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Chapter 14: Crimson Blades?

It was another beautiful spring day. The sunlight streaming through the trees and the peaceful singing of the birds greeted me as I awoke. A gentle breeze rustled through the fresh, green foliage.

This forest lies between the borders of the Merchant city, Zarc, and yet another trade town up north called Khatar. Because its in between the borders, the monster subjugation in this forest was kind of neglected, and add the rumors of a savage ghost to that, nobody would want to venture deep inside these woods.

However!

Rumors are rumors, and none could really verify what the truth really is. Aside from the unnaturally growing trees, this forest was once known as a playground for Faeries, but that’s until the war had completely changed the forest geography.

Nonetheless, for me to fulfill the old man’s wish, I need to reach the very depths of this forest, and hopefully find the remains of his beloved and end her lifelong suffering of solitude.

Thinking about it like that, how much of a monster Gordon was back when he was my age? If he could safely traverse this forest all by himself, he must have learned some incredible swordplay from somebody. I must confirm when we return. For now, I should focus on the task at hand!

I slowly raised my aching back from the position that attracted my behind on the uneven ground. The sun was blinding, so I instinctively covered my eyes.

There wasn’t much to see on our camp other than the two beautiful ladies that were snuggling to each other. The monster repellent must be really effective if they could sleep this peacefully then.

Because I find it rather appealing, I decided to hide my presence and watch.

They lay down beside each other. Meles pulled the cover over them both and she took Remi in her arms, who was still shaking from the morning breeze. The two lay quiet, listening to the other girl’s breathing.

It was kinda hot.

But if you think it ended there, then you’re entirely mistaken! When Remi opened her eyes, she clasped Meles close and kissed her!

Early morning, and I’m sweating.

Then, as if they entered together a state of craving, Remi held Meles against her, touching her, caressing her, their bodies clinging together into something like frenzy!!!

AJHSDAJKDHA!!

Neither spoke, but I could feel the world trembling in a strange and erotic rhythm around them, under the holy light of the sun to boot! Woman to woman, affirming a situation of their carnal desires!

So this is the reason why these two ladies are suddenly so close. They had sex!

Sob sob…

Does that mean that licking each other is a lot more pleasurable than my sacred sword?

Sob sob…

As I was losing my confidence, Meles finally awoke to Remi's kisses.

Hearing that lovable “Ahn”, their fingers intertwined against each other, and Meles started to suck the taut tip of her partner’s breasts, sticking out from the lines of her dress.

I covered my mouth with both hands, preventing that loud gasp to escape!

Did these two completely forgot that I exist?

It was such a hot morning. For their sake, I convinced myself that I did not witness anything. Although I would appreciate it if these two would open up to me more. But if that’s what they’ve decided to do, then who am I to stop the two of them?

I just feel…… a little lonely.

Because I do not want to further hurt myself by watching their “Kyaaa~” time, I went out of our camp to survey our surroundings.

Well, it’s more on the lines of a long walk.

A vast forest, and a much larger trees than what I consider normal spread on each direction. One better keep an eye out for the tree roots on a forest like this or it could lead to one’s demise. Yep, nature is sometimes a lot more dangerous than the monsters themselves.

“Huh?”

Eventually, an eerie silence hits me, accompanied by the smell of roasting meat in the air. I clutched the handle of my sword tightly, ready to be drawn as I carefully approach the direction of this enticing smell.

Could it be monsters?

I hid beneath a shade and peek an eye out. However, the presence of the burning log was all I see. No trace of the soul that had possibly lit it…

I broke out in cold sweat.

I waited for a few minutes, but not even I was foolish enough to make a noise.

*Hisss*

In a short distance, whatever it was, was producing a *hissing* sound, like the scratching of wind against tree branches. Gradually, a small silhouette formed and a figure of a peach haired girl running to my direction appeared.

Behind her are four arachnid looking spiders that were substantially larger than your regular spider at home! The friction of their legs makes a hissing noise!

*Pang! Pang! Pang! Pang!*

The spiders pursuing the girl shot their cobwebs as if a volley of arrows were released at the same time. Successfully avoiding one was a piece of cake, and the other two hit the tree behind her, but the last one would’ve surely caught her legs!

To me, who saw such a beautiful damsel in distress, my body sprang on its own and revealed himself to danger! I leaped with all my might and trapped the unsuspecting girl in my arms, twisting my body sideways, forcefully avoiding the deadly webbing of that hideous beast!

*Bam!*

With my running momentum, the dirt quickly rushed to my face and made a banging noise when it touched the ground.

“OWW!!”

But despite the pain and my broken nose, I tightly held the girl in my arms to cushion her body from the fall.

That fall just now hurt me more than I had expected.

That soft sensation lay atop of me, but looking past this beautiful figure were the spiders immediately caught up to their prey—which is us. Seeing the spiders drool makes me sick on my stomach.

I definitely do not want to be bitten by those poisonous fangs…

“Ugh…”

With her face twitching, the girl stared on my face. When our eyes met, I greeted her with my most winning smile~

“………………”

But the girl wasn’t even the least impress.

She had an ear-to-ear smile, yet her blue eyes weren’t even smiling a bit!

*Hisss!*

After that menacing hiss, the girl kicked me away and the two of us separated instantly. She gracefully rolled to the side while half of my face grated on the dirt.

The girl moved from her spot immediately. Ignoring my bewilderment, she started running on the opposite direction—where the spiders came from.

And thus, I was left to fend these monsters off by myself…

“Shit!”

I can’t believe that girl would just leave me like that! Leave me alone and use me as a means to escape!

When I see you again, you better be prepared!

The four spiders slowly circled around me as I straighten myself from that horrible roll just now.

While carefully observing their reaction, I stood rock still. If this situation continues, I would surely be spider food!

Is there a way for me to get out of this situation alive?

I reached to my sword and tightly grasped its handle, preparing myself from whatever monstrosity these spiders has in store for me.

Kill one and run on that direction. Don’t look back and run as fast as you can.

Yep. As soon as I confirmed my battle plan, two spiders lunged at me!

*Hiiisss!!!!!*

Then, the moment it seemed that their fangs would sink on my flesh, two sharp projectiles were shot behind!

*Swoong!*

The spiders that were hit lit up and a surge of fire devoured them in an instant!

“Haaaa!!”

Seeing this perfect opportunity, I brandished my sword and cut the two remaining spiders. The wind accumulating on my sword made it seem like its glowing, and with each slash produced a sword-beam like projectile that left gashes on the ground!

“Giiiiiii!!!”

That attack that cut the spiders in halves traveled some distance away and dissipates into the air afterwards…

“Holy, this sword is awesome…”

The unexpectedness of this sword never fail to surprise me.

I looked around the area. The dry corpses of the spiders left a stench of death.

I knelt and inspected the knives that just saved my life.

There was some sort of engravings akin to a magic circle close to the guard. What’s more perturbing is that the knife’s blade was dyed with a color similar to a raging fire. Just as if the knife itself was quenched under a banquet of blood.

Scary.

Where did these knives came from? Was it from that girl?

I don’t want to think about it, but we might be treading on a ground much more dangerous than we could actually swallow. From that sudden feeling of dread, my back started to sweat.

Whew.

It would be foolish of me to think of a solution by myself. It’s better to discuss this with the three of us combined.

“Alright, let's do that.”

Reaching a conclusion, I slapped my cheeks and returned to camp.

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