The night in Zipangu are more fresh than cold but that certainly doesn’t mean you can’t feel the temperature creeping up on you, your breath come out in small patches of fumes and your sweat is ready to freeze up, the source of your rather… unnatural body heat is evident.

After all, right now, you are hugging an angel and her wings have closed around your back, the wind coming out of them massaging your body is a very… strange way, but Hadraniel body is warm and for now, for now she’s not saying anything, just giving you some comfort.

And quite frankly, it’s welcomed.

The nightmare is indeed over and you know that you are a very solid man, both physical and mentally, however tonight, the images… that male angel kid looking exactly like a young Hadraniel being gobbled up, eaten and chewed, that dark world when Hadraniel went berserk, all the creatures dying in the light, the smell of burning corpses and the concert of screams as the large silhouette danced…

Yeah you probably won’t get much sleep tonight, not like you can’t take it really, you’ll just… need some time to adjust.

Now here come a wave of sudden embarrassment coming from the angel, as clear and sudden as someone entering Focus but she’s not breathing any faster or heavier and her hold is as gentle as it was, if it wasn’t for the fact that you had a soul link you’d never guess she would suddenly feel this shy, but she’s not breaking the embrace nor is she giving any hint of doing so.

That’s quite the amusing situation, isn’t it?

>>19687938
"Hadraniel, what do you know about the soul link? Can certain things happening to me affect you through the link?"

And with that, I will be away until late tonight unfortunately. Hope people notice this and ya don't get discouraged OP. Wish I could stick around.

>>19687938
May as well enjoy the rest for now. We've got a journey ahead of us tomorrow.

Also, anyone else have trouble posting?

>>19688056
Since I won't be around to continue this line of questioning, I'm wondering if Siggy was corrupted, would that result in Hadraniel getting corrupted. It might explain why the nightmare was trying to get him to feed on corruption.

>>19687938
No, the amusing part will be when her prudishness finally kicks in.

>posting is dead
Fuck this gay earth.

>>19688077
I wonder what will happen when Sylphis comes back.

>>19688109
Siggy's gonna get blankly stared at.

>>19688109

She might join them.

>>19688061
I did

A small smile form on your face as, slowly, the angel soothing presence abate the trauma of the Nightmare, but you make sure to give no hint of your emotions and guard yourself, after all she’s probably examining the link right now and the reason why the prudish angel hasn’t kicked you off yet might very well be that she think you need some comfort.

That’s not the kind of opportunity you want to miss.

"Hadraniel, what do you know about the soul link? Can certain things happening to me affect you through the link?"

That’s an important question and you make sure to level your tone, the angel doesn’t break the embrace but you sense her shifting slightly, the wings do as well, without rubbing on you, sadly.

‘’It’s something unique to Zipangu…’’

She says softly, right next to your ear she knows there’s no need to speak loudly.

‘’I’m not exactly certain how it work, but what I know is that a soul link usually happens between a man and a monster when they become… well…’’

She stops, prompting you to ask.

‘’Lovers?’’

The ways she nods with her chin on your shoulder almost make you laugh at that cute side of hers.

‘’But it’s also much deeper than that, especially if, the male has multiples. If I remember right, Tsukiyomi that such things isn’t entirely uncommon and the man in question can either take strengths from… the monsters around him, or on the contrary, extends his skills to them in some way, or simply make them stronger, so if you were to… die’’

She stops, rubbing you on the back.

‘’The only thing I know is that I would not be able to manifest in the world anymore, and your death may travel through the link and cripple, or simply hurt, those joined with you’’

A small flaps of her wings as you ponder and you see a silhouette in the hallway, not a guard.

>>19688212
"Then I must keep myself alive, mustn't I? It seems even the option for self-sacrifice is closed off."

Does the silhouette have antennae?

>>19688212
>your death may travel through the link and cripple, or simply hurt, those joined with you
Well it's not like we're destined to die any time soon.
Oh, wait.

