Chapter 454
Chapter 454
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 454
Chapter Title: Kim Katt and the Ghost House
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Anyway, after spending some time sucking on their breasts while getting handjobs from them, I headed down to the first floor and slipped into the storage room tucked away in the corner.
During the move, we'd shoved all the miscellaneous junk in here.
The holy water I'd gotten as a reward last time was probably stashed somewhere in this mess too.
Just in case a real demon shows up, it'd be smart to grab it.
Let's check it out first.
—Rustle.
I yanked open the curtain and rummaged through the back of the storage room.
"Ah, fuck, there it is."
I found two bottles of holy water.
The holy water in those fancy glass vials still looked fresh, but I couldn't sense any divine energy from them. Not that I'd know what to feel anyway.
Has it expired?
Holy power fades over time, so it wouldn't be weird if it was all gone by now.
Still, two bottles combined might do the trick, right?
I'd only gotten one originally, but Elise had given me hers too, saying it was from the heart. Not sure if two will cut it, though.
"Hmm."
It's uncertain.
Better not to rely on it and risk getting sprayed with blood. I'll just take it to the church and ask. Who knows, they might even swap it out for me.
I threw on some light clothes and got ready to head out.
"Katt, heading out again?"
"Gonna ask the church if this holy water's still good. Be back soon. Need anything?"
"Hmm... something sweet?"
"I'll grab some on the way back."
"Heehee, thanks."
Guess I should buy plenty.
"Katt. Go and come back safe. Love you."
"Heh heh heh, yeah. Love you too."
With Claudy's affectionate send-off, I stepped outside.
They said it'd take almost two days to reach the mansion on foot, so I should prep for the expedition while I'm out running this errand.
Wonder how many people we'll end up with?
Kobson's great at recruiting, so he'll probably handle it, but four sounds perfect for splitting the loot.
—Step step.
I headed straight for the Brass Celestial Society church.
"No way, you?"
"Hey there. Came by with a question."
"Come on in!"
The priest standing guard at the door ushered me right in. Familiar face. He recognized me too and led me straight inside.
"Who are you here to see today?"
"Not here for anyone specific. Just have something to ask."
"What about?"
"This."
I pulled the holy water from my pack and showed it to the priest.
"Oh... that's our holy water."
"Got it as a reward last time, but never got around to using it. Worried the divine power might've faded, so I wanted to check."
"Ah, I see. Let me fetch a senior priest for you."
"Sure."
"Wait here."
The room they showed me to was one I'd been in a few times before.
I pulled out a chair, sat down, and waited for the senior priest. Isn't senior priest a pretty high rank? Hope it's not overkill calling him out like this.
"Heh."
Truth is, I'm basically a certified saint around here.
I even got their rosary. This level of treatment is only natural. Plus, I've filed a few public service reports on those heretics.
—Creak.
After a short wait, the senior priest arrived.
I stood up and greeted him.
"It's only been a few days, but I hope you've been well?"
"Doing great, thanks. So, a question about holy water?"
"Here."
I showed him the vials and asked if the divine power was still there. He gave them to me himself, so he'd know best.
"Ah, due to the time passed, the divine power has considerably weakened."
"Figured as much. Thanks for confirming. But at this level, what kind of effect would it have? Could it melt a demon or something?"
"A demon? Are you heading out to hunt one... right now?"
His eyes went wide.
"Nah, nothing like that. Things have been chaotic lately. That high imp and succubus I reported before? Might run into one on the road, so I wanna carry some holy water. Gotta judge 'em if I see 'em."
"Hmm, fair enough. Very prudent thinking. In that case..."
The priest nodded at my explanation.
"I'll exchange these for fresh ones."
"Whoa! For real?!"
What a windfall!
"If it's for the public good, of course we'd replace it. And since I gave them to you personally, it's only right I take responsibility."
"Thank you!"
"No trouble at all."
And just like that, I walked out with two bottles of brand-new holy water from the senior priest.
Religious folks sure are generous.
Even these small vials pack enough punch to critically wound Hildebrandt again if we crossed paths. That stuff wrecked the massive kobold queen, after all. Holy water's basically demonic acid.
Now I feel secure.
After grabbing the holy water, I hit up a general store to stock my pack with expedition supplies. Swung by the bakery on the way too, then headed home.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "This guy's... such a workaholic."
"Must be that manly drive."
I woke up before dawn and joined Karin and Lisha in the bath to wash up. They're both heading to work today. Even Gred got up early to see me off.
"Gotta go earn."
Their soft flesh clinging to my body felt incredible.
Karin's skin looks soft but feels firm underneath. Lisha's just pure softness all the way through.
Touching them never gets old—always a fresh thrill.
"Yeah. Our hubby's gotta swing that sword out there to get stronger. But sis is so clingy, I just wanna chain her up at home whenever you go on these trips. Team up with Winia?"
"What kinda talk is that?!"
"This lady wants you under her skirt too. Can't you just stay? Nights without a man leave the belly feeling cold."
"Lisha...!"
