to find any humans among them. She was also relieved to find no guards out front. Jasmine glanced back at her party and signalled that the main entrance was clear.
She repeated the process with each entrance. Some had no prints, and others had a few scattered about. None of them had goblins inhabiting them. Jasmine guessed that they must be either asleep or eating. Either way, the goblins did not bother with any guards. Or weren’t intelligent enough for them.
She took a deep breath and readied herself. She prayed to their Goddess not to find any people within the caves. Not only to simplify their mission, but to save her companions from the sight. Jasmine glanced at her companions one last time before disappearing within the cave.
Her eyesight quickly adjusted to the darkness. Her skill allowed her to see in almost pitch black, letting her navigate the cave with ease. She followed the footprints leading further into the caves, careful not to stray from the most popular path. One wrong move could lead even an experienced assassin like her to get lost within the cave system.
It didn’t take her long to find the goblin nest. She smelled it long before she heard, or saw, any goblins. It was that rotten smell all monsters exuded, mixed with rotten food and stale air. Even with her dulled reactions, she nearly gagged at the smell. She pulled her collar up and slowly approached the camp.
She scanned the cavern for her targets. She found most of the goblins in different states of sleep; only a handful were roaming about. At the center of the cave was a smoldering fire.
Jasmine tilted her head. Not smart enough for guards, but smart enough to cook?
That did make her job much easier. She didn’t need the flint and steel she carried to start the fire, and if Lily’s potion didn’t mask her scent already, the smoke of the fire could. She took a moment to observe the roaming goblins before making her move.
First, she had to make sure there were no human prisoners. She snuck close to each of the makeshift structures the goblins created for themselves, looking for any signs of people. She only found food, animal skins, and equipment. Women made equipment from the merchants they attacked.
Jasmine glanced at the meat and animal skins. Her stomach twisted slightly.
She shook her head and kept moving. She slowly made her way around the camp for any side caves that could house prisoners. She explored any path that looked like it had goblin tracks, praying not to find anyone. By the time she made it back to the main cave, nearly a full hour had passed.
Several of the goblins that were once asleep were awoken by the roaming goblins. Jasmine watched in surprise as a guard transfer happened. The goblins were far more intelligent than she gave them credit for.
But why weren’t they guarding the entrance?
Jasmine didn’t know. She watched cautiously while the groggy guards patrolled the perimeter of the cavern. It seemed useless to roam, given they could just guard the entrances themselves.
Are they mimicking humans?
Jasmine recognized the guard rotations after a moment. The goblins were mimicking the humans they attacked. Something not unheard of, but strange nonetheless. She hesitated for another moment while she thought about Firewater’s kin. She shook her head, realizing the difference between the two groups. One was only mimicking what they saw, and the other group understood why they were doing it.
Jasmine was satisfied with her scouting, so she returned to the entrance of the cave. She’d report back to her companions before starting the fire within the cave so they knew exactly how many goblins to expect. Jasmine counted fifty-four goblins, suspecting more in the surrounding caves. She held her breath all the way up until she exited the cave. She was so used to something going awry that she even snuck up on her companions.
Hannah and Ursa drew their weapons the moment Jasmine made her presence known. The two relaxed after seeing Jasmine and sat back down. Jasmine waited for a moment before explaining what she saw.
“No signs of prisoners or any living people,” Jasmine concluded her report. She avoided the gaze of the three younger members. She could see them shift in her peripheral vision after hearing the “living” part. “The goblins are on the intelligent side, but not smart enough for it to be a major issue. Still, do not underestimate them.”
Claire nodded. Her stomach was in a knot from imagining what Jasmine meant. She took a deep breath to calm herself before speaking. “So, we’re going with the fire plan?”
Jasmine nodded. “Be ready for when I return.”
Hannah and Ursa stood almost in sync. They had matching smiles as they started to stretch. Claire joined the two, while the twins watched their surroundings. They, too, thought it was going way too easily.
Jasmine made her way back through the cave, still on edge. Her body was expecting something unexpected to happen or a wild card to appear. But nothing did. She made it back to the large cavern and to the smoldering fire. She managed to slip past the guards easily, now staring at the remnants of the fire. She looked around for the best place to light.
She eyed the structure holding the food.
Jasmine readied herself and picked up the wood with the largest amount of embers. Quickly, but carefully, she moved over to the food storage. She set the wood down and blew on the embers to reignite it. After getting the fire restarted, she grabbed the dried animal hides and scattered them across the floor. She made sure they were all connected before grabbing her last preparation.
Lily had given her oil used in lanterns. She doused the floor, making sure not to make any noises. She retrieved the clothe within the bottle that had been soaking in the oil the entire day. She unraveled it and connected it to the animal hides on the floor. She took one last deep breath before dropping the end of the cloth on the log.
She only needed to wait a moment for it to ignite before she moved. Like a blur, she jumped through the entrance while barely making a sound. She sprinted past the guards, causing them to hesitate. There was a silence within the cave as the guards did their best to figure out what just happened. They looked toward the entrance, letting the fire grow.
Jasmine heard a faint roar come from behind her. She was already halfway out of the cave by the time they noticed her handiwork. She stopped to monitor their movements. She heard the panicking goblins as they tried to put out the fire. The ventilation in this cave was not enough for the fire she started. The helpless goblins started to scramble towards the entrance.
That was Jasmine’s cue to keep moving.
She sprinted out of the cave towards her companions. They spotted her quickly, and the three warriors quickly moved forward. Elsie handed Jasmine her equipment while she took a moment to catch her breath. The twins and Jasmine settled roughly 20 feet behind their frontline.
Then they waited.
There was silence for several minutes while each Scarlet Seraph was tense. Ursa paced in front of the entrance before perking up. She heard the faint sound of running, which turned into a stampede. She raised her axe and suppressed her instinct to howl.
Jasmine knocked an arrow in her bow, ready to catch them by surprise. Elsie had her wand ready to do the same. Claire and Hannah stood beside one another with their shields raised. They would be the wall between the goblins and their companions behind them.
Ursa was ready to run into the cave. She was getting too impatient.
Chapter 212: Team Cohesion
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Jasmine was the first to strike. The moment she saw movement, she let loose her first arrow. She took the fastest goblin completely off guard, causing it to collide with the goblins behind it. They tumbled out of the cave, directly in front of a charging Ursa.
The northern cleaved through the stumbling goblins with one fell swoop. The goblins behind them were covered in the blood of their slain brethren. They were too stunned to move, letting Elsie’s magic hit them. Her firewall ignited the stunned goblins, causing a massive pileup.
The moment her flames died down, more broke through. They trampled their dead kin to get out of the cave in a panic. Very few of them had any weapons and mostly cared about their own survival. Ursa and Jasmine took care of more, but a few broke through. Hannah stepped forward to intercept before Claire, so Claire held her position. She watched Hannah use a similar skill to her own Defensive Strike to bash the first goblin, then used her spear to skewer the following.
Claire almost jumped into action, but Hannah was faster. She let go of her spear and grabbed her one-handed axe for a third. The knight moved with precision and skill. She sliced the head of the goblin clean off before she moved to the recovering first goblin. She swung her axe, beheading that one, then retrieved her spear.
She rejoined Claire with a smile under her helmet. “How’d I do?” she asked in a chipper tone.
Claire hesitated for a moment, then spoke. “Very good, from what I could tell.”
“Thank you!”
“Pay attention, though,” Claire replied in a serious tone. “They’re grouping up.”
Hannah followed Claire’s gaze toward the entrance of the cave. Arrows and spells whizzed between the two, slowing the mob of goblins leaving the cave. They had taken care of at least a dozen goblins already, but the rest had equipment. Seems they killed only the goblins who panicked upon seeing the fire. The rest understood that it wasn’t just a fire, but that they were under attack.
Jasmine’s barrage of arrows was repelled by the wall of makeshift shields and armor they had, so she started being more precise. Elsie and Jasmine worked together to pick off the advancing mob, while Hannah and Claire pushed closer to the entrance. Ursa was pacing at the entrance, just waiting for them to exit.
Claire whistled at Ursa to get her attention. The northerner perked up and ran to Claire’s side. She had to hold back a giggle so as not to drop her guard, but she wanted to test how she fought with Hannah. Hannah handed Ursa her spear with a subtle laugh before the two frontliners moved closer, as did the mob of goblins.
Jasmine and Elsie stopped their barrage for the moment. This entire fight was an elaborate training exercise, as long as nothing unexpected happened. The two stood their ground, ready for the goblins. With fewer attacks assaulting them, the goblins were finally able to push out of the cave. They charged the two women in a mad dash for their survival.
Claire took a deep, calming breath. She readied her Defensive Strike in sync with Hannah charging her own. The two slammed their shields in near unison, hitting the middle of the charge. They quickly turned, back-to-back, and readied to be surrounded. Claire used her Lesser Taunt, letting out a warcry and funneling the attention to herself. The mob of goblins rushed to attack her with wild fury.
Claire raised her shield to block most of their wild attacks while the rest grazed her leather armor. She counterattacked with her sword, making quick jabs when she could. Hannah, on the other hand, was switching between bashing and slashing with her axe. Their attention was still on Claire, letting Hannah move freely.
The moment their attention on Claire waned, Hannah used her own Taunt. The two classes had several overlaps when it came to their basic skills, letting them trade attention. Hannah did use her skill a bit earlier than they practiced, but it didn’t matter. The attention was off Claire, and she could move freely.
She switched with Hannah, now going on the offensive. She slashed at the goblins threatening Hannah’s blind spot. Hannah kept their attention while Claire picked them off, just like before. Hannah’s taunt lasted longer than Claire’s, letting Claire soak up most of the kills for this first wave.
The next one was where it got more complicated. Ursa and Elsie were able to keep the rest at bay while the duo was occupied. But now, they have to throw Elsie’s magic into the mix.
Claire took care of the last of the goblins, just as Ursa reluctantly ran past the two. Jasmine commanded her to go back and for Elsie to finally join. The mage took a deep breath and assessed the battle. She had roughly ten seconds before the goblins clashed with Claire and Hannah, so she used that time to her advantage.
She fought with Claire more than a few times, learning her habits and what attacks she favored. Hannah, like Claire, preferred to open with her version of the Defensive Strike, but from there, they differed. Hannah, without her spear, was much more reactive, going for more counterattacks than pressing forward. Hannah’s next move after bashing the closest goblin would be to step back, giving Elsie a window to hit the stunned goblin.
‘You got this,’ Ana’s voice entered Elsie’s thoughts just before the clash.
Swelling with confidence, Elsie readied her lightning strike. It moved faster than her fireball, being near instantaneous, letting her weave it in between the fighters’ movements. The moment she saw Hannah’s shield glow, she raised her wand.
Just as she predicted, Hannah stepped back.
Elsie’s lightning bolt struck the stunned goblin, instantly killing it. Elsie exhaled the breath she was holding. She was thankful she predicted Hannah’s first movement correctly. It was the rest she would have trouble with.
Hannah didn’t have time to think about Elsie perfectly hitting the spell, her attention was quickly pulled away. She swung her axe to intercept another goblin charging her. While they had numbers, goblins had no tactics. So, any opening a goblin could find, it would pounce. Making it far too easy for a defensive fighter like Hannah to bait them.
That did not save her from Elsie mistiming her spells, though. She would occasionally feel Elsie’s magic glance off her back or her legs. There was only one instance of Elsie’s magic hitting Hannah directly in the back. Hannah had lower resistance than Claire did, so Hannah got the full brunt of Elsie’s spell. The knight very nearly lost her balance and fell into the goblin ranks. Thankfully, both Claire and Ana were quick to step in.
Ana quickly threw down her totem and focused her healing on Hannah, while Claire helped Hannah recover her balance.
“Holy fuck,” Hannah groaned to Claire. “Elsie’s more powerful than I thought.”
“Yeah, she is,” Claire replied while catching her breath. “Please don’t get mad at her. She’s still learning to fight with you.”
Hannah waved her hand. She looked back and gave Elsie a “thumbs up” for reassurance. “It’s okay. Just funny that the most amount of damage I’ve taken was from my ally.”
Elsie, on the other hand, was stunned. She panicked after hitting Hannah directly with her fireball. She hadn’t hit Claire with one since their time clearing slimes, and she feared she hurt Hannah. Ana was doing her best to heal Hannah and reassure Elsie.
Jasmine took over for Elsie while she recovered from her panic. She kept up the barrage of long-range damage, picking off the goblins that weren’t currently distracted by the totem. She’d scold Elsie for freezing later; right now, it was best to recover their frontline.
By the time Hannah recovered, there were only a handful of goblins left. Elsie finally recovered enough to cast again. Ana and Elsie devised a quick plan to funnel the goblins towards the two frontliners. Ana’s ward on one side and Elsie’s firewall on the other to create a “V” and cut off their escape.
Claire pressed the advantage, charging in with her Defensive Strike. She collided with three goblins, sending the whole group back and letting Hannah move forward. The now recovered knight charged with her axe, forgoing her defensive stance. Claire and Hannah swung, stabbed, and cleaved at the goblins until none of them remained alive.
By the end of it, all of the goblins that Jasmine had counted were dead. Forty or so were able to make it out of the cave entrance, while the rest were killed while trying to flee the fire. Contrary to what they expected, the fight went by extremely easily. The only real problem came with the amount of experience they gained from it.
These low-level monsters, even with their numbers, weren’t enough for any of them to level up. But, this was more to gauge their teamwork and how Hannah integrated with them. Elsie was a bit scared after the fight, just waiting for Hannah to blow up at her.
“That was a nice shot,” Hannah smiled down at Elsie. The older twin looked uncharacteristically timid in front of the knight. “It hurt like hell.”
“Sorry, I, um, thought you would move to the left, not right,” Elsie fidgeted with her dress. She bowed her head, “I did not mean t-”
“Eh, don’t worry about it,” Hannah laughed. She patted Elsie’s shoulder and continued, “You are still a novice adventurer. I expected many more issues when Toni insisted on joining you.”
Elsie exhaled in relief. She put on a brave smile, “I expected some sort of punishment or scolding, given how you and Ursa…”
“Punishment comes later,” Hannah replied. She chuckled and looked to the northerner, who was helping Claire clean up. “Ursa’s different. That was our pride clashing. With you, I’m the more experienced fighter, so I should build you up first.”
Ana grabbed Elsie’s hand. “T-that’s a bit unexpected, coming from you.”
Hannah shrugged. “Not my first time training newbies. Best way I’ve found for actual growth.”
“So what will my punishment be?” Elsie gave her a sly smile. Her nerves and anxiety were nearly fully gone.
“Mmm,” Hannah looked the older twin up and down. “I have to discuss with my master first.”
Chapter 213: The Warriors’ Deal
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aiting in the carriage, Toni and Lily had food prepared for the fighters. They all took a moment to let Lily’s cleaning skills get the goblin blood off of them before they finally started taking their armor off. Claire stretched her body out the moment her armor came off.
“Anybody level up?” Toni asked Claire after taking her last piece of armor.
“Nope,” Claire groaned as she finished her stretch.
“Goblins aren’t known for yielding the best experience,” Jasmine chimed in. She took a moment to glance at Claire’s abdomen when her shirt rode up. She wasn’t the only one, since Toni was doing the same. “That’s why their requests aren’t very popular.”
“Ah, I see,” Toni mumbled. He swallowed hard, unable to take his eyes off Claire’s wet abs.
Hannah came up behind him and wrapped her arms around his waist. “Was pretty easy. The only thing that hurt me was Elsie.”
Toni looked up at her with surprise. “Really? Did she hit you with her magic?”
“Not on purpose,” Claire stepped in. “It’s part of the process.”
“Yup,” Hannah chuckled. She squeezed her master tightly before continuing, “Hit me square in the back. She thought I was moving in the opposite direction. It happens.”
Toni exhaled deeply. “Did Hannah do anything?”
“Hey!”
“No,” Jasmine replied with a half smile. “She was very professional, don’t worry.”
“Thank Anka,” Toni sighed. He put his hands on Hannah’s and squeezed them. “Worried you would cause problems.”
“Wait, why?” Hannah tilted her head as she looked down at him.
Toni looked up at her, “Because you’ve been so mean to Ursa.”
“That was friendly competition,” Hannah chuckled in response. She glanced at the northerner, who was too busy eating. “Besides, I haven’t prodded her since our fight.”
“Friendly?” Toni frowned at her. “You broke her arm in two!”
“I didn’t expect her to get up,” Hannah got defensive. “Usually, people yield when I bend their arm.”
Jasmine interjected before an argument started. “Toni, it’s alright.”
Claire nodded her head. She glanced at the Ravian, who was now looking at them. “They are getting along now. And even better than I thought they would.”
Hannah’s smile widened. “Never thought I would like the taste of someone’s balls, but damn.”
Ursa threw a scrap of food at Hannah. The knight chuckled after feeling it bounce off her head. Hannah bit her lip before talking, “She doesn’t like it when I talk about her that way. She prefers to talk about all of you instead.”
“Aww,” Lily cooed at Ursa. The northerner hid her face, too stunned to speak.
“Her reactions are too cute,” Hannah continued. “I have to mess with her a little bit.”
“I can agree with that,” Jasmine chuckled. “But don’t push it too far.”
“Yes, please,” Toni poked Hannah. “Do not take it too far.”
“I won’t,” Hannah nodded. “Already discussed it with Elsie.”
“And what’d she say?” Jasmine raised her eyebrow.
“Make her blush, not mad,” Hannah said confidently. “It’s a far better reaction.”
Toni let out another sigh. He didn’t know what to do with his knight. He tapped on her hands to let him go, which she did. He turned and looked up at her. “Be good, Hannah. Or I’ll train you like how Claire trained Ursa.”
“I didn’t train her,” Claire added. “She just… kind of trained herself. I didn’t even teach her any tricks.”
Ursa had to take a deep breath to calm herself. She looked over at the older twin, who was doing her best to hide her laugh. She’d deal with Elsie’s instructions later; right now, it was Hannah. Ursa stood and grabbed Hannah’s hand, then pulled her towards the carriage’s exit.
“Oh, right now?” Hannah giggled.
Ursa just nodded.
“Why not in here? I’m sure they’d want to supervise things,” Hannah pulled on her hand.
“What’s going on?” Toni demanded to know.
“She won,” Hannah said with a sly smile. “So if I make her mad, she gets to-”
Ursa covered Hannah’s mouth with her hand. The northerner’s face was red, and the bulge in her shorts could barely hide her erection. It took a brief moment for the group to catch on.
Jasmine shrugged and looked at Claire. “I guess it’s better than them fighting.”
“Yeah,” Claire mused. Her eyes were stuck on Ursa’s throbbing bulge. “I wanna supervise.”
Hannah pulled her mouth free. “See! Claire wants to watch.”
Ursa let out a soft, helpless growl at Hannah. It was all she really could do in the situation.
“Explain,” Toni demanded of his knight.
“Since I lost,” Hannah squirmed out of Ursa’s grip. She smiled at the embarrassed northerner. “She gets control.”
Toni blinked. The knight he knew would never agree to something like this. She was far too competitive to ever admit she was wrong. “Wh-what?”
“I know,” Hannah chuckled. She glanced at Ana, who was spaced out at the moment. “Learned a lot from those two. Be a better tease and the joys of being dominated…”
Ana snapped out of her stupor. “W-we did get to talking while driving.” The younger said sheepishly.
Toni relaxed a bit. He took her hands and stared up at her. “If this will make it easier for you to settle in, then so be it.”
Hannah leaned down and kissed his forehead. “Don’t worry. Only Ursa gets this privilege. I won’t change the way I am with you.”
Toni shook his head with a small smile. “I need to be harder on you.”
“But you won’t,” Hannah chuckled. She held out her hand to Ursa, who took it. “Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have Ursa’s “anger” to deal with.”
Ursa practically dragged her out of the carriage as fast as she could. There was a moment of silence before they heard a slam against the carriage. Claire started towards the door to check on them, but then she felt the carriage begin to rock. She paused, then smiled and laughed.
“I’m so sorry about her,” Toni sighed. He sat beside Lily and finally grabbed some food for himself. “I don’t know what to do about her.”
Jasmine gulped. She could see them from out the window. Ursa had Hannah on her knees with her back to the carriage. “Um… I think she’s getting better. My old frontliner nearly broke my former mage’s hand after she hit her once.”
“Wait,” Toni tilted his head. “You were in a party before this? My mother and I thought you were a solo adventurer…”
Jasmine forced her attention away from the two warriors. She wiped the drool from her lips and nodded. “For a bit when I turned 18. Was a party of noblewomen, so it wasn’t the greatest of people.”
“Oh! I’d love to hear all about it.”
Claire shook her head. She glanced at Jasmine, who was silently contemplating. “It’s not a grand adventure, Toni. Jaz went through a lot because of that party.”
“Oh, sorry,” Toni pursed his lips. He calmed his naive excitement and turned towards the assassin. “Seems my knight and I are too good at stepping where we shouldn’t. We both need to work on that.”
“It’s okay,” Jasmine smiled. “Your enthusiasm for this line of work more than makes up for it. And yeah, it’s not a pleasant memory.”
Toni nodded. “Only tell me when you feel comfortable.”
“Would make a very depressing song,” Elsie chimed in. She scooted closer to the dancer and whispered in his ear. “Your talents are better suited for other melodies.”
“Elsie, it’s okay,” Jasmine walked towards the two. “You don’t have to change the subject. I feel much better talking about it than we first started. Turns out, discussing your problems does help.”
Lily snorted. “Could have fooled me, Jazz.”
Jasmine waved her hand at the alchemist. “When I’m ready to talk about it, I should say.”
“Well, I’ll be wai-” Toni was cut off by Ursa’s moan. It was a long-winded moan followed by one last rocking of the carriage.
Claire glanced outside to check on the duo. Ursa’s body was shaking as she flooded Hannah’s throat with her seed. It clashed with the more serious conversation they were having inside, but it did add brevity.
“As I was saying,” Toni tried his best not to laugh. “I’ll be waiting for you when you are ready.”
“Probably will be sooner, rather than later,” Jasmine chuckled. She joined Claire in watching the two clean up their mess. “Former member of the group did reach out to me.
Chapter 214: Spilling It All Out
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Toni was in tears after hearing about Jasmine’s past. His tears began to flow within the first minute. Hearing about how Jasmine witnessed her mother’s death, then the following story about growing up for revenge. He was gripping Claire’s hand tightly when she started talking about overhearing her former party members. Then, his tears came again after Jasmine told him about finding her grave.
“From there, I went a bit mad,” Jasmine exhaled. She looked at Hannah, who still had remnants of Ursa’s cum on her face. “Took my ex’s family hostage and got the name of those bandits… tracked them all down over the course of a year.”
“Damn,” Hannah muttered. “Not too many people get the assassin class, so I was wondering what fucked up shit you went through.”
Jasmine gave her a small smile. “Yeah… Apparently, it’s a sought-after class for beginner parties. Its innate lethality is very helpful in a pinch.”
“And for killing women higher level than you,” Hannah added.
“True,” Jasmine relaxed a bit. Lily and Elsie were currently driving, so Jasmine relied heavily on Ana for physical comfort. “Though most of the bandits either gave that life up or were dead already.”
“How were you never pursued by the law?” Hannah asked in bewilderment.
Jasmine shrugged. She picked up Ana’s hand and gently ran her thumb across the back of it. “I don’t know. Truthfully, I spent the last few years expecting them to show up at any minute. But…”
“Could it be because of the party member who reached out?” Toni asked after dabbing his eyes with a handkerchief.
Jasmine shrugged again. “Maybe. I don’t really care to know.”
“Yeah, neither would I,” Hannah nodded. She scooted closer to Toni and gripped his other hand. “They don’t deserve any consideration or thought, given what they truly thought of you.”
“Agreed,” Claire nodded. She was carefully watching Jasmine for any signs of distress, as were Ursa and Ana.
Ursa let out a soft growl. “What the fuck is wrong with your ruling class?”
Jasmine scoffed. “What isn’t?”
“U-um,” Ana tugged on Jasmine’s hand. “What exactly did your former party member say? If you d-don’t mind me asking.”
“I don’t know anymore,” Jasmine sighed. She glanced at Claire and gave her a more confident smile. “Just wanted to know how I was doing and what I was up to. Seems she, too, heard about Claire and her Goddess.”
Hannah bit her lip. “That could be an issue.”
“How fast word traveled about Claire?” Jasmine asked.
The knight nodded and rubbed her chin. “Hopefully, it was only by chance that your former party member heard about Claire. Otherwise, we could have quite a few nobles trying to sabotage us.”
“Yeah, I talked to Elizabeth about that,” Jasmine exhaled. She pulled Ana into her lap and continued, “Have to see how it goes with your Lady. Hopefully, she can run interference.”
“Oh!” Toni perked up. “Victoria! She could do that!”
Hannah pulled Toni into her lap, mimicking Jasmine. “Have to convince her first, master. That will still take your grandmother to do.”
Claire moved closer to the two. She chuckled softly and leaned against the knight. “All we can really do is wait to see how it goes. I hope this Victoria is reasonable.”
“E-Elsie wanted me to add. ‘And hot.’” Ana said sheepishly. She squirmed in Jasmine’s lap after being told to say that.
“Overestimating your paladin’s appeal,” Hannah chuckled at the blushing twin. “Victoria and her spies would literally go against the Gods for our Lady. She also taught me how to resist Anka’s influence.”
“I didn’t know that,” Toni looked up at her.
She gave in to temptation and kissed his forehead. “I worked very hard to keep my attraction a secret. Otherwise, I wouldn’t be here.”
“So sex has always been your motivation?” Ursa asked from the side. She was the only one sitting alone.
Hannah shook her head. “When I first met Toni, he was underage. I underwent Victoria’s training purely for my Lady. My crush developed long after…”
Toni giggled. “Was it my dancing or my voice?”
“Yes”
They took a moment to look into each other’s eyes. For a moment, Claire was expecting something to start. But Hannah slowly pulled back.
“I was actually in the process of cutting off that crush,” Hannah tapped her finger against Toni’s thigh. “For one, you seemed far too infatuated with Casseus... Sorry, Ryley. Then, there was my duty as my Lady’s knight.”
Toni was pouting at her. “That would have been so sad, though.”
“It’s the harsh reality of being a knight,” Hannah chuckled. “You’d be surprised at how many women have developed crushes on Alice over the years.”
“I can see that,” Jasmine added.
“She is very pretty,” Toni mumbled.
Hannah bit her lip and leaned in close. Claire could just barely hear what she said to Toni. “Is that all she is? Mommy’s boy?”
Toni squirmed and tried to leave her lap. His pale skin turned a shade of red as he tried to get away from her. Hannah only laughed and held him tighter.
Claire, too, squirmed. It brought back the thoughts she experienced while being home. How she viewed her own mothers differently now. She took a calming breath and settled back against Hannah.
After a moment, Claire felt the knight’s eyes on her. She looked up at those hazel eyes. “Seems he isn’t the only one.”
Claire couldn’t deny it. She opened her mouth to, but she just exhaled slowly. She shrugged and scooted closer to the knight. “Ursa likes them, too.”
“Hey!”
“Mostly my bio mom, but I’ve seen her looking at Jane, too.” Claire continued despite Ursa’s protest.
“Fuck,” Hannah whispered back. Toni felt her growing arousal press against his butt. “I did see your mothers from a distance… Ursa does have good taste.”
Ursa turned away and did her best to stay calm. She took a calming breath and did her best not to think about Claire’s mothers.
Jasmine bit her lip and whispered into Ana’s ear. “Always thought Jess was pretty, too.”
Ana squirmed and felt Jasmine’s hands inch closer to the hem of her dress. Elsie was saying something to her within her mind, but she was too focused on covering the tent in her dress. The younger twin could feel Jasmine’s cock pressing against her pussy. She looked back at Jasmine with wavering eyes.
“U-um,” Ana stuttered. She could hear her sister asking for updates, but she ignored them. “I-I could take care of this…”
Jasmine felt Ana grind against her. She leaned in and planted a hungry kiss on the younger twin’s lips. That was all the answer Ana needed.
Ana shimmied off of Jasmine and knelt between her legs. Jasmine worked on her pants while Ana stared up at her with anticipation. Jasmine slid her pants down and let her cock rest against Ana’s face. The younger twin’s big, blue eyes widened, then hazed over after feeling it.
They weren’t the only ones to shift. Hannah pulled Toni’s dress off of him, exposing his bare chest. Claire helped strip the man, landing in a similar spot to Ana. She was between their thighs, while Hannah took her own pants off. The knight slowly lowered Toni onto her cock, his tight insides giving little resistance to his knight's cock.
Toni’s eyes fluttered upon being filled to the brim. His cock throbbed and slapped Claire in the face. She let out a soft giggle before gripping the monster of a cock in her hand. It felt so similar to her own, and she couldn’t wait to taste it.
Ana was already bobbing her head up and down Jasmine’s shaft, while the Assassin held her hair back. The two never broke eye contact, as Claire slowly descended Toni’s shaft. Claire gagged almost immediately, but pushed herself to keep going.
The two sets of lovers were in the throes of their lust, leaving poor Ursa by herself. She tried her best to ignore her lust, but slowly gave in. She watched Claire struggle with handling Toni’s size before slowly getting the hang of it. The northerner watched intently when Hannah softly bounced Toni in her lap.
His moans killed any resistance within Ursa.
She gripped her cock and started to stroke it. She let out soft whimpers as her eyes darted between the two sets. Jasmine was whispering encouragements to Ana as she dutifully bobbed her head up and down Jasmine’s shaft. The two shared an intimate moment, as long as Ana ignored her sister’s voice, at least.
It didn’t take long for all of them to start cumming.
Jasmine was the first. She flooded Ana’s mouth with her seed, gently holding the younger twin’s head. With each rope she shot into Ana’s mouth, her whole body shook. The moment she was done, she pulled Ana into a deep, hungry kiss to share in her seed. Her dirtied cock grinded against Ana’s, as the two swapped Jasmine’s cum between the two.
Then, it was Hannah and Toni’s turn. The knight was the first to cum. Toni’s bowels were too addictive for Hannah to resist. He clung tightly to her cock, only getting tighter after she shot out her first rope. His whole body shook upon feeling the searing feeling of his knight’s seed filling him.
He pushed deeper into Claire’s throat, nearly causing her to choke, but the redhead held on. She felt his cock throb in her mouth, then the first rope shot out. She gulped and gulped, but was unable to keep up with Toni. Her cheeks puffed with the sheer amount of cum before some even started to leak out of her nose.
She had to pull back. The moment she did, she coughed and caught her breath. Toni’s cock throbbed wildly in the air, painting Claire’s face and her surroundings with the remaining of his seed. By the time Claire caught her breath and stopped coughing, his thick seed had fully stained her top and was dripping down her face.
“You look so fucking pretty like this,” Jasmine said from behind Claire.
She was about to kneel and clean Claire’s face when Ursa let out a soft moan. Her hips were bucking, and she couldn’t hold back anymore. Her first rope of cum shot out so far that it landed on Claire from across the carriage. Jasmine was shocked only for a second before rushing towards the northerner.
The assassin had her mouth open in front of Ursa as she quickly painted her face white.
Chapter 215: Somehow, She’s Drunk
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Jasmine had more than her fill of the cleanup. Her stomach felt overflowing with her lovers’ seed, making it hard for her to stay awake. She didn’t know that she could slip into a food coma because of how much cum she drank, but it was happening. She was leaning against Claire with a look of complete satisfaction, doing her best to keep her eyes open. Her hands were resting on her belly, and doing their best to stop the sloshing that was happening due to the carriage’s movements.
With Lily currently driving, the rest of the Scarlet Seraphs had to live in the mess they created for a little while longer. It felt a bit weird to sit covered in a thin layer of cum, but also very erotic at the same time. Their eyes glanced at the dirtied clothes or the dried-up spots along their limbs and bodies. A silence fell over the cabin while they fought against the urge to do it all again.
Well, most of them.
Hannah’s cock was lodged between her master’s thighs. She could feel his supple thighs squirm and compress against her shaft. It made it hard for her to even think. But this was all part of her punishment for being so mean to Ursa. Toni finally decided it was time to discipline his knight, and this was what he came up with.
She’d need to hold out for hours on end, otherwise, there’d be more real punishments to come. Toni was humming to himself and doing a little dance in Hannah’s lap to taunt the knight. He had to make it torturous for Hannah so she wouldn’t cause so many issues for their new party. He had to ignore his own pleasure in doing so, since Hannah’s cock was rubbing against his own. So it was a punishment for both of them.
One for causing the issue, and the other for not stopping her.
Hannah’s hands were dancing across Toni’s body, adding to his pleasure. He would shiver each time her fingers grazed across his nipples. His whole body would shake, and he’d squeeze tighter around Hannah’s shaft. The two were locked in a lustful standoff.
Ursa was in her own little dilemma. Ana was lying with her head in Ursa’s lap, peacefully sleeping. The younger twin felt bad for Ursa being alone, so after everything calmed down, she cuddled up to the northerner. Her cheek was dangerously close to Ursa’s half-hard cock. It was hard for Ursa to think about having someone so close to her private area. She looked over at Claire, who was too busy attending to Jasmine to notice.
Claire was making sure Jasmine was comfortable. She lay Jasmine on her back and let her use Claire’s lap as a pillow. The assassin was oddly out of it, almost in a drunken stupor. Her words were slurred and she was mumbling to herself. Her shaky hands were pawing at Claire while she had a dopey smile. It was a nice change of pace from when they first left.
All three pairs rode in silence. They were too busy focusing on their own situations to talk or do anything. The only sounds that could be heard were when Hannah or Toni edged too close in their punishments and came all over each other. Toni’s dress had a noticeable off-white, wet spot by the end of the ride. Their cum soaked into his dress, leaving it sticky and smelling of their scents.
By the time night fell, the two had gone several rounds of their punishment, with Hannah finishing almost six times. She was very nearly there again when the carriage finally stopped. She was whining in Toni’s ear while the two were so close, but then the carriage rocked to a stop.
The two caught their breath, their hands intermingling between Toni’s thighs. They both let out a deep exhale and were excited to finally be free of their torment. Toni’s thighs and Hannah’s lap were coated in a mix of their fluids. Their cum and precum made it hard for them to separate, having strands connect them after Toni got up.
Jasmine roused from her sleep, only to see the cum dripping down the two’s legs. She crawled towards the two without even thinking. Claire roused from her own nap after hearing Toni giggle. She looked up to see Jasmine underneath his dress and lapping up the mixture coating his skin.
Claire actually thought that Jasmine had too much earlier, but evidently not.
Jasmine crawled out from Toni’s skirt with a flushed face covered in splotches of cum. She wobbled over to Claire and crawled into her lap. She straddled Claire, taking a moment to look into her green eyes, before stealing her lips. She shared the combined taste with Claire in an uncharacteristically sloppy kiss. She was wobbly the entire time and slow to move.
Claire broke from the kiss, taking a moment to lick her lips. She pressed her forehead against Jasmine’s, “Are you okay? You seem… drunk.”
“Mhmm,” Jasmine mumbled. She moved her head down, gently nibbled at Claire’s neck and ear, giggling to herself between each nip. “Never better.”
Claire sighed. Jasmine’s words were heavily slurred, and her face felt like it was burning. She gently pulled Jasmine off her and looked at her. Jasmine was rocking side-to-side and couldn’t sit still.
“Lily?” Claire called for the alchemist while looking at Jasmine. “Can you come here?”
Lily crawled through the window, catching her glasses as they fell off her face. She settled and readjusted her dress. “Yes?”
“Jasmine’s acting weird. Can you take a look at her?” Claire asked. She had to push Jasmine back to keep her from kissing her. “She’s acting drunk.”
Lily walked over while tilting her head. The rest of the members in the cabin were watching Jasmine. Lily took a moment to check Jasmine’s stats sheet for any anomalies, but couldn’t find anything: no status effects or any poisoning. She moved on to the physical symptoms.
Lily chuckled to herself. She could smell the semen on Jasmine and pieced together what had happened. “You’re right. She’s drunk.”
“Like drunk drunk?” Claire clarified. She looked back at Jasmine, who was still trying to kiss her. “Not just overstimulated?”
Lily’s smile widened. She nodded and pulled Jasmine towards her. “Like she’d been heavily drinking. It’s kind of cute.”
Jasmine turned her attention to Lily’s breast. She smushed her head in between them and started kneading them. Lily let out a shaky exhale after feeling Jasmine giggle into her.
“That’s fucking hilarious,” Hannah said from the side. She and Toni were busy wiping themselves off after hours of sitting in their own cum.
