It took them little to no time to reach the dungeon entrance, and upon seeing Rex, the guild people did not even react to his company, well aware of their identity thanks to Vivian next to him who was basicly hanging from his arm. The two other women were dressed in the svergi traditional outfits, as well as their build betrayed their origin. And since none of the svergi mercenaries who actually operated outside the dungeon ever joined the adventurers guild, the guild members knew beter than to bother them. So the group quickly entered the dungeon together and soon appeared on the first floor. They could do nothing regarding that since Vivian had yet to explore this specific dungeon, and she had expressed her desire to sharpen her skills, given that Rex was there and she was abso;utely safe in doing so. And while Rex had more than one reason to not draw out their current engagement, he also recognized that his other plans could be delayed, and spending quality time with Vivian was more important. Plus Diana and Mary could come to know him just a bit better during their trip. And as an additional bonus, should they not reach the tribes village by the time night falls, they would just jump in his shard world for a pleasant rest. It was a win-win for everyone present, and ladies waiting for him in Elysion.
Since the dungeons were stable seperate realms, their layout did not change periodicly, something Rex had noticed during his exploration of the previous dungeons. Only the flora and fauna ,as well as the monsters were recovered rather spontaniously inside the dungeons, ensuring the endless cycle of hunting, looting and fighting would never stop. And thanks to said static map, it was easy for Rex to guide his group towards the next floors. They had little action in the first two floors, since they were the more explored and frequented by the regular and weaker adventurer groups, thus ensuring that they had scarce monster population.
Starting with the third floor however, the frequency of monster encouters rose sharply. A clear indicator that the floors here were much less frequented. The falling temperature was also a notable factor, however, the fact that A class monsters started to appear here was the most prominent reason that the floors from here on out were rarely traveled. Whenever they encoutered a group of monsters below A class, Rex would kill all but two of them, then seperate the monsters and allow Vivian to take on one of them and the other would be battled by Diana and Mary.
The girls were not quite strong or experienced enough yet to battle A class monsters one on one. or one on two in case of mother and daughter, so Rex helped just a little when it came to training with A class monsters. It was quite easy for him due to two reasons. A class monsters would always roam alone up to floor nine, where they would finaly start forming packs, indicating the start of the middle floors, that lasted up to floor twenty. But since they did not need to go that far now, it was of little importance, and even then Rex was confident he could protect everyone within his group. And as Rex had expected, they only barely reached seventh floor when they were beset by the night. They had to reach eight floor, since the tribe was located there and since their business would take more than just a day he had no reason to try and rush forward. On the contrary, he had needy women waiting for his arival in his shard.
Diana and Mary had spent the day quite happily, talking about both mundane things as well as about Rex harem, their new home in Blythe and Elysion, as well as other things that piqued their curiosity. They were even more excited then they got confirmation once again regarding their new families dietary tendencies. Rex did not lie when he had sad they only ate earth grade meat, since any of their meals during their travel contained it, alongside some solidly prepeared vegetables and bread. They got quite intrigued when Vivian almost drooled recalling Aishas cooking and praising the breakfast back home as a holy ritual, and Aisha, as the most holy priestess there. Vivian made quite the obvious point when she said that had Rex not got his hand on the wolfkin, and if Vivian had learned of the girl, she would not hesitate even for a second to claim the girl even as her lover, if that was what was required to attain Aisha. And it had to be pointed out that Vivian was straight as an arrow in such regards. It just served to strenghten the cultivators words of said chefs skills.
Luckaly for the svergi duo, Aisha was there when they arrived in the shard. And since she was the only Wolfkin in Rex employ for the moment, the duo moved with haste to Aisha, to greet the girl, introduce themselves and to form, hopefully friendly, innitial bonds. Luckaly for them, Aisha was extremely open and friendly towards anyone who respected the food and her family. She became quite the tyrant if that was not the case.
Upon learning that Rex had claimed the duo as his wifes by the svergi tradions, she looked at Rex with pleading eyes. Rex lightly smiled, patted the girls head gently and spoke to her.
"Dont you have the special comunication ring? Those are all engagement rings. Why do you think I had you all wear them on the ring fingers? I am just thinking of a proper rings, and for those I will need much more impressive metals and jewels to decorate them. Besides, you are mine in every single way concievable" Rex touched the place where her brand was placed. "And I am never letting you go. What can a small ring compare to? No matter what, you will always be mine."
