' Where to begin... '
Ramiel focused fully on Avi for an hour. He tried his best to map out the view stretching out before him. For this, he used a lot of absurd comparisons. He even made Avi search his memories for specific images. From time to time, he even managed to elicit a modest laugh, which in itself improved his mood.
The fairy's limitations hurt him more than they hurt her. Ramiel could experience everything, but she? She had to settle for flimsy descriptions that didn't reflect reality in any way. Powerlessness once again, made him realize how weak he was.
Ramiel liked to be in control of everything and hated restrictions. In a way, he valued freedom and independence above all else. And now? He was forever bound to the dungeon. The simple thought was enough to spoil an even more hopeless mood.
It's amazing, and sad, how beautiful moments can suddenly and unexpectedly turn these bitter and sad. Life certainly doesn't spoil him.
' Thank you, Ram. I'm better now. ' - Avi tried to hide her sadness in a mental message, but she was a poor liar. She lacked a lot to Ramiel's level.
' Are you sure? I don't know if you know, but I'm just getting started. ' - Ramiel sounded confident, which caused the fairy to laugh quietly.
' I'm better now... Besides, you need to do better. I don't know if you remember, but I know when you're lying. ' - Ramiel helplessly corrected his hair, it was one of the reflexes he used when he was caught in the act.
'Oh... and supposedly I should learn to lie from you? ' - Ramiel quickly added. As Avi's condition improved, he couldn't help but make lighthearted jokes. It was their daily routine. It was their daily routine. A day without them is a day wasted.
' Hmpf ' - An offended snort rang out in his mind. ' To think that I even wanted to let go of your biting today. '
' Meaning feeding me! ' - Panicked Avi immediately corrected her mistake, but it was too late. Ramiel heard everything. He wanted to torment her a little more, but let it go.
' Are you sure you're okay? ' - Ramiel was worried about Avi. Their bond was beyond human comprehension. Even the original Ramiel, didn't fully understand the feelings she carried, and these only grew stronger after the man's death. Sometimes, it's better not to delve into some things and accept them as they are.
' I am. ' - Avi sounded determined, but that didn't reassure him at all. ' Besides, you have guests to take care of. They deserve today too, a little of your attention. I can't monopolize you. Asme would have gouged out my eyes. '
' Well, I want to see that. '
There was no further response from Avi. As soon as he had finished, Ramiel sensed two familiar mana signatures approaching in the distance. He didn't need to take his eyes off the sky to know who was about to emerge from the dungeon.
It's strange, but isn't the mana here, denser? - Ramiel only noticed it. Before, he was too caught up in the feeling of unfettered and addictive freedom. But now that he had successfully identified Caera and Asme, he saw the value and density of mana.
Definitely, there was more of it than on Earth, but that wasn't all. The mana seemed to be more valuable and untainted. Ramiel was dumbfounded, for the first time, he encountered something like this. It forced him, to take a new look at energy as a whole. But he wasn't too concerned about it. This isn't the first time the world has forced him, to revise his knowledge and views.
In part, he likes it. Discovering new things related to mana, or a particular element, always carries a note of excitement.
Finding Ramiel didn't take the women long. They didn't have to look far. He was sitting in the first better tree, looking up at the starry sky.
" May we join you? " - Caera, overcoming her shy nature, made the first move. But she couldn't hide the uncertainty and trembling in her voice. Sometimes it was difficult to guess Ramiel's thoughts, especially when he was in a bad mood. He never knowingly did anything to hurt her, but Caera preferred to be careful. She felt like Ramiel was slipping through her fingers.
Ramiel had enough space around him to accommodate the three of them. He patted a branch on either side of him without taking his eyes off the night sky.
The two women didn't need anything else. Before Ramiel realized it, he was already trapped.
Asme threw her legs over her lover's lap, then clung to his shoulder. Ramiel's arm disappeared between her breasts, and after a moment he felt warmth spread across his cheek. Asme's actions clearly declared which part belonged to her today. For a while, the horned beauty tenderly rubbed herself against Ramiel's face, being careful, meantime, of the horns. She knew that Ramiel wouldn't be angry about the light scratches, but she still didn't want to hurt him. Minor caresses would temporarily be enough for her.
