“I haven't decided yet – I am still considering my options.” The elf replies. As the three of them set up camp Avella notices the mercenary looking at her a few times, seemingly thinking about something. “Considering how helpful you have been 50 Gil less won't be a problem.” Victoria replies before her husband has the chance to. “Very well, I will have the paperwork prepared right away.” Edward tells her, but does not move to take the money. “Come back tomorrow with the money and we'll finalize the purchase.” He gives her an apologetic look. “I am sorry for making you wait, but if the paperwork is not perfect we might all get in trouble later. Better to take a bit longer but be sure that everything is in order. In fact, let's say that the 50 Gil additional discount is compensation for making you wait.” “Is there anything else? Because if not, I'd like to borrow Ida for a bit.” Victoria says as she looks at Ida. “Nothing I can think of.” The lord also looks at her, waiting to find out if she has any more questions or requests.
(I guess you mean here "Marda looking at her", right?) Avella looked at mercenary, as he was thinking about something. Maybe about her proposal? "Yes? Do you want to say something Lathrul?" She asked curiosity, as make supper.
Ida considered it for a moment, then nodded her head. Her situation commanded her to be paranoid. Now, was a good time for nobles to strike. "The money is already here. No reason to carry it around." She said not making a move to take the money back. After all, wouldn't it be tragic if she was suddenly robbed? You have no money dear? Oh dear, I guess you can' pay for the land... but don't worry - we can come up with something... you see there is this one job, then another, smaller - and the final. She wasn't going through this again. "It would be safest to leave it here - I would only request a paper that indeed, I made a payment for the land, with your seal on it." Ida smiled sympathetically. Then she turned to Victoria. "I would ask if it would take a long time, Lady Victoria - I have yet business to take care of." She said to the blond MILF politely. The woman was a bad influence, and Ida was almost certain that the bitch would try something again.
“Worried that someone might rob you? I'd like to think that Marika is safe enough to not have to worry about such things, but I can understand not wanting to take any chances. Very well, give me a moment.” The young lord takes out a blank sheet of paper and quickly writes something on it, then signs it and hands it over to her, to read and sign as well. Looking at the written text Ida sees that it is a standard note confirming that she has made an advance payment of 950 Gil for the land she wants to buy. Once she has signed it the lord takes the money and lets her keep the note (after putting his seal on it, of course). “No need to worry, it won't take long, my dear.” Victoria reassures her.
Ganith doesn't really care about the burning man's suffering as he turns his attention to the woman tied to the tree. It's a good thing that he'd gotten laid last night, or he may have considered something a bit more nefarious. Good for her anyway... After a moment of fondly regarding her naked body, he steps forward and unties her. Ignoring the screams of the man behind him.
“Yes, but... let's talk about it later. Maybe before we go to sleep.” The elf focuses on helping around the camp. “I'll set up the same protective spell as yesterday, so we don't need to worry about forest animals.” Marda reassures them. The woman is weak and has trouble standing – it seems the men have been raping her for a while. “Thank you...” she looks around and quickly finds her discarded clothes, then slowly puts them on. “My name is Asuka.” She begins once she is dressed. “I chased those murderous bastards all the way to here and finally caught up to them. They had some sort of paralysis poison on their weapons. I killed four of them, but then one got lucky and... well, you saw.” She sighs, then looks at him. “So, who are you and what brings you here?” The woman asks, sounding curious. Behind them the screaming stops at least – seems like the burning man finally died.
"Sorry for the lack of confidence, but I faced too many cultists recently to believe the safety of this place." Ida shrugged. As she received the note, she nodded her head in acceptance. She then turned to Victoria and nodded her head. "Very well - let's hear it." She said, not impatiently, but wanting it to have out of her way as quickly as possible. If this was another job - she would easily refuse it.
"Thank you Marda, you are best." Avella said, as they eat their modest supper and after while, they decided to get into their tents, Marda in her own and both elf in another. Avella made a pray, to Everlight before going to sleep, this time she removed her armor and most clothes, staying only in shirt and pantiens. She cover herself into blanket. "So, what do you wanted to talk?" She asked him again.
