Ep04: Alex's Day <Side: Alex Leiz>
I am Alex Leiz. Along with Clarice and Mel, fellow adventurers from the east, I've been actively working as an adventurer party for over a year now.
Back when I was young, I lost my one and only little brother to a monster. Drowning in guilt for failing to protect him, I slowly crumbled away. But Clarice and Mel came to my side, and that's how I was able to stand back up.
From that moment, I gained a single goal: to defeat the monster that brutally slaughtered my brother—the Demon King, its leader...
Fortunately, our party had been sailing smoothly without any physical impairments or missing members.
Fisherman's Moon - Day 13 (Morning to Noon)
On a day when we were steadily completing requests without issue, we discovered a treasure chest inside a cave while subjugating cave wolves.
I didn't sense anything from it myself, but Clarice said it was an item imbued with the Goddess's Blessing. Hearing that, I thought it must be a miracle from the Goddess.
But... the moment I touched it, a sharp electric current started flowing from my fingers.
At first, I figured it was because of the Goddess's Blessing—something only her devotees could equip.
However, even Mel, who doesn't believe in the Goddess, touched it without any problem. So we concluded the equipment was "for women only."
That was the only connection between the two non-believers.
"It's really fine, I swear? Besides, that stuff's women's gear anyway—I couldn't equip it. Mel, hurry up and pick yours."
Maybe at that moment, I felt a twinge of disappointment toward the Goddess. I'd worked just as hard as Clarice or Mel as a party member... and yet I couldn't even touch it.
In any case, Clarice and Mel each equipped their Goddess-blessed accessories, and we safely completed the request that day.
"If Alex insists... I'll take this ring. The earrings kinda scare me, somehow."
"Then I'll take the earrings~ Even if they do look kinda ominous with that purple color~"
Afterward, we split the guild payout, ran into Raysi, and during personal maintenance time, I took my blood-soaked gladius and armor to the blacksmith for inspection.
Then, at the inn for dinner, we discussed the next request and I apologized for taking a lower-level one due to my personal reasons...
Lots happened just yesterday.
Leaving Clarice, who went up first, Mel and I chatted idly, said our goodnights, and headed to our rooms.
I had a small room to myself, so I cleaned up without worrying about anyone and fell right asleep.
Fisherman's Moon - Day 14 (Morning)
Today's such a wonderful morning♡♥ The Goddess remade my body with her blessing!
And she even personally blessed Mel, who isn't even a devotee♡♥ How merciful she is♡♥
I can understand for me, but to bless even Mel, who doesn't follow her...!
"Anyway, Mel. Let's get ready♡♥ Alex is waiting. Put some clothes on too."
"U-Uh♡♥ Just a sec, just wait a bit... Ehehe, gotta savor this body first♡♥"
Mel was lost in admiration of her transformed body. Thanks to that, my bed soaked in love juices didn't get noticed♡♥
I hurriedly tried changing from pajamas to my nun outfit...
"Huh? The clothes don't fit..."
Well, of course. No way my old plain clothes could handle this voluptuous body blessed by the Goddess.
But we were heading out early for the request site... No clothing shops open this early...
I don't want to delay everyone because of me. Sigh... Trim what I can and make it work efficiently.
Underwear won't even go past my thighs. Can't wear it at all. Skip it...
The nun outfit's tight, but I can barely squeeze it on. The contours show through, but... no choice.
A body blessed by the Goddess has nothing to be ashamed of♡♥
"Ugh, Clarice! My clothes don't fit... Got any spares?"
Mel, having fully admired herself, peeked her head out from the bathroom, asking cutely.
Sadly, I don't have extras either. Even before this, Mel and I were the same size except for height.
But Mel's outfit is a one-piece like my nun habit—might work in a pinch?
"Sadly, no spares here either. This habit's all I could manage... Anyway, time's short. Hurry up? Alex'll get tired of waiting."
"W-Wait a sec! So..."
