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COMMENTS:
Caladbolg1[wattpad]:This is genuinely an amazing book. While yes sex is the main selling point (its MGE it going to be) the way you flesh out the story and characters themselves with character building is amazing. I am incredibly excited to see where you take this author!
AVIP: Thanks dude, your comment made my day.
Jetsmillion[questionablequesting]:At some point you'll need to get a cloning ability or find a way to extend your corruption recovery to more men to keep this budding settlement satisfied.
Edit: Maybe look to bed a commander or noble type monster girl. A subordinate ability seems like the best bet to extend the systems protection.
AVIP: Uuuuuuhh, I like that idea, I like that a lot. Next Arc: "KING MAKER!"
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[Jason]
It's early morning as we walk through a forest saturated with mamono mana. We're close to the same region where Lindana used to sleep, but heading in a different direction.
I let out a loud yawn, the morning air sharp and cold in the woods. Rubbing my eyes, I try to shake off the exhaustion. I didn't sleep well or much, and my sore body cracks with every step. My mind's a fog, clouding every thought.
Valthora, walking beside me, wastes no time lecturing me.
"You're so irresponsible, Jason. Going out on a mission this tired is dangerous, you know?" Her voice is a mix of concern and playfulness that makes her like a mother scolding her baby.
A vein twitches in my forehead as I slowly turn to glare at Valthora.
"You're absolutely right, my dear Val-chan," I say sweetly, but my tone drips with sarcasm. The irritated edge in my voice makes the Tarrasque mamono take a step back. "But I find it funny that one of the reasons I didn't get any sleep is now lecturing me first thing in the morning!"
The powerful four-armed mamono shrinks back and avoids eye contact, realizing how hypocritical she sounds.
"Quit whining," grumbles the newbie rambo mamono in our party. "You didn't sleep? Suck it up and be a man. Suffer in silence, you piece of crap."
I shoot a glare at the short terror dressed like a vieticoong fighter and RPG Ranger. But instead of engaging her I sigh and pull up the party window.
[PARTY MANAGER]
[Zyss]
Species: Gremlin
Class: Inventor – Lv. 20
Status:
Summon - Item Share - Exp Share - Mamono Evolution
[Lindana]
Species: Cursed Sword
Class: Sword Champion – Lv. 69
Status: Unstable
Summon - Item Share - Exp Share - Mamono Evolution
[Valthora]
Species: Tarrasque
Class: Titan Mauler – Lv. 35
Status:
Summon - Item Share - Exp Share - Mamono Evolution
[Tyss]
Species: Goblin
Class: Deceptive Merchant – Lv. 29
Status:
Summon - Item Share - Exp Share - Mamono Evolution
[Kyss]
Species: Goblin
Class: Jungle Fighter – Lv. 21
Status:
Summon - Item Share - Exp Share - Mamono Evolution
[PARTY MANAGER]
With Artoria absent and an extra party slot unlocked, I had two free spots that I filled with the goblin sisters, Kyss and Tyss.
'Zyss leveled up quite a bit,' I think silently. 'She didn't fight the lich, so all those levels must be from her work in the town? Does that mean mamonos can level up outside of combat?'
Seeing Tyss's level makes me think her high number comes from being a skilled merchant, that's quite impressive for someone limited to interact with most humans.
"Oooh noooo." Tyss moans dramatically, covering her face. "There's a thirsty human staring at me."
"What?" I ask, confused.
"Just kidding, Jason," Tyss says with a smug grin. "You banged six different mamonos yesterday, at least twice each, and now you're still eyeing me this morning?"
"What are you even talking about?" I say, raising an eyebrow.
"Don't play dumb, you dumbass," the goblin giggles. "Caught you sneaking glances at my tiny sexy butt. You want another round, huh?" She gives her hips a provocative wiggle. "Still hungry…" she adds, licking her lips. "I don't even know how my sweet baby sister survives living with an insatiable monster like you."
"Tysss!" Zyss yells, clearly embarrassed by her sister.
Before I came to this world, I was never into loli-type girls like Tyss. But now? I want nothing more than to climb on top of that goblin and make her scream my name while I-.
BONK!
A loud smack interrupts my thoughts. It was Valthora who gave Tyss a "gentle" hammer bop on the head.
"OUCH!" the goblin cries, eyes welling with tears. "Was that really necessary?"
"Hmph," Valthora grunts, holstering her hammer. "Judging by the smell Jason was starting to give off, yeah, it was."
"Um, Val?" I say, raising a brow. "Did you just say… you smelled me?"
Her face turns tomato-red as she stammers:
"I-I can smell things b-better now," she says, waving her four arms in a panic. "A-and I kinda maybe picked up on the scent of your… you know-."
"HARD DICK!" Lindana shouts, bursting out cackling. Valthora hides her face with all four hands.
Just as the situation reaches peak awkwardness, we hear rustling leaves, snapping branches, and a primal shout.
