-In the forest near E-Rental-

Alerich…Alerich hurry, they're almost here- a massive explosion blasts out his ears. The shadowy fiery beast jumped through were his friend once stood.

Snapping awake violently thrusting their sword around, looking for threats. Eyes darting around this remote area sweating. Slowly losing their panic as Alerich realized he was safe for now. Yet where was he this seemed like the forest clearing where he first started his mission.

Trying to stand but stopping with a grunt at one knee. Alerich’s leg was still sprained, raising his hand over the armored limb. As a healing glow came fourth, alleviating the pain. He finally stood up from his knees.

To survey the surrounding area while praying for his poor horse gripping the slender yet blocky draconic blade in his hand. It burned out as if trying to make him drop it, but he would not, for it was a weapon. That could injure the monster. Staring at the blade of this strange weapon, it would be his key to victory if he could just get to E-Rental.

Picking a direction with the glowing orb in hand pulsed as if on instinct pointing the way. Thank the six gods for this artifact of power, or he would surely have perished. Even still, he worried would he make it in time. Maybe he could find adventurers in the woods. His mission demanded not to get too close to them; however, this was the direst matter right now. They would have to forgive him because this beast needs to be stopped.

Briskly walking into the woods, it felt like hours passed just trying to get by if only his horse had been spared, he might make it. Now he would have to walk for miles, and he was unsure how much further E-Rental was. But he would have to move quickly rushing through the woodlands with gusto.

-Hours later-

Coming to a clearing in the trees, he stopped at the sound of combat, hearing the clang of swords and roar of some beast creeping closer. To watch in awe as three warrior maidens fought off what looked to be as absurd as it sounded giant warrior squirrel's clad in armor and holding weapons.

"Hold the line till they get back. Rita down!" Spinning around the four-prong spear to whack another squirrel man away. As Rita rolled under her pointing her hand at three behind them [blindness].

The three-charge stopped stumbling around, unable to see swinging wildly, delaying more from charging them. Turning to block another attack from the squirrel man roaring out only to be knocked out by a Kusarigama blunt side to the face. As all three warrior maidens roughly form a line blocking the creepy campfire, lit the way to a tunnel in the ground surrounded by fissures and large fractures in the field where grass refused to grow around.

Further in thanks to Alerick's keen hearing, a gift from the gods he could hear was where the louder roars were originating. Something did confuse him. Why were they not aiming to kill these demi-human scum?

-Pov of The Green Vultures-

"Jade, can you please just wrap them with your chains or something!" Came grunts from Rita, who was really annoyed they couldn’t just kill the monster like usual. But as Kyuketsuki had said, this was not an ordinary mission.

In fact, nothing about it made sense to her so far. A village disappearing then ruins standing in its place. Nobodies to be found yet these squirrel people guarding it and an ominous cave. Spreading fissures in the ground, preventing plant growth around them. Yet water flowed out into a nearby pool giving water the enhanced flora growth.

"I would, but they just keep slipping out before I can tighten the chains!" Carefully swinging her long chain weapons around, knocking them back three got wrapped up but quickly jumped out before they could get restrained.

Kathrin herself was quick with clockwork-like motions of expert precision swinging her spear around only hitting with the poll or blunt side of the weapon. Usually, her hit should have been able to knock all of these beast people out, yet they just got right back up. It intrigued her as the automation/werecat analyzed them trying to find a way to keep them down.

"You know if you had just one good spell to disable opponents. we wouldn't be so busy!" Kathrin’s static voice somehow being heard by both of them.

"Well, excuse me for prioritizing defensive and offensive spells of the only eight I needed. I thought hay I want them to fall asleep because let's not kill monsters on the loose." Rita grumbled, then using her sheathed swords to hold two off.

Suddenly a yell rang out as some knight came charging up with some strange sword cutting down a squirrel warrior. "I have come to aid this valiant fight, dear maidens."

"What the hell are you doing, fool! You just killed the poor man." Yelled out Rita trying to fight her way over to stop the fool.

"What?" Looking down indeed instead of the beast before now lying dead in a spreading pool of blood was a man. "Please... help... my... family ...