>>19688241

Yep

>>19688278
I'm assuming we can feel through the link if it's Sylphis. Invite her in, then.

>>19688290
Sounds like a plan.

"Then I must keep myself alive, mustn't I? It seems even the option for self-sacrifice is closed off."

A cruel fate indeed, that’s the lesson your uncle taught before his death: has the leader of the Shieffer family, you have to live; others will die to protect you, for your weakness and mistakes, and right now with a war brewing, could a repeat of the civil war in your homeland occur once
more?

Grim thoughts, but when you close your eyes to chase it away, a flash of the Nightmare burn in your skulls as you remember Hadraniel bleeding silvers, that image force you to open your eyes and look, but the angel also start to move away from you, obviously she know you’re alright and frankly you don’t want to worry her, so you hide your emotions once more.

‘’Siiii?’’

That voice…

But then a gust of wind force you to grunt, the strength forcing you immobile and when you open your eyes anew to look at Hadraniel, she’s standing without her spear, her back facing…
Bletsia?

From the light of the lamp on the ground, the centipede slowly walk toward you and Hadraniel, her antenna twitching slightly as she approach, but movement behind her finally make you realize that she’s not alone, Sylphis is walking using the wall as support while clutching her side.

‘’I wonder if the offspring of an angel and a human will have soft wings…’’

Hadraniel embarrassment force you to put a hand on your mouth to contain your laughter, the poor girl is going to catch on fire.

>>19688428

I say it's time for a group hug.

>>19688428
"A flying child could get into so much mischief..."

Get up and allow Sylphis to use us as a support. Pat Bletsia on the head.

"I'm glad to see you both."

>>19688485
I say Hadraniel would slap Siggy's shit if he touched her right now.

>>19688428
"Oh the shenanigans a child capable of flight would get into.
"Sorry for disturbing your sleep, Sylphis, Bletsia."

Pet the both of them on the head.

>>19688562

I'm sure Siggy could talk her into it.

"A flying child could get into so much mischief..."

You start while getting up, Hadraniel armor clack surprisingly loudly as she spins to look at your now smug face.

‘’I am a Hero! I do not have time to… for that!’’

‘’Uh-huh’’

Sylphis is definitely enjoying herself, she answered before you did and the way Hadraniel red face is stuck in limbo while staring at the stoic insect monster make you chuckle, which prompt her to grunt and turn her back, wings flapping and she cross her arms and pout.

Still you advance rather fast to Sylphis side so she can use you as support, making certain to pat the centipede head on the way but the girl simply latch on you for good measure, ending up with two armful of bugs.

‘’Hadraniel sneaked off last night too, I’m not sure why you accompanied her but I’ll trust you, just be careful alright?’’

The mantis whisper prompt you to nod at her seriously, it’s probably best not to drop the new of this nightmare right now and still, do you proceed back to the room and… pretend to sleep for the rest of the night? Once the distractions are over, it’ll be impossible to find sleep regardless.

>>19688645
Proceed back to the room, and go back to cuddling, I suppose.

Since we can't sleep, I guess the only thing we can really do is look into our memories again.

>>19688694
Seconded

We're back up and running?

Look like this session will be shorter than anticipated, anyway getting back in my groove

>>19688779

For the moment it seems.

You can’t remember what ritual you did back home after facing events similar to what this nightmare showed you tonight, an insanity, orgy of violence can’t be brushed aside easily no matter what men would say to the contrary and you know that if you simply take these images lightly and ignore each of the flash, you’ll probably end up broken in the near future.

At least that was your experience in your younger days.

You practically had to drag the tall Bletsia back into bed as she latched on you and didn’t let go despite falling asleep standing, some light banter was exchange as well, enough to calm down Hadraniel and coerce her back into the room, both bugs literally fell back asleep the very moment they went to bed, still you’ve got to admit that you underestimated they’re instinct, it mustn’t have been that long since you went out with Hadraniel and both followed quickly.

