Chapter 40 2: Old Man And Wife! Fighting Bears! [1]
The pair moved through the forest without any issues—Lucifer believed it was a similar mechanic to the game in that once you were too high level, the weaker monsters would run away or try to avoid the Hero's party unless they used a monster lure.
'That's good for us. The western forest is a little harder, though.'
'Damn, bears are a pain in the ass to fight!'
As they approached the border, it became visibly clear the change in the beautiful forest was no longer the same area as before.
The lovely flowers of various colours became predominantly purple and dark blue with more gloomy colours—strange dust in their air, like a pollen of some kind that made the chest feel heavier with each breath.
Although it was harmless to vampires like them, normal people needed to bring antidotes as the forest's flowers became more harmful, spreading a toxic pollen called [Gloom].
It wasn't deadly but would lower all your physical and magical abilities by a certain amount depending on how much Gloom you had inside your body.
'Ah... going into this game blind was so fun until I accidentally entered the western forest..'
'Damn Gloom... my first death...'
"Darling? Did we move to another part of the Fae forest? The air tastes strange, and suddenly it's so dark and blue! Is this the western forest!?"
"Ah, but don't worry, the Gloom cannot affect vampires, nor can the toxins of those annoying flower monsters in the depths of this forest."
Gwen nodded before taking out her spear and small shield, affixing it to her left forearm while thrusting several times the iron lance nothing special—her strength was now close to a level 20+ warrior due to the added points.
Which was ideal as the Western forest was a level 25-30 place!
Lucifer pulled out his daggers—since Gwen would be their vanguard, he would only use his spear when fighting elite monsters or the roaming bosses.
The old man liked sneaking and slitting throats!
[Gwendolyn's PoV]
Tap-Tap-Tap
The old man and his wife rushed through the forest.
Gwen's confidence increased by the feeling of having him beside her—holding her spear, her heart speeding up with little thumps caused by excitement and anticipation.
'I always wanted to become an adventurer!'
'Mother, would you be angry now? Seeing me sleep with a strange vampire and loving him with all my heart?'
'A princess might have been too heavy for me... I hope you can watch over me and the man I love!'
She wasn't stupid and knew everything about her past and the real reason her mother died, at first separating herself from others because of the Kingdom and that Queen's gaze.
"My cute wife, a horned rabbit in that bush, is waiting to ambush you!"
'Oh my... he is so wonderful! I should learn to use my vampiric eyes more... I don't want him to find me embarrassing...'
'Ah, don't look at me with those alluring eyes... I'll get wet!'
To separate herself from Lucifer's loving gaze, she tilted her head before readying her spear, stepping forward with her right leg, tensing her muscles before she was propelled forward by her left foot, leaving the floor by several centimetres and shooting forward.
Woosh!
Her body dashed forward, like gliding through the air, as her spear lunged through the bushes and impaled a huge white rabbit through the abdomen.
Puncture!
Hiss!
The poor level 15 rabbit's body exploded with a loud hissing pop, her spear tearing it in half while she followed up, grabbing the huge thing by the neck and squeezing it with a crack to ensure it was dead.
"Phew... Magic core... ears.... meat...."
"My Princess~."
'Eh?'
Lucifer's hands were softer than a hand model as they wrapped around her fingers, gently squeezing to take the rabbit from her grasp and the next moment, it vanished without a trace; Gwen wondered if he was storing it and felt a little angry.
"It's not good to fill your inventory with the corpse! It takes three slots!" She scolded him with a red face.
"My princess, have more faith in your dashing knight!" His sexy voice sounded while lifting his left hand into the air, snapping his fingers.
Snap!
The next moment a magical sight appeared, the rabbit's ears...
Snap!
Now the magic crystal of the horn rabbit...
Snap!
Finally, it was the pristine horn!
"You see?"
"Amazing Lucifer!"
"Leave the dismantling to me, and you can have these." He said, putting the clean magic core into her hand, the dazzling blue gemstone slightly warm through her leather gloves.
"You are so mysterious... Is it something I can do?"
'I want to act cool and make him feel amazed too!'
Suddenly a whisper entered her ears, a strange sound like a fairy's voice.
-> Would you like to inherit your Husband and Lord's Dismantle and Gathering Skills?
'I DO!'
->Then kiss him passionately with tongues for 2 minutes.
'Eh, you don't even need to ask that... I'm happy to!'
[(Stupid~ I am just keeping your romance hot, sister!)]
Lucifer looked at Gwen with a smile before she jumped at him like a wild beast, her lips closing his mouth before her violent tongue, like a snake seeking her prey, began to entangle his, the sweet taste of his mouth causing her to feel a burst of excitement and energy through her body.
'He's shocked! Hehe ~ look at that cute face... ah, I want to eat you up...'
"Mmmmpph~ don't stop kissing me... Nnnnph!" Gwen's tongue coiled around his refusing to let him go, as once again, the euphoric pleasure of Prana was exchanged between the two. She felt close to reaching her limit. Their lips separated with a wet pop as Lucifer slid his red tongue along his lips.
'Ah... I want to sit on that face and have your tongue make me feel good...'
[(Eh!? When was my sister so obscene! Whatever... she is happy and so!)]
[Gained Skills!]
[Dismantle] When corpses or items you have collected are placed into your inventory, they will be dismantled and separated into different parts neatly!
[Gather Herbs] Automatically collect designated low-level herbs, 5-yard range. (Will not collect same as your Lord)
"Ohhh! I got new skills!" She chirped happily, unaware of the huge creatures slowly approaching with hungry eyes.
Lucifer looked shocked because he also got the message and could now set their designated herbs in the grimoire.
"Shall we split the herbs into antidotes and restoratives?" Lucifer asked, his hand wrapping around her waist and looking into the distance with narrow eyes.
"Mmmm. I will collect herbs for antidotes and potions that cute negative effects..."
"Good... now get your spear; we have company, my dear wife!"
Turning her head, there was a pair of huge bears, one with red eyes and the other with brown—both were huge black bears with sharp claws and jagged teeth.
"Ah! They are...!"
"Ravenous Bears~ let's hunt them dear wife."
"Darling!? They are said to be at least level 24!"
She suddenly felt his hand squeeze her buttocks before his hot breath blew down her neck while Lucifer whispered into her little pink ears.
"Don't worry—trust your husband. If you do well, how about I let you sit on my face later~ Haha!"
"!!!"
'Is he a mind reader?'
'Was my wistful look that obvious!?'
'The women at the barracks said it felt really good...'
Filled with the determination to experience it for the first time, she grasped her spear tight, standing one step ahead of Lucifer with her eyes shining with determination.