Dropping dead shame filled the knight too confused to appropriately respond to this threat. Getting knocked off his feet minutes later as one violently attacked him, wrestling Alerick to the ground. Usually, he would be able to fight this off easily, but in his tired and worn out state he could not get it off as it tries to shove an acorn into his mouth much to his befuddlement

"Eat! Eat! Eat!" It screamed out.

Till it was kicked away in a whirlwind of strikes. Rita pulled him upright before slowly backing up to the line. Fighting off ten at once.

"Fool! Don't just rush in. We are professional adventures, and you just killed a poor cursed fool." Rita's chastising voice rang out even as she focused on holding back the numbers of squirrel people.

"Good your improving, then I have not wasted our short time training you." Came praise from Kathrin, making Rita's face heat up at her pack leaders' words. Keeping focused to not lose control of this battle just like she was taught.

It was eye-opening just how much she failed to realize she could more efficiently handle any situation by just knowing her skills. Even if she had no new magic or martial art skill. Rita didn't realize just weeks ago how poorly she was using the skills she had, this fight proves how much she had yet to learn.

Leading around two stubborn enemies in a circle only to get flung back at his ally weaponless. Knowing how to hold and use her skills to accurately hit the unguarded sides were making a significant difference. When Rita’s anger was cooled and focused on flowing instead of just charging in, she didn't tire herself out or waste movement. Only hitting with the necessary force needed. Even showing her a few tricks indeed, mistress Kathrin was wise and sagely.

Raising one sheathed short sword to block than her other sword to break their balance and finally swiping her leg out to knock them down. "Of course, I cannot waste masters or your time by letting myself fail any longer." Using both her [ability boost] and [greater ability boost] to rush up to a few throwing out magic rope tangled together, binding a few of their numbers down.

"Alright, I think I have a solution to this. Jade entrapment play!" Kathrin's hands sparked to life with electricity drawing out her power and punching the ground as a wave of lighting-based magic shot out shocking all the squirrel people. Long enough for the chains to quickly wrap around them into one big group tightening up.

Pulling out ten talismans "[bone circle trap] and [talisman chain binding]," All of the thrown talismans changed into swirling energy mixing into a growing circle under the trapped beast's bones forming a fence as the chains glowed.

Sighing, Rita put away her swords onto her belt, turning furiously to the knight who struggled to stand. "Now, who are you, and why did you come here!"

Looking around him, Alerick noticed all three women's dark aura and felt fear taking a step back, unconsciously sweating with renewed vigor. "Uh, I thought you needed help dealing with demi-humans …scum!"

"Which does not answer either question. nor is this a reason why you are in this restricted area by order of E-Rental!" Presenting a scroll clearly stamped by the mayor of the fortress city with the royal stamp.

This turn of events had Alerick smiling, yet though victory was short-lived by the sound of all three women drawing their weapons. All pointed at him clearly displeased about his inability to answer them in a timely fashion.

"Wait …wait I'm here by this strange orb thing I came-“

Any further explanation was cut off as the leader (Kathrin) stepped forward, snatching the orb out of his hand. Eyes wide at what she was seeing. This was a unique teleportation sphere used in YGGDRASIL. It could once a day return to a location the person had been to before.

This should not have been in some stranger's hands. Her master needed to see this now. Silently messaging Kyuketsuki.

{What is it Kathrin I am enjoying an amusing fight here!}

{Kyuketsuki-sama, you need to see this soon. we found one orbores.}

{Ah, I understand. I will be up shortly, also brace for impact!}

"Everyone brace now!" Kathrin's words barely came in time as the ground shook violently again, deep brown rock-like thing shooting into the air. As earth, dust, and rock debris fell down from the new hole in the ground as the armored man floated up. Silver and black hair flailing in the breeze one hand holding the dwarf the other in a fist pointed up as the enormous brownish thing came racing back down only to hit the fist.

This proved to be a shock for the knight seeing someone just punch something so big without care. Only to realize what this huge rock was accurately a huge acorn vines flailing out around it as its shell began to crack apart. From the impact shrieking out in protest and pain as it whipping erotic vines withered into a dead red color. Large pieces falling off the monstrous beast as it died.

