Helix Library- A massive dome-shaped building located at the very center of the Human Kingdom. From the outside, it looked like an average-sized building. But the moment you stepped inside, it was a completely different world-filled with millions of books and ancient records.
Leon stood right at the entrance, staring up at the gate of the Helix Library.
"Hope I can find what I'm looking for in here," he muttered with a neutral look as he walked in.
The moment he stepped inside, his eyes widened slightly. The place was huge-insanely huge. The ceiling wasn't even visible from the ground floor.
"Whoever built this place really knew how to fuck with spatial magic..." he said under his breath, scanning the massive circular shelves towering all around him and staircases going up and up towards the top.
"Well... it was lost with time, no one can create a building like this now," a soft voice replied from the side.
"Hmm...?" Leon turned to see a black-haired, nerdy-looking girl with glasses standing beside him, looking at the top.
She was hugging a green book close to her chest, wearing a red dress. Medium-sized boobs, thick ass-definitely sexy.
She immediately turned to look at Leon and smiled at him. "Hi, I'm Rita. I help out here."
"Leon," he replied, with a neutral expression.
"You from an academy or just here to read?" Rita asked, still smiling.
"Just here to read about something..." Leon replied casually.
"Need help finding something?" She asked in a very polite tone.
"Yeah. I'm looking into dungeons and stuff."
"Dungeons? That's actually an interesting topic-but all the books about that are on the third floor."
"So... I need to go up there?" Leon spoke as he pointed towards the third floor.
"Nope. You can't access the third floor unless you're affiliated with a magic academy or a two star noble at least."
She explained further, "There are seven floors in this library. Only the first one is open to everyone. The rest are for nobles and academy students.
The seventh floor is only for the chosen ones-royalty, seven-star family heads, and some Royal Archmages."
"But, I want to go to the third floor..." Leon replied with a smile.
"Well, that's a problem," she added with a chuckle. "How about monster anatomy? That's pretty intresting too-
"How do I prove I'm from Velthorne Academy?" Leon asked, glancing toward the upper floors.
"Uh... You'd need to verify your identity at the counter over there and get an academy pass, but didn't you say-"
"Yeah, be right back," Leon said, already walking off toward the counter.
Behind the counter sat a grumpy-looking old man in his fifties, buried in a book.
"Excuse me," Leon said softly.
"Can't even read a book in peace... What do you want, kid?" the man grunted as he closed his book.
'Damn... this old man looks like a pain' Leon thought as he kept a neutral face.
"I need an academy pass," he said.
"What academy?" The old man asked, rummaging under the counter.
"Velthorne Academy."
The man froze. "O-Oh, I'm terribly sorry, Sir. I'll register you right away. Please, place your hand on this orb."
His whole demeanor flipped like a switch as he placed a glowing orb in front of Leon.
'Damn. Velthorne Academy really has clout in this kingdom. Look at this old fart switch up the moment I said the name, Leon thought, smirking as he placed his hand on the orb.
A projection of Leon's face, name, and age lit up inside the orb. Ten seconds later, a card slid out of the square box beneath it.
"Here's your card, Sir. I sincerely apologize for earlier-I hope you'll forgive this old man," the guy said with a smile, handing it over with both hands.
"Yeah," Leon replied, taking the card and walking back.
The card had his picture, name, and age on the front. On the back, two golden-green letters: V.A.
Leon walked up to Rita and showed the card.
"Can you take me there now?" He asked with a smile.
"O-Oh! You're really from Velthorne? Please, follow me, Sirl" she said, suddenly more respectful.
"Just call me Leon."
"As you wish, Leon," she replied with a small smile as they started walking up the stairs.
Just like the first floor had no nobles on it, the second one had no commoners on it.
It was packed with academy students and nobles- all studying in silence.
"So, any particular reason you're interested in dungeons?" Rita asked.
"Not really. I just find them fascinating, " Leon replied.
After one more floor, they reached the third level.
Rita led him to a completely empty section.
"All the dungeon related books are in this shelf. Take your time-we're open 24/7. If you need anything, just wave, I'll be right there," she said with a smile before walking away.
'Guess no one cares about dungeons, huh?' Leon thought as he looked around and noticed that it was completely empty.
"Well... who gives a fuck,' he muttered and walked in.
Leon scanned the shelves for the book he was looking for...
'Dungeon Rank Identification'
'Monsters Found in a Dungeon'
'Rank-A Dungeon Appearings?"
'Are Dungeons Related to Other Worlds?"
"Wait... this is the one." Leon pulled out a grey book titled Working of a Dungeon.
He dropped to the floor, leaned against the shelf, and opened the book.
40 minutes later....
"Well, I have readed through some pages and only few of the points are useful...
-–-
>When a place becomes enriched with mana and there's no escape route, the mana seeps into the ground. Over time, this leads to the formation of a Dungeon Core.
>Once the core forms, it starts at F-Rank.
>F-Rank dungeons have a very basic design-two small rooms at start, one big final room.
>Gradually, the dungeon attracts low-level monsters due to the mana-rich environment.
>The first monster to reach the core absorbs half its mana and gains a certain level of intelligence-becoming the Dungeon Boss.
>The Boss bonds with the core, gaining limited control over dungeon structure and basic trap-making abilities.
>The Boss will protect the core with its life. It may die, but it won't ever leave the core unguarded.
-–-
"If I can bond with a core... I can feed it mana and raise its rank. And since I've got infinite mana, I will have a easy time doing that."
Leon thought with a serious expression.
"I need a skill to bond with the core,' he whispered, activating his skill.
[Please pick a name for the skill...]
"Core Bonding."
[Skill 'Core Bonding' has been created.]
[Rank has been settled to 'F' by default.]
[State the use of skill.]
"When used, this skill will allow the user to bond with a dungeon core, supply mana to it, and control it."
[Error: Skill's description doesn't match the Rank. Please try again...]
The moment Glitch Point was activated, three words turned red on the screen.
'A Dungeon Core.'
Leon stared at it with a very confused expression.
"What the fuck am I supposed to change in that?" he muttered, rubbing his temple.
"...A dungeon crystal ball?" Leon spoke in a low voice.
[Error: Skill's description doesn't match the Rank. Please try again...]
"Fuck..." Leon cursed as he stood up and started walking around the shelfs, thinking very hard for ten minutes.
'Is there a different name for the Dungeon Core or is it something else that I am missing?
What can there be-
"So, goblins are F-rank monsters, huh?"
"Yeah, They are found in F-ranked dungeons only." Someone muttered nearby-and something suddenly clicked in Leon's mind.
'Rank... I forgot to mention the rank, Damn, how could I miss something that basic? His eyes widened in realization..
"When used, this skill will allow the user to bond with an F-rank dungeon core, supply mana to it, and control it," Leon whispered.
Suddenly, the red highlight disappeared.
[Processing...]
"Haha..." Leon let out a small laugh but stopped immediately when people sitting around started to give him strange looks.
He hurried back to the dungeon section and slipped the book back onto the shelf.
[Description has been accepted.]
[Please select the chant for the skill (Core Bonding).]
"Bind," Leon said with a smirk.
[Chant 'Bind' has been selected.]
[Estimated mana cost to use the skill has been calculated: 80% mana per use.]
[Cooldown has been calculated: 72 hours after every use.]
[Would you like to learn the skill or destroy it?]
"Umm... what the fuck is with that mana cost and cooldown?" Leon frowned at the screen as he couldn't understand why the system would set them so high.
[Would you like to learn the skill or destroy it?]
"...Fine. Learn the fucking thing, Leon said seriously.
[Congratulations! You have learned the skill {Core Bonding} successfully!]
'Now... Let's get out of here and try to make a dungeon'. Leon thought as he immediately made his way down to the first floor.
On the second floor, he passed by Rita. They exchanged a quick smile before walking away.
'He's so hot and handsome... And he's a Velthorne student too. If only I had a chance to date him... I'd make him so happy he'd never want to leave me.'
'Sigh... If I married him, my life would be set, ' Rita thought, watching him walk out the main gates with a sad look.
****
Once outside, Leon didn't waste any time. He bolted straight toward Vinceral Forest.