“Hannah!” Toni lightly slapped her thigh. “This is serious.”
“Is it?” Hannah chuckled. “Seems like she needs it.”
“Agreed,” Elsie said as she crawled into the back. “She promised to relax back in Restol, but that never happened.”
Jasmine perked up at Elsie’s voice. She pulled away from Lily’s breasts and shakily got to her feet. She took a moment to stare at the older twin before pouncing. She tackled Elsie to the ground and embraced her tightly. Elsie let out a yelp, then calmed down after feeling Jasmine rub her cheek against her.
“I think I prefer her like this,” Hannah smiled. “Did not think she’d be a handsey drunk, though.”
Ana stirred from her slumber. She rubbed the sleep out of her eye and did a double-take. She saw Jasmine clinging tightly to Elsie, while Elsie tried to squeeze out of her grip. “Um, what did I miss?”
Ursa, who was too scared to move while Ana was laying in her lap, finally relaxed. “Jasmine’s drunk.” She squaked out.
Ana turned to the flushed-faced northerner, “Oh, I didn’t know we had alcohol.”
“We don’t,” Lily said. “She’s literally cumdrunk.”
Ana tilted her head. She took a moment to think and listen to her sister. She giggled to herself before crawling onto the floor. She moved to Elsie’s otherside and snuggled up to the two. “S-sounds like fun.”
“It’s not!” Elsie struggled against Jasmine.
Jasmine stopped and stared between the two twins. She took a moment to focus on Ana, then let go of Elsie. She moved to hug Ana, who put up much less resistance. Jasmine rubbed her cheek against Ana’s and tightened her grip. “Much better.” She mumbled.
“Hey!” Elsie didn’t know if she should be offended or thankful for Ana taking Jasmine’s attention.
“Well,” Claire laughed. “I guess we need someone to fill in for her watch tonight.”
“Hannah will,” Toni said without hesitation. He pulled his dirtied dress off him, finally. “Will be part of her punishment.”
“Fair,” Hannah shrugged.
Claire exhaled. She was just happy that something allowed Jasmine to relax without burning herself out.
Chapter 216: Should We Be Concerned?
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Lily watched over Jasmine for the rest of the night. She made sure she was really just drunk, and not something else. The assassin was hanging off Lily’s body, unable to sit still. She’d grab hold of the alchemist’s breasts and giggle to herself, or plant kisses all over her exposed skin. She was acting completely different from the Jasmine that Lily was used to. Even when the two drank in the past, Jasmine was never this clingy or affected by the alcohol as much.
The only thing Lily restricted Jasmine from doing was going for her cock. She didn’t want Jasmine’s state to get worse, so she had to push and fight Jasmine away from her lap. The assassin would pout at her, then try her luck with Claire or Ursa. But the two would just pick her up and place her next to Lily again. This repeated a few times before Jasmine finally passed out.
She eventually cuddled up to Elsie, who was already asleep due to being on watch that night. Her hands explored the older twin’s body for several minutes before her drunken stupor finally took hold. After calming down, Jasmine went into a deep sleep unlike any other she’d had. Nothing was waking her, nor were any of her perception skills active. She got to enjoy a full night’s sleep.
“Any ideas?” Claire asked Lily while the two watched her sleep.
Lily shook her head. “Like I said, she’s just drunk. But I don’t know how she managed to do that by purely ingesting semen.”
Hannah carried a sleeping Toni into the carriage. She placed him right beside Jasmine, adjusting him to latch on to the assassin in his slumber. “It’s quite funny, though. Was wondering what kind of drunk she was.”
“I don’t think alcohol even really affects her,” Lily replied while watching the puddle of lovers sleeping. “She has so many skills that prevent toxins or negative side effects from harming her. Wouldn’t surprise me if alcohol didn’t either.”
“Interesting,” Hannah rubbed her chin. “Ursa is nervous that she’s sick or something. She was doing more pacing than helping set up.”
Claire chuckled to herself. She glanced at the door, “I’ll let her know that Jasmine’s fine before I go to bed.”
“Don’t tell her I said anything,” Hannah joked.
“I won’t,” Claire smiled back at the knight. “Wouldn’t want you two to fight again.”
Lily had been deep in thought while the two were talking. It irked her that she couldn’t figure out what happened to Jasmine today. If it were an ailment, she could just find that out from Jasmine’s status sheet, but it wasn’t. It really was like trying to read how drunk someone was. But without the alcohol.
“Lily?” Claire shook her arm. “You okay?”
Lily blinked and pushed up her glasses. Hannah had moved to lie next to Toni, but both she and Claire were looking at Lily. “Oh, um, yeah. Just trying to think about what caused this change.”
“Why?” Hannah scratched her head. She adjusted to spoon Toni and rested his head on her arm. “Isn’t it better for her? You did want her to relax.”
“I do want that,” Lily nodded. “But if something’s changed, I’d rather figure out why. Like, her change could be related to a multitude of things. The skills Claire gave us, a change in her own class, or even some mutation. What if she’s only the first of us to change?”
Hannah shrugged and snuggled up to Toni. “Yeah, that’s above my pay grade.”
“I didn’t even think about that,” Claire blinked. She gently pulled Lily closer to her after noticing that her thoughts were beginning to spiral. “You can see her stat sheet. Did her skills change?”
Lily shook her head. “Her Oral Fixation is the same. I’d assume that would be the skill causing the change.”
“What else could it be?”
“Her body, or even her mana, could have changed.” Lily exhaled to collect her thoughts. She felt Claire’s arms wrap around her, and it soothed her body. “Maybe your gift was only the first change. There could be more we just haven’t noticed, or not enough time has passed for them to develop.”
“Could be,” Claire whispered in Lily’s ear. She gently rubbed the back of Lily’s hand. “We won’t know until She reaches out to me. And, what do you mean it could be her mana changing?”
“How do I explain this?” Lily muttered to herself. “Mana can be affected by your mental state. If you’re depressed or your mind is fractured, you recover mana differently, or the mana you do recover is… changed. The skills you once wielded could be less powerful or act differently. That also means that a change in mindset or even a change in goals could affect it. Does that make sense?”
“Uhh, a bit,” Claire chuckled. “You think it could be Jasmine’s mental state causing the change?”
“Could be. Or, it could be a mutation from your gift,” Lily nodded. She gripped Claire’s hand as she continued her explanation. “Your Goddess changed our biology. We have male sex organs now, not just the penis and testicles. We even have the internal parts.”
Lily turned in Claire’s grip to face her. She lifted Claire’s shirt up, taking a moment to admire the toned belly. She traced her finger from Claire’s belly button to just under her diaphragm. “Women have their ovaries, where they store their eggs for reproduction. Men have their testes. We’ve more than just confirmed that we have the other key organ, the prostate.”
“The what?” Claire tilted her head.
“I could show you,” Lily giggled as her hands crawled down to Claire’s waistband. “It’s where the extra bit of pleasure from anal sex comes from. Like the ‘G-spot’ in your vagina.”
Claire’s mind blanked. She felt Lily’s hands slowly pulling down her pants and didn’t know if she wanted to stop her. She knew what Lily was referring to, but wanted to play dumb, too. She eventually nodded in understanding.
“Aww,” Lily mumbled to herself. “Wanted to show you.”
“Later,” Claire whispered back. “Keep going. This is important.”
Lily smiled and retracted her hands. “Agreed. So, we have the male sex organs alongside our own organs. Only the Gods know how She fits all that into our bodies, and I pray we never have a chance to find out…”
She shivered at the thought. It would mean one of them had died and their body was being examined. She shook her head and continued.
“Our bodies have changed. Thankfully, the Goddess didn’t just attach a penis to our bodies, since they could have easily rejected the organ and thought it needed to be purged. But that doesn’t mean our bodies won’t adapt.”
Her hands moved down towards Claire’s butt, causing the paladin’s breath to hitch. She pressed down on a bone just above it. “This is your tailbone. Means at one point in the past, humans did have tails. When life was created, the Gods made sure that said life could adapt to the world around it. So they let us grow and evolve. Humans outgrew the need for tails and left behind this bone.”
“Right, Evolution,” Claire nervously giggled. Another one of her academic failures was coming back to bite her.
Lily nodded. “ Whether you believe it was the whim of Bennos or some incredible forethought, life had the ability to adapt. Though we still aren’t sure the origins of magic or the stats sheets we all use…” She sighed and shook her head.” Nevermind, back to Jasmine’s issue. There’s never been people like us. Women with both genitals. What Jasmine is experiencing could be her body adapting to the male reproductive system, or it can be a newly discovered quirk of her skill.”
Claire nodded her head. She was following along as best she could, “So you think Jasmine’s body is evolving to… what? Enjoy our cum beyond just a preference?”
“That… Maybe?” Lily tilted her head for a moment. “I guess that could be an explanation. Her skill is affecting her body in such a way that it releases feelings that simulate being drunk. Almost like a mental high.”
Claire let out a laugh. The whole thing was quite comical to think about. Their stoic assassin would literally get drunk on their cum. “We’ll have to keep an eye on everyone, too. Jasmine was the first one I gave my gift to. I’d think if this affected all of us, the twins would be next.”
“Right,” Lily exhaled and relaxed into Claire’s embrace. She let her hands wander Claire’s body. “Let’s just hope it’s the skill affecting her body. A change in mental state could mean a lot of things. Intense distress, complex feelings like PTSD, Depression, and a whole other assortment of mental issues I can’t diagnose.”
Claire bit her lip and looked at Jasmine. She was so hard to read to begin with, and she could easily be hiding more emotions than just the ones about her former party member. She gripped Lily tighter, hoping and praying that it wasn’t the case.
“Claire, it’s not all bad,” Lily whispered gently into her ear. “Knights and soldiers are most affected by this change in mana, not only because of their experiences, but also from the peace they return to. Some even lose combat skills because they were so focused on raising kids.”
She kissed Claire’s forehead.
“It could be that she's beginning to find her own peace or a new purpose.”
Chapter 217: Morning After Sluggishness
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Jasmine woke up in a strange mood. She felt more rested than she’d felt in a very long time, but she had a fogginess in her mind. Like she was only half awake. She kept yawning throughout the day and very nearly passed out multiple times. Other than that, there was nothing else. She felt slower and sleepy the entire day, something she wasn’t used to.
Lily and Ana kept an eye on her the entire day, but neither of them noticed anything else wrong with her. Lily wanted to test the limits of Jasmine’s “drunkenness” while they had the time and safety, but Jasmine did not want to wake up like this again. She did not like how her body felt that day at all.
She was kind of afraid of drinking her lovers’ semen again.
Jasmine needed to be alert and ready for danger, it was in her nature. Taking a rest day, or indulging in the high she had the day before, was not something she would let herself do.
Claire was too distracted thinking about Jasmine’s condition to really enjoy being with Toni all day. He was sitting in her lap, quietly humming to himself as he held the reins. It was only when Toni would adjust that Claire would be pulled out of her thoughts. His butt felt the closest to Elsie’s or Ana’s, but while they had a bit more bounce to theirs, his was surprisingly toned. It felt like a firm pillow in her lap.
“Claire?” Toni looked up at her. “Are you okay? You’re not very talkative today.”
Claire sighed. “Worried about Jasmine. She’s been all over the place since we left Restol. One day it was stress, the next she was acting off, and now this.”
“It’s a lot, I know,” Toni looked forward. He readjusted in Claire’s lap just to tease the paladin. “Lets hope her getting drunk was her body changing for the better. She was asleep for almost 12 hours.”
“That’s insane.” Claire shook her head. “She didn’t even stir when we woke up. It’s not like her.”
“I pray to Anka that this new change was for the better,” Toni whispered to Claire. “Maybe it was your Goddess pushing for her to relax. You did insist she did so back in your village.”
“I hope so,” Claire wrapped her arms around his waist. “I hope She did this change for Jasmine, and it isn’t a sign of what’s to come.”
“What do you mean?” Toni asked before he leaned back and rested his head on Claire’s chest. “What could it be a sign of?”
“Well, Jasmine was the first person I gave Her gift to,” Claire’s breath hitched. He was pressing his head against her left breast. “Maybe she’s just the first to get this new change. Maybe the twins will have something different happen to them.”
“You think Elsie and Ana are going to have a change soon?” Toni asked with a bit of worry.
“We don’t know yet. I’m waiting for Her to contact me again, but it’s been a while.” Claire exhaled. “I hope She’s okay, too. It’s been 2 weeks…”
“I think Anka would have reached out to me if anything bad happened to Her,” Toni pursed his lips. He could feel Anka’s presence more than he used to be able to. He got a tingling sensation whenever he did something She’d enjoy now.
“I hope so,” Claire tightened her grip on him. “I’m just tired of waiting and hoping. Feel like that’s all I’ve been doing recently…”
“Mmm,” Toni tilted his head and took a moment to think. “Maybe right now. But pretty soon, you’ll be missing this peace. Once the fighting with your Lady starts, it isn’t likely to stop.”
“That’s true, I guess,” Claire muttered. She thought about the sheer amount of chaos they were on the verge of releasing. Commoner rebellions weren’t very common, given that nobles controlled the population. “But still, in cases like these, I just want to help Jazz. I feel useless right now.”
Toni pinched Claire’s arm. Claire barely even noticed it and didn’t react. “Wow. You’re tough. But don’t talk like that. You aren’t useless.”
Claire giggled at his comment. “Not really. Not yet.”
“Could stand beside Hannah,” Toni retorted. He tried pinching her arm harder and harder to get a reaction from her. “Not many can do that. She’s like a brick wall.”
“Not to magic, it seems.” Claire laughed in Toni’s ear. “Her resistance is surprisingly low.”
Toni frowned at the lack of response from Claire. “‘I’m too stupid for magic.’ is what she’d say. She’s so stuck in her ways… It’s both endearing and annoying.”
“I’ve noticed how stubborn she can be,” Claire smiled. She grabbed his hand and interlocked her fingers with his. “I thought it’d be a problem, especially when she kept clashing with Ursa. But they have their… arrangement.”
Toni chuckled to himself. “I was surprised at how submissive Hannah was with Ursa, too. I have never seen her lose gracefully.”
“It’s pretty hot,” Claire whispered without thinking. “Having them fight to see who was superior. Having Hannah submit to Ursa whenever she wants… Far better than what I was expecting after that fight.”
Toni sighed. “Yeah. I was expecting Hannah to be a sore loser…”
“I didn’t know what was going to happen after that fight,” Claire admitted. She shivered upon remembering the sound and sight of Ursa’s arm breaking.
“Mhmm,” Toni mumbled. He felt a bit of shame for not being able to control her better. “How do you do it with Ursa? Control her so well?”
Claire pursed her lips and thought for a moment. “I’m not sure. I think it started when we met. Her wolf form was very passive with my presence and focused on our food. I thought her fur looked soft, so I took a chance and pet it…”
“Yeah, but what about training?” Toni pressed for more.
Claire shrugged. She really didn’t do much to train Ursa. She collared her and that was about it. “I’m not sure, really. I gave her a collar?”
“A collar…” Toni mumbled to himself.
“I treated her a bit like our dog back at the farm, but nothing special.”
“Do you think if I collared Hannah, she’d listen to me better?” Toni looked up at Claire.
“Probably not,” Claire giggled. She squeezed his hand tightly as she continued. “Ursa’s skill acts a bit differently, despite how similar they seem. The collar means more than just the accessory. It was her being tamed.”
“Damn,” Toni swore. He shuffled in Claire’s lap, causing her cock to finally stir. “Why can’t it be easy?”
Claire let a moan escape her mouth. “It might be more fun to train her, I won’t lie.”
“Yeah? What do you mean?” Toni smiled as he felt her erection slowly grow hard. He felt it settle between his butt, tempting her hole. “What kind of training are you thinking about?”
“A lot,” Claire struggled against the sensations of Toni’s body. “Like a reward system for her when she’s good.”
“Mmm,” Toni giggled. He settled down after remembering he had to be paying attention to the road. “Her punishment is what exposed Jasmine’s change… Not like it was much of a punishment to begin with.”
“Well, we have time to think about this,” Claire rubbed her hand up and down Toni’s thigh. She felt the lean muscle the dancer had built up over the years. “Maybe dance for her when she’s good? She does very much enjoy watching your butt shake.”
Toni giggled. He felt her hand tease his inner thigh, getting so close to his own growing erection. “That could work…”
“For punishment… I’m not actually sure,” Claire tilted her head. She took a moment to think, but came up with nothing. “I would have suggested servicing Ursa if they had any friction between them. But, she does that anyway.”
“Mhmm,” Toni nodded. He rested his hand on Claire’s. “Maybe take away the intimacy? Punish her by taking away the butt she enjoys so much.”
“That could work,” Claire whispered in his ear. She was very much enjoying said butt in her lap. “I think making her abstain would keep her in line. Speaking of which, what is the planned punishment for Elsie?”
“Oh, right,” Toni bit his lip. “Hannah really wanted to share her. Make her service the two of us for the day, but it hasn’t lined up yet. I was driving, then Hannah had to do double watch.”
“Might actually be a punishment for Elsie,” Claire tilted her head. The thought was making it harder and harder for her to concentrate. “She’s not good with our larger size, so after the first round, she might get a bit…”
“Cumdrunk?” Toni giggled. “I think that’s the word you gals use.”
“Yeah,” Claire laughed. “But now, Jasmine literally gets drunk off cum. So we might need a new word.”
“True, true,” Toni giggled. “But it fits so well! Her words start to slur, and she can barely stand straight. It’s so cute.”
“It is,” Claire nodded. “Think she enjoys being like that more than she’ll ever admit. She’s almost as stubborn as Hannah.”
“Almost,” Toni laughed. “No one beats Hannah at stubbornness.”
Chapter 218: Finally, She Returned
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Jasmine felt much better the day after. The fogginess was gone, and she didn’t feel like she was constantly on the verge of sleep. She could focus and think better; her senses were back to normal. Overall, she felt herself after that first day.
The only problem was her body seemed to crave the high she had that night. Every whiff of her lovers’ smell or the thought of their cum made her whole body shiver. She could feel her brain beg for that level of pleasure again. Thankfully, she was incredibly disciplined. She held herself back at night, slowly testing her body’s reaction to her lovers’ seed. The next week, her nights were spent seeing how her body reacted to the quantity she allowed herself to indulge in.
And just like Lily explained, it was very much like drinking alcohol.
She could feel the buzz after a few of her lovers’ loads. It was an elation she never truly got from alcohol, and it let her relax better. She could sleep through the nights she didn’t have watch. Even her Sleep Perception skill seemed to turn off when she slept. All it took was limiting herself the night before, and she could wake up feeling more refreshed and relaxed than she had since she turned 18. She honestly forgot what it was like getting a full 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep.
That week passed by quite quickly. The Scarlet Seraphs reestablished their traveling routines, finding things to do while traveling all day. When they could, they trained to make sure Elsie got Hannah’s movement down better. Otherwise, they enjoyed their nights as usual.
The one issue that did scare her was the timing of this change. It was seemingly random. She hadn’t leveled up during the goblin fight, she didn’t feel different or sick, and none of her skills changed. Hopefully, Claire’s Goddess will shed light on why this happened to her.
But, she’s been silent since the Parenting Ritual.
It’d been 3 weeks since the Goddess reached out to Claire. She didn’t even feel the tingling on the back of her neck when she usually would. Part of her worried, but the other part trusted Toni’s words. Anka would say something if there was an issue. Claire just hoped that it was sometime soon; she really wanted some answers. Not only about Jasmine’s change, but about any future changes that could happen with her lovers. Lily had her a bit paranoid that the twins might suddenly evolve like Jasmine did.
Thankfully, She did finally visit her dreams the night before they arrived at their next destination.
Claire felt a wave of relief the moment she felt the ethereal mana surrounding her dream body. It’d been so long since she’d been here that she had a bit of nostalgia flare up. It took a moment for her mind to adjust to the feeling, the weirdness she felt when she breathed. Then, she noticed her Goddess descending from the light.
Claire gulped. Her face was finally fully defined. No shadows were hiding the features on her face anymore. She looked like a normal human, had it not been for the hair. It floated in the air, unaffected by gravity. Claire was stunned for nearly a whole minute, not expecting this revelation.
“How do I look?”
Her voice sounded different. It wasn’t penetrating Claire’s mind like it normally would. She could feel it pass through her ears. “Uhh… Beautiful.”
Even the Goddess’s giggle felt so human. It was throwing her off.
“I’m glad,” The Goddess smiled at her. She got close to Claire and studied her face. “Took my time choosing Daphne, Jessie, and Lyn’s features. Though I wish I could take Daphne’s arm muscles…”
Was that a blush? Was the Goddess really blushing?
“I guess I am,” the Goddess smiled. “Did not know this form could do that.”
Claire shook her head. She was bewildered entirely by this situation. “Form? Wh-what do you mean? I need you to explain.”
The Goddess smiled. “I apologize. It took me so long to reach out again because of this. I needed time after the ritual to complete my physical form. You and your lovers created enough divine magic to finish my body.”
Claire blinked. “So… this form. It’s how you really look.”
The Goddess chuckled again. Claire’s awestruck expression and demeanor were truly funny to Her. “Is that all you have to say?”
“N-no, I just… wasn’t expecting this.”
“Would you prefer this voice instead?” Her voice changed. It messed with Claire’s mind to physically feel her words previously, but not now. “I guess you are used to this one.”
“I like the other one. You feel…”
“Human,” the Goddess nodded. “Anka and Rava both said that.”
Claire took a deep breath. She had questions she needed answered. She shouldn’t be distracted by the pretty face before her.
“Aww,” She whispered. “You called me pretty again.”
Claire had to pinch herself to stay focused. She couldn’t get distracted. “I did. But, please… I need answers.”
The Goddess pursed her lips. She took a moment to think before speaking once more. “I can’t answer any questions about the past. I am restricted from talking about that.”
“Okay, that was to be expected.” Claire sighed. She’d have to shelve the questions about Firewater, Silkie, and the Tyrant for another time. “What happened to Jasmine? Why did she suddenly change?”
“Ah, right,” the Goddess did her best to hold back her smile. “That was Anka’s idea, actually. She noticed how stressed poor Jaz was.”
“So you changed her?” Claire asked for clarification. “Not some weird change like Lily theorized.”
“I did,” the Goddess nodded. “Though I do like Lily’s guess. Let her know that your gift rewrites your bodies to include the male organs. I did not just place them there without thinking.”
“So there won’t be any more changes?” Claire asked, relieved that Jasmine’s change wasn’t a sign for what’s to come. “Like the twins won’t get drunk off our cum or anything?”
“Not unless you want me to.”
The offer was kind of tempting. Claire had to really think about it before she shook her head. “Why the change?”
“Mother Jasmine broke her promise to you,” the Goddess moved closer. She looked deep into Claire’s green eyes. “Your lovers seem obsessed with punishments lately, so I decided to instill one of my own. Jasmine needs the sleep. She is not ready to be fully open about what bothers her.”
Claire looked into the Goddess’s grey eyes. “So there is still something stressing her out.”
She nodded. “There is. However, it is not something of major concern. It is something Jasmine is slowly dealing with. When she’s ready, you will be the first to know.”
“I guess that means all I can do is wait,” Claire sighed. Her shoulders slumped, and she felt a bit of sadness overcome her.
The Goddess wrapped her arms around Claire. She hugged the paladin tightly. “Unfortunately, that is all you can do for now.”
Claire tilted her head. She felt something strange and different about the Goddess’s embrace. She giggled in the divine’s ear upon realizing what had changed. Something was pressing into her thigh, and it throbbed upon her noticing.
“Finally noticed it,” the Goddess cooed in her ear. “You don’t know how long I agonized without it. All those experiences you got to enjoy… it was torture.”
“D-does that mean we-”
“Not yet,” the Goddess cut her off. She took a deep breath and shuddered. “This form of yours. It is not “real” enough for sex. One day…”
“When?”
“I wish I could tell you,” Her voice changed back to Her ethereal one. The Goddess let out a deep sigh as She continued. “Looks like my time is up. Not strong enough to keep that form yet.”
Claire gripped the Goddess tightly. She didn’t want her to leave again after not seeing her for so long. “Don’t leave me for so long again. Please. I missed you.”
“I will not,” the Goddess assured Claire. She patted the back of Claire’s head to calm the woman. “I was far too exhausted these past weeks. You are not the only one affected by Divine Fatigue.”
“Aren’t you an all-powerful Goddess?” Claire joked. She eased her grip on the Goddess.
“Not yet,” the Goddess smiled in response. She leaned in and kissed Claire. “One day, though.”
“Before you go,” Claire slowly let go of the Goddess. She was a bit embarrassed to ask, but she decided to anyway. “Is it just Anka, or is Rava included?”
“Whatever do you mean?” The Goddess’s smile widened, and she physically squirmed. Claire glanced down at her new edition and gulped. “Just Anka, so far. Rava… is in it for the cause.”
“How is She?”
“That is something I will have to tell you another time. Or, She may tell Toni.” The Goddess began to drift back towards the divine light behind her. She held tight to Claire’s hand until the very last moment. “For now, I must go. Good luck with the Chimera.”
Chapter 219: Shitty Treatment
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Claire woke up feeling completely refreshed. It felt nice to hear from Her Goddess again and to see the new form She had. Claire recollected the face that used to be so featureless, now was filled out by a fusion of her lovers. Same nose as the two Carpenter sisters, Jasmine’s eyes, and she even recalled a few of Jessie’s freckles. They blended seamlessly together to make a beautiful face.
Claire’s smile was quickly noticed by her lovers around her, before anyone had to ask, Claire spoke. “She visited me…”
“She did?” Elsie rubbed the sleep out of her eye. “Is that what woke me up last night?”
Claire nodded. “Took her a while because She needed rest, but Her form is complete. She has a physical body now.”
“Is She hot?” Elsie slyly smiled at Claire.
“She’s a combination of all of you,” Claire chuckled. She took a moment to stretch her arms before replying. “So, yes.”
“When do we get to meet Her?” Elsie crawled closer to Claire.
“No idea,” Claire opened her arms for the older twin. “She was very vague…”
“Did She explain Jazz’s change?” Lily asked. Her tone was far more serious compared to the two of theirs.
“She did,” Claire nodded. She glanced at Jasmine, who was silently staring at her. “They thought it would help Jasmine relax more. And, She said, because Jasmine broke her promise back in Restol, this was her punishment.”
“Punishment? Really?” Jasmine sighed.
“Thank goodness,” Lily pushed her glasses up. “I was worried the rest of us would start to have secondary changes.”
“So we won’t all get drunk like Jasmine?” Hannah asked. “Damn, would have made nights more fun.”
“But watch a nightmare,” Elsie nodded in agreement.
“So what? I just have to deal with getting tipsy every time I drink your cum?” Jasmine scoffed. It’d been a while since the Goddess had annoyed her. “Must have gotten her personality from Elsie.”
“I do think it’s for the best,” Claire responded. She would hold on to the information the Goddess gave her about what was still bothering Jasmine. “Especially on the days you don’t have to be up.”
“What if we get attacked? Or what if we need to flee? I need to be in fighting shape.” Jasmine insisted. She was about to list off a few more things, but Hannah cut her off.
“That’s why we’re here,” Hannah said with a surprisingly serious tone. “I know I’m still new to this group and have been causing problems, but I can already tell you are shouldering too much. Yes, you are a veteran adventurer, but you have Ursa and me. Both of us can pick up the slack.”
“I agree,” Ursa said from outside the carriage. “And… Um… Hannah?”
Hannah’s smile widened. She was imagining Ursa’s blushing face as she tried to speak. “Ursa thinks you are underestimating Claire, Ana, and Elsie. She believes they are far more capable than you realize.”
There was a brief silence before Ursa could barely be heard. “That.”
Jasmine looked at the ground in contemplation. She hated the idea of keeping this punishment. She didn’t need to relax out here; she needed to be ready. It was against her nature. “I don’t doubt that, Ursa.”
“While I would love for you to get drunk every night on our collective cum,” Hannah continued. She glanced at Toni, who was still rousing from his sleep, still cuddled up to Ana. “I understand why you’d be cautious. Wish we could control when it affected you.”
“That would be better,” Claire mumbled to herself. “I can always ask.”
“You’d like that, wouldn’t you?” Elsie stared directly at Jasmine with a coy smile. She could sense Jasmine getting heated and wanted to de-escalate a bit. “Letting Claire have that much control over you. Isn’t that better?”
Jasmine’s expression broke for a brief moment. Elsie’s words did get under her cold facade for a moment. “I will admit that it’s better if we could turn it off…”
“I bet,” Elsie cooed. “Can’t go a night without Claire’s cum, can you?”
“Shush,” Jasmine shot back. “I’m being serious here.” She turned to Lily, who was deep in thought. “Look, I realize I haven’t been the best at being truthful. I understand why you and Claire think this is a good idea, but now isn’t the time for this punishment.”
“I agree,” Lily nodded. She bit her finger as she continued to think. “Mostly with how you’ve been handling all this. Not really about the timing. I think she’s testing you in a way.”
“In what way is this a test?” Jasmine scoffed.
“Testing how much you trust us,” Lily met Jasmine’s eyes. “Jazz, I’ve only heard about your time with the other group, but I’ve seen how it affected you. I’ve seen the way you overcompensate while we are traveling. Doing everything yourself. You trust us as people; that is very clear. But there’s still a part of you that doesn’t trust us as adventurers. A part of you is still stuck reeling from your old party.”
“I doubt that was Her intentions,” Jasmine responded coldly.
“Honestly, I have to agree with Jasmine about Her intentions,” Claire added. “She did say it was because we were obsessed with punishments recently…”
“I-I think Lily has a point,” Ana yawned. She was slowly being filled in about the situation by Elsie. “She’s right about Jasmine being stuck… Um, sorry, but it’s true.”
Jasmine shook her head. “That should not matter right now. We’re fighting monsters and bandits. We should be focusing on those fights.”
“And we can,” Lily continued pressing Jasmine. “We can focus on those things, while still letting you get drunk. Maybe hold off while we’re near the area, but it’s best for your mental health if you let the edge off.”
“So get dependent on what’s basically a drug to relax?” Jasmine’s voice rose. “Very good advice from a doctor.”
“Well, you aren’t listening when we tell you to relax, now are you?!” Lily replied in a louder voice. “I’ve tried for years to help you. I’m at my wits' end with this.”
“And that can wait until we ge-”
“Stop,” Claire said calmly, cutting Jasmine off from escalating the argument. “This is not the time to argue. Jazz, please. Listen to Lily.”
“Why can’t this wait until we get back?” Jasmine growled.
“Because, like the Goddess said, you already broke your promise when we were back in Restol.” Claire continued calmly. She did not want to see the two fighting. She had enough of that when Hannah and Ursa were fighting. “If we wait until we return again, you’ll just break your promise again.”
“Agreed,” Elsie nodded as she settled into Claire’s lap.
“We will wait for when you are ready to speak about everything, but for now, just let this go.” Claire continued.
“I’m not happy about this,” Jasmine muttered.
“Neither are we,” Claire replied quickly. “We desperately want to help you, but you’re keeping us out still.”
Jasmine’s eyes narrowed. She studied Claire for a moment, wondering if the Goddess informed Claire about anything. She let out a deep exhale, “Fine. Whatever. But nothing like that first day.”
“That’s acceptable,” Lily nodded. She calmed her growing anger with her own deep breaths. “Just take the edge off, that’s all I ask.”
“Right,” Hannah said during the awkward tension. “I don’t know you all too well, but I can understand Jasmine’s side. You’re asking a soldier to get drunk every night to deal with her nightmares. It’s pretty fucked up.”
“I know,” Lily nodded. It went against everything she learned when taking care of people. “But this is the plan I’ve been reduced to after trying for years on end to help.”
“Lily,” Ana crawled over to her. She nestled into Lily’s lap and grasped her hand. She tilted her head back to look up at Lily with innocent eyes. “Patience, remember. We have to wait for Jasmine; pushing her will only delay it.”
Lily leaned down and kissed Ana’s forehead. “I know. She’s just so fucking annoying sometimes.”
Chapter 220: Duvain
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There was still a bit of tension after their discussion, leading to a quiet ride for the half day it took to get to their next destination. Claire was too busy thinking about her Goddess and Her words to really notice. She didn’t notice that Jasmine and Lily were still quietly continuing the argument from before. They were going back and forth about “taking off the edge” like Lily suggested. But, they were getting nowhere.
By the time Claire noticed, they were already at the newest village. It was quite different from the others they had visited, closer to the cities. Very similar to the place they first met Toni. It had rows of housing and was on the verge of urbanizing like Fyre. However, the chimera was causing issues for that plan.
Claire glanced out the window and examined the uniform structures. Before, she didn’t understand why they felt the need. But after traveling and experiencing Fyre, she understood some of the reasoning. She noticed the signs labeling the streets they passed, something she didn’t notice before. The whole place was carefully constructed to be easy to navigate and make use of its space effectively.
She smiled at the people she passed, some of whom acknowledged their presence, while others went about their day. It was something that separated village people from these urban cities; almost every villager would wave back to you. The general hospitality was far warmer.
“Still have that face of wonder,” Jasmine mumbled to herself aloud. It came out without her thinking and interrupted the ongoing petty argument between her and Lily.
Lily hesitated for a moment before glancing at Claire. She let out a long exhale, realizing how long the two had been arguing. “What are we doing?”
“Arguing endlessly about petty shit,” Ursa responded to the rhetorical question. She looked quite annoyed at the two.
“I believe it’s called a ‘lover’s quarrel,’ Ursa,” Hannah chuckled from the side.
“Do lovers typically argue about nonsense from childhood?” Ursa leaned back. There was finally some semblance of silence in the cabin.
“Maybe if they’re childhood friends,” Hannah nodded. “Though I can’t imagine many still bring up stories about stealing one’s favorite dessert.”
Jasmine let out a deep, shameful sigh upon realizing just how petty the argument had gotten. “I wasn’t lying when I said that Daphne ate it.”
“Sure, but you’re the one who stole it,” Lily rolled her eyes. “It’s semantics.”
“Stop,” Ursa growled. “Do not start again. You two were almost as bad as those goblins…”
Claire, who was in her own world and hadn’t noticed the two arguing, could understand just how bad it had devolved. Firewater and Silkie spent hours yelling at one another about equally petty quarrels. She was surprised that both Lily and Jasmine argued for so long.
“I didn’t expect this from either of you. It’s so unlike both of you,” Claire said without thinking.
“I thought the same,” Toni laughed. “They seemed so mature when I first met them. Well, maybe not Lily given my blessing…”
“Must have been a long time coming,” Hannah added. “They seemingly went over almost every petty grievance they had.”
“Feels like it,” Lily exhaled. “Had far more resentment than I realized.”
“I can see why,” Ursa nodded. Her red eyes glared at Jasmine. “Now I understand why you and Elsie get along so well.”
Jasmine winced at Ursa’s words. “She’d be really mad if she heard you say that.”
“It’s true, though.”
“Yeah, well, most older sisters are like that,” Jasmine shook her head.
“Mine wasn’t,” Ursa replied quickly.
Jasmine opened her mouth to argue, but caught herself. She was too ready to jump back into a petty argument. “Whatever. Lily, I’m sorry for being so defensive. I just… can’t…”
“I know,” Lily rolled her eyes. It wasn’t often that the alchemist got annoyed, or even angry, but Jasmine was making it far too easy. “That’s why I need to be forceful with the treatment.”
Jasmine gulped. Something that Ursa picked up on with her enhanced hearing. The northerner chuckled at Jasmine’s interpretation of Lily’s words. “At least, it seems, that the arguing is over.” She laughed.
Claire tilted her head before processing what Lily said. “True. We do have to be forceful with you and your emotions, Jazz.”
“Enough of this,” Jasmine let out an exaggerated sigh. “Let’s move on to our mission while we’re here.”
“Thank Rava,” Ursa muttered to herself.
Jasmine chose to ignore what she said. “This is Duvain. As you can see, it’s been rapidly urbanizing to become a full-fledged city. However, they do not have the usual guard to deal with such a place. Usually, they’d take care of the chimera we are tasked with, but our Lady is slow to head their call.”
“Typical,” Claire shook her head.
“Mhmm,” Jasmine nodded. “Which is why we were contracted. We were the first available group that they could hire. That means it could be much more of a challenge than we are… well, then we were expecting. Even with our newer members.”
“Why’s that?” Hannah tilted her head. “How big is this creature?”
“About the size of the carriage,” Jasmine explained. “Head of a lion, like normal, then a goat and a snake for a tail. Its size is the main issue.”