But pray as you might you feel no kind of weariness settling in your muscle, it just feel like you have all the energy you need, without feeling much of a drive and when you went to bed with the still flustered Hadraniel (separated by the centipede of course), you were left to stare in the dark after an exchange of good night.

It took around 20 minutes for the Hero to speak; you felt her examination easily enough.

‘’Siegfried’’

Her voice is small, you feel the mattress moving as she move and, with a sudden brief gust of wind and the movement of a silhouette taking to the air, you spot her flying with extreme gentleness to the point that’s she hovering, leaving the two other monsters asleep.
>cont

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‘’Don’t feel obligated to restore my memory’’

Where did that come from? Still you simply stare at where you think her face is, it’s dark in here.

‘’You cannot sleep, and I will not let my anchor weary mind grow even heavier. I wish to exit this room and distract you, until it is the early morning where we are scheduled to depart’’

Then there’s a pause, the wind provided by the wings is soothing indeed…

‘’But I am a Hero, a warrior, I’m not certain how much comfort I can give you’’

…

Maybe you should take up on that offer.

>>19688963

Is... is she propositioning siggy?

>>19689050

Nooot really, but the fact you came to this conclusion just show how clumsy she is

>>19688963

"What do mean by 'distract'?"

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>>19688963
>>19689066

"Aha, what are we going to do off the bed?"

>>19689050
>>19689066
It sounds much more like a lack of confidence to me: like she thinks that she's been so focused on being a warrior that she won't make a good companion, and that it bothers her.

To which I would respond by pointing out how well she deals with Bletsia.

‘’What are we going to do off the bed?"

You ask in a voice similar to hers, making certain not to wake the two light sleepers, but you certainly allow yourself to smile as your question take her aback even if it is obvious.

‘’Um well… making sure you don’t remember the nightmare…?’’

‘’And how?’’

The poor angel is so, so easily flustered, the link is awash with embarrassment and indecision, Hadraniel is waist deep into something she has no experience in and watching her is something you’ve started to take a liking to.

But she doesn’t say anything, actually you feel her grasp your hand and with a gentle pulling, she get you off the bed and guide you to the door, opening it gently and she force you outside, grounded once more you see that she’s in her clothing and discarded her armor, revealing her rather slender arms for a warrior and of course the long, golden hair that is effectively hidden by the blue plate, cascading down her silhouette, covering both her back and a part of her shoulders.

‘’I do not know what it is that men do to stay awake’’

She start, her cerulean stare focused on your eyes.

‘’But I am willing to share drinks, or simply talk outside until the moon rise, or... or accomplish some form of duty, but you’ve been guarding your emotions so well that I’m not even sure if you feel anything, so I know that, at the very least, the nightmare affected you in some way and I’m at least sharp enough to deduct you will not sleep.’’

Then her stare fall on the floor.

‘’I just don’t want you to carry this invisible burden in the dark, while I sleep.’’

She bites her bottom lip, uncertainty being leaked from the link.

Since you are effectively insomniac for tonight, what do you wish to do until morning, Siegfried?

>>19689298

As much as I'd like to continue with various things that would make Hadraniel uncomfortable,I'll go with doing something a little more harmless.
I say we find something to drink and then go sit outside, maybe talk about something.

>>19689298
>we're pulling an all-nighter
>grad student mode activate
Well, the first thing we'll need is a caffeine schedule. I say coffee at first, then strong black tea until just before dawn, then switch back to coffee in time to watch the sun rise and throughout the morning.

No alcohol allowed. That'll put your lights out damn quick.

>>19689298

Not like this. Not like this.

-----
Reach out and stroke her cheek.

"Handreniel, I would not have you do something which you are not comfortable with; and most certainly not out of a sense of duty. To have that... experience marred like that...is not something I would wish on those dear to me."

Just spend some time talking, maybe not but mostly cuddling.

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>>19689515

>Dammit 4chan, stop eating my images

>>19689515
>>19689537
... I think you're reading more sexual tension into the situation than is actually there.