Leaving Mel scrambling, I prepared for the request: holy water, protective mace, and this iridescent black Cube from the Goddess♡♥
Oh, right! Before heading out, I should store supplies in this Cube. Alex stopped me yesterday, but now that we're alone and leaving, he'll understand.
"Mel? I'm heading down first. Come quick~"
"Ah, mm...! C-Coming right down!"
Mel sure takes her time getting ready...
--Tap, tap...
Down on the first floor, Alex was already ready and waiting. Our leader's so diligent♡♥
"Alex~ I'm here."
"Good morni—...!? Cl-Clarice. Your body!"
Oh? What's with Alex? He stared at my chest, then whipped his head away...?
My body's matured so beautifully—he should savor it properly♡♥
"Alex? What's wrong?"
"Hey~ Alex, Clarice~ Sorry, ran a bit late?"
"Mel too. Looks like Alex waited a while."
"M-Mel too...! You two wait here! And cover your chests!"
Alex reacted the same to Mel, face red as he bolted upstairs.
Why's that? He was sweating and flustered... Others are enjoying our bodies just fine...
"Um, Clarice... Why's Alex acting like that?"
"No idea... Maybe something on my face? Nothing on yours though..."
"Your face is clean too?"
As we tilted our heads puzzled, Alex came back down.
"Y-You two... I got a lot to say, but first, take these."
He grabbed our hands and rushed us out of the inn, into an alley, then shoved something into our palms.
"This is... bandages? We're not hurt anywhere though...?"
"Um... Alex. We planned to head to the request early, right? If we don't hurry..."
Alex stammered, cheeks still flushed.
"F-First, cover your chests with those... Your nipples are sticking out too obviously..."
Nipples? Looking down—aha♡♥ They're poking right through.
Mel's are too. Alex must want to hide this from others. So thoughtful♡♥
"Hehe~ What, Alex? Our bodies that deadly? Guess you are a guy~ Fine, since you say so, I'll try. Turn around~ No peeking♡♥"
"Hehe, I don't mind if you look, Alex♡♥"
"Th-That's not it...! They could chafe and bleed when you run..."
"Yeayea~ Got it♡♥"
Alex worries too much... Our blessed bodies won't bleed from a little running.
Mel's teasing him on purpose, knowing that. Alex has such an innocent side♡♥
After taping them on at his earnest plea, the pokies were hidden.
"What the hell happened to your bodies? Did you eat some weird potion? Or a curse...?"
Alex asked seriously once we were done.
"Neither. Alex♡♥ We received the Goddess's Blessing. Through the accessories we found yesterday, she granted us her protection♡♥ She heard my prayers♡♥"
"Yup~ This growth's all thanks to her♡♥"
"The Goddess? You mean Hecate?"
"Obviously~ Who else would Clarice mean? And even I, who didn't believe, got this perfect body—how could I not? Ahaha!"
Mel patted her chest happily. Makes sense—she always hated her scrawny elf body. Elves supposedly stop growing after a point and live that way forever.
She's probably thrilled to be free of it. But Alex still looked skeptical.
To reassure him, I whispered close.
"Alex. Like I said, we're fine. No curse or manipulation. So please believe us."
"Clarice..."
"I swear on the Goddess's name. Even if our looks changed, our essence as Clarice Siete hasn't. We're always on your side."
Alex exhaled, somewhat relieved.
"Sigh... Okay. If you say so, I won't pry. But... wanna go buy new clothes? You'll be vulnerable to slime attacks like that."
Hmm... That'd take time. We'd barely make it back by evening...
"It's fiiiine~ We got the Goddess's Blessing, remember? Her power counters monsters perfectly—slime mucus won't even scratch us. You worry too much~"
"Still..."
"Told ya it's fine. Right, Clarice?"
"Yes, exactly. Our bodies are wrapped in the blessing she gave last night. Nothing for you to worry about."
"Haa... You're both so insistent, and I'm not doubting the Goddess... Fine. But if it gets dangerous, we pull out immediately."
Great! He trusts us! Perfect leader material.
Oh, right—something important to tell him!
