The god of the dead was hard to please.
"I have no way to return to my world. What does it matter?"
'It is possible if you complete the tower.'
My breathing stops for a moment, and I gulp. Real vengeance? A rather inhumane expression covers the nasty thoughts swirling inside.
'Good. Use that as your purpose, motivation. I will see you at the top Artemis.'
Death's departure was followed by teleporting to the intermission zone and numerous system messages.
'Congratulations on passing the third floor!'
'Changes will now be implemented to integrate the sinner to the tower further.'
Changes?
'Missions will no longer show optional quests unless completed by the sinner.'
'Skills will be much harder to obtain but not as hard as after the tutorial floors.'
'Players may now form 'bases.' Please see help for details.'
'Now distributing rewards for floor 3!'
'Received bloodied crown!'
I waited. That was it. Well, that's useless.
'Floor 4 will begin in 48 hours!'
Not wasting a moment I looked up bases in the help menu. Bases could be created and upgraded using currency. They could be used as a shared living space for an individual, or a party. Apparently, the intermission zone would disappear after the tutorial floors.
Opening the base menu I discovered that a base cost 1,000 to start. As for obtaining currency, I could sell items, skills, or… people? That was a can of worms I did not want to think about. To sell one could either do so directly to the tower for less currency or exchange with other players after the tutorial.
Scanning my inventory I had only a couple of options at the moment. My dagger from floor one, the gel fish eggs, and the bloodied crown. The sell menu automatically listed prices of all my skills and items.
Items:
Royal Slayer Dagger 5000
Basic Dagger 100
Leather Armour set 500
Winter Coat set 150
Holster Belt 25
Rope 25
Gel Fish Eggs 800
Bloodied Crown 75
Skills:
Engrave 2500
Sense Intent 2500
Predator(Lv1) 8000
Dumb Beast 2000
Sacrifice(Locked) 1500
My eyes shot up predator could level up?! I haven't even tested what it could do yet. A smirk settled on my face. Other than that the royal slayer dagger was surprising. Maybe it had another feature or something? I ended up selling sacrifice since I very much doubted I would have a good alignment ever again. For items, I sold the bloodied crown and basic dagger. Giving me a total of 1675. I kept the gel fish eggs since slimes weren't easy and without my forgettable skill would be a definite nuisance.
Satisfied with my sales I almost chose the build base button. I should discuss this with Ren and the others first. Then I was struck for a moment. Looking around my intermission room. Why had the clingy cat not popped in yet? Remembering the last floor, color left my face. What if he got hurt again?! My feet moved before reason could stop me. Yanking the connecting door open. The main room was empty but I heard noise in the bedroom. I opened the door still panicked and regretted it immediately.
Ren was standing very naked drying his hair. His momentary look of surprise was replaced by a very happy grin. My eyes couldn't help but wander down and around gulping down saliva. My pale face had heated up.
"Hey, Fern. Like what you see?" A fine purr came out of his lips.
The door slammed on him. I tucked myself into an embarrassed ball at the foot of the door. I never thought… well I knew he was handsome but I didn't think his body would be… I slapped my cheeks hard to regain some intelligence.
"Fuck."
My attempt was only partially successful. Remembering my panic was unnecessary since the intermission zone would heal injuries. The rest of my brain was very much trying not to think about Ren's round butt or large endowment or perfect skin. Slap. My second attempt hurt worse than the first. The sound of a knob turning left my already speeding heart start galloping and on edge.
Ren entered thankfully fully clothed and with a shit eating smile on his face.
"Fern you didn't answer my question. That was rather rude you know." he played off a sad expression like a hurt puppy.
I ignored him and got to business. My face still red.
"How much currency do you have? I have enough for a base but we should decide how to handle funds between us in the future." My breathing was off and it got worse with my cat slowly stalking over looking pleased with himself.
"You okay there Fern? You look like you have a fever and you're out of breath." he feigns concern and holds a hand out for my forehead.