She's not asking for a boning. She's simply asking to keep us company while we stay awake all night.

>>19689597
Agreed. Though I do feel slightly feel slightly bad to have her stay awake because of Siggy.

>cooking egisterr

Captcha has a good idea. Let's get some food even if Siggy has to put on a bad display of his cooking ability.

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>>19689597

Maybe but her offer of companionship includes up to that; at least that is my intepretation.

I'm just trying to let her know that she doesn't need to offer her body due to 'duty'.

>>19689597

Doesn't mean we can't tease her about the way she said it.

>>19689672

Watch Siggy turn out to be a master chef like just about every other quest protagonist.

‘’Drinks? You’ll probably need some tea, alchemical low stimulants are actually good’’

As Hadraniel frown after your word you grab one of the rare servants and place your order, it’s very easy to see the annoyed look your request has on her but you simply wave her away.

‘’Shouldn’t you get some as well?’’

At her question you smile and shrug.

‘’I’ve never told you, very stressful events tend to trigger my sleeping disorder that was very present during my childhood, namely, insomnia’’

You can safely say that you are used to it, just need some time to unwind but you’ve got the stamina for the next day. However, you approach the angel with both quick and light steps and, as she raise her head to look at you, she completely freeze when your hand nestle on her cheek, caressing it with your palm, precious and fragile is that visage.

‘’I would not have you do something which you are not comfortable with; and most certainly not out of a sense of duty.’’

You’re flattered that she’s worried about you, hell more than flattered you are glad, but you know how to take care of yourself.

As your drinks arrived in an overly large thermos, you grab the girl hand and head for the exit, and decide to lay near the dueling ground free of the patrols, with a clear starry sky and a crescent moon, Hadraniel sit and drink the most and after some light chatting, in which you spied a constant redness on her cheeks, she bring a serious subject.
>cont

‘’I’ve made some research about the Heroes in the library’’

>>19689710
At the very least, he should be able to boil water without fire, and he may be able to flash-cook things like a microwave by vibrating the water molecules.

She pauses to take another drink.

‘’It seems to be common knowledge that, at the very least, three of them are alive. But they’ve all but disappeared as well…’’

Then she turns to look at the magnificent stars.

‘’I’m starting to wonder, the reason why I was in the shrine sword. When I think about being a Hero, I feel both proud and scared but I wonder… could that title have crushed those that were left alive?’’

As she look down, the light of the faraway torches give the angel silhouette an charm that can only be describe as unreachable.

‘’What if my memories are filled with nothing but tragedy and it end up crushing me?’’

Then she sighs and takes another sip.

‘’Forgive my musing…’’

>>19689710

Ha ha ha ha, oh boy we'll see won't we?

>>19689847
"Is it better to know than to remain like this, trapped in the dark and fearing what you might find if you move forward? At least in this, we're similar - amnesia can stir up some very powerful emotions. Now that I have regained much of what I lost, I can see the tragedies for myself. I am better for knowing what I was, and what transpired around me. At times it is painful to remember, but that pain only inspires me to strive for something better, especially for you, the people I am close to."

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>>19689847

"Then as you have been my rock, so too will I be your pillar.

We cannot change who we are, what we have done and experienced, that is something we will have to live with. I would know...

But you are here now, not back in the past. Whatever happens from now on, that we can change and shape, maybe into something beautiful."

>>19689820
Interesting application of water magic, I see the potential.

>>19689847
So you'll make Siggy cook something? I can't wait to view the results.

>>19689847

"You shouldn't be afraid of what your lost memories have in store for you. You are not alone."

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>>19689966

With his ability for very fine control of water magic. I see siggy possibly being a pâtissier.

Imagine what he could sculpt out of caramel, jams and other treats!

Damn, now I'm hungry for desserts.

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>>19690065

Now this give me some very fine ideas...

>>19690065

A statue formed out of jam. I find this oddly amusing.