Alerich was left unable to speak, watching this. How did he do that, and where did this monster plant come from. Hearing groaning, they all looked over to see the people returning to ordinary unconsciousness big bruises on their bodies. Slowly healing but stopping after a few minutes. All of this left the knight unsure what he just witnessed.

"Good I see you girls handled the situation as expected... why is one of them dead. I left strict orders not to kill them?!" All three bowed to this strange man putting down the dwarf ignoring the knight's stunned stupor for now.

"Well, we had the situation well in hand, Kyuketsuki-sama. Till this fool rushed in and almost got turned into one sorry for our failure to anticipate!"

Turning to look at Kathrin, who discreetly handed the orb to Kyuketsuki. Quickly putting it into his inventory for now as much as it might be strange for it to vanish. He couldn't let this item fall into the hands of this world till he was sure he knows it poses no danger to him or his group. Quickly turning to the newcomer time to get some answers.

"What are you doing here, you do know this area is listed as a public hazard just a few days ago right." laying in with great displeasure.

This got the knight's attention forgetting about the orb though Kyuketsuki might have to alter his memories later. But he needed to know how he came into possession of an item from the other world. Was he a player or something else?

"Well, you see, I'm a knight from Re-Antic heading to E-Rental with horribly grave news, so if you could point the way." Glancing over them all.

Scanning this man thoroughly, he wasn't going to talk like this, and he wouldn't let this matter rest until he got answers. Luckily, he had leverage. This area was restricted, and anyone in it could be suspected until their identity could be confirmed. Or they could at least verify they didn't cause this whole mess. Smiling it had paid off to have Ritana lend (give) a thoroughly go over the laws and rules of the city.

"I'm afraid we can't do until we know your intention in the city. After all, you just walked into a restricted area. Now here you are claiming that you need to get to a densely populated city for all we know you could have started this whole mess. As a gold-ranked adventure of the city, I can't let someone who intends to harm innocent people to pass unless you can prove who you are." Receiving a glare from the knight.

-At the village ruins-

With all the villagers and travelers freed from the curse. It was hectic to set up all the temporary tents. This was handled by Rita and Bardic. Who help calm the much confused and upset people. Apparently, they had lost all memory of whatever the giant acorn monster did to them.

Which was a blessing and a burden, as now they had to explain the situation to one hundred plus people. While they decided the best course of action in the meantime, the leader of the Green Vultures handled the interrogation of the knight.

After setting up camp while Jade and Kathrin when to hunt for food for all the civilians. Sitting around the fire with a supremely disgruntled knight sitting in front of the leader. Though he realized the importance of proper protocol, it annoyed him much as he finished an in-depth explanation of Re-Antic and his role there. For Kyuketsuki, it was a gold mine of new information as he listened. It didn't hurt to throw a 3rd or 4th tier charm spells out to get all the information he could.

"Now, can we please get to the matter at hand! I need to get to E-Rental. This is urgent!" Even from here, Sitabus could tell this knight must have been rushing all the way out here. He was exhausted with bags under his eyes.

"Perhaps we can help. After all, it is our job to protect the city; we call home is it not!" Kyuketsuki asked.

"You won't be enough. You'll get killed in seconds. I will need many adamant plates at least to deal with this!" Alerick’s voice rebottled throughout the clearing.

"We won't know until you tell me. You may not know this, but if we don't return in a day's time. A section of the army will be sent out here to check on us. As people have been vanishing for some time here!" Kyuketsuki shouted back.

This brought many questions to Alerick's mind, why was an adventure group here then. As if sensing his query, Kyuketsuki answered.

"We were sent to investigate the situation as a recon mission, but they realized if we didn't come back, it might be a plot from the Baharuth Empire to sneak up on the city!"

"I see, then I suppose it won't hurt to tell you even if you can't do anything. Sigh.." Gathering his nerves as a cold, almost hopeless vengeful glare.

"About a few days ago a great beast attacked Re-Antic at first we thought it was just a wild monster. So adventures were sent to kill it, but none returned. Then out of nowhere it attacked in one day half the city was turned in to smoking rubble, and the battle for the city began we threw everything we had at it, but nothing worked-

Despair filled the knight's voice as he continued the story.