Caera didn't remain indebted. She may not have had natural instincts like Asme or techniques, but she still had her charm. Besides, she couldn't leave a man to the mercy of a hungry demon.
Cleverly, she ducked under Ramiel's arm and wrapped it around her waist. Her hands cupped her bare chest tentatively, exploring the hot muscles. Caera didn't stop there. Soon she was resting her head on Ramiel's chest, blushing. Her pointed ears fluttered, expressing embarrassment.
Ramiel's fingertips reflexively caressed her exposed side, stopping at the base of her breast.
Ramiel squinted, feeling a sudden and hot breath on him, and after a moment was joined by a tickling sensation, caused by the rapid movement of sky-blue hair.
The small caresses and the tenderness in them were too much for Caera. The elfess tried to hide her pink blush, but it made things worse. Showing tenderness openly in a closed dungeon and doing it in the open are two different things.
The mind in her head was overheating, but Asme's cool gaze brought her back to reality. The elfess couldn't stop the smile that pressed on her face.
" One zero. " - She added in her mind.
Asme may have taken the initiative, but it was Caera who won their silent exchange. With a trick, she took more than half of Ramiel and forced him to pet her a little. Not that the culprit thought too much about what he was doing. Their small interactions had become normal and natural to him. Saying more, he would feel strange if their relationship was suddenly limited to simple hugs or shy glances.
" Honey, didn't you forget someone? ~ " Asme leaned in and bit Ramiel's gently exposed earlobe, her melodious whisper caressing his senses. The woman felt jealous, which she didn't hide. She didn't mean to be malicious, but her way demanded more attention and time. The fact of her full devotion to Ramiel through her vows only intensified her need for his attention.
Ramiel didn't need to be told twice. He understood Asme's slight hint. His hand immediately found its way through a slit in the ethereal dress, stopping on the inside of the naughty demoness' thighs.
Intuitively, Asme spread her legs wider to give her lover better access. Meanwhile, she was careful not to fall off the branch. It wasn't high, but a fall could still hurt.
Ramiel's hand came dangerously close to her groin, but he didn't do anything inappropriate. From time to time, he stroked the skin as soft as silk with his thumb or sank his fingers into the voluptuous thighs increasing the pressure.
Ramiel didn't want to go any further, and Asme didn't mind. Life doesn't just revolve around sex and lust. Sometimes, it's good to learn to appreciate quiet and fleeting moments. The man simply enjoyed the view in front of him in the company of two beauties.
Asme and Caera understood the intentions behind his reticence. Otherwise, all three would have ended up naked long ago.
Asme liked the rare opportunity. Not going away she had the chance to enjoy Ramiel's little caresses in silence. They usually ended up right back in bed. The present moment, had something magical about it, something that appealed to her. She will definitely insist on spending time like this more often. It was enjoyable.
Asme's tail swept over Ramiel's body, locking him in a tight embrace. The woman couldn't help herself, diving deep into his neck. Asme became possessive, leaving numerous pink marks on it, but she stopped there. That was enough for her for now. She didn't want to spoil what they had worked out so far.
Caera felt similarly but showed it more gently. Her hands wandered over the well-defined muscles, savoring them.
" Have you always had this view? "
Ramiel's sudden question broke the prevailing silence. Caera was too absorbed in petty caresses to answer. Besides, she was in no condition to. She struggled only with a faint murmur.
Asme rubbed Ramiel's exposed neck with her nose, then snuggled back against his shoulder.
" If you mean the night sky then yes. The current one is different from that of the demon continent. " - Asme paused, thinking intensely about something. " If I were to shoot, I would say that we are on a continent ruled by humans, elves, dwarves, and animal people. But I won't tell you exactly where because I don't know that. I've never been here. Maybe Caera knows something more about it. "
The elf let out a soft murmur of defiance that dashed all hopes. Ramiel was interested in what Asme had to say. It would be good to gain at least some knowledge about the new world. His life could depend on it.
" Can you tell me more? "
Asme improved her position, giving Ramiel better access to her exposed thighs. Even a fool would understand the seemingly random movement. The woman demanded more caresses. Ramiel didn't mind and continued playing, waiting for an explanation.