His words relaxed the wolf girl and she bloomed into a large smile, jumping into his embrace and kissing him with great vigor. Rex did not fall behind in his reciprocation, in fact he even upped the game, leaving the eager girl wanting more and panting from her arousal. A playfull smirk apeared on his face.
"Diner first dear, bath and you after. I am sure others are already in the dining?"
"Mhm" Aisha responded, lightly biting her lip, then as he placed her back on the ground she grabbed his hadn and pulled him to follow her, glancing to Vivian and teh two new grils and slightly tilting her head, asking them to follow. Dinner was as cheerfull and lively as ever, with every girl being present. Rex was starting to feel his girls could almost sense now if he would visit his shard during the nights. Though to be honest, he spent nearly every single night here now, unless he was on some rather important quest and had to pull all nighter to get done with it faster so he can focus more on his girls. And grind. The two activities went together just perfectly grind during the days and appease and pleasure his girls during nights, with odd solo dates trown in here and there.
With dinner over with, a few of his gils moved to assist the five cultivator maids and the few Veran snake ladies who were stationed here to take care of this mansion. As they slowly got ready for their nightly activities, Izumi and Rashuun reported to him the more important events that had transpired in Blythe during his absence, as well if he had any pressing audiences to recieve. he learned that Reigen had become quite the talking point in Blythe. THe man was after all and S class entity, and with him being Rex branded slave another storm was brewing. Al Merhaads and Ven Hersts had asked if Rex was willing to perform another branding. He would of coourse be well compensated for his troubles, should he agree.
"Sure, we can arange that. Dont fleece them too hard. Their gifts helped me quite a bit." Rex spoke about the matter to his wonderfull lovers and representatives.
Rumors about Neo were also slowly spreading and had reached Blythe. Some rather distorted news about his action in Sect Union lands, and how the mercenary was supposedly at the peak of SS class, if not already SSS class. The latter was quite videly believed when more rumors about how he easily crushed three SS class demon princes on behalf of Rex when the trio came to humiliate the blood mage and steal his women.
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"So, did the princes leaked it or did you help the rumors of this spread Rashuun?" Rex asked calmly his succubi milf, to which she shooh her head.
"I am innocent here. Either the new queen of succubi had a hand in it, or some of the lesser demons acompanying the preinces blabbered when drunk in some tavern. Then the rumors wouold spred like wildfire in the demon realm, eventually being spread further by information broker network."
"Is it just the name, or is there a face to the legend already?" he asked further.
"Well, not quite. It says a true archon with black scleras and yellow retinas. Though those in Blythe are more or less aware, since you dont bother hiding your actions when you stroll the city as Neo." Rashuun explained.
"As he should. he is the undisputed top dog of the city, if not all continent. He should act at thevery least like such. " Izumi added, nuzzling closer to Rex. The due were in his embrace, each having taken a place on one of his legs with their arms around him and their faces nuzzed in his neck from both sides.
"A right, master Airen left for home. He sends his regards to you and thanks for the demonstation of the absolute power." Izmuni spoke.
"Right, send him light apologies. State that Neo is quite a friend so him taking offence at the disrespect towards Rashuuun and himself got the better of the man, thus the result."
"There is no need. We already did, with the same idea when we met him last time. The man was quite understanding."
"What would I do without you two?" Rex asked and placed a soft kiss on the head of the duo.
"Ow, can we ask for a reward for our continious efforts then?" Rashuun asked with a sultry voice, and Izumi hummed in agreement in his other ear.
"It would set a bad example if I were to not reward the two of you. Tell me, what is it that you to want?" he asked with a light smile. How could he not agree, the duo was working quite hard. Dealing with nobles was a pain in the ass, even for women as experienced as the two of them.
"Once everything is ready, we want to be the first." Rashuun wispered in his ear, and Izumi hummed in his other in agreement.
"The first in what?" Rex asked a bit confused, but when the duo moved his palms over their bellies he understood. He should have expected no less from centuries old succubi and a noble kitsune raised for diplomacy and scheming. He walked right into that one, he had to admit. He sighed in defeat.
"Once I believe we have safe and stable enough position and place to safely raise the little spawns. But you will train a few more girls to work as our representatives among the core group, as well as tell the other of this little trickery of yours. First is becasue I cant very well have you working that stressfull job in that state. And second, well, thats what you get for this little scheme."
His playfull retaliation elicited a few flayfull nibbles on his neck, both as thanks and as punishment for his acceptance and his petty revenge, if it could be called that. Little did rex know that the duo had already told the girls about their plan to steer Rex into the direction every one of his lovers wanted. And even if others had to wait a bit longer than Rashuun and Izumi, once the flood gate opens, it was only amatter of time untill they all would get the chance to enjoy the geratest of boons they couel ever hope for. A child oif their won from the man they adored and loved.
