Chapter 85: Ghosts Live in the Ghost Mansion
Sex! Sex!! Sexxxx—!!
"……."
Gwen rolling around on the bed, bellowing about sex.
Man, I'm craving a honey night.
She had such a commanding presence that I almost wanted to smack her on the head. It felt like dealing with a disobedient kid. Probably more annoying because she wasn't my own child.
Has her mental age stayed the same since she died?
—I want it!! Me too!! Sex!!
"Sigh. So what are you gonna do about it?"
—Huh? Well…. Hehehe.
The ghost shot up from the bed, grinning lewdly.
The eerie, guarded vibe she'd shown at first was completely gone.
—Obviously… this…♡
Gwen shyly raised both hands, forming a shape. One hand made a round hole, and with the other, she extended a finger and thrust it in and out of the hole. After a few pumps, she got embarrassed and squealed, burying her face in the pillow.
"No, that's not what I mean. You're a ghost."
—…Huh?
"You have some physical force, sure, but can you maintain it all the way through?"
…….
Gwen slowly turned her head, staring blankly at my words.
Normally, spirits couldn't exert physical force. To do that, they had to burn mana or yin energy. It required concentration too, and even if they got stronger and more skilled, it could still fizzle out at any moment.
I could tell how strong Gwen was from how she rolled around on the bed, but maintaining physical form during sex was no easy feat. If it were, incubi and lust demons would've never gone unemployed.
Not in this world, though….
I glanced back at Rozalin for a second, then looked down at Gwen again.
She looked utterly flustered, like she hadn't even considered it.
"Wanna test it out, then?"
—Uh… t-test?
"Yeah, a test. Foreplay's important before sex anyway."
—…Okay, let's do it.
Gwen nodded solemnly, like she'd made a grave resolution.
But it didn't last long.
—Haah…! Nn, ahn… haat, ah, w-wait, eek…!
"…Not even ten seconds yet?"
—Haaang, haa…. Feels, feels so weird…♡
I stared in disbelief at Gwen sprawled on the bed, panting heavily.
I hadn't even touched below the belt for foreplay. I'd just groped those perky tits a few times. More like playful lover stuff than real foreplay. But Gwen couldn't handle even that.
"Aren't you a bit too sensitive?"
—Haa, but, nn…. Feels too good… ahh, I dunno….
Her face flushed deep red, like she'd actually climaxed, as she caught her breath.
I chuckled.
"Looks like your second request's getting postponed. Train harder and come back."
—Yesss…. I'll, haa, work harder next time….
Gwen had wailed for sex like a spoiled brat, but in the end, she retired without trying much.
To a girl this fragile—bordering on premature—she was no match for a skilled man's touch. It wasn't just her body's lack of resistance to men; complex reasons intertwined, but none of us knew them yet.
And with that, the Ghost Mansion issue was settled.
"So… this girl's the ghost of the mansion, and she's joining our party from now on… that's what you're saying?"
"Yeah. Exactly."
I nodded casually.
Elaine clutched her throbbing head in bewilderment.
Once Gwen snapped out of it, I had her gather the scattered comrades in the room. She was deeply fused with the mansion, but instant-teleporting them like at the entrance wasn't possible.
—I used power because you guys looked dangerous. Even inside the mansion, it's tough to move people that easily.
Gwen said it might work with consent, but we hadn't even told them yet. No way they'd follow. So after a few tries with living armor escorts, we finally brought them here.
"As expected of Siu."
"A ghost necromancer… truly the hero…!"
"Necromancers are useful on the battlefield. She'll be a big help."
The other three besides Elaine just admired me without a second thought.
Hildear and Nina trusted me so much they'd follow unless I made a huge mistake. Recruiting a ghost necromancer wouldn't shake their loyalty.
Goldkin Rishir judged purely on combat utility and happily agreed. Necromancers weren't common mages, and level 6 was elite enough for royal treatment even in a magic kingdom.
"Elaine, you don't like necromancers?"
Gwen gazed at Elaine with pitiful eyes at my words.
"Eek…! N-no way."
"Because she's a ghost…?"
"Not that either! I was just surprised. And as a ghost… you know she needs the suitability exam from the Church of the Goddess, right?"