-The troops and city guard at Re-Antic were scorched alive in their armor, and beasts spawned of this monster killed every straggler not found by the thing it was a fate worse than death. Finally, one of the nobles used their house as a final line of defense, but it just tunneled under the city to get in. My captain was one of the last people I saw alive there before it crashed in. The only reason I survived was that I hid away and waited till its guard was down, then stolen some of its loot this sword, crossbow, shield, and this orb I can't seem to find." Patting himself down while looking around for the object in question.

Kyuketsuki patted his shoulder thankfully for the memory altering spell working. Still, what was this beast from his description it sounds like a dragon or drake of some kind, but the animals he had no clue blue flame wolfs. Could it be some sort of unknown creature it spawned or item effect it had?

"Nothing seemed to work. This monster destroyed a city in three days. The army and adventures working together could do nothing, so do you still think you can take this beast alone?" Alerich’s gaze judging the green vultures with scorn.

Chuckling at this knight’s foolishness, he had a plan forming based on the travel and distance the powers and abilities this might be an enjoyable fight. But he didn't plan to fight this thing alone. He had his team with him, and they could handle the situation while he tanked most of the heavy fighting. He might need to use the ballista again to ground this threat.

Though a gasp draws this attention, great this knight was panicking the people gathered around. All looking at them with fear and dread, this would create panic, and he wasn't sure how best to calm them so time for Momonga's advice.

"Then tell me, do you expect me to fall back in the face of danger to my home." This brought Alerick’s eyes to meet his cold and upset gaze with his own.

"And what can you do? I'm a trained knight whose duty is to defend my country and city, yet I could do nothing but run!" Alerick’s voice trembled and shouting back.

Standing up, looking at all the fearful and hopeless faces. This foolish knight could not see the effect he was having, Kyuketsuki just saved these people. Now he might make Kyuketsuki look weak if he doesn't say something to counter it and calm their fears. He could see Kathrin standing nearby, holding back Jade at the edge of the underbrush.

"Simple. I can command a team, and I will stand and fight any threat that dares attack any city. I call home no matter the danger or possibility of death. You can either stand with me. or help lead these people back to the army like a cowardly weakling!" Kyuketsuki walked past the knight as their shoulder bumped, he stopped near the two battle maids.

"Jade and Kathrin prepare a feast with all you have gathered these people need to move tomorrow."

"At once, Kyuketsuki-sama!"

Turning to the others, he beamed. "Bardic and Ritana, I need you to come with me. We will be planning for this. Most likely, the monster will be flying this way to stop the knight, but we won't let him reach the city got it!"

Watching as the dwarf went to his tent to gather his weapons and gear. As Rita herself beamed brightly, eye sparkling with a heated face. "Of course, Kyuketsuki-sama."

And as they all scrambled off to prepare Alerich could only glare at them, all those hollow words would mean little tomorrow. The whole city needed to unite; maybe he could show them the only way to prevail was for all of humanity to unite. No dwarf or single group would be enough. He would pay his respects to their graves after all this was over. Even if it is foolish for this group of adventures was at least admirable in their commitment.

He had seen others lose their nerve after just hearing about this monster. Even fewer could say with such conviction they would defend the city when they weren't getting paid to. And with such a high possibility of death but courage and the power to actually do something about a threat were two entirely different things.

"May the six gods protect your brave souls." Praying for them even as he sat back down, watching the crowd look so hopeful about an extremely dire situation.

-Back in E-Rental, Tarick-

Looking all over the city. Had proven far more annoying then Tarick first thought. Trying to find his way word friends. The difficulty lies with actually finding them as it was like they just vanished, he was hoping to not have to go through with his plan for many reasons.

This was partly due to one fact none of them liked Eight Fingers; they avoided them like the plague for a good reason. Because once you got into them, there was almost no way to stop working for them. Which went against Rita's belief. The human was obsessed with being just and right about everything else. Which is why she made such a big fuss about losing a potion after saving up for so long to buy one.

Even when she failed to see just how ill-advised it was before all this. Then again, if Tarick had known what he did now, he might have tried harder to make the monsters leave their team.