Exiting the kingdom, Leon didn't stop running even though it was hard to run through all the snow.
"What's up with that guy? Running into the forest with no weapon?"
"Some suicidal kid, maybe. Whatever. If he becomes monster food, the beasts get fatter, and we get more meat to eat."
"Hahaha..."
"Hahahahahaha..."
Two adventurers laughed as they watched him disappear into the trees.
After reaching near the Oak Tree, Leon checked his surroundings.
"Inventory... Withdraw," he said with an excited expression.
A screen popped up in front of his face. Leon immediately tapped on the dungeon core, and it materialized in his right hand.
"Bind," he spoke, activating the skill.
[-400 MP]
"Oh shit..." Leon's vision blacked out for a second, and he lost his balance.
He grabbed onto the tree, blinking rapidly as he felt his head spinning really hard making it difficulty to even stand properly.
[+720 MP]
But in the next second, the weakness vanished.
'Mana fatigue... This happens when I use a huge chunk of mana at once. Makes my body feel like crap.' Leon thought as he gained his balance back and stood up straight.
[Binding to F-Rank Core has been successful.]
'Good thing that my mana regeneration speed is so fast now. Otherwise, I would've been miserable like that for the next thirty minutes at least', he thought, glancing at the notification.
"So... how am I supposed to-"
"I greet, my master." Suddenly, A child like voice came from behind.
Leon spun around immediately....
A small girl stood there-around three feet tall, her entire body made of glowing blue mana, almost transparent. Floating at the center of her chest was the F-rank dungeon core.
"Woah..." Leon blinked at her.
"Master... Would you like me to create a dungeon here?" she asked, bowing politely.
"You're the dungeon core... aren't you?" he asked, still confused.
"Yes, Master. This is the form I've taken to make communication easier. Do you not like it? I can change into something else if you prefer."
"It's good- it's good," Leon said, walking closer and reaching his hand out to her head but as soon as he tried to touch her, his hand passed right through.
"I am not materialistic, Master. This is just mana," she said calmly.
"I see..." Leon nodded.
"So you can create dungeons anywhere?" he asked.
"Yes, Master. But mana-rich areas are better- I grow faster by absorbing ambient mana." She replied.
'Well, I'm mana-rich as hell, so that's not a problem."
"Can you create one right here?" Leon asked.
"Yes, Master. Shall I begin?"
"Go ahead. Make it right here," he said, pointing at the ground.
"As you command," she said, placing her hand on the ground.
*Grrrrrr*
The earth trembled slightly, and a staircase opened up right under her.
"It is completed, Master," she said, stepping onto the stairs.
Leon peered down the stairs. It looked almost identical to the goblin dungeon he cleared the day before.
"Are there any traps inside?" Leon asked.
"No, Master. I don't have enough mana to create traps at the moment."
[Congratulations! You have obtained the title: {Dungeon Master} successfully.]
[Title: Dungeon Master]
[Description: Bond with a dungeon core and create a dungeon. Anything that enters the dungeon will recognize you as its master.
While inside the dungeon, all your and your allies' powers increase by +10%. Can teleport anywhere inside the dungeon at will.]
Leon stared at the translucent screen floating steadily in front of his face.
"So I'm a Dungeon Master now... That's cool, " he muttered, cracking a grin that tugged up the corners of his mouth.
"This staircase will lead to the first floor, Master," the calm, feminine voice of the dungeon core echoed beside him. "You can modify it as you wish. If you desire to trap intruders within the dungeon, altering the stairs is a simple method."
Leon nodded, casually dismissing the notification window with a flick of his hand. He took a step forward, his boots lightly tapping against the stone as he began descending the staircase. The dungeon core walked alongside him, Silently.
As they walked deeper, the light faded steadily, the air turning colder and heavier with each step. Shadows crept along the stone walls. Yet something felt strange.
'Wait... is it just me or can I see better in this darkness than I usually can?' Leon blinked a few times, then activated his skill just in case.
[Adjusting Host's Eyes...]
His pupils shrank, reshaping into narrow slits like a cat's. His vision suddenly sharpened-everything around him became clearer, as if the darkness wasn't even a problem anymore.
He could see the stonework along the walls. It was rough but well-formed. The dungeon seemed to be carved from the same kind of stone as the Goblin Dungeon he'd been in yesterday, Except there were no vines or moss here though-nothing organic, nothing wild. Just clean, bare dungeon stone.
"This is the first room, Master," the core said softly, continuing her float forward.
Leon glanced around and noticed that it was very much similar to the goblin dungeon's first room.
"Do you have a name?" he asked, casually.
"I do not, Master. It would be an honor to receive one from you," she replied, her voice as polite and emotionless as ever.
"Hmm... How about Elis?" Leon spoke after a brief pause.
"I am honored, Master."
And the moment those words left her mouth-
[-450 MP]
*Thud!*
Leon's knees buckled instantly. A wave of dizziness crashed over him like a hammer, and he barely managed to stop himself from slamming into the ground.
[+761 MP]
In the blink of an eye, his mana regenerated.
"Fucking hell... Why the hell did I lose so much mana just now?" he groaned, placing one hand against the wall to push himself upright.
"You gave me a name, Master. Naming a dungeon core, monster, or summon consumes a considerable amount of mana. It is a form of spiritual binding. The act solidifies our connection", Elis explained.
Leon exhaled sharply. "Yeah... I've heard of that before, now that you mention it."
'I read about that in Mangas.' Leon thought thought.
As Elis continued forward, she gestured toward another open space. "This is the second room, Master."
Leon followed, but something caught his eye-there were no doors between the rooms.
"Hey... why aren't these rooms separated? Shouldn't there be a gate or something in between?" he asked, frowning.
"I require physical materials to construct proper gates. Wood, metal, stone and a huge amount of mana. Currently, there are none available, Master."
'Ah... that makes sense', Leon thought. 'So the dungeon core uses physical materials from outside sources. Like the sword blades and armor scraps from dead adventurers. She uses that stuff to build structures, traps, doors and other things inside the dungeon. Just like the Goblin Dungeon.'
"So, if I bring you wood and metal, you'll be able to set traps and build gates between rooms?"
"Absolutely, Master. However, even with the materials, crafting will consume a significant amount of mana and unfortunately-"
"You don't have any... I know." Leon replied.
They entered the final room-larger, more spacious than the others. It reminded Leon of the Goblin Lord's room.
"So... when you say 'a significant amount of mana'-how much exactly are we talking about?" Leon asked, raising an eyebrow.
"It is difficult to quantify in simple terms, Master. Mana requirements fluctuate based on the complexity of the structure. But... if you'd like, I can demonstrate. Could you please extend your hand?"
"Like this?" Leon held his hand out.
"Thank you. I will take a small amount of mana from you. Please try not to be alarmed."
She gently placed her hand over his. A soft blue glow pulsed from her fingertips.
[-100 MP]
[+761 MP]
Leon's mana Instantly recovered.
"Now, please look towards the center of the room, Master."
*Grrrrrrrrrrr*
The floor trembled slightly as stones rose from the ground, clicking together until they formed a basic throne in the middle of the chamber.
"That is what I could build with the mana I just took. Do you understand now, Master?"
Leon approached the throne, brushing his hand along the stone armrest. He sat down with a small smirk.
"Yeah, I get it now."
"I require ambient mana to build structures and evolve the dungeon further-"
"Come here," Leon interrupted, extending his hand again.
"Yes, Master," she said, floating toward him.
"Take more mana."
"As you command, Master. How much?"
"Triple the amount from earlier."
"As you command, Master."
[-300 MP]
[+761 MP]
"I've done it, Mas-"
"Again." Leon spoke with a smile, He wasn't worried about mana anymore.
"Yes, Master,"
[-300 MP]
[+761 MP]
"Should I-"
"Keep doing it until I tell you to stop." Leon replied.
"As you command, Master."
She continued draining 300 MP per second. Leon's recovery rate kept him from dipping too low, but he still felt the lightheaded pressure from the rapid flow of mana getting in and out of his body.
Still, he remained seated and calm. It was manageable..
****
—One Hour Later—
"Master..." Elis suddenly stopped.
Leon opened his eyes lazily. "Hmm? What's wrong?"