"REE-REE-REE!"
Suddenly, a troop of brown-furred chimpanzees leap from the trees, screeching aggressively. They pound their chests and bare their teeth. But these aren't normal chimps. Their glowing eyes and coordinated movements show a supernatural intelligence.
"Get ready!" I shout,drawing my short sword and reading my shield for battle.
Lindana chuckles beside.
"Aww, how cute. Look, there are a few goblins trying to scare us." She says in a mocking tone.
Irritated, Tyss and Kyss both yell in unison:
"FUCK YOU!"
Lindana shrugs with a mischievous grin... until something brown smacks her in the face.
SPLAT!
The stench hits immediately, some kind of awful paste splattered across her face, the smell is clearly what it looks like..
"AH HEE HEE HEE HEE!" laughs the chimps from above.
Frozen in shock, Lindana slowly wipes the mess from her face. Her expression twists into pure rage. Her cursed sword glows with dark energy, responding to her fury.
"I'M GONNA KILL EVERY LAST ONE OF YOU FILTHY MONKEYS!" she screams, charging the trees.
"Lindana, wait!" I call out. "They're already gone… And they're chimpanzees, not monkeys. Monkeys have tails."
"Yeah, I don't think she cares about taxonomy," Tyss mutters sarcastically.
Lindana continues slashing through trees, chasing shadows. The sound of blades cutting wood echoes through the forest.
"Lindana, stop!" I yell. "You're wrecking the forest for no reason!"
She whirls on me, eyes blazing with fury.
"They humiliated me, Darling!" she growls. "I'll use their fresh blood to wash away my shame!"
She is very out of her own, I have no other alternative. I take a deep breath and shout:
"SHUT UP YOU CRAZY BITCH!"
She freezes. The whole group stares, wide-eyed. Even the forest seems to fall silent, the only sound is my heavy breathing.
Lindana stares at me, her red eyes wide. Her sword pulses with her emotion. Tyss and Kyss glance at each other nervously. Valthora and Zyss both look serious.
"Darling, why-."
"Enough," I say, cutting her off. "We're here looking for a mamono with nature powers, and you're chopping trees for no reason? What if I tried making peace with you, but started by busting down your front door?"
Lindana blinks, the anger in her expression giving way to realization. She lowers her sword; the glow fades.
"You're right, Darling," she says quietly. "I lost control… I super promise it won't happen again."
I nod, satisfied, and turn back to the group.
"Let's move out," I say firmly. "We've got a long journey ahead. No time to waste."
Everyone agrees, and we press forward as the forest gradually returns to life around us. I feel their eyes on me, but I don't care. My reaction was necessary.
[Lindana]
I walk in silence, my eyes locked on Jason's back. The forest around us blurs into greens and browns, but I'm focused only on him.
After a few minutes of quiet, Zyss breaks the silence with a hesitant question.
"You okay?" the gremlin asks me gently.
Without taking my eyes off the leather-armored human, I respond in a flat tone.
"He didn't do anything wrong." I speak softly, almost in a whisper. "He just scolded me… without hitting me or even touching me."
"I know," Zyss says, nodding. "But Jason usually doesn't act like that. That's why I'm asking if you're alright."
My answer is direct and blunt.
"No. I'm not."
The response stuns her. Zyss's eyes widen in shock.
"Then tell me, Lindana," the tiny redhead pleads. "Tell me how you really feel?"
I answer while still staring at Jason, voice barely a whisper:
"I'm soaking wet."
Zyss blinks, confused.
"What?"
"The way Darling scolded me... it left me so flustered and hot," I admit, starting to breathe heavily, my face turning red.
Zyss sighs giggle, clearly disappointed.
"Seriously, Lindana? I was actually worried about you, and you're thinking about that?"
I shrug, a small smirk forming at the corner of my mouth.
"Can't help it, Zyss. He has that effect on me," I reply with a lustful grin, nearly drooling. "I keep wondering what he'd do if he got even angrier. Would he spank me? Spit on me? Maybe he could even choke while fucking me into submission."
Zyss rolls her eyes and storms off muttering.
"Am I seriously the only normal girl in this group?"
[Artoria]
Standing in the middle of the training field, watching the orcs in action, and I must say, this is going way smoother than I expected.
Orcs are usually as wild, chaotic, and undisciplined as mamonos can be. Yet now, they follow my commands with surprising readiness.
Before he left, my Lord assigned me through his Citadel system as Drill Sergeant, linked to the Training Barracks, with the orcs registered as Recruits.
It's as if some kind of invisible magical force is making them more receptive to my orders, something orcs typically resist unless they're dealing with a High Orc or their bonded mate.
"Form two lines!" I command, my voice ringing across the field. The orcs quickly line up, their muscular, pink-toned bodies gleaming under the sun.
"March!" I order, and they move in perfect sync, their heavy footsteps pounding the ground.