“So its hide is quite thick?” Hannah asked. “Guessing they tried to fight it already, but their weapons were ineffective.”
“Indeed,” Jasmine nodded. “Elsie’s magic will be key. Somehow, they don’t have any attack mages in the area, so they were desperate for one. She’s the reason we got this contract. Do not. And I repeat, do not tell her that. She already has quite the ego.”
Everyone nodded in agreement.
“Thankfully, both sisters are driving, or else Ana would have told her.” Jasmine continued. She glanced at the driver’s window to make sure it was secure. “Now, the plan will be to use Claire and Hannah as bait. Ursa, you’ll need to help pin it. Do you think you can restrain it with your strength?”
Ursa took a moment to think. “I may need to transform, but I should be able to.”
“Okay.” Jasmine nodded. “We’ll use hit-and-run tactics for this. Get its attention, pin it for Elsie, then retreat. It’s far too strong to fight head-on, so we’ll have to slowly chip away at its hide until we can pierce it. Then, I’ll poison it.”
Claire rubbed her chin. “I wonder if my shield will work with it. The recoil could speed the process up.”
“That’s true, but I wouldn’t count on it,” Jasmine nodded. “And, I would not risk it.”
“What about its eyes? Do you think I could use my spear to cripple its sight?” Hannah asked.
“We’ll have to see. They weren’t even able to get close to the chimera, but I’ll be doing my best to shoot at vital spots until we’re ready,” Jasmine explained. She took a deep breath. “This creature has already claimed the lives of the few guards this town has. It’s very dangerous, so it won’t be like the goblins.”
Claire gulped. Images of her fight with the troll flashed before her eyes. She felt a pit in her stomach form. “Okay. Treat it like the troll fight. Do my best not to take a direct hit again.”
Jasmine studied Claire intently. She recognized the expression and walked over to comfort Claire. “Yes. That goes for you, too, Hannah. This monster is incredibly powerful. Do not face it head-on.”
“I won’t unless I have to,” Hannah nodded.
“Hannah,” Toni glared at her. “Listen to her words.”
“I am, master,” Hannah said with a serious expression. “I won’t face it head-on unless something goes wrong. Or if anyone gets injured.”
“Even then, it’s far better to retreat.” Jasmine shook her head.
“And let it chase? Nah. It’s my duty to protect, even if it costs my life.” Hannah shook her head and leaned back. “I am a knight.”
“That’s very noble, but again, it’s far better to retreat.” Jasmine insisted. “We have Ana’s ward or totem to distract it.”
“I get it.” Hannah exhaled. “From what I heard about your previous fights, Claire had a severe injury. I understand the concern, but we’re both far stronger than she was at that time. I’m not saying I’ll take the beast on myself, I’m just saying I’ll be the one who keeps it distracted if anything goes wrong. Which, it probably will.”
“Gods,” Toni shook his head. “You can word it better.”
“It’s okay, Toni,” Claire whispered calmly. “I understand what Hannah is trying to convey. And, should you get injured, I’ll prove how much stronger I’ve gotten myself.”
Chapter 221: Battle preparations
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Given the nature of the monster they were up against, Duvain’s mayor mustered up what women she could to aid them. They met up with the Captain of her Guard at the edge of town. The guard was twenty women total, but the chimera had claimed the lives of five. Memorials of the fallen women were right next to the makeshift fortification they built.
A lady in full knight armor approached the carriage. Elsie stopped the horses to talk to her. “You must be the Scarlet Seraphs. Thank the Gods.”
“We are,” Elsie nodded. “You must be Captain Reynolds.”
“Please, call me Rebecca or Becca,” the mid-thirties woman smiled at the twins. “Not used to the title of Captain yet.”
“Well, okay, I’m Elsie and this is my sister Ana,” Elsie nodded at her. The two descended from the driver’s seat to meet the woman. “The rest of our party is in the back.”
“Ah, you two must be the mages Sara mentioned…” The woman exhaled deeply. “Its hide is too tough for our weapons; we need magic to defeat this beast.”
The back of the carriage opened, revealing the rest of the Scarlet Seraphs. Claire, Hannah, Ursa, and Jasmine were clad in their gear with their weapons ready. They approached Rebecca, who had a confused look on her face.
“What’s a Knight of Lady Efreit doing here?”
Hannah smiled behind her helmet. “My Lady’s grandson recently joined the party.”
“Grandson?” The woman tilted her head. “The singer? He joined an adventurer party? Wh-what…”
“Long and complicated story,” Hannah stepped forward and patted her shoulder. “From what I understand, your previous Captain was one of the women killed by this monster.”
The woman nodded her head. “Sacrificed herself to protect us…”
“We’ll avenge her,” Hannah pulled the woman into an embrace. “I promise. These are very competent adventurers.”
“Hello, I’m Jasmine.” Jasmine waited until Hannah pulled away from the captain. “I’m your contact. We brought a mage capable of using both fire and lightning magic, which should prove very effective against the monster’s hide.”
“A dual-element mage?” The woman blinked. “Her? She’s so young, though…”
“I know,” Jasmine nodded.
“Hear that?” Elsie poked Claire with a smug smile. “She’s in disbelief.”
“Jazz didn’t want you to hear that,” Claire laughed back.
“Okay, well, the chimera will be back before nightfall,” the woman let out a long exhale. “We’ll aid any way we can, but… I can’t let too many women get sacrificed, or else…”
“It’s okay,” Jasmine reassured her. She, too, patted her shoulder. “I understand that you need as many women as possible until our Lady’s knights can reinforce your guard.”
“Only the Gods know when that will happen…” Rebecca scoffed.
“Not a fan of her, either?” Hannah laughed.
“No one outside her circle is,” Rebecca said before spitting. “She cost us good women by ignoring our request for more guardswomen.”
“That’s why we’re here,” Claire said from the side. She didn’t even realize she started talking. “She is letting her people rot, making my job necessary.”
There was a hint of recognition in Rebecca’s expression. “Huh? What do you mean?”
“Claire, is now a good time?” Jasmine whispered to her.
“Yes. I’m the Champion of a new Goddess. An unnamed Goddess,” Claire continued with more confidence. “She gave me a divine mission to free our men. But I plan on taking down our Lady as well.”
“Oh, so those rumors are true?” Rebecca pursed her lips. “There’s a new Goddess?”
Claire took a deep breath. She was worried about word of Her spreading in case the Queen, or even Lady Lloyd, heard about it. But also, she was glad that the rumors were spreading so fast. “Yes. She doesn’t have a name yet, but She’s here.”
“Liberate our men?” Rebecca muttered to herself. “So you’d make it easier for folks like us to have kids?”
Claire nodded. “Not just that. Bring back our fathers, brothers, and sons. Let men be as free as women.”
“Apologies, we’re saving up for kids of our own. It’s been on my mind…” Rebecca smiled. “Enough of that, we should get ready for the chimera. Have to have you prove your status as Champion before we talk further on the subject.”
“That’s fair,” Claire nodded. She didn’t mind being doubted, especially since she was still eighteen. She took a deep breath and continued. “I’m sorry for your losses. I’m sure they were good women.”
“They were very good women,” The captain nodded. She took a moment to glance at the memorials. “Thank you. I have a lot to live up to when it comes to my predecessor.”
“I have no doubt that you will exceed expectations,” Claire smiled. “Let’s discuss our plan for this chimera.”
“Right,” Jasmine said as the captain led them to a map. “We have our own plan for the fight, but we could use your women as support. I understand you don’t want to lose any more guards, but we could use the help.”
“That… can be arranged,” She pursed her lips and motioned for one of her guards to step forward. “This is Catherine, she’s our city’s healer. She has some combat experience, but not a whole lot. She can support your mages and you. Then,” she points to another woman. “Jean. She’s an archer. She’s the only one to have damaged the monster so far.”
“Took out one of its goat eyes,” The brunette smiled.
“Yes, and saved us from more casualties.” Rebecca continued. “She’ll support you as well. We were able to acquire a ballista, which she’ll be using. The rest will secure this position and aid you if needed.”
“And you?” Jasmine asked.
“I’m the only one who knows how to operate the ballista, unfortunately,” Rebecca pointed to the machine behind them. “Helped build it with my wife.”
“Okay, that’s fine.” Jasmine rubbed her chin. “We have our own plan ready. We’ll bait the monster in with our frontline, then have Elsie and Jean fire at the beast. We hope that their attacks can cripple the beast or else…”
She glanced at Ursa, who had her ax slung over her shoulder. She gave Jasmine a nod as her eyes ignited in red light.
“We have one backup plan, but if we have to use it,” Jasmine continued. She looked around at the guardswomen surrounding them. “You have to swear you do not let its nature leak. It’s something we’d much rather keep secret.”
Rebecca studied the Ravian woman. “Understood. Let’s hope we don’t get to that point. And I think I have my own idea.”
She motioned towards a civilian. The woman stepped forward and introduced herself. “I’m the captain’s wife, call me Gina.”
“Yes, honey,” Rebecca moved over to an assortment of supplies. “Do you think we could attach these chains to the bolts? Anchor the monster down and make control its movements.”
“Not a bad idea,” The blonde picked up the chain and went for her utility belt around her waist. “I could probably do that. But I’ll need quite a bit of help. Not only just muscle.”
“I can help with that,” Jasmine stepped forward. “Can’t believe I’m regretting not bringing my sister… She’s a blacksmith, so I have experience with mechanical parts and stuff.”
“Okay,” The woman grabbed as many women as she could and had them haul the chains towards the ballista. “Let’s hope it doesn’t get here soon.”
There was a moment of silence as they shuffled out of the meeting area. Claire felt a weird sensation permeate at the back of her neck, she reached back to touch it and looked towards the sky. Her eyes widened.
“Too late,” Claire pointed to the horizon. There was a shadowy mass flying straight towards the town. “Looks like it’s already here.”
“Man your stations!” Rebecca commanded the women not helping with the ballista. “Stall the beast as best you can.”
“Jazz,” Claire took a deep breath. “Now’s the time to trust us. Help with the ballista and we’ll deal with it.”
“No they-”
Ursa cut her off with a growl. “Listen to her. It will be faster with you helping.”
Hannah stretched her arms and readied herself. “Agreed. We’ll be able to hold out for a while.”
Jasmine bit her lip. She wanted to argue, to get defensive. But now wasn’t the time.
Chapter 222: The Chimera Attacks
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There was an uneasy silence as the approaching mass swiftly flew towards their position. Everyone readied their weapons, while the Scarlet Seraphs’ frontline pressed forward. Claire, Hannah, and Ursa pushed past the reinforcements to meet it. Ursa led the three, lifting her ax and swinging its glowing head in the air.
The mass jetted down towards the ground just before them, landing with an earthshaking impact. There was a storm of dust and a silence after the sound created by its landing. Once the dust slowly settled, the shadowy mass’s form was revealed. It stood nearly ten feet tall on four legs, the face of a maneless lion and goat side-by-side. It had scars covering its hide, patches missing and rot oozing from its body.
Ursa struggled to breathe against the pungent smell that had yet to hit the other two. She sized up the creature, feeling her hair stand on end. Claire moved to Ursa side, eyeing the goat head. The arrow that Jean shot was still lodged in its socket. If all else failed, maybe they could fall back on blinding it.
Hannah bashed her shield with her handax, letting out her Warcry skill to attempt to get the monster’s attention. The two of its heads turned towards her, but its third one still watched Ursa and Claire. The serpent’s yellow eyes peered from behind its body, where its tail should be. They didn’t have time to think about it because it moved towards Hannah.
They matched its pace, moving back slowly. Their job was to distract and stall the monster until the ballista was prepared. They’d have to improvise originally; it was just waiting for Elsie to prepare her magic. They’d have to distract and maneuver around until they were given the signal.
It lunged towards Hannah with its front paw, swiping at the knight. She dodged backwards with her shield ready. It overextended to reach her, stumbling slightly. Ursa used that moment to press forward and swing her axe. It collided with the monster’s hide, bouncing off. She growled and rolled back away from the monster after the failed blow.
The monster kept its eyes on Hannah, while the serpent’s never left Ursa. It recovered swiftly, not even noticing Ursa’s axe hit it. It moved towards Hannah again, readying up another swipe. It tried again to swipe at Hannah, but she expertly moved backwards. This time, both Claire and Ursa tried to attack the creature.
Claire used her Defensive Strike to bash the monster while Ursa swung at the extended paw. Claire felt her arm and shield rattle against the monster, sending a shiver throughout her body. Sher backed up quickly, eyeing the serpent.
It had finally moved.
It slithered towards Claire when she attacked. Its mouth widened, baring its fangs. Claire watched it as she moved back. It seemed to have a different level of intelligence than the other heads, or resistance. All three continued to move back slowly.
Claire glanced back at the makeshift fort and made eye contact with the three mages. Elsie was staring at the monster, while Ana was focused on them. Catherine was looking towards the Ballista, waiting for the signal. Claire refocused, it’d only been a minute so far. They had a long way to go if they were going to stall until the Ballista was ready.
Claire eyed the serpent again with a plan starting to form. It looked and acted much differently when compared to the other heads. Its body and face weren’t covered in any scars or any signs of damage. If not for the rot all monster carried, it’d be a perfectly healthy snake. Maybe its scales were weaker than the creature’s fur hide.
Hannah’s taunt on the heads was beginning to wear off as the lion and goat heads began to glance at the other two. Claire had to think fast about how best to test her theory before she needed to take control of its attention.
“Ursa,” Claire spoke more calmly than she expected. “The serpent seems different. It may have a weaker hide. Do not attack it until I tell you to. It’s smarter than the other heads.”
Ursa gripped her axe and listened to Claire. It was hard to hold back her body’s need to get aggressive already. She was fighting with herself more than the monster at this point. She studied the serpent as it seemed to do the same. Their eyes locked until the chimera’s lion head let out a mighty roar.
It turned towards them, meaning the taunt was officially gone. Claire moved fast and used her own Taunt skill to grab its attention. Its eyes narrowed on her, both lion and goat. It moved towards her with clouded eyes.
“Ursa,” Claire spoke quickly as she backed up. She had her magic shield ready to block an attack. “This shield reflects damage. It may surprise the creature, giving you an opening.”
Ursa growled and shook her head. Claire shouldn’t take a head-on hit.
“I’m not that stupid,” Claire laughed. “I won’t be taking the hit, just a glancing blow on my shield. But pain will shock the monster. Do your best.”
Ursa moved towards Claire to stop her, but Hannah tapped her with the back of her ax. “Stay focused. Claire is capable. Do as she says. I’ll make sure she doesn’t get hurt.”
Claire nodded at her two companions. They needed to buy the women more time, and this was the only realistic way of doing it. Their taunts would not hold the beast’s attention for very long, they’d need to anger it. Claire calmed her breath and ignored her fear.
She felt a pit in her stomach form. She knew what she was doing was a gamble, an extremely stupid idea that could go horribly wrong. But they needed more time. If Ursa can hurt the monster, or even better, behead the serpent, then its attention will solely be on them.
Claire watched the monster's front paws as it approached her. She waited for the change in its behavior to signal a strike. She cautiously backed up, being just in its range to swipe. She planned to dodge the strike, but let her shield be hit. Let the magic infused within the shield do the damage, nothing more. To make sure she wasn’t hurt, she planned on letting go of the shield.
That monster could tear her arm off with one swipe, so she’d need to abandon the shield. Claire braced herself when the creature paused and leaned forward. Its right paw pulled back to swipe at her. She calmed her breathing, feeling the world slow down around her. For the briefest moments, she remembered the last time it’d felt like this. Then she refocused.
Here it was.
She backed away, leaving her left arm extended. She noticed the claws that swiped towards her, curved and the size of her own sword. One swipe from those could cleave a person in two. She thrusted the shield forward, letting it get hit by the downward strike.
Two of the claws made contact with the shield the moment Claire got her arm free of it. It swatted the shield down, smashing it into the ground and sending it to Claire’s left. Claire felt Hannah pull her back by her armor, sending Claire rolling behind the knight.
Claire recovered and watched the monster. Its eyes were still on her, but with a confused look on its faces. The serpent’s eyes peered behind the others, focused entirely on Claire. Claire smiled under her helmet. It was a stupid plan, but it worked.
She caught the moment Ursa’s axe made contact with the tail. She didn’t know if it was Ursa’s strength or the axe’s own magical properties, but the axe head dug into the serpent’s body. Ursa was able to cut deep enough to draw blood.
Ursa let out a roar that was quickly drowned out by the monster’s own screams. A chorus of roars, bleats, and hisses erupted from each head as the monster panicked. Before Ursa could react, the hindleg kicked her back, sending her flying.
Claire’s stomach twisted upon seeing Ursa go flying back. Her body was nearly entirely limp as she flew through the air. Claire stepped forward to run to her, but stopped. Panicking and rushing towards Ursa would cause more issues. She’d need to ignore tending to Ursa and trust that her lover was strong enough.
“It was a reactive kick,” Hannah said calmly. She moved back to Claire as the two readied to keep the monster’s attention. “She’ll be fine. Even I could take that hit.”
“What the fuck?!” Claire heard yelling from behind her. She couldn’t tell which one of her lovers it was, but she knew it was one of hers.
She gave a “thumbs up” with her left hand. She hoped it would be enough reassurance to whoever was yelling, but that was unlikely.
“Well,” Hannah took a deep breath. “We pissed it off. Now what?”
Claire smiled. “Hadn’t thought that far ahead. I trust both you and Elsie to annoy this monster to no end.”
Hannah gave her a hearty laugh. “I’ll show you who the more annoying woman is.”
Chapter 223: Chimera’s Rampage
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Claire backed up with Hannah as the Chimera swiped at them again. It roared at Claire and kept trying to attack her. The serpent tail was writhing and hissing in a panic. Ursa’s blow left it bleeding.
“She’s moving,” Hannah said to Claire.
Claire felt a wave of relief wash over her. She took a moment to look behind the monster to see Ursa standing. Her body was glowing with Ana’s healing magic with her red eyes piercing through. She was on the verge of going berserk.
“Thank the Goddess,” Claire exhaled. She refocused on the monster and dodging its attacks. Her shield was too far for her to retrieve, so she was left with just her sword. “Hopefully, she’s okay…”
“Like I said,” Hannah smiled behind her helmet. “Even I could take that blow.”
“Let’s not test that,” Claire replied.
Ursa was motionless for a moment after standing. Her body was catching up with the pain and injuries, before she let out a mighty roar. She grabbed her ax and charged the monster again. The serpent refocused on her, angry that she had harmed it.
Claire whistled at Ursa, gaining her attention. Ursa stopped her angered charge and waited for Claire’s commands. The monster’s focus was split between all three, one head for each woman. It kept advancing on Claire and Hannah, but the serpent tail was focused on Ursa.
Hannah sheathed her ax and pulled the spear from her back. If she were going to be annoying, she’d need range. She readjusted her stance and split from Claire. She’d prod at the monster to keep its attention solely on them. She just hoped the others would hurry up.
“Get your shield.”
Claire nodded and moved in its direction. She had to be cautious since her taunt was still affecting the creature. But it did seem to struggle on which of the three to focus on. The smarter serpent head was watching Ursa pace, but the two others were struggling. They’d dart from one woman to the other, unsure of who to attack yet.
Claire turned and sprinted towards her shield after spotting it. That was enough for the monster to make a decision. It turned towards Claire and was ready to chase. It moved forward before slamming its lion head into an invisible barrier. It staggered back briefly, not understanding what it had just run into.
Ana’s barrier cracked under the immense force of the creature. The translucent barrier had visible strain from the monster running into it. The magic left the monster confused and hesitant, letting Claire retrieve her shield. She turned to see the lion's head tilted as it studied Ana’s barrier.
The three warriors now surrounded the monster. Ursa was behind while Hannah and Claire were to its sides. It was nowhere near the plan they had, since they were all isolated, but they’d have to improvise. Claire readied her shield and found a surge of confidence.
“Ursa, should it move towards us, strike!” Claire commanded her. “Hannah, do the same. We’ll punish it for targeting one of us.”
“Right,” Hannah nodded back.
They continued the stalemate with the monster, each of its head focusing on one of the women. The monster didn’t know which one to focus on, since its previous encounters with humans were different. The moment it moved towards one, the other two would move towards it.
Confusing the monster allowed them to buy far more time. If it were left confused, both by Ana’s magic and by which woman to target, it’d be slower to move. Each of its steps was now cautious, fearing that it would run into another invisible barrier. It was working far better than their original plan.
Claire inspected her shield. There was no visible damage to it, no claw marks or anything. She expected to see long gashes down the wooden structure, but there was nothing. She stopped for a moment to think back to her previous fights.
“There aren’t any holes from arrows either…” Claire muttered to herself. Her shield definitely had arrows lodged into it when she fought against the traffickers, but the holes were all gone.
She shook her head.
“Not now,” She whispered to herself.
The monster did move closer to her. It noticed her distraction and was slowly approaching her. Its approach was cautious, but steady. It was expecting to run into one of Ana’s barriers, giving Claire enough time to react. It was now within striking range of her.
“Wait until it strikes,” Claire commanded her companions. She held her shield up, ready for the monster. Ursa was pacing as the serpent was watching her. Hannah was the only one not being watched by a head. This let her move freely.
Claire braced herself to dodge the moment the monster lifted its paw to swipe at her. She wasn’t going to risk letting her shield take the blow, which could lead to her getting injured. The paw came down fast, and Claire jumped back out of the way.
Ursa raised her ax; whether intentional or not, the serpent’s attention was locked on her. This let Hannah move in with her spear and prod at the monster’s hide. She aimed between the ribcage, at a part that should be weaker, but her spear bounced off it. Her reaction speed was quick enough that she dodged the reactionary strike, rolling away from it.
Now, Hannah had all three heads’ attention on her.
She was smiling under her helmet. Hannah was the distraction for Ursa to strike the serpent again. Ursa reared back her ax and charged the monster, striking its serpent tail again. This time, she was ready for the retaliatory strike. She used her ax, still lodged in the serpent’s body, to lift herself up. She pushed off the monster’s back and freed both herself and her ax from the monster.
Blood exploded from the serpent’s neck as it barely missed striking Ursa. Its hissing grew louder as the blood ran from both wounds. The monster let out a mighty roar from its lion’s head, then stomped the ground. It looked to be throwing a tantrum, since it lost all focus on the women around it.
The ground shook beneath their feet with the sheer size and weight of the creature. It let out a roar that transitioned into something far, far worse. It let loose a stream of fire from its lion head into the air.
Claire’s hair stood on end upon seeing it. It was extremely rare for chimeras to breathe fire, but some could. This one hadn’t in any of its previous attacks, so they assumed it couldn’t. She jumped back as the fire blasted around the creature. All three were able to get out of the way, but they were stunned by the attack.
The chimera blew fire into the air and stomped on the ground.
Its eyes darted from one woman to the other, ready to unleash the fire upon them. It reared back, and just before it let go of its fire, lightning struck its lion’s head. Elsie’s magic landed squarely on top of the head, slamming its head down. Its mouth expanded with fire and suffocated the flame.
It shook off the blow in confusion. Some of its hide was blackened from the strike, meaning that her magic did damage. That brought hope to Claire’s confidence, but the monster didn’t seem to be affected by it. It looked around for the source of the attack before refocusing on Claire. It bounded towards her with insane speed.
It slammed right into another barrier, but shattered it upon impact. It kept going and ran towards Claire. Claire sprinted to the side, towards the reinforcements. She saw something shining from the barricades as a fireball whizzed over her head. Claire kept running, not bothering to look back at all. She needed to make it to the others.
She heard the roaring from behind her. It was quickly gaining on her.
She caught the shine of metal, then an arrow arcing over her head. The monster let out a whimper behind her and crumbled to the side. Claire chanced a look behind, seeing the creature shaking its head violently. She turned back and kept running. She didn’t want to chance the monster running towards her again.
She jumped over the makeshift wall and rolled into the fort. She was surrounded by Rebecca’s guards, all were looking at her in awe. She didn’t have time to think as she was pulled to her feet by Jasmine.
“What the fuck was that?” She growled at Claire. “What happened to no risks? Why’d you let yourself get-”
“Ballista is ready,” Rebecca called out.
“Fuck,” Jasmine muttered.
“We needed to buy more time,” Claire said, hugging Jasmine. “That was an amazing shot, thank you for saving me.”
“Wouldn’t have needed to if you’d just stuck to the plan.” Jasmine gumbled.
Claire looked out to the field before her. She was surprised she made it to the fort, given the distance. She opened her mouth to ask, but a guard answered the question before she could ask it.
“Catherine buffed your speed.”
“Oh, I have to thank her for enabling me to outrun that thing,” Claire smiled. “What’s the status on Hannah and Ursa?”
“Ursa is still on the other side of the monster, and Hannah is making her way over,” Jasmine explained calmly. She was inspecting Claire for any signs of damage. “Elsie is pelting it with magic, readying its hide for the ballista to strike.”
“That’s good to hear,” Claire exhaled. “Ursa has the serpent tail almost killed, too.”
“I saw,” Jasmine nodded. “Must be why it went ballistic.”
Chapter 224: Trapping the Beast
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Hannah and Ursa were on opposite sides of the Chimera. The newest member of the Scarlet Seraphs already had to deal with facing a monster head-on alone. Both of its heads were focused on the knight, but it was wary. It didn’t know where the magic was coming from, and given the state of its serpent tail, was ready to flee.
Its wings spread wide, staggering both Ursa and Hannah. They would be too slow to prevent it from escaping. It reared up on its hind legs, in one last defiant display of strength and let out a mighty roar. It landed and shook the ground before preparing to leap off the ground. Both Ursa and Hannah rushed towards it.
Clunk!
Hannah saw the Ballista bolt lodge into the Chimera’s chest before she heard it. Jean aimed right between two of the beast’s ribs, lodging the arrow between them. A long, slack chain connected the bolt back to the reinforcements. Rebecca and Gina were working together to reload the machine while the bewildered beast was frozen in shock.
Its blood dripped down its chest, burning the ground beneath it. Its lion and goat head were left staring blankly at the bolt just under their neck. Evidently, it was the most damage the monster had suffered in its entire life, since it truly began to panic. It let out a mixture of whines and bleats, stomping around in its panic. It attempted to take to the sky, but Elsie revealed her third form of elemental magic.
A wall of ice strong enough to stop its momentum formed over its front legs. Its take off was halted for the moment by Elsie’s icewall. The beast crashed forward, stumbling onto its two faces. Hannah just barely moved out of the way.
She stared directly into the lion’s eye for a moment. She smiled and jabbed at the eye with her spear, lodging it deep within the lion’s one good eye. She abandoned her spear and sprinted in the opposite direction, feeling the singe of fire hit her back. She was taken off her feet by the fire, feeling it singe her skin and hair. If it weren’t for her armor and resistance, she’d be a dead woman.
Hannah landed on her stomach and rolled across burnt skin. She let out a muted groan, feeling her skin move in a way it shouldn’t. Parts of her body was in excruciating pain, while she couldn’t feel any pain in her back.
“Fuck,” she groaned, trying to move. She saw the exposed skin on her arms, and her vision doubled. She nearly threw up at the sight and fell to the ground. “That’s not good.”
Her breath was rapid and her mouth ran dry. She could feel panic overtaking her as the pain dulled. She knew enough to know her burns were extremely severe, with parts of her skin melting into her armor. She’d be more panicked if two shades of yellow light didn’t envelope her. One, a lighter, known shade. While the other was closer to gold.
She focused on catching her breath and calming her thoughts. When her vision refocused, she looked up to see three chains taut, hovering above her. She’d been out of it for enough time for the Ballista to be fired, reloaded, and fired again.
“Hannah!” Claire slid up to her on her knees. Her green eyes a mix of relief and panic. “Thank the Goddess…”
“I’ll be-” Hannah tried to speak, but the pain spiked again. She felt her skin reform and tear away from her armor as the healing magic started working. “Ugh, fuck.”
“Stay here,” Claire leaned forward and kissed the top of her helmet. It was bad, but not life-threatening. “We’ll take it from here.”
“Okay,” Hannah struggled to say. She let Claire slide a blanket under her head before fully relaxing. “I… know you three… fuck. You got this.”
Claire stood to meet the Chimera. She felt her anger boiling toward the creature as it injured two of her lovers. She let out a shaky breath that ended closer to a growl. The monster was trying its best to fly, but the three ballista bolts kept it from escaping.
While Claire was next to useless facing it head-on, she needed to do something. She looked at her shield, the only thing she had that could damage the creature. It was another stupid idea, but one worth trying. She switched the shield to her dominant right arm, letting her body take over.
She gripped it tightly, aiming for one of the blackened patches of fur from Elsie’s magic. She found herself moving before she even realized it. She stepped forward, her right foot perpendicular to the way she was going. She pivoted on her right foot, spinning to gain momentum. She cocked her shield and used all her might to throw it the moment her left foot hit the ground.
It flew through the air without a single wobble. It rocketed towards the patch of fur she aimed at with deadly precision. The shield slammed into the weakened flesh, denting the outer belt. It bounced off, but not before it glowed. Its internal magic inflicted damage upon the monster.
Claire was a bit stunned at the maneuver she pulled off. She didn’t expect to throw it that hard, to hit the spot she aimed for, or for it to even inflict damage on the thing. She blinked rapidly as the shield bounced almost perfectly back to her. It landed only several feet to her left.
“What the-” Claire started to say. She was interrupted by the Chimera falling to the ground from its failed attempt at flying. The ground trembled beneath her, the blow she inflicted went unnoticed by the panicked monster.
Another ballista bolt whizzed by over her head. That made four of the five total they prepared. The bolt slammed into the neck of the lion's head, causing its roar to gurgle. The battle was going better than she expected, and she thanked both her Goddess and the rest for Duvain’s guards. Had they not had the Ballista, this could have gone far worse.
Elsie’s magic was working, but it wasn’t enough. She softened the monster’s hide for the ballista to inflict maximum damage. Though Claire was sure that Elsie was soaking in the praise after revealing she could also use ice magic.
The landed monster stumbled, its blood loss getting to it. The four bolts lodged in its chest and necks were making it hard to move, let alone breathe. Its panic became worse and worse. It was lashing out, slamming into anything that moved. Ursa, who had landed several more blows on the serpent's tail, was knocked back. This time, she was able to use her ax to soften the blow.
Still, she was flown back nearly fifteen feet. Without even hesitating, Ursa immediately charged the serpent again. Its neck was barely hanging on. It had been trying to poison Ursa with its venom, but the berserker was too fast, especially given its injuries.
For the first time in its life, the Chimera feared for its life.
Last time it was here, there was resistance, but no real danger to it. The prey that attacked it couldn’t penetrate its hide. It was able to eat its fill last time and leave. But now, it was grounded and losing too much blood.
It tried to breathe its fire again, to burn away its restraints, but failed. The wound to its neck prevented the gas from inside it from igniting. It could barely see with only one good eye left on its front two heads. The panic garbles from the lion’s head struggling to breathe, combined with the lack of sight, made the Chimera thrash around in complete panic.
It thrashed and shook the ground, making it hard for either Ursa or Jean to attack it. The archer was aiming for a kill shot, but the goat's head would not stop moving. Ursa, on the other hand, was too focused on killing the serpent to pay attention to the rest of the beast. She was so close to severing the serpent's head from its body that she just needed one good hit.
Claire exhaled. She glanced back at Hannah, who was struggling to her feet. The burnt and molten skin was still healing, but she was strong enough to stand. That sent a wave of relief through Claire’s body. She could focus on getting the monster’s attention now that her Taunt was off cooldown.
She glanced back at the reinforcements behind her. She could see Elsie standing proudly in front of the two healers in the middle of casting. She caught the faint glint of the ballista as the bolt’s tip reflected light. Then she turned to the thrashing monster.
They were doing it.
They were getting revenge for the woman this monster killed. Protecting the people of Duvain from further harm. And, maybe most importantly, proving the strength of her Goddess and her followers.
She let out a loud war cry, catching the attention of all three heads. With a smile on her face, she banged against her shield.
Chapter 225: Its Final Charge
Notes:
Next chapter will be checking in on the girls back in Restol
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Claire felt like giggling for some reason. Her surge of confidence bordered on making her laugh, and it was a strange feeling. The massive beast had hardly put up a fight; it got cocky being the largest monster in the area. Its size and strength made hunting easy, with nothing able to penetrate its hide. Its last escapade into Duvain was much easier, since there were no magic users around.
The Chimera let out a gargled roar as it thrashed around. Its reign over the local mountains was soon coming to an end. Though its attention was on Claire entirely, it still didn’t let Ursa near it. Its attacks were random, and out of desperation, the lion's head was fading fast. It was only the goat's head and what was left of the serpent.
Claire readjusted her shield for another toss. She had quite a bit of distance to work with, but either way, her sword was useless right now. She held her shield with her right hand and waited to see what the Chimera would do. It was still fighting against the chains, pulling against them to flee.
Then, it stopped.
The goat's head stared directly at Claire. It became unnaturally calm as its yellow eye stared into Claire. It blinked, and there was a calmness. She was not expecting this reaction, so Claire didn’t know what she should do. She stayed in place, not daring to look away from it. It broke the silence of the battlefield by letting out a bleat that fed into a roar. It stomped its feet before charging at Claire. The ground beneath Claire shook, and it took her a moment to react.
Thankfully, it was only a fraction of a second. She was able to turn and run to the side and away from Hannah. The knight was still struggling to move, so keeping the monster away from her was crucial. Claire felt Catherine’s magic imbue her with speed this time, letting her nearly outrun the monster.
Despite its size, the Chimera was able to turn quite well. It used its wings like sails to turn its body the moment it realized Claire was running from it. Barely even stumbling or losing momentum, the charging monster ran straight for Claire. It barrelled towards the paladin, catching up to her despite Catherine’s magic.
Claire didn’t have much of a plan. She was more worried about getting the Chimera away from Hannah. Her only hope was making it far enough for the restraints to take care of that. She kept running at full speed and debated about abandoning her shield, but decided against it. It was the only thing she had that could even damage the monster, so she kept it.
She heard the chains snap into place and the ground shook underneath her. She stumbled and rolled back to her feet, turning to find the Chimera mere feet from her. The one good goat eye stared at her. It pulled against its restraints, bleating at her and loosening the ballista bolts.
It got to its feet and moved towards her. It struggled against the chains, no longer caring about pain. It struggled and strained against the chains until one of the bolts was dislodged from its body. The lion’s head had completely lost consciousness now, its neck wound now gushing blood. It freed itself from one of its restraints, but now it was losing even more blood.
Claire looked at the lifeless lion head, learning something new about the monster. It made sense given it had three brains, but she assumed it’d be panicking or even falter in its actions. But nope. It seemed even more determined to kill after losing its lion head.
The monster kept struggling, getting less resistance now. It pulled against the chains harder than ever. Claire could hear the metal groan and bend with the monster’s might. She quickly backed up, getting further from the monster. She did see Ursa sprinting towards them, followed by Jasmine.
Snap!
One of the chains holding it broke. Claire nearly flinched upon hearing the sound. She could hear Jasmine yell something, but couldn’t make out what was said. She held her shield up as the Chimera kept struggling towards her. It made it several more yards closer to Claire with sheer determination.
Claire heard the ballista go off before a bolt lodged itself into the back of the Chimera. It didn’t react, didn’t even flinch. It was so focused on Claire that both its remaining heads didn’t notice the hit. What caused them to finally react was a clever placement of Elsie’s magic.
She cast a lightning bolt right onto the bolt. The metal arrow let her magic penetrate the monster’s body and electrocute its insides. It stumbled, finally. The serpent tail now faltering, probably losing consciousness like the lion. Both hung limp off the monster’s body. Only the goat remained.
It shook off the pain, getting back onto its feet. It stared down at Claire with pure rage. She held her shield up and held back the smile forming on her face. She could do this. She could fight this monster now. It was weakened and restrained; she just had to be smart.
It lurched forward. Still trying to get to Claire. It was having a harder time now with its strength failing it. Claire cautiously approached the goat head with her shield held high. It growled at her and tried to push forward. Claire got close enough to feel its feral breath hit her exposed skin.
Her shield glowed with her Defensive Strike skill, and she slammed it straight into the creature’s nose. If the Chimera were like a regular goat, its nose would be sensitive. It recoiled from her blow, the blunt force on a sensitive area brought unexpected pain. It bleated and thrashed before trying to bite at Claire. Thankfully, Claire was already backing up before it even had a chance to snap at her.