"Yeah, I know."
Suitability Exam.
The full name was longer, but everyone shortened it. This test gauged the risk and loyalty potential of intelligent monsters, undead, converted demons, and such.
Fine for hiding in the countryside, but essential for public hero party activities. It'd classify her ghost-type undead too, letting us use Gwen properly later.
"Then we're good. Rejecting a level 6 necromancer would be weirder. And…."
The saintess glanced at Gwen, sitting on the bed with a beaming face.
Elaine's eyes held sympathy and affection.
"…Never mind."
"Great. Everyone agrees, problem solved. Time to prep the move?"
"I'm in."
It was a bit early for dinner.
Han Siu's party dove into the relocation. We'd budgeted a couple hours for mansion clearance anyway, so no issue. Clearing took longer than expected due to talking, but total time matched.
Queen Sharfria's minor help let us borrow palace soldiers, and we didn't have much to move. We'd furnish mostly new anyway.
I, with the least stuff, finished hauling mine to my room and stepped out. Seeing luggage pile up thrilled me. It finally felt real.
Glancing around casually near the stairs, I spotted a light brown bob-cut girl.
"Ah, Nina."
"Hngg…. Yes? Y-yes, hero."
She groaned, arms full of boxes, shuffling along.
Alchemist Nina was the busiest mover. Her own stuff from the academy was massive, mostly delicate, so she handled most herself.
"When you send manjus to Belluna next, give her this address too."
"Ah, yes! Got it!"
"Where should we put the workshop?"
"Huh?"
"Main building? Or outside for easy expansion later?"
"O-outside! Outside!"
At my words, the alchemist dashed over, her bob bouncing wildly. Her slightly bloodshot eyes showed her excitement.
Having a personal workshop was huge for alchemists or mages. Nina was specially scouted by me, and I'd keep her off missions except this to focus on alchemy.
"Cool. Pick one of the outer annexes. Better than building new, right?"
"Ahh, no. Actually, building new might be…. Nngh, but… w-would that be a bother?"
Nina twisted her arms anxiously.
She hadn't adjusted to this massive luck yet.
"Nah. Kingdom's funding it, plenty of cash. Just deliver results, Nina."
Pressure for some, but she nodded furiously, messing her bob. Her bright face proved her confidence in her research and skills.
"I-I'll do my best!"
"Busy?"
"Huh? Nah, just a bit more to move."
"Cool. Wanna see me real quick?"
"For what…?"
She tilted her head, puzzled at being called aside.
Talks could happen here. And potion alchemy aside, she had no other talents to help.
"You're running low soon, right?"
"……Ahh."
Her face flushed as she caught on.
"N-no, well…. Stock's low, but…. Um! Like before, to the others…."
"Not that."
"Huh?"
"Time for you to do it direct. Everyone'll get busier soon, and you're a woman too. Gotta receive semen firsthand. Right? You're not combat, so less than them… but still clan."
"R-right…."
Nina bowed her head, hiding her red face in shame.
But I clearly saw it: the curiosity and deep lust in her eyes. Shy and eager to stand out, but she was a woman in her prime.
Weird not to crave men at her age. Rural virgin or not, she had desires. Just raised studying alchemy under her master, unaccustomed to guys, worried I'd judge her poorly.
Nina's obvious. In reversed terms, classic innocent virgin.
Maybe that's why.
Looking at her stirred an urge to defile her, corrupt her utterly.
"My room, then? Bed's already in."
"Y-yes…."
I smiled, draping an arm over her shoulder.
She flinched under the heavy male weight. Her mind was chaos. Not her first time, just first fellatio, but to a rural girl from a weak kingdom months ago, it was a new world.
Aaah, me…. Me with the hero!
Still calling me "hero" showed her lingering idolization.
And now, sucking that hero's cock, swallowing his semen direct!
Gotta brag back home…. To master! Fellow students! Villagers!
I'd meant semen for manjus potion stock, but her head was full of cum and blowjobs.
I saw her lips part slightly but didn't call it out. I was looking forward to it too.
Back in my room, I flopped on the bed.
"Ready, Nina?"
"Y-yes… ready…♡"