"I can no longer absorb mana, Master. I've reached my current storage limit. My core will begin evolving now. The process will some take time."
Leon straightened slightly. "Evolving, huh?"
"Yes master, Once it completes, I will be able to store and utilize larger quantities of mana. In the meantime, I can perform full structural adjustments with the mana you have me."
Leon leaned back in the throne. "Can you rearrange the dungeon? Like... stack the floors upon each other and connect them with diagonal staircases?"
"As you command, Master." Elis lowered her hand to the floor.
*GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR*
The entire dungeon trembled violently. It felt like an earthquake. Leon gripped the arms of his throne, watching the exit gate shift and twist. From the stone, new stairs formed-rising one by one like steps being summoned from air.
Two minutes passed and everything stopped.
"It is done, Master", Elis said quietly.
Leon stood from his throne. "Alright... let's see this."
'How do I teleport again? Should I just say it out loud?'
"Teleport me to the second floor." Leon spoke and he vanished immediately.
****
—Dungeon's Second Floor—
*Swish!*
Leon reappeared on the second floor, landing smoothly on his feet. A grin stretched across his face.
Stairs to the left went upward. Stairs to the right went downward. It was a proper layered dungeon structure just like he commanded her to make.
He walked down the right-side stairs, heading back toward the final room. Elis stood inside, waiting.
"Elis, now that you've got enough mana stored... can you create another room in the dungeon?" he asked, stepping into the room.
"I'm afraid not, Master. My current capacity allows control of only three rooms. If I attempt to add more, the earlier ones will collapse. Once my core finishes evolving, I will be able to construct additional chambers." Elis replied.
"I see..." Leon nodded thoughtfully. Then his expression shifted to a perverted one.
"Hey... can you make naughty traps too?" He asked.
"I do not understand the word 'Naughty, Master... Can you give me a specific example?" Elis tilted her head slightly, confusion evident in her soft voice.
Leon blinked. "Looks like I'm not going to work today... Well, fuck it". He let out a small laugh as he sat back on the throne.
"I'm talking about traps that don't kill people, but instead make them go crazy with lust. You know, like needles laced with aphrodisiac shooting out of walls, or a room filled with gas that makes people horny. That kind of traps-can you make that?" Leon asked with a confused expression.
Elis paused for a moment. "I can make traps that fire needles at a target and rooms that can either release or contain gases... but I'm not familiar with this 'Aphrodisiac, Master. Is it some sort of poison?" Her expression stayed neutral, but her curiosity was obvious.
"No, it's not poison. It's a... stimulant." Leon rubbed the back of his neck. "If I give you the aphrodisiac and other ingredients, can you use them to make those traps?"
"Yes, Master. However," she tilted her head, "instead of dipping needles in aphrodisiac, may I fill the needles with it? I can design them to be small and release the liquid upon skin contact. It will be more effective that way, right?"
Leon smirked, genuinely impressed. "If you had a real body right now, I'd kiss you."
"You can pat my core as a sign of affection, if you'd like, Master." Elis lifted her floating core-normally embedded in her chest-up to her forehead, presenting it to Leon.
"Oh... alright then." Leon chuckled and gave it two gentle taps.
*Pat-Pat*
"Thank you, Master," Elis said, a small smile in her tone.
"Now, tell me what you need. I'll bring everything that you need." Leon spoke with a neutral expression.
"Are we focusing only on traps, Master? Or shall I prepare for gates as well?"
"Gates and traps both," Leon nodded. "And throw in some torches too. It's pitch dark in here. I plan to bring in some sex slaves soon and... well, I want to see their faces when I fuck them." He spoke with a perverted smile.
"I understand, Master. For all of that, I'll need a significant amount of wood and metal."
'My inventory can't carry that much weight... I'll need a better method to bring the materials in. And I need money to buy all this stuff too. ' Leon thought with a serious expression.
Suddenly an idea popped into his head.
"I'll be back soon, Elis," he said, turning away.
"I will await your return, Master", Elis bowed slightly.
"Take me to the entrance." Leon ordered.
*Swish*
Leon vanished from the core room and reappeared at the dungeon's entrance.
****
He exited the forest and began walking toward the northern side of the kingdom.
About thirty minutes later, he arrived at a village- but not just any village.
It was a Beastkin settlement.
As he approached the wooden gate, two muscular guards blocked his path. Both were half-human, half-dogs, holding long spears and standing with sharp vigilance.
"Stop. State your business in the village," they said in unison, crossing their spears.
"I'm looking for a girl named Ellie. She told me she lives here." Leon spoke with a neutral expression.
The two guards exchanged a quick glance, then stepped aside and allowing him to enter.
As Leon walked in, he noticed something... The houses were made of finely cut wood. Unlike the crude, stone-brick homes in his own village, these homes were neatly built with care and effort.
'These people are stronger than they look. Probably built all this with their own hands, ' Leon thought, glancing around.
The Beastkin villagers stared at him curiously. A human in their territory wasn't something they saw every day.
"Haha, hey look-a human!"
"Oh my gods, it's a real human!"
"Hello, mister human!"
Suddenly, a bunch of children ran up to him, giggling as they circled around him and grabbed at his clothes.
'I fucking hate children... But, Maybe I can use them for some information extraction.' Leon thought in his mind.
"Hey, do any of you know a girl named Ellie?" Leon crouched slightly to their level.
"Ellie? Yeah! She lives in the house outside the village," a small boy said, pointing east.
Leon followed the direction with his eyes and noticed a lone house just outside the village boundary.
'Why outside the village?' he wondered.
"Mister human, play with us!" a little girl said, tugging on his pants with her tiny claws.
'If something happens to my clothes, I will- Ugh, She is a child.' Leon thought as he slowly removed her hand from his pants.
"Yeah! Play with us!"
"Come on, mister! Play!"
'Ugh... what a pain in the ass,' Leon sighed internally, then noticed a stick lying on the ground.
"Alright, let's play!" He picked it up, grinned, and chucked it as far as he could.
"Fetch the stick!" Leon shouted.
"Yaaaay!"
"I'll be first!"
"No! I will!"
The kids dashed after it like a pack of wild puppies.
"Always works." Leon smirked.
"Excuse me... Can I help you?" came a calm voice from behind.
Leon turned and saw an old Beastkin man standing behind him. He was covered in thick black fur, so much so that even his eyes were barely visible.
"Oh, no. The kids already told me what I needed to know," Leon replied.
"I see," the old man nodded. "If you need any information, don't hesitate to ask. I'm the village chief."
Leon pointed toward the house in the distance. "Why does that one house sit outside the village?"
The chief's expression darkened slightly. "One of your kind-human-fell in love with one of ours. She was innocent, and he... wasn't. We accepted the relationship, but when the mating season came, he cheated on her with other females from the village. Their husbands found out and forced the whole family out."
Leon stayed quiet as the chief continued.
"He eventually left them for another woman. Since then, that girl and her family have lived in exile. She's become a cautionary tale. We forbid our young from getting involved with humans now... So please," the chief paused and looked Leon in the eye, "try not to get any of our girls pregnant."
"Noted." Leon spoke with a neutral expression as he immediately turned and started walking towards the house.
****
Leon jumped the wooden fence and knocked on the door.
*Knock-Knock*
*Click*
A boy around ten opened the door, his eyes narrowing as he looked up at Leon. "Who are you? What do you want?"
"Is Ellie here?" Leon asked.
"Who's at the door, Daniel?" a voice called from inside.
"A human guy. He's asking for you Ellie."
There was a brief pause, then quick footsteps.
Ellie came rushing to the door. As soon as she saw Leon, she bowed deeply.
"Hello, Sir Leon," Ellie greeted, bowing deeply in front of him.
"Show some respect, idiot! He's the reason we're not starving right now," she snapped, smacking her little brother on the back of the head..
"I-I'm sorry! H-Hello, Sir..." Daniel stuttered, bowing clumsily.
"Please come in, Sir Leon. Can I get you anything to eat?" Ellie asked, biting her lip nervously as she walked toward the kitchen.
"No need," Leon replied, stepping inside and letting his eyes scan the house. The house wasn't in a very good condition, bare floors, cracked walls, and barely any furniture. Just a small table that looked like it had survived a war.
