The trip back to camp went smoothly. Ethan could see that they had an hour left before the sunlight disappeared in the valley.
"Alas, I will be back set up camp and prepare the food. I am starving."
Ethan flew back to town on Ting-Ting the trip, taking him half an hour there and back. He could not believe what Thompson had found. The book that was stolen was a necromancer's book. Necromancy controlled undead armies, and he had to find this book and the Skinwalker.
The Skinwalker had returned to Thompson's office, leaving a note that read, "The truth lies with the roses". Ethan wondered if this was a red haring to throw him off his trail. Why would the Skinwalker leave a clue like that?
Thompson and his officers would arrive tomorrow. Thompson reminded Ethan to hunt for leather for their tent, making the Dungeon a priority as more young women died in the dungeon.
Ethan landed next to Wendy Ting-Ting, who was sheathing herself. Maple turned to Ethan, spoon in hand.
"M-M-M, master, the food will be ready in three minutes."
"Alas, Maple, it smells divine."
Wendy sat closer to Ethan as she whispered.
"Hail, they are nervous sitting and waiting for you. It has given them time to think about what will happen tonight. It will be the first time for all of them. Ethan, you must be gentle with them. You know they have had horrible experiences with men."
Ethan could feel his shoulders tense as he considered what to do tonight. They needed cores, and he would need a lot of monster meat. He nursed his left arm, which still hung limp at his side. Mei spoke in his mind.
"Alas, you can do this. They will make excellent disciples. We know you love each of them already like they were your wives. Sleep and regeneration will heal your arm and legs through the night."
Wendy handed Ethan a bowl filled with meat and gave him bread.
"Hail, eat up, big boy. You will need all the strength you can muster with only one hand working."
Three heads turned in his direction, faces red as tomatoes. Ethan could feel the sexual tension in the air.
"Click, barrier teleport commences in 3, 2, 1, initiating teleportation."
The same light appeared in the sky, and the four devices fell to the ground. As the defences hit the ground, a loud boom rang through the valley, and the sound of pressurised steam being released echoed through the valley.
Lara rubbed her arms.
"The chill breeze has disappeared. Thank you, Master. Your powers are impressive."
Ethan nodded his head at her. He had only found out yesterday how strong they were becoming. What lay in store for them as they levelled their skills? He reminded himself that he would have to give them regeneration first, then strength, especially for Maple. What classes would they choose, and will their magic affect their choices? Would they still have magic after they get cores from him?
They ate in silence, the barrier cutting off the cold. Now that the threat was gone, the sounds of animals and creatures could be heard through the valley. Grace never told them how much the firedog quest paid. Lara stood beside the family bed she had constructed under the leather shelter.
"We have agreed that Maple, as the oldest, should go first, then me, as the second oldest, and Grace last, as the youngest."
"Alas, let us begin."
Maple pulled her dress and chainmail over her head and removed her underwear. Ethan held the blankets for her as she slid beneath them. He kissed Maple as he moved his hand slowly down her stomach. Maple tensed up as he reached her flower, and she opened her legs wider for him. He worked his finger inside her gently as he let his essence start to flow inside her. Maple began to moan loudly. He teased her nipples with his tongue, then sucked them.
Lara climbed in next to Ethan as Maple lay sleeping. She had moaned louder and louder as he let essence flow into her. Lara started kissing him, a hunger in her that he had not seen before. She placed his hand between her legs, offering a breast to him as he pushed his finger into her wet flower. Lara bucked and moaned as he poured his essence into her.
Grace stood shyly before Ethan, staring at his erection. Lucy licked her lips, staring at his rod. Grace lay down, and he could feel her trembling against him. He kissed her gently, touching her stomach. Grace offered him a breast to suck on. She moaned softly as he played with his tongue around her nipple.
He slid his hand down. Grace tensed up. He kissed her passionately as he slowly inched his hand closer to her flower. Grace moaned loudly as he inserted his finger. She was sensitive inside her wet tunnel. He released his essence inside her. She grunted and then moaned loudly, almost screaming with pleasure.
As the three lay sleeping, Lucy mounted Ethan and rode him as Wendy watched, waiting for her turn. As Ethan finished inside Wendy, Sophia spoke in his mind.
"Alas, Congratulations, you have three disciples. The system will now begin to upgrade."
Lucy climbed on Ethan.
"Alas, Sophia, what is happening? Upgrade what is that."
"Alas, Ethan, we do not know we are locked out of the system, and even MDK has not said a word. The cube is spinning slowly, and the lava flows with no grinding sound like before."
"Alas, should I come and help."
Lilly spoke in his mind.
"Alas, Ethan Lucy is close. Turn your attention to her. Wendy also looks ready for another round."
Wendy and Lucy lay sleeping, their urges sated by the fourth time. Ethan sat by the fire, roasting the roe deer meat. Sophia had warned him that he had used all his resources and needed to replenish. His system was still locked for how long he did not know. His weapons were now only weapons. He appeared on the mountain, tucking in the women and giving them lots of attention and kisses. He made it a point to listen to them as they spoke about their lives, hopes, and dreams.
Ethan ate enough food to replenish his resources before retiring to bed. Sleep came to him as he lay his head on the pillow.