A quiet moan of satisfaction escaped Asme's lips.
" Do you have something specific in mind? ~ " Asme's bloodshot eyes devoured Ramiel with desire. " Maybe, we'll talk about it later? "
Ramiel shook his head negatively, casting an apologetic look.
" Not today. " - He added quickly to the demon's disappointment.
" So, what do you want to know? " - Asme quickly changed the subject, not meantime hiding her disappointment. She was still trying to seduce Ramiel, but his will was unbreakable.
" Basic information, I must have at least the outline of knowing where I am. Everything else will come later. "
" Are you sure you don't want something more? ~ " Asme sensuously bit her lips, ignoring Caera who was living in her world.
" Asme... " - Ramiel's tired comment, nullified her efforts.
" Ugh... Zero fun... " - Ramiel sighed at the horned beauty's comment. He never thought that bonding with a succubus could be so tiring.
Asme hugged Ramiel, looking up at the same part of the sky as him.
" Welcome to Avalon, Ramiel. " - A soft and adorable giggle left Asme's tiny lips.
" Avalon? " - Ramiel didn't hide his confusion.
" Mhm... That's what we call what you think is a planet. " Asme didn't hear any comment, so she got down to further explanation. She didn't bother to savor it. For the first time, she was able to teach Ramiel something. It was a different feeling but pleasant at the same time. She partly understood why he approached learning so eagerly. It had its own charm.
" Avalon mainly consists of four continents. I don't know if it can be compared to Earth, but it is huge. The smallest of them, but the strongest in terms of power, is ruled by dragons. They completely dominate it, keeping other species under their boot. "
" Then there is a slightly larger, but weaker one, ruled by phoenixes. In ancient times, the two continents were one, but numerous disputes and wars between the two species divided it into two parts. The dragons took the rational creatures and species, and the phoenixes, who were the losers, had to settle for wild beasts and monsters. In a way, this worked out well for them. No one in their right mind, would venture there. The monsters developed intelligence over time, some even decided to take on a more human form, but about that later. A sudden injection of information can hurt you. "
Asme combed through Raimel's thick hair.
" What about the other two? "
Asme pulled away from the caressing, a chill dawned on her face as she talked about the house.
" They are similar in size but still huge. Their strength, too, can be put on one level. The first one, used to be my home. It is divided into kingdoms, which are ruled by wide-ranging demons and vampires. We don't have negative attitudes towards other species, and we let everyone into our kingdoms, as long as they can behave. For the most part, we have no conflicts and can unite in times of crisis. There are small factions that always try to disrupt the harmony, but it's not a big deal.
" The situation is quite different on the other continent. There, wars often break out. This is due to the conflicting species and traditions of the kingdoms within it. Most of the human kingdoms look down with disdain on the elves, dwarves, and animals living here. But not all are like that. As far as I know, there are many nations where all species can live. They even accept us demons there. You certainly have to watch out for the Elven Empire. If we are in its heart, we can give up and commit suicide. "
Ramiel pulled his eyebrows together.
" Is it that bad? "
" Worse than bad, the elves there, despise other representatives of species. They don't even allow adventurers. "
Ramiel nodded his head. Asme understood the gesture by continuing.
" Returning, this continent is the least connected, but its power cannot be ignored. Demons did this once and regretted it greatly. There is relative peace among the continents. There are rumors of a secret non-aggression pact, but these are just rumors. No one sticks their nose in where it doesn't belong, and everyone is happy. "
( A/N I wanted to put the first premium chapter much further away, but the site doesn't allow it. 150 is the farthest I can get it. So... I hope you aren't intimidated by the quality of the chapters and stories so far. All I can say is that with further chapters the quality is increasing by leaps and bounds because I'm developing as an author as well. What more can I say... I will be grateful if you decide to continue to experience Ramiel's adventures with me.
You also need not worry about the pace. The second volume will be faster than the first. You will meet here a lot of new characters important for the future plot. Oh... and scenes for cult people have become less frequent here. I went a little overboard in the first volume with it, sorry about that.
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