Helga never moved so fast in her life She pushed herself to the limit to reach Sven. When she arrived the first thing she noticed was the corpse. Then she saw Sven and Astrid embracing. She wasn't sure what exactly happened here, but clearly they fought together. Judging by the terrain it was an immense battle. Realizing that Astrid had to have helped him, and she chose to ignore the hug because of this. Whenever she saw her reaching in his pants is when she drew the line. So she yelled.
"What's going on is I'm about to get my reward for saving him. Your welcome to watch. Even join if you're interested." Astrid said as she rubbed on him.
Helga became flustered at the thought of them doing that together. The reason being she remembered some of the visions given by her ancestor. Not all of them were with men. There were indeed multiple partners at once on several occasions. She could still remember the sensation shared in the memory. Shaking the memory out of her head. She was now ready to intervene.
"That's enough," Sven said while grabbing her hand.
"You said 'I owe you one' remember. I guess we can settle it another time though. Since there are more pressing matters." Astrid said as she walked towards the corpse. "Are you two coming?"
"What do you mean?" Helga asked.
"Have you never killed a tera before? You realize their essence can be absorbed right? Never wondered why so many tera hunt each other. It's the same reason they seek out those with latent potential in magic, and those with the blood of gods. It's to absorb their life force, and increase their own power." Astrid explained.
"I'm not gonna eat that!" Helga protested.
"I'll pass to," Sven said quickly agreeing with Helga.
"I never said anything about eating. Are you both children? Both of you come here, and sit." Astrid demanded
They both weren't sure what she was talking about but listened anyway. After sitting down within arms reach of the corpse Astrid sat on the other side of it joining them.
"You both know how to sense and cultivate lunar energy I assume. It's similar to this method. However when you begin to become one with your surroundings feel out the aura remaining over the fallen one. It will feel familiar to the energy you pull from to use your abilities. Slowly pour a part of your energy into it. Circulate your power with it, and then it will soon come flooding back into you. This allows your abilities to grow stronger, ease the stamina burden of the awakening state, strengthen your body in the base form, and even help you extend your life. After you become familiar with the sensation of this. You will no longer need to sit and meditate to do this. " Astrid explained.
They both closed their eyes and did as instructed. A massive power swarmed into them. They both opened their eyes and stood up. The corpse slowly reverted to human form. Helga had a breakthrough in her cultivation, and could now use level 3 magic. She spent countless hours cultivating over the last year trying to make the breakthrough but was stuck. The energy from doing this was definitely substantial. Sven felt his strength soaring, and his claws were becoming sharper.
"Does this have any side effects?" Sven questioned
"Little late to ask that don't you think?" Helga chimed in.
"If you were to eat the corpse then yes. All we are doing is gathering the residual energy being released after death. If you were to consume the corpses the power would be much greater. However, the feeling would surely lead to addiction. Most of the tera who give in to the temptation lose themselves completely, becoming a mindless beast. Judging by the sheer amount of energy left over by this man he must have devoured hundreds of powerful humans. That was definitely not the power of an average cetea." Astrid said.
"I've been meaning to ask for a while now. How old are you?" Sven asked.
"It's not polite to ask a woman her age. Anyway, you should get washed up. I can't promise to control myself while you look like that." Astrid said as she stared at the blood-drenched Sven.
Sven looked down realizing how much blood he had on him. Forgetting the rampage he went on when he thought Astrid was dead. He quickly got up went over to the lake and undressed as he went in to clean himself.
Both girls watching him undress from the distance. It was a full moon out tonight so seeing was rather easy. Helga wanted to join him, but she knew Astrid would follow them. So she stood by keeping her lustful thoughts to herself. Astrid was watching Helga now, and she knew the look on her face. Walking up behind her as she whispers.
"You know we could both go over there together, and have some fun. Sirens have a love song do they not? That with my charm, and I know we could have all sorts of fun together. Don't you wanna be with him?" Astrid whispered into her ear.
"For your information, we've already been together. We just haven't had another chance with you around. I have no need to force his hand." Helga bragged while turning around to face her with a smile on her face. Hoping to upset her.
"Oh, really how was he? It was rather big when I felt it, and I've been curious to feel it inside me. You don't need to hold back on my account. I can help you both achieve satisfaction if you just let me. Even just watching will be okay with me. If that's all I can get that is." Astrid said as she winked at Helga
"Is that all you think about?" Helga asked
"Of course not but I also don't hide my desires. Living the life of a tera is to live one of uncertainty. Never knowing when you could give in to the dark desires losing yourself, or when Omega catches up with you. So why not live a life full of pleasure, and bliss while you can." Astrid said while shrugging.
"Omega, what's that?" Helga question.
"You know the radicals who loathe our very existence? They believe themselves to be on a righteous crusade. Have you not come in contact with them yet?" Astrid replied with a few questions of her own.
"Lilith told me of an organization of hunters in the shadows, but I wasn't aware of their name. Why do they go by the name Omega? " Helga asked.
"Because they claim to be the end of our existence. Over the last 100 years, I have avoided their radar. They seem to become more active over the last few decades as well. I heard rumors they found a seer to join their cause. I have to ask that you keep the part of our conversation that might reveal my age a secret between us ladies. " Astrid said with strong killing intent in her eyes.
Helga never felt this immense feeling from her before. She was normally the one to give the threats. Clearly she doesn't want Sven knowing shes old.
"I won't say anything it's not my place to. I never encountered them but Sven's old home was wiped out by them. He still has nightmares about it. I haven't been much help to him in healing from it." Helga said with a slight sadness in her face. She wanted to help Sven overcome his pain but still hasn't been much help. At least that's what she thinks.
Astrid sees the sorrow in her face and words. It was then she realized how deeply Helga cared for Sven. Astrid recalled an old memory of an important person to her she once lost long ago. Remembering the strong desire to help someone you cherish came flooding back with a series of memories. After a long life of three hundred, and eighteen years. A lot of her emotions besides lust-have over time faded away. This was the only side effect to one who absorbed the life essence of another tera in order to become stronger. That's living a long life watching loved ones slowly die. She suddenly embraces Helga to comfort her.
"I've seen the way he looks at you. You are a light to him, and your mere presence puts a smile on his face. Keep your head up. Truth is I've only been around you two for several days, but it has even begun to shine a light on me. Thank you, and to reward you I'm gonna go for a walk. Give you some alone time. " Astrid said as she let go then winked at Helga. Slowly she walked away into the night.