The trio finished cleaning up the bandits in the area and searched through the various odds and ends that they had found. Nothing particularly interesting was discovered. They moved on and entered a short corridor that led to the next room. A surprising thing was revealed to them upon looking inside.
“Are you serious?” asked Scott softly, while he looked at the unconscious bandits in the room up ahead.
“Yes. They are obviously logged-off.” said Rhea.
“Wow, so they are not even able to wake up? You can’t wake up when you’re like that.” said Ero.
“They could at any moment. It depends on when they log-in again.” said Rhea.
Scott looked to his beautiful elven companion. “Why not just leave completely like you do sometimes?”
“You get a well-rested bonus if you leave your body in a safe place. This would count as a camp or a town for them, though they aren’t protected as much because of their status.” said Rhea.
Scott’s eyes darted back to the sleeping murderers. They were in a place where they felt extremely confident and safe. It would be their undoing. “So, is there a penalty if we just kill these asshats while they’re AFK?”
“Nope, murderers aren’t given such a protection.” said Rhea. A slight smile crossed her lips.
Scott grinned at her then started to move forward. Free experience and loot, here they come!
The scent of alcohol and the stench of unwashed bodies was quite potent in the room as Scott slipped through the shadows. Rhea opted to circle the room from a different direction.
Ero rubbed her chin then flew upward toward the ceiling so that she could get a better view of the corridor up ahead. She would act as the early warning system just in case someone came toward the room. The grisly business at hand needed to be complete before others came, or their attempt at a stealthy invasion would be useless any longer.
In this small room there were eight unconscious players, murderers all. Some people might balk at the idea of killing someone in their sleep. It might be unseemly, or make some people feel uncomfortable. There would be morality issues rattling around within the minds of many who might contemplate such an action.
Scott merely looked at the scarred face of a man named Asswhooper76 then shook his head. He had not realized that players in this world would be allowed such stupid names, or that there were possibly at least seventy-five other gods who had decided that Asswhooper was a good name to go by as a character choice.
Oh well, it did not matter. He reared back then punched Asswhooper76 in the face. When he did not wake up, Scott grinned. He punched the helpless murderer several more times. Each blow took off dozens of the bandit’s health points, but he kept snoring away. Rhea was right, he was obviously logged out. That was the nature of this room. The bandits could not sleep in a town inn, so they had rooms like this for their avatar bodies while they slept.
Scott finished murder-punching Asswhooper76 then glanced over to see Rhea neatly decapitate a slutty looking bandit woman named Secret Whisper. She had once been fairly pretty, and looked like she was probably popular among this bandit sect given the rest of her feminine architecture. The fact that she was wearing some sort of lacey lingerie added to that possibility.
Was he morbid for noticing that sort of thing? Perhaps, but since he was currently killing people in their sleep, he chose to disregard that kind of thinking. What use was morality to a temporary assassin?
They moved on and continued their grisly work. None of the bandits awoke, and soon they added eight more dead bandit players to their kill roster.
They started to loot the room and the corpses not long after, while Ero continued to watch ahead. A battle report arose that caught their attention.
[Battle Report]
You have defeated eight known murderers during a government sponsored bandit subjugation mission! Your intimacy with the kingdom of Eizen has grown.
+ 22347 EXP
+ 11237 Fayth
+ 47 Ability Points
Item(s) Acquired:
Dagger of Thrusting X 1
Medium Pearl X 1
[--]
“Dagger of Thrusting?” asked Rhea.
Scott lifted the dagger he had just looked off of the corpse of a bandit named Jerry Sweets. “This thing probably.”
“Ah, neat.” she said, before she went back to stripping the silky lingerie off of the body of Secret Whisper. It was black with a red bow, lacey white fringe, and a heart-shaped cut-out at the cleavage.
She lifted it up and held it over her chest. “Does it suit me?”
“You’d look better without it.... but sure.” said Scott with a smile, before he rolled Jerry Sweets over and started to rifle through his pockets.
Rhea smiled sweetly at him then looked down and blinked. “Nipple rings?”
Scott glanced over to his love interest but she gave him a look. “Hey, don’t say it out loud if you don’t want me to look.”
Rhea laughed a little then plucked the little golden hoops from the dead bandit. They would fetch a nice price. She rolled Secret Whisper over then snorted. “A tramp stamp, really?”
Scott started to look but Rhea snorted at him and he rolled his eyes. It was like she was trolling him.
After pulling off Jerry’s shoes and shaking them Scott idly remarked. “Are we horrible people?”
“No, I don’t think so.” said Rhea before finishing her task of stripping Secret Whisper nearly naked. Only her slutty panties were left. Every little bit of loot was needed, even if it wasn’t!
Scott nodded lightly before pulling a gold earring out of Jerry’s left ear. “Hmm, something’s not right about this.”
“Hmm?” asked Rhea.
“Well, it’s just that this was too easy. Sure, the guy with the ring was something, but...” said Scott.
“Don’t worry about it. I’m sure we’ll have a tougher fight when we find some bandits that are actually active. There might even be a few hired locals.” said Rhea.
