Chapter 164 Someone Who Could Be Both A Sister And A Mother
The ≪Iron Wall Alliance≫ headed towards Kirke, while the ≪Glen Squad≫ went to Gridavor.
On the other hand, the ≪Wood Sword Appreciation Club≫ was in charge of the Caduceus household.
However, they were forced to retreat without even entering the Caduceus grounds.
"――It seems like the master was right, after all."
In front of the Caduceus main gate, just like the other 3 households, monsters from the Stampede were swarming in. The Caduceus knights were fighting them off, but the monsters that appeared were mostly weak, so they weren't having a hard time.
However, compared to the other 3 households, the Caduceus knights seemed to have more leeway. And indeed, that was the case――the reason being that Caduceus was only being attacked by monsters.
Unlike the other 3 households, they weren't being attacked by humans with unknown True Identities.
As a result, they had more room to deal with the monsters. And more importantly,
"They were going to attack us just by getting close, which is a problem before we even offer our help."
The moment the ≪Wood Sword Appreciation Club≫ members, who had come to offer assistance, were discovered, they were put on guard and launched a restraining attack.
"It's clear from the situation――they're completely hostile."
The Caduceus household was the enemy.
In fact, it seemed like they were no longer even trying to hide the fact that they were the masterminds behind the Stampede.
"There's no choice but to leave this place. Let's head to the Aron household instead."
"""Understood."""
Without much discussion, they decided on that.
The members of the ≪Wood Sword Appreciation Club≫ quickly turned back and headed towards the Aron estate. By the way, onw might wonder why they didn't go to Kirke or Gridavor's place instead of Aron's. That's because the ≪Iron Wall Alliance≫ and ≪Glen Squad≫ were handling those areas.
Until just before joining the ≪Wooden Sword Way≫, they were only Advanced Explorers, unlike the ≪White Lily Maiden≫. However, their skills were among the top even among Expert Explorers from the beginning, and they are still top-class in the ≪Wooden Sword Way≫ today. They trusted their abilities, thinking that they didn't need to help them.
And maybe the Selection of the Appreciation Club was the right choice.
In the Aron estate, located in the central district of Necronia...
"Kyaaaaaaaah!!"
One of the girls from the maiden squad was blown away, rolling around on the ground fiercely.
Like Garon and Glen, they were avoiding the risk of being caught off guard by a wide-range Space magic attack, so they had scattered around the estate.
In one of those battlefields, a massive explosion occurred due to the concentrated firepower of the "adept" team. The girl from the maiden squad couldn't dodge it and was blown away.
Rolling around on the ground fiercely, her clothes were torn apart, and fresh blood flowed from her soft skin, staining her clothes. Despite the pain, she stood up, her face twisted in agony. The "adept" team surrounded her, wearing sadistic grins.
"Hah! You think you're tough just because you took down one or 2 people with a surprise attack?!"
"Seriously, you can't win a fight like this!!"
"I'll take you down right here!!"
The girl gritted her teeth, "Kuh...", as she found herself completely surrounded and covered in injuries.
She wasn't the only one. All the members of the Maiden Squad in various locations were in the same predicament.
In other words, they had managed to take down a few enemies with a surprise attack at first, but were soon overwhelmed and put at a disadvantage. The reason was that the members of the Maiden Squad didn't have the combat ability to take down multiple "adepts" alone.
――Of course.
Rather, it's the people from the ≪Iron Wall Alliance≫ and ≪Glen Squad≫ who are abnormal. The "adepts" and Space Magicians attacking the 4 houses are not ordinary foes. They possess super-elite combat abilities that are unmatched.
――The Maiden Squad was in a critical situation.
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Adventurer Party ≪White Lily Maiden≫
The reason they formed a party was because they were all originally fans of Glen and shared a common interest. In other words, the party ≪White Lily Maiden≫ was like a fan club for Glen.
Because of their loose reason for forming a party, they didn't have an intense desire to become strong. It was okay if they weren't strong. They hadn't sought strength from the beginning.
Still, for some reason or by some miracle, the members who gathered all had decent talents. That's why they managed to rise to the rank of Advanced Explorers. You could say that's where their misfortune began.
Advanced explorers, because of the "Great Outbreak" incident, unfortunately, many Expert explorers had died, and they were forced to join the abnormal Nord subjugation team.
And that became the trigger for them to join the ≪Wooden Sword Way≫.
Joining the clan was entirely their own decision. However, they hadn't been taking their explorer activities seriously, and compared to other members, their abilities were undeniably low.
To begin with, their starting point was different from that of the ≪Iron Wall Alliance≫ or ≪Glen Squad≫. To put it bluntly, they had joined the clan with abilities that were inferior even to those of drunks table or perverted gentlemen.
What Garon or Glen could do, they couldn't, and that was no surprise. It was only natural.
However.
Despite that.
The girls of the Maiden Group didn't give up when they joined the clan. They didn't slack off either. Rather, the clan members knew that they had put in an enormous amount of effort, to the point of vomiting blood.
What made them, who were originally just a fan club of Glen, put in such an extreme amount of effort?