The night was even more wild than ussual, with all ladies in the know that Izumi and Rashuun had succeeded in the first step of their long and convoluted plan to get Rex to start sooner than he might personally want. The only ladies being left out of their exercises were Diana and Mary, since Rex wanted to make sure their first night together would be unforgettable, but since they stil had to do some moving around in the dungeon in the morning, their consumation of the marriage had to wait. In the same manner Vivian also got a reduced amount of action, what with her being a part of the dungeon group and having to travel in the morning as well. Still, The result was the same as always, with the girls happily sleeping in their beds and Rex being embraced by two gorgeous elven beauties. Tonight was Ainas and Leifias turn to spend their night in his embrace after their activities.
A few hours later Rex woke up, content smile on his face and spent another few hours lying just like that, in the embrace of the duo. He had decided on the minimum amount of time he has to spend in the bed at nights, and since he both enjoyed it a lot as well as considered it a sacred duty, there was no way around it. Once he had deemed it the proper time to get up, he carefully slipped out of the elven embraces, ensuring the girls did not wake up, and moved to the kitchen to spend a bit of time with Aisha who was already working on their breakfast. The wolf girl was ussually one of the first he would satisfy at night, since she loved her unique position as the cheff of the household, and she needed proper sleep to wake up early.
Spending some time there and with breakfast ready, the family once again enjoyed the spectacle when someone gets to have a taste of heaven grade meal for the very first time. As well as their reaction afterwards to the knowledge that every one of their breakfasts are of such quality. And then, with the breakfast done, Rex once again departed to the dungeon in the company of Vivian, Diana and Mary.
With the four of them back in the cold and unfriendly dungeon, Rex dispelled the barrier he had set up once he knew the situation around them. Then, they continiued on their way towards the eight floor- their destination for now. It took them a few hours, since, as previously, the girls trained on the monsters they encountered, once Rex had thinned their numbers, it it was necessary. And thanks to Diana, who knew this floor quite well, what with it being their tribes main hunting grounds, they did not have to spend much time wandering around to find the correct path that was the closest one to the svergi tribes village they were going to.
And funnily enough, Rex group encountered another hunting party of svergi origin at the path to the eight floor, who seemed to be returning from their own successfull hunt.
"Hey, look, chicks!" One of the hunters exclaimed as they noticed Rex's group, and a few among the natives of the dungeon notably licked their lips. It was not often such beauties roamed around with a couple of outsiders, one of whoom was another stunning beauty. Diana noticing a few specific marking on their armor replied in neutral tone before the hunting party cam any closer.
"Stand back, hunters of bear fang tribe. We have more important matters to attend to than deal with you. Now run along and inform your chief that a Warcaller might visit you soon." Her mention of a Warcaller immediatly caused the hunters to stop in their tracks, and their faces were now dead serious, not a single trace of their previous grins in sight.
"How sure are you about the appearance of a Warcaller?" The leader asked, caution and skepticism in his voice. Warcallers were a big deal, since one had to basicly overpower the male population of their own tribe to become one, and that was not possible without high tier S class power, or above. Fatigue was one hell of a limiter after all. Even the most powerfull of fighters eventually tired out.
"Its guaranteed the Warcaller will rise. Will he visit your tribe personally, or send a runner with a challenge, I cannot say, but be ready. Now go, we have much to do as well."
The confidence in her voice as well as the way she spoke caused a small commotion in the hunters, whose leader quickly bowed, thanked Diana for the warning and rushed with his group ahead. Rex noticed that the pace of said group was quite straining for them, soe he looked to Diana for an answer.
"There are quite a few traditions that us, svergi people have to abide by when a Warcaller visits ones tribe. Its how the governor fellow of the city outside bent over backwards to please you. There are a few things that has to be prepeared beforehand, and since bear claw is relatively small, the heads up will allow them to be ready for when you go and make them aknowledge you as their warcaller as well."
Rex noded with a smile, thanking her for the explanation, and then their group proceeded on their way towards their target. It took them another couple of hours, and by noon, and now acompanied by a few groups of hunters from here, all wary and on edge regarding the stranger their former chiefs wife and daughter was acompanying since the man had disarmed them all quite easily when they tried to aprehend the two women, they stood in front of a rather large wooden wall, erected around a decent sized village- Dianas and Mary's tribes home.