Arthuria hurries over and gently helps her Off The weird shaped Stone. "Its ok...im really sorry. I Hope this wasnt for nothing"
“That's fair. This area has proven to be a lot more dangerous than initially believed.” Edward nods, accepting the explanation. “Let's leave my darling to his work. Come.” Walking quickly Victoria leads her to the second floor, but not to the library. This time they go to what appears to be an empty guest bedroom. As soon as the door closes behind them the lady turns to face Ida. “Correct me if I am wrong, my dear, but it seems to me like we have made a bad impression,” she begins, “you probably think that we are using you and do not appreciate your help. I assure you, that is not the case – we very much appreciate everything you have done for us. Still, I understand if you are unhappy with us, and I'd like to apologize to you...” she pulls Ida close, “with my body.” She whispers the words in her ear. “Well...” The mercenary coughs in his hand, searching for the right words. “You seemed very interested in having the necklace and returning it personally. I assume this is important to you, am I right?” She notices him looking at the parts of her body that are not hidden by the blanket. “Well, I could be... persuaded to let you keep the box.” He watches her reaction carefully. “I apologize if I come off as too forceful – normally I would invite you to dinner first, but it has been a while since I have enjoyed the company of a pretty girl... and since we don't know what awaits us back in the village I'd rather not take chances.” “Thank you. That was... more exhausting than I expected. I am not doing this again, even if it felt good.” Sara blushes as she admits the last part. “Give me a little bit to recover...” Thankfully the portal is in no hurry to close. Once the housewife has recovered enough she grabs Arthuria's hand. “Alright, let's see if this will bring us back to Marika. Lead the way, noble knight.”
Her aggression continuing to be rewarded, Lydia tries to stay close to her enemy and recklessly slashes at the woman's thigh, more than willing to take a blow in order to deliver one which may finish her opponent off.
Spoiler: Attack 1d100 = 95 Lydia's Short Swords: +10 Total: 105 1d100 = 28 Opponent's Short Swords: +20 Total: 48 Lydia's reckless attack pays off and she manages to take out her opponent without getting hit in return. Almost as soon as the defeated warrior falls down the door to the cottage opens and another steps out, almost identical to the one just defeated, except this one has a short sword in one hand and a small round wooden shield in the other. Without saying anything the woman takes a defensive stance.
"Lets pray that this is the end of it. Only one way to find Out" Arthuria looks at her and nods before they both Jump trough The Magic Portal.
Avella in first reaction put hand on her sword, ready to defend herself from assault. But Lathrel didn't make a move, only make proposal to her. "Look... you are right, it is important to me of personal reasons." She just said, holding her sword in one hand and fixing blanket in another. Avella didn't want to admit it, that sex didn't scared her like fact, that in the time he would see at least part of her nude. But wait, did she realy mean to whoring herself for the chance to earn her place in father eyes? She didn't know, what she should do next. "Well... I understand your point of view... And I get it in mind. " She said whisper and looking in the way where is tent of Marda. "So, I will keep the box, without any questions? If that so, we have to wait at least hour or two, to let Marde asleep, so try to keep it quiet. Secend, I want to make it under blanket." She said with fake confidence, while in reality she was shy about what is going to happen and letting elf take iniciative.
Hmm, a hero of justice kind of girl, Ganith thought. Maybe he should have left her tied up... regardless the damage was done. "My name is Ganith. I'm more or less a simple traveller and adventurer looking to make something of himself in the land of opportunity, Marika. Right now im simply trying to find some flowers for a local and happ3nes by chance to stumble onto these ruffians."
How do I deal with a shield... Maybe trickery? "How many more of you are in there, love?" Lydia steps at an angle to her left, circling around the newcomer until the cabin's wall is guarding the thief's left side. Then, she feigns a horizontal slash towards the woman's torso before redirecting her blade downward to strike her opponent's leg.
