Chapter 115: Ogres
Ogres had been sighted near the forest.
Lena had noticed signs of this savage race upon entering the forest, and the evidence suggested their numbers were significant.
They were social creatures with strong combat instincts and territorial awareness, living in small settlements of ten to twenty, led by a chieftain.
“This small forest is full of hidden dangers… Ka Ka, did you explore the deeper parts of the forest when you moved here?” Lena turned to ask.
Ka Ka, carrying the drowsy Angel on her back, her steps steady and strong, replied, “I settled here six months ago, and I didn’t see any ogres. They must have migrated due to the recent storms…”
“Forests, swamps, caves, shallows, and desert oases are all common ogre habitats, with abundant food and water sources.”
Ka Ka’s knowledge in certain areas rivaled Professor Agnes’s.
“Makes sense…”
The conversation ended.
Lena walked ahead, her arms crossed behind her head.
Walking naked through the forest path had a certain charm, and with no one around, she wasn’t afraid of being seen. If the observer was a beautiful girl, she wouldn’t mind at all.
Oh, that little bloodkin lolita was quite attractive, too bad she had run away so quickly.
Lena sighed regretfully. “How long have we been walking?”
“About ten minutes.” The little deer girl looked at the sky, using the stars to tell the time. “We’ve been walking for so long, but we still haven’t reached the end. The miasma is getting thicker, Lena, be careful.”
Dryads weren’t affected by miasma, but Lena and Angel clearly weren’t immune.
They were both mortals; Ka Ka was worried about her friends.
And there was also the ogre settlement; if they encountered them, they would become dinner.
Ka Ka’s face flushed slightly, and she nodded at the naked Lena. “There are many branches here, it’s best to wear something.”
“I think this is fine, embracing nature.”
“But…”
Ka Ka covered her face with her hands.
But Lena, you’re too exposed, it’s making it hard for her to focus on finding the path, her face burning. What should she do, wait until dawn?
The shy deer girl couldn’t handle Lena’s teasing, her eyes downcast as she fidgeted with her clothes.
“I think we should build a fire and rest for a bit, to warm up and chat…”
“Good idea.”
Lena readily agreed.
She quickly summoned a skeletal warrior with a giant scythe, which cleared a circular area in the grass.
Little White, carrying firewood, flapped her small wings, tossing the wood into the fire.
A plume of smoke rose, making them cough.
Lena’s face darkened. “Look what you’ve done! I’ll turn you into smoked dragon jerky!”
“Awoo…”
Little White trembled, hiding in Angel’s collar.
“It’s okay, even damp firewood is useful,” Ka Ka poked the smoking wood with a stick. “We can use it as a signal fire for rescue.”
“Hehe, I’d rather try some smoked dragon meat.”
Lena’s chilling words made Little White whimper even louder, her small body trembling, her blue eyes filled with tears.
“Why are you crying? Can crying solve problems?”
Lena continued her teasing, her smile wicked.
Tormenting Little White was more important than her future achievements; Lena was enjoying this.
Her hand slipped into Angel’s clothes, exploring, not as tight as she had expected, but surprisingly spacious…
Something soft?
Oh, she had already touched those too many times, she wasn’t interested!
Her fingers brushed against something firm, yes, this was it. Lena’s eyes lit up, and she squeezed. “Ahh!”
The startled Angel glared at Lena, who was holding Little White. “What are you doing?!”
“Catching a dragon.”
“Catching what?!”
“…Oh, sorry,” Lena used her other hand to smooth out Angel’s dress. “It’s a habit.”
It was like asking a smoker to quit cold turkey; unless there was a substitute, it was hard to resist.
That was Lena’s current situation.
Withdrawal symptoms! She needed a dose of beautiful girl energy!
“Pervert! Idiot! Lustful beast!”
Angel’s scolding also helped, especially since she was now furious, her small fists pounding against Lena’s chest.
“I’ll kill you, kill you, kill you…”
Her “fierce” attack was swallowed by Lena’s ample bosom, leaving Angel breathless and exhausted.
Lena patted her head with satisfaction, turning back to the fire.
“Damn it.”
Angel sulked, hugging Little White and crying silently…
After a few tears, she realized crying would only please the devil, Lena wanted to see her like this, she wouldn’t give her the satisfaction!
Angel looked up at the sky, the stars obscured by thick clouds, the full moon veiled like a shy maiden.
“I’m back.”
“Hmph.”
“Have some fish.”
“No!”
Angel refused the fragrant grilled fish, wrinkling her nose. “I hate fish, it’s so smelly.”
“That’s not what you said before.”
“…”
Angel blushed, knowing exactly what Lena was referring to. This devil and her innuendos!
Lena was still naked, elegantly eating the fish like a proper lady.
She licked her fingers clean, then, reaching her little finger, slowly brought it to her lips…
“Still watching? Do you prefer me naked?”
“No…”
Angel moved closer to Lena, their shoulders touching, her ample bosom pressing against Lena’s.
“Have you noticed something?”
“What?”
Lena’s calm voice made Angel even more nervous. “Ka Ka seems to be gone, did you notice…?”
“Hmm?”
Lena looked around, the little deer girl was indeed missing.
The mist was thickening, only the crackling fire visible, the surroundings eerily quiet.
The miasma seemed to be closing in on them.
Lena only noticed this…
“When did you last see Ka Ka?”
She turned around, seeing the empty log where Ka Ka had been sitting, her expression changing.
“Angel!”
Lena stood up, shouting,
“Come out! Ka Ka—!”
As the miasma thickened, her vision narrowed, until even the fire disappeared…