>>19690094
The most flamboyant assassination ever.

"Ha HA! All of those delicious jelly desserts were actually highly-acidic SLIME GIRLS!"

*jiggle jiggle*

>>19690112

"Desserts were used in the assassination?"

"No! They weren't used in the assassination, they were the assassins!"

"Now you're just messing with me."

And in a dark room somewhere,
"I told you they'd never believe that their desserts could be the assassins"

"I guess you're right... I still don't quite believe that just happened though."

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"Is it better to know than to remain like this, trapped in the dark and fearing what you might find if you move forward? At least in this, we're similar - amnesia can stir up some very powerful emotions.’’

The way she shy away from your stare proves that this is a very sensible subject, but she simply silent and listen, she said her piece.

‘’We cannot change who we are, what we have done and experienced, that is something we will have to live with. I would know...’’

Another pause, but you don’t allow yourself to fall into nostalgia. The fact that you’re past is heavy in crimes and tragedy alike is not unknown to those around you, but everyone allowed you some space and even now, with inevitable curiosity and empathy as the subject of who Siegfried Shieffer was, Hadraniel remains silent.

‘’It’s fine to be afraid of your memories Hadraniel; I certainly cannot blame you, but know that, above all, you are not alone. Now and later, I may be your anchor allowing you to interact with the world, but you, yourself, forged precious relations in a short time, because I believe that, above, people with amnesia are the most honest persons there could ever be’’

After your words, there’s a silence, a long one where Hadraniel thoughts provoke some emotions and after a good 30 minutes, her gratitude shyly come forth.

‘’I… thank, for your generosity. I’ll act as your shield however I can’’

It’s a shame it’s too dark to properly see the color of her face, but now, now there is a simple night to spend with a celestial beings, creature of a past era and Hero of the world.

>>19690209

forgot to add

>timeskip to morning?

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>>19690112

Maybe not assasination but...

I think we have our getbackatyuyu plan.

Just need to figure out what the cupcake does.

>>19690209

Put an arm around her and bask in the moonlight.

>>19690264
We should be back in the room with Bletsia and Sylphis before they wake up, as if we never left.

>>19690272

Little girls formed out of glaze dancing on top of it?

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>>19690272
>>19690303

This may very well evolve into a full scale war of it own

>>19690380

It shall be a thoroughly amusing war.

In the end, Hadraniel fell asleep and after the sky was light just enough to truly be called dawn, you went back into the room with the sleeping angel in your arms, despite being a fully grown adult she weight like a small child…

Angels truly are unique aren’t they?

--

The preparation were completed overnight and now the courtyard was filled with the red of the police and soldiers alike, each of the beast-woman and few bugs standing at attention, shield and spears held up and proud as they stood with only the way hard drilling could forge, a large chariot was ready to depart and you spy around 10 hooded individuals spread around the escort, it seem that a seat for Sylphis was prepared and the mantis begrudgingly accepted. Hadraniel was back in her armor glistening in the late dawn, her spear held with vehemence and you wonder how that scarred little queen is doing, you haven’t seen her in a while…

Wait Bletsia is nowhere in sight, when did she sneak off?

But then there are large, thunderous footsteps, a concert and clacks and boom charging in your direction!

>Dodge? Roll 1d20

rolled 5 = 5

>>19690504

rolled 7 = 7

>>19690504

rolled 5 = 5

>>19690504
This is going to hurt.

>>19690504

Hm... I wonder who's attempting to run over Siggy.

rolled 20 = 20

>>19690530
>>19690573
>>19690583
This is gonna suck

>>19690599
How did I do that?

>>19690599

Nuh-uh, too late for crit

>>19690612

When all hope is lost, the dice will always come back to taunt you.

>>19690669
I know that it's just the RNG seem to enjoy rubbing it in.

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You don’t even have the time to say ‘’what’’ when you are literally snatched and lifted by giants hands probably bigger than your shoulders, covered in black (comfy) furs with claws the size of your wrist for fingers hovering you literally a meter off the ground, straddling you princess style and you stare face to face with…

With….