Ida Baade stiffened. 'Manipulating bitch!' she thought. Slowly she moved behind the noblewoman, she reached and slid her hand to the woman's corset. She pulled it down, allowing the breasts to slide out of the clothes. Gently, she started massaging her breast, groping it, squeezing, rolling the nipple between her fingers. "That is true, that you made a bad impression." Ida slid her hand under the woman's dress, gripping her pussy, not too gently. "Constant changes of rewards, changes of conditions after the completion of missions, forgetting parts of the mission..." She slid her fingers inside the woman's snatch, her nails scratching her insides - the sensitive spots. "The moment the Lord declared that instead of awarding me land, as you promised, it will be sold to me with a discount, I felt as if you slapped me, spat on me and expected to be thanked." She started moving her fingers faster, groping the flesh more firmly but not painfully. She continued until Victoria was panting with need, nearing her peak. "Your body is... satisfying to use for pleasure." Ida slowly lowered her lips to Victoria's ear. "But nowhere near that I would accept it as adequate compensation for the 'impression' you made." Ida snarled lightly pushing the lady, so she fell to the floor before she had a chance to climax. "If that is all, I shall take my leave." Ida said in a neutral tone. "Lady Victoria." she bowed her head lightly and left the room, leaving the panting, flushed noble MILF on the floor. The necromancer locked the door behind her and started walking. Victoria and her husband made a bad impression. It showed her just how lucky she was to have someone like Baroness Livina Kühne as her mistress. She did use her body as a reward as well, but once she gave a word, she never changed or broke it - it was a duty of a noble she used to say to represent higher standards. A small smile formed on Ida's lips - this showed just how petty the local nobles were in comparison to her former mistress. The sexy Necromancer quite liked the sight of MILF blond kneeling on the floor, breasts out of her corset, hard erect nipples, skirt pushed to the side showing hairless pussy, hand raised reaching out to her, wanting to say something, her body red from excitement, tears of desperation for sexual release gathered in her eyes. The next time she would fuck Victoria, she would have the naked noblewoman on her knees and in chains - Ida would not accept this witch as someone worth following... or serving. Yes... she realised that this was the right choice. She would not be taking more jobs from these nobles, that was for sure. She could never be sure of how they would try to manipulate the deal... As she passed a familiar blue-haired maid she waved to her. Anya... was her name? "Your mistress is in a guest room on the second floor. I think she needs someone to, how should I put it, help to release some steam~" Ida winked to the maid, then left the mansion. Immediately her mood changed. Maybe she made mistake... maybe the scorned noblewoman would seek revenge... "Wright..." She said quietly, to her servant, making sure no one was listening. The ghost was invisible, so there was no problem there at least. "Observe Lady Victoria. Report to me her actions when she goes to sleep... or if she sends someone to act against me. Stay undetected." A moment later she felt the spirit move, to execute her order. She considered the situation for a moment. If it came to worst, she would have Wright simply assassinate the nobles... that would either remove assassins from her or worst case, buy her time to relocate. But maybe... the two were really clumsy and they would keep their word and prepare the papers of ownership. Maybe she should start recruiting? She would surely find a few beggar or homeless lasses ready to work and give their loyalty to someone reaching out to them and giving them a better life. Something to think about in future. Or maybe now~ With a light hum, Ida decided to walk around the streets and check for possible female recruits, before making her way to her carriage and studying the book of magic. She searched for something to help her with spying and sex... necromantic sex magic. She wondered if there was even something like that. The next day, she went back to the mansion to meet Lord Edward.
"The former? Yes, the old man still had quite the stamina left, even in his advanced age." Anton nods, this time he turns the elderly into his image, making full use of Lusserina's arousal. All while his index finger slowly teases her asshole, "Oh my, it seems that you're not feeling well. Should we save this story for next time?" He asked with a wolfish grin, "Or shall we head to your bedroom, so that you can lie down." He added, reminding Lusserina how the "noblewoman's" orgasmic torture happened in her own chambers.
"Ah!" Mylea jumps a little, before facing the dryad. "Little sister?" She asks questioningly. Does she...know? Shaking her head, she gets to the point. "I'm looking for a young man - he's been planting flowers along the river bank. Foreign species, some toxic, some aphrodisiac, and some medicinal."
