Chapter 14

Squish, squeeze! Jiggle, bounce! Ahhh… Being stuck between my master’s breasts is as wonderful and calming as ever… On the way home from the labyrinth—today, just as any other day, Tama is tucked snugly in Aria’s cleavage, which bounces with each step she takes. The soft vibrations put the little kitten completely at ease. “Meown—! How cute! Tama looks so beyond relaxed right meow!” Vulcan can feel the motherly love flowing from Aria’s warmth and softness, and seeing Tama’s expression, her heart skips a beat. “Grrr…! Someday, I’ll be the one to make Tama that happy!” Next to Vulcan, Stella—who lost to Aria in the first battle for Tama’s affection—looks positively dejected as she spits out her words. At this point, she doesn’t just want Tama’s seed. She now craves being able to dote on him, just like Aria does. However, Aria can’t even hear her rival right now. She’s absorbed in Tama loving on her and looking completely safe and secure. Before she realizes it, the party has arrived at the Adventurers Guild located in the city center. They were able to collect materials from only a small number of monsters, but they will still earn some cash today. They need to take what they can get—and they also have two more reasons to stop by the guild. The first is to show Stella how materials collected from monsters can be sold—a chance to teach her how money is made. The second is to properly register her as an adventurer. She intends to continue working in this profession moving forward, and most importantly, her adventurer’s tag will act as her identification. Stella has lost her memories (at least that’s what everyone thinks), so the tag will be very useful as she comes into her own. Aria opens the door to the guild. It’s early evening, and the place is packed with people—in front of the noticeboard, at the registration counter, around the meeting tables, and in the bar. The adventurers clamoring at the noticeboard are choosing quests of their liking for tomorrow. Avid adventurers can’t afford to lose a moment preparing for the next day. Others who have just received their pay dash directly to the bar in the back to wash down salty snacks with a cold ale. As usual, several drunk adventurers are making passes at a guild staff member busing dishes, pulling her toward them. “Wow! So this is an adventurers guild!” An excited voice cuts through the chaos—it’s Stella, standing next to Aria. Labyrinthos is a city bustling with activity, but the interior of the guild is positively teeming with life. Stella appears excited by everything around her—her eyes are lit up like a Christmas tree. “Yo, lookit that chick! She’s a total babe!” “Maybe she’s new? Check out that body and outfit—she’s showing under boob and her ass is half-out… Drives me crazy!” Stella’s boisterous exclamation draws the collective gaze of the adventurers. The men are instantly transfixed by her gorgeous looks and cry out in amazement at her provocative outfit. Stella has a perfect face; two perfectly ripe, bouncy breasts; a pert, juicy round ass; and tight lines running down her abs. She’s covered by a thin piece of fabric across her chest and wearing hot pants that show the top of her butt… The men reacting like this is really no surprise. “Hold up, she’s hot, too, but look at Aria! She’s wearing bikini armor…! Her old adventuring outfit was great, but this shows off her cleavage to the max…!” “Side boob is definitely even more salacious than Aria’s cleavage! I’m team Vulcan for life.” A single adventurer’s comment has brought all eyes in the guild to Aria and Vulcan. Just as they claimed, Aria now wears bikini armor that is even more highly revealing than her previous ensemble. Of course this brings focus to the deep valley between her melon peaks. As an added bonus, the gorgeous porcelain skin of her waist, back, and thighs is also fully exposed. Plus, the bottom of the bikini is so tiny, the men can barely believe it—what’s known as “low-rise.” Of course, this allows for Aria’s perfect hip lines and plump thighs to be fully admired. Lastly, Vulcan isn’t showing quite as much skin as Stella or Aria. That said, her outfit consists of a pair of overalls with nothing underneath. Her healthy, straw-colored armpits and perfectly ripe breasts visible from the side of her overalls will dig deeply into the perverted mind of any man. All three of the girls are quite frankly bombshells with amazing bodies, so much so that a number of the men staring are holding their crotches and bent forward, unable to move. “Hmm? It seems these human males are staring at me. And their gazes are rather unpleasant.” “Ugh… I feel like we’re getting even more stares than before…” “Meown, what can you do? Stella’s joined us now, and you’re wearing a new outfit…” Seeing the men’s reactions, Stella looks upset, as if she knows instinctively that they’re all staring at her licentiously. Aria, who dislikes human males, is similarly taken aback. Her expression is tense as she unconsciously clutches Tama to her chest even tighter. Vulcan already knew this would happen, and her speech reflects this as her tiger-clan ears fold down—she’s already given up. At just that moment— “Rrrroooowwwwlll—!!” “““What the—?!””” Tama bristles while ensconced in Aria’s bosom and growls in fierce intimidation toward the adventurers and their vulgar gazes. Tama looks cute and cuddly, but he’s an S-ranked monster, after all. The power latent in his body—not to mention his aggression—is beyond exceptional. The adventurers in the guild are getting just a glimpse of his fearsome power. They also now understand that anyone who brings harm Aria’s way will not be forgiven… Hmm. That should do it. I will not excuse any brute who casts a filthy glance my master’s way. Seeing the men quaking in their boots, Tama gives a satisfied “Meown!” “Hee-hee, Tama, thank you so much.” “Meown—Tama, you are such a good boy.” “Incredible! A single cry from his mouth…! My future husband is so cool!” Responding to Tama’s actions, Aria, Vulcan, and Stella all praise him gleefully. Stella was a dragon in her past life, so if she wants to, she can be just as formidable as Tama…but never mind that. Just as Aria nuzzles her cheek against Tama for saving them from the men’s licentious gazes, she hears someone say, “Hey now, if it isn’t Aria and company. And…is this a new friend of yours?” In the same moment, the male adventurers’ faces all freeze in even further shock. It’s a reasonable response. The voice is accompanied by a six-foot-tall, muscle-bound, bald-headed, strapping beast of a man (or lady?) in full bondage gear. Affectionately known as Anna, Arnold Holzweilzenegger—this guild’s receptionist girl (???)—has appeared. “Hello, Anna! Yes, this is Stella, and starting today, she’s beginning life as an adventurer with us!” “Anna, we’d like to register Stella, okay meow?” Aria’s and Vulcan’s smiles widen when they see Arnold. This is because Aria has always stuck by Anna’s side like a sister, and Vulcan knows how great of a person Arnold is. “Before that, Aria, I have something to tell you—is now a good time?” “…? What could that be?” Arnold has something to share that eclipses Stella’s introduction or registration as an adventurer. Aria is endlessly curious and has a puzzled look on her face. “Please allow me to explain.” Who now? A voice can be heard from behind Arnold, where a man stands. “It’s a pleasure to meet you, Aria. My name is Leis. I have a special mission for you, which is why I’m here today.” The man named Leis steps out from Arnold’s shadow. He looks to be in his mid-forties. White strands streak through his brown hair, and a number of wrinkles have worn themselves underneath his eyes. Leis is of average height and average build, and he’s wearing an expensive suit with an overcoat. He likely holds some high status or is quite wealthy. However, rather than noticing his clothing, Aria is focused on something about his eyes. His pupils are gray and sorrowful…or perhaps some form of mistrust is growing within Aria. The intuition of an elf who grew up in the wild is sharp as a razor. It’s often said they can tell if someone has ill intentions the moment they meet.