Chapter 78 - The Distance Closes!

After transforming into my humanoid form, I laid the fainted Klea down beside me with a faint, mysterious smile on her face and took care of the aftermath. Who would've thought she'd kneel submissively under my massive beast form and suck my horse cock from behind? Given everything that happened today, I figured she'd bail midway with a "I can't do this," but... had her fear of me lessened a bit?

"Status Window"

Oh yeah... just as I thought. Her fear's gone, and now she's got ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠Lewdness and Submission. Judging by the status window, she doesn't seem burdened by me anymore. The dungeon was my main goal today, and while I figured I could have some fun with Lizbet, I had no plans to touch Klea. This is an unexpected bonus. From now on, I won't even need to ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠threaten her—she'll handle my sexual needs without hesitation. Now I just need to time it right to take her virginity.

Pondering that timing, I got dressed in my clothes and ‍‍‌‌⁠​​⁠‌​​‍​​‍​‌​⁠‍‌‍⁠⁠‌⁠‌‍‌‍‌‌‌‍⁠​‌​‌​‌‍‌‌‌⁠‍​​‌‍⁠‌‌⁠⁠armor, then waited a bit until Klea came to with a dazed expression.

"Uh... Sema...?"

"Awake? You passed out for a sec. You okay?"

"Ah... yeah. My body's fine."

No trace of the old fear or disgust in the smile she flashed me. Feeling pleased, I pulled a cloth from my luggage to cover Klea's torn upper body where her nun habit was shredded.

"...Thanks, Sema."

"No need. I'm the one who's grateful. I'll keep asking, but if it ever feels like too much, just say so."

Hmm... she won't refuse anymore, but maybe I should ease her burden a little? "And... yeah, it was probably too much, so I'll delete the photos and recordings. For the rest of the trip, can you just help with my needs—no strings?"

"...Hehe. Sure. Call on me anytime, no pressure."

Oh yeah... the distance between Klea and me feels way smaller than expected. Should I thank those criminals? Chatting warmly with the now-closer Klea, we packed up and headed to find Als and Lizbet.

"Klea! Sema!"

"Sema!!!"

About an hour of wandering later, we spotted the two in the distance waving back happily as they ran over. Lizbet practically leaped into my arms.

"Liz! Glad you're safe!"

I hugged her back, and we all checked each other for injuries, confirming everyone was okay.

"Sorry, Sema... I should've checked better..."

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"Huh? What do you have to be sorry for, Liz?"

"Yeah, Liz. Don't blame yourself..."

"I checked the traps... but I spaced out and put Sema in danger..."

Interrupting Als, Lizbet bowed her head apologetically.

"I'm fine. Actually, Klea was in more danger..."

I explained what happened to Klea, and Als and Lizbet's faces paled as they rushed to her side, wrapped in cloth.

"Klea... I'm so sorry... because of me..."

"No, it's the guild master's responsibility. We're truly sorry."

"Ah, no. It was scary, but Sema saved me—no harm done. Sorry for worrying you."

All three bowed repeatedly, apologizing to each other. I pulled Als aside, showed him the three bags and gear I'd grabbed, and asked about next steps.

"Hm... judging by the loot, no one else came in besides those three. If Klea's okay, maybe we push to the boss and head out?"

Dungeon monsters stick to their zones anyway. Without illegal adventurers, it's pretty safe. I glanced at Lizbet and Klea for their input, but Lizbet, comforting Klea, tilted her head and sniffed her curiously.

Uh... huh... Why's Lizbet giving me that look? I played dumb and asked their opinions on continuing.

"Better to clear the dungeon, right? The evaluation aside, it's safe without those illegals."

"I think no need to turn back now. Rest after clearing and head out?"

Agreed—better to beat the boss, rest fully, then go. If Klea's fine, no issue. Decision made, we headed deeper for the boss.

"Guild emblem...?"

After clearing a satisfyingly tough boss, we lit a fire in the boss room, ate our packed rations, and shared info on the illegal adventurers. Als and Lizbet were shocked they could injure me that badly, but paled further at the guild emblem mention, faces grim. Hearing they'd targeted Klea specifically made them sweat and ponder deeply.

"A guild? That's no small issue..."

"What now? Grab their corpses?"

They shook their heads. "In dungeons... bodies get absorbed after hours if left. Someone has to carry them to preserve."

"Dungeons absorb and decompose dead lifeforms. Scholars say dungeons might be alive themselves."

What? Absorbs corpses? Kinda creepy. They explained the kingdom assigns one guild per dungeon to prevent murders—can't investigate if bodies vanish, mimicking monster kills. Not just control or bribes; legit reason. Als added guild emblems are strictly kingdom-controlled tech; fakes mean knights get involved.

"If it's a legit guild illegally entering... big scandal too."

"They said they needed quick cash..."

"Taxes limit assignments, but still too risky for money. What were they after?"

I sketched the snake emblem; neither recognized it. After debating, we agreed: report to management, gather intel on Viper's Fang.

"No evidence, so they'll just compile info—no deep probe. We investigate quietly."

"Klea, stay at the church for now. Attacking it's like declaring war. Safe unless they're insane."

"I'll come straight to the church with news."

Klea nodded worriedly at their words. "Thank you all. But... your safety first. No dangerous stuff."

After discussing Viper's Fang, night fell; we bedded down. Als suggested shifts due to my injury, but I insisted I'd watch all night, wake him in two hours. Can't skip fun with Lizbet even here. Sleep tight, Als. I shooed them to sleep, waited, then woke Lizbet and moved to a distant room.

"Heh. Surprised when you hugged me earlier. Didn't care Als was there. That worried?"

Groping her breasts, she pouted flushed. "Obviously... heart in my throat searching. Nearly cried hearing you were hurt."

Aww, so cute. This the same Lizbet who nagged me as a monster? Too adorable—my horse cock's throbbing pre-warmup.

"Anyway, Sema..."

Her expression shifted; she pinched my arm. "You did it with Klea today, right?"

"Wha—? Uh... welll..."

Damn, Lizbet's nose is sharp. My scent that strong? Even after washing and time passed.

She stared, sighed, leaned her head on me. "Haa... my fault we split, so okay. But couldn't hold back? This horse cock..."

She tapped it through my pants, exasperated. "We've been going hard every night lately. It's addicted—can't even last a day."

She smirked, pulled condoms from her small bag. "Gotta drain it good so you last the day?"

Blushing playfully, she dropped my pants, exposing it. In that secret dungeon room, away from Als, we made four massive cum balloons before sneaking back to the boss room.