"Here... sit, Sir," Ellie said, bringing over a rickety wooden chair.
Leon took it with a nod, sitting down casually and spreading his legs as he leaned back.
"Mom! I chopped three trees! I'm getting good at it, right?" a kid's voice shouted from outside.
"Yes, Yes... You did a very good job."
*Click*
The door creaked open-and walked in a woman that made Leon's cock twitch immediately.
A full-bodied MILF, her hips swaying with every step, massive tits jiggling under a worn-out bodice that looked like it was seconds away from snapping open. Her black hairs flowed down to her back, long and wild. Two furry ears poked out from the top of her head, and a swaying tail trailed behind her. Her ass was thick, round, heavy-packed into a skirt that hugged them tightly.
Her body screamed breed me, and Leon's mind was filled with perverted thoughts the second he laid eyes on her.
"Whoa... there's a human in our house," the young boy that was walking with her spoke as he looked at Leon, shocked.
"Mom, Earl, this is Mr. Leon-the guy I told you about. The one who made cream puffs," Ellie spoke as she introduced them.
"Oh! Hello, Sir!" both the boy and the busty demi-human MILF said, bowing in sync.
As the mother leaned forward, her massive tits swayed, and Leon's eyes locked onto her cleavage, deep and inviting.
'Fuck... I want to bury my face in there and suffocate.' Leon thought as he immediately tried to control his dick.
"Ellie, bring our guest some water," the MILF said sweetly.
"Right!" Ellie rushed toward the kitchen.
"Oi, Daniel, come outside. I'll show you how to split wood properly," Earl said, already heading out the door.
"Coming!" Daniel ran after him, leaving Leon alone in the room with the curvy demi-mom.
"Sir Leon... you've done so much for us. I honestly don't know how to thank you," she said, setting the firewood down and stretching her back-pushing her breasts up high.
'Jump up and down, your boobs spilling out of your bodice will thank me automatically. ' Leon thought in his mind as a perverted smile appeared over his face.
"Here you go, Sir Leon," Ellie said, returning with a glass of water.
Leon took it and downed the whole thing in one big gulp.
*Gulp*
"Thanks."
"Umm... did you need something, Sir Leon? Did Ellie mess something up?" the MILF asked, confused.
"No. I'm here with a Deal," Leon said.
"A Deal?" the two women asked, glancing at each other.
"Yeah. How'd you like to make some money this winter ?"
"I'm in!" Ellie replied instantly, her eyes lighting up.
"Is it dangerous?" her mother asked, frowning slightly.
"Not unless you think baking cream puffs is deadly. You'll just have to make and sell them across the kingdom.
"But... that's your recipe, we can't sell that sir." Ellie said, hesitant.
"You guys keep 30% profit, I take 50%, and 20% goes to the materials for the next batch. Here's 50 copper for your first batch. It's not a donation... I am offering you guys a buisness deal." Leon spoke as he tossed the pouch to Ellie.
*Clink*
"You already know the recipe, right?"
"Yes!" she nodded excitedly.
"I'm not forcing you to do this, it's your-"
"We'd be honored to take this deal, Sir." the MILF said quickly, bowing low again- her big tits nearly spilling from her top.
"Thank you, Sir Leon!" Ellie added, doing the same.
Leon stood. "Then I'll take my leave now."
"Where should we send the payment?" her mother asked with a confused expression.
"I'll come collect it myself... every day, if that's okay with you." He smirked. His gaze slid down to the mother's tits and hips.
'If I play this right, I'll turn this MILF into my personal cock-fleshlight. That fat pussy will be mine to pound whenever I want, Hehehehe...' Leon thought in his mind with a perverted smile.
"Oh, no problem at all," the MILF replied sweetly, not aware of what dirty plans Leon had for her in his mind.
"Well... I will see you guys tomorrow then."
Leon left the house, watching Daniel and Earl still outside messing with wood.
'One passive income source done. Now I can spend my winter warm, fed... and balls-deep in MILF pussies.' His smirk grew as he walked toward the kingdom.
****
—Thirty minutes later—
Leon arrived at Merida's shop and walked inside.
*Ting*
She was asleep on the counter, her tits squished against the wood, her back rising and falling gently.
"Hmm? You're late..." she murmured, waking up from her sleep.
"I was doing something important," Leon replied.
"You're lucky you're good with knives. I'd have fired your lazy ass already," she muttered, rubbing her eyes.
Leon's gaze wandered to a blade on the rack. He picked it up-and noticed the handle was slick with something... sticky.
He raised an evebrow. "Why's this handle wet?" he asked with a perverted grin.
Merida's eyes flew open. She rushed over, snatching the knife from him with a panic-stricken face, her cheeks blazing red.
'Fuck. I left it there... I forgot.' her mind screamed.
"Were you... Mastrubating with this?" Leon whispered, stepping in close, his breath hot against her ear.
"W-What!?" she yelped, her face burning.
"You know, I have the real thing in my pants..." Leon spoke, grabbing her by the waist. His hand slid down her stomach, teasing lower, until his fingers pressed against her clothed pussy.
"W-What are you-"
"Remis." Leon whispered.
The skill hit her womb like a surge of arousal and heat. Her pussy clenched. Juices soaked her panties in an instant.
Her knees buckled and she immediately gripped the counter, moaning softly as the magic assaulted her insides.
"Anhh~❤"
"W-What are you doing to my body, Kid?"
Merida's voice trembled, her legs twitching uncontrollably as her soaked panties clung to her heated folds. Her eyes fluttered open and shut, trying to resist what her body was feeling.
"Me? I'm not doing anything," Leon smirked darkly, his fingers teasing her pussy through the fabric of her pants.
"Just checking how wet your perverted little pussy is."
"J-Just remove your hand-" she gasped, her hand shooting down to grab his wrist. But before she could push him away, Leon leaned in, his voice low and seductive.
"You remember that day I asked about the missing handle?" he whispered, his fingers never stopping. "I saw something in the storage room..."
Merida's eyes widened, her grip loosening instantly. She stared at him, her face flushing red. "W-What did you see?"
Leon's smirk grew wider. "A very sexually frustrated woman... laying on the haystack. Her legs wide open, moaning while she fucked herself with this same handle," he said, lifting it up slowly in front of her. Her breath hitched.
"Y-You are-" She couldn't finish.
Leon's fingers began moving faster, rubbing back and forth over her sensitive pussy slit with rhythm and pressure.
"A-Anhh~❤ Ahnn-Ahhh~❤ Wait-Nnghhh~❤ I'm-I'm cuhmminggg~!❤" she screamed as her knees buckled and she collapsed to the floor, her pants soaked, her cum leaking out in waves over the ground.
Leon crouched down beside her, still smirking. "Well now... look at the mess you've made on the floor, Merida."
"Y-You..." she whispered, her cheeks flushed, her legs still trembling as she tried to stand.
"What?" he tilted his head mockingly. "Say it louder, I don't think I can hear you clearly."
"How did you make my body do that?" she asked, her voice husky and eyes locked onto his.
Leon slid his hand around her waist, yanking her close until her huge boobs squished against Leon's chest.
"It's simple," he whispered. "There's magic in my hands."
"You're so cocky... touching a woman old enough to be your mother, and still smiling about it?
Don't you feel any shame doing this to me?" Merida asked but her eyes were completely focused on Leon's lips.
"Yeah, I don't think so," Leon said casually, then leaned in and sealed her lips with his.
*Chuuuuu~*
He sucked on her lower lip, his hand squeezing her breast while his other hand cupped her huge ass-cheek.
*Squeeze~*
"Mmmf~❤" Merida moaned into his mouth, her voice lost as his tongue slid between her lips, teasing and claiming her tongue.
*Lick... Lick... Lick...*
'W-What is this boy? He's too good with his hands... kissing me, groping me, he knows all of my weak spots. It's like he's done this hundreds of times... more than me...' Merida's thoughts were lost as the heat in her body crawled upto her mind making her thinking process really slow.
One minute passed and Leon finally pulled away his lips, a long string of saliva connecting their mouths formed in-between, that landed over Merida's chest.