"Anyway, Alex. One thing I really wanna say! Let's pack supplies in our Cube. It'll help for sure!"
"Hm...? For just slime hunting? Maybe a potion at most..."
"That's the fast track to party wipe! You just said you worried we'd take slime damage!"
"W-Well, yeah, but..."
"Like a spare sword if your blade melts mid-enhance, antidotes for poison, items for unexpected monsters...!"
Alex knows one thing but not two... The world's not that forgiving...!
"Clarice. Alex already has a spare. Poison's healed by your recovery. And it's just a slime cave—what else could spawn~ Let's go already, or we'll be back at night."
"Even Mel says..."
My opinion got shot down completely. Even Mel, blessed by the Goddess... What a missed chance to show her miracle...
Sigh, damn... But I can't sulk forever. Goddess, someday I'll show your miracle to everyone.
On the way to the request cave, a sudden thought struck me.
"Hey, Alex..."
"Hm? What is it, Clarice."
"Just popped into my head—mind listening a sec?"
I murmured softly to Alex up front. Thankfully, he obliged.
"What's up? You okay?"
"No, nothing like that. Just... a random thought... In a world watched by the Goddess, how can monsters overrun it? Demons appear, even a Demon King...?"
"That's..."
Shadows crossed Alex's face. Probably recalling losing his brother. Shouldn't have asked...
"Heard once: monsters and demons are separate. Demons and the Demon King are intelligent like us humans. Monsters are like wild animals, spawning naturally. Like bugs near people, areas like this territory become habitats."
"I see... But with the Goddess's power, she could wipe them out instantly... Muse the priestess witnessed a miracle slaying monsters herself..."
If monsters predated the Demon King's stir and harmed humans... Why did Hecate just watch? She demands good deeds for everyone's happiness...
"Or read a scholar saying human regrets and desires birth monsters. Details... only the gods know."
As Alex said, kingdoms and empires dispatch troops periodically due to populations. Monsters threaten lives, but paradoxically, we process their drops into quality gear.
"I... wish monsters vanished from this world... Those vile things that took my parents... But as long as humans exist, they'll spawn inevitably. How to solve it..."
"I agree. I have my own horrific past losing family. That's why..."
His words reach me. But... but...
"[My child, become !@. And you shall be able to do my !@#$%^]"
"Hngh♡♥"
Something deeper resonates♡♥ My womb tingles, nipples straining under the bandages—heat rising♡♥
"Clarice! What's wrong!? Hurt!?"
Sudden headache and pleasure♡♥ Ah, I know it now. This is the Goddess's oracle to me...!
Bits garbled, but... Goddess♡♥ I'll become your ideal devotee. And fulfill my will♡♥
"N-Nothing, Alex♡♥ L-Look, we're almost there. See? Cave entrance."
I hurriedly changed the subject, pointing ahead.
That's our target today: investigate and resolve the slime outbreak.
Before entering, we planned a quick briefing.
"Clarice, really..."
"Alex worries too much... I-I'm really, truly fine♡♥"
Her voice lingers in my ears♡♥ I wanna rip off these stuffy clothes and plunge into my pussy right now... but restraint♡♥
With just Mel, no problem, but in front of doubting Alex... not yet...
"If you're sure... Sigh, fine. Briefing first—better safe. Mel, your turn."
"Nyeh nyeh~ Slimes are simple monsters of amorphous mucus. Physical hits don't work, no intelligence—just instinct. Simple means tons of varieties. Some have acid that melts weapons."
Mel explained step-by-step. Slimes, basic monsters, have tons of research.
"Poison types too, so watch out. With your holy enhancement, Clarice, normal swords work..."
"Guess I'm key. Heal in emergencies too."
Focus on enhancing Alex's sword... If needed, holy water splash or Mel's magic breakthrough. Raysi bro's teachings help now.
"Let's go then. No slacking—low-rank, finish quick."
"Slimes are chumps anyway~"
We geared up fully and entered the cave.
What lurks beyond...
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