Things naturally heated up in the bath, the three of us piling together. With only about an hour before they had to leave, I could only give each of them three rounds.
"Haa... I'm letting it slide since you went all night last time. Go and come back safe. No injuries. Kill every bastard you can and report back, got it?"
"Heh heh heh, don't worry. I'll be back—look forward to it. Gonna hold you all night."
"Fuck, making sis horny already?"
Still, Karin looked satisfied.
"...Come back safe. Already feeling lonely. Try not to stray elsewhere and get back quick."
"Why would I go anywhere with Lisha waiting? Be right back."
"Even so, this lady..."
"Wait for me, Lisha."
"Eut... Fine."
After saying goodbye to my wives, I stepped out of the bath. Their lower halves were already drenched in my seed, so they'd have to wash up again. Damn. Couldn't fully drain in the morning—feels heavy down there.
Wish I had two more hours, but they'd be late.
Can't do that after making plans.
I geared up, packed my bag, and headed out.
—Step step.
Steps felt light.
Muscles bulging full, bones sturdy as hell, surging mana sharpening my mind and vision. Eyesight's improved too, huh.
Body's ridiculously healthy now.
"Raw power."
I savored the strength as I breathed deep. All good, but the libido's overboard too. Being too healthy here's a problem!
Anyway, I reached the Adventurer's Guild, went inside, and looked for Kobson.
"Yo, Kobson. You here?"
"Ooh, barbarian shake! You're here!"
A voice called back when I said his name.
"Keep you waiting?"
"Just got here myself!"
"Good. Hate being the last one. Anyway, the others... what the fuck?"
I figured Kobson brought some party members, but the familiar long brown-haired woman approaching was none other than Shield Girl Meria. —Clank. Chain armor, shield on her back.
"Hey hey."
She waved both hands in greeting.
"Long time. First since winter?"
"Damn, time flies. How've you been, Meria?"
"As you see."
"What about that dented shield?"
"Fixed it up, sold it, got a new one. Check this out. Got the smith to draw the pattern I wanted."
Meria proudly showed off the engraving on her shield.
Looked like some fierce beast.
Drawing monstrous serial killers to instill fear in enemies? Even ancient Earth warriors painted stuff like that on shields.
She's got taste.
Loves shields, so customizing them's right up her alley.
"Cute, right?"
"Huh? Uh, yeah. Super cute."
"Thanks for noticing. Kobson called it a monster or whatever."
"No way, Kobson. You said that?"
"It is a monster!"
Even if it is, you don't say it like that, dude.
Anyway, looks like Meria's in our party. Asked Kobson if there were more; he apologized and explained.
"Thing is... couldn't find anyone else, sadly. Only Meria took the offer. No D-rank contacts, so recruiting was tough."
"Gotcha. Fair enough. One's better than none."
Three of us should be plenty.
I trust Kobson and Meria already.
Nothing beats reliable comrades.
"No problem. Three D-ranks can handle it, right?"
"What? Meria, you hit D-rank too?"
"A bit ago."
"No shit. Congrats."
She'd made D-rank months back. Makes sense—good gear, trained shield skills, and longer in Isvant.
Congratulated her, then briefly discussed the job.
"Brought the map. Mansion's marked. Finding it won't be an issue. Leaving now, two days on foot."
"Perfect."
"Hey, wouldn't hurt to grab a porter. Carrying all our stuff'll suck for two days."
Meria had a point. A porter would help.
Plan's probably stripping gear off dead adventurers anyway. Or mansion antiques. Worst case, we bail, but extra hands wouldn't hurt.
"Oh, yeah. Kobson, let's do that."
"Hmm. Then snag an F-rank right away..."
Porter, huh.
Don't wanna grab just anyone—better someone we know.
"No rush to leave. Post a guild request and wait a bit."
"Cool with that, Meria?"
"Yeah, no issue."
Decided.
"I'll register the party and request an F-rank... Damn, starving. Grab breakfast nearby first?"
Everyone nodded at my suggestion.
I hit the counter to register the party. I'm leader—most D-rank experience here.
"D-rank Katt, Kobson, Meria party registered... We'll round up an F-rank for you."
"Thanks."
Finished up, met the others, and ducked into a nearby eatery. Eat here, grab the F-rank, and roll out.
"Three of us is fine anyway."
"Kekeke, sure is. We took down that winter spirit as a trio, remember."
That Nyas bastard.
"Kobson, you barely did shit."
"No, Meria, what're you saying."
We finished eating casually and returned to the guild. Someone had been found—a black-haired girl on tiptoes peering at the board caught my eye.
Black-haired girl.
"Huh? Lina?"
I called out from behind.
"You know me...? O-oppa?"
"Yeah, it's me. Nice threads—you're doing well."
"Ah, yeah. Used the money you gave me to get out of the slums..."
Lina looked worlds better—no more ragged beggar girl. Clean clothes, proper look.
As I greeted her, Kobson followed and yelped in shock.
"Barbarian, who's that kid... Gasp! You already got a daughter that age?!?!"
"No, you perv!!!"