Chapter Thirty-One Settling in (Patreon)

Misaki slumped into her chair. Feeling relieved that her dress up session was over. Lily and her friend Asarya had kept her for hours, making sure she had a full wardrobe. It was exhausting trying on so many outfits. They must have rejected dozens of outfits during those hours. What was more scary was that she had been genuinely enjoying some of the things they put her in. She was loath to admit it, but at some point she had started having some fun. Misaki had no idea why she was enjoying being in some of those outfits. Sure they looked good, but ...

She didn’t finish the thought, not wanting to focus on what happened. Misaki instead tried to focus on her guests. Regardless, she couldn’t help but think about the dress she was wearing now. It was apparently made from demon silk and it had been dyed a gorgeous cyan. The threads are woven with another material, a kind of thread taken from something called a Starlight Arachnid Fairy. It gave the dress a glimmer as if diamonds or some other precious crystal had been woven into the fabric while remaining incredibly soft. The two types of silk made the dress quite durable, incredibly comfortable and gave it magical properties. Properties that were taken advantage of with a few interesting enchantments. Ones meant to enhance her appeal and improve certain useful skills