"You're so fucking hot," Leon whispered, grinding his bulge against her his dick pressing right against her womb.
"How are you this good at pleasing a woman? Looks like you have had many partners huh?" she asked, panting.
'No, Woman in this world are too easy, darling. You cum just from rubbing your pussies... Because you haven't seen what real pleasure looks like' Leon thought with a smile.
"I could tell you... or we could get to the storage room and I'll show you." He whispered, giving her ass a rough squeeze,
*Squeeze*
"Ahh~❤" she gasped.
"Choose fast," Leon said. "I've got other plans after you, Lady."
Merida swallowed, her voice shy and shaky. "L-Let's go... to the storage room..."
"Good answer." Leon kissed her again, and the two walked towards the storage room, their mouths sucking eachother's tongues and hands opening the buttons of their pants.
Clothes started falling, piece by piece, until only their underwear remained.
Leon unhooked her bra, and her huge boobs spilled out soft, large areolas, with pink nipples already hard.
He stared at them, licking his lips like some sex crazed monkey.
"Before we start... I don't like it soft. I like-"
Before she could finish, Leon grabbed her by the hair and pushed her down.
"Shut the fuck up, bitch. I know exactly what you like. Now get my underwear off and suck my dick."
"Y-Yes... sir," she said, smirking as if finally being seen for what she was.
'You want to be treated like a Fleshlight? Then I'll treat you like one...' Leon thought with a twisted grin.
Her fingers slid under his waistband. The outline of his cock already stunned her - but when the underwear dropped, a heavy and thick dick smacked against her face, reaching from the chin to her forehead.
"W-Wow... H-How is it so big?" She asked with a shocked expression.
"Open your mouth or I will force it in myself... " Leon spoke as he stepped back and placed his cock over her lips, sliding it from left to right slowly.
"Y-Yes..." Merida replied as she slowly opened her mouth but as soon as Leon saw the small opening he didn't wait and immediately rammed it inside.
Leon grabbed her head with both of his hands tightly and started using her mouth pussy like a toy.
*GWAK-GWAK-GWAK-GWAK*
'Oh my god... His dick is so thick, My mouth is barely containing it, If he thrusted too hard he can dislocate my jaw.
He is using my mouth just as a hole for his dick, His eyes are looking at me as if I am nothing but an outlet to his sexual needs.
Anhh-Not even my own husband treated me this rough, whenever I told him to treat me rough he just stopped, but this kid... He is not even taking me as a woman anymore and I am such a pervert that I am enjoying this.'
Merida thought as she stopped thinking anymore and let her body free used by Leon as he pleased.
*GWAK-GWAK-GWAK*
Merida was going all in her head bobbing like crazy, mouth stuffed with Leon's cock, while her heavy boobs bounced wildly with every thrust.
"Keep using that tongue, bitch... I don't want you slowing down," Leon said with an evil grin, his hand gripping her hair tight.
*GWAK-GWAK-GWAK*
"Shit, I'm about to cum... you better not let a single drop fall, got it?" he asked, slamming his dick deep into her throat as he came.
"Ahhh... fuuuck yes..." Leon shouted, his head tilting back in pleasure as he pumped his thick load straight into her throat.
But Merida wasn't ready for the amount-her eyes widened, her throat twitching as some of it leaked out the sides of her lips... and even from her nose.
'What the hell... h-how is he releasing so much?' she thought, struggling to breathe, her face red and soaked in a mix of tears, spit, and his cum.
Her panties clung to her, soaked with her own juices, a clear sign of how much she was enjoying the raw treatment.
"Damn... that was intense", Leon muttered, his breath still heavy. "Now keep going-clean every drop. I don't want anything left inside. " He ordered.
Merida obeyed, wrapping her lips around his dick again, sucking softly, her tongue cleaning his tip as she sucked out the last of his thick cum, that was left inside his urethra.
*Suck... suck...*
Leon finally pulled out, tapping his cock on her forehead with a light tap, wiping off what little cum remained.
"I-I couldn't breathe..." Merida whispered, placing a trembling hand over her chest.
Leon's eyes narrowed. "Get up."
"B-But-" Before she could finish, he grabbed her wrist and pulled her up.
"When I say stand up, you do it. No questions," Leon spoke with an evil smile.
"Y-Yes... Sir..." she whispered, flushed and breathless.
"Good," he muttered, sliding his hands under her boobs, cupping them with greedy fingers.
"Now let me suck on these huge things." Leon spoke as he latched onto one nipple, his tongue circling it aggressively, then moved to the other with a hunger that made her knees shake.
"Ahhnn~❤ S-Slow...!" Merida gasped, her back arching from the intensity.
'His mouth... the way he sucks and plays with my boob... it's too much', she thought, biting her lip to hold back louder moans.
Leon sucked harder, his fingers squeezing her soft flesh, his mouth greedy and wet.
*Slurp*
*Nibble*
"Anhh~❤ N-Not so rough-!❤" she cried, but her voice broke into a moan as he bit her nipple lightly and sucked again, more forceful this time.
Leon took both of her sensitive nipples into his mouth at once-sucking them hard, his teeth grazing them just enough to leave bite marks over her areolas.
*Bite-Bite*
"Anhhh~❤ M-My nipples~❤" Merida moaned, her body trembling as Leon sucked and bit down hard on therm, not giving her a second to breathe.
After slurping on her tits like a crazy monkey, Leon pulled away, a string of saliva connecting his lips to her sensitive nipple.
"Turn around." He ordered.
"Y-Yes..." Merida stammered, obeying instantly. As she turned around, her soaked pink panties clung to her thighs, a wet mess dripping down her thighs and legs.
"You fucking slut..." Leon growled with a twisted smile, landing a hard slap on her fat ass.
*SLAP-SLAP*
"Anhh~❤ A-Ahh~❤" Merida's moans spilled out, her body shaking from the sting mixed with unbearable arousal.
Leon didn't waste time-he shoved two fingers into her panties and yanked them down to her ankles. Her slick, pink pussy was already coated in her own juices.
"Get bent..." he spoke in a commanding tone as he pushed her down over the haystack.
"A-Anhh~❤"
*SLAP!*
"Annhhhhh~❤"
"Open those legs wide, you old slut." Leon spoke with a perverted smile.
"Y-Yes..." she gasped, spreading her thighs as ordered and without resistance.
As soon as she did, Leon shoved two fingers inside her tight pussy, thrusting them in and out fast and deep.
"Ahh Ahhh~❤ A-Anhhh~❤ W-Wait Too rough-Anhhh~❤" Merida whimpered, her voice cracking between loud moans.
Leon ignored her cries and kept finger-fucking her like a toy, not stopping until-
"A-Anhhh~❤ I-I'm Cumminggg~!❤"
But just as she hit the edge, Leon pulled his fingers out.
"W-What...?" Merida gasped, turning her head back in shock.
"Oh, you're not cumming yet..." he whispered darkly, slapping his thick cock against her dripping pussy.
"Take this first..." Leon spoke as he slowly pushed just the tip of his cock into her soaked pussy.
"Anhhh~❤"
A jolt of pleasure shot through Merida's whole body. Her pussy walls instantly clenched around his tip, almost begging to suck in more.
"Fuck... That tightness. Even at this age, you still grip me like a damn virgin," Leon said with a wicked smirk.
'P-Please... I can't take it anymore, fuck me already... Fuck my pussy hard❤, I'm begging you❤," Merida moaned, her voice breathless, her cheeks flushed from the overwhelming pleasure.
Leon raised an eyebrow and chuckled, "Oh, I'll fuck you... but you see, when I fuck a pussy, I only cum inside the pussy."
Merida's eyes widened. "F-Fine... Cum wherever you want❤, just fuck me already, Please!❤"
He pulled out a birth control seal and waved it in front of her face. "Then wear this."
"W-What?" She asked her eyes widened in shock.
"I don't want no kids from a slut like you, so either you wear it or I am pulling out." Leon spoke as he slowly started pulling his tip out but her pussy wasn't ready to give up yet.
Merida didn't hesitate. She spun around, bent over, and presented her stomach like a bitch in heat. "Just do it and please put it back in."
Leon grinned as he pressed the seal to her womb with one hand, pinched her clit with the other, and slammed his cock deep inside her in one brutal thrust.