This memory brought a smile to his face thinking about them. It vanished just as quickly. This would hurt their trust in him if not ruin any chance of staying on the team, but he refused to let the bastard manipulate them anymore.

Even if it cost him their trust better, they were alive and hate him, then be bound in magic chains to some evil creatures will. This is why he was looking so frantically to find them in time to maybe get them to understand this needed to happen, and Kyuketsuki had to die. This he was confident of even if he dies doing it. Tarick brought out all his savings and hidden caches.

Originally it was so if the Slane Theocracy ever found him he could better protect them. Yet now, he was armed to the teeth. With many hidden daggers, arrow quivers, and other weapons on him for a drawn-out fight. Even a family heirloom to protect against evil. Still, nothing he could find explained the magic or inhuman strength of those three demons.

Tarick couldn't exactly go looking in the library now loaded down with so many weapons not just because it was a little hard to move around in, but because he would draw the attention of the city watch. His intent to harm another adventurer without proof of their evil would have him locked away. Which would waste the whole point of this?!

Sneaking into the back of the inn they were staying at. Tarick couldn’t risk the old man selling him out. No one understands the danger this person possessed. So, he carefully crept on the broad ledge to work the window open. Then checking to make sure he wasn't spotted before sliding inside and closing the window.

"Alright now, where do you keep your secrets?"

Asking himself as Tarick started to shift through their belongings. In the dresser and desks around the beds. Trying to find some clue to their true form or whatever was controlling Ritana, maybe some book of their magic.

Even after tossing about every inch of their things, nothing not one scrap of useable proof or evidence. Not that Tarick was surprised. It just showed how cunning and meticulous Kyuketsuki was about all this. This left Bardic and Rita’s things; could he risk it. If he went through the whole dorm room, then maybe he would find a clue. Yet this would violate another one of their rules of trust though thinking about it who's to say Rita wasn't forced to do the same.

It was an agonizing decision as he started at the corner of the room, finally making a choice as the elf approached her things. Rita would be mad later, but he could earn back her trust. Slowly and gently going through each piece with care.

Untangling the robe, which kept it in such a neat pile and almost gingerly moving said belongings. Tilting swords, Clothes, and armor around along with other tricks of little interest. It was amazing how well Rita could actually have so much stuff stacked so perfectly into just one corner of the room. Now, if only she could do this without being under mind control would be great.

Looking through all the weapons, books, and junk had been so neatly packed into this corner of the room. In a fashion, Ritana would never do it was strange to say, but he missed her messy part of the room things thrown about with little care for how. Tarick found nothing so far in her organized mess till he found a strange necklace.

[detect magic] [detect enchantment]

Feeling triumphant as he looks at this magic item shaped like a heart but with spikes and an intertwisting design. This didn't fit with Rita at all. So it must be what he was looking for it had to be. Now, what did it do? He would have to test it on the way to his next destination. Tarick finally had proof. Still, he needs to find them before he got back to Edstrom to plan their attack.

It was coming together; he just needs to plan this right, so finally, they could be free. Still, where did they go usually, they always left some kind of note or message so the others could find them? If they got separated or were endangered, no matter what, they were still a team. At least for now.

Looking back over the room again. Tarick finally found a note written about where they went.

Note: Dear Tarick, in case you change your mind. We went out and got some missions, then got called away for recon near the lost village. Make sure to get your head together, and remember we stick together Rita.

Ps. If you don't chill out by the time I get back. I'm kicking your ass till I knock some sense into it. Kyuketsuki left you a gift on your bed. It's totally not a new bow I helped make!

Crumbling up the note and tossing it away as he looked at the bow smirking, 'Nice try, but tricks won't work on me.' Picking up the bow and snapping it in half, seeing the magic fade from the wood. Like he was going to get tricked into using a cursed bow or worse. Still, that place was far out of town. He would need to travel at least a day's ride to get there on time.

Stealthily going back out the window into the side of the building, working out a plan if the others got tired out. Then perhaps in a weakened state, they might be able to take on those three yet was so unlikely it was hardly funny.