Before I can dodge his hand presses against my skin. My breath hitches and the hand trails down to my cheek playing with my curls. An uncontrolled shiver travels down screaming at me to hit him but another part of me wants attention.
"Cutie. Didn't we promise to try things… your way earlier?"
"Yeah." I flinch the word slipped out instinctively. It sounded alluring. "I mean…" my words catch in my throat as Ren further tempts me moving his face far too close. I could smell the soap.
"Ren?" My voice started to fade from sweet to more commanding.
"Yes..?" He draws it out like a long purr. Moving in to breathe in my scent at my nape.
My fear of touch has always been consistent. No matter the person or intent it didn't matter. First, it was uncomfortable then repulsion, and lastly panic and aggression. But Ren… this guy was bringing out another side to it. Something primal and needy. As Ren breathed me in I licked my lips. Honey colored eyes deepened and darkened. A rather appealing idea crossed my mind and I took it.
"Kneel." The words slipped out sounding predatory with a hint of sweetened sugar. Ren froze for a few far too long moments. He couldn't help but question but I could hear his excitement.
"What did you say?"
My hands trembled but still reached out to his hair and tugged down. His whole body shivered. I could hear his breathing, quickening. So I replied.
"Get on your knees and please me."
Slow hands moved down to my hips as he descended. His now feline eyes had locked on me. I rubbed my fingers through his hair and then tilted him forward. His eyes now focused on my crotch. I felt his breath and then his nose rubbing.
"Hah." A little sigh escaped me.
It was enough of an encouragement for Ren to start licking over the fabric. His tongue was going up and down as if lapping at milk. My cock hardened underneath his attention. Seeing my excitement Ren pulled my pants down with his teeth to reveal my erection. He gasped and looked up at me seductively as he rubbed the tip with his cheek. He kept rubbing cheek to cheek for too long.
Impatient I tightened my grip in his hair. Pushing him closer. He chuckled and opened his mouth to encircle the tip. Then he licked and sucked his way up and down slowly. So slowly. His hands had started to wander. One going under my shirt feeling around. The other started groping my butt. One particularly rough squeeze made me moan. Ren sped up his hand movements along with his sucking. My hips in excitement began to slowly press further in his mouth. Pressing his head down on it. Our movements synced up with his head bobbing, matching the movement of my hips. Then I gasped Ren's hand had reached a nipple and began to play. Twisting and rubbing. My building frustration took a turn the pressure becoming unbearable. I grabbed Ren's head with both hands my words feral sounding.
"Try not to choke babe."
Ren couldn't respond at all as my hips bucked my cock deep into his mouth. His hands held for dear life digging into my ass. A final thrust inward and I let out a moan releasing my cum. Pulling out, our heavy breathes filled the air. Ren's chest pounding to regain the air it lost. His mouth had drool and cum dripping down as he licked his lips trying to retain it. His pants were soaked but he was still hard as hell. The sight was enough to get me excited all over again.
"Fern." He was desperate. "I haven't cum yet."
My eyes widened in surprise. Then his pants… that's precum? I went to the floor and kissed my man. Our tongues twined and swirled around. I could taste my seed still inside. He didn't touch me even though he wanted to so badly. I had to taunt him with it.
"What do you want babe?"
"You. I want you. Please?"
His panting, his hard cock. I wanted to see more. I needed more.
"Strip." My command was not on deaf ears.
His shirt removed revealed light muscle and a lighter frame. My fingers traced his skin from his belly button to his throat. Then back down to his hard nipples. I rubbed them as he attempted to remove his pants. My distraction stopped him and he breathed raggedly. My lips taking in one of his peaks. Wetting the surface while my hands working his other nipple and plump butt.
"Fern, please!" His rather loud begging turned me on.
Snapping I pull back to shove him to the floor. I decided to unwrap him myself. My hands pulling off his pants and underwear. I froze to admire his full body. The words flowed out so easily.
"Ren. I want to be inside you."