Chapter 632 Explanation Of The Incident
"W-WE DIDN'T KILL ANYTHING?!"
The Elves all had shocked expressions on their faces, and understandably so. They had just been told by Rey that they never killed the Boss Monster.
They also never killed any of the other Monsters on their way out.
'Why would I let them take such precious EXP away from me? I killed the Boss and the other Monsters to further test out my [Perfect Divine Growth] and managed to Level Up and get more Skills.'
Unfortunately, the Monsters in the Dungeon were not as diverse as the ones he encountered in the Royal Dungeon. Perhaps it was due to lack of conquest on the part of the Elves, which led to stunted Evolution, or the abundance of resources for the Monsters, or several other factors that Rey couldn't possibly know, but the Monsters in the Dungeon were very similar to each other and had similar Skills.
Of course, that didn't mean all of them were the same.
However, several Floors had an overlap of Monsters—unlike what he saw in the Royal Dungeon.
'As a result, I could only get a limited number of Skills in my stockpile. Most of them are just there to fill up space too, but it's better than just having 14.'
If he ever got the chance to get his hands on more useful Skills and needed space, he could always feed the current ones to [Sacrifice] or use [Merger] on them.
Either way, he lost nothing by having them at the moment.
Also, thanks to the upgrading effect of his [Perfect Divine Growth], all the Skills he obtained were at least in the Absolute Tier.
'The main highlight was the EXP I obtained from the experience. At this rate, I might reach Level 300 before leaving this place. Hopefully, I get to fight the Dragons here too. Ah, but one step at a time…'
He looked at the shell-shocked Elves and realized he would have to further explain himself, rather than get lost in his thoughts.
'Emil was the one disguised as the Boss Monster, and yes their fight with her was real—but she didn't die.'
It was all just an act.
The hallucinogenic effects of some of the flowers were utilized by Rey to trick the senses of the girls to think they were actually killing the Monsters, when in actuality… they weren't doing anything of the sort.
"So you drugged them! That's why they were behaving so violently!"
"No. The hallucinogen only fools the senses. It doesn't control actions or emotions. I didn't make you do anything you wouldn't have done in that constructed scenario."
To make sure they saw what he wanted them to see, he gave them the prompt of what would happen before he rendered them unconscious. That guaranteed that when they woke up, their minds would be operating on that assumption, so they would perceive what they were primed to see.
Still, he had Emil disguise herself as the Boss… just in case their imagination wasn't enough.
'As for all the Minerals in the Dungeon, including all of the Flowers, I took them into my domain. And by domain, I mean the Grand Calamity Class Dungeon that I really need to make into a hideout.'
He couldn't reveal most of these details to the Elves, but he was communicating everything to Esme through her mind, so the information she received was different from what he told the rest of them.fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm
Back when he was executing the plan, one of the things he was mostly worried about was the possibility that the Elves found out they were being played.
After all, if he took all the resources in the Dungeon, the effects on gravity would cease, and they would be able to move normally without his assistance. Also, they would be able to tell that the Dungeon was barren.
Thankfully, the effects of the flowers—which he fed to them after they were unconscious—was potent enough to make them see things differently.
Just to be safe, he constructed false plants through Magic, and replaced the actual minerals with replicas that looked identical to the real deal—but were simply polished or dyed stones.
It was a lot of hard work, and it no doubt paid off.
'I'll never let them find out the details of what I did. I'll have to repopulate the Dungeon with summoned Monsters—at least the first couple of Floors—so it looks occupied. That way, no one will suspect my actions.'
At least, not until he was done with the Elves.
The wealth he had just obtained from the Dungeon was definitely more than he bargained for, and he considered everything everything more than enough to save his business.
'But, since I don't know the exact figures and logistics, I had Kara go through everything and audit their value for me.'
It had only been some hours since then, and he heard that Kara was already done with it.
'That girl works fast with her brain…' He smiled to himself, though as soon as he did this, he noticed Esme's countenance change a little.
It only lasted for a fraction of a second, but Rey could have sworn that she had given him a look of disapproval.
'I-in any case, Emil is with Kara right now, and once I'm done concluding the deal with the Elves, they'll return and give me a report on everything that happened.'
Rey was trying his best to act cautiously and not be too optimistic, but with the way things were looking, he was already solving the problems he came to the Eastern Continent for.
'The business stuff is pretty much fixed, though I'm sure Kara will have some ideas on how to gain even more profit. As for having Elves as my allies, I think I've figured out their weakness…' He smiled as he remembered how he made all of them react from his scent.
That alone made Gratiana subservient to him, and he figured he could take over the rest of the Elves with that method.
'The only things left are finding out more information and curing Alicia…' And in all honesty, they were both tied to one entity.
The very entity that watched over this land, and still refused to show their face.
'The Oracle… that's the last piece of the puzzle.'
So far, while Rey had played some games with the Elves, he had made sure not to make them break their long-held taboo.
He didn't allow them to kill, and that wasn't only because he wanted all the EXP to himself.
'I can't allow The Oracle, whoever they are, to be upset at me.'
Yes, he acted a little wickedly by deceiving the Elves, but he had his justifications for his actions. It didn't look like it now, but a lot of his actions were also going to benefit the Elves in the long run.
So, as long as he didn't cross the line, he was sure he could still justify himself in the eyes of The Oracle.
Still, something bothered him.
