Episode 6: The Day of Descent (2) <Side: Clarice Siete>
『Fisherman's Moon - Day 14 (Lunch)』
"………Over there."
"Let's just keep walking, Mel. We don't have time."
"…………"
We emerged from the cave and headed toward the territory without exchanging a single word. Not even one syllable. Alex trudged along listlessly, either too exhausted to walk properly or too drained to speak. As long as Alex refused to let go of his suspicions about the Goddess, I had no intention of ending this cold war. I didn't mind if he doubted me. But I could never forgive him for doubting Her.
Mel fidgeted in the middle, glancing nervously at me, but as I said before, my lips wouldn't part first until Alex apologized to the Goddess.
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『Fisherman's Moon - Day 14 (Evening)』
The return trip was filled with silence. We didn't reach the territory until evening. The guards eyed the blood-soaked me and Alex with concern, but did they realize that was just nosiness? All I could think about was rushing back to the inn, stripping off my clothes, and downing that potion we'd obtained.
Still, we had to follow procedure... what a hassle.
"I'm not letting those guild bastards get away with this. They tried to send us to our deaths...!"
Mel fumed like a volcano about to erupt, right in front of the guild's main gate.
"Mel, that's jumping to conclusions. Raysi oppa said abnormal incidents can happen anywhere monsters appear."
"But...! This is too much! An ogre in a slime cave? I've never read about that in any incident reports! The guild screwed up, plain and simple!"
Mel kicked open the guild door with a bang and stormed inside. Even at this quiet hour with few people around, our bloodied, exhausted appearance drew every eye. She snatched the request form and bellowed at the reception desk.
"Get the handler for this request out here! We nearly died because of it!"
The guild, which had been winding down for the evening, filled with Mel's furious shouts. She raised her voice even higher, demanding the handler while the receptionist floundered. Normally, Alex or I would have stopped her, but with our party in disarray, no one reined her in. The commotion grew...
Until a woman's voice echoed from the second floor.
"What's all this noise?"
A woman with pink hair tied in twin tails, dressed in frilly robes. She screamed high-ranking official. The guild master.
In simple terms, the top authority managing all adventurers affiliated with the guild.
"You! You're the guild master, right? We went to hunt slimes today and nearly got wiped out by an ogre!!"
The guild master descended the stairs, approached Mel, and examined the request form closely.
"Slime infestation extermination. No mention of ogres... And no known ogre habitats in that area or nearby. So you encountered an abnormal incident?"
"Yeah! Glad you get it. But doesn't that strike you as weird? Ogres don't appear in slime caves!"
"It's not in our guild's abnormal incident records. And judging by your state, you're not lying."
Huh... She might actually be reasonable.
"Then you'll give us proper compensation..."
"However, I can't offer compensation for this incident."
"What...? We almost died, and you won't even apologize...!"
The guild master calmly explained abnormal incidents.
"Don't misunderstand. I mean 'not at this moment.'"
"No...! You're the ones who worded it poorly and caused the confusion!"
"Our guild invests heavily in adventurer welfare, including abnormal incidents. First, allow me to commend your courage and skill in surviving the ogre."
She bowed her head slightly.
"But we've been burned before. The process is complicated now. There have been scummy adventurers faking incidents for payouts."
"H-Huh... B-But we really...!"
Aww... Mel's starting to tear up. She must feel so wronged...
"That's why we need precise details and evidence of the incident. We'll base your compensation on that."
"So... when will...?"
"It's late today, so tomorrow we'll dispatch investigators to the site as soon as possible. They'll verify the ogre traces. You all look exhausted—head back and rest."
Mel fell silent at the guild master's clear explanation. She must have realized arguing further would backfire on us.
"A-Ahem. She's more reasonable than I thought."
"I'm Heri Tetrahedron. Results by tomorrow at the earliest, the day after at latest. We'll contact you once confirmed."
After introducing herself, the guild master ended the conversation and left first. Left behind in the now-silent guild, we felt like criminals... Whispers started up too.
"Mel, you heard her? The guild master's guaranteeing it. Let's go for now."
"O-Okay..."
"…………"
We slunk out into the awkward atmosphere and finally headed to the inn for real.
"Clarice……"
Then, Alex—who'd kept his mouth shut until now—finally spoke to me. He bowed his head.
"Sorry, Clarice…… I wouldn't have enough mouths to apologize properly."
"What for...? Unless you say it yourself, I'm not fool enough to feel better from empty words."