Ursa was finally close enough to help. She was nearly out of breath when she got there, but ready to strike. She focused on the limp serpent tail and expected it to attack her again, but it didn’t. Still, she was cautious about getting hit again. The first hit nearly depleted her entire health bar and let her wolf loose.
Claire couldn’t help but smile now. All she had to do was outlast the monster now. If she played it smart and cautious, she could even completely blind it. She reached across her body and unsheathed her knife. She needed it to bite at her again, so she walked forward.
Every day, she became more and more thankful for the rigorous training Jasmine put her through. She could switch hands and be just as effective with her left hand as her right, not to mention the sheer amount of stamina she built up. Claire took a calming breath right before she got in its range.
It opened its mouth to snap at her, signaling Claire to move. She jumped to the creature’s left, dodging the bite. Some of Catherine’s magic was still imbuing her, so the margin for error was far better than she expected. She jabbed the knife directly into its eye with the blade facing her. She pulled it across the eye and cut the membrane.
It recoiled one last time and let out a long groan. Claire quickly backed up so she wasn’t caught in the thrashing. She made it to safety and inspected the damage she’d done. It was no longer focused on her, with the goat head shaking its head violently. It could no longer see anything. It could now only rely on its smell and hearing.
Ursa circled around it to get to Claire, but her feet made noise as she ran. The monster attacked where it heard Ursa. It missed, but not by much. The berserker rolled towards Claire and made it to her. Claire helped her stabilize before both turned their attention to the monster. Both backed up slowly to make sure that it couldn’t hear them.
Once they got out of its range, Claire spoke. “Now, we wait for it to die. I know it may not be honorable, but-”
Her words were cut off by the loud growls of the Chimera. It thrashed in their direction and snapped its jaw at them. Claire paused and watched the monster.
“It’s nearly dead already,” Claire continued after its growling died down. “Rather not risk you getting hurt again. That looked like a lot of damage.”
Ursa growled. She knew Claire was right. She knew the smart decision was to wait for it to die, but her blood lust didn’t care. It wanted to attack, it wanted to kill the creature, not wait around.
She stepped forward, just to be intercepted by Jasmine. The assassin snuck up on them, and Claire forgot she was even heading her way. “She’s right, Ursa. Be a good girl.”
Ursa’s eyes dilated. Even Claire’s breath caught upon hearing that phrase. Both were stunned for a moment before Ursa nodded. She let out a small coo and lowered her axe.
“Good girl,” Jasmine exhaled. She resisted the urge to pet Ursa, then turned to the monster.
“What about me?” Claire asked with a smile hidden by her helmet. “Am I a good girl too?”
“Sure,” Jasmine rolled her eyes. “Actually, no. You threw your shield and charged the enemy alone. Twice.”
“Awww,” Claire chuckled. Felt weird talking with a monster so close to them, but its thrashing was beginning to slow down.
The monster let out softer and softer growls. Its body swayed left and right, with its limbs almost buckling under its weight. It was definitely on the verge of death now. All they had to do was wait.
Though Elsie and Jean didn’t have to. They attacked, almost in sync, landing a regular bolt right before Elsie’s firewall ignited underneath the Chimera. This bolt landed on its chest, puncturing between its ribs. Then, its flesh and pelt were set on fire.
With one last defiant growl, the Chimera fell to the ground.
Chapter 226: Extra Chapter: The Girls Back in Restol
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Daphne wiped the sweat from her brow. She’d spent the last week helping Elizabeth deal with Lady Efreit and her knights. Both the negotiations and getting the boys moved out, she’d spent a majority of her time focused on that issue rather than her requests. She had several parts she needed to create and not a lot of time to do so.
Thankfully, Lyn and Jessie were there to help. With their mothers distracted by a new wave of divine inspiration, the two sisters were very easily able to stay with Daphne. It felt odd for the two to wear very little around the house. Jessie usually decided to wear an old pair of overalls while Lyn had one of Daphne’s oversized shirts, but it was slowly becoming the norm. Made it very hard not to get distracted while doing chores for Daphne, but it also helped the blacksmith.
Daphne’s Oral Fixation skill was more complicated than at first glance. She could use her lover’s cum to both refuel her energy and mana. It was something she started noticing merely days before. This led to both sisters coming up with creative ideas to feed their shared lover.
While Daphne was slaving away in her workshop, her girlfriend was bent over the kitchen table with her sister thrusting into her. Lyn’s cock was flopping in the air over a bowl with only a small amount of her precum flying into it, while the rest coated the table around it. Her moans were muffled by her sister’s fingers occupying her mouth.
“Lyn!!” Jessie moaned into her ear. “You have to aim for the bowl.” The only response Jessie got was Lyn’s tongue slobbering between her fingers. So Jessie moved her hand down to her sister’s cock. She did her best to aim the flailing cock towards the bowl, but her own thrusts made it hard.
Lyn had the idea to test Daphne’s skill. She wanted to see if she got the benefits when they made food with their cum as an ingredient. Would she get the benefit from eating bread made with their seed? Or was it only when their cum was used as a topping?
She desperately wanted to know.
It was already fun to experiment in the kitchen for her girlfriend; this new variable just added more excitement to it. Plus, she got to get milked by her sister.
Jessie groaned in her ear as her grip on Lyn’s shaft tightened. Lyn’s eyes rolled back when she felt her sister’s incestuous cum flood her insides. She got on her tiptoes at the height of her pleasure and moaned into her sister’s fingers.
Neither of the Carpenter sisters was paying attention to where Lyn’s cum was going. Some of it landed in the bowl, while the rest splashed across the table. They were too engrossed in their own pleasure to realize the true mess they made.
Lyn fell to the side, landing in a pool of her own seed. Thankfully, she didn’t hit the bowl and create a bigger mess. But, she felt the warm, sticky feeling of her own cum against her skin as she caught her breath. She felt Jessie’s seed leak out of her pussy and she had a dopey smile on her face. Her dimples were on full display for her sister.
Jessie leaned down and kissed Lyn’s forehead. She felt her chest burn with a mix of passion and love for her sister, not the kind she should have. But by the Gods, it felt so good. The taboo, the passion, and the genuine love mixed into an addictive mix of feelings for both sisters.
There was a brief pause while the two got lost in each other’s eyes, when they heard Daphne swear. It broke them out of the lust-filled trance and into laughter. They finally noticed the mess they created, with Lyn slowly getting off the table.
“Daph could use a break,” Lyn whispered to her sister. “Something is annoying her at the moment. Maybe have her come in and lick this all up.”
“We could,” Jessie stepped closer to Lyn. “I think she’d prefer to lick my cum from your pussy, though.”
Lyn bit her lip. She could feel her sister’s cock rubbing against her own. “Know her so well…”
“Mhmm,” Jessie traced her finger up her sister’s toned arm. “She’s our girlfriend now. It’s mandatory to know what she likes.”
Lyn leaned forward and kissed Jessie. She wrestled with her sister’s tongue for a moment before parting from the kiss. “Gods, I really have to thank Claire when she gets back. Letting go and joining in on all the fun was the best choice I made in a long time…”
Jessie giggled. Their mouths were still connected by a string of saliva, so she broke it with her finger. “I don’t know. Getting pregnant is up there.”
“Getting you pregnant, too.” Lyn laughed. She wrapped her arms around her sister, feeling their breasts smush together. She could feel both hers and her sister’s hearts beating rapidly.
“We don’t know which of you did it, yet,” Jessie whispered to her sister. She didn’t know why or how, but she felt like it was Lyn who impregnated her. “Could be Daph’s.”
“Mmm, getting her pregnant…” Lyn moaned into her sister’s ear. She could tell impregnation was already becoming a fixation of hers. The Gods only know how Lyn will react once their bellies start showing. “That’s very much up there, too.”
Jessie pulled back from her sister. She readjusted her overalls to cover her cumsoaked cock before pulling the straps over her shoulders. There was a noticeable bulge and wetspot, but she didn’t mind. Neither did Lyn, whose eyes were glued to the sight. “I’ll grab Daph. Hide our surprise for her.”
“Mmm,” Lyn nodded as she reached for the cum covered bowl. Inside was a pool of her seed and cookie dough. Her view was taken away from her when Jessie walked out of the kitchen, so she could finally think clearly again. She looked down at the bowl, tempted to try the mixture.
She scooped her finger into the bowl, making sure to get equal parts of her seed and the cookie dough. She brought the dollop to her mouth, inspecting it for a moment. The thick, virile essence did not mix well into the dough yet and looked more like a glaze to go on the cookie. She hesitantly put the mixture into her mouth. Immediately, her taste buds lit up. The slight saltiness of her cum added a savory taste to the sweet dough.
It was almost perfect.
She shook her head. She needed to hide the bowl. She moved it to a place her girlfriend wouldn’t find. Though moving reminded her of Jessie’s seed as it dripped down her thighs. She hid the bowl just in time for Daphne and Jessie to walk through the door.
“I told you, I don’t need a break,” Daphne said as Jessie pulled her into the room. The blacksmith was covered in sweat, highlighting her muscles. They glistened as if on display. “I need to get ba-”
Daphne stopped talking the moment she saw what was dripping down Lyn’s thighs. Without a second thought, she was on her knees before Lyn. Lyn hoisted herself onto the table, sitting in the mess they created. Her butt was covered in a mix of dough, cum, and flour. But she ignored that and spread her legs for Daphne.
Daphne gulped.
Her girlfriend pulled her balls up to show Daphne her meal. Lyn’s pussy was leaking both her sweet nectar and incestuous semen. Daphne looked up at her girlfriend, who smiled and nodded at her.
“Go on, Daph,” Lyn cooed. She still had the taste of the cookie dough they were making in her mouth. It was adding to the arousal dripping from her folds. “You deserve the break.”
Daphne nearly slammed her face between Lyn’s thighs. Her tongue was already hard at work lapping up the mixture dripping down Lyn’s inner thigh. The blacksmith licked up every drop like she hadn’t drank in days. She felt Lyn’s thighs press against her head as she moved on to her delicious folds.
Daphne hungrily scooped out the cum in her girlfriend’s pussy, making sure to stimulate Lyn’s clit. She knew exactly what made her squirm, so she held back her thirst to pleasure Lyn as well. Each lick was deliberate as Daphne got control of her hunger, motivated by each moan or squirm from Lyn. She felt Lyn’s fingers running through Daphne’s hair, signalling how well Daphne was doing.
Jessie sat next to Lyn. She felt her butt get covered in the mess they made, but she was too distracted by the sight before her. Lyn was biting her finger while gently holding Daphne’s head, while Daphne was hard at work eating her sister out. Jessie leaned her head against Lyn’s shoulder, feeling quite content with her life.
“I fucking love both of you,” she whispered. Her words could barely be heard over the slurps and moans, but both women paused. They looked to Jessie.
Daphne nodded in agreement before getting back to her feast. Lyn, however, pulled Jessie closer by the strap of her overalls. She kissed Jessie passionately, moaning into their kiss. She whispered to Jessie. “I love you far more than any sister should…”
Daphne stopped, much to Lyn’s dismay. She pulled away from Jessie, only to be met by Daphne’s lips. The blacksmith shared in Lyn’s taste with her, pushing her sister’s thick cum into her mouth. Then, she moved on to Jessie. She shared the rest of what was in her mouth.
“I love you both,” Daphne said breathlessly. Then, she returned to between Lyn’s thighs. Back to pleasuring Lyn with her tongue.
The Carpenter sisters took a moment to savor the taste Daphne shared with them before turning to one another. They began to passionately make out, exchanging Jessie's cum between them. Lyn moaned into their kiss as her pleasure began to peak. Daphne’s experienced tongue was quickly bringing her to her climax.
She pulled back from their kiss and let out a small whimper. She looked down at her throbbing cock just before it erupted. Cum flew from her tip, coating both her and Daphne in the thick spunk. Daphne pulled back and opened her mouth, letting the cum cover her face. Rope after rope covered Daphne’s face before Lyn finally calmed down.
Daphne let out a deep sigh, reveling in the feeling of Lyn’s essence dripping down her face. “I… I did need that break.”
Jessie giggled. She hopped off the table and knelt beside Daphne. She began to clean Daphne’s face, before being quickly joined by Lyn. The two made sure to share as much as they could with Daphne until the blacksmith’s face was unfortunately clean.
The three glanced at each other, tempted to keep going. But Daphne had the projects she needed to get done. She reluctantly got to her feet before helping Lyn to hers. The younger Carpenter sister’s knees were still wobbly from her orgasm.
“I have to get back to work,” Daphne sighed. “But I really needed this.”
“I know,” Lyn smiled. She leaned against Jessie to support her while her legs felt like jelly. “I could tell from all the yelling and swearing.”
Jessie laughed. “Hard not to notice when you get frustrated.”
Daphne just shrugged and turned toward the door. “Have fun, you two. I cannot wait for it to get dark so I can join you.”
“We will, don’t worry,” Lyn giggled. She watched her girlfriend’s butt as she left the room. “And we’re making cookies. They’ll be done in an hour or so.”
Jessie’s hand snaked its way down to her sister’s butt. She squeezed the toned cheek, feeling the flour and cum coating her skin. “Did you try the dough yet?” she whispered in her ear.
“Mhmm,” Lyn bit her lip. “It tasted fantastic.”
Chapter 227: After Battle
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Ursa kicked the lion's head to make sure the monster was dead. There was no response to her hit, making all three women relax. Claire felt her shoulders relax and her adrenaline start to lessen. She sheathed her knife and switched her shield over to her left hand.
“Surprised it went so well,” Jasmine said while studying the monster. She ignored the pings of her statsheet for now. “This thing is massive.”
“The ballista really helped.” Claire moved closer to her and leaned against her. “That, and Elsie’s magic. Just wish we could have saved those five women…”
Jasmine grabbed Claire’s hand. She squeezed it tightly, “Don’t. Don’t think like that. Their noblewoman failed them, that’s why those lives were lost.”
“I know…” Claire sighed. “It’s just pissing me off how much she fails us.”
Ursa stood up after inspecting the Chimera. She let out a deep exhale. “I’m feeling the same. The more time I spend with you all, the madder I get at these noblewomen.”
“It’s even worse when you grow up with them,” Jasmine replied. She pulled Claire off her, then guided her by the hand. “Come on, let the villagers handle the corpse. They could use the materials to rebuild.”
“Oh! Fuck, Hannah,” Claire’s eyes widened. She let go of Jasmine’s hand and sprinted towards the knight.
Hannah was still in agony. The wounds were healed on the exterior, but the internal nerve damage was taking longer. It was slowly getting better, but her vision was still blurry from the pain. She could vaguely make out Claire rushing towards her.
“Stop!” Hannah held up her hand. “Don’t… don’t hug me. I’m still in so much pain…” She gave Claire a weak smile.
Claire came to a stop before her. She inspected the now helmetless night. Based on the smell alone, she could tell the burns had been bad. Her hair now had uneven, burnt ends. Her dark brown hair now looked jagged and rough, adding to her tough image.
“Fuuuck,” Hannah leaned forward, toward Claire’s soothing presence. “Your aura feels so nice…”
Claire gently hugged Hannah, careful not to harm her. She let the knight lean against her while they waited for the other two. “Are you really okay? You had me scared.”
“You and me both,” Hannah sighed. She remembered the pain of the fire scorching her back. “Never felt fire like that before. Nearly wiped out all of my health.”
“Thank the Goddess it didn’t,” Claire whispered calmly. She shifted Hannah to put the knight’s arm around her shoulder, with Ursa quickly picking up her other arm. The two helped her walk back to the guard post, while Jasmine went on ahead.
“Don’t tell Toni how bad it was,” Hannah sighed. She squeezed the two of them tightly. “I don’t want him to worry.”
“We won’t,” Claire reassured her.
“Promise,” Ursa nodded. “Wouldn’t want him to fret.”
They hobbled into the guard post and were met with multiple guards. Three took Hannah to a nearby bed to lie her down, while the others sang praises for Claire and Ursa. It was hard for the two not to squirm with so many praises flying at them, and Claire was just glad to have her shield to cover their waists.
Jasmine returned with Rebecca in tow. She held Claire’s sword out and handed it to her. “Here. Don’t forget it next time.”
Claire grabbed the sword and sheathed it. “Sorry, too worried about Hannah.”
Jasmine shrugged. “Yeah, I figured you would.”
“Claire,” Rebecca cleared her throat. She held out her hand, “Thank you. And your companions… I know my captain can finally rest in peace now that it’s dead.”
Claire took the woman’s hand. She nodded, then shook her hand. “I hope so.”
The woman let go of Claire’s hand and let out a deep exhale. Her shoulders relaxed, and she sat in a chair nearby. She leaned back and let out another exasperated breath. “That’s one load off my shoulders… now we have to rebuild.”
“Take the materials from the Chimera,” Jasmine added while looking at Claire for any objections. “Give us the reward money, but we’ll pass on the materials. We don’t exactly have the space for any of it.”
Rebecca shook her head. “I’d be in your debt for the rest of my life… but it would fund rebuilding. And hiring new guards…”
“Take it,” Claire moved closer. “The reward money is more than worth the effort. Use it and don’t rely on our Lady. She’s worthless.”
Rebecca closed her eyes and took a deep breath. “She’s technically my boss, but yeah. I agree.”
“Wouldn’t be here if she wasn’t,” Claire smiled. “But enough of that… Rather not talk about her any further.”
Rebecca nodded. She motioned for her wife to come over. “Honey, tell your mother to start that feast she promised.”
“Okay!” Gina’s smile widened, and she looked to the three women. “You’ll love my moms’ cooking! They run a restaurant together.”
Claire’s stomach growled loud enough for them all to hear. Her face reddened in embarrassment. “Th-that’d be nice, thank you,” Claire mumbled.
Gina giggled, then turned to leave. “See you in an hour or two.”
Rebecca watched her wife rush out the door. She let out a deep sigh, then turned back to Claire. “So. You were talking about your Goddess before. I think I’m ready to hear more about Her. I think you more than proved yourselves.”
“Thank you,” Claire nodded. She took a deep breath and explained their mission and her Goddess's goals. She, as always, left out anything sex related and stuck to the important details. She’d gathered a crowd around them, with Rebecca’s entire guard listening in.
“That sounds too good to be true,” Jean said from the side. “Freeing all men? I doubt that will happen in our lifetime.”
“Maybe,” Claire admitted. “But it’s better to start now and save as many men as we can, don’t you think?”
Jean pursed her lips. “Someone has to start it… I guess you’re right. Maybe then, I can show my brother more of the country.”
“Not only that, but it’d be easier for us to have kids,” Rebecca responded to her archer. “Won’t have to shell out so much money any longer.”
“Right,” Jean smiled. “You two were talking about that recently.”
A thought occurred to Elsie as she listened to their conversation. She blinked multiple times, a bit bewildered that they hadn’t thought about it yet. ‘Hey Ana, what if we started selling our sperm?’
Ana turned to her. ‘Um, wouldn’t that bring too much attention to us? Or spread the gift?’
Elsie bit her lip and thought about it. ‘We haven’t actually tried giving our cum to women. And, you might be right about the attention.’
‘Um, it may not spread unless they ingest it orally,’ Ana tilted her head. ‘But we also haven’t tried that yet either…’
‘Gods, we really need to find time to test these thoughts,’ Elsie chuckled. ‘It’s so hard not to think with our cocks at this point.’
“Alright, ladies,” Rebecca spoke over the chorus of women asking Claire questions. “We can ask questions later. Our saviors probably need their rest, and to discuss their level-ups. I want you all to start cleaning up. Kate, take half and start dismantling that Chimera. Rest of you, clean up the mess we made here.”
The guard saluted their captain with a fist to their chest. In unison, they replied. “Yes, ma’am.”
Kate directed some women out towards the field, while the rest began to pick up the supplies they had in the makeshift base. Rebecca watched them for a moment, before continuing. “Believe it or not, this was someone’s house… They were the first to be attacked. We have a lot of clean up to do, and a lot of people to mourn…”
“I know you made your captain proud,” Hannah strained to stand. “She’ll be able to rest now.”
“Miss Hannah, you shouldn’t be up,” Catherine tried to stop her.
“Yeah, probably not,” Hannah chuckled and sat on a nearby chair. “But, I have to.”
“Hannah, come on,” Jasmine grabbed Ursa and had her help Hannah to her feet. “Let’s get you to the carriage.”
“But Ton-”
“Your injuries are far less severe now,” Jasmine shut her up with her hand. “He won’t be as worried.”
“You have a lively party,” Rebecca said as the two watched all three girls rush towards the carriage. The twins followed after, catching on that Rebecca wanted to talk to Claire more. “Very well organized, too.”
Claire chuckled. “Should have seen us a couple weeks ago. Hannah’s implementation was very rough.”
Rebecca turned to her with a bewildered look. “She’s only been with you for a couple weeks? Wait, how old are you?”
“18,” Claire responded.
“Holy Mother of the Earth,” Rebecca shook her head. “Glad you told me after the fight. I doubt I would have let you out there.”
“Sorry,” Claire smiled awkwardly. “I thought you knew.”
Rebecca shook her head. “My predecessor probably knew, but she never told me…”
Catherine offered her hand to Rebecca to stabilize the woman. “It is impressive for you all to be so cohesive with such a young leader. I have no doubt that we’ll be hearing about your tales long after you leave Duvain.”
Claire didn’t really know what to say. “Um, thank you.”
“Now,” Catherine helped a still stunned Rebecca into a chair. “It’s probably best you join your companions.”
Claire nodded and followed her companions to the carriage. Rebecca blinked away her bewilderment. “Fuck me. That’s insane…”
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Level: 14 |
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HP: 31/31 |
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Mana: 6/15 |
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Exp: 86 |
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Shield Throw: Throw your shield and have it return to you. Enemies hit by your shield toss take damage based on your defense. |
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Strength: 23 (+5) (+1) |
Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 17(+5) (+1) |
Resistance: 22(+5) |
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Constitution: 11 |
Wisdom: 17 (+5)(+1) |
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Charisma: 14(+5) (+1) |
Divinity: 17 (+3) |
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Defense: 29 (+5) (+1) |
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Level: 19 |
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HP: 25/25 |
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Mana: 17/17 |
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Exp: 10 |
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Cum Drunk: Drinking your lover’s essence relaxes your body. Recover skill that shuts off any passive awareness skills. The Bestower chooses when active. |
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Strength: 16 |
Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 23 |
Resistance: 12 |
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Constitution: 6 |
Wisdom: 7 |
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Charisma: 14 |
Divinity: 0 |
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Defense: 15 (+5) |
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HP: 17/17 |
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Mana: 29/29 |
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Exp: 25 |
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Icebeam: Shoot a beam of subzero magic. Magic freezes the target it hits, while dealing damage based on the wielder’s magic stat. Cooldown 5s |
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Ice Trap: Set a rune that freezes enemies who walk upon it. Leave a rune that freezes on contact with anybody not a part of your party. Damage done based on magic and cooldown 200s |
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Magic: 22 |
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Resistance: 16 |
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Constitution: 6 |
Wisdom: 15 |
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Divinity: 8 |
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HP: 20/20 |
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Mana: 24/24 |
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Exp: 05 |
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Lesser Totem: Create a taunting totem. Create a totem of pure light that attracts targets. Health of the totem is ½ your defense stat. Cooldown 200s |
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Magic: 9 |
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Resistance: 22 |
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Wisdom: 12 |
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Divinity: 21 |
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Magic: 1 |
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Resistance: 5 |
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Wisdom: 3 |
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Divinity: 0 |
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Magic: 1 |
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Resistance: 10 |
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Wisdom: 8 |
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Divinity: 0 |
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Chapter 228: Grateful Celebration
Chapter Text
“Your magic is incredible,” Hannah said while inspecting her back in a mirror. What once was a mess of burnt flesh and blood returned to her normal self. It didn’t heal her old wounds, just returned her skin to its condition before the fight. “Can’t even tell I got hit.”
“U-um, thank you,” Ana said after a brief pause. She, too, was inspecting Hannah’s back. She didn’t even notice her own hand on Hannah’s back. “You had me w-worried…”
“Same,” Hannah laughed. She could feel Ana’s touch as her fingers glided across her back. “I didn’t think the thing could breathe fire.”
“Breathe fire?” Toni asked, interrupting the conversation he was having with Claire. “I thought you got hit by its tail?”
“Uhh, fuck,” Hannah muttered. “I did.”
“How bad was it?” Toni directed his question towards Claire. He knew she’d be honest with him.
“Bad,” Claire looked to the ground. She shuttered remembering Hannah’s state. “She could hardly move and her skin… She promised us not to tell you.”
Toni rolled his eyes and turned to his knight. “Hannah! Why wouldn’t you tell me?” He ran to Ana’s side and started to inspect Hannah’s back more closely. He ran his fingers along her collar and back.
“Cause I didn’t want to worry you,” Hannah sighed. “And, because I underestimated the monster. You don’t find many, if any, Chimera who breathe fire.”
Toni moved to Hannah’s other side to face her. He inspected her face and the rest of her bare chest for any more damage. He finally looked her in the eye. “Hannah, please. I can handle worrying about you, but not stressing for how much trouble you’ve been…”
“I haven’t been that much trouble,” Hannah muttered. “Not more than the others, at least.”
“Giving me a run for my money,” Elsie chuckled from the side.
“Hey!” Hannah snapped lightly at her. “Still have to punish you.”
“Hannah,” Toni turned her attention back onto him. “Eyes on me. Do not lie to me again.”
“Yes, master,” Hannah said without really thinking. She felt her body and mouth move on her own. It must be her skill kicking in. “I truly didn’t want to worry you.”
Toni sighed. He gave her a quick kiss on her cheek. “I’m a grown man now. You don’t have to hide anything from me anymore.”
“I was going to discuss what happened,” Jasmine said from the side. “But I think you realize why you got injured.”
“I do,” Hannah nodded. She grabbed for her shirt and put it back on, much to Ana’s dismay. “Got too close and didn’t expect the fire.”
“Good, makes correcting it easier,” Jasmine nodded.
“Wait, what?” Claire blinked. “That’s it? That’s all you’re going to say? Nothing else? I had to run for hours after my fuck up.”
“She’s not my former student,” Jasmine chuckled. She glanced at Hannah, “Though, if it happens again, I’ll make sure she never forgets her lesson.”
“I won’t,” Hannah stood up and stretched. “Despite what you may think, I’m not that arrogant.”
Claire and Elsie couldn’t help but laugh in response. Ursa, too, was holding back her smile. But Toni spoke up for her. “She’s far more talkative since we joined, too. I think she’s finally getting to be herself more. I always thought she was more stoic…”
“Cause I had to suppress my feelings,” Hannah patted his head. “Someone was far too cute.”
Claire’s stomach rumbled loud enough to stop the conversation. Everyone turned to her as her face turned red. “I’m hungry, I’m sorry!”
“Perfect timing,” Ursa said from the side. She paused to watch Elsie wipe the drool off Ana’s face, then continued. “Sounds and smells like the feast is done.”
Claire leaned back into her chair after indulging herself in the food. It wasn’t her mother’s cooking, but it was close. Especially compared to the rations she’d had for the past few weeks. She was the last to finish eating, since she went for multiple helpings to savor the cooked food.
Rebecca was watching her, barely eating herself. She couldn’t believe that the redhead and the blond twins were only eighteen. From she could gather, they were past level ten. It was almost unheard of to get so far this quickly. It’d taken her multiple years to reach the level they’re at.
If Claire’s words didn’t move her to believe in Claire’s Goddess, Claire’s current level did.
It could only be achieved through divine acceleration. Only the Revered tended to level up so fast, a combination of their own innate skill and the divine influence they channel. So the Captain was bewildered to see multiple women level up so fast.
“Becca,” Gina gripped her hand under the table. She pulled Rebecca out of her trance. “You’ve been watching her this whole time. Got something you wanna tell me?”
Rebecca exhaled and gave her wife a small smile. “No. Nothing like that. It’s just… She told us about her Goddess before the fight, and I thought she was lying, or it was some sort of delusion of grandeur, but after? I can’t help but believe her words. Did you know that mage is still only eighteen?”
Elsie’s ears perked up upon hearing the word mage. She was closer and less distracted by praise, so she could listen to their conversation. She tapped her sister’s arm to get her attention.
‘Hear that?’ Elsie smiled. ‘She’s blown away by my skill.’
“Here I thought she only knew how to use lightning and fire magic, then she showed an ice spell.” Rebecca was explaining to her wife. “I don’t even know the last mage to accomplish that…”
Elsie beamed at her sister from all the praise.
“And her sister,” Rebecca continued, shaking her head. She glanced at Catherine, who was talking with some of the formerly wounded guards. “Cathy said she’d never seen healing magic so potent. Nor did she think she could produce a barrier that could even resist that monster’s strength.”
‘You too!’ Elsie squeezed Ana’s hand. ‘You hear that?’
‘I did,’ Ana tried to hold back her own smile.
“Becca, I get it,” Gina shook her hand. She glanced at the twins, who were obviously listening to them. She gave them a quick smile. “I was there too, you know.”
“Still…” She, too, looked over at the twins. “I’ll be eternally grateful for your help. So would my predecessor.”
“Don’t forget the rest of the town,” Gina chimed in. She looked around the table at the rest of the guards and her parents before continuing. “That monster threatened to ruin half the town; it already torched the Jenson’s property. We’re grateful to you and to our guards for fighting it.”
“We didn’t do mu-” Rebecca tried to say, but her wife stomped her foot.
“Becca,” Gina nearly growled at her. “Remember what Captain Tabitha told you.”
“Stop being so fucking negative,” Rebecca replied after recoiling from the stomp. “Take some fucking credit.”
“Listen to her, please.” Gina smiled.
“Yes, ma’am.”
“Right, well, we thank you, brave women, for protecting us from that monster,” Gina continued. She raised her glass to the women around the table. “Our mayor will be pleased to hear that it’s been resolved and she can finally stop sucking up to that incompe-”
It was Rebecca’s turn to stomp her foot down on Gina’s foot for overstepping.
“Ow, fuck.” Gina grumbled and glared at her wife. “Sorry, our esteemed Lady. And, especially to you, Scarlet Seraphs. For not only slaying the creature, but also allowing us to keep its remains. That will let us hire more guards, maybe a few mages, and rebuild.”
Rebecca let out a deep exhale. “Especially you gals. You put your lives on the line for us all, kept the chimera’s attention while we could ready our ballista. It and Miss Elsie’s magic were crucial in slaying the monster. So give some thanks to yourself, love, for building the ballista.”
Gina smiled. She raised her glass higher and spoke. “I’ll drink to myself.”
Claire and her companions joined the rest of the table in lifting their glasses in celebration. There was a mixture of cheers and praise thrown their way, with even the locals joining in. They slowly repopulated the area the Chimera was terrorizing while the feast was being held. For a brief moment after the toast, the group was flooded with thankful civilians.
Claire could feel her face heat up at all the praise being thrown her way. It was nothing like when her lovers did it, this was a lot warmer. It was a simmer compared to the burning heat she felt when one of them praised her. She didn’t know if she truly deserved all this praise, but she could get used to this feeling.
Chapter 229: Not Quite Yet
Chapter Text
They decided to stay in the carriage that night, despite having free access to any of the hotels in Duvain. It felt wrong to leave Toni alone for any longer. They also wanted a bit of privacy for their nightly activities. They didn’t want to have to explain the noises that came from their rooms, and trying to get Toni inside without too much attention.
Claire lay in the aftermath of their lovemaking with the man in her arms. Her cock was softening inside him as the two caught their breath. Around them, their lovers continued. The twins were sharing Hannah’s cock between their mouths, and Jasmine and Ursa had Lily between them. It felt right.
“Claire?” Toni asked, catching his breath. He leaned back into her chest and settled in her lap. “Do you think that Rebecca is trustworthy?”
Claire tilted her head. “Um, I think so? Where is this coming from?”
“Well… you said she and her wife were planning to have kids…” Toni turned to face Claire. He straddled her lap now, meeting her face-to-face. “Do you think we could, you know… Give her the gift?”
Ursa and Jasmine stopped, causing Lily to nearly fall out from between them. She was so caught up in her pleasure that she kept moving without them. They caught her, but their attention was on Toni. Hannah and the twins kept going, unbothered by the conversation.
“I don’t know if we’re ready for that, Toni,” Claire responded after glancing at Jasmine and Ursa. She pursed her lips as she thought about the implications of giving her gift to Rebecca. “If anyone were to find out about Her gift, we’d immediately be hunted or questioned. I don’t know if it’s worth the risk until we get stronger.”
Toni tilted his head and thought for a moment. “So, do you think Rebecca could be trusted with it?”
“I don’t know,” Claire repeated. She wrapped her arms around Toni and continued. “It’s too risky. While I’d love to believe her, she could freak out like Daphne did. She could tell others, and then it could all be over. Or it could completely work out. I don’t know if I’m ready to risk any of our lives on that chance…”
“I understand that,” Toni snaked his hands up her arm to reach her collar. He wrapped them around her neck and scooted closer. “But She gets stronger the more we spread the gift, and so do we.”
“You’re right,” Claire nodded. She nearly bumped her head into his when she did. “But there are far too many factors to consider right now. Maybe when we get more followers, we can start to distribute the gift. Or maybe after we defeat Lady Lloyd. At that point, we’ll already have far more eyes on us…”
“Shouldn’t we tell our followers where to worship?” Toni asked. “We do have a church in your hometown. Should we-”
“Not yet,” Jasmine cut in. She had set Lily down for Ursa to tend to and moved closer to the two. “Claire is right in exercising caution. A new Goddess disrupts the power in more ways than you’d think. Other Gods’ churches would want to confirm Her existence and right to worship; the Queen herself would most likely want the same. Both have their own unique problems that come from them.”
“I-I think we may need to start taking chances,” Lily said with a shaky voice. She was clinging to Ursa with sweat beading down her body. “Toni might have the right idea, we can always ask…”
“I don’t know,” Claire relaxed back into the mattress, taking Toni with her. “There are so many risks to consider, maybe not yet. I think there are other things we should focus on.”
“Like?” Toni semi-moaned. He squirmed in Claire’s grip, her cock pressing his sensitive spot.
“Samira.” Lily shuddered. It seemed like Ursa wasn’t yet satisfied and was moving the poor alchemist like a rag doll.
“Good point,” Jasmine pursed her lips and relaxed beside Claire. “We have to figure out how to purify her magic, right?”
Claire nodded. She couldn’t help moving Toni to sit on top of her. Her hands gravitated towards his chest, her thumbs pressing his sensitive nipples. Toni let out a moan before quickly bouncing. “Fuck, we need to find her first.”
Jasmine smiled at Claire. She reached out and caressed Claire’s face while it contorted in pleasure. “Let’s hope that cleansing Samira is easy or simple…”
“I-I doubt it,” Claire mumbled into a moan. Toni was riding her faster and faster as his cock slapped across her stomach. “Buuut, it could just be Her gift.”
Jasmine glanced over at the twins for their input, but they were too busy sharing Hannah’s cum. She’d painted the twins' faces white, then sat back to watch them lick it all up. She had the urge to jump them take over her body, but she held herself back.
“Mmm,” Toni tried to say something, but his mind blanked with pleasure. It took him a moment to mumble his words. “Anka… She may have the power… Purity.”
His words were jumbled as he continued to bounce on Claire’s cock. The pleasure was taking over his entire body, making it hard to think. Each time Claire’s cock pressed against his prostate, it was like his mind reset. And, his cock leaked all over Claire’s chest and abs.
“Purity?” Jasmine tilted her head.
“Virtue,” Lily slurred from the side. “Hers.”
Jasmine chuckled. It was a strange conversation for sure. “Right. Beauty, Purity, and Innocence.”
“Mhmm,” Toni bit his lip hard. His eyes were half-closed as he focused purely on the pleasure building up within him. “Purityyyy.”
Claire could feel him tighten around her cock as his head flew back. His cock throbbed one last time before shooting cum all over the redhead. Her entire upper body was covered in his essence, while Toni went limp. Jasmine caught the shaky man and let him ride out the rest of his orgasm.
“He may hold the solution for Samira,” Jasmine whispered while watching him. Every second or so, his body would shiver, and another rope would shoot out. The smell of his cum was overwhelming Jasmine’s nose. “I think he should join us. He isn’t getting any experience sitting in the carriage like today.”
“You may be right,” Hannah chimed in finally. She’d been listening, but the conversation before was above her pay grade. “I’d hate to put him in danger, but my skills are trending towards needing his direct support.”
Toni smiled in Jasmine’s arms, his eyes still hazy. “Hannah!” He slurred out.
