Re: Goblin Slayer

Chapter 104: Crystal



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Sipping on something vaguely reminiscent of cranberry and strawberry at the same time - courtesy of a lovely non-co-worker, away from all the mundane hustle and bustle, I did nothing. I rested and spent my time in relative silence - relaxing on a wooden chair. Only some simple melody came to me from the ground floor.

My little sister was dozing idly next to me, and I could tell from her emotions that she was relaxed only outwardly, but in reality, she was alert.

I sat... staring at the ceiling, occasionally stroking my little sister's head, and taking rare sips of the berry tincture, reflecting on my short life in this world, while asking the two personalities in my head important questions. The wine had no effect on me, however, but purely out of aesthetic senses I sipped it, enjoying the amusing flavour.

I'd never had the chance to spend time like this before, deep in thought, absorbed in my own thoughts.

My journey itself, the murders, girls and magic, responsibilities and lies. In general, I noticed the change in my character long ago, when I was a goblin and after I became undead: increased lust, recklessness, and a fierce indifference to everything that did not interest me - just a little. My views on many things have changed. I never thought I could burn down a whole village, but I did, and I don't feel anything about it. Of course, you can write off the fact that the village was a hotbed of criminal elements, and I did a good deed, but ... it is favourable in my case, and if I get the opportunity to repeat such a feat, I do not think that my hand will tremble ....

Honestly, it's a lousy way to go. I've changed a lot, and it was hard to think about two topics, while building a chain of questions in my head, making my thoughts chaotic. And if Mika answered willingly, and knew what I wanted, then the loli was silent, just looking at me expectantly, obviously waiting for something from me.

When I asked her directly, she didn't say anything. Asking Miku, she shrugged. The very existence of this spirit, a living armour in symbiosis with me, raised many questions for the system. But it couldn't find an answer.

All in all, nothing significant had happened during my time off. The questions in my mind were many. I hadn't learned as much about Mika's abilities as I'd expected, and what I had learned only added more questions and food for thought.

- Haa...' I sighed heavily, twirling the purple diamond-shaped crystal in my fingers as I took another sip.

A second chance for my companions in my hands had come some time ago, eating up a decent amount of my mana and blood reserves, and it still gave me a headache. Such a small faceted crystal, the size of my little finger, but with such powerful resurrection magic... I think it would make a good medallion. Even though it looks expensive, it has a different purpose.

As I was deciding who to give it to first, Alice approached me with her hood up. As if hiding from prying eyes, she stood silently at my shoulder and softly said:

- Sir, Astoria and your other companions are staying at an inn nearby.

Wow... Astoria, I didn't expect the blonde to make such a move. Or was she offended by my looking at that blonde elf's ass? Fuck knows, and I think it's useless to think about it now. Although, she did promise to repay her debt in an intimate way, it was on emotion then and it's too hemmed in now to hope for it... too hemmed in. I don't feel good here myself, so running somewhere else is... lazy. Then.

- Did you find out why she did that? - I asked without much interest, taking another sip of the tincture. I was beginning to like it - I'd always liked to drink something sweet, relaxed and looking at nothing. If it weren't for the circumstances...

The silence was broken again by Alice.

- I'm sorry sir, I didn't dare to ask them directly, but by overhearing I found out that Astoria was worried and tense about something. I also saw a man demanding something in a raised tone from her, but I didn't have time to hear anything, sorry.

A man? Hmmm... this all looks suspicious... a thousand possibilities, plus she's an Aristocrat. What a pain in the arse.

- What did he look like?

- An ordinary traveller, not particularly strong in build, not adventurous, wearing distinguished and very expensive clothes. I think he was a merchant or a messenger.

Hmm... well, definitely a messenger... I can already guess what and why.

My thoughts were interrupted by Alice's outstretched hand with two gold coins.

Right, my reward for the fortress. I'd forgotten about the reward...

- Thanks for your work Alice, you really helped me out by filling out that report! You can keep them,' I ran my finger over her smooth skin, which made Alice blush and nodded.

I'm not feeling well at all... this apathy and disregard for everything is stressing me out.

I was about to go take a nap when I heard Mika's guilty voice in my head.

'I'm sorry I forgot to warn you, I just found out myself, but because of the rush to recreate the core, you're going to have negative effects. I think you've already noticed it yourself...' - With another outfit on herself causing my 'trousers' to tent she confessed....

This time she was wearing an open swimming costume... hiding almost nothing. I had already forgotten that much she had drawn from my memory... yep... at least the question of her behaviour, personality and character was now definitely closed. And with that, the hentai I'd watched was in her head.

- Well, now that we're all here, Alice, sit down and let's talk about your future,' I willed myself to look away from Mika's seductive curves and very slutty expression.

- Uhhhh, ahem, yes... so, Alice,' I suggested with a glance to sit down next to her.

- Whatever the lord desires!

- So, to begin - any requests?

The girl thought for a second, putting her finger to her lips, and then shook her head.

- Okay, since that's the case, I think you already know that you've changed and become a 'convert?'

- I understand and I am grateful for that, master! Command me, I'll do whatever your orders are, whatever they may be! - With firm intent she put her hand to her chest.

'Any... ahem, huh?' - The thought slipped into my mind for a second to offer her a mouth job at the table at my feet, but looking at her determination and devoted expression... I put that idea aside for later. Not now, anyway.

Glancing around and seeing no sign of surveillance - paranoia is everything - I was careful not to scare Alice, I mentally said a couple of phrases, to which she was surprised, and then glowed, smiling happily. I could see her thoughts on the matter - a little embarrassed, without blinking an eye.

A funny, 'black' analogy with the natives came into my mind, but I dismissed it. Still, my companion is a lovely, charming and seductive girl. Ahem.

'So, Alice, my task for you is simple. Keep an eye on people: Yukiona, Hiro and Elvina - you'll know the girls when you see them, become their friend and make sure they don't get into trouble, while at the same time train yourself and help them improve themselves. Hmm, here you go - this crystal is for you to swallow before you go to bed. It will help you to become stronger, and also, in case of death, will not let your soul... - here I thought, looking at Alice's shocked expression. I had an open question about gods, as well as the souls of the dead. But where to find those answers? A dilemma.

Meanwhile, Alice was digesting what I had said, increasingly admiring the man, no - her great master and lord!

- G-master... er-this... - Alice gulped with her mouth from shock, gently pressing the crystal presented to her to her chest.

'Basically, it'll keep your soul from going missing, and I can resurrect you later. Not immediately, but you won't die, but still, don't take any unnecessary risks! Also, you can communicate mentally with me and the girls in a limited radius, but only you and my sister know about it, so you might scare them. Be careful with it!'

- P- 'Understood... 'Understood! I won't let you guys down! And... sorry for deceiving you, but... I have one wish...' - Alice blushed at the end, tilting her head modestly.

Sheer embarrassment and desire shone fire in her, hinting what that wish was. But to confirm my hunch, I slowly, savouring the situation, bare her ass from the pesky cloak, ran my finger along the inside of her thigh to her labia.

- 'Hn...' Alice trembled shallowly, biting her lip and letting out an enchanting muffled moan.

The small wet stain on her clothes was my confirmation, as was Alice's fidgeting in her seat along with the dim glow of her tattoo.

Well, I guess before we part for an indefinite amount of time it's safe to satisfy her hunger....


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