A monster indeed, bright golden eyes staring right at you, her smile large enough to see her teeth strong enough to snap your bones, her giant legs put Yuria to shame in length, girth and strength as she start dancing a bit, plunging deep an inches in the ground.

‘’Waha! I got myself a male! See that how yo-OW FUCK’’

The blunt end of Hadraniel spear smashes right on her cheek followed by her forehead two times, then the thrust change to her chin, you don’t even see the staff as it crush with a literal murderous intent, covering the large arms in bruises, even her belly. Thirty stabs in probably 5 seconds, forcing the Ushi-Oni to retreat a few steps and, finally, she let you go and try to swap the angel away, but the Hero literally fly under the arm and smash her spear, hard, in the kidney of the large monster and push, creating a safe distance right when you fall right on your posterior.

‘’DAMN’’

The voice of that Oni reminds you of a certain Minotaurus…

‘’Don’t screw the mate of an angel’’

From inside the castle, another one of the Oni emerge, this one left eyes is masked by a large red bandage.

What the hell…?

>back in 20 minutes

>>19690845
I guess it's time to get up and ready the Stern Look.

>>19690845

"Hello, I don't believe we've met before.'

>>19690845
get up and strike a neutral stance
ready to dodge / run
but not threatening

>>19690845
Prepare for the worst

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"Hello, I don't believe we've met before.'’

You say in the most casual grunting voice possible as you get up and dust yourself, Hadraniel immediately land in front of you and mask her spear with her wing, you also see that she’s pointing the blade to the Oni this time.

Sylphis almost jumped from her vantage point but her wounds force her to stay, her frustration is evident through the link.

‘’Uuh yeah, hi…’’

The battered monster is rubbing her face with that huge hand… the other one walk to you with Hadraniel shifting accordingly.

‘’Do forgive my twin, ambassador, she’s a bit overzealous, our duty here is simply to carry the caravan and of course provide protection in case of attack’’

Her single yellow eye is rather intimidating, all things considered or maybe it the fact she’s almost 2 meters, still, woe to any potential marauders…

--

Hadraniel always stayed to you even when the younger Ushi-Oni took a more… proper way to speak to you, form her you learned that she and her sisters are mostly merc for hire and they were recently in contract with a Tanuki to clear out some bandits in the area, but they also participated in the manhunt you caused.

Before long however, a loud bellowing voice echoes in the courtyard.

‘’ATTENTION! HER GRACE IS NOW PRESENT’’

There is that small queen and…

Bletsia is clutching her, but when she see you the centipede zoom across the dead silent courtyard and if not for the regent, the queen would have fell on her disabled side.

By all that is sacred…

Oh you also spot Tanuya who cross eyes with you but shift her gaze behind a smile.

>skip to the road ahead? Formalities are booooring

>>19691206
Yes, in the name of all that is sacred and good in this world, PLEASE skip the formalities.

As you set out, the Tanuki asked you to come back once you have enough free time and of course Ran asked you to watch over her cousin if you could, but there’s no doubt in your mind that the reason why the small, crippled queen is sent like that is for he own protection above all.

As the walk to the stones of teleportation increased in hours, you didn’t felt particularly tired, but you did take place close to the caravan, meaning close to the Ushi-Oni pushing the thing without much efforts, the group of masked silhouettes split after departure and Sylphis donned her travel cloak and hood even atop the caravan, next to the queen who looked more and more alone by the hours.

There is, of course, a fair amount of soldiers; you’d need a veritable war band to come close to the queen, who is also masking her face somewhat with an opaque veil.

…

Part of you wants to take a rest and actually climb up there, talk to this queen that you’ve only spoken too once.

>>19691206

Unless something extremely amusing interrupts the formalities, skip them.

And now I'm seeing Blestia dragging the poor queen across the courtyard.
Our centipede is a little too excited.