“Right. I wonder how many there are. I think the mission briefing said, at least forty.” said Scott.
“Yeah, probably all around the same level too. Bandit groups like this tend to always stick together since it’s hard to make any headway with a murderer’s mark. They would probably level together and reincarnate together, mostly.” said Rhea.
“They all reincarnate at the same time? Isn’t that a bit stupid?” asked Scott.
“Yeah, but it is a roleplaying thing. There will probably be at least a handful of higher level bandits with decent equipment though, so be careful.” said Rhea.
Ero shot back toward them when they finished looting the recently deceased bandits. “Hey, Listen!”
Scott flinched slightly as horrible memories of his past in fairy related gaming rose within his mind. “What is it?”
The little fairy said, “I heard a fairy interesting noise.”
Scott and Rhea grew silent and listened carefully to see if they could hear what Ero had mentioned. After a moment, the sound of metal scraping on stone could be heard down the long sandy corridor. Someone was coming!
The trio made up a quick plan and then set it into motion. Ero was given a strong thin rope, and then they all moved toward the corridor entrance. They took up positions on each side of the entranceway. Scott was on the left, Rhea on the right, and Ero fluttered quietly above the entrance out of sight while she made her rope into a noose. After a few seconds a low whistling sound could be heard, followed by a loud and sonorous fart that echoed languidly through the area.
Rhea made a disgusted face, and Scott tried not to laugh. Ero merely ignored it and waited.
A crude laugh echoed their way and not long afterward a fat bearded bandit walked through the door. He barely had time to blink when the carnage in the room become visible because a thin rope dropped down around his neck. Ero flew upward with all her might, choking the man so that he could not scream.
The bandit named Stud Beard clut
ched feebly at his throat in surprise just before Rhea and Scott launched simultaneous attacks to his side. Two damage numbers rose up above the man’s head and he died instantly. One number was eighty-three. The other was two thousand six hundred seven. Rhea’s blade’s atomic edge special option cared nothing for physical defense and it showed even when attacking another player. Special level based resistances aside; she could kill most things under level one hundred in a single hit when using that sword.
They looted the late, unlamented, Stud Beard’s corpse then moved into the corridor. Scott acted as the vanguard despite the fact that Rhea’s statistics were far better. His rapid casting speed would clear a path quite well if need be. The dynamic trio made their way through several series of rooms before they found something that made their eyes light up with joy.
“Such shiny, much want.” said Scott.
Ero and Rhea nodded at the same time, their eyes wide and a slight touch of drool coming to their lips. They had found the bandit’s treasure room. It was strangely unguarded, but as the bandits had worked together for quite a while and they all seemed to be players, it made sense. They were deep underground and there was only one entrance. They did not think anyone would find the backdoor so easily.
“Alright, payday!” said Scott in an excited whisper, before he started to grab random loot to put into his inventory.
The girls made a quiet outcry as well then giggled happily as they looted the bandit treasure room of all its misbegotten gains. Bandit slaying had been profitable before, but that was nothing compared to looting a player run bandit outfit!
Scott found something that nearly made his eyebrows shoot right off the top of his head. He showed it to Rhea and she grinned then raised her thumb.
He grinned at her then gazed longingly at the gauntlets that he had found. He then eyed several bits of armor and other weapons of interest. There was a good chance that he would be upgrading his wardrobe here once more. But first they had to clean the room out and divide the spoils properly.
Several exciting minutes passed while the trio looted the treasure room. Admittedly, the best stuff that the bandits had was probably kept in their personal inventory, but given what the group had found the prospects for the day looked more and more interesting.
“What’s the verdict?” Scott asked Ero.
“Still don’t see anyone. I wonder where all the bandits are?” asked the fairy seriously.
Scott nodded to her. That was a bit concerning to him as well. Had they just entered during a time when most of them were out, or was something else going on? Either way, they needed to be careful.
“That’s the last of it. We should sort it later.” said Rhea after she stuffed a jewel encrusted Tiara into her inventory.
“Most of what I saw looked more interesting that it was, but I want to keep the gauntlets.” said Scott.
“That’s fine. None of this is really of use to me outside of what I can get for it. We won’t need even that once we transfer over to the other server.” said Rhea.
“So, what you’re saying is that you’re going to let me have all of the pretty, pretty, things?” asked Scott before he clasped his hands, lifted them to just below his chin, and then batted his eyelashes at her.
Rhea snorted loudly then then placed her hand over her face. She shook her head and said, “Goof.”
“Well, be that as it may. Is there anything that you found that you think is better than what I’m wearing?” said Scott.
“Not really. Though, there is a ring of mana regeneration that you should probably take.” said Rhea.
“Oo-oooh!” Scott jogged over to her then held out his hand.
Rhea laughed then checked through her inventory until she found the ring. After retrieving it she handed it to him.
“Thanks, Rhea.” said Scott before he gave her a soft kiss on the nose.
She lowered her eyelids, and her nostrils flared slightly. “I should give you shiny things more often.”
“Yes, yes you should.” replied Scott before he took her hand in his. They shared a tender moment of silence before Scott turned to check his new item.