"ΑΝΗΗΗΗΗΗΗΗHHHH~❤ CUMMMMINGGGGGG~❤"
Merida screamed as her body shook uncontrollably.
Her eyes rolled back, her tongue hung out, and her legs gave way as a violent orgasm tore through her pussy.
*SQUIRRRRRT*
"Holy shit... I was wrong, now you are as tight as a virgin," Leon groaned, closing his eyes as her soaked pussy squeezed down around his cock.
-x-X-x-
—Village Chief's House—
*Knock-Knock*
Olga stood in front of a closed door, her knuckles trembling as she tapped on it lightly.
"J-Jack... Will you come out today? I made your favorite dish, just like you used to like it..." she said in a nervous, shaky voice, trying to sound hopeful.
"Get the fuck away from me! I don't want to talk to anyone!" came a furious voice from behind the door.
"B-But... son, it's been days. You haven't come out, not even once to eat properly or get some air-"
"Didn't I fucking say don't talk to me!? Leave me alone!"
Just then, heavy footsteps echoed in the corridor.
"What's going on?" the village chief asked, irritation clear in his tone as he walked toward the door.
"He... he hasn't come out in days. Please... talk to him. Do something," Olga pleaded, tears forming in her eyes.
The chief scowled and without warning grabbed her arm violently, hurling her aside like garbage.
"Get out of my sight, useless woman."
*Thud!*
Olga hit the ground hard, a pained cry escaping her lips as her arm scraped across the floor, leaving a red mark.
The chief stepped forward and banged his fist against the door.
"Open up, Jack. It's me - your father!"
No response came.
Seconds passed in eerie silence.
*Click*
Suddenly, the lock turned, and the door slowly creaked open.
The stench that escaped was revolting. It was the smell of decay, sweat, and unwashed clothes. The chief covered his nose in disgust.
"What the hell, Jack? How many days has it been since you've cleaned yourself?" he barked, recoiling slightly from the foul air.
Jack stepped out slowly, his posture slouched, his skin pale, and dark circles haunting his bloodshot eyes.
"What do you want, father?" he asked, his voice hollow and drained of emotion.
The chief's expression shifted from irritation to a concerned scowl.
"What's wrong with you, son? Why are you like this?"
"Nothing..." Jack muttered, turning back toward his room. "Just leave me alone."
But the chief grabbed his shoulder.
"Tell me, Jack. I'm your father. If something's eating you alive, I want to know. I'll fix it. Just tell me who or what is doing this to you."
Jack stopped.
He turned around slowly, eyes wide, trembling.
"You want to know what's wrong with me? I'll tell you. I'm dying every fucking day, father. Every night I lie in bed, unable to sleep, because I know he's out there. He's alive. So close. And I can't do anything about it. That's what's wrong."
His hands gripped the chief's shoulders tightly, fingernails digging in slightly. Olga stood nearby, watching with a horrified expression, unable to grasp what was happening.
"Just tell me his name," the chief said, his voice low and deadly serious. "I swear to you, as your father, he won't see the sunrise tomorrow."
Jack's lips trembled as he said the name.
"Leon... Leon Luster."
The name sent a jolt through the room.
"What...?" Olga gasped, eyes wide in disbelief.
"Yes..." Jack whispered, almost in a panic. "I've said it. Oh no. I've said it out loud. He'll come for me now. He'll kill me. Oh my god, what have I done?"
He fell to the ground, clutching his head in both hands, rocking slightly as fear overtook him.
"Not if we kill him first," the chief said darkly, already storming away from the room.
"W-Wait, listen to me!" Olga spoke, following him.
But the chief ignored her. He stomped into his private office, fury blazing in his eyes.
*Click*
He yanked open a drawer, pulled out a leather pouch filled with heavy coins, and slammed the drawer shut. Without a second thought, he headed for the exit.
"P-Please wait... you didn't even try to understand. Maybe Leon just wanted to make up for his mistake! Maybe he saved our son out of guilt- " Olga begged, her voice cracking with desperation.
*Thud!*
She didn't get to finish. The chief struck her with a powerful kick, sending her crashing into the wall.
"Aghh!" she screamed as her head hit the corner, blood trickling down her scalp.
"Stupid bitch... All you do is whine. When I get back, I'll sell your pathetic ass to a slave trader and buy myself a fresh elf. One who knows how to shut the fuck up."
He turned and marched out of the house, heading for a rundown shack on the outskirts of the village. It was hidden behind tall grass and half-collapsed walls. Everyone thought it was abandoned.
But it wasn't.
*Knock-Knock*
* Knock-Knock-Knock*
*knock*
He knocked in a strange rhythm, pausing between each knock precisely.
*Click*
The door opened, revealing a figure clad in tight black robes and a dark mask that hid every inch of his face.
"What do you want?" the man asked coldly.
"I want someone dead. Here's your advance." The chief held out the pouch.
"Alone or with family?" came another voice from the shadows.
The second assassin stepped into view, also dressed in black.
"His name is Leon Luster. He lives four houses to the left of mine. He has a sister and a mother. I want you to kill him in front of them. Then I'll buy the bitch and her brat and make their lives a living hell," the chief said with a twisted grin.
"Heh... You always were a freak. Fine, it'll be done tonight. Now hand over the coins."
The bag changed hands.
"Good. I'll pay the rest once I see the body," the chief said, turning and vanishing into the darkness,
*Click*
"I'm sick of that bastard. Always coming here, tossing coins like we're his dogs."
One of them kicked the bag, scattering copper coins all over the floor.
"Just a little more... and we disappear. We change our names and leave this fucking place behind forever."
"What about the kid? Does he know anything about us?"
"Doubt it. Heard he goes to Velthorne Academy."
"What? That's bad. Real bad."
"Don't panic. He's just an alchemist."
"An alchemist, huh...? In that case, this'll be easier than I thought."
"When the sun sets... we move."
-x-X-x-
"Kid... your village is here. Time to get off," the wagon driver said, glancing over his shoulder toward the back.
*Yaaawn*
Leon stretched and slowly sat up, letting out a deep yawn as the wagon came to a halt.
"Looks like you had a rough day, huh?" the driver asked with a friendly smile.
"No... it was a really smooth one," Leon replied with a calm smile as he hopped down from the wagon.
****
He began walking toward the village's entrance.
"Hello, Leon. How are you?" both of the guards greeted him with a smile as he approached.
"Good," Leon responded briefly, his face neutral, and he walked past them without offering much attention.
'Haa... today was really exhausting. Now the real question is... who should I fuck tonight? Selene or Elaine?' Leon thought to himself with a perverted grin curling up on his lips.
He reached his house and knocked on the door.
*Knock-Knock*
There was no response.
"Hm...?" He tilted his head and raised his hand again, but just as he was about to knock-
*Click*
The door creaked open, and Elaine appeared on the other side, a strange tension in her eyes.
"Hello" Leon began, but before he could finish, Elaine threw her arms around him, embracing him tightly.
"Hah... Your boo-"
"There are two people in the house. They want to kill you. Run, Leo. Run and come back with help," she whispered urgently into his ear, her voice shaking with fear.
For a second, Leon's entire body froze.
'Did that noble brat send assassins after me?' he thought, his expression shifting instantly into something colder, sharper,
"Say 'Welcome back, Son, and act like nothing happened just play along," he whispered back softly, his voice like cold.
"Welcome back, Son, Elaine said out loud, stepping aside and pretending to smile warmly.
"What's for dinner, Mom?" Leon asked with a relaxed tone as he walked into the house, smiling as though nothing was wrong.
'No... Leo, what are you doing?' Elaine thought in a panic, her eyes silently pleading for him to run.
"B-Bread and beans..." she stammered, the fear in her voice barely hidden.
Leon activated his skill and scanned the hall carefully.
'I don't see anything... which means they're not using stealth magic', he assessed. Then his gaze dropped to the hallway. The bedroom door was slightly ajar, but no light came from within, despite it was already dark outside.
'They're inside... and they've taken Selene and her daughter hostage. That's why Elaine didn't scream', he realized.
"Inventory withdraw..." Leon whispered.