"Hey, cut it out, Alex...! You too, Clarice... Aah, seriously...!! That ogre turned everything into a mess..."
Alex apologized first... but he was wrong. The apology belongs to the Goddess, not me.
"I'll be honest. You did nothing wrong. Anyone would judge it that way. What angers me... is that you're apologizing to the wrong person!"
"………That."
"The Goddess. Back there, you spoke doubting Her power. You even refused the blessing...! As Her faithful servant, I can't overlook that! Right now—right now—bash that thick skull and beg Her forgiveness!"
"Clarice, what's wrong with you suddenly...? You're acting weird...!"
"Shut your yapping, you childish bitch! Quiet down! How can you not be mad at this inferior male doubting the Goddess?!"
Everything's wrong... so wrong! The world should revolve around the Goddess, yet these dust specks dare doubt Her greatness...!
Calm yourself, my child.
I do not wish for my children to fight among themselves.
In my name, release all anger.
"Ah, ah♡♥ Nngh...♡♥"
"A-Ahh…… Ahh♡♥ Wh-What's this rising up... Nngh♡♥ Cl-Clarice, th-this voice...♡♥"
Unable to contain my rage, Her sweet voice rang out. Mel heard it too this time♡♥ The Goddess's voice pierced my eardrums, stirring my brain♡♥ My pussy wets, my body heats... utter ecstasy...♡♥ Yes... the Goddess doesn't want fighting. And She said not to be angry...
"……No need♡♥ Goddess. I shall obey... Ahem, I'm over it now. Alex! I'm not mad anymore!"
"………Ngh!"
Alex looks unwell. I healed him, but maybe the accumulated pain lingers...
"Shall we head to the inn now? I want to change clothes quick. You want rest too, right, Alex? It's been a long day!"
"Y-Yeah..."
"Plus, you said it yourself. Maintenance period until the next request. You won't take back your word, right? Leader♡♥"
"Fine..."
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Our party reconciled dramatically and headed to the inn in harmony. Though Alex stayed silent afterward, and Mel walked in a daze! Oh, right—something to tell Mel... Should I now♡♥
"Mel♡♥ Come straight to the bedroom when we get back. Let's savor the Goddess's blessing♡♥ You'll love it, for sure."
"Ah, y-yeah♡♥ Goddess♡♥ Something important about the Goddess♡♥"
Mel grinned happily. What a relief. Mel's always on the Goddess's side!
After all the commotion, we finally arrived late at the inn, facing the bustling first-floor dining hall with busy staff. But Mel and I had no plans for dinner... Something more important awaits♡♥
"You two eating...?"
"Sorry, Alex. I want to change first. No appetite."
"Sorry, Alex. Too tired today—gonna crash."
"Okay... Rest well, see you tomorrow... I'll eat then head up. Could you leave this in my room on your way?"
Alex showed a potion with swirling pink liquid from his pocket. That's... the blessing potion I gave him...!!
"Feels too valuable for a crowded place. Mind dropping it in my room?"
"Of course! Especially this—since you can touch it, it's yours. Best to drink it now for safekeeping, but if not... drink it later. Promise!"
I clasped his hand emotionally. Asking me to bring it means he's willing to drink the blessing potion!
"We'll head up then! Enjoy your meal, Alex!"
Alex waved silently as we climbed to the second floor. Mel beamed happier than ever on the stairs—surely her head full of Goddess thoughts!
"Mel, go ahead and prepare. I'll just drop this in Alex's room."
"Y-Yeah♡♥ Let's♡♥"
Mel hurried to her room. I quietly entered Alex's, placed the potion on the bedside drawer, and prayed to the Goddess.
"Our great Goddess... Please help Alex become Your faithful servant too."
Alex had sulked alone, unable to equip the gear She gave him. Maybe that resentment led him to slight Her. I prayed She'd embrace him tenderly this time, then returned to my room.
"I'm ready♡♥ Hurry, let's go♡♥"
"Not washing up, Mel?"
"But... thinking of the Goddess makes me sweat buckets. I'd just get sweaty again♡♥ Better like this♡♥"
"Ahaha, I see♡♥"
Mel waited naked, clothes discarded. Well-shaped breasts and hips, slim waist—no trace of her former childish figure. I savored the changes with a smile.
"I'll rinse off the blood quick... Then we'll receive the Goddess's blessing together♡♥"
"Yeah♡ So happy for another chance at Her blessing♡♥"
I tossed the bloodstained nun robes aside and entered the bathroom. Blood ruined them anyway—they're trash now. They don't fit anymore... I have the sacred robes the Goddess gifted me♡♥
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Wash the blood clean, dry off pristine, then reverently savor the Goddess's blessing♡♥ Common sense, right?
