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Chapter 11 - Sacrifice

Walking through the forests north of Ivyersine Morena held my hand, "Big sister Lithia why are you not scared of my hair.. the others said I was cursed." I looked at her warmly, "Its simple I don't think you or Hestia are cursed in fact I think you hair is beautiful." Morena hugged my leg and spoke softly, "I'm gonna grow big and strong then I'm gonna marry you big sis Lithia." I bent down with a warm smile on my face and ruffled her hair, "If you grow up and become strong I promise to marry you Morena." Hearing this Zara hissed but said nothing.

As the day became night we set up camp while Morena, Zara and Hestia sat around the fire Kas and I inscribed runes to confuse beasts from encroaching on out camp, "Kas you have been rather quiet since the slaughter.."

"My apologies Master it's just I've never witnessed such wanton carnage... also witnessing you... mate with that elf.. then turn her into something else.. something stronger.. demon like.." I nod.

"Well that would make since because I am a demon well specially a Dhaphir with a demonic Succubi Bloodline that on top of being a Futa my libido can really go out of control sometimes.. and honestly speaking I was so drunk on blood and lust that I forgot you were following me.. if you want I can turn you into my kin?" He was taken aback.

"Does that mean we have to have sex too?"

I looked at him with a wicked smile as I walked up to him and smile and ran my finger under his chin then I spoke in a sultry tone, "While I don't mind dominating your Wolfman asshole.. no we don't have too.."

As his face flushed I step back only to notice his tail wagging, Kas stuttered, "I...I see.. well.. I wouldn't.. be.. totally.. against it.. THE CHANGE I MEAN!" I backed up giggling, "Sure.. sure.. I'll think about it." As I left him to finish the rest of the runes.

After the runes were finished Kas stole a glance at me before retreating into his tent with his tail between his legs. Morena fell asleep next to Hestia. Zara and I remained sitting together by the fire in each other's embrace.

"I love you Lithia.. you know that right.." I lean in and nestled my head into Zara's bosom, "I know Zara, I love you too." I nestled my head until Zara's bosom Zara spoke up again after a few minutes, "Lithia give me children soon.. first.. I know you will have many mates but make me your first marry me first please." I locked eyes with her, "After I graduate from the academy and solidify my power and standing I promise to marry you first.. you were after all with me since I was born."

She seemed satisfied then spoke again, " Lithia turn me make me bloodbound to you. I'm sure I want it, I want to be by your side forever no matter what." My eyes locked to hers then I nodded, "It might hurt a bit my love." Zara nodded.

I picked myself up and kissed her neck as I did she moaned my lips parted as my fangs extended then I bit down I could taste her blood.. it tasted amazing but I noticed a lavender after taste then I activated my bloodbound ritual and before I had the chance to cut my wrist Zara took the initiative and bit my wrist, it felt exhilarating having my blood sucked from my wrist I felt a sensation of pain and pleasure shiver through my body, after she had finished I proceeded to place her in a deathlike state similarly to when Hestia became bound to me her body was encased in a crystalline shell of darkness.

I decided to stay awake and watch over Zara's cocoon even though Kas and I inscribed protection runes surrounding the camp I wanted to watch over Zara..

Before I knew it morning came as the birds started chirping the various creatures roused from their slumber. Kas was the first to Awaken

"Master are you okay? What is that?"

I had enough magical power to sustain me so I did not need to sleep but my mana wouldn't start to regenerate until I did actively rest.

"Ah.. good morning Kas I'm a bit sleepy.. this is Zara I bloodbound her last night and I'm not sure how long it will take.. come see if you can study this your aptitude is strong maybe you will learn something."

As soon as I finished Kas made his way over to me and begun to study the crystallized mass.

The next to Awaken was Morena she didn't know what to say but she could see the tiredness and worry in my eyes so without saying anything she sat next to me. Her caring made me smile.

By midday Hestia awoke yawning loudly as she left the tent only to smile wickedly as she muttered, "Finally.." However I was too focused to notice.

As more and more time had past 3 days had gone by at this point, I watched over Zara's transformation this whole time and I finally felt my mana pool nearing empty of constant use, the others offered to take over however It wasn't if I didn't trust them it was more so I had a pang of worry in my heart, as soon as I was thinking this I got a notification.

Ding! Mana needed for the transformation of Zara is insufficient the transformation will fail unless more mana is provided

Without hesitation I emptied my mana pool into the shadowed mass, emptying ones mana core is dangerous this action might damage the core and the recovery time is a long one.

I could see Kas and Hestia moving their mouths in panic but I couldn't hear them maybe I was too focused on this task. Mere moments later my mana core empty, my mana pool dry. I felt light.. and uneasy.. Hestia and Kas were running to me as their mouths were moving, "I... can't.. hear.... you.." as I finished the last word my vision faded as I fell to the ground unconscious..