He reached into his inventory and quietly summoned the knife he had bought from Merida's shop, slipping it behind his back and hiding it beneath his shirt.
"Threads..."
With a whisper, he attached a mana thread to the knife's handle for control.
"Mom, I found a dungeon today," he said casually, pulling out the necklace he took from the goblin dungeon's entrance.
"W-What?" Elaine asked, trying her best to keep up the facade despite her growing panic.
"Yes, look. I even brought you something from the treasure hoard," Leon said, handing the necklace to her.
****
—Inside the bedroom—
One assassin held a dagger to Selene's throat as she sat on the bed, trembling, clutching her daughter close. Silent tears ran down her cheeks.
The second assassin stood near the door, peeking through the slight opening, watching the hallway.
"Should we move out?" the one with the knife asked in a hushed voice.
"Shh..." his partner hissed, gesturing for silence and patience.
****
"I-It looks really expensive..." Elaine said, forcing a shaky smile as she admired the pendant.
"There's a lot more where that came from. Piles of gold, rare artifacts-actually, wait..." Leon paused, glancing around theatrically. "I forgot to bring something for Selene! I'll be right back. The dungeon's not far. Just prepare the food, Mom. I will be back soon."
He turned and briskly walked out the front door.
The assassins didn't hesitate. They stepped out of the bedroom, and silently followed Leon outside.
"Why are we tailing him?" one asked, his eyes narrowing with suspicion.
"He found a dungeon, idiot. A real one filled with treasure. This could be our way out of this stupid life," the other whispered.
Leon exited the village gates. They followed silently, in stealth, staying within the tall grass.
"What if this is a trap?" one asked.
"If it were, he would've gone to the kingdom. But he's heading toward the Vinceral Forest. I think this is real."
"After tonight, we'll start fresh. I'm going to buy myself a new house... maybe even a slave girl or two."
****
Suddenly, Leon turned.
Both assassins dropped instantly, hiding in the grass.
Leon's eyes scanned the area-but all he saw were six red dots glowing faintly on the ground.
[Name: Okel]
[Class: Thief]
[Race: Human]
[Mana: 350/350]
[HP: 700/700]
[Description: A thief who kills people for fun.]
[Name: Jenks]
[Class: Assassin]
[Race: Human]
[Mana: 400/400]
[HP: 800/800]
[Description: An assassin who kills people for money.]
'Huh... an assassin and a thief. They're on the same level as me, maybe even a little weaker. No way a noble would hire trash like them, ' Leon thought with a confused expression.
He turned away and kept walking.
The two assassins stood and resumed their stealthy pursuit.
Eventually, they reached the forest. Leon approached the oak tree and walked down the stairs of the hidden dungeon.
"Get ready. Once we reach the treasure room, we hack the brat into pieces and take everything", Jenks said as he prepared his sword.
"What about the village chief?" Okel asked.
"Later. For now, focus on the big fish."
"But I wanted to see his ugly face when he gets kill-"
"He's going in. Let's move," Jenks cut him off, dashing forward.
Both men entered the dungeon, heading down a spiral staircase. The deeper they went, the darker it got.
"Fireball," Jenks muttered, summoning a small orb of flame to light their way.
The stairwell lit up, but Leon was nowhere to be seen. Only a second staircase, leading deeper into the dungeon across the first floor.
"Did he go down there?" Okel asked.
"Looks like it."
They stepped forward and started going down the stairs cautiously-until Jenks stopped abruptly.
"What is it?" Okel whispered.
Jenks pointed. A ring lay on one of the stairs.
This was the same ring that Leon wore in his hands.
"Huh...? Oh! A ring!" Okel's eyes lit up with greed as he rushed forward and snatched it.
"No traps?" Jenks asked, watching carefully.
"Wait what? Were you using me to test if this is a trap or not!?" Okel turned with a glare.
"Yes. Now hand it over," Jenks said, grabbing the ring from him and walking in front of him again.
"Hey! That's not fair-"
*THUD*
*Squish*
Suddenly, A massive stone slab fell from the ceiling, crushing Jenks into a mangled mess of blood and bones.
The fireball extinguished instantly.
Darkness covered the stairs once again.
"J-Jenks!?" Okel screamed, staggering backward.
"F-Fuck..." he whimpered, stumbling up the stairs, running toward the entrance without wasting another second-but
*Thud*
He slammed into a stone wall that wasn't there before.
"F-Fuck! What is this!?"
"Who sent you?" a cold voice echoed from behind.
Okel spun around, pulling out his knife, his heart pounding. Sweat dripped from his brow as the oppressive silence closed in.
"Where are you?! Show yourself, you coward!" Okel shouted as he thrust his knife forward into the darkness, hoping to land a strike.
Leon stood silently near the stairs, his eyes cold and unreadable.
"You invaded my house," he said, his voice calm but laced with anger, as he pulled out a knife and pointed it directly at Okel.
'Threatened my family," he continued. With a sudden flick of his wrist, he hurled the knife at Okel with speed.
Guided by thin threads of mana, the blade cut through the air like a bullet, maintaining perfect balance.
*Stab*
"FUCK!" Okel screamed, staggering back as the blade buried itself deep into his right shoulder. He instinctively grabbed the hilt, his eyes widening in shock when he realized-no one was holding it.
"L-Listen, kid... we were paid to do this", he grunted, yanking the blade out and tossing it to the floor.
*Tang*
"Who gave you the money?" Leon asked calmly, extending his hand.
The knife jerked up from the ground and flew back into his grip.
*Catch*
Okel's eyes locked in on the sound.' That voice... I need to buy time to line up the throw. One shot. That's all I need to kill him.'
"A guy from your village..." Okel said, taking slow, deliberate steps forward.
"Who?" Leon asked.
"W-Will you let me go if I tell you his name?" Okel said, tightening his grip around his own dagger.
"Sure", Leon replied, his tone emotionless.
"He lives four houses to the right of yours..." Okel muttered, slowly raising the dagger with his left hand, his muscles tensing in anticipation.
"The Village Chief", Leon finished for him.
Okel's eyes widened. In a flash, he hurled the dagger toward Leon's voice with everything he had.
*Tang*
The sound confirmed it- a miss.
"Fuck..." he cursed under his breath.
"Fucking dog," Leon's voice came-this time, from directly behind him.
"Wha-!?"
*Stab*
Leon drove the knife straight into Okel's throat in one clean, brutal motion.
Okel's mouth opened, but no words came out-only a faint gurgle and a stream of blood. His body crumpled to the floor like a puppet with its strings cut.
"Elis..." Leon spoke coldly.
*Swish*
Suddenly, Elis appeared in front of Leon, silent and composed.
"Clean up this mess. I have a mistake to correct," Leon said with a serious expression before vanishing.
"Yes, Master..." Elis responded, bowing her head respectfully.
-x-X-x-
—Village Chief's House—
The chief sat in his office, staring at documents with a grim look.
"How can this be? How can they choose Baron Kael to be the next village chief? That idiot... I need to talk to the Viscount. I must prove that I'm more than capable of handling this village," he muttered, tightening his grip on the chair's armrest.
****
Jack was seated at the dining table, devouring food like a wild pig that hadn't eaten in days.
Olga stood beside him, fear evident in her eyes.
"Bring me more rice," Jack ordered, barely glancing up at her.
"I-I didn't cook that much... B-But I'll imme-" Before she could finish, Jack hurled the bowl to the floor.
*Clang*
"Don't give me excuses, bitch! Bring me food.
You know what? It's good that Dad is selling you. I'm tired of seeing your face in this house."
"B-But... I'm your mother, Jack," Olga whispered, her voice trembling.
"Not my real mother. You're just a tool that my father bought from your stupid father with money. So shut your mouth-"
*Knock-knock*
Suddenly, there was a knock at the door.
"Go answer the fucking door..." Jack snapped, shoveling more food into his mouth.
With a trembling body and tear-streaked face, Olga walked toward the door.
*Click*
She opened it-and a knife was instantly pressed against her neck.
"Shhhh..." Leon stood there, placing a finger over his lips in a warning.
Olga stepped aside silently, letting him in.
"Threads..." Leon muttered, binding her neck with an invisible mana thread.