“We’ll finally do those practice runs,” Hannah sighed. She looked down at the twins cleaning the cum off her hardening cock. “I trust you two to protect him…”
Elsie pulled away from sucking on her shaft. She rubbed her cheek against Hannah’s cock and smiled. “He’s in good hands.”
“I noticed,” Hannah smiled down at her. Their paler skin made a nice contrast to her tanned skin. “Master, we still need an adequate punishment for Elsie hitting me in the back. Got any ideas?”
“Nyoo”
Hannah smiled at her cumdrunk master. “Ana? How about you?”
“Hey!”
“Um,” Ana thought for a moment. She tilted her head against her sister’s. “Sh-she doesn’t like watch… You could have her take yours.”
Hannah chuckled. “Not that kind of punishment, cutie.”
Ana’s eyes widened for a moment, and she couldn’t respond. “O-oh, um… she’s asking me not to say.”
Hannah smiled and beckoned Ana up. The younger twin crawled up Ana’s toned body, taking a moment to admire the scarring on her chest. “That’s no fun. Tell me exactly what she’s saying.”
Ana’s eyes hazed over as she felt Hannah’s cock throb between her legs. “Sh-she hates being told what to do. Make her obey your commands.”
“I like it,” Hannah smiled and kissed the younger twin. “You hear that, Elsie? You need to obey my orders until we get to our next request.”
“What?!” Elsie got to her feet. “That’s almost a full week!”
“What do you think, Master?” Hannah called to her recovering master.
Toni’s mind was still hazy as Jasmine helped him off Claire’s still hard cock. “Shounds good…” He mumbled while he tried to stabilize himself. Both Claire and Jasmine were helping him.
“Seriously? For one fireball??” Elsie looked to Jasmine, who just shrugged.
“I mean, it’s better than her blowing up at you, isn’t it?” Jasmine gave her a smug smile. Elsie could tell Jasmine was enjoying seeing her on the other end of this exchange.
“Fuck you,” Elsie grumbled. “Fine. But you need to reward Ana for saving your life today.”
“That,” Hannah bit her lip and cupped Ana’s chin. “Can be arranged.”
Chapter 230: Chapter 227: A Vow for Paternity
Chapter Text
Claire awoke in a pile of limbs the next morning. She still had Toni in her arms as he peacefully slept. She tightened her grip around Toni and relaxed into the bedding. Around her, the rest of her lovers were stirring and getting ready for the day. She didn’t want to wake the sleeping man, so she stayed in bed.
This let her think more about their conversation last night. Toni was right in a way, spreading her gift to others won’t just power up her Goddess, it’d power up Claire herself. It was a tempting offer. But, like what was said last night, it brings too much risk at the moment.
There were still ways they could help.
They did say that Toni was with them, just that he couldn’t be seen in public. They could offer the captain some of his seed. Or maybe not, since it had the same properties as Claire’s. It’d be extremely tempting for them to ingest it.
“Hey,” Claire spoke up to the women around her. “Do you think we could offer them help with getting pregnant?”
“Wouldn’t that tempt them to join us?” Lily tilted her head. “Or expose our secret.”
“We did say we were traveling with Toni,” Claire continued. “And we aren’t exactly sure how any of your semen affects others, just mine and Toni’s.”
Toni roused after hearing his name. He slowly woke up as the conversation continued around him. He slowly stretched and shifted in Claire’s embrace.
“Oh!” Elsie perked up. “We were discussing that a bit ago. We could try it, see how our semen affects them.”
“Y-yeah,” Ana nodded. “Um, there’s a chance ours doesn’t affect people like yours. It could be used for pregnancy…”
“Do you think it’s worth the risk?” Jasmine asked Claire. She had her own reservations, but it was ultimately Claire’s decision.
“Wouldn’t the kid be born like us?” Lily pondered out loud. “We confirmed both Daphne’s and Lyn’s would.”
“Right,” Elsie muttered. She glanced at her sister, “We didn’t think about that.”
“Wouldn’t it be fine?” Hannah chimed in. “Takes nine months for the kid to be born, by then we could be more open.”
“But, they may not know that,” Jasmine responded. “They could think their child has a defect.”
“That’s…” Claire started, but couldn’t really finish the thought.
“So maybe we do have to wait,” Elsie continued the thought for Claire. She sighed, “But maybe we can promise them help so they don’t have to stress?”
“We’d have to explain some more parts of our nature and our Goddess,” Jasmine replied. She was weighing the options in her head. “But, probably better than nothing.”
“We did say we were aiming to liberate the men of this land,” Elsie nodded. “We can tell them to give us a year before attempting to buy sperm from the nobles.”
“B-before then,” Ana continued for Elsie. “We’d have our church more established at the very least…”
Toni rose from Claire’s chest and rubbed the sleep from his eyes. He looked around at the group of women surrounding him, still sleepy. He stretched out, catching the attention of a few of them and creating a natural lull in the conversation. They were all focused on his bare chest for a moment.
“To do so,” Jasmine pursed her lips. “I’m guessing we’ll need Samira, right?”
“Makes the most sense,” Claire nodded as she dragged her attention away from Toni. “She was depicted within the church, so maybe she’s some form of priestess?”
“The snake lady?” Hannah asked, tilting her head. The brunette was doing her best to recall the people they mentioned in their previous tales. “Going to be hard for people not to freak out when they see her.”
“We’ll have to think of something,” Claire bit her lip.
“Maybe illusion magic?” Lily rubbed her chin. She felt a pang in her chest as she remembered the snake woman. “Or, her magic to alter perception? But, with us having to purify her magic, I doubt it’d work the same way.”
“We’ll cross that bridge when we get there,” Claire sighed. Yet another problem with no clear solution ahead of them.
Jasmine rolled her eyes. She, more than anyone, was getting tired of the vagueness of the Goddess. “Let’s just hope it’s your gift that purifies her, and not something She hasn’t told us about.”
“Or my dances,” Toni said after a yawn.
“Right,” Jasmine smiled at him. “Something simple, I hope.”
“We won’t really know until we find her,” Claire groaned as she stretched. The soreness of yesterday’s battle was setting in. She gently lifted Toni off her chest and set the nude man beside her. She stood up, letting the blanket fall off her body. She felt the stares of all her lovers on her and could feel her arousal begin to stir.
There was a moment of silence in the carriage. One that threatened to throw off the plans they had for today. Thankfully, it was disrupted by a knock on the door.
Toni’s eyes widened, and he went for his clothes. He quickly donned his dress and veil before getting behind Hannah. Claire was also hurrying to get her clothes on when Jasmine responded.
“Give us a minute,” Jasmine shouted to their guest. “We’ve got members dressing at the moment.”
Claire threw on her button-down shirt and quickly got her pants on. It was hard to hide her growing erection in the tighter pants, but she could manage. She fumbled with the buttons as she sat down on the side of the carriage. She continued on her shirt when Jasmine started towards the door.
“You hidden, Toni?” Jasmine asked.
“Um, yes,” Toni said from behind Hannah. His knight puffed out her chest and hid her master well.
“Okay,” Jasmine slowly opened the door. She glanced out to see Captain Rebecca and a few of her guards. “Hello, Captain.”
“Hello, Miss Jasmine,” Rebecca nodded to her. “Apologies for the early morning visit. We were able to contact our mayor. She sent back her gratitude and access to the reward money.”
“That’s good to hear.” Jasmine glanced back to make sure everyone was dressed and decent. She opened the door wider to show the rest of her party. “Unfortunately, Toni needs to stay hidden. Anka blessed him with a really annoying ability to attract women.”
“So I’ve heard,” Rebecca gave her a half smile. “Though I hear it only works on women attracted to men.”
“You heard correctly,” Toni replied from behind Hannah. He reached his hand out from behind Hannah’s body and waved. “Um, hi.”
“Greetings, Mister Anthony,” Rebecca smiled. “We think very highly of your grandmother.”
“Um, that’s not public knowledge,” Toni replied sheepishly.
“No, but the mayor knew,” Rebecca responded quickly. “She told us you were her grandson, and she was shocked to find you traveling.”
“Oh, um, do I know her?” Toni asked.
“I don’t think so. She was friends with Lady Efreit when she was still a knight.” Rebecca replied. “But, we actually came here for another reason.”
“What’s that?” Jasmine asked.
“Well, our mayor is interested in your cause. She’s old enough to have worked with the previous Lady,” Rebecca handed Jasmine a letter. “She told me to give you this. It’s her word that she’ll support your cause.”
Jasmine grabbed the letter and handed it off to Claire. “Thank you. What did you tell her about our cause?”
“Kept it short,” Rebecca examined Jasmine. She noticed how the assassin tensed up. “Told her your goal to liberate men and reform society. I’ll wait for the rest of the details in person, since the letter system could be intercepted.”
“Good,” Jasmine untensed.
“My word about your capabilities and one of Lady Efreit’s knights was enough to convince our Mayor to support you,” Rebecca continued. She glanced back at her guards, and they nodded towards her. “We’re willing to help you when you decide to fight.”
“You should be focusing on your city, not our cause,” Claire said from the side. She was examining the letter in her hand. “We very much appreciate the sentiment, though.”
“Fighting alongside you, we feel, will better Duvain,” Rebecca said confidently. Her guardswomen behind her agreed. “Plus, we can hire plenty more guards with the money we make from that Chimera’s carcass. Apparently, the gland that lets it breathe fire is worth a fortune.”
“We could easily triple our guardswomen and expand the city.” One woman spoke from behind Rebecca. She nodded in agreement with a proud smile on her face.
“That’s very good news,” Claire said. The seriousness of their conversation made her arousal go down, so she could stand up without being obvious. She got to her feet, and her body started to radiate divine light. “I would like to show our gratitude in return.”
Rebecca blinked. She’d seen people glow with magic, but this felt different. Unlike any magic she’d felt before. She unconsciously held out her hand towards the paladin. Claire took it, filling the Captain with divine energy.
“I promise you, on my Goddess, we will allow you and your wife to have kids,” Claire felt Her presence surrounding them as she made her vow. “Without the need to go through the nobles or pay a fortune. We will provide for you within a year’s time.”
Rebecca was completely caught off guard by the divine display, and so were her guards. She stared blankly at Claire, whose light slowly faded. “Wh-where did- what?”
“We overheard you talking about wanting kids,” Claire smiled at her. She did her best to stretch the truth and not reveal how they’d provide. “We plan on liberating men. With that, we can let women have kids again without needing to pay. This is a promise to you and your wife, so you don’t have to save money. You don’t have to break your bodies to afford children.”
Her explanation didn’t seem to help. Rebecca was blinking rapidly still. It took a minute for her to process what she had just witnessed. “Fuck. Even if I still had my doubts about you being a God’s Champion… that was undeniable proof.”
Chapter 231: A Terrible Day for Rain
Notes:
I will be back next Wednesday with a new chapter, will be travelling!
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he Scarlet Seraphs were urged to join the guardswomen for breakfast, leading to another celebration of their victory. This one was a lot shorter, due to something none of the Scarlet Seraphs were expecting. Rebecca interrupted the jovial celebration by handing out wreaths to the members of Claire’s party. Five were given out, one to Claire, one to each twin, then to Ursa and Hannah.
They were confused for only a moment until they realized what these flower wreaths were for. Claire looked at the one she was handed; it had the name of the previous Captain at the top. “Captain Taylor Reynolds.” She was shocked to find that Rebecca shared her last name.
“Captain?” Claire said too quietly. She was busy assembling her guards. It was Gina who noticed Claire. “Captain?”
Gina held the wreath with Claire, giving her a small, somber smile. She took a deep breath before explaining. “Her older sister. Becca… wanted to focus on killing the monster before grieving or dealing with her emotions. And, she didn’t want to bog down the briefing by telling you her story.”
Claire could feel tears well in her eyes. She fought them back, knowing how hard it was to lose a sibling. “I-I’m sorry. Had we gotten here earl-”
“Don’t,” Gina shook her head. She took another deep breath. “We requested help from our esteemed Lady two months ago when it first attacked. We only made the request after losing people…”
“Still, I wish we could have arrived sooner.”
“Taylor believed too much in the 'Chain of Command.’ She put too much faith in those above her, but they failed her.” Gina reached out and wiped the tear running down Claire’s face. “Blame them, not yourself.”
Claire nodded. She composed herself after taking a deep breath. “Our esteemed Lady took my brother from me, too. I know the pain you two are going through. Though he was recently confirmed to be alive.”
Gina’s smile widened. “That’s good to hear. Please. Please kick that sorry noble’s ass for us.”
“I will,” Claire smiled. “I promise.”
“Don’t tell Becca I said that,” Gina giggled. “She wants to honor her sister and not disrespect her superiors. Well, at least for now, to honor her sister.”
“Okay, I won’t,” Claire smiled. She didn’t voice her concerns about being worthy to hold the wreath, since she knew there was a reason. Gina let go of the wreath and walked over to her wife.
“Oh, and Becca told me about your promise,” Gina stopped. She turned back towards Claire and bowed her head. “We’ll be waiting for you to make good on your promise.”
“I intend to,” Claire nodded. “And all the other oaths I’ve made.”
With that, Gina grabbed onto her wife’s arm. The two guided the Scarlet Seraphs to the graves of the fallen guards. There were withering flowers and wreaths already that several guardswomen were cleaning up. They cleared the dying flowers and wreaths, replacing them with new flowers.
“We thought it would be fitting to have you gals place new wreaths on them,” Rebecca said with a somber smile. “You helped us avenge them.”
Claire shook her head. She held the wreath towards Rebecca. “It shouldn’t just be me. It’s your sister.”
Rebecca hesitated. She reached out her hand and shakily held the wreath. “I disagree. My duty should come before that. But, thank you.”
“Worry about your duty after you grieve.”
“She’d want you to.” Hannah insisted. Her voice had a mix of seriousness and sadness that Claire hadn’t heard before. It seemed to mean a bit more coming from a knight, because at first, it looked like Rebecca would refuse.
“Okay,” Rebecca sighed. “Not like I was very good at following her example anyway…”
“Becca!” Gina elbowed Rebecca, but she didn’t even flinch. She just gripped the wreath tightly as she held back her tears.
“I’ll do better,” Rebecca said, mostly to herself. “I promise you, Tay.”
Claire walked with Rebecca to Taylor’s grave. They, with the rest of Claire’s party, placed the wreaths down on the fallen guards. The rest of the guards surrounded them, saluting with a fist over their hearts. They placed the wreaths down on the matching graves.
The Scarlet Serpahs were directed to stand by the graves, then Catherine said a prayer aloud for the fallen women. It was a common prayer for the dead, one that asked Marcellus to guide their souls to paradise. One that Claire had heard several times over the years. But hearing His name made her flinch.
For a moment, she thought of the goblin man they’d met and his connection to the death God. But she quickly pushed her thoughts to the side. It was disrespectful to think about that at the moment.
After her prayer, the guards took their time to say their final good-byes to their comrades. Each one took a moment to pray or set a flower down for them. The Scarlet Seraphs waited patiently for them to finish. Once the last woman set her last flower down, they directed Claire and her party back towards their carriage.
It was a silent walk back to the carriage and the fort they established for the Chimera. Most of it was in silence as the guards reflected on their losses. They passed a group of elderly women, who Claire assumed were the parents of the fallen women. Several of them were crying and barely reacted to the group. She felt her chest tighten after seeing the women grieve. It reminded her of her mothers after Ryley was taken.
“Again, thank you,” Rebecca said when they got back to their carriage. “You saved our city from further destruction and let our fallen loved ones rest.”
Claire nodded and offered the Captain a hug. She accepted it, letting Claire whisper in her ear. “I have no doubt you’ll live up to your sister’s expectations.”
“Thank you, Claire, that’s very kind of you,” Rebecca said after a deep breath. She pulled back from the embrace with a conflicted look. “I hope you are right…”
Claire smiled at her and nodded, then she offered a hug to Gina. This turned into her giving hugs to all the other guards. Sadly, there were too many names for her to remember. But she did her best to help the women through their grief. So did several of her lovers. The twins and Lily joined Claire in embracing the grieving women in hugs.
Claire took a moment to watch Rebecca finally break down and sob into her wife’s arms. She held out until the women under her guardswomen were slowly dismissed, not wanting them to see her in that state. Claire still felt a pang of guilt for not making it here sooner, for not saving Captain Taylor. But Rebecca is right, they asked for help months ago. It never came.
Unfortunately, they did have to go soon. Their next target was equally dire, since the bandits threatened human lives. Plus, they did have to track down Samira before she was discovered by others. It felt wrong, but they had to get going.
They were sent off with more food from Gina’s parents and some extra reward money. Claire watched from the back of the carriage as the group of guardswomen slowly shrank into the horizon. Then, Duvain’s buildings disappeared.
Claire had a mix of emotions after the city disappeared. She wanted to help them more, to help them rebuild or build up their guards. But she had to trust Rebecca to do that. Then, there was their dream of having kids. She would return after dealing with Lady Lloyd and make good on her promise. It wasn’t just her libido or her attraction to them, but her duty to.
“Ursa, any ideas on tracking Samira?” Jasmine asked. Her voice cut through the silence and pulled Claire out of her thoughts.
“I’d need something of hers that I can smell to track her,” Ursa pursed her lips. She stared at the ground for a brief moment. “Might be able to communicate with a local wolf pack.”
“You can talk to wolves?” Hannah asked. She didn’t know much about Ursa beyond her lycanthropy. “That’s badass.”
“Through Rava’s magic, yes,” Ursa nodded. Claire swore her tanned face reddened, but it was hard to tell. “Not naturally.”
“What do you need to communicate with them?” Jasmine asked, continuing on the important subject. “Anything to prepare?”
“Wolfsbane. Need to burn it,” Ursa said, shaking off the burning sensation on her face. “If there are packs in the area, they’ll follow Lady Rava’s magic to me.”
Chapter 232: A Night by the Fire
Notes:
Back from travelling, sorry for the delay!!
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That day of travel slowly crawled by. Claire was still thinking about their morning and the ceremony they attended. It tugged at her emotions for the rest of the day. It made it hard to concentrate on much else; she was even distracted from Toni’s cuddling. By nightfall, it was better, but Claire was still somewhat distracted.
Ursa went searching for wolfsbane, while the rest of the party sat around the fire. They sat in silence after dinner. Some were thinking about the funeral this morning, while others thought about their next fight. They were about to face more bandits, more women who likely kidnapped boys. Before they knew it, Ursa had returned with the wolfsbane.
She held it over the fire and chanted a prayer to her Goddess. There was a wisp of a lavenderish purple that blew upwards, then the entire flame changed color. Ursa chanted one last prayer, then the fire went out completely. The ashy smoke smell was replaced by a sweeter scent.
Ursa let out a deep exhale, looking more exhausted than Claire had ever seen. She shakily sat between Hannah and Claire. She leaned against Claire and slowly caught her breath.
“Magic isn’t my strong suit,” Ursa whispered between shaky breaths. She slowly shifted to lie in Claire’s lap, while Hannah pulled the Ravian’s legs up and onto hers.
“Same, sister,” Hannah chuckled as she adjusted Ursa’s legs. The two let Ursa rest while they waited.
“So like, are wolves just going to show up?” Elsie broke the silence after a moment.
“Yes.” Ursa gumbled.
“Are they going to be hostile?” Elsie pressed further.
“Probably.”
There was a brief silence before Elsie responded. “What the fuck? Are you going to do some-”
“Relax.” Ursa cut her off. “I was kidding.”
“Oh,” Elsie paused. Then she chuckled to herself. “Sorry, not a big fan of wolves.”
“Oh yeah?” Ursa groaned.
“Was scared of them as a kid,” Elsie continued. She didn’t notice Ursa was already drifting to sleep. Jasmine was trying to get the fire started and was in the way. “There was a pack that used to roam by Restol, and my mom told me stories about how bad they could be. She traumatized me.”
Ursa didn’t respond to Elsie, she was already snoozing in Claire’s lap. Claire just laughed softly before responding. “I remember that. You wouldn’t go near the forest afterwards.”
“Mhmm,” Elsie smiled brightly. “It was the one time Ana had to coax me into doing something. She just had to chase after you.”
“H-hey,” Ana tried to shush her sister.
“Ana. You are literally her lover,” Elsie pulled away from her sister’s attempts at silencing her. “She should hear about how much you liked her.”
“Yeah but…” Ana tried to think of some sort of counter, but she couldn’t. Her face, had it been lit, was burning red. “It’s embarrassing…”
“I get that, but you are lovers now,” Elsie said smugly.
“O-oh yeah?” Ana stuttered out. She did have one thing she could use. “Wh-what about your c-crush back then?”
That stopped Elsie cold. Jasmine got the fire started, illuminating the women around the fire. “Um, Ana. That was years ago. N-not some crush I kept for years.”
“That’s not true,” Ana pushed closer to her sister. “Y-you’re just better at hiding it.”
“Are we going to stop them?” Toni asked innocently. He was in Lily’s lap, watching them intently. “Seems like a serious fight.”
“It’s sisterly bickering,” Lily smiled. “Let them be.”
“Yeah, master,” Hannah nodded. “It’s hot.”
“Are you sure?” Toni asked as the twins flipped. Now it was Elsie trying to cover Ana’s mouth. “It’s getting physical.”
“Yeah, that’s why it’s hot,” Hannah said, licking her lips. “Could use Elsie's punishment to force her hand.”
“Do not!” Elsie cried out.
Ana broke free from her sister’s grip with Hannah’s distraction. She didn’t even hesitate. “It was Jasmine.”
“No it was not!” Elsie shrieked. “Do not listen to her.”
“She did!” Ana laughed. Claire noticed she was laughing differently, like with more confidence. “She reminded Elsie of a character. A moody, loner from her books.”
Jasmine raised one of her eyebrows and thought back to herself as a teen. She smiled and glanced at Lily. “Was I a ‘moody loner’?”
“Do you even have to ask?” Lily chuckled.
“It was a phase,” Elsie insisted. She stopped wrestling with her sister and fixed her appearance. “I had a crush on the character, not you. Do not get confused.”
Jasmine got up from the fire. It wasn’t often she got to tease Elsie like this. “Aww, really? You didn’t like me at all?”
Elsie had to confront her past feelings while Jasmine approached her. She knew what Jasmine was doing, what she was about to do, but she couldn’t speak. All Elsie could do was gulp.
“Sh-she’s panicking,” Ana laughed. She inched closer to her sister, capitalizing on the situation. “Her thoughts are all scrambled.”
Hannah leaned over to Claire. “This might be the first time I’ve seen her speechless.”
“It’s happened once before,” Claire bit her lip. “It’s rare, but it happens…”
“Ana, please,” Elsie whimpered. She couldn’t stop staring up at Jasmine, who was now in front of her. The assassin moved closer to the older twin, then sat in her lap. Jasmine looked down at her while straddling Elsie.
Jasmine bit her lip, “Am I still a ‘moody loner’?”
“Uhh, maybe a little…” Elsie mumbled.
Ana moved closer. “Tell her ‘her eyes remind you of the sea.’ It was her favorite line.”
Jasmine chuckled softly. She looked deeply into Elsie’s dimly lit eyes for a moment. “Your eyes are very blue. If I’d ever seen the sea, I bet it wouldn’t be as blue.”
Elsie didn’t respond verbally. That line still had a special place in her heart, and she couldn’t respond. But Ana could.
“She really liked that,” Ana whispered to Jasmine. “Her thoughts just stopped.”
Jasmine chuckled. “Yeah? Maybe you should give me more lines from that book. I like Elsie when she’s like this.”
“N-next isn’t a line,” Ana smiled at Jasmine. Then she glanced at Claire. “Claire did it before. D-dipping her.”
“Oh, I guess she was pretty flustered back then,” Claire laughed.
Claire remembered their first date and dancing with her in her living room. It was simple, yet so effective for Elsie. Her reminiscing was interrupted by Ursa stirring in her lap. She glanced down at Ursa, whose eyes were already glowing red.
“Shut up,” Ursa said coldly.
She got to her feet quickly and looked towards the forest. Jasmine jumped off Elsie and looked towards the forest. Elsie was still reeling from the tearing, so it took her a moment to recover. Claire and Hannah stood to follow Ursa when the first wolf appeared from the forest.
Ursa took off her shirt, then her pants and shoes. She threw them back towards Claire and Hannah, who caught them. Then she transformed. It was the first time Hannah and Toni witnessed it, so it was a shock for them.
There was a brief silence as Ursa’s white wolf form approached the lone wolf. The two sniffed at one another while its pack peered from the shrubbery. The sniffing and pacing went on for several seconds before the wolf bowed its head. Ursa, in turn, bowed her head as well.
The rest of the wolves slowly approached Ursa and surrounded her. She didn’t seem in danger, so Claire and Hannah relaxed. They watched the wolves mingle with Ursa, unsure of exactly what was going on. They were communicating, but humans couldn’t understand it.
The party sat back down to not spook the wolves while Ursa conversed with them. Jasmine was the only one still standing, just in case. Ursa turned towards them, nodded her head, then followed them into the forest. The entire pack dispersed, leaving the Scarlet Seraphs in shock.
“Should we go after her?” Hannah asked, breaking the silence.
“I don’t know,” Claire admitted.
“We should let her be,” Lily said. She held Toni tightly as she spoke. “Ursa can take care of herself. And, the wolves didn’t seem hostile towards her.”
“True,” Hannah relaxed. “We’ll have to wait for her to get back before we leave.”
“Um,” Elsie spoke up. “I’m going to sit in the carriage.”
“Scared?” Jasmine asked. There wasn’t any hint of teasing or anything in her voice, just concern.
“A little,” Elsie admitted. “Those were closer to the wolves mom told me about. Ursa’s form… I guess I see it differently.”
“Okay, Hannah, you okay taking her spot for watch tonight?” Jasmine asked.
“Course,” Hannah smiled at Elsie. “We’ll make sure nothing gets you.”
Elsie wasn’t expecting them to be so accepting of it. She was expecting some more teasing, but this was nice. “Thank you.”
Hannah just shrugged her shoulders. “You're welcome. Toni, wanna join her inside?”
“Yeah, I know a very nice song that will help,” Toni said, standing up from Lily’s lap. He held out his hand to her with a bright smile, “Come on!”
Chapter 233: A Choice Made
Notes:
Almost to the Snek waifu! We'll see the main party's perspective first before jumping to Jasmine's. Just a bit longer
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Ursa returned just before dawn. She was no longer transformed, walking out of the treeline completely nude. She stretched her arms out and nodded to Hannah, who was on watch.
“How was it?” Hannah smiled before checking out her nude body. She unconsciously licked her lips. “Breed any of them?”
“No,” Ursa rolled her eyes. “Too big for them.”
Hannah raised her eyebrow at that. She thought about it, then chuckled. “Yeah, I guess you’d be almost three times their size.”
“Indeed.” Ursa gave her a faint smile. She was learning to banter with Hannah better. “More importantly, they are looking for Samira as we speak.”
“That’s good to hear,” Hannah stood up. She was really looking forward to seeing Samira. “Hopefully, we find her before anyone else.”
Ursa nodded. “There are two other adventuring parties in the area. One is a beginner party, but the other is full of seasoned adventurers.”
“Hmm,” Hannah rubbed her chin. “That could pose an issue. The younger party would likely listen to my authority as a knight, but the older one is more complicated.”
Ursa tilted her head. “How so?”
“Depending on the status of the party, they could be getting their contracts straight from Lady Lloyd,” Hannah explained. She pursed her lips and thought for a moment. “They would not like me being here.”
“Your politics sounds awful,” Ursa exhaled and sat by the campfire. “Where are my clothes?”
“I’ll grab them,” Hannah smiled and headed towards the carriage. “And, yeah, usually whatever gets the local Lady the most power. It’s simple to understand, at least.”
“Ours is simpler,” Ursa scoffed. “Strongest decides. Or our elders.”
“That has its flaws, too,” Hannah returned with Ursa’s clothes. “Pretty sure they wouldn’t entirely approve of your actions with this party.”
“You’re not wrong,” Ursa nodded. She put on her clothes and thought about her words. “But, we don’t have these mass systemic issues like you.”
“Systemic? That’s a word I don’t know off the top of my head,” Hannah couldn’t help but smile. “I see the lessons with Lily weren’t just more reasons to play with her breasts.”
Ursa could feel her face flush with heat for a moment. “I-I do pay attention to her lessons, yes.”
“Much better with our language than I am, that’s for sure,” Hannah smiled and sat beside Ursa. “That was a genuine compliment. I didn’t mean to come across as teasing.”
“Th-thank you,” Ursa exhaled softly. “I understand the flaws with my people’s society. We forced my sister out of the tribe because we are so stuck in our ways. Likely to happen to me, too.”
“Damn,” Hannah sighed. She didn’t know about this. “Are we really worth that?”
Ursa nodded slowly. “I… I understand why my sister left, now. Yes, this country has innumerable flaws, but the people are amazing.”
Hannah looked to the carriage. “Well, the hope is that Claire can change this country.”
“Yeah…” Ursa looked towards the ground. She looked at the ground and thought for a moment. “She might help change my people, too. Claire said her Goddess was closely interacting with Rava… If She can change Her mind, there may be hope for my sister and me.”
“If not, you found good people to spend the rest of your life with,” Hannah scooted closer. “Me included.”
Ursa scoffed. “I don’t think I can handle you and Elsie every day for the rest of my life.”
“Sure,” Hannah bit her lip. “Speak of Elsie, I do have control over her…”
“And?” Ursa let Hannah wrap an arm around her. She was also getting better at accepting skinship with her companions.
“We could get a bit of revenge for her annoying you,” Hannah whispered in Ursa’s ear. She could feel Ursa fighting her urge to move away. “What do you think?”
Ursa couldn’t help but squirm. She loved the idea, but her pride wouldn’t let her admit it. “S-sounds good.”
Hannah laughed and moved back slightly. “Too much touching? Or was it my words?”
“Both,” Ursa mumbled. She got up from the stump they were sitting on. “I think I should inform the others…”
“Aww,” Hannah looked up at her. “Good idea. But, I’d love to discuss what we should do about Elsie later.”
Ursa stumbled somewhat as she walked towards the carriage, leaving Hannah alone. She relaxed her shoulders and looked towards the sky. “That adventurer party could pose a real issue.” She said aloud. “I hope we don’t have to run into them. It could cause issues for Lady Efreit. Let alone if that woman discovers Toni is in her land.”
Ursa walked into the carriage to find her sleeping companions. Jasmine stirred first. She woke up to see that Ursa was back. Her moving caused Claire, who was cuddled up to her, to wake as well.
“What time is it?” Jasmine asked in a low whisper. She rubbed the sleep out of her eyes, still not used to actually sleeping.
“Nearly dawn,” Ursa replied in a whisper. She walked over to the two and sat beside them. “They didn’t see her, but they know of two other parties in the area.”
“I see,” Jasmine bit her lip. “That complicates things because we need to find those bandits.”
“Could send Hannah or Ursa after Samira,” Claire yawned. She stretched softly to better wake up.
“Don’t have the manpower,” Jasmine whispered back. “We need both of them for the bandits. Especially if they are also werewolves.”
“Yeah, I guess,” Claire yawned. Their voices finally started to wake the rest of their party. “We’ll have to deal with them fast then.”
“Ursa?” Elsie said as she roused.
“Yes,” Ursa responded quietly.
“Good, they didn’t eat you,” Elsie whispered softly before cuddling back into Toni’s arms.
Ursa tilted her head in confusion. She scowled at the older twin for a moment before moving on. “They’ll find me if they do track Samira down. The issue is that the adventuring party is full of veterans. Hannah speculated they were working for your Lady.”
Jasmine bit her thumb. That was an issue. They had luckily not run into any other adventurers while traveling. Most of their contracts were for more remote areas, so it made some sense. “We’ll see if they become an issue. The other one is a newbie group, I assume.”
“Yes,” Ursa nodded. “Only two veteran-looking adventurers.”
“Let’s hope to run into them, and not the other one,” Jasmine sighed. She had some of her memories of her previous party flash in her mind. “Veteran parties can be quite stubborn. If they find a lamia out here, there’s likely no reasoning with them.”
“Couldn’t she just use her magic?” Ursa asked, sitting next to the two. “Control them and get away?”
“I don’t think she will,” Claire said as she opened her arms up to Ursa. The Ravian didn’t even hesitate to crawl into them due to how tired she was. “She was forced to use it against her will on those villagers. I’d guess she’s still scared or horrified by her magic.”
“Fuck,” Jasmine bit her thumb harder. She knew there was a way to split up, but she hated the idea. Absolutely hated it.
Ursa let out a yawn as she settled into Claire’s arms. “So either we send someone after her, chance it, or delay the bandits.”
Jasmine took a deep breath. She was mentally cursing at herself for even thinking about what she was about to suggest. “Chancing it or delaying attacking those bandits has too many downsides. Either Samira is put in danger, or we risk the bandits capturing or killing more locals.”
“So we have to send Ursa after Samira, or maybe Hannah?” Claire asked, squeezing her lover tightly.
Jasmine shook her head. “No. You need both of them. Ursa, can you have the wolves guide me to Samira?”
Ursa perked up, a fire stirring in her eyes. “I can.”
“I’ll go to Samira.”
Chapter 234: An Attempt
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Jasmine resolved herself to trust her companions. Both Ursa and Hannah agreed that the three women from Restol were more than capable without her. But, she still felt hesitant. She didn’t want to leave their side. She prayed to whichever Gods would listen that the wolf pack wouldn’t return before they arrived at their next destination, but they did.
The night before they were set to attack the bandits, they approached.
Ursa stopped and stood still. She dropped the firewood she was carrying back and turned towards the forest. One wolf approached her with its head down. Ursa glanced at Claire before throwing off her clothes. She followed the wolf into the woods as she transformed.
Claire walked back with Ursa’s clothing on top of the firewood. Jasmine glanced at her and sighed. She looked at the ground in defeat. “So they found her?”
“I don’t know yet,” Claire sat beside her. “Ursa just left.”
Lily and Toni looked up from the food they were making. Lily looked at the amount of food and whispered to Toni. “Should we make more for the wolves?” Toni nodded enthusiastically and got up to fetch more food.
“Fuck,” Jasmine shook her head. “I was hoping they wouldn’t…”
“We’ll be okay, Jazz.” Claire set the firewood and Ursa’s clothes down. She hugged Jasmine tightly.
“I know,” Jasmine mumbled. “I know how capable you three are, but I can’t. I just can’t leave.”
Hannah set firewood beside Claire’s pile. She took a deep breath and sat on Jasmine’s other side. “I know how you feel. I feel similar to having Toni fight. But we have to trust them.”
“I get that, and I do trust them,” Jasmine spoke her feelings aloud. “I just… I don’t know. Part of me still looks at you, and the twins like you need protection. Like you’re still village girls, and not fighters. Does that even make sense?”
“Yes,” Claire nodded. “You were our only combatant for many years. And, it’s only been a few months since we started.”
“I know,” Jasmine exhaled. “Truthfully, I held back from complimenting how fast you’ve grown. That part of me still wants to deny it.”
“It’s okay, Jazz,” Claire comforted her. “We’re not the same women who first set out after my birthday. Elsie and I have claimed lives, and I’ve nearly died multiple times. Think of it as another lesson.”
Jasmine chuckled softly. “I think looking at it that way helps. And, I know you’ll be more afraid of failing than dying.”
“Yeah, think of it that way,” Claire chuckled.
“They also have Ursa and me,” Hannah chimed in. She joined in on the hug, “And we’ll make sure they don’t fail. They have good heads on their shoulders.”
“Yeah, we have good heads on our shoulders!” Elsie chimed in from the side.
“We’ll be fine,” Claire repeated. She held her lover tightly, not wanting her to go either. “Find Samira and bring her to safety. We need to make sure she’s okay.”
Jasmine nodded and looked back at the forest. Ursa and several wolves were emerging from the forest. Ursa walked towards them, while the wolves hung back. She walked up to the trio and lay her head on Jasmine’s lap. Her red eyes looked up at Jasmine.
“Is it time?” Jasmine asked her.
Ursa shook her head in Jasmine’s lap. She lifted her head off Jasmine’s lap and yipped at the wolves. More appeared, and they circled the carriage. Elsie gripped Ana tightly, and the two walked towards the others.
“Fuck!” Elsie yelped when one sniffed at her.
Ursa let out a noise that sounded a bit like laughter. It felt off since she was in her wolf form. The white wolf approached Elsie and dipped her head. She licked at Elsie’s exposed knee.