For a brief moment the two women are surrounded by the color green, then they find themselves back in Marika, close to where Arthuria found the gem... and about a step above the ground. Sara yelps in surprise as gravity does its thing and both women fall down, much to the surprise of all the nearby guards. Their sudden appearance causes a bit of a commotion, but things calm down soon, after a guard goes and gets Captain Garlan. Another guard goes and brings Sara's husband, who is very happy to see his missing wife again. Some twenty minutes later Arthuria, Sara, and Sara's husband are inside a rather small room in the barracks. “I see... so that's what happened...” the captain nods thoughtfully, having just heard what happened (except for the part where Sara had to ride a stone dildo). “I'm gad you were able to find your way back, and even rescue Sara along the way. Some four hours ago a pair of guards saw you vanish, and we have been trying to figure out what happened, but we were not having much luck.” He informs Arthuria. “Well, take some rest. After that there are some recruits that need to be trained in properly using swords, if you are up for it.” He then looks at Sara and her husband. “You should go home and take it easy. You have earned some rest after everything you have been through. The lord will probably want to speak with you and hear what happened, but that will be later, likely tomorrow.” “Well, I do need some of the reward money too. Can't afford to give you the whole amount, I am afraid.” The elf gives her an apologetic look. “Anyway, while waiting how about you tell me a bit more about yourself? Where you are from, why you are here... what sort of sexual stuff you like and don't like... I want you to enjoy yourself. Where I come from men are expected to at least try to make their partners feel good.” “Well, there is a reward for the heads of these guys, which is why I was chasing them in the first place. Seeing as you killed half of them I think it is only fair that you get half the money.” Asuka tells him as she takes out a dagger and starts removing the dead guys' ears. “Client's demand.” She explains as she works. “I'm not very good with herbs, but if you tell me what you are looking for I will try to help you find it. Two sets of eyes being better than one, and all that...” “Depends on what you mean.” The woman gives a rather cryptic answer as she keeps turning to face Lydia. Spoiler: Lydia's Attack 1d100 = 68 Lydia's Short Swords Skill: +10 Total: 78 1d100 = 93 Opponent's Short Swords Skill: +10 Shield: +10 Total: 113 Spoiler: Enemy Counterattack 1d100 = 70 Lydia's Short Swords Skill: +10 Total: 80 1d100 = 45 Opponent's Short Swords Skill: +10 Total: 55 Maybe it is the shield throwing her off, or maybe it is just Lydia still being inexperienced, but her first attack doesn't go as well as she would have liked, the woman easily deflecting her blade with the small shield. Thankfully she is unable to properly capitalize and Lydia is able to dodge the retaliation. Spoiler: Lydia Attack 1d100 = 86 Lydia's Short Swords Skill: +10 Total: 96 1d100 = 8 Opponent's Short Swords Skill: +10 Shield: +10 Total: 28 Lydia's second attempt goes much better and she is able to strike the woman's leg as intended. Again there is no wound, but the warrior grimaces in pain and jumps away, putting some distance between them. If this one is the same as the previous, then two more good hits will be enough to take her out. To Ida's disappointment things don't go quite the way she would have liked. Spoiler: Ida's Search for recruits 1d100 = 46 First she finds no potential servants during her walk. Maybe she searches the wrong parts of the village, maybe this is a bad time, or maybe she is just unlucky, but she finds no one. Spoiler: Ida's Magic Research 1d100 = 13 Magical tome of necromancy: +10 Knowledge: Necromancy: +10 Total: 33 Then she has no luck finding anything of use in the tome. There is a spell for spying on people by looking through the eyes of the dead, but that is very situational. There are some spells that can make an undead more tempting, as long as that undead is already at least a little tempting (so won't work on a rotting zombie or a skeleton, for example). And there is mention of tattoos to increase one's power at the cost of getting hornier the more the person uses them (her own tattoos seem like a more advanced version of that). Spoiler: Ida's Rest 1d100 = 38 Finally, Ida is not disturbed during the night, but ends up having dreams... very arousing dreams. First is a dream of her fucking the naked Victoria from behind while the Queen watches... then the dream changes: Ida is now on her back, Victoria is on top of her, riding Ida's strap-on, and the Queen is behind her, fucking the slutty blonde MILF's ass... then the dream changes again. Now it is Ida getting fucked from behind by her mistress, Baroness Livina Kühne. At the same time Ida is busy eating out the Queen's pussy... Ida wakes up very horny, her pussy wet with arousal. She remembers only fragments of her dream, but there is one thing she recalls for certain: neither her, nor Victoria, were allowed to cum in the dream. The final piece of bad news comes from her wraith. It has been unable to do anything, as there are wards against undead that prevented it from entering the mansion. Maybe it is because of the elven necromancers known to be in the area, or maybe the lord and lady are just being cautious, but it seems her undead won't be able to enter the mansion. At least the lord has some good news for her – in the form of the needed paperwork. Reading through it Ida sees that everything is in order, the only thing required to finalize the deal is her signature at a few places. Once that is done she will own the land, as agreed the previous day. Spoiler: Willpower 1d100 = 57 Stubborn: +10 Horny: -10 Total: 57 Lusserina hesitates for a few long moments. “No, I... I'm fine. I... don't need to lie down.” She manages to say, after clearly fighting with herself. “Let's stay here for now. Continue the story.” Despite her attempts to sound firm her voice sounds almost begging as she says the last line. The dryad chuckles, apparently amused by her reaction. “It may surprise you, but you are not the first half-dryad I see, young one.” She tells her, but does not elaborate. “I believe I have seen the young man in question. His hair is dyed a different color every time, though I am not sure what the point of that is. Sometimes he is in the company of an older, scarred man. I have not seen either of them today, but if you are lucky one of them might drop by before sunset.”[/spoiler]
