"Asher Eli?" Lia's voice cut through the silence of the cave, drawing Eli's attention.
"Y-Yes?" Eli's response was tinged with embarrassment, his face flushed crimson as if he was did something wrong.
Observing Eli's flustered demeanour, Lia couldn't help but smirk inwardly as she noticed the emptied food cans nearby.
"Are you okay?" Lia inquired, her tone softening as she approached him.
"Yeah," Eli replied with a nod, his gaze shifting to his two companions still lying lifelessly on the ground.
Sensing Eli's concern, Lia offered reassurance, her expression turning sombre, "Don't worry, we'll take care of that monster tonight."
"..." Eli took a moment before nodding in agreement.
Lia reached out to gently touch Eli's cheek, but he recoiled suddenly, his face reddening with embarrassment as he stammered out an apology while panting heavily, "I-I am-ha-sorry"!
Momentarily surprised by Eli's reaction, Lia quickly regained her composure, inwardly smirking at the confirmation of her suspicions. She then urged Eli to come outside, indicating that it was time to confront the monster.
With a determined expression, Eli followed Lia out of the cave, casting a glance back at the unconscious woman before focusing on the task at hand.
"...."
"...."
In the eerie silence of the cave, an ominous tension hung in the air, palpable yet unspoken.
As if in response to the foreboding atmosphere, the thunderstorm descended with a resounding crash, filling the cavern with the echo of bluish lightning.
"Thunder!"
Amidst the flashes of light and shadows, the skeletal monsters emerged once more, their presence signalling the beginning of another confrontation.
Just as before, John and his team sprang into action, engaging the Overlord with all their might. Their efforts were met with fierce resistance as they battled against the formidable foe.... Something similar!
Eli simply stared at the half-skeletal eagle, his mind racing with various possibilities to understand why it was toying with John's team. It was evident that the Overlord was very dangerous, and even if John's team was faking it, there was no way the dungeon's Overlord would simply play along with them.
With frustration bubbling within him like molten lava, Eli reached his breaking point.
'Spark, Spark'
His body crackled with electric energy.
'Ssssshh!!'
She frowned, a mixture of surprise and amusement dancing in her eyes, "He can really control himself?" she mused quietly to herself, a smirk playing at the corners of her lips. The thought crossed her mind that perhaps Eli would make an intriguing addition to her ranks, a gentle new slave.
"Ahem" Clearing her throat to announce her presence, Lia stepped further into the cave, her gaze fixed on Eli.
"!!!" Eli jolted at Lia's sudden presence, his heart racing as he turned to face her. But as his gaze met hers, there was something in his eyes, a flicker of desire that sent a shiver down Lia's spine.... A lustful desire.
'...Fuck!!' Lia cursed inwardly, realizing with a sinking feeling that one little push was all her new slave needed.
"I-I brought you food," Lia stammered, her voice betraying a hint of nervousness as she held out a few canned goods.
Eli hesitated for a moment before nodding in silent acceptance, his stomach growling with hunger as he began to eat.
'Munch, Munch'
The cavern was filled with the sound of chewing, the silence broken only by the rhythmic beat of their eating.
"Are you okay?" Lia inquired, her voice laced with concern as she tentatively reached out to touch Eli's thigh.
"!!" Eli flinched at her touch, his cheeks flushing with embarrassment as he attempted to pull away, "I-I am fine," he stammered, his voice barely above a whisper as he shifted uncomfortably.
Seeing his reaction, Lia couldn't suppress the smirk that tugged at the corners of her lips. 'Just a little more...' she thought, determined to push him to the edge.
"You don't need to worry. We... No, I will definitely save you!" Lia declared, her tone firm as she rose from her seat and settled herself on Eli's lap, facing him directly.
"W-What are you doing?" Eli's voice was shaky, his cheeks now burning crimson with embarrassment, a sight that only fueled Lia's ego further.
'So Cute!!!' Lia couldn't help but think, her heart fluttering with amusement as she watched him squirm under her gaze. But as she began to speak, her tone softened, taking on a note of sadness, "You know, I was just like you when I lost my--"
"They didn't die yet," Eli interjected, his voice firm and unwavering as he met her gaze with a steely determination that took Lia by surprise. At that moment, she saw a glimpse of the depth of his love for his companions, and it gave her pause.
'I guess he truly loves them...' Lia thought, silently acknowledging the bond that held Eli steadfast in his resolve and new feelings she going to soon experience.. With a calm demeanour, she smoothly changed the subject.
"Tell me about yourself," Lia prompted, her curiosity piqued as she settled more comfortably into Eli's embrace.
"Hmm?" Eli frowned, taken aback by Lia's sudden interest in his personal history. But as he looked into her eyes, he sensed a genuine curiosity, prompting him to.... BULLSHIT!!
He spoke of being an orphan, his mother's dying wish for him to attend Nex Academia, and his relentless pursuit of success to honour her memory. He painted a picture of sacrifice and struggle, his every action driven by the need to secure his mother's health and happiness.
He spoke of the sacrifices he made to afford his mother's medical treatments, the burden of keeping her illness a secret, and the desperate need for money to sustain the facade of her continued health....
There were lots of errors in this story and lots of 'What the fuck?' movement. However, Lia's attention was fixated elsewhere – on his chiselled abs. She continued to touch him lustfully, nodding absentmindedly, lost in her own fantasies.
"So, I really need to get out of here!" Eli's frustration boiled over, his voice rising with urgency as he expressed his desperate need to escape. Lia's desire momentarily interrupted by his outburst, she looked into Eli's helpless eyes, a smirk playing at the corners of her lips.
"I-I know a way," Lia said coyly, her voice dripping with newfound power as she leaned in closer to Eli, her fingers tracing tantalizing paths across his skin.