I watch every movement, every detail. It's impressive, these once rebellious warriors are now so obedient. Is it truly Jason's power influencing them, even from so far away?
"Halt!" I shout, and they freeze immediately, poised for the next command.
"Present arms!" They raise their steel-tipped spears and heavy wooden shields, crafted by Zyss herself.
The spears are basic, but the fact that a tiny gremlin like Zyss produced so many in such a short time with a small makeshift forge? That's remarkable.
"It's kind of scary to imagine what Zyss could do with a real workshop," I mumble to myself.
Turning back to the orcs, I decide it's time to step up their training.
"Let's move on to shield wall formations!" I declare. "If you master these, you'll be able to face larger, uncoordinated enemies and crush them!"
A light sparks in their eyes. Determination. Purpose.
"Heh," I chuckle under my breath. "They sure don't look like orcs anymore."
[Jason]
We keep walking through the forest, the crunch of dry leaves under my boots a steady sound. The air is thick with mana, but something feels… off.
No animals. No movement in the bushes or tree branches. Just a soft breeze rustling the treetops.
"Weird," I mutter. "The deeper we go, the less dense the forest gets. The trees and roots are out of our way… It's getting easier to walk. Like something is guiding us."
Lindana raises an eyebrow.
"Guiding us? What do you mean, Darling?" She questions with a slight red blush on her cheeks.
"Thi is the opposite of what I expected," I reply, frowning. "No predators. No obstacles. It's like we're being led somewhere."
"By who?" Valthora asks.
I think for a few seconds before saying:
"I think by the forest itself."
As soon as I finish speaking, a creaking sound echoes around us.
KREEEEEEEEK!
The forest comes alive. Trees ahead begin to shift as if dancing to a silent rhythm. Branches twist and part, revealing a clear path.
Lindana lifts her sword, Valthora readies her hammers, and Zyss draws her repeating crossbow. Tyss and Kyss just gape at the sight.
Valthora steps forward, chest out and ready for combat, but I stop her.
"Wait, Val." My voice is firm, leaving no room for argument. "I think they're… making a path for us."
The trees continue shifting, opening a broader, welcoming route.
"That's new," Lindana mutters warily, sword still raised, though her stance softens. "Are we following this?"
I nod and lead the way.
As we move along the freshly opened trail, the forest changes. The once-shadowy canopy gives way to sunlight that filters through the leaves, casting golden patterns on the ground. The air grows lighter, fresher, and sweet with the scent of wildflowers.
Birds appear, chirping tunes straight out of a fairy tale. They hop between branches, their feathers glowing in the sunlight. Squirrels and rabbits peek out from the underbrush, curious but unafraid.
"This is… unexpected," I whisper, awestruck. The forest, once eerie, now feels like something out of an old-school fairy tale movie, when disney was good. "Feels like we wandered into a scene from Snow White."
Lindana lowers her sword, her red eyes reflecting the soft glow.
"It's beautiful, Darling."
Valthora remains alert, but noticeably more relaxed as she scans the surroundings.
"We're being welcomed. But by what?"
We follow the path deeper into this enchanted woodland until the trees part to reveal a breathtaking clearing.
At its center stands a massive tree, majestic and ancient. It dwarfs every other tree we've seen. Its trunk is thick and powerful, roots sprawling out like pulsing veins. Its canopy is lush, vibrant, and stretches so high it nearly touches the sky.
"Unbelievable," I breathe, frozen by the sight. "It's… magnificent."
"Thank you, sweet little human," coos a gentle, melodious voice.
Everyone draws their weapons, instincts kicking in.
"Hold on," I say softly, raising a hand. "Let's hear her out."
The melodious voice speaks again:
"I mean you no harm, darling. I only wish to give you and your friends the warmest welcome to my forest."
The massive tree in front of us shifts. Its trunk twists, and from it emerges one of the most stunning women I've ever seen.
She's tall, with breasts as full as Clarabella's, but her radiant skin makes her look like a goddess who's never done a day of labor in her life.
Her long green hair flows in the wind, and her curvy figure is wrapped in leaves that hug her form perfectly.
With a radiant smile that dances in her eyes, the mysterious mamono steps forward.
"I'm Lorien Wildwood," she purrs softly. "And this enchanted place… is my little piece of green heaven. Welcome, my dears."
Curious to know if this was the mamono we sought to turn to Tyss.
"Is it her we are looking for?" I ask Glancing at the Goblin.
But to my surprise, Tyss is speechless for the first time in his life.
"Tyss?" I question bringing my hand to Goblin's shoulder.
She is sweating cold, glazed eyes with vision of the mamono in front of us. Swallowing dry, she can finally say something.
"An Elder Dryad." Tyss stammers in awe.
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E ai gurizada…
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Chapter 28 - Crazy woods
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Chapter 30 - 2 New Species
Chapter 31 - It stretches and hurts
Chapter 32 - Something to remember
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