Rise of the Eromancer

Chapter 260 Awake

"Ho…"

After several more hours of staying in his room, Rhys finally stepped out fully clothed to get some fresh air. His face was completely fresh; his silver eyes filled with life. He was going to gather some sleep for a little bit before they left for the expedition, but at this point, he just used his [Arise] skill and decided to take a walk outside after everything he did.

"I knew coming here just for you was not a mistake." And before Rhys could even take a deep breath, he heard a giggle coming from behind her as Princess Agatha also stepped out of the room, seemingly not tired at all as well,

"It is really such a shame that others have already gotten their hands on you — I would have liked you all to myself. But then again, I suppose this is more fun too."

"That…" Rhys did not really finish his words as he just immediately closed the door of his room, where both Lina and Vicky were completely naked and passed out.

"Do you want my advice, Blackie?" Agatha then wrapped her arms around Rhys's neck and whispered into her ear, "This is the best time for you to leave for that expedition — Linette and Victoria would surely want to go, you can't let them. I have studied nymphs, and if they truly have become violent and aggressive, they would not take kindly to those who… desecrate their element.

They will die if they go with you."

"I was already planning on leaving them behind," Rhys just whispered back, "And you too."

"There is no such thing as a fire nymph," Agatha giggled as she leaned away from Rhys, "Nymphs are elements of life and nature, fire is of death and result — and I have actually already been asked by Ayesha since I specialize in nymph behavior."

"...You do?"

"I'm part of the royal family of Enkland," Agatha rolled her eyes, "I may be promiscuous and could admittedly sometimes be a handful, ye? But I am educated, it is mandatory in the family to at least be an expert in something — I chose to study nymphs."

"That's oddly convenient," Rhys squinted his eyes in suspicion, "But you're right, we should leave. Edissa, I have a task for you."

"Hm…?" Agatha was confused at first as she suddenly heard Rhys speaking in a manner she could not understand. But as the cenleon, who she did not even realize also stepped out of the room suddenly approached them, the only thing Agatha could really do was… just brush and caress her fur, causing Edissa to just slightly flinch there and then.

"What… is it, Rhys?" Edissa slightly took a step to the side to get away from Agatha's reach. For some reason she could not really explain, out of all the women surrounding Rhys, Agatha made her the most uncomfortable.

"Can I task you to stay here?"

"...But I am your bond," Edissa's fur quickly stood up on their ends as she stared Rhys in the eyes, "The only time I can leave your side is if either one of us is dead, or if one of us would be in an extreme disadvantage that would lead to death if we do not separate temporarily."

"I need to go on a mission, and you are the only one I can trust to keep the other cenleons in check, especially the two princes," Rhys sighed, "I need to go on a mission."

"You have only been home for less than a day, Rhys," Edissa shook her head, "Even the toughest warriors I know rest for at least 3 days after embarking on a long journey — and you barely even rested since you had to do your mating duties, a lot of times."

"It's important," Rhys could really once again sigh.

"Does this have something to do with what your strongest mate showed you in her magic tablet?"

"...Yes. They said the nymphs are starting to act viol—"

"Nymphs…?" And before Rhys could even finish his words, Edissa suddenly flinched and backed away,

"I wish you return safely in your hunt, Rhys."

"...How much do you know about nymphs?" Rhys could not help but just squint his eyes again while looking at Edissa from head to paw.

"Just enough — my village has been taught to avoid them at all costs, they are beings that are closer to gods than us," Edissa rubbed her arms together, "We can not be in the same area as them, or even look them in the eye. I apologize for leaving your side, Rhys."

"It's… for the best that you stay here, then."

"I will do my best to rein in the other cenleons," Edissa nodded as she released her claws, "They will not be able to disobey me as I am your bond, and you are the highest authority in this territory. My only concern is communication."

"Maria."

"Yes, Master Rhys?" And as Rhys called for Maria's name, she just suddenly emerged from her shadows; her clothes completely disheveled. Sometime when Katarina, Ayesha, and Lina were doing it with Rhys, Maria actually appeared and joined in, but just completely left without a word.

"I'll leave you with—"

"I take it the female cenleon stays here? You do not have to worry, then." Maria shook her head as she placed her finger on Rhys's lips, "I will coordinate with the female cenleon and call you to talk to her if needed."

"Thank you, Maria."

"I will also make sure Lina and the princess stay here and do not follow you."

"...I actually have one more mission for you," Rhys looked Maria in the eyes, "Dr. Dani Rhaj, are you able to find him?"

"I will have his location when you return," Maria bowed her head as she started to disappear down back into the shadows,

"Well then…" Agatha, who had turned quiet since Edissa approached them, finally spoke up as she wrapped her arms around Rhys's arm, "...I have no idea what happened just now, but I take it that it's a sign to leave?"

"Hm."

"Let me follow you until you depart to your hunt, Rhys."

***

"Wow, now it's a party. This is what happens when your balls are bottomless, Recruit."

An hour later, Rhys was now outside his house, and Ayesha and several obviously bulletproof SUVs were waiting for them. Talia was also there, and she just shrugged as she saw the handful of women behind Rhys.

"Are you sure you want them to come, Recruit?" Ayesha looked at Katarina and Agatha, who were now wearing their personalized Wilder's Harem uniform, "Well, I guess you don't really have a choice. And the more women you have, the higher your morale will be, so… let's just go before more groupies come. And…

…who the hell is that?"

Everyone turned to look to where Ayesha was looking, only to see Dominique just casually getting in one of the SUVs without even talking to anyone. As soon as she saw Rhys and the others looking at her, however, she slowly got out again and just waved her hand.

"I thought we were going? Oh, hey. 'Sup Boss?"

"You…" Ayesha squinted her eyes as she looked at Dominique from head to toe, "...Why do you look familiar?"

"I was in the Suicide Squad, Ma'am!" Dominique quickly stood up straight and saluted to Ayesha.

"Huh…" Ayesha glanced at Rhys, "...We should go before more come, at least this one might be useful. Remember, aside from Rhys, all of you will be following my orders — I hope you realized that before joining this mission."

"Aye, aye, Captain," Agatha saluted.

"I'll support Rhys as much as I can," Katarina also saluted; her large breasts bouncing as she did so.

"Great," Ayesha shook her head as she gestured to Katarina and Agatha to just get inside the van. And they quickly did so, carrying their large duffle bags and just throwing them on the back. Talia also got inside without a word, just shaking her head as if she was tired of everything.

"Recruit," Ayesha then lightly tapped Rhys's stomach, causing him to almost cough up blood, "This will be our first real and actual Exploration — and considering the Russeans are involved… we need to be on our best behavior."

"I got it," Rhys nodded.

"The Commander of the Russean Underworld Corps is also a woman," Ayesha then looked Rhys in the eyes, "And I swear I will bite your balls if you sleep with her, Recruit. That's treason."

"...Right."

"Okay then. Let's go and—Oh, what now…?"

And before Ayesha and Rhys could get inside the car, they saw Prince Dubhai running toward them, screaming,

"What does the man with cat balls want?" Ayesha shook her head and sighed.

"If I have to guess…" Rhys also let out a sigh as he shook his head, "...He wants to come with us."

"Yeah, no."

"Well, he might actually prove useful."

Prince Dubhai, did in fact, join them. And so, once again, Rhys leaves his home.