Chapter 45 - Earth Intermission - 12
"My perverted master wants us to do it again. I guess we have no choice," Alanna mutters as she scans her system screen, her expression tinged with disappointment.
Meanwhile, Vesper's frustration boils over. He pays little heed to the mission or the screens before him.
"Can you at least explain everything!? Who are you!? What do you want from me!?" he blurts out in exasperation.
Alanna leans in, resting her weight on Vesper, and tenderly strokes his hair. She offers solace akin to a mother comforting her child.
"I'm so sorry, my dear servant. I know the ritual was harsh, but we had no choice," she whispers and then pauses to catch her breath. Her new heart starts racing as her body rejects the new organ. Her blood cells begin destroying her heart from the inside.
Vesper feels the same, his chest heating up as his body rejects the transplanted organ. His blood cells launch an assault, mistaking the heart for invaders. A sharp pain shoots through him as nerves send distress signals to his brain.
Both of them gasp for air as the pain intensifies, spreading through their bodies as inflamed blood cells wreak havoc on their organs and muscles. Yet, amidst the chaos, a primal desire stirs when their blood reaches sensitive areas and their brains.
A golden mist rises from the stone bed, carrying with it a tantalizing aroma of mysterious pheromones that stir their primal desires. The golden tattoos on their lower abdomen resonate with the gold mist, heightening their reproduction hormone.
With warm breaths mingling, Alanna raises herself, locking eyes with Vesper. Similarly, Vesper steals glances at her lips, aroused by her beauty. Acting on instinct, she brushes her lips against his, and in that moment, the pain vanishes.
Soon, rational thoughts give way to primal instincts as they surrender to their innate nature, their bodies no longer under conscious control.
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*DING*
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Vesper loses track of how many times they've done this. When he finally snaps back to reality, he finds himself on top of Alanna, who's still catching her breath from the excitement. He tries to shift, but Alanna's legs have him trapped.
Exhausted, Vesper mutters to Alanna, "I'm done. Can you let go?"
Being mischievous, Alanna just grins and teases him, "You lasted almost 24 hours back in the death game world. It's only been 30 minutes here."
"Men have limited stamina and ammunition. I've already shot like 6 bullets. Any more, and I'll ejaculate blood," Vesper groans.
"Heh, just kidding. It's a shame though. It was getting good." Alanna giggles, running her hand along Vesper's back with a golden glow.
Suddenly, Vesper's body lights up in a white glow, his energy and vigor fully restored.
Alanna finally releases Vesper but keeps him close, resting his head against her chest. She caresses his hair, speaking softly. "I'm sorry for everything. I was desperate."
"Desperate for this? Seriously?" Vesper quips sarcastically.
"No, desperate because Earth's in trouble. We're running out of time," Alanna explains. "The Supreme Protector and Supreme Judge have taken over Earth. They're going to enslave humanity. I had to do something drastic before it was too late. This is going to be a long story. Where should I start?"
"How about you start explaining who you are first?" Vesper asks, looking up at Alanna's face while nestled between the 'dream mountains.'
"Let me explain," Alanna begins, "I was abducted like you, but I'm from Europe, 1500 years ago."
"Wait, what?" Vesper's flabbergasted.
"I know, it's crazy. I'm practically your great-great-great-great-great-great-great-great grandmother. How many greats? I don't know exactly, but I'm a hag, and you just banged a hag," Alanna laughs. "Back then, there were these three gods fighting for power—Supreme Protector, Supreme Judge, and Supreme Saint. They'd pick champions, aka representatives from Earth, to settle their disputes."
Vesper rolls his eyes at the story's absurdity but listens anyway. Alanna's earnestness and allure keep him hooked. As she continues, Vesper finds himself reenergized by her warmth, beauty, and delicate touch. While listening, he rubs his hands over her 'golden mountains' while his hips resume activities.
Alanna winces at the touch as her body is still sensitive from the earlier activities, but she soldiers on with her explanation.
"Hah... I was trapped in their death games back when there were three gods. Rules were different then. I was teamed with the Supreme Saint and had to fight for survival... Mmm! I'll never forget the day they threw us into a three-way chess match, with us humans as the pieces. Lucky for me, I was a queen piece and made it through to the end... Hnn!"
Due to Vesper's touch and the heightened arousal, Alanna struggles to maintain her composure while explaining. Each movement of Vesper's hips leaves her gasping for air.
"H-Hey, I'm still talking..."
"Keep going. I'm all ears."
"You..."
"This is payback for all the teasing, ma'am."
Alanna raises an eyebrow and smirks. Suddenly, she flips Vesper over, and they fall from the stone bed, tumbling onto the hard wooden floor. After the rough landing, she positions herself on top of him.
"Seems like I need to teach you some manners, my forgetful servant."
With a dark aura enveloping her, Alanna's entire body is clad in black miasma. Her golden eyes shine through the darkness as she stares into Vesper's soul. Seeking retribution, her movements become unpredictable.
For the next 24 hours, Alanna doesn't give Vesper a moment of rest.
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*DING*
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Summon Tarnished Phantom (2nd Grade)
This rune is exclusive to those who have completed the Ritual of Soul Binding and bear a tarnished soul marked by committing at least one taboo. To summon the Tarnished Phantom, you must spend one contribution point, which is earned through missions or rituals within the Forgotten Shrine of Tarnished. There's no cooldown for this skill, and the Tarnished Phantom is not part of your legion.
To upgrade this rune to 3rd grade, perform the Ritual of Golden Exchange in the Forgotten Tarnished Saint Shrine 69 times.
Current Summonable Phantoms:
- Nameless Haunted Spirit
- Alanna