[Item]
Lesser Ring of Mystery
A simple sterling silver ring embedded with 1/10 carat weight white diamonds. This stylish accessory glows softly and is the perfect addition to the wardrobe of any mage.
Defense: +5
Mana: +20
Durability: 24/24
Value: 2,245,346
Special: Restores 1 Mana per second
[--]
Scott’s eyes nearly bulged from their sockets. “One mana per second, and its worth over two million Fayth!”
Rhea grinned at him. “I thought that you’d like it.”
“Why not tell me about it from the start?” he asked her. He was almost as surprised by that as he was by the fact that someone would just leave the thing lying around. What kind of things did these bandits keep in their actual inventory? He could loot whatever they were wearing, but their inventories were not accessible to him.
“It is... really pretty.” said Rhea before she looked away.
Scott smiled at her. “Would you rather wear it?”
“No, you need it more. I rarely have to use any of my abilities other than my elemental sword magic.” said Rhea.
Scott took her hand and raised it up. He kissed her softly on the fingers then said, “Someday, I’ll return the favor.”
Rhea smiled softly for a moment, but then her eyes widened. The realization of what he had just said had filled her with great joy. “Scott!” cried Rhea before she wrapped her arms around him. It was not every day that she heard him so openly admit that he would give her a ring one day soon.
Ero placed her hand to her lips then laughed softly. It was nice to see them getting along so well. She enjoyed it so much that she did not even break the mood by asking when she was going to get a ring.
Rhea pulled back slightly and looked into Scott’s eyes. She could see her face reflected in them, they were so clear and bright.
Scott gazed at the larger of the women whom he loved then gently leaned forward. His lips parted slightly and then so did Rhea’s. Gently, those lips met in a soft and loving embrace of their own.
Their noses lightly brushed against each other even as their hands slid up and down in tender mutual caresses of each other’s back. One of Scott’s hands slipped up to cradle the back of her head, even while Rhea’s hands journeyed down to firmly clasp his manly rear.
They made soft little moaning noises and continued for far longer than even Ero could tolerate without being directly involved. The tiny naked fairy raised her dainty fist to her lips then politely coughed.
She was ignored in favor of continuing their sweet caressing movements. Scott’s lower hand slipped further down to slide between the cleft of Rhea’s magnificent backside. Rhea’s eyes fluttered open and she gasped softly into his mouth then gripped his ass tightly in response.
Ero took a deep breath then snorted. She dropped down then fluttered at the same level as their faces. After a brief moment she took another deep breath then loudly cleared her throat once more.
Rhea’s head flew back. Scott’s lips left hers and then moved to her neck. The elf maiden hopped into the air then wrapped her legs luxuriously around Scott’s hips. She began to pant softly and made cute little moans of happiness that caused Ero’s left eyelid to start to twitch.
The fairy’s lips screwed together in an annoyed pout and then she took in a deep, slow, breath. “Get a room already!”
Scott and Rhea both immediately stopped, their eyes snapped wide open and they froze in place. They slowly turned their heads toward Ero, Rhea’s thighs still wrapped around Scott’s waist.
“Uh...” said Scott.
“It was making me fairy jealous! I can’t even change my size again for another day or two, so I’m stuck waiting till we go to sleep...” said Ero in annoyance.
“Oh, Ero...” said Rhea gen
tly. She hadn’t really thought about how this would affect her.
“I’m sorry... I know you love each other, and me being the size of a doll leaves me out of a lot of things, but... but...” said Ero with a soft shudder.
Scott reached up, plucked her from the air then promptly blew a raspberry on her tummy. Rhea’s eyes widened in surprise, and Ero gasped loudly at the sudden boldness of her best friend.
“Rhea, I know you won’t want to hear this... but...” said Scott.
The blue hair elf sighed softly then turned around. She crossed her arms over her chest then loudly said, “Go ahead...Do what you must...”
Ero blinked then found that there were even better places to receive a raspberry. She squealed in excitement at the surprising sensations. Rhea did her best not to look back, though she could guess what had just happened. She bit her lower lip and struggled to fight down her jealousy. She loved Ero, but she was not good at sharing.
A few minutes and a dozen raspberries later a thoroughly satisfied little fairy fluttered past Rhea. Her entire body was bright red from the shameful joy that she had experienced.
“Happy now?” asked Rhea with more curtness than she wanted to give off in her tone.
Ero gasped once then fell briefly before she started to flap her wings once more. “Fairy much so...” she panted. Her cute little legs scissored back and forth while she tried to fly in a straight line. She, of course, failed miserably and fluttered about like she was drunk.
Rhea tried not to laugh, but she could not help it. Her sweet laughter died quickly when she felt warm masculine arms slide around her.
She leaned back gently then whispered, “You would embrace me so brazenly after making her so happy that she can’t even fly straight?”
Scott kissed the side of Rhea’s neck and she giggled gently. He said, “If you’re so upset, then maybe you should make her feel better about being such a cute little fairy next time.”
The bridge of Rhea’s nose darkened then turned slightly pink. “I doubt that you would turn away.”
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