Though he failed to notice the bird on the nearby roof watching his every move down the wall. Waiting till the elf was on the ground level. To soar over the city, observing them with keen interest as the paranoia had them looking over their shoulders every few minutes. Sticking to the shadows and alleyways all the way back to the building with no windows.

After looking around for the perfect roosting spot to keep surveillance of the area without raising suspicion. Tapper found it funny how tunnel vision seemed to blind these humanoids at times. Not that it was complaining it could get free food for just sitting around watching this elf. All-day and with its natural magic sight, few places in E-Rental could conceal the humanoid from the summons senses.

-Ruined village-

Gazing out at the starry night sky. It was like looking at a treasure box that expanded infinitely something he was sure Blue Planit would have loved to be here to see himself. In fact, all the members of the guild would love to see such a beautiful sight.

Aware of the wind currents breezing by in the night air, the sensation of cold was something Sitabus could not feel. Instead, it was more like a numbed touch than cold. Yet the scent carried by air current was both pleasant and refreshing. Along with hearing the whistling of the wind as the clouds below moved in the stiff breeze.

Indeed a relaxing sight to behold this scene Sitabus could only see depicted in paintings in his old world. Something he longed to see before coming here; but could only be viewed in Nazarick’s 6th floor

At the same time, he would never feel every fiber of his wings stretch and bend to keep himself up to this high as a human. Up here where the moon was bright and bigger above the world, all the people's little problems seemed so small.

Sitabus mind contemplated part of him was excited at the prospect of finally getting a good fight tomorrow, maybe getting to cut loose for once. He was also anxious. If this new threat was genuinely on his level of strength, it would put his team in danger. The problem stemmed mostly from Rita and Bardic. They were below level twenty, which made them the easiest to kill. Then came jade. Anything above level fifty was a danger to her. Least of his worries was Kathrin if he, to be honest, was one of the only people around who had a shot at killing him. And with each passing day, the need to prove his worth as a leader grows even more tremendous.

Which is part of why he flew up here if he kept going, Kyuketsuki might have to choose? He loved both Kathrin and Jade more than his own life, yet they. Their reactional dismissal of humans and all below might lead him to oppose them in time if not ruling over them. It compounds the problem Sitabus himself could not find it in himself to care either if he indeed grew his army, it would consist of demons like a succubus, vampires, and undead, which would need a certain amount of blood meaning sacrificing lives.

As a leader, could he form a country knowing a tribute of blood would need to be given? A meticulous balance would be necessary for this to work without killing the blood donor. Self-control was a vampire's weakness, even in YGGDRASIL. It was written into their very code even as a high elder vampire lord. He had to watch his every step to not want to feel a freshly dead humans blood flow down his gullet.

He supposed the real question was when his truth was exposed. What would he do? Protection of all his servants to Sitabus was the top priority if pushed, he would gladly sacrifice himself for them. Because they were more than NPC's now, they were living breathing people who were under his care as their master to guide and protect them. It is why he bore the responsibility of being called a supreme being without rejecting it because to do so would tarnish their strong feelings.

Oh, he had tried to work up the nerve, but the thought of their heartbroken face broke any resolve he could find. It is why he struggled to return their affection for the last few days. They wanted so much love from him. To feel his cold undead breath, his touch even feels him unite with them in passion.

Love and passion, the one emotion he could still feel aside from cold indifference, the bloodlust of battle, or the inferno of fury at those who dared cross him.

But this distraction could not last as the currents shifted and a scent he knows all too well. Fresh as newly pick roses and natural like rolling around in furled and grass all day. Making his pulse race feeling a need arise.

"Kyuketsuki-sama.” Raising his hand to stop her turning around, seeing gorgeous black hair shine like brilliant blue crystals in the moonlight. Those molten golden eyes sparkling with curiosity and slender framed on a perfect face with juicy lips.

"My dear Kathrin, when we are alone, please call me Sitabus. I think I can trust you enough to tell you my true name, not another one for a vampire. Though it is funny, no one seems to know then again, I am a forgotten one." Leaning closer, feeling the tension in the air as his hand rubbed Kathrin’s chin.