Elsie patted her head. “Still not over my fear of wolves, it seems. You’re the exception.”
Ursa yipped at her, then turned to Ana. She licked at the younger sister’s knee, who quickly petted her as well. “Good girl,” Ana whispered to her.
“Yeah,” Elsie smiled at her and joined her sister in petting Ursa. “You are a good girl.”
“So we have one more night?” Jasmine asked Ursa, who was too busy being pet to hear.
“I think so,” Hannah chuckled at the twins and the white wolf. “I wonder if the wolves would let me pet them like that.”
“Best not to test it,” Jasmine replied quickly. “Wolves are wild, they aren’t like dogs.”
“I was only kidding,” Hannah let go of Jasmine and joined the twins in petting Ursa. The white wolf was now on her back, enjoying belly rubs from the twins. The knight joined in with petting her.
“I wish she were like this when she was human,” Elsie giggled while continuing to rub her belly.
Ursa nipped her hand.
“Ow!”
Ursa rolled back to her feet and away from the women. She yipped at Elsie again and then slowly transformed back to her human form. She stretched out her arms and glanced at Elsie, then at Jasmine.
“They found traces of her,” Ursa explained. She moved to pick up her clothes as she kept talking. “They’ll stay with us tonight, then you can take off with them tomorrow morning. Rava will protect you.”
“Will you need a horse?” Toni asked while carrying more food for Lily and him to cook. “How will you keep up with them?”
“I can keep up for at least two days with my skills,” Jasmine explained. Jasmine smiled at him. “My class excels at chasing down targets over long distances, not just sneaking around. I may not run as fast as the wolves, but I can run farther.”
“Interesting,” Toni said as he added more meat to the grill. “How will we find you after you find Samira?”
“They’ll find me,” Ursa said as she looked over the food being made. Lily offered her one of the cooked pieces, which she gladly took. “Then guide us to them. Then, our contract will be over.”
“What happens then?” Elsie said with a bit of fear. “Will they go feral?”
“No,” Ursa laughed. She took a moment to eat the meat she was given. “They’ll return to their territory. Wolves are much smarter than you think.”
“I-I get that but…”
“That makes them scarier,” Ana finished the sentence for her. She felt Elsie grip her hand.
“Y-yeah,” Elsie gripped her tight. “I didn’t even realize how bad my fear was… thought I was over it.”
“Lily told me about exposure helping overcome phobias,” Ursa smiled at her. The smile was a mix between predatory and smugness, a weird combination. “Maybe throw you to the wolves tonight?”
Elsie gripped Ana tightly and moved to stand behind her.
“Ah,” Hannah stood up and put a hand on Ursa’s shoulder. “Maybe too far with the teasing.”
“Really?” Ursa tilted her head. “Why’s that? She takes the teasing so far all the time with me.”
“Yeah, but that’s just annoying,” Hannah whispered to Ursa. “Her teasing doesn’t make you scared, does it?”
“No,” Ursa whispered back, confused.
“So it’s different,” Hannah kept explaining. “She does it to be cheeky. Right now, all you’re doing is scaring her.”
“Oh,” Ursa thought for a moment. “Well, shit.”
“Yeahhh,” Hannah chuckled. She turned to Elsie and bowed her head. “She doesn’t really mean it. She’s trying to learn how to banter better.”
“I-I see,” Elsie smiled weakly. If she wasn’t scared, she might have laughed.
“Dinner’s ready,” Lily said, breaking up the conversation. “Ursa, these are for the wolves.”
Ursa took the platter of meat and nodded. She headed towards the group of wolves just beyond camp and began to feed each one. She threw a piece to each wolf, who obediently waited for their food.
“Sorry about that,” Hannah said, scratching the back of her head. “Ursa wanted to learn how to better respond to your teasing. I thought I was teaching her properly.”
“It’s okay,” Elsie exhaled as she watched Ursa feed the wolves. “She’s slowly becoming more normal.”
“Y-yeah,” Ana gripped Elsie’s hand tightly. “She’s more accepting of our affection.”
“I’m glad,” Hannah smiled and took the plate her master offered to her. “Means I’ve helped somewhat.”
“And we’re very appreciative,” Lily said as she handed plates to the twins. “She used to be so hesitant when she wasn’t going wild during sex.”
“Yeah,” Claire agreed from the side. She was still focused on helping Jasmine through her complicated feelings. “Thank you.”
“Mhmm,” Hannah nodded at her. “Oh, and, since we’re almost to our final destination. I have one last ‘punishment’ for you, Elsie.”
“Fuck,” Elsie said under her breath. “I thought you forgot.”
Chapter 235: Beyond Stuffed
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Elsie quickly got over her fear of the wolves. Instead, she was focused on Hannah’s punishment now. She could only guess what the knight had planned for her. The entire time they ate, she devoured the older sister with her eyes. Elsie finished eating and shakily helped clean, all the while Hannah was watching her.
By the time they finished, Elsie had forgotten about the wolf pack right next to their camp. She was trying to figure out what Hannah had for her last “punishment.”
“Alright,” Jasmine exhaled. “How many do you need for the punishment?”
“Two,” Hannah said as she put her hand on Toni’s shoulder. “My master and Ursa.”
“Okay,” Jasmine glanced at Elsie, who was gripping her sister’s hand. “Let me enjoy the others, since I won’t get to see them for a bit.”
“Not a problem,” Hannah smiled.
“Good luck, Elsie,” Jasmine said as she sat by the fire.
“Wha-” Elsie tried to say, but Hannah picked her up and threw her over her shoulder.
“Come on,” Hannah beckoned to Ursa and Toni. “Let’s have some fun.”
Ursa and Toni followed Hannah into the carriage, leaving Jasmine to be with the others. They sat around the fire and let the three have their fun while they cuddled next to the fire.
Inside, Elsie was surrounded by the three. Hannah was in front of her, and Toni and Ursa on her sides. She looked up at Hannah with a mix of defiance and anticipation. Part of her wanted to see what Hannah would do to her, while the other wanted nothing to do with it.
“No activating your Caress skill,” Hannah whispered as she gripped Elsie’s chin. She looked deep into Elsie’s blue eyes, “That’s cheating and will extend your punishment. Got it?”
Elsie glared at her, then nodded. “Fine. Let’s get this over with.”
“Good,” Hannah bit her lip and let go of Elsie’s chin. She quickly discarded her shirt, then started pulling on Elsie’s dress. “Let’s get these off of you.”
Ursa threw her clothes to the side, while Toni helped with Elsie’s dress. He and his knight got Elsie’s dress and panties off, before laying her on her back. Elsie looked up to see Ursa’s cock lingering just above her face, a bead of precum threatening to fall onto her face.
She couldn’t help but get aroused at the sight.
“More into this than you let on,” Hannah chuckled. She had Toni’s dress off and was guiding him into position. “The original plan was to take you like we did your sister.”
Elsie tensed. She still wasn’t good with the bigger sizes. She couldn’t imagine Toni and Hannah claiming both of her holes.
“But, I know you aren’t like your sister,” Hannah continued. She positioned herself behind Toni and caressed his chest. “So, you’ll just need to worry about my cute little master and Ursa.”
Elsie exhaled slowly. That, she may be able to handle.
“If it gets too much,” Hannah cooed. “Tap your body, the floor, or one of them. We’ll rearrange.”
“O-okay,” Elsie stammered. She was having second thoughts as Ursa moved her cock to rest against her face. “Please be gentle.”
“I will,” Ursa whispered to her. “As much as you annoy me, I don’t actually hate you.”
Elsie took one last deep breath and readied herself. “That is… comforting.”
Ursa bit her lip and pressed her cock against Elsie’s lips, breaching her mouth. She helped Elsie adjust her head for a better angle, even using a spare pillow to lift her upper body. She resisted every animalistic urge to ease her length inside Elsie.
Elsie, for her part, was doing her best to take Ursa’s size. Her jaw was aching, and she was resisting the urge to gag. She felt Toni’s soft hands grip her still soft shaft. His strokes helped her relax more, letting Ursa push further.
“Much tighter than your sister,” Ursa said through gritted teeth. Despite their similar looks, Ursa couldn’t lose control like with Ana. “Fuck.”
Hannah helped Toni with getting Elsie hard. Unlike her sister, Elsie didn’t get aroused from choking or the thought of being completely dominated. Hannah focused her fingers on Elsie’s sweet folds, preparing her for Toni.
“Ready?” Hannah whispered into her master’s ear.
“Mhmm,” Toni bit his lip. His eyes were locked on the slowly growing bulge in Elsie’s throat. “Is she?”
“She’s wetter than I thought she’d be,” Hannah cooed in his ear. “Still, be gentle. She’s not good with your size, remember.”
“Yeah, I know,” Toni said as he gripped his cock. He pressed it against her slick entrance, causing her body to shiver.
“That was for both of you,” Hannah said, looking at Ursa. “May wanna pull back a bit. Let her breathe.”
Ursa pulled back, not realizing Elsie was pushing against her thigh. It wasn’t her tapping out, just asking to breathe. She pulled back and let Elsie catch her breath. Elsie pulled on Ursa’s thigh, telling her to move back in.
It was the most cooperative the two had ever been.
Toni pressed into Elsie when he felt like she was ready. He moved slowly into her, while Hannah did the same for him. She went just as fast as Toni did, drawing out the dual pleasure the man was feeling. His high-pitched moans bled into his singing voice.
Elsie could already barely handle both cocks. It was more than she was used to. Usually, it was Claire and someone smaller or thinner, but Ursa was almost as big as their Paladin. She felt her body slowly stretch to fit both cocks entering her. Her vision blurred slightly as she pushed against Ursa’s thigh.
Ursa listened and pulled back. She got further this time, but not her entire length like with Ana. She decided not to push Elsie further and pulled back to let her breathe. She gave her a moment, then started to slowly thrust. She fought against the ever-growing urge to go wild and knot her mouth like she did to Ana. It was getting harder and harder to resist.
Toni began to thrust with Hannah right behind him. She kept his slow and shaky pace while whispering in his ear. She commented about how pretty he looked right now, how cooperative Elsie and Ursa were, and how much pleasure he must be feeling at that moment. Her hands were exploring his petite body, tracing the faint muscles from his years of dancing.
They got into a slow rhythm, letting Elsie adapt to their sizes. Each stroke let Elsie take more and more, until she almost had Ursa’s entire length. She was worried about Ursa’s knot, but that part of her shaft was still outside her mouth. She felt it expand against her lips, letting her know Ursa was close.
She’d have to thank Ursa for not giving in to her lust. She doubted she could handle any more and her knot. Not to mention Toni’s cock stretching her from the other end. He rivaled Claire in terms of size, despite being so much smaller physically. Each thrust felt like she was pushing her body beyond its limits.
“Aww,” Hannah whispered in Toni’s ear. “Going to cum already? Does she feel that good?”
“Hnng, yesss,” Toni sang in response. Both sensations felt too good. Elsie’s tightening insides and Hannah’s cock pressing into his bowels. His thrusts became more and more desperate the closer he got.
“Good boy,” Hannah bit her lip. She could feel him tightening around her. “But, hold on. This is Elsie’s punishment.”
“I’ll try,” Toni bit his lip and tried to stop his desperate thrusts. His eyes were half-closed with lust as it took over his mind.
Elsie’s moans were gargled by Ursa’s cock. She was starting to enjoy it more and more. She let Ursa go faster and slowly wrapped her legs around Toni as much as she could. She could feel her own orgasm slowly creeping in the longer it went on. She’d have to thank Ursa for resisting the urge to go wild.
But that came later.
Right now, all she could focus on was the moans echoing around her. Toni was trying his best not to cum, while Ursa’s were far more controlled. She couldn’t completely give in. Elsie felt Toni shudder and fall on top of her. Elsie felt his thick cum blast against her womb, quickly filling her.
It was unexpected, but Hannah took complete advantage. She kept thrusting into Toni and not letting up on him. She wanted to cum too. Despite Toni’s helpless babbling, she kept going. Thrusting into him caused him to rock against Elsie. Elsie herself couldn’t hold on any longer. Feeling the cum filling her finally sent her over the edge.
Unexpectedly, Ursa pulled her cock out of Elsie’s mouth. Elsie was so distracted by her own pleasure that she didn’t realize she needed air. Her lightheadedness mixed with the pleasure shooting through her body. She gasped for air as she tightened around Toni.
The two’s bodies shook in harmony as Elsie’s cum puddled between them. Toni was catching his breath on Elsie’s chest, while Elsie huffed for the air she didn’t know she needed. Her eyes were locked on the still hard cock lingering just above her face.
Ursa didn’t get to cum.
Hannah bit her lip and pulled out of Toni. She had to resist every urge to fill her master. She had a plan. She shuffled closer to Ursa, giving the Ravian a passionate kiss.
“Good job holding off,” Hannah whispered to her after the kiss. “Now for Jasmine’s goodbye gift.”
The two stroked each other’s cocks while staring deep into their eyes. Elsie watched as their two throbbing cocks finally exploded above her. They coated both Toni and Elsie with a mixture of their cum. She was helpless to get covered by them since Toni was still lying on top of her.
By the end of it, Elsie and Toni were covered in cum. Elsie wiped away the thick seed from her eyes just in time to see Jasmine standing over her. The assassin licked her lips and quickly got down on her knees, ready to clean the two.
Chapter 236: Morning Before her Departure
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Jasmine awoke the next morning feeling refreshed. Claire switched her new punishment on at some point last night, forcing Jasmine to get a full night’s rest. She awoke in Ursa’s arms, and the Ravian stirred slightly as Jasmine woke up. Jasmine shuffled out of her arms and looked around. Ana was missing; she must have volunteered to take Jasmine’s watch last night. She’d have to thank Ana later. She turned back to Ursa to wake her. But she stopped.
Ursa looked rough. There were visible bags underneath her eyes, and she wasn’t waking up. Jasmine shook her gently. “Nng, not yet…” Ursa mumbled to Jasmine. The assassin tilted her head. Ursa was the second softest sleeper of the party, her stirring would normally cause the woman to wake up.
“Ursa? Are you okay?” Jasmine whispered.
Her eyes shot open. She looked up at Jasmine before holding her forehead. She winced in pain for a moment. “Fuck. This is why I don’t do magic.”
“Aww,” Jasmine felt bad for her. She wrapped Ursa in a soft hug. “Sorry for making you do that.”
“D-don’t,” Ursa winced. She could hardly speak or think. She had a head-splitting headache from using up all her mana last night. “I’ll be fine. I think.”
Jasmine kissed her forehead. “Ana will make sure the pain goes away.”
Behind the two, Hannah and Claire stirred. Claire had Elsie in her arms, who had Toni in hers. Hannah was curled up next to the three since she fell asleep watching Toni sleep.
“Good morning,” Claire yawned. She rubbed the sleep out of her eye. “Is it time?”
“Not yet,” Jasmine smiled back. “Soon, though.”
“Okay,” Claire yawned. She stretched out and then gently roused Elsie and Toni from their slumber.
“What’s wrong with you?” Hannah asked as she scooted closer to Ursa. “You look exhausted.”
“Mana exhaustion,” Jasmine gently patted Ursa’s back. “Calling the wolf pack to help took a lot out of her, it seems.”
“Yeah,” Ursa struggled out of Jasmine’s grasp and lay her head back down on the pillows. “I hate magic.”
“Mmm,” Elsie sat up with a mix of bed head and dried cum covering her face. She looked at Ursa before crawling over to her. “Thank you for going easy on me last night.”
“Couldn’t even if I wanted to,” Ursa mumbled and opened her arms.
“Ah,” Hannah very nearly clapped her hands. She stopped herself before making aloud noise, “Sorry. That was a good example of bantering.”
Ursa glared at her in annoyance as Elsie cuddled up to her. Elsie called out to her sister, who was dutifully on watch. It was almost sunrise, so Ana was about to come in and wake the others.
“Sorry, I didn’t mean to be so loud,” Hannah continued. She offered Ursa some food in hopes it would help. “Just got a bit excited to see you properly respond to Elsie.”
“Be excited quieter,” Ursa grumbled. She pulled Elsie into a tight embrace. The older twin fit snuggly between her toned arms.
“Yeah,” Elsie said as she quickly drifted back to sleep.
Toni shook Lily awake, the last one asleep. The alchemist stirred and immediately planted a kiss on his lips. “Morning, Toni.”
“Good morning, Lily,” Toni said, grazing a finger against his lips. “I, um, need help cleaning myself.”
“Oh, right,” Lily chuckled. She slowly pushed herself up and looked around. “Forgot to tidy up last night.”
The carriage had dried puddles of cum and arousal all over. Usually, Lily would use her magic after she was done or during her watch. But she forgot and wasn’t on watch last night.
“My bad,” Lily pushed her glasses up and readied her spell. She’d clean Elsie up later. She looked too comfortable in Ursa’s arms. “Hopefully the smell isn’t too bad…”
“I enjoy it,” Ursa mumbled without thinking. “Smells like all of your…”
They all looked at her. She’d fallen back to sleep mid-sentence, not realizing what she just said.
“Cute,” Claire said while watching the two. “I didn’t think I’d see the day they got along.”
“Me neither,” Jasmine moved to get closer to Claire. “Maybe Elsie can focus on Ursa now, instead of annoying me.”
Ana entered the carriage. “Sh-she won’t do that. Um, she likes teasing you.” The younger sister said as she readied her wand. “It’s how she shows her affection.”
Ursa glowed in a radiant yellow as Ana’s healing magic eased her fatigue. Jasmine got hold of Claire and turned to Lily. She beckoned her oldest friend over to join them.
“Damn. Thought I could get a break when I get back.”
“Nope,” Ana giggled. She could vaguely understand Elsie’s feelings at that moment. While they were dreaming, the twins could only really communicate feelings instead of words. Elsie felt extremely relaxed and didn’t know her sister was talking about her. “She likes you too much to stop.”
“What about Claire and Lily? Or Toni?” Jasmine groaned. “She doesn’t tease them.”
“You are different,” Ana kept explaining as she finished her spell. “She loves to see when your facade finally breaks. When you finally react emotionally.”
“Did she even stutter?” Hannah whispered to Toni, who was intently watching the younger twin.
“Nope,” Toni smiled brightly. “Not when she’s talking about her sister.”
“Gods,” Hannah gulped. A month ago, she’d have had extremely mixed feelings about the twins. But now, their love just seemed so hot.
“Whatever,” Jasmine huffed. She glanced down at the older twin for a moment, then refocused on Claire and Lily. “I only have a bit of time before I need to go. I want to focus on our plan.”
She felt Claire’s body tense. “Right. We’ll need space in here for her. And a place for her back in Restol.”
“Mhmm, but more immediately,” Jasmine replied. “What’s the plan after I find her? Hunker down and let the wolf pack find you?”
“Makes the most sense,” Claire nodded. “Moving around makes it harder for us to find you. But that makes it easier for the other parties to find you, too.”
“Maybe hole up in a cave if you find one,” Hannah chimed in. She had picked Toni up and placed him in her lap. “Or, since there’s a village nearby, maybe a barn or an abandoned building?”
“Getting her too close to people is too risky,” Jasmine shook her head. “I’ll have to find us a place to hide. I just hope the parties aren’t here for her.”
“I didn’t even think about that,” Claire mumbled. Could one of them be out here hunting a lamia that was spotted in the area? It seemed far too fast a response given the time that’s passed since she departed, but it could be possible.
“Hope for the best, and plan for the worst,” Hannah shrugged. “Find a place to hunker down while we deal with those thugs, then we’ll find you.”
“I hope it’ll be that easy,” Jasmine squeezed Claire and Lily.
Ursa sat up after Ana’s healing magic helped ease her pain. She looked towards the back entrance right before a scratching noise could be heard. One of the wolves was at the door.
“Ugh,” Ursa groaned as she gently placed Elsie back on the bed. She got to her feet and stretched out. “They’re hungry.”
“We’ll have to get more food after taking care of those women,” Lily said as she watched Ursa walk towards the door. “We still have one more contract we need to get to.”
“That’s okay,” Jasmine whispered. “If this works out, they’ll be more than worth it.”
“That’s true,” Claire mumbled. “I hope we are overreacting to the situation and everything works out best.”
Elsie roused from her sleep, missing the warmth Ursa provided. She sat up and looked around at everyone. She was still a mess of bedhead and dried cum, but she had a tired smile on her face.
“Morning,” Elsie yawned and stretched. “When’s breakfast?”
“In a bit,” Lily chuckled as she tidied up Elsie’s appearance. “Toni and I will start it momentarily.”
“Did Jazz leave yet?” Elsie asked as she rubbed her eye. She glanced at Jasmine, then smiled. “Oh, not yet.”
“After breakfast,” Jasmine smiled. She let go of Claire and got up to help Lily and Toni.
The rest of the party slowly trickled out after her. They spent the morning in relative silence while they got their carriage ready for travel and breakfast ready. It didn’t take long until breakfast came and went.
Then, it was finally time for Jasmine to depart.
Chapter 237: An Unexpected, But Welcome Surprise
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After Jasmine split from the group, they set off towards the bandit’s hideout. They were likely on guard with the two other groups nearby, so they needed to attack fast. It was half a day’s ride to the suspected hideout. The only issue was Ursa’s exhaustion.
Using her magic ritual to call upon the wolves physically and mentally exhausted her more than she thought it would. She was passed out in the back of the carriage still, with Lily and Ana attending to her. They needed their heaviest hitter healthy for this next fight.
Hannah and Claire were driving. Both women had their full set of armor on just in case they were ambushed. It was a quiet ride. They followed the instructed path that Jasmine gave them, with a local map of the area. The rough plan was to park and rush the hideout fast and hard. No need for stealth if they are already on guard.
To do that, they needed Ursa at her full strength. Hopefully, a twelve-hour nap was enough for her to regain her strength.
There were no ambushes to be found. They made it to the spot Jasmine told them about. The place to hide and park the carriage while they fought. However, they were met with people they weren’t expecting. At the meeting spot was one of the two adventuring parties that the wolves told them about. Judging by their age, it was the younger party.
They hailed Claire and Hannah down. The veteran members were on edge upon seeing the carriage pull up, likely suspecting the Scarlet Seraphs may be a part of the bandit camps. Hannah pulled alongside them, doing her best to hide the insignia and colors of her Lady.
“Adventurers?” The veteran woman, no older than Hannah, asked. She had a long scar running down the right side of her face, just barely missing her eye and temple. She looked like a martial artist with light clothing, short blue hair, and a muscular build.
“We are,” Claire responded. She pulled out her contract for the bandits and the party’s registration. “You can check the authenticity of these with magic.”
“Thank the Gods,” The woman exhaled. “We weren’t supposed to be fighting these women, but our younger members couldn’t say no to the locals after they asked.”
“Hey!” One of the younger women said. She looked like an amateur archer or ranger. “They’ve been a menace to the locals. We need to put an end to them.”
Another veteran member put a hand on the woman’s shoulder. “We know. But, there is a major difference between killing monsters and humans.”
Claire couldn’t help but smile at the interaction. If Jasmine were here, she’d probably make a comment to Claire.
“You look quite young,” the blue-haired veteran said to Claire. “Are you also a novice party?”
“Somewhat,” Claire responded with a bit of pride. “We’ve dealt with multiple bandit groups already.”
The veteran scratched the back of her head. She studied Claire, who, while young, didn’t seem as naive as her party members. “That’s good to hear. This is their first ‘real’ outing. I preferred not to get involved, but I can offer my assistance if needed.”
“Do you mind if we see your contract?” Hannah finally chimed in. She nudged Claire with her elbow and whispered, “Never forget to check.”
Claire nodded as the veteran handed over their contract. Hannah took it and put some of her magic into it. The contract glowed and revealed a familiar insignia on it. She glanced down at the crest just above her left breast and laughed.
“Gods,” Hannah finally said after a moment of laughing. “Your Lady really does suck. The locals had to go to Lady Efreit for help.”
Claire sighed. She could feel the bile pile up in the back of her throat as she prepared herself to speak. “Don’t say that out loud. We still need to be respectful towards her, or else there are consequences.”
Hannah shook her head. She moved her shield to reveal the crest on her armor. “Nice to meet you all, I am a knight under Lady Efreit. I am unable to tell you why I am with this party, and I ask you not to mention me being here, but know that I can speak for their skills.”
The veteran stared at the crest, and her shoulders eased. She looked worn out and tired, much like Jasmine in a way. “That… is very comforting.”
“Oh, a knight?” One of the younger women stepped forward. She had very similar armor to Claire, leather with steel padding. She wielded a two-handed sword slung over her right shoulder. “Are you looking for a squire?”
“Ashley! Abandoning us already?” The young archer turned to her party member.
“Well, it’d make becoming a knight easier,” Ashley smiled at her. “Skips the outrageous price of the academy.”
“Sorry, kid,” Hannah smiled. She looked the young warrior up and down, “Not looking for a squire. I can give recommendations, but I suggest another year of adventuring. It’s something I wish I did.”
“Damn, worth a shot,” Ashley smiled. She ignored her party member banging on her shoulder.
“So what is your plan?” The blue-haired veteran asked. “I’m Clara, by the way.”
“Claire,” Claire nodded. She chuckled slightly at how close their names were. “Clara will be easy to remember.”
That did break the veteran’s tired expression. A small smile broke out on her expression before she got serious again.
“And, we were planning on parking our carriage here, then a quick assault,” Claire explained. She pulled out the map and a rough estimation of the bandit’s base. “They likely already know one of us is here to take care of them, so we decided to forego stealth. Hit them hard and fast before they can react.”
“Need quite a bit of firepower,” Clara rubbed her chin as she studied the hideout. “I can join you, if need be. However, I’d prefer if my wife stayed here to make sure our idiots don’t follow us.”
“Hey!” The outspoken ranger shouted at her.
“Vanessa is too eager to help,” Clara explained. “It’s why we are here in the first place.”
“That should be okay,” Claire nodded. She turned to Hannah and whispered. “We’ll have them guard Lily and the carriage. Then, Clara can protect the twins.”
“Good idea,” Hannah nodded. “We do have a Ravian party member, so we aren’t missing out on firepower. If you can protect our back line, it’d be much appreciated.”
Clara nodded and motioned for her wife. “Did you get all that, Heather?”
“I did,” Heather said. She looked like a priestess or a healer, a non-combatant adventurer. Her light pink hair was mostly covered by a headpiece, which Hannah finally recognized. “Though I must ask, Miss Knight. Do you know Master Anthony? Anka’s bestowed.”
Hannah bit back a laugh. “Fuck, I should have recognized the colors of your attire. Are you one of Anka’s devotees?”
She nodded. She clasped her hands together and glanced at her wife, “I had a feeling I was needed here, which is why I argued to come. Thank you, honey, for listening.”
Clara shrugged. “You’re not one to argue so incessantly, so I figured it was important.”
Claire gave a silent thank you to Anka, if she could hear her. The help may not be needed, but it was appreciated.
“And, I do know Toni,” Hannah finally answered. She studied the woman again, noting the religious attire now that she could get a better look at it. “I was on his protection detail for several years.”
Heather smiled at her, “Must have served him well. Anka has never pushed me in one direction like this.”
Hannah held back the joke she wanted so desperately to make. “I have. I served him and his mother when I wasn’t away on assignment.”
“Well, I guess that means you are more than trustworthy,” Clara exhaled. She beckoned them to follow her, “Park it here. We’ll have these idiots guard the carriage.”
“Cool,” Hannah smiled. “Claire, mind filling in our party members while I sort this out?”
Claire nodded. She crawled through the driver’s side window, over the top of the twins who were listening. She closed the window behind her to give them some amount of privacy. There, she made sure Toni was donned in his attire that masked his blessing. She informed them all of the plan and roused Ursa from her slumber.
Hannah was quickly introduced to the rest of the party. The outspoken archer Vanessa. Then, there was an earth mage named Vivienne. And finally, an amateur scout named Edith.
Hannah let them guide the horses to a nearby clearing in the woods while they discussed the plan in full. She didn’t sense any hostility from them, so she decided to trust them. It helped that Heather was a priestess of her Master’s Goddess.
They quickly got the carriage parked, then all of the combatants exited the carriage. Claire was followed by the twins and Ursa. The latter, who got many stares both because of her foreign appearance and the scowl on her face. She let out a long-winded yawn and stretched.
“These two are Elsie and Ana,” Claire gestured to the twins. “Elsie is our red mage, and Ana is our white mage. Then this is Ursa. Our berserker.”
Clara lifted an eyebrow at the Ravian. She knew them to be more than capable fighters. Berserkers, however, were a rare breed. “You weren’t kidding about the firepower. What element of magic does Elsie use?”
Elsie put on a smug smile and explained it herself. “Fire, Lightning, and Ice. Multiple elemental mage.”
The earth mage perked up and looked at her with wide eyes. “Really? You? You look my age.”
“I am,” Elsie nodded. “I am still eighteen.”
“Incredible,” Vivienne muttered as she studied Elsie. “Um, Clara, is it okay if I join? I really wanna see her in action.”
Clara glanced at her, then at Vanessa. She took a long, deep breath, then relaxed her shoulders. She looked over at Claire and Hannah. “They will keep insisting until I tear my hair out. Can they come? I’ll make sure they stay near your mages and not interfere.”
“Is that a good idea?” Claire turned to Hannah.
The knight shrugged. “As long as they don’t get in our way, I think. Makes Elsie and Ana much safer.”
Claire ran a hand through her hair. She was starting to understand the stress Jasmine and Clara were going through.
Chapter 238: Hard and Fast
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Claire was still quite hesitant about bringing the two extra adventurers. She could handle Clara coming along to help protect their mages since Jasmine wasn’t there, but the extra two could become an issue. If Vanessa does get too eager and doesn’t listen to Clara or the twins, she could end up hindering one of them. A stray arrow to the back is the main concern.
She made the ranger confirm that she was there only to watch them fight, nothing more. If Clara thought she needed help, then she could join. But only then.
It felt weird for Claire to talk to Vanessa like that. As if the two weren’t the same age or similarly experienced. But since she was the Scarlet Seraphs’ leader, she had to take charge. That fact did take all three extra members by surprise. Claire decided to inform them about her Goddess after the fight since she didn’t want any other distractions or delays.
“You’ll do fine,” Hannah whispered to Claire. The knight could pick up on Claire’s slight hesitation without Jasmine being around.
“Thank you,” Claire whispered back to Hannah. She took a long, deep breath to quash her nerves. She looked around at the two groups. The combatants and the guards. “We ready?”
Ursa nodded. She shook off her exhaustion quite well after a twelve-hour nap. She felt a bit of grogginess, but that was quickly leaving her body. Both Elsie and Ana looked confident, with Elsie radiating smugness from Vivienne’s praise. Clara, Vivienne, and Vanessa all nodded.
“Remember, when we get there,” Claire used her commanding, confident voice to speak. “The roaming guards are your job, Elsie. Take them out. We’ll be focused on breaching the stronghold.”
Elsie lost her smug smile. Her expression got more serious. “Right. Make sure they don’t flank you from behind as well.”
Claire nodded. She looked to Ursa next. “Stay with us until we get to the door. They may have archers or mages, we aren’t sure.” Ursa gave her a nod in return.
“Then, if there are mages,” Claire turned to the plucky ranger. “If Clara judges Elsie needs help, you may join.”
Vanessa’s smile widened. “Yay!”
“Vanessa,” Claire said in a colder tone. It shut the woman up quickly. The young ranger’s bright green eyes stared at Claire, her smile fading fast. “Do not be so excited to take another’s life. I still dream about the faces of those I’ve killed.”
Vanessa blinked. She slowly nodded her head. “I-I just want to help the locals.”
“It’s very commendable,” Hannah jumped in with a lighter tone. “It’s as Clara has told you. Killing humans is extremely different from monsters.”
Vanessa shook her head. She smiled brightly again, “I’m not stupid enough to think otherwise. I just know these women have taken so much from the great people in Rorik. I can handle it, don’t worry.”
Clara sighed. “Van-”
Claire held her hand up. “Good. Vivienne. The same goes for you.”
“I understand,” The mage gripped her wand. She was less enthusiastic about actually fighting.
Claire turned to Clara. “Apologies for interrupting you. But I think if she is needed, it will truly test her capabilities.”
Clara pursed her lips. “Maybe. Vanessa, you better not let these fine gentlewomen down.”
“Right!” She cheered.
“Alright,” Claire turned towards the forest. “Let’s go.”
They couldn’t go as fast as they wanted to, since the three mages weren’t as fast. It gave them a brief moment to survey the stronghold. Their intel was accurate; it was a basic building in the middle of a clearing. The rough estimate of women inside was in the twenties.
It reminded Claire of the traffickers’ setup, just without the wall around it. There was a rough pathway on the opposite side, likely used for transport. She surveyed the windows, looking for signs of life. They weren’t spotted by any guards yet, so they still had the element of surprise on their side.
Claire looked back at the recovering mages. Ana didn’t seem too phased, but Elsie and Vivienne were still catching their breath. Vanessa and Clara didn’t even seem phased.
“Give them a minute,” Claire motioned towards the two mages.
“No,” Elsie said through breaths. She leaned against her sister for support. “I’ll be fine.”
“You sure?” Ursa whispered to Elsie. “Your heart is beating insanely fast.”
“I’m good,” Elsie took a long, deep breath.
“Okay,” Claire watched the roaming guards appear from around the corner. They were far enough away that they wouldn’t be spotted easily. “On your mark, Elsie.”
Elsie nodded and stared at the guard. For the briefest of moments, she thought about what she was about to do. She ignored the voice nagging at her, focusing on controlling her breathing. In a moment of clarity, her heartbeat slowed rapidly, and her focus became precise. She readied her Firebolt skill.
“Go.”
Claire, Ursa, and Hannah took off with the older twin’s word. They sprinted towards the entrance as Elsie’s spell flew past them. She nailed the roaming guard, sending her flying backwards. A follow-up lightning strike likely ended the woman on the spot. The trio sprinted across the open field with Ursa lagging behind the two.
More than halfway across the field, an alarm rang through the stronghold. Elsie’s magic bought them enough time to nearly make it to the entrance, but someone inside had spotted them. Claire caught the glint of metal off the sun in time to raise her shield just in time. An arrow was bounced off her buckler. The shield’s magic retaliated against her assailant, delaying a follow-up shot.
Ursa zeroed in on the archer. Her anger was beginning to flare. It was getting hard for her to stay in control. She wanted to pounce on the woman who attacked Claire, but she didn’t. She focused back on the entrance.
Movement could be seen from inside the stronghold as bandits hastily got ready for an assault. Claire and Hannah slammed their shields into the door, breaking it down in unison. Their opposition was barely armored and hastily put together. Still, they were outnumbered 3 to 1.
But, Ursa was finally able to let loose.
She leaped past the two and straight into the line of women. Her howl echoed throughout the entire stronghold, and so did her first strike. Her axe cleaved into the first unlucky bandit. The next bandit was struck by a power kick, sending her flying into the wall.
The line of women stared at Ursa in shock. But then they found their resolve. They charged at Ursa, ready to outnumber her. Claire and Hannah joined their companion, shielding her from being mobbed. The seven remaining bandits hesitated before focusing on Claire.
They could somehow sense that she was the least experienced of the three. They quickly started targeting her instead of Ursa. However, Claire was able to hold her own. She parried and blocked their strikes with surprising strength. Despite her young age, she was able to overpower her assailants.
This gave Hannah and Ursa quite a bit of freedom. With four of the seven focusing on Claire, they were able to quickly dispatch the remaining three. Hannah blocked and pushed away one bandit’s sword before slamming her axe into her side. The bandit’s cries were short-lived as Hannah’s kick sent her flying back. She turned to find the other two already taken care of.
Ursa was already heading towards the stairs, so Hannah turned back and helped Claire. For only a brief moment, she watched Claire use their numbers against them. She weaved around the closest bandit, always putting the unlucky woman between Claire and the other three. Hannah smiled under her helmet just before she let out a war cry.
She charged the three bandits trying to attack Claire with no regard for her own safety. She slammed her shield into the closest one, sending her flying into the second. Her distraction allowed Claire to finally use her Defensive Strike on the one bandit. Left dazed by the strike, she was quickly finished off by Claire.
She joined Hannah in taking care of the remaining three. She threw her shield at the furthest bandit. She managed to block the shield in time, but not Hannah’s follow-up Defensive Strike. Then, she was quickly killed by Hannah’s handaxe.
That left two women.
They recovered from Hannah’s attack quickly. They had fear in their eyes as they charged the two women. Claire was shieldless now, so she went on the offensive. She clashed with the left bandit’s sword, while Hannah focused on the right. The bandit tried in vain to use one of her skills, but Claire was able to use her Parry skill against it.