Olga suddenly felt the tight grip of something intangible coiling around her throat.
"Speak a single word, and I'll kill you. Where's your son?" Leon asked coldly, tightening the thread slightly.
*Clench*
Olga said nothing, simply raising a shaky hand and pointing towards the dining room.
Leon didn't wait. He immediately moved forward-and as he stepped into the dining room, he saw Jack hunched over his plate, eating like a fucking pig.
"Who was at-" Jack started, lifting his head to glance at Olga. But as soon as he saw the figure in the doorway, his eyes widened in terror. Before he could react-
*Swish*
Leon hurled the knife with lightning speed.
*Stab*
The blade pierced straight through Jack's forehead.
*Thud*
Jack died with fear frozen on his face, his head slamming onto the table. The tip of the knife jutted out from the back of his skull.
Olga collapsed to the floor as soon as she saw this visual, her legs trembling uncontrollably.
Leon raised his hand.
The dagger, still wrapped in mana threads, burst out of Jack's head and flew back to him.
Without pause, Leon turned and made his way to the chief's office.
*Click*
"You fucking whore! I told you not to barge-" The chief looked up mid-rant, only to realize it wasn't Olga - but Leon, his knife stained with blood in his hand.
"Y-You..." the chief stammered, his voice cracking.
Leon walked over and sat in the chair across from him. He placed the knife on the table and gestured for the chief to sit down.
"Y-Yes..." the chief mumbled, sitting quickly with fear in his eyes.
"L-Leon... y-you're like a son to me. D-Did someone attack you?" he asked, forcing a nervous smile.
"Yeah... two guys broke into my house. They threatened my mom and sister."
"O-Oh my god... I-I'll immediately-" The chief started speaking as he immediately stood up.
"Sit down," Leon interrupted, "Or I'll ram this knife through your asshole and out your mouth."
"Y-Y-Yes..." the chief stuttered, visibly shaking.
"I killed one of them. The other one confessed that they were hired by you to kill me."
"I-I'm sorry, Leon... I-I'll do anything you say! I'll even give you everything I've saved!" The chief grabbed a bag of coins from his drawer and placed it on the table.
Silver coins spilled out.
Leon stared at them with a blank expression.
"Not enough," he said flatly.
"I-I won't take any more tax from your family! L-Look, I'm the village chief- if you kill me, there will be an investigation and you'll-"
Leon's eyes shifted to a letter on the desk. He picked it up and scanned it.
A smile formed on his lips.
"Looks like they're giving your position to someone else," he said calmly.
"SOMEONE HEL-" The chief began to scream but,
*Stab*
The knife silenced him, slamming straight into his fat neck and killing him instantly.
*THUD*
After killing the Chief, Leon stood up from the chair and picked up the bag of silver coins lying on the table.
"I'll be taking this..." he muttered, slipping it into his inventory. With the blood-covered knife still in his hand, he walked out of the office..
As soon as Leon stepped outside, he spotted Olga sitting on the floor, staring in horror at the pool of blood flowing from Jack's corpse.
"Y-You killed my whole family..." Olga said, her voice trembling as she looked up at Leon.
"A family that treated you like shit", Leon replied flatly. He walked over to the couch and wiped the blood from both sides of the blade against the fabric.
"It was all I had... Now I'll be sold as a slave, and my life will be destroyed completely. You better kill me with them, or I'll tell everyone-" she began, but Leon cut her off.
"What is your class? What work can you do?" he asked coldly, walking up to her and pointing the knife at her throat.
"I-I'm a housewife... I-I only know how to clean and cook..." Olga stammered, her eyes wide with fear.
"Look, I don't want to kill you. I killed them because they tried to kill me. And wasting your beautiful figure as a slave? I don't think I'll ever let that happen- unless I'm the one buying you," Leon said, his voice neutral as he tapped the knife over her squishy and soft boobs.
*Squish-Squish*
"Stand up and get out of this village," he ordered.
"B-But... I don't have anywhere to go," she replied, her voice desperate.
"Wait for me outside the village. I'll take you to a place," Leon said calmly.
'Here comes the first MILF of my dungeon... ' he thought to himself with a slight smirk.
"O-Okay..." Olga said softly, standing up and walking toward the door.
"If you try to tell anyone what happened here or anything about me just remember, the thread around your neck is still there," Leon warned, tugging his fingers slightly.
Immediately, Olga felt the invisible mana thread tighten around her throat, making her shiver.
"I-I understand..." she whispered, hurrying out of the house and heading toward the village exit.
Leon walked to the window and watched her the entire time, ensuring she left without an issue or telling anything to anyone.
****
—At the Village Exit—
"Hmm...? Madam Olga? Why are you here, out this late?" one of the guards asked as she approached the gate.
"I-I was-" she began, but the moment she opened her mouth-
*Clench*
The mana thread squeezed tightly around her neck.
"I-I was just going to the kingdom to buy some important things," she quickly said, trying to stay calm.
"Why are you bothering ma'am? The chief will eat us alive if he finds out we aren't helping you and-"
"No. I don't need any help. Stay there and do your job!" Olga snapped suddenly.
"Y-Yes, ma'am..." the guard replied, exchanging a confused glance with his partner as Olga walked away.
****
"Good Girl," Leon muttered with a smile, watching from the window above. Just then, he noticed a little girl passing by the Chief's house and suddenly, an idea came to his mind.
Leon immediately picked up a small wooden decorative coin from the table and dropped it toward the girl.
*Tuk*
"Ouch..." she muttered, looking down and noticing the wooden coin. She picked it up and glanced upward, spotting the open window.
Curious, she studied the coin, turning it over in her fingers.
"You should return it," a voice said from behind her.
Startled, the girl turned around and saw Leon standing there.
"B-Brother Leon..." she gasped.
''That belongs to the Chief, doesn't it?" Leon asked with a calm smile.
"Yes... I think it fell from the window," she replied.
"Well, go in and return it. Maybe you'll get a reward," Leon said.
"You think so?" she asked with a wide, excited smile.
"Yeah. Sure," he replied, already walking away.
"Okay then!" she chirped and ran to the door. As soon as she reached it, she noticed that it was already open.
"Sir? Are you here?" she called out, stepping cautiously inside.
The hallway was silent. She crept toward the dining room, guided by instinct and curiosity.
Then she stepped on something slick.
Looking down, she froze. The floor was covered in red, thick and sticky blood.
Following the trail with wide eyes, she slowly looked up at the dining table-and saw Jack's corpse slumped over the table, his head split open, brain matter leaking out.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
Her scream shattered the silence, echoing across the entire village.
Villagers rushed to the Chief's house in a frenzy. Some stormed inside and were met with the gruesome sight of the corpses.
The little girl was quickly pulled out by her mother and taken home, sobbing hysterically.
While the crowd flooded into the house, Leon walked calmly toward the village's exit.
"Hey, Leon! What's going on?" one of the guards asked as he spotted him.
"Yeah, why is everyone running?" the other added.
Leon's face immediately twisted into a look of horror and panic.
'T-The... Chief and J-Jack... They're murdered!" he stammered, faking fear as his body trembled slightly.
"What the hell?!" the first guard yelled, immediately rushing toward the house.
"Don't worry, just go home. We adults will take care of this," the other said, patting Leon's shoulder before taking off.
"Stupid...." Leon muttered under his breath and quickly slipped away, heading out of the village.
He soon spotted Olga sitting a few steps outside the gate.
"Let's go," Leon said as he approached her.
"But... where are we going?" Olga asked with a confused expression.
"Just come with me", Leon replied as he started walking towards the Vinceral Forest.
****
Ten minutes later, Leon and Olga arrived at the dungeon entrance.
"Elis," Leon called out.
*Swish*
In an instant, Elis appeared at the entrance of the dungeon, bowing deeply.
"Welcome back, Master."
"Take her to the last room, Leon instructed, pointing at Olga.
"As you command, Master. Please follow me..." Elis said, turning to Olga.
"B-But it's so dark in there..." Olga said, her voice shaking.
"Yeah, I'll do something about that tomorrow. Now go in before a monster makes you his dinner," Leon said, already turning to leave.
With no other option, Olga swallowed her fear and followed Elis into the darkness.