"Of course, lord Sitabus though, why use another name than. Or help these cattle!" Spitting out the words like poison.

Chuckling, oh, yes. Why indeed the one thing Kathrin had yet to truly understand. Pulling Kathrin into a warm embrace while looking at the stars.

"Tell me, do you know. I once started out as a human weak and feeble like those below. But I grew strong first into a lesser vampire. Then all the way up to an elder vampire lord able to manipulate minds and blood like my own body with absolute control over frost and ice. Yet, just as I grow strong, so can others tell me. What do you think is my ultimate goal."

Sitabus stomach trembled. This answer could change the course of future actions. Sitabus had a few different plans, but honestly, he wanted to spend an eternity of life doing something he enjoyed. He wants…no needs, no craves to be a leader deserving of one so devoted and loving as Kathrin. Something he still felt on some level he didn't deserve even if she didn't think so.

"Uh, I can't Sitabus-sama your-“

Kyuketsuki couldn’t let this stand, so he leaned down till their lips met, feeling a massive rush. This was different than before, filled with passion and care letting his hands roam Kathrin’s perfect form. This heat was just too much to contain, grasping her hand filling backside. Under such a clean and spotless maid uniform hid under well-balanced armor.

It felt like the moment lasted for hours till they parted again, still tasting cherry. But in a tight embrace, only clothes and armor separating their full-body contact.

"You may not know this, my dear, but you seem to know my plans almost before me, I could feel it. Now when we kissed so…tell me, my true aim for this world after hearing my heartfelt feeling and everything else you remember."

Kyuketsuki could see her lips tremble, gazing deep into his own eyes like a trance. While her mind worked on decoding some hidden message.

"You want... to build a kingdom were the children of the night may thrive like us. Even if the worms don't deserve it, they shall reach their true potential, and were all dragon scum are banished from?!" Unsettled in her voice though steadfast in her desire to please. Rubbing her body against Kyuketsuki.

Pulling Kathrin close again. "Then you, my dear, shall be the queen of our new kingdom of eternal night." Sitabus let the words just flow out of his heart.

"What about the other two, my love they are so...

Sitabus beamed so considerately and strong. "I can share; after all, there can only be one queen but many wives with you as head of them all!" Teleporting back to the tent for some tension-releasing fun.

-End of Chapter-

Green vulture once silver now gold rank group members. (not including Kyuketsuki, Jade, or Kathrin but assume their gold rank?) all gold rank by this point.

Bardic

Dwarf gold rank adventurer level 15 thick beard standing 3' 5".

Armored warrior lv?

Ax marauder lv?

Armorsmith lv?

Known martial arts skills: rock breaker, iron body, ability boost, greater ability boost

Loyal friends of Rita and Tarick, he loves beer, gold, and adventuring with a blunt personality, has yet to realize the fracturing team dynamic slipt and just wants to have everyone get along.

Ritana

Werecat gold rank adventure level 18 red hair yellow eyes cat ears.

Fighter lv?

Wild caster lv?

Magic sword lv?

Striker lv?

Known martial art skills: heavy strike, twin fold slash, ability boost, greater ability boost

Known spells: 0tier alarm spell, 0tier healing touch, 1st rabbit ears, 1st grasshopper legs, 2nd flame sword, 2nd blindness, 3rd stone skin, 3rd fireball

After mistakenly agreeing to Kathrin gift (and possibly other things hehe), she is now cursed or blessed with lycanthropy depending on how you look at it. A fellow of the pack leader with the ability to give a lesser version of her gift to others through a racial skill. Now devoted follow of the supreme being.

Tarick

Elf gold rank adventurer level 17

Slave lv?

Ranger lv?

Arcana archer lv?

Beast tamer lv?

Forest defender lv?

Known martial arts skills: arrow storm, dead center, drifting seekers, ability boost, greater ability boost

Known spells: 5 1st tire spells, 10 2nd tier spells, 7 3rd tire spells, 3 4th tier spells

The scout and watcher of the team with a keen eye for magic and hidden truths. With a natural night vision and stealth, he can sneak into most places. After much time observing the new members, he has gained the opinion that Kyuketsuki must die because he is evil.