With two quick swipes, Claire defeated the woman.
She turned just in time to catch her shield. She could only see Hannah’s eyes, but that was enough to guess her expression. They were filled with a mix of pride and amazement.
“Damn,” Hannah chuckled. “No wonder Ursa is obsessed with you.”
Claire smiled under her helmet. “Upstairs?”
Hannah nodded. Both took a deep breath before they headed for the stairs.
Chapter 239: Record-Breaking Speed
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Claire took a moment to reflect on her fight as they ascended the stairs. It seemed far easier for her this time. Like she could actually keep up, rather than just pull attention. Either these women were far weaker than the last, or she truly had grown a lot.
She was pulled straight out of her thoughts when a werewolf rounded the corner ahead of them. Claire and Hannah immediately closed the distance between themselves and raised their shields. The wolf crashed into their shieldwall and nearly sent them both down the stairs. It bounced back and shook its head widely.
Claire stared directly into its yellow eyes. There was fear and shock, with a trail of blood going down its forehead. Its ears were back, and its tail was between its legs. It wasn’t trying to fight, it was trying to escape. It flinched after feeling the floor shake.
A bone-chilling howl came from behind it. Not one of Ursa’s, nor one to strike fear. But the last sounds of a dying wolf.
It turned towards the window to jump, but Hannah was faster. She reacted quickly and caught the tail of the wolf. She yanked it back, stopping it from even breaking the window. It let out a yelp and bared its fangs at her. It tried to bite at her, but Claire used her Defensive Strike on it.
It was dazed, but wary enough to jump back. It growled at them even when its stance was wobbly. Claire and Hannah slowly approached the feral wolf with their shields ready. While they didn’t have the tools to kill it outright, like poison or Ursa’s axe, they could keep it here. Keep it away from their backline outside.
Hannah moved first, using her own Defensive Strike that the wolf managed to dodge. It leapt backwards, letting Hannah and Claire claim more ground. There were only a handful of windows near them, the closest one now being behind them. They kept pressing the wolf back towards Ursa. One at a time, they’d strike or push forward, not giving the wolf any room to breathe.
It quickly grew frustrated and impatient. It started snapping at them, attacking when it could, and glancing back to make sure Ursa wasn’t behind it. Claire was able to make contact with the wolf with her sword. Her quick jab pierced the skin, leading to the wolf bouncing back.
Claire nearly lost her sword, but she was able to keep hold of it. The sheer force of the wolf’s jump nearly knocked her off balance. Hannah helped steady her, but that gave the wolf too much room. It immediately turned and headed straight for a window. Its escape within sight.
Claire could only do one thing. She dropped her sword and switched her shield, brushing off Hannah. She cocked her arm back and threw her shield with as much power as she could, activating her Shield Throw ability. The shield went sailing through the hallway and slammed into the wolf’s chest mid jump.
Claire was shocked at her own strength. The shield caused the wolf to tumble away from the window, letting out a gargled yelp. Claire was almost too distracted to catch her shield as it ricocheted back to her hand. Even Hannah was left motionless.
“That was insane,” Hannah muttered under her breath. She shook her head and pressed towards the wolf. She could think about it later.
Claire let out a nervous laugh as she picked up her swords to follow Hannah. She was starting to think she’d gotten a lot stronger. Either through levels, or her bonds with her lovers.
The wolf was just barely recovering by the time Hannah got to it. Not wanting to be outdone by Claire, she slashed at the wolf with her axe. It was embedded in its shoulder, so Hannah abandoned it. The wolf snarled and shook Hannah off of it. It was pissed now. Its glowing yellow eyes were solely focused on the two now.
Hannah backed up without her axe. She grabbed her personal knife and moved back towards Claire. She readied her shield to take on the wolf when a blur slammed into the wolf.
Hannah blinked. She saw two wolves now.
She looked to her left to find Ursa standing in the room beside them. The second wolf was dead already, causing the first to panic again. Ursa growled at the wolf and charged at it. She reared her axe back and brought it down before the wolf could move. It cleaved through the wolf’s flesh like butter, killing it almost instantly.
Claire barely got her shield up in time to block the blood splatter.
Ursa growled at the corpses. Her entire body was seething at how her Goddess’s blessing was being corrupted. Claire’s touch did calm her anger. She turned towards Claire, her expression softening. She could feel her Berserker Trance lessening.
“Anymore up here?” Claire asked softly.
Ursa took a moment to take in her surroundings. She could hear Elsie’s magic make contact with someone, and stamping feet outside. But nothing inside. No signs of life, no breathing, no heartbeats besides the two women beside her. She shook her head and pointed towards the window.
“Only outside?” Claire confirmed. She glanced out the window, stepping over the wolf carcass. She found several dead bodies near the entrance, and a few more racing towards the forest. She worried only for a moment, seeing Clara running out to meet them.
Ursa turned towards the opposite end of the stronghold. She could hear horses galloping towards them. She shook Claire and pointed towards the wall of the room she was just in.
“Hannah, go down and help,” Claire commanded the knight. Hannah nodded. She pulled her axe from the wolf’s shoulder and ran towards the stairs. “More?” Claire asked as she walked towards the room Ursa was in. She walked over the corpses that Ursa had taken care of. She counted four werewolves in total.
Claire was relieved that Clara and her party hadn’t fought these people. They didn’t have the means to kill werewolves. Shaking that thought away, she glanced out the window. She felt Ursa press against her to look over her shoulder.
Claire’s hair stood on the end of her neck.
Three carriages were heading their way. They didn’t seem to be sprinting towards the stronghold, so their presence wasn’t known. She glanced back at Ursa, who was baring her teeth.
“Shit,” Claire tugged on Ursa’s arm. “That’s far more than twenty women. Come on, Ursa.”
They had maybe three minutes until the carriages made it to the stronghold. So Claire had to act fast. She pulled Ursa away from the window and sprinted towards the stairs. Ursa resisted at first, but went along with her. They moved through the building like a blur. Before Claire even realized it, she was outside.
The two raced towards the rest of their party. Claire hoped they were fast enough not to get caught, but she didn’t dare turn to make sure. The two raced towards the woods, thankfully not seeing Clara or Hannah’s bodies on the way. Claire and Ursa made it to the woods, finding the group waiting for them.
Claire was catching her breath, unable to speak. She held up her hand. She took a long, deep breath, then started to explain. “More coming. Far more.”
Ursa and Hannah ushered them behind cover, while Clara scanned the stronghold. The carriages were just rounding the corner of the stronghold. The veteran adventurer could just barely hear them shout.
“Fuck,” Clara muttered. She turned towards Vanessa, who was peaking from behind a fallen tree. “Looks like we’ll be needing your help.”
Vanessa nodded. She didn’t have the smile Clara was used to. She had a more serious expression. “Right.” She said, barely above a whisper. The young ranger readied her bow, giving it one last inspection.
“Vivienne,” Clara turned towards the mage. The young mage was shaking, obviously filled with nerves. “Vivienne.”
Hearing her name again snapped her out of her trance. “Y-yes?”
“We may need your help, too,” Clara said calmly. She cracked her knuckles and turned back towards the stronghold. Several women were following the trail of bodies towards them. Clara could see the tattoos on several of their bare arms. “Listen to the two mages.”
“Yes, ma’am,” Vivienne nodded and clutched her wand.
“How many did you three take care of inside?” Clara asked Claire.
Claire took a moment to think. Nine downstairs, four werewolves, and two women upstairs. “Fifteen? Ursa took care of eight of them.”
“Gods,” Clara shook her head. “That is impressive.”
“But, there’s something you should know,” Claire took a deep breath. “There are werewolves among them.”
Right on cue, one of the women came towards them, transformed.
Clara’s eyes widened. It wasn’t the first time she’d encountered a werewolf, but she didn’t expect lowly bandits like this to have the curse. “What the fuck?”
Claire turned to Ursa. “Focus on the wolves. We’ll handle the rest.”
Chapter 240: Dream Drop
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There was no hope for running or hiding anymore. The werewolves’ senses were already locked on them. The first wolf pounced straight towards Claire, but was intercepted by Ursa. The Ravian was too quick, catching the wolf by the throat. She threw it back towards the group approaching them in a crude taunt towards them.
The approaching group shouted at them as more women turned towards the forest. Several of them transformed into werewolves as they approached. Claire was left wondering how anyone was supposed to take on these women. Ursa’s axe and Jasmine’s poison were the only things she’d seen effectively kill them.
“No wonder nothing gets done around here,” Hannah said aloud as she stared down the approaching women. “We don’t have bitches like these to deal with in My Lady’s lands.”
Claire smiled under her helmet, yet she couldn’t think of a witty retort to Hannah. She refocused on the approaching mob of women and began to strategize. They had the positional advantage given the woods, but they had the numbers. Their small group was clearly outnumbered as more than thirty women approached.
Then there were the wolves.
Claire counted seven. If they hadn’t stumbled upon Ursa fighting a whole caravan of them before, Claire might have been concerned for Ursa. But she’d more than proven herself when fighting against large groups. And Claire suspected her axe had magic she wasn’t allowed to tell them about that helped her.
Claire took a deep breath, figuring out a brief plan. “Elsie, Vivienne, slow their advance as much as you can. Vanessa, pick off the women you can. Clara, with Hannah and me. Ana, cover for us when we need it.”
Before Claire even finished her words, one of Vanessa’s arrows whizzed past her. Claire watched the arrow miss one of the bandits by mere inches, stopping her in her tracks. Claire glanced back to see Vanessa’s determined expression. She cursed herself for missing as she knocked another arrow.
Elsies was quick to follow her lead. She began by casting one of her traps near the edge of the trees. Then, she launched her Icebeam towards the biggest clump of women. Unlike before, Elsie’s magic barely stopped the women’s approach. These bandits shrugged the ice magic off after being briefly stopped.
“Shit,” Elsie cursed aloud.
She then went for her more powerful spells. Her Firebolt and Lightning Bolt spells were fired in quick succession. The unlucky bandit leading the charge was struck by both of them, thankfully downing her. Elsie watched the woman struggle to get back to her feet.
These weren’t like the bandits they’d fought before. These women were different.
A cold feeling went down Claire’s spine as she watched the woman get to her feet. She looked rough, but was still alive. She smiled maniacally, ready to say something. But just before that, an arrow struck her in the chest.
The bandit looked at the arrow for a moment before falling back. The women around her watched their companion take her last breath before yelling in unison. Vanessa, her killer, had very little time to think about what she’d just done. The women were now sprinting for their location. She readied more of her arrows and shot as fast as she could.
Claire stood right before the rune Elsie put down, giving them a clear target to fight. She steadied her breathing as she readied herself to fight again. Hannah stood beside her, their shoulders nearly touching. There were no words exchanged between the two, no witty banter from Hannah. She was stone-cold serious in that moment.
Clara stood behind the tree next to them. She couldn’t face that many women directly, so she had to use the natural cover and their frontline. There was only a brief moment before the charging women reached the woods, only a brief amount of time for the veteran to think. She was skilled in hit-and-run style attacking, not just head-on. She could navigate between the trees and use them to kite around the strikes. She just hoped her fists were strong enough.
She took a deep breath and channeled her mana into her fists. They glowed a faint blue, powering up their durability. She channeled her Martial Artist Trance for the coming fight. Her senses channeled out the unnecessary sounds, focusing entirely on her own breathing. She could see the faint flow of mana through the women around her, revealing weak spots and old wounds in Claire and Hannah.
To Clara, the world was almost silent. Her mind was too focused to acknowledge the warcries being exchanged between the bandits and the two women. Time moved slower in this trance, letting her react quicker. She moved the moment Elsie’s trap was set off. She weaved between the trees as she approached the unlucky bandit who set the trap off. She was faster than any of the women expected, landing a hardened fist directly in the face of the bandit right next to the first one. With another quick jab to the chest, she finished the burning bandit by breaking her ribs.
The two women were pushed back into the mob of women, letting Clara retreat. She hoped the first one was knocked out while the second died in agony. She heard about the crimes these women got up to. She had absolutely no sympathy.
Claire barely noticed Clara’s movements. The fighter weaved through the trees faster than even Jasmine, making it hard to follow her. She was impressed with the show of speed and force, adding to her confidence that they could get through this. The confused bandits weren’t dazed for very long. Some stayed with the two bandits, while the rest advanced. They made it past the treeline and into the forest with the group.
Claire used her Defensive Strike on the closest woman, acting before she could. Then quickly stabbed the off-balance woman. Hannah was quick to finish the bandit. She used her spear to strike the woman from a distance, then turned to block an attack.
Claire gripped the now lodged spear with her left hand and kicked the dying woman away. Her body stopped approaching bandits for the moment, letting Claire back up. She made it to Hannah’s side before they could even push up. The moment they did, a wall of fire ignited them. It was parallel to the wall Claire and Hannah made with their bodies, giving the two another line of brief defense.
The women charged the two despite the flames with a crazed look on their faces. A flurry of arrows was fired to slow them down, but the crazed women kept charging. Two of the five died on their way, but three slammed into Claire and Hannah. Hannah dropped her spear, its range being limited at the moment. She nailed the leftmost bandit with her own Defensive Strike before grabbing her axe. This left Claire to deal with the other two.
She used her Parry skill on the faster one before hitting her with the hilt of her sword. The woman couldn’t even recover before a final arrow hit her. The third and final one, Claire used her shield to parry the strike, then a front kick to send her back. The woman stumbled, found her composure, and then Claire stabbed her in the chest. She watched the life drain from the woman’s crazed look as blood ran from her mouth.
Claire pushed her off her sword with a disgusted look.
“They’re high!” Hannah shouted after finishing off the bandit. She could tell now, after getting a better look at them. “The crazed ones can’t feel pain right now.”
“That explains shrugging off my magic,” Elsie said back. She stopped for a moment to direct Vivienne on when to intervene in the fight. “Wall between Claire and that fourth tree. 45 degrees from Claire’s position.”
A wall of solid dirt erupted from the ground, stopping two bandits sprinting towards them. The two slammed into the wall without even stopping, bouncing off, and quickly getting to their feet with manic laughter. Several of their limbs were bent in the wrong direction, but that didn’t even stop them. Their manic expressions stayed as they hobbled towards Claire.
Claire imagined this is what the undead looked like, just with less expressive faces. Manic movements, ignoring all pain, and focused solely on one thing. It truly disgusted her. She quickly cut the two women down and focused back on the remaining crazies.
Ten more crazed women, and more than ten normal ones. Claire could tell now. She moved back to her position beside Hannah, bumping shoulders with the knight.
“Well, this got a whole lot more interesting,” Hannah growled. She’d seen this type of high before. “They’re high on Dream Drop.”
“Tell me about it quickly,” Claire exhaled slowly. She had little knowledge of medical drugs, let alone drugs like these.
“Used for anesthetic,” Hannah kept going. “Was. Was used as an anesthetic, but it’s highly addictive. Outlawed because, well, you can see why.”
“Were they celebrating something?” Claire asked under her breath. They were already on it by the time they got here.
“Could be,” Hannah grimaced. It’d been a long while since she’d seen women on this drug.
Claire shook her head and readied herself to take on more crazed women.
Chapter 241: Weathering the Storm
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Claire bashed another approaching woman with her shield, barely slowing her down. It took stabbing her and kicking her back to finally slow the crazed attack. And that was after Claire’s side was cut by her sword. Thankfully, her armor took the brunt of the blow, but she could feel the pain shoot through her body.
Ana’s magic dulled the pain, but she could still feel her blood dripping down her body. Hannah was quick to cover for Claire while she got healed. The veteran knight was an expert at this exact task. Her Shieldmaiden class was meant for this exact scenario. She pulled the attention of the crazed women using her Warcry, which worked since Dream Drop lowered both intelligence and resistance when used.
Hannah dropped any pretense of attacking, letting the mages, Vanessa, and Clara do it for her. She focused entirely on her shield and blocking the progress of the crazed bandits. She held back at least six of the crazed women, and seemingly the last of them, while the normal ones were slowed down by Vivienne. She was adept at creating earth structures, so she could impede the bandits from advancing on their position.
Claire finally felt her wound close with no more blood dripping from it. She quickly charged the nearest bandit and used her Defensive Strike to stun and disorient her. With a quick few slashes, the woman stopped moving. Then she focused on the other five. Between Claire, Elsie, and Vanessa, they were able to focus down each of the remaining drugged-up women, while Hannah kept them at bay.
Now, all that was left were the sober bandits.
Claire glanced at Ursa, who’d taken the attention of the werewolves. Surprisingly, she was having issues taking them on. The remaining wolves had the same crazed movements and expressions as the women, so they were also on the drug. The Ravian was more confused than struggling. The drug-fueled craze was not something she was used to.
That brought Claire some relief. Ursa was nearly done with the wolves, meaning she could join the fight. A bit of curiosity sparked within Claire about what magic Ursa’s axe held within it. She could only guess some sort of power-up or anti-lycanthrope magic since she seemed so much stronger against werewolves than humans.
Shaking that off, she refocused on the women approaching them. There were sixteen left approaching them. Each one was filled with anger at what Claire and her group did to their members. They approached far more cautiously than their fallen peers. Vivienne’s magic was slowly giving out since her earth barriers were crumbling.
Clara regrouped with Claire and Hannah to fill them in. The veteran adventurer had several of her own injuries that she was ignoring. Ana’s radiant magic engulfed her as she spoke. “Vanessa has maybe a dozen more arrows; she needs some to be retrieved, or else she’d have to use her knives. Vivienne is out of mana. She needs time to recoup some. Your mages seem to have more, but I can’t tell.”
Claire nodded. She glanced at the twins, both of whom looked worn out. Elsie was more worn than Ana. She’d been casting her offensive magic more. “Elsie’s got a bit before she’s out, I think. Ana should be fine.”
Clara pursed her lips. She glanced at the women approaching them. They had maybe thirty seconds until Vivienne’s magic crumbled and gave way to the approaching bandits. “What should we do?”
“Hold them back,” Claire said, glancing at Ursa. “Ursa is almost finished with those wolves. She’ll be able to aid us once we’re done.”
Clara’s eyes widened. She’d been so focused on the fight in front of them that she neglected to pay attention to the Ravian. She assumed the woman took the wolves' attention to distract them, not to fight them. Run off and bait the wolves to follow her. Her Trance did make her far more tunnel-visioned.
“What in the fuck are you gals?” She muttered.
“We’ll explain later,” Claire held back a smile. “Scout the flanks first, make sure no one slipped behind while we were fighting.”
“Gods,” Hannah chuckled. It was clear she had a wide smile under her helmet. “She’s seeing what Jasmine refused to see. You three from Restol are not normal.”
Claire didn’t get a chance for a follow-up, since Vivienne shouted their way. “I can’t hold on any longer!”
Her cry snapped them back into focus. Clara’s mind tunneled back on the fight ahead, her wounds now completely healed. Normal fighters she could handle; it was the drugged-fueled ones she had issues with. She cracked her neck, then her knuckles, before diving behind a tree.
Claire and Hannah stood shoulder to shoulder again. They’d need to get through the two to get to the mages causing them so many issues. Clara had already moved from her position to secure the flanks. The only real way to get to the mages was through Claire and Hannah.
However, it was practically suicide.
They’d more than proven to be formidable opponents, so it left the remaining bandits somewhat hesitant. Yes, these adventurers killed their comrades. But bandits were inherently selfish individuals. Several of the women ran and cowered out of the fighting. They raced back towards the carriages.
Five or so left the fight to escape, which could pose a long-term problem. But they couldn’t focus on that now. They had to focus on the women who were still choosing to fight. The ones remaining were too mad to leave now.
They charged the two women as a group to overwhelm them. Their suicide charge was not something that they were expecting. Claire and Hannah barely had time to react, and neither did the mages. They were expecting the crazed tactics to be over. All the duo could do was plant their feet and hold their position against the mob of people.
Claire braced herself and mustered all her strength the moment one bandit got close to her. She took a risk to slow the momentum of the group. She used her Defensive Strike to bash the closest woman, then quickly kicked her back into her comrades. She didn’t know if it worked or not, since she was tackled to the ground by another.
Claire felt pain shoot through her shoulder, but she couldn’t focus on that. She grappled with the woman, using her legs to gain control. She released her sword and went for her own knife. She felt something leave her shoulder and blood gush down her left arm. She ignored it to wrestle for control.
Hannah would have laughed if she could upon seeing what Claire did. She knocked the fastest bandit out cold, then sent her body flying into the group of women. But Hannah had to focus on the women that Claire didn’t slow down with her maneuver. She held her ground and kept the women in front of her. Again, she found herself focusing entirely on defending.
The women sent back by their unconscious comrade were quickly attacked. Elsie’s firewall ignited beneath their grouped feet, followed by several well-timed arrows. Their suicide charge made them far too grouped up. Their shrieks echoed through the forest as Elsie’s fire burned them.
Still, they kept going.
They pushed forward even while they were on fire. If Elsie’s fire weren’t magic, they’d have set the whole forest on fire. They charged at Claire, who was still occupied by the bandit she was wrestling. She exchanged blows with the woman, who clung to her wounded arm and shield. Claire stabbed rapidly into the woman until the strength faded from the bandit.
She rolled back, abandoning her shield but regrabbing her sword with her wounded left arm. The bandit clung to her shield even in death. She resheathed her knife and swapped her sword to her right hand. She looked up to see several women already nearly on her.
Thankfully, Ana’s Ward stopped them. They banged against the invisible wall with their weapons and skills in an almost feral manner. Claire caught her breath and went for her shield. She had a sinking feeling that the fight wouldn’t be over.
She glanced at the woman she had just killed. Her lifeless body seized, then shook violently as she shed her human skin. Claire grabbed her shield the moment she could and joined Hannah.
“There’s more wolves!” Claire shouted as she got to her feet.
She pressed her back to Hannah’s and watched the wolf spring from the lifeless bandit’s body. It stared directly into Claire’s eyes, baring its teeth. It lunged for Claire with blinding speed, and Claire could barely get her shield up. She angled her shield as best she could with her weakened arm. She pressed with her other hand, shoving the wolf away from her and Hannah.
She let out a cry of pain as her wound worsened with strain. Ana’s magic and her aura were helping, but not fast enough. The wolf bounced off Ana’s ward and quickly back onto her feet. It rushed towards Claire once more before something landed between Claire and the wolf.
Ursa’s axe slammed into the ground between them, its head lodged into the ground.
Claire blinked and dared a glance towards Ursa. She saw a white blur crash into the women the moment Ana’s ward came down. Claire dropped her shield and sword in favor of Ursa’s axe. She pulled it from the ground and felt its magic radiate in her hand.
She gripped it with her weakened hand and stared down the wolf.
Her body moved without thinking, or maybe it was the axe. She swung downward before she even knew the wolf pounced. She swung with all her might and ignored every bit of pain flowing through her body. The axe crashed into the wolf’s back, slamming the wolf straight into the ground. She did not notice how the ground shook beneath her nor the bone-breaking sound that echoed through the forest, but the women around her did.
Hannah paused. She let Ursa take care of the remaining women. She turned back to Claire with wide eyes. “What the fuck?”
Clara, too, stopped after striking a woman down. At first, it was because of the white werewolf that appeared and attacked the bandits. Then she felt the ground shake. She watched Claire pull the axe from the wolf’s body and turn to finish the rest off.
Had a werewolf not been ravaging their ranks, the bandits would have been shocked too. But they had to focus on not dying at the moment. They weren’t long for the world since Claire joined Ursa in finishing them off.
Six women watched like statues as Claire tore through the bandits with Ursa’s axe. She was exhibiting strength closer to Ursa and much more than they’d seen before. In a matter of moments, the remaining bandits were ruthlessly cut down. Claire let out one last war cry, before her vision blurred.
Ursa was quick to soften Claire’s fall with her wolf body. She shifted the now passed-out Paladin onto her back and walked towards the frozen knight. She let out a small yip to pull Hannah out of her frozen shock. The knight flinched, then quickly picked Claire up.
“What the fuck do they feed you in Restol?”
Chapter 242: Finally Noticing
Notes:
Sorry about formatting, had to post on mobile! Will fix Sunday
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Claire awoke halfway back to the carriages. She was slung over Hannah’s shoulder as they walked back to the rest of their party. She stirred and nearly fell from Hannah’s grip, who readjusted her into a prince’s carry.
“Morning, sleepyhead,” Hannah grinned down at her. Her helmet was off at the moment, so Claire could see her devilish grin.
“Wh-where? What happened?” Claire groaned.
“Passed out after using Ursa’s axe,” Hannah whispered. She motioned her head to the Ravian, who was still in her wolf form. “Had to explain so much to them.”
“Is everyone okay?” Claire asked, gripping her forehead. She had a migraine coming on. She looked around as best she could.
“They are,” Hannah nodded. “Just… really fucked up. That strike before you passed out was gruesome.”
Claire felt a pit in her stomach begin to form. She was slowly remembering what had happened before she passed out. “Split her in two?”
Hannah’s smile faded, and she grimaced. “That, and probably two feet of the ground. Was not pretty.”
“How is Elsie?” Claire asked after closing her eyes.
“Also pretty fucked up,” Hannah chuckled. She glanced at the twin, who was busy biting her thumbnail. “But more about explaining Ursa’s transformation and keeping our secret.”
“That’s good,” Claire mumbled. She relaxed back into Hannah’s arms and let herself be carried back. “I think they are trustworthy enough. Clara’s wife is one of Anka’s devotees.”
“Maybe,” Hannah glanced at the warrior a bit ahead of her. “Clara and her rookies did pull through when we needed them.”
“We’ll have to see what Toni thinks,” Claire could feel Ana’s magic seep into her. She’d have to remember to thank her. “He’ll know. Or Anka will.”
“Alice would smack you if she heard you say to consult Anka,” Hannah chuckled. She thought back to Toni’s mother with new, lust-filled eyes. For a moment, Hannah remembered just how pretty the woman was. It took her almost a full minute for her to continue.
“Ahh, sorry. I know she hates Anka for choosing Toni, but I’m starting to understand Her more.” Hannah shook her head. Claire giggled before her migraine punished her for moving. “She’s smarter than I assumed. And, she did guide us to you.”
“Yeah,” Claire winced. “My Goddess is very fond of her.”
“Definitely not just for her beauty, right?” Hannah joked.
“It definitely helped,” Claire smiled up at Hannah. “But, She didn’t even have Her ‘gift' before recently. So, it was more than that.”
“We’ll see,” Hannah got more serious. “She did likely send this other party to us. But that makes me worry about Jasmine.”
“Right,” Claire thought about her lover. “We don’t know where the other party is right now.”
“Or if they are friendly, like these gals,” Hannah added. She nodded at the two younger adventurers walking idly by the twins. “We lucked out with their help. Or maybe we wouldn’t need it with how strong you looked.”
“I think it was more Ursa’s axe than my strength,” Claire pursed her lips. Her migraine was lessening the more magic Ana used.
“Nah,” Hannah shot it down quickly. “You were overpowering the women before that. And they were on Dream Drop, so their pain receptors are dulled. They can push past normal human limits on the thing. It’s no small feat to fight bandits on the drug.”
“Really?” Claire furrowed her brow. Nothing felt different when fighting them besides their erratic movements. “Didn’t seem stronger…”
“I need to take a closer look at your class after this,” Hannah chuckled. She had a feeling Claire was far stronger than even she realized. “But now, we should focus on getting to Jasmine.”
“Right,” Claire stretched her arms and motioned for Hannah to set her down. Her body felt incredibly sore, but she ignored it to stretch her whole body. She took a moment to stretch and get her blood flowing before calling for Ursa. “Ursa, come here.”
Ursa bounded towards her in an instant. Claire knelt before the white wolf and petted her.
“Find the wolf pack,” Claire whispered to her. She scratched behind Ursa’s left ear as she continued, “Then guide us to Jazz.”
“Woof!” Ursa yipped at her. Her tail was wagging and she pelted Claire with a few licks to the face. She turned and sprinted off towards the west.
“Isn’t it a bit strange to pet her?” Vanessa asked. Claire looked up at the ranger, who looked to be on the verge of puking.
“Um, not really?” Claire took a moment to think about how best to explain it. She went with how she understood Ursa’s wolf form. “Her wolf form is a bit different from her human form. It takes over when she transforms, I think.”
“I’d find it weird,” Vanessa’s voice trailed off. “Petting a human and all. Unless she was your lover, I guess.”
Claire bit back a laugh. She didn’t want to admit it. That explanation could come later, and when she was less traumatized. “We are close.”
“I guess,” life returned to Vanessa’s eyes upon seeing the carriages in the distance. “Oh, thank the Gods. We’re almost here. I’m thirsty…”
“What are your plans now?” Clara asked Claire. “I heard one of your members is off somewhere. Guessing you sent Ursa after her?”
Claire nodded. “Um, how much did they tell you?”
“Enough,” Clara smiled. She offered a hand to the still kneeling Claire. Claire took it, and Clara hoisted her up. “Hannah said Ursa’s lycanthropy came from Lady Rava, not like those women. And about your Goddess.”
Claire nodded. “Good. And, sorry for not explaining anything. Didn’t know if we could really trust you.”
“That’s fair,” Clara nodded. She rubbed her chin and glanced towards the carriages. “I had a weird feeling when Heather was so insistent on coming out here. Part of me thought it was suicide, but I’m glad I listened to her.”
“So are we,” Claire nodded and walked alongside her. “Wouldn’t have lasted if it were just the five of us.”
“Somehow, I doubt that,” Clara snorted and shrugged. “You’re the strongest novice adventurer I have ever met.”
“Am I really?” Claire felt a bit of warmth enter her chest. It was nice to be praised after all.
Clara gave her a bewildered look and nodded. “Yeah. If you didn’t look so young, I’d assume you were a veteran.”
“Really?!” Claire said a bit too loudly.
“Yes, Claire,” Hannah giggled from the side. “You are that strong.”
“I-I didn’t even notice,” Claire mumbled and looked towards the ground. She could feel her face heat up. “My bad.”
Hannah shrugged. “As I said, I need to see your class again. Only really glanced at your stats.”
Clara raised an eyebrow. “Well, I’m curious now. But only if you’re willing.”
“Sorry, Clara,” Claire smiled nervously. She glanced at the veteran, “Has private information about my Goddess.”
“All good,” Clara shrugged. “Curious what level you are, though.”
Claire finally paid attention to the stat sheet that was pinging her. She took a glance at the level-ups she got from those women.
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Level: 16 |
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HP: 33/33 |
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Mana: 5/16 |
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Exp: 10 |
“Level sixteen now,” Claire smiled at the invisible screen only she could see.
“What the fuck?” Clara nearly tripped over her own feet. “You’re literally the same level as me after three years of adventuring.”
Claire smiled nervously at the woman. Clara’s eyes were wide as she realized the two members of Clara’s party were also staring in disbelief at her. “Um, yeah. My Goddess enhanced our leveling…”
“What about you two?” Clara asked the twins.
“Thirteen and fourteen,” Elsie spoke for Ana and herself. “Just barely out of level Ana at the moment.”
“And here I thought I was helping…” Clara rubbed her forehead. “You three are insane. Three months of adventuring surpassed three years for me. What the fuck are they feeding you in your village?”
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HP: 23/33 |
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Mana: 5/16 |
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Exp: 10 |
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Bestower’s Love II: Lovers in your aura increase your strength: Increases the area of your aura and increases your strength and defense based on the number of Bestowed Lovers within your aura. (1 = +2, 2 = +3, 3 = +4, 4 = +5) |
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Commanding Shout: Your commands empower your allies within your aura. Allies following your commands gain magic or strength when within your aura. Strength/Magic based on your bond. |
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Strength: 25 (+5) (+1) |
Magic: 1 |
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Dexterity: 18(+5) (+1) |
Resistance: 23(+5) |
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Constitution: 13 |
Wisdom: 18 (+5)(+1) |
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Charisma: 15(+5) (+1) |
Divinity: 18 (+3) |
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Defense: 31 (+5) (+1) |
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Level: 14 |
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HP: 17/17 |
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Mana: 04/30 |
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Gemini’s Assistance: Your twin shares more than just your appearance. You and your sister can share a portion of your pool of mana. |
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Ice Golem: Summon a Golem of pure ice. Golem is stronger the more mana you put into it. 5 mana lasts for one minute, 10 mana lasts for two minutes. |
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Strength: 5 |
Magic: 24 |
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Dexterity: 6 |
Resistance: 18 |
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Constitution: 7 |
Wisdom: 16 |
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Charisma: 16 |
Divinity: 9 |
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HP: 21/21 |
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Mana: 10/25 |
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Magic: 10 |
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Dexterity: 6 |
Resistance: 23 |
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Wisdom: 14 |
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Charisma: 9 |
Divinity: 22 |
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Magic: 1 |
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Resistance: 12 |
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Wisdom: 9 |
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Divinity: 0 |
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Chapter 243: Blue Bulls
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Claire walked straight into the carriage and to Toni for a nap. She lay her head on the startled singer’s lap and let herself relax. She’d let her party take care of the explanation; she was far too tired now.
Elsie wanted to get her mind off the battle, so she decided to explain to the other party. She, with Ana and Hannah, explained Claire’s Goddess and her mission. She also explained why Heather guided them here and Anka’s connection with Claire’s Goddess. That led to Hannah pulling Heather to the side to tell her about Toni’s presence here.
Hannah knew the importance of Anka’s Revered to her devotees, and that a woman of faith would want to meet him. It was her way of thanking the party for helping them in their fight. She gently knocked on the carriage door to make sure the two were decent.
“Master Toni,” Hannah spoke in a serious and respectful tone. More similar to how she used to speak around him. “I have one of Anka’s priestesses here.”
“Come in,” Toni said after adjusting his veil. It suppressed the urge women had, but not as well as the full cover.
Hannah opened the door for Heather and followed the woman inside. The woman quickly kneeled before Toni and bowed her head. She knew the effects of Anka’s blessing and didn’t want to offend Toni.
“Master Anthony,” She said in a mix of bewilderment and excitement. She did not expect to meet such a person in the middle of nowhere. “It’s an honor to meet you so closely.”
Toni took a moment to readjust. It’d been a while since he’d been around Anka’s priestesses. “Um, thank you, Miss Heather. It’s always nice to meet priestesses.”
“It’s Misses,” Heather said in almost a whisper. She raised her hand to show off the ring on her finger. “Clara, the gruff-looking fighter, is my wife.”
“Oh, my apologies!” Toni giggled. He peered out of the carriage in his boredom every once and awhile, so he did know the woman she was talking about. “Misses Heather, it’s a pleasure to meet you.”
“Thank you, Master Anthony,” Heather finally dared to look up. She was taken aback by his natural beauty, but was largely unaffected by his blessing. She stared deeply into his blue eyes, fully understanding why her Goddess chose him.
“Please, call me Toni,” Toni moved closer and held out his hand to her.
She hesitantly took it. She placed his hand on her forehead and repeated a whispered prayer to Anka. After she was finished, she stood up. “That is far too personal a title. I believe I am unworthy of calling you by a nickname.”
“Nonsense!” Toni giggled. It’d always fascinated him how stiff his Goddess’s priestesses were compared to Anka herself. He expected them to be far more relaxed like Her, but they weren’t. They were quite serious. “You may call me Toni from now on. I grant you permission.”
Heather’s knees went weak, and she nearly fell to the ground. Both Claire and Hannah caught her before she fell. She steadied herself with their help after nearly passing out. “Th-thank you. It is an honor…”
“This is almost nostalgic,” Hannah joked as she watched the priestess. Toni used to visit Anka’s temples every year or so, but his blessing started to cause issues the older he got. “Reminds me of my first year on your guard.”
“Ahh,” Toni thought back to those days. When his dancing and singing were put on hold to visit temples. “I do think we came this way back then. Did we meet before?”
Heather nodded enthusiastically. “We did! When I was first starting as a priestess. You came to our temple and met with the orphans we took care of. It was one of the highlights of my life to see you play with them.”
Toni giggled. He vaguely remembered that day. He was in an oddly rebellious mood and tired from travelling, so he chose to play with the kids instead of the adults. “Mhmm, I remember being so cranky and fed up with adults that day. I just wanted to play.”
“It was precious and made their entire month, if not year.” Heather’s smile widened as she relaxed. “Some of our former orphans still talk about it during ceremonies.”