If The Oracle indeed saw all that happened in the Continent, they were probably aware of the plunder he made in the Dungeon.
'Yet they aren't informing these Elves of my lies. Why? Why do they still choose not to interfere?' Rey wondered to himself.
'What exactly is this Oracle? What is this connection they have with the Elves?'
More than ever, Rey had to know.
Chapter 633 Exploration Of Passion
[Meanwhile...]
"Haa... how boring."
Kat'erin and Shai'ya entered their suite with tired expressions on their faces. The look of both disdain and disgust on their faces was overshadowed by the exhaustion they felt after walking through the human city.
Of course, this wasn't physical exhaustion by any means.
As Dragon Generals, their physical prowess far exceeded the threshold it would take to get tired from walking. The kind they felt was the feeling of mental exhaustion.
"Being around so many filthy humans sucks."
"It took all of my self control not to explode and just destroy all of them."
Dragons had always been taught that they were the most superior race in H'Trae, and that the world was theirs for the taking. Not only that, but they had the compulsion to constantly take the lives of the weak.
It was ingrained in them-both by nature and by nurture.
As such, being in a bustling city of humans was akin to throwing a hungry person into a pen full of livestock. It took the strongest level of self-control to resist the call to devour-or at least destroy the pathetic humans.
"Huuu..." Kat'erin collapsed on her bed, while Shai'ya sat on the floor, crossing her legs similarly to a bow.
After both girls rested, not speaking for a few seconds, Kat'erin finally spoke up.
"We were able to find some relevant information, though. The fact that the humans here have summoned
Otherworlders, who are mighty enough to slay Dragons. The fact that some of these Otherworlders dwell in the Capital... and also the fact that the strongest of them is away at the moment."
After using her [Dragon Voice] on so many people, making them do her bidding, they easily spilled the beans about the city and everything that had gone on within it over the course of the past few months.
"It all makes sense now. The humans could never have killed a Dragon Lord. It was the Otherworlders all along. I'm sure the Master would be glad to know all of this." As for specific information regarding the Otherworlders, there seemed to only be four who were somewhat reachable, and only three were in the Capital at the moment. With the strongest being absent from the Capital, and the scarce number of threats to the Dragons that existed, this was indeed the perfect opportunity that Lady Frey'ja was waiting for.
But...
"From the way they were described, they seem like rather difficult opponents. Regular tricks won't work on them. And while they probably wouldn't stand a chance against our full might, we are forbidden from attacking the Capital."
As such, despite finding such damning information about humanity-enough to make the race sink-the Dragons could do nothing about it.
"How frustrating..." Kat'erin groaned.
"Indeed. I was hoping to finish this mission quickly, but it seems we have to find more information before we can communicate our findings to Master." Shai'ya responded with another sigh.
"As much as I don't want to agree with you, you're right."
They couldn't waste the time of a Dragon Lord, who was definitely busy with other actions. To prove their competence, they had to take independent action.
"Or perhaps by telling her, she can guide us on the next step to take."
"Are you saying we can't figure that out by ourselves? We're an elite unit, you know?"
"T-true..."
The girls were stuck in a dilemma, but without having any outlet for their frustrations, it only kept eating at them. Until-
"Hm?" Both girls turned to the door at the same time, and as soon as they did, they heard a soft knock on the door.
They looked at each other for a moment, and Kat'erin's smile grew wide-almost beast-like-as she easily knew who was knocking.
"Come in." She called out to the front door, and a second later, it was open.
The lady that entered into the room was the very definition of gorgeous-perfectly sculpted as an epitome of beauty. As her crimson hair flowed behind her, and her pure black suit clung tightly to her body, she flexed her glasses as she made her entry.
"I heard you had returned, and decided to come attend to you. Is there perhaps anything you two would like? Refreshments, perhaps?" She asked, her head bowed.
"No! Human food tastes awful!" Shai'ya yelled, almost like a whining child.
Her thin voice echoed in the air, but the bowing receptionist did not flinch in her bow. Her face was obscured by her hair as she looked at the ground, waiting for the words of Shai'ya's partner.
"Want to know what I really want?"
"What do you desire, Miss?" Her alluring voice called out.
At this point, Kat'erin could no longer hold back her lust. All her growing frustrations for the day culminated into deep desire for the human before her, and the power to suppress it was long gone.
"Raise your head."
The redhead instantly obeyed, revealing her beautiful face. "Come over here."
She obeyed, walking slowly as the door closed behind her, until she reached the base of the bed where Kat'erin now stood in.
"Strip for me."
Once again... the lady obeyed, completely disrobing to display her immaculate body-the ebony skin gleaming like jewels under the suite's lights.
"Come here. Sit next to me."
As Reta-the girl in question-obeyed this order, Shai'ya couldn't help but look excited as well. She slowly began to rise from where she sat and went to stay beside the girl.
Now sandwiched between the two Dragons, with no possible way of escape, Reta emotionlessly obeyed her orders to the letter.
Then, before long... the action began.
"Hmmm... mhmmm..."
"Ahh... haaa..."
Steamy breaths, followed by kissing and suckling sounds echoed in the room as the ladies began to engage in rather unspeakable activities.
Their silhouettes danced as they occupied the bed, enjoying one another's bodies to their fill. The pinnacle of passion was explored that very moment, with the women completely letting go of their frustrations to drown in pleasure.
... Unaware of what was really happening.