>>19691393
Might as well. The ambassador has the privilege, doesn't he?

>>19691454

Of course, beside after everything you've done, trust isn't much of a issue.

rolled 18 = 18

>>19691393
Go for it. Might as well keep her and Sylphis company.

>>19691517
Stupid dice there when I don't want you and not when I do.

You skillfully climb the thing in motion, prompting some grunt from one of the Oni while Hadraniel start flying above, abandoning your side but she’s more than satisfied of the safety that 5 mantis will bring, you also stare one of them right in the eyes and can’t help but frown, those girls look exactly like Sylphis…

‘’A-ah… h-hello, ambassa…’’

‘’Please call me Siegfried, or Siggy, queen Rhy’’

You say with a smile, bowing your head while Sylphis contain a brief laugh.

‘’Okay…’’

She start fidgeting with her dress, the veil effectively mask most of her feature up close.

She’s nervous that’s easy to see, and entirely unprepared for what await her you’d bet.

What will you ask, Siegfried?

>>19691568
Ask her how she's feeling about the upcoming... things. She doesn't travel much, or at all, does she? This is a pretty serious trip, especially for her.

>>19691568
Why not some simple questions?

Something like "How often do/did you get out of the castle?"

Or maybe comment about Bletsia; "I've heard Bletsia has been spending quite sometime with you. I hope she isn't causing you too much trouble."

‘’I presume you haven’t been out of the castle much?’’

You ask for a start, preferring to forego staring at her and simply looking ahead, you remember this road pretty well; hell this is probably twice the speed when you first came.

‘’I’ve always been rather…. Secluded, spent most of my time reading…’’

Hmm there’s no stuttering, but according to this statement she must have been quite sheltered, perhaps even before that… event that caused such deep scars. Sylphis is also listening and observing in silence, like she’s used to.

‘’I don’t know why Ran… why she isn’t the queen she’s… much more competent’’

That self-derision… this small girl must probably hate her position, you decide, thus, to change the subject.

"I've heard Bletsia has been spending quite some time with you. I hope she isn't causing you too much trouble."

The small girl jump slightly and tug at your sleeve, prompting you to look at her and you can’t help but smile when her ears twitches.

‘’She’s… well she’s g-good… c-company, a bit… e-energetic, b-but she showed me h-how to make some… ofuda’’

Hmm? Really now? That’s interesting…

>ending there now, if it weren’t for Cloudflare we’d already be back home by now but oh well, can’t have everything.

>>19691791
Damnit INH. I just got back and was hoping to take part for a bit, heh. Guess I'll have to settle for next week.

>>19691791
Hopefully 4chan will be in order when we get the next installment.

And moot said the site should be more stable now...

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>>19691805

Sorry man, got hit by a sudden wave of fatigue so I prefer to stop here instead of doing shit quality.

On the bright side, next update is going to be Wednesday

I wonder if we can tease Hadraniel about how Blestia is like her and Siggy's child.

>instincts. offoreo
We've done a rather good job of ignoring our instincts.

>>19691830
Fair enough. An update during the week will be sweet, although I won't be able to fully participate during it again.

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>>19691848

...Does Siggy even has a libido?

>>19691830

Oh yay! I won't have to wait as long!

>>19691859
Of course! But, being a water mage, he is accustomed to having control of fluids...

>>19691859
I like to think he's just a master of self-control.

>>19691859

I think he's waiting to finish his harem before making a move.

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>>19691868

...There is a rather... I mean I'm not... I don't...I'm not sure if...

>>19691881
Possible. Making a move on one too early might turn off some of the potential candidates. Gotta rope em all in so it's too late for them to turn back.

>>19691870

Fluffiness is the only thing capable of doing him in, but even that doesn't work for long.
Or the girls have no interest in taking advantage of his momentary lack of self-control.

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>>19691881
>>19691892

Oh my, that man is no gentleman but a shrewd individual isn't he?