The reason goes back to the time of the ≪Extreme Sword≫ uproar, when Kirke officially announced that Aaron Gale was the true ≪Extreme Sword≫, and self-proclaimed ≪Extreme Sword≫ explorers began to challenge Aaron one after another.
* * *
At that time, ≪White Lily Maiden≫ had become an Advanced Explorer, but their exploration activities were lackluster.
The reason for that was none other than Glen.
All the members of ≪White Lily Maiden≫ were young, and thanks to their own efforts, they had become a famous all-female party of beauties.
What's more, all the members openly declared themselves to be fans of hers.
Think about it. Would Glen, the Lust Demon, just leave such a convenient existence alone?
No way! She wouldn't let them off that easily!!
As was to be expected, Glen approached ≪White Lily Maiden≫ and "ate" all of them (in a s*xual sense).
She didn't bother with individual meals, instead devouring all of them at once. She repeated this process several times, indulging in her desires without restraint!!
As a result, the innocent and pure girls were corrupted, transforming into a decadent group indulging in pleasure.
That was around the time...
When the Great Outbreak occurred in the labyrinth, and self-proclaimed ≪Extreme Sword≫ challengers began to emerge, seeking to surpass Aaron, who had been officially recognized as ≪Extreme Sword≫ by the Kirke family.
The final battle of that series took place between Aaron and Sword Dance Maiden Fiona.
To be precise, it was 2 days before the subjugation of the Nord, a unique individual. In the underground training ground packed with spectators, Fiona clashed with Aaron.
With the Aura Sword on her back, flapping like wings, Fiona Ackerman chased Aaron with a speed and intensity that left other explorers in the dust, and they were instantly captivated by her fighting style.
"Dear Big Sister Fionaaa...!!"
When they think about it, the feeling they have is similar to the admiration they felt when they first saw Glen.
However, considering their current situation, they have a dream-like reality where they're in a romantic relationship with Glen, but deep down, they feel a sense of discomfort.
Is what they wanted really a physical relationship with Glen, like sharing a bed?
They're satisfied, and they don't regret it. But...
"Big Sister Fionaaa...!!"
That day, they realized something.
While being a woman, Fiona is stronger and more majestic than any male explorer, and they saw her as their "Big Sister".
No, she's not just "Big Sister", but also a "mother" figure!
They realized that what they wanted wasn't a same-sex lover.
Sometimes, they wanted someone who could be strong and reliable like an older sister, and sometimes, they wanted someone who could be gentle and nurturing like a mother.
Exactly, someone who could be both a sister and a mother. That's what Fiona Ackerman is, and they instinctively knew it.
And that's precisely what they confirmed during the battle against Nord.
When the unique individual Nord self-destructed, a false angel appeared from his body.
A terrifying existence with virtually unlimited regenerative abilities, as if it were immortal, and capable of using Space magic.
She single-handedly faced off against that false angel, and even got close to defeating it, showcasing her exceptional abilities. They still vividly remember the sight of her back then, without a single thread of divine power.
And that experience...
had replaced their feelings for the girls in the maiden squad, with an intense devotion towards Fiona, whom they called "sister" and "mother". It was as if they had transferred their emotions.
In reality, the girls in the maiden squad were no longer physically involved with Glen.
Glen didn't try to stop them either. Glen was the type to go along with whatever, whether it was with party members or other lovers.
Since they had a hunch about this, they wasn't shocked. Rather, their fixation on Glen had weakened, and they had concluded that it was best to observe Glen from a distance, who was beautiful only on the outside.
Instead, the girls in the maiden squad had developed a stronger desire than the emotions they once held for Glen.
――I want to be Big Sister Fiona's sister or daughter no matter what!!
A pure and intense wish.
That's why they joined the ≪Wooden Sword Way≫ clan, and didn't try to leave no matter how crappy the activities were. Because Fiona was there.
In reality, their days in the ≪Wooden Sword Way≫ weren't difficult at all.
Making wooden swords was also guided by Fiona, who taught them step by step. If they worked hard, they would be properly praised.
"Yeah, you've really improved. Your practice sword is good enough for actual use."
"Really?! I worked hard! Please praise me!!"
"Yeah, I've been watching you struggle, and it's been really something."
At that time, when their true nature wasn't fully revealed yet, they couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions when Fiona patted them on the head. They won't say where, but they were so touched that they almost cried.
"~~~~~~~~~~~~~~!!"
They somehow managed to resist the urge to jump into her chest and take deep breaths while pressing their face against her. It was a miracle they could hold back such a strong impulse.
Anyway...
For them, the days they spent with Fiona in the clan were truly blissful.
They gradually closed the distance between them, filled in the gaps, and were able to interact with Fiona without any reserve, as if they were real sisters or mother and daughter. They were having happy days.
But...
However...
There was someone who absolutely shouldn't be there, someone who would get in the way of 'Big Sister Fiona' showering them with affection, or 'Mama Fiona' loving them as their daughters.
The existence that couldn't be allowed was there――a man.
The man who was her love interest, the man who was her romantic partner...
Once her maiden instincts and interests turned towards the opposite sex, Fiona would no longer pay attention to them. That's why, for them, "that existence" was a nuisance, and that's why they hated him.
――Aaron Gale... Unforgivable!!
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