Chapter 162 – Travel

Chapter 162 – Travel

"So interesting Ikarus! You two really have been busy"

"That place is a dragon's worst nightmare to hunt in, jungles are immensely frustrating little one. I assume you two are going to return today?"

"I wanted sister to stay a little longer, can I come as well?"

Having breakfast with my fiancé and the dragon fam in our dining room, me and Petra have been giving a slight update to what we've been up to while chowing down on a good ol'fashioned fry up. Even the dragons seem to be enjoying the fried food, I swear our maid was a Brit in a pervious life with how gross looking but amazing the food is!

Oh, there was also the fact me and Petra forgot to mention the marriage thing again, luckily dragons don't seem to care about that at all. Even mother who likes to know about our life seems to not understand the concept of marriage really. Eh, I guess marriage is a human thing after all, I'm not even sure if Desmond and Esmerelda are technically married despite it seeming that way.

"Yeah, sorry Minos, that's not happening I'm afraid"

"Heh, no chance little guy. It could be too dangerous even for you"

"Cu..."

Athena did give us a slight hint on who may own the next dungeon so bringing Minos along would be irresponsible as hell. If it is someone like Ares, blood is guaranteed to be spilt since he's supposed to be the God of war. Can't remember too many myths about him but don't remember hearing good things.

Anyways, eating the rest of breakfast in mostly silence, and now that we're all finished, a familiar large chested blonde elf arrives to clean the plates and do her role.

"Thanks for breakfast Eve, nice as always"

"No worries Queen Ikarus! When you two have a second, could we have a quick chat?"

"What's it about and is it important?"

"There's little ears here right now so it needs to wait. I was just going to give you two some more ideas on you know what"

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And of course, this pervy goddamn maid of ours must've heard everything yesterday. Thought we got away with it but obviously not, what is it with her and sex anyways!? Why does she have to give pointers and tips about stuff!?

"Heh, we made good use of that thing you gave us Eve, Ikarus really seemed to like it"

"Did she!? I've got some even heavier ones if you want!"

For fuck's sake Petra, my parents are literally right there! Even if they have no clue what's being referred to, I know what small item of 'clothing' is being spoken about. This fucking maid is corrupting Petra man...

"Both of you, just please stop with this! *Sighhh*..."

What is with this maid wanting to discuss our sex life!? Petra only seems to humour her because it brings me embarrassment, this is not the sort of Ikarus teasing I can get behind!

"...Imma go round everyone up and wait till we're ready to go. I'm not sticking around if this is the 'intelligent' topic of conversation..."

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"Erk, can't believe I'm flying right now, my stomach is still churning"

"Kid, please just stop moaning about it, we all know you get sick already!"

"Have you no sympathy for people with motion sickness orangey? Your TP shit makes me feel like my balls are twisted... if I had any right now"

(Ariza) "Uh huh, Ikarus has a point Zeki, all you do is complain... That's really not a pleasant thought"

"Heh, Ikarus could always take your shift Zeki but she will have to demand payment in return"

"Yeah, we've still got that skimpy costume or Ria's bikini, right? Putting that on seems like a reasonable payment"

"Erk, I hate you all..."

Eventually getting to the point where I can peacefully leave without having to listen to pointers or tips about how we can make our love making sessions even more pervy, our party of six is now back on the grind and heading towards the next dungeon. The other couple are both hugging each on top of Ariza right now hence the reason why they're not getting on the bitching at Zeki train.

We teleported just outside of the jungle city we came across, waited a little so that Zeki could spew up his stomach and then set off. I do wonder if his female body may cause that sickness to be worse but then again, I'm gender bent to hell and I've got no problems with it. It's hard to have sympathy for someone like Zeki after all.

"What's the plan anyways Ikarus-sama?"

"Yeah Ikarus, this dungeon was supposed to be really far away, right?"

It appears the other couple have finally stopped being lovey dovey and are joining the conversation. It still a shame that's the most they'll do in front of anyone, that being hugging but I guess even me and Petra don't kiss that often in public. Actually, we kinda do but shouldn't really be comparing relationships.

"The plan is to keep flying at a reasonable pace, maybe for the next four or five days and see how things pan out. It could be combat heavy so try to prepare for anything really"

"Imma put her to bed, to think my fiancé was so knackered tonight"

Priestess and the knight give me a smile while I try to claw my way out of Petra's grasp, she's surprisingly clingy when asleep this time around.

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---Couldn't get Petra's kimono to be white so best I can do.

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'She does struggle with sleep at times I suppose so this is good. She's so freaking adorable like this though...'

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"Finally, the lighthouse is in sight"

"Heh, not much further to go Ikarus"

"Five long, boring days now over, let's hope the next dungeon involves spilling lots of blood"

(Ariza) "You really make me worry at times Zeki"

"Agreed Ariza-sama, Zeki could really benefit turning to religion"

"Fuck no nun, there's more chance of me staying like this permanently than worshiping some bullshit being. I couldn't stand the south because of the fanatics back at home"

'The south? Oh, Zeki's talking about America'

(Nathan) "Actually agree with him Lotte, religion isn't for everyone"

Finally arriving at the final dungeon, what presents us is a huge but unoccupied lighthouse that can be seen from miles around. It's pretty earie all things considered; I'm getting quite the sinister feeling from the place as well.

(Beware! You will regret entering this place! Leave immediately or face severe consequences)

Before we all enter, a sign presumably painted from blood adorns the door and makes several of us gulp from the anticipation of what to expect. It's obvious this dungeon is going to involve blood now.

'That's not ominous at all...'

Regardless, we all ignore the sign and open up the door...

Entering the lighthouse, almost instantly a sense of nausea and dizziness infects me like a disease. I'm guessing it could be the inevitable dungeon pass out that sometimes occurs but before that happens, there's something in this abandoned place that's caught my eye.

Piles and piles of corpses and skeletons adorn the completely run down interior of the place and the smell of blood lingers for all to smell. This place looks like horror movie or serial killer's dream, it's disgusting even for my lack of care over things like death.

Everyone else has the same sort of reaction, even Zeki to this 'art' but right now, I'm more focused on making sure we're safe.

'Aesa, this dizziness is definitely the dungeon, right?'

[<Aesa senses no signs of gas or other harmful substances so Ikarus should be safe. Presumably, it is the dungeon taking effect>]

'At least that's one fear gone...'

"...Everyone! Get ready for anything, this place could be sickening so be ready"

(Petra) "..."

"You don't have to tell me orangey, this place is disturbing as hell"

"Yes Ikarus-sama, we're all ready"

"Stay by my side Lotte and we can get through this"

(Ariza) "Let's just hope we all arrive together"

One by one, my party members start to drop like flies until it's just us lovebirds left. The dreaded dungeon sleep is about to happen.

"See you on other side Petra"

"Heh, you too Ikar-..."

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