Still, Siggy a healthy young man buuut he got his issue, that's what mostly keeping him firmly rooted, more than anything.

>>19691892

Sylphis seems to be up for anything.
Athena might need a little work, but Sylphis can probably get her to give in.
Hadraniel will require the most work out of the three we have bonded, seeing how easily she's flustered by such things.

I'm not so sure about any of the others though.

>>19691921
There is also the fact that he's apparently decided to deal with his prophesied death before making any real moves in the romantic department.

No sense forming a harem and then dying with no chance to be a father to your children.

>>19691921
There's nothing stopping someone from being a gentleman AND a shrewd individual.

>>19691921

It's only a matter of time before Siggy's master plan bears fruit.
And the fruit shall be sweet and numerous.

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>>19691935

>Sylphis seems to be up for anything.

She's pratically a trolldere by this point, but still need some work.

Hadraniel another story entirely

>>19691939

Oh his resolve will break if the situation is good enough, Siggy may be smooth as hell, but there's so much love a man can take.

>>19691972
>Oh his resolve will break if the situation is good enough, Siggy may be smooth as hell, but there's so much love a man can take.

"Now that you're all pregnant, I'll have to be extra sure not to die!"

>>19691972
Throw him into enough emotional situations and I'm sure he'll crack. That nightmare's vision of Hadraniel probably didn't help him much.

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>>19692026

Going to ahve a shitload of birthday to keep track off, hell how greedy can you get anyway? ALL of them?

>>19692033

It's pretty much PTSD at this point, he... mostly, know how to deal with it.

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>>19692103
>ALL of them?

YES.

>>19692103
I think we've clearly established Siggy is a greedy individual. Besides, IIRC the voices in his dreams have told him to be greedy.

>>19692103

It's been done before.

http://bizarreslimeart.tumblr.com/
Original Gangsta: Roy Rondo is the one you'll want to read.

>>19692143

And you should always listen to the voices in your head. They have such good ideas.

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>>19692129
>>19692143
>>19692160

Well now, let's hope the good end can be achieved, hmm? A single monster can be quite loving but several and amongst that, a mother and her daugther?

hoho, Good luck.

>>19692188
Fluid control will serve us well.

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>>19692202

Let's hope nobody actually die in the war

>>19692221
No one will. Everything will be fine and a good ending will be achieved. Although, I can't be completely confident with that statement until we deal with that woman from the church.

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>>19692230

Are yo uready to shoulder all the evil of the world?

>>19692250
Heh. I don't think anyone can say for sure they're ready to do such a thing. I suppose we shall see if Siggy is up to it though.

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>>19692284

This is going to be fun

>>19692313
You gotta tone it down a little INH, otherwise we'll despair and give up before you get the chance to break us for thinking we can handle everything and get best end.

>>19692250

Are you implying that this is something I can't just kill?

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>>19692202
>fluid control

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>>19692338

I can't tone down anything down by this point good sir.

>>19692359

I guess that's one way to do it.

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>>19692359

This face...

>>19692391

She seems to be enjoying this.

Considering Siggy is a water mage and all, I'm kind of surprised we haven't attempted to summon a slime girl or water spirit or anything like that.

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>>19692538

My fault mostly since I couldn't really place the opportunity for it.

>>19692595
Well you have mentioned it a few times so we have had the option at least. I guess we just haven't really had a need to summon one. Maybe we'll have a need if we're sent to any large lakes or something sometime soon.

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>>19692634

I've planned for one already so its cool, don't worry, I love me some slime too.

>>19692634
>>19692676

And Siggy was never the same.

>>19692704
Soon he will need an accountant to keep track of all his women.

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>>19692704

Certainly not, might even introduce her next update.

Probably not now that I think about it.

>>19692733

none of them are his however!

>>19692733

That accountant going to end up in the harem too.

>>19692768

It's only a matter of time.

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>>19692786

We'll see won't we?

>>19692805
As long as 4chan allows it.

>>19692818

4chan can't stop me!