"Mel~ All done."
"Haa... Haah...♡♥"
Mel couldn't wait—fingering her pussy. Tight virgin slit, barely two fingers... She's inexperienced♡♥ All that lewd talk to me, huh♡♥ But I get it. Facing the Goddess's blessing soon—who wouldn't get excited?
Seeing me, Mel grinned ear-to-ear. I smiled back, retrieving the blessings from the Cube. Two each of 'Growth' and 'Ascension'. Perfect for us.
"Here~ Mel. The Goddess's blessing♡"
Shaking it before her eyes, her golden pupils frantically followed the liquid's sway. So cute♡♥ Tempered by the blessing, how much cuter will she get♡♥
I handed her one; we uncorked simultaneously.
"Haaaaah♡♥♥ This smell, this smell... Sniffing alone might drive me mad♡♥"
"Hehe, hhehe♡ Love this smell♡ Sticks to my nose forever♡♥"
The room filled with sweet aroma♡♥ Addictive♡♥
"Can't hold back...!"
"Ahh♡♥ Yes...! No more waiting...!"
We licked our lips, eyes on the potions. 'Growth' filled with thick white liquid, sticky as a lump♡♥ After savoring the scent, we gulped them down together.
Thick liquid, tough to swallow. But this taste... unprecedented deliciousness♡♥ Beyond anything♡♥ I'll never taste better♡♥
Side-eyeing Mel, she'd drained hers and was lewdly licking the bottle clean.
My child, surrender your body to me.
Thus shall you be reborn as my priestess.
Liberate your endless desires.
"Aaaah♡ Ahh, ahahaha♡ Her voice again♥♥"
"Hehe, uhehehe♡ Me too, echoing through me♥ Her voice ravishes my whole body♥♥"
Emptied, Her voice enveloped us♥ Per Her words, we're becoming true priestesses♥ Excitement soaks my pussy, squirting nectar—bed instantly drenched♥ Ahh...♥ Relish Her voice, this pleasure♥♥
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"Hehe, uhehehe♡ Me too, echoing through me♥ Her voice ravishes my whole body♥♥"
Downing the sticky potion triggered Her voice in my head♥ Long-forgotten memories of the Goddess ignited me♥ She granted my wish—I must serve Her♥♥
"Haa...♥ Clarice. Can't hold back anymore♥ Pussy's flooding, body burning hotter♥♥"
"Same here, Mel♥ But we have more. This one♥♥"
Clarice jammed fingers into her pussy, stirring, while shoving the remaining potion at me. Purple liquid swirling—'Ascension'♥ Purpose: toast♥ I raised mine, clinking hers♥♥
"All for our greatest, lewdest Goddess♥♥"
"All for our greatest, lewdest Goddess♥♥"
Drunk without alcohol♥ No liquor matches this high♥ Intoxicated by the mood?♥ Thinking of Her makes my head explode♥ Reciting Her voice swells my chest♥ I want to offer this body to Her♥♥ Become Her priestess, serve Her♥♥
My child, accept me. Come to my side.
Ascend.
You shall fall.
"Ah..."
Draining it clean... Clarice and I collapsed, eyelids drooping into cozy darkness. In fading vision, Clarice squirted in climax, tumbling to the bed. In vanishing consciousness, I desperately uttered one thing♥
"Yesss♡ Mel Grande... ascending♥♥ Coming to your side♥♥"
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The two refusing dinner and heading up seemed off... No, normal. They'd been through a lot today too. Makes sense. I'll fill my stomach quick and crash.
I wolfed down dinner and climbed to the second floor. Weary steps, heavy body. Eyes nearly closed on those short stairs. Tension released—fatigue crashed in.
Shed bloodstained armor, flopped into bed. Wanted to wash, but sleep overpowered it.
As eyelids flickered, the potion on the bedside drawer caught my eye. That's the 'blessing'. The only Goddess item I could touch. Clarice said so—it's mine.
Fixating on it, sleep vanished like melting snow. Drink it and... receive the blessing? Become Hers?
Hand reaches out. Toward the shimmering pink 'blessing'...
No!
A voice from somewhere. My hand dropped limply. Head aches, sleepy again...
Open your eyes.
Drink the blessing.
Reach out your hand.
Sinking into the bed's softness, I fell into deep sleep…………
Rise.
"Good... night."
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