“Glad I could help,” Toni smiled brightly. “I often forget Anka’s decision to look after lost children. It’s not one She gets too much credit for…”
“Indeed,” Heather nodded. It was something she herself was passionate about. “Most people assume She’s just a beauty Goddess. But that is part of Her charm. Her big heart for those less fortunate and those forgotten.”
Clarie furrowed her brow. It was starting to make sense why Anka involved Herself with Claire’s Goddess. “I didn’t even know She took in orphans.”
Heather turned towards Claire with a warm smile. “It is a tale not often told in schooling. Anka also tends to be more outward with Her beauty-related aspects. It’s what fascinated me when I was a kid. How someone so seemingly vain and self-obsessed was actually a selfless Goddess. She uses Her beauty and influence to benefit others.”
“It’s okay, Claire,” Toni tugged on her armored sleeve. “Even I forget that aspect of Hers since I embody Her aspect of beauty.”
“Well, also Her generosity,” Hannah added.
Toni tilted his head in thought. “Do I?”
His knight rolled her eyes and nodded. “Should I repeat your sentiments from Lady Lloyd’s estate? Or the times Maeve’s done overtime because of your selfless whims?”
“You’ve been to her estate?” Heather’s eyes widened. “Why would you ever go near such a-”
She stopped speaking to take a deep breath as she was nearly yelling. She calmed herself before continuing. “Lady Lloyd is not someone any man or boy should be around. Let alone someone like you, Master Toni.”
Toni smiled weakly. “You can drop the ‘Master’ title, too. And, I’ve been told that many times. I needed to see what I saw at her estate. It opened my eyes to my own naivety.”
Heather nodded slowly. “I thank Anka she didn’t get her hands on you…”
“Does anyone like her?” Hannah joked. “I’ve yet to meet a single person who even respects her.”
“Hard to with all the boys’ bodies I’ve seen come from her estate,” Heather scowled just thinking about the abuse that woman puts her harem boys through. She shivered and then centered herself. “From what I understand, that is your mission, Miss Claire.”
Claire nodded. “It is. My Goddess wants male liberation, and I want my brother back.”
“Ahh,” Heather took a deep breath. “So that’s why you were guided to her estate?”
“It was,” Toni nodded. “I was able to find her brother there. Though I didn’t know it was him at the time.”
“Interesting,” Heather clasped her hands together in deep thought. “If Lady Anka guided Toni to you, then you are one I can trust.”
“That’s good to hear,” Claire smiled. She had a lot of thoughts swirling in her mind. Thoughts about Her gift and expanding their party beyond what it is now. They seem more than trustworthy, and Claire should start spreading it more. It would be something to discuss later. “We will need allies very soon. Your wife and teammates proved themself today. And, a priestess like you will be helpful.”
Heather tilted her head. “Oh, right, your Goddess.”
Claire nodded. “We have a church built in the village we come from. But I have no real idea how to run it or what to do with it.”
“Hmm,” Heather pursed her lips. “If Anka wishes, I can help. I worry about my duties back home, though.”
“We just need guidance, at the moment. We have completed one ritual for Her so far, and that’s it.” Claire explained to the priestess. “We’re doing our best to spread Her word, but we have to be careful. Not many people in power would want Her change.”
“Mhmm,” Heather glanced at the ground. “Lady Lloyd would hate to lose her harem…”
“We’re from a village called Restol,” Claire smiled at the priestess. She understood their situation. “You’re welcome to see the temple. Hopefully you come when we’re in town.”
Heather pursed her lips. “If Anka wants us to meet, we will.”
Their conversation was interrupted by a knock. Lily’s voice spoke through the door, “Ursa’s back already. Wolfpack is with her.”
“Jazz,” Claire mumbled. “Sorry, Heather. We have a party member looking for someone.”
“I heard about that, too,” Heather smiled. She grabbed Claire’s hand and clasped it between hers. “I wish you good luck in your mission. We’re from Havenwood, so not far from here. We can stay in the area to help, if need be.”
“Thank you, truly,” Claire smiled. “I hope Anka brings us together again.”
Heather nodded. She rolled her eyes back and almost sounded annoyed when she spoke. “Or, just look for the Blue Bulls.”
“That… is not the name I thought you’d have,” Hannah couldn’t help but giggle.
“My dear insisted on the bulls as our animal of choice. I thought it was far too cheesy.” Heather sighed. “And the opposite of what Anka would want.”
“Well,” Claire smiled brightly. “At least it’s easy to remember.”
Chapter 244: Death March
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Claire got her party inside the carriage quickly after Ursa returned. She said her goodbyes to the Blue Bulls far too quickly and set off in the middle of them. They didn’t mind, since they had to get back on track themselves. They weren’t supposed to even be here and had planned on relaxing in the nearby village. But both Vanessa and Heather urged them to come out.
Claire was driving while keeping the horses calm. They were hard for her to control while actively running alongside wolves, but she wanted to hurry. She feared for Jasmine and Samira’s safety with that other party being close by.
It was exactly like Jasmine feared. She found Samira, but so did the other party. She tracked their movements with the wolf pack, finding Samira’s snake tracks along with the party’s footprints. From her best estimate, the party was an hour or so behind Samira. Jasmine quickened her pace.
Most of the wolves split off from her after finding Samira’s tracks. Their intelligence surprised Jasmine, since she expected them to stay longer. She wasn’t expecting this level of coordination from them. She sprinted through the forest with only three wolves beside her now.
It took only an hour for her to catch up at her own pace. The wolves beside her slowed down and held back the closer they got. She came across a clearing where six adventurers were huddled. She stopped mid-stride and hid behind a tree. She observed the surroundings for any other members, but couldn’t find anything. She’d need to move around the clearing, since it’s far too open for her to move through.
Patiently, she waited for the group to move on. It took almost ten minutes for them to move, letting the wolves slowly sneak closer to Jasmine. Another wolf had split off now, with two remaining. Jasmine worked her way around the clearing, curious as to what the party was inspecting.
Upon getting to the spot they had huddled around, she found a piece of cloth. It looked like a piece of Samira’s shirt, from what Jasmine could recall of her appearance at least. Now it made sense why they were here for so long. Clothing like this isn’t something you’d find when tracking monsters. If you did, it’d be covered in blood.
This one was snagged on a fallen branch. There were no blood trails, no signs of struggles from potential victims. Nothing you’d find when tracking a regular Lamia. They were likely debating whether Samira had a victim with her or not.
Jasmine continued after them. If they noticed something was off about Samira just from finding this piece of cloth, maybe they can be reasoned with. She kept her distance while tracking them, even listening in on their conversations. She guessed right about them catching on to Samira being different.
She also learned that they weren’t here specifically for Samira. They heard rumors about a Lamia being in the area. Judging by their accents, they were from the western coast, too. So they weren’t even locals. Whatever they were originally here for must have been dangerous. Not often do they get adventurers from that far away.
She could even judge their age and relative skill from this distance. They were in their late twenties and probably ten or fifteen levels over Jasmine. So fighting them would prove to be lethal. She’d need to be more than perfect if it came to that.
It was after they stopped to inspect another piece of Samira’s clothing that Jasmine decided to finally overtake them. She snuck around the group as best she could, never once underestimating their perception and awareness. It took some time, but she made it ahead of them before they noticed her.
The two remaining wolves met up with her after clearing the group, surprising Jasmine yet again. She didn’t know if wolves were always this smart, or if it was Ursa’s magic doing it. Either way, she was impressed.
Not long after, she caught up with the woman in question.
The first thing Jasmine noticed was how thin the lamia looked. She remembered how striking the woman’s curves were upon their first meeting, yet now, she could see detailed ribs through her skin. It showed in her face, too. Her eyes were sunken, her cheekbones protruding, and overall, she looked on the verge of death.
Jasmine felt a pang hit her heart.
She recognized the look on her face. The depression, the guilt. All of it was showing in her expressionless face. Her eyes were zoned out and distant, her slither slow and unfocused. It was like she was marching to her death. All because of what she was used for.
Jasmine took a deep breath. She had water and food for Samira, thankfully. But she didn’t know the best way to approach her. Just pop out? Or maybe make her presence known?
Snap! It was decided for her when the wolves split off from her. One of their paws broke a branch, causing Jasmine to flinch. She looked back at them, already bounding in the opposite direction. She turned, expecting Samira to have noticed.
But she didn’t
She just kept walking forward, or well, slithering forward. Didn’t even stop to look back. It was obvious that the lamia didn’t care.
Jasmine sighed and called out her name. “Samira.”
The lamia kept moving forward as if nothing had happened.
“Samira,” Jasmine repeated, running towards her. The lamia didn’t even flinch or look back, even when Jasmine’s feet made noise. It was only when Jasmine grabbed her arm that she reacted
Her formerly vibrant brown eyes looked darkened. The purple from her magic blended with the brown to make an almost black-looking iris. “Wh-who? Are you real?”
Jasmine blinked. She was at a loss for words for a moment. “I’m Jasmine, remember. The woman who rescued you from those thugs.”
Samira tilted her head for a moment. It slowly came back to her. A faint smile appeared on her face, “Ah, the sneaky woman. Was her name Jasmine?”
Samira’s voice trailed off into a mumble before she turned and kept moving. Jasmine watched her walk away for a moment in confusion. Samira was rambling about something incoherent. Something about missing someone’s birthday, then about a chore she forgot. Then nonsense again.
She snapped out of it and grabbed her hand again.
“Samira,” Jasmine gripped her hand tightly. She could feel just how thin the woman had gotten and how dehydrated she was. Her skin felt rigid and not elastic like healthy skin would. Jasmine felt another pang of pain hit her heart. She looked deep in Samira’s eyes this time. “I’m real. I’m here to save you.”
Samira’s eyes focused this time. The purpleness slowly left her irises as she focused on Jasmine’s face. “Y-you’re real? But why? Why save me? I’m a monster.”
“No,” Jasmine pulled her close. She reached for her canteen of water and uncapped it. “You aren’t a monster.”
“I am!” Samira shook her head and pulled away from Jasmine. “I controlled them. I forced them into servitude. Made the children experiments for their drugs. And, I’m a lamia. I’m a monster to my core.”
It was pitiful how easy it was to overpower Samira. She was fighting with absolutely no strength behind it. Jasmine was easily able to put the canteen up to her mouth, but getting the woman to drink was another story. She wasted a cup of water trying to get Samira to open her mouth. After a minute of struggling, almost all the water was trickling down Samira’s shirt.
“Fuck, we don’t have time for this,” Jasmine muttered. She took the canteen and filled her mouth with water. She knew of one good way to make someone swallow liquid. And Samira may not like it.
Then, she gripped Samira’s face and kissed the woman.
She could feel the shock of her actions overtake Samira’s body. At first, she resisted, then she gave in. Her hands weakly pounded against Jasmine’s breasts in an attempt to get away, but to no avail. Jasmine pushed the water into Samira’s mouth, causing her to gulp involuntarily. It wasn’t a whole lot, but her body needed whatever water she could get.
Jasmine pulled back and wiped her mouth with her lips. “I’m here to rescue you, dumbass. We do not have the time.”
Samira looked shocked at Jasmine. She opened her mouth to say something, but Jasmine was quick. She forced a ration into Samira’s mouth, then gripped her mouth closed.
“Chew.”
Samira blinked rapidly. She obeyed without even realizing. She finally let herself feel her body screaming for water and food. She chewed what turned out to be dried meat in her mouth for a moment.
“Now swallow.”
Again, she did what she was told. Jasmine pulled her hand back after making sure Samira had eaten.
“Again,” Jasmine sighed. “I’m here to save you. We promised your village that we’d find you. Claire promised Mara.”
“NO!” Samira shook her head and screamed. It was surely loud enough for that party to hear. “I don’t deserve to live!”
“Gods,” Jasmine bit her inner cheek. Had Samira been a normal woman, she’d have thrown her over her shoulder and run. But her snake half posed an issue. So she needed to get Samira to move. “Lily spoke with Jolder.”
Samire stopped cold after hearing that name. “M-mom?”
Jasmine could see tears begin to well up in her eyes. “She told Lily to pass along a message: ‘Tell her that I love her, and that I already miss her.’”
Samira went weak in Jasmine’s grip again. She could hear the woman sobbing, so Jasmine pulled her into a hug.
“Cry later. We need to get out of here.”
Chapter 245: Stubborn Snake
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Jasmine pulled Samira along as she tried to get to a better spot. She could hear the party approaching from their shouting. The group must have mistaken Samira’s cry for a victim. She needed to get Samira out of here. But Samira was in a weakened state. Couple that with her snake lower half, the two could not get very far.
Jasmine was doing her best, but it looked like conflict would be inevitable. She readied her poison dagger with one hand. It’d been a while since she used her poison, but it was the only thing that could even the scales. She grabbed one of Lily’s enhanced poisons from her belt and fed it into the hilt of her dagger.
“No,” Samira shook her head. Tears welled up in her eyes. “No more fighting. If they’re here to kill me. Please… just let them.”
“Never,” Jasmine snapped back. “We need you.”
“I’m just some freak,” Samira tugged on Jasmine’s hand to try to break free. “Surely there are others you-”
“Nope, Claire’s Goddess insisted on you,” Jasmine gritted her teeth. She could hear them calling out and getting closer. “Seriously, just hide or something.”
Samira shook her head again. She didn’t have the strength or will to keep going. “I can’t anymore. Not after what I’ve done.”
Jasmine sighed and let go of her hand. She turned and looked the woman directly in her eyes. They lost the purple from before and returned to those light brown, almost yellow eyes. “You didn’t do anything. You were forced to use your magic. It likely saved your people’s lives. You really think those thugs would let any civilians near their operation?”
Samira blinked. She couldn’t really respond to what Jasmine said. “But still…”
“You likely saved their lives by making them useful to those bitches,” Jasmine explained. It was a cruel way of speaking about people, but the truth. “Made them valuable to have. An obedient group of slaves that they could use however they wanted. Seems like a good reason to keep the local village alive.”
Jasmine easily dodged the incoming slap from Samira. “How dare you speak of them like that!!”
“It’s true,” Jasmine gripped her hand again and tugged her forward. “You made them valuable to keep alive. You saved their lives.”
“No!” Samira tugged away from Jasmine.
“Seriously, stop fighting back and follow me,” Jasmine was getting very annoyed. She could now hear the party’s footsteps as they trudged through the forest. “We need to get out of here.”
“No,” Samira put her entire body weight behind her. She wrapped her tail around a nearby tree in stubborn defiance. “I do not deserve to keep on going. Leave me and save yourself.”
Jasmine looked up at the sky. “Just had to pick this one, huh?”
Jasmine took a very deep breath. She could use Samira as a distraction, but that risked them attacking her. It was all she could do, though, since Samira didn’t look like she would budge. Jasmine shook her head and let go of Samira.
“Fine,” Jasmine smiled and slipped behind a tree. “Have it your way.”
Samira tried to follow Jasmine’s movements, but she quickly lost her. She looked around, then turned to the approaching party, ready to accept her fate. She took a long, deep breath. She felt the pain her body was going through, the headache from lack of water, and her body screaming for food. All of it echoed in her mind as she accepted her fate.
“Hold,” a voice cut through the darkness. She opened her eyes to take in the adventurers. The closest one was in full steel armor. It was well-worn, with a sword slung over her shoulder. She didn’t sound out of breath at all despite the heavy armor.
“So it is a lamia,” A woman popped her head out from behind the armored one. They had a different cadence and accent than Jasmine. One that sounded more elegant or fancy. “But why does she look like that?”
“Like a person?” the armored one asked.
“Yes,” The other woman walked closer to Samira. She had a pointy hat and a mage’s robe on. “Is it some sort of magic?”
“Couldn’t you see through that?” A third woman appeared from behind them. She had leather armor on and a light shield in her left hand. “Never seen a lamia look so human before. Have you, Ariah?”
“No,” A fourth woman appeared from the trees. She had a darker skin tone than the others and was wearing linen-like clothing. “The lamias back home have scales covering their entire body. This one is definitely unique.”
“Weren’t there tales of lamia like this from ages ago?” The mage asked as she tilted her head. She was the closest to Samira and was studying her intently. “I vaguely recall murals depicting lamias like this.”
“Could be,” the linen-clad woman, Ariah, shrugged. “Not sure. History wasn’t really my interest.”
“Well?” A fifth person appeared. This one in more regal attire. “What are we waiting for?” The woman paused and stared at Samira. “Oh. What the fuck?”
“Exactly,” The mage giggled. “We’re not sure about her.”
“And she hasn’t even hissed,” The armored one chimed in. “Let alone attacked.”
The regal one tilted her head. “Can you understand us?”
The mage’s eyes widened, and she turned to Samira with more curiosity. “Can you?”
Samira gulped. She hesitantly nodded.
“What the fuck?” The noble-looking woman muttered.
“Interesting!” the mage moved closer. “I thought you would be different, given the clothes and your appearance. But to understand what we say? That is on a whole other level.”
“Can you talk?” The regal one asked.
“I-I can,” Samira mumbled. She let go of the tree that she’d been stubbornly hanging on to. “Just kill me.”
“Oh?” The mage’s smile grew. “You can even want to die?”
“Never heard of a monster asking to be killed,” The armored woman mumbled. “What is this?”
“No idea,” The mage moved closer. “But I don’t think she’s dangerous.”
Samira’s stomach tightened. A defiant thought crossed her mind. Use her magic to control these women. Show them how dangerous she was. But her body was too weak and the guilt too heavy. She could never use this magic again.
“Please,” Samira pleaded. She clasped her hands together and bowed her head to the group. “Just end me. I’m not needed, nor am I safe to keep around.”
“What do you think, Lady Roseline?” The armored woman asked the regal-looking woman.
“Idiot!” A sixth woman appeared. She was dressed closer to Jasmine, but had a scarf pulled up to cover her face. The moment she appeared, so did Jasmine. The two seemingly appeared from thin air for Samira. “Blow our cover harder! I told you someone was tailing us.”
Jasmine held her knife in her hand. The two had postured around one another while the adventurers were talking. A silent game of positioning to protect their people. Neither one wanted to make the first move, in case they weren’t hostile.
“Oh yeah,” The armored woman tilted the face mask up from her helmet. “Got distracted by this lamia.”
“Fucking dumbass,” the assassin shook her head. She turned towards Jasmine and asked her a question, “Is it with you?”
“Yes,” Jasmine hissed. “And it has a name.”
“A name?!” the mage exclaimed. She scratched her chin while examining Samira. “Now that’s even more rare…”
“A named monster?” The woman with the shield gasped.
Jasmine bit back a reply. She nearly spoke about Firewater and Silkie as if she were bantering with Elsie. “It’s Samira. And she has a family she needs to return to.”
“Hold on,” The noble woman, Lady Roseline, stepped forward with her hand in the air. “You’re telling me this monster has a family? Of other lamias?”
“She’s not a monster,” Jasmine spat back with anger that even surprised herself. “And no. She has a human family and village that misses her.”
The regal woman tilted her head. “And how do we know you aren’t some bandit? Or some ruffian using her for some dastardly plan?”
“You don’t,” Jasmine calmed down. Her eyes never left her fellow assassin. “But I can give you my word. And the word of my lover’s Goddess.”
“Not your own?” The assassin chided her. She lowered her scarf and exposed a fox-like smile. “Expected of an assassin.”
“Hush, Quinn,” Lady Roseline put a hand on her shoulder. “What Goddess are you swearing on?”
Jasmine nearly broke out into laughter. “A nameless one.”
Chapter 246: Another Intruder
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“Okay, now you’re fucking with us,” The armored woman narrowed her eyes. “We’re supposed to believe this thing is safe because of an unnamed Goddess?”
“Shush,” The assassin, Quinn, shot a glare at her. “She’s not lying.”
Jasmine blinked. “I’m impressed you could tell.”
“Part of my job,” Quinn refocused on Jasmine.
“Right, probably helps your Lady,” Jasmine motioned with her head towards the regal woman. “What is a Lady doing out here, by the way?”
“That’s none of-”
“Quinn,” the regal woman cut her off. “Stop.”
“Yes, My Lady,” Quinn lowered her knife.
“If Quinn says you aren’t lying, then I trust you are telling the truth,” The woman sheathed her sword. “And, former Lady. These five are creatures of habit.”
They let out a series of protests, but the woman stopped them with one raised hand.
Jasmine couldn’t help but laugh now. She let herself laugh for a couple of seconds before backing up to Samira. She grabbed the snake woman’s hand and lowered her knife. “You seem like a merry bunch. I’d love to stick around, but I do need to get going.”
“Hold on,” The mage spoke in a more serious tone. She dropped the smile as her eyes glowed. “She may be safe, but her magic isn’t.”
“Fuck,” Jasmine muttered under her breath. “Yeah. Had to deal with it when we first met her.”
“It’s why you shou-” Jasmine spun and covered Samira’s mouth with her hand before she could say anything else.
“Since you can tell when I’m lying,” Jasmine spoke over Samira’s desperate pleas, muffled by her hand. She was speaking with no filter anymore. Jasmine was internally panicking as she felt compelled to speak. “I’ll be honest. She can control people with her magic. Not just compel. Complete control.”
The former Lady unsheathed her sword again and took a deep breath. “I was afraid that there was a catch. Good work seeing that, Mabel.”
The mage didn’t even turn to acknowledge the woman’s praise. She walked closer to Samira and Jasmine, causing the assassin to tense up. She didn’t want to fight. She knew it’d be suicide.
“Uh-huh,” the mage finally mumbled. She was mere feet away from the two. “I’m sensing divine magic radiating from her… crotch?”
She was no longer talking about Samira. Her focus was on Jasmine’s pelvis, where her gift was. Jasmine could feel her face swell with embarrassment, and her expression changed to shock. “What?”
“It has a faint red glow to it and a sweet, intoxicating allure to it,” Mabel explained as she approached Jasmine. “Almost like an aphrodisiac…”
“Mabel, was it?” Jasmine started to panic. She could tell from the look on the mage’s face that Claire’s magic was affecting her. Her eyes were hazing over with lust. “Back off. That is not magic you want to mess with.”
“Mabel!” Quinn yelled at her. “She’s not lying.”
Mabel blinked, and the glow in her eyes faded. She looked confused for a moment before returning to her Lady’s side. She shook her head violently, then turned to Ariah. “Can you see what has afflicted me?”
Ariah’s eyes widened as she studied the mage’s stat sheet. “N-no. It’s jumbled. I’ve never seen something like this.”
Jasmine felt the hair on the back of her neck stand on end. Not even Lily could observe the effects of Claire’s gift on others. Her observation skills were quite powerful, even when compared to high-class mages. Whoever these people were, they were more powerful than Jasmine realized. That sent Jasmine’s mind into a spiral.
“You can see that?” Jasmine said without thinking.
“It’s like it’s encrypted.” Ariah didn’t even acknowledge Jasmine’s question. “This magic is not something a human could produce.”
“So it’s the work of the ‘unnamed Goddess’?” Mabel asked.
“Has to be,” Ariah nodded. She was straining her eyes to try to break through the magic protecting the affliction. “I can only make out Influence. The other word won’t budge.”
Jasmine blinked. She had to start coming up with a plan or something. There was no clean way for them to get out of here. The only thing she could do was barter or negotiate. Her mind raced with plans and ideas, but the time was quickly running out. The armored woman was getting impatient, and the noblewoman was slowly approaching Jasmine.
“Please,” Jasmine took a deep breath. “I know you can’t trust me. But we know about her magic. It’s corrupted and not in its proper form.”
Jasmine felt Samira’s body tense up. She moved her mouth away from Jasmine’s hand and finally got a word out. “What do you mean?”
Jasmine shook her head. “I’m not sure. Claire…” Jasmine eyed the women. She should have been more cautious about saying Claire’s name. “Her Goddess told us to find you. We need to purify your magic, somehow.”
Samira held up her hands. She watched the magic flare in them, which caused the entire six-woman party to tense up. “I can get rid of this cursed magic?”
“We can purify it,” Jasmine said in a calmer voice. “Not sure what that does for your magic.”
Samira leaned her head against Jasmine, finally feeling the fatigue of her body. She realized she’d been walking for days without sleep nor rest. “I hope it changes my magic to something pure. Something that would make the kids smile.”
Jasmine sheathed her knife and quickly supported the faltering Samira. She couldn’t keep her eyes open any longer, and sleep finally took her. Jasmine made sure she was still breathing before turning her attention back to the party. She lay Samira on the ground and put her hands up.
“Well,” Jasmine chuckled. “I’m out of ideas…”
“Surely you’ve thought of an escape,” Quinn said in a cold tone.
“Not with a passed-out lamia,” Jasmine smiled. “I’m not leaving her.”
“You’d sacrifice your life for this thing?” The armored woman cracked her neck.
“Samira. Not thing,” Jasmine growled. “Dumbass.”
That got Quinn to break her expression. The assassin had to hold her hand up to her mouth to not burst out laughing. The armored woman muttered something and started to step forward.
“Joslyn,” Lady Roseline blocked the woman’s path with her sword. “She’s baiting you.”
“It was worth a shot.” Jasmine relaxed her shoulders. She was caught. If she could get a hostage, maybe she could use their life to get out of here.
“Why you-”
“Joslyn,” The noble woman cut her off again. “Relax. We need to figure out what to do before anything else.”
“Surely we can take care of this lamia,” the woman with the shield approached the Lady. “We can’t just let them go.”
“Maybe,” the noblewoman closed her eyes. “But being too hasty could cause us issues with the Divine, Frida.”
Jasmine knew their names now. She vaguely remembered the name Roseline from going over Elisabeth’s reports with her. But not much was coming to mind on the name of her fief or her politics. She just hoped they lucked out with a reasonable noblewoman.
“Letting her go could be far worse than any Divine punishment,” Quinn finally recovered from laughing. She straightened up and was back to a colder tone. “Can’t let someone, or something, who can control people loose. Imagine the damage that could be done with that kind of magic.”
The noblewoman thought for a moment. She looked towards the sky and contemplated the best thing to do. Jasmine could feel a sense of dread, since Quinn’s words were true. If Jasmine were in her shoes, she’d be suggesting the same thing. Especially after seeing Samira’s magic in action.
The noble woman closed her eyes and let out a long, deep exhale. She bowed before Jasmine and spoke in a regal, polite tone. “I am afraid I cannot let you leave. My retainer is correct. The magic you described is far too dangerous.”
“Fuck,” Jasmine unsheathed both of her daggers. She could feel the bloodlust radiate from the armored woman and the cold gaze of the assassin focus in on her. She got into a stance, ready to fight.
“And I’m afraid I cannot allow that,” a voice called out from the trees.
Jasmine and Quinn widened their eyes. Neither of them recognized the voice nor heard where it came from. The person was able to sneak up on two assassins. Every conscious woman was looking around for the source of the voice. No one could spot the source of the voice.
“Lady Roseline,” all eyes snapped to the woman who seemingly appeared from thin air. She stood between Jasmine and the party, her cloak obscuring her appearance. “Or should I say, former Lady Roseline?”
“State your name,” Quinn moved to protect her Lady.
“No,” the woman said in a cold, dismissive tone.
“Stop fucking with us,” Joslyn stepped forward, too.
“Elencia, control your retainers,” the woman growled. She unsheathed a short sword from underneath her cloak. “I thought a noblewoman of your caliber was taught better.”
Elincia blinked as the woman removed her hood. Short, violet hair flowed down to her shoulders, with an unmistakable scar on her left eye.
“Victoria.”
Chapter 247: Enigmatic Conversation
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Victoria stood proudly between the two parties, while the women around her recovered. Jasmine felt equal parts relieved and panicked. Her mind was still reeling from how Victoria had snuck up on them all. Quinn was in a similar state. She let her guard down and let not one, but two women sneak up on her. She thought the only high-level women were in Fyre or the local Lady’s city.
Elincia resheathed her sword and let out a sigh. She rested her off hand on the hilt as she bowed to Victoria. “Miss Victoria. It’s a pleasure to see you again.”
Victoria’s gaze turned to the noblewoman. They’d met several times over the years. Her family was the only other noble family Victoria could respect, so she often relayed information between the Roselines and the Efreits’ estate. Victoria returned the bow quickly.
“Lady Elincia,” Victoria sheathed her own sword and approached her. “I was shocked to see you give up your seat.”
Elincia smiled for the first time. “My sister was far better with the everyday affairs and logistics, that much was clear from our childhood. I tried, but relied on her far too much. It was clear she was the better candidate despite my being older.”
“If only the rest of you acted that way,” Jasmine cut in without thinking. It was a jab at the nobles, but it clearly pissed off Elincia’s retainers. Jasmine held her hands up and explained herself. “I meant it as a compliment. Our Lady would never give up her seat of power.”
Victoria chuckled, but her eyes remained cold. “That is true. And we’ve tried every peaceful way.”
“Unfortunately, miss… assassin,” Elincia realized she didn’t even know Jasmine’s name. “The other noble families sold their souls for greed. My family believes in honor above oneself. Lady Efreit believes similarly.”
“Compassion above honor,” Victoria nodded. “Either way, both families take care of the people they are responsible for. The word used doesn’t really matter.”
Elincia furrowed her brow. “I would think this fief would be similar, though? Weren’t the Lloyd’s also that way?”
“Mhmm,” Victoria glanced at Jasmine. “But that was before Miss Jasmine’s time. Their current Lady has been in power for almost 30 years. She let the Lloyd’s land rot while she grew fat with power.”
“So I’ve heard,” Jasmine nodded. She thought back to the stories Elizabeth had told her over the years. “Myrtle poisoned her sister. She killed off the only other heir, then her parents.”
“Something like that,” Victoria nodded. Then she clapped her hands, causing everyone to flinch. “Well, now that we’ve got the pleasantries out of the way. I think it’s time we settle the conflict I interrupted.”
All eyes turned towards the passed-out Lamia. Jasmine reached for her knives to get ready for a fight, which weren’t in their sheaths. Her eyes widened, and she glanced around at the ground looking for them.
“These are well crafted,” Victoria’s voice sent a chill down Jasmine’s spine. Not only did she sneak up on Jasmine, but she also stole her knives. “Give my compliments to Daphne. She’s got an incredible amount of potential.”
Jasmine felt powerless for the first time in a long time. She couldn’t speak, she couldn’t move. All she could think about was the gap in power between the two and the mention of her sister by name. “H-how…?”
“It’s my job,” Victoria smiled. Though her eyes remained cold. “I know all about your party members, too. Well, except Ursa. Ravians are so hard to track information on.”
Jasmine’s throat was dry, and she felt like her surroundings were closing in on her. They were in a clearing, yet she was beginning to feel claustrophobic.
“I even know about the magic that affected Miss Mabel,” Victoria stood before Jasmine now. It was the first time Jasmine realized that she was taller than Victoria. Not by much, but for some reason, it helped Jasmine calm down. The woman turned and walked towards the other party. “But that information is strictly confidential.”
Jasmine felt the familiar weight on her belt. She looked down to find her knives returned.
“Now, why are you here?” Victoria poked Elincia in the breastplate. “I was occupied with my Lady’s runaway nephew, but there aren’t any high-level contracts out here.”
Elincia looked Victoria in the eye. For a moment, Jasmine didn’t know what was happening. Then she looked down. Elincia held Victoria’s arm to stop her from stealing her sword.
“Bandits,” Elincia grimaced. She was just barely holding the woman back. “We’re tracing bandits with lycanthropy that have popped up in this area. I thought my grandparents stomped that curse out.”
“Only in Riefleheim,” Victoria added.
Elincia tilted her head. “What? No, on the continent.”
“So you were never told,” Victoria chuckled. She turned to Jasmine and gestured with her hand. “Would you like to explain?”
“Our Ravian companion, Ursa,” Jasmine said. She felt an immense pressure to speak coming from Victoria. It was similar to the compelling magic from before, but not through magic. More through her sheer power. “She explained the lycanthropy curse as Rava’s blessing. To them, it’s a sacred power.”
“And?”
Jasmine closed her eyes. She didn’t want to keep going.
“And?” Victoria repeated.
“She also has lycanthropy,” Jasmine shuddered. Immediately, she felt an incredible amount of self-hatred and betrayal. Why was she even talking? “But it’s different. It’s unlike the savage transformations of those bandits. She looks far closer to actual wolves.”
“And far more beautiful,” Victoria smiled down at Jasmine. Then she turned towards Elincia. “Any input?”
Elincia blinked. “So that’s why they worked with Ravians?”
“Indeed,” Victoria nodded.
“So why is it back?” Mabel finally spoke. “Did the Ravians give it to people?”
“No,” Victoria shot that down quickly. “It was likely stolen or bought from some defector. Others are investigating that, but the Ravian tribes have sent out enforcers to take care of it.”
“Like Ursa?” Jasmine asked. “Is she one of their enforcers?”
“She is,” Victoria smiled. “Kind of. The woman herself should explain anything else.”
“So wait,” Frida spoke up. “What does any of this have to do with this Lamia?”
“Ah, right,” Victoria paused. Then she exaggeratedly hit her forehead. She spun and turned towards the speaker. “Back to the main topic. Nothing. I was just curious.”
“Course.” Elincia shook her head. “Well, since you are here. What should be done about Samira?”
“Nothing from you,” Victoria said. Jasmine felt a bit of hope begin to swell in her chest. “I will keep observing this party. If they fail in purifying her magic like Jasmine said they could, I will step in. But until then, I will allow Anthony to try.”
“Anthony? The dancer?” Joslyn asked in a bewildered expression. “What the fuck?”
Victoria chuckled. “You forget he was chosen by Anka and raised by Lady Efreit. He’s not just a dancer.”
“So we let this thing go?” Joslyn persisted.
“As Jasmine stated several times,” Victoria focused on the armored woman. “It isn’t a thing. And yes. You let it go.”
The armored woman took a step back. Jasmine wasn’t the only one affected by the immense pressure radiating from Victoria.
“So that’s it then?” Jasmine asked in bewilderment. “We go our separate ways?”
“I wouldn’t say that,” Victoria’s smile widened. “You do have very similar goals. And Jasmine’s party is brimming with potential. What do they feed you in Restol?”
“Nothing special,” Jasmine tilted her head. “Just the normal food.”
“Mmm,” Victoria pursed her lips. “It can’t be a coincidence that a mage like Elsie and one of the Gods’ Champions was born in the same town, could it?”
“What kind of mage?” Mabel asked without thinking.
“She can use fire, lightning, and ice magic at the age of eighteen,” Victoria said in a smug tone. It reminded Jasmine of said mage to a scary degree. But that feat did make Mabel ponder. “Plus, an assassin that even I have trouble tracking. A white mage with more potent magic before Claire recruited her. Lily’s feats are not something I can speak on, though. Hers are hard to observe.”
Victoria let her words hang for a moment as she studied the expressions of all the women around her. “And all in a remote village that’s relatively young. Don’t you think that’s far too many coincidences, Jasmine?”
Jasmine didn’t have any words. She was too busy digesting what Victoria was implying.
“You said something about Claire recruiting the white mage,” Elincia furrowed her brow. “Why would that affect her magic potency? Even for a Champion, that wouldn’t affect another’s magic.”
“Confidential information,” Victoria smiled smugly. “Just know that the magic Mabel was affected by plays apart of it.”
“So, what?” Jasmine finally found her words. “This whole thing was orchestrated? Were we gathered and born for a reason? Was it the Gods? Elizabeth? Who?”
“Good question,” Victoria said while walking towards Jasmine. “I cannot speak for the Gods, but Elizabeth, nor any other humans, did not orchestrate your births. I believe Elizabeth and her wife were also guided to Restol like the rest of you. Whether by fate or by Gods, I am not sure.”
“Was it Her?” Jasmine muttered the question. “Did She plan this?”
“Could be,” Victoria mused. The spy knew exactly what ‘She’ Jasmine was referring to. “I cannot say for sure. But my intuition says She wasn’t even around until after.”
“Then what?” Jasmine shook her head. She was trying to wrap her head around what Victoria was even implying. “What could have possibly influenced us?”
“That is the question,” Victoria smiled and looked deep into Jasmine’s eyes. Jasmine could see a spark of emotion in those formerly cold, grey eyes. Then, Victoria kneeled to check on Samira. She pulled out a syringe attached to a bag. “This is a very useful tool. It’s filled with nutrients she needs. I am not poisoning her.”
Jasmine couldn’t even stop Victoria if she tried. That much was clear. She watched Victoria poke the needle into the lamia’s arm as she pondered what Victoria was saying. “Here, hold this. It works off gravity.” Victoria handed the bag full of clear liquid to Jasmine. Jasmine did as she was told.
“Now,” Victoria turned towards the party. “Joslyn, Elincia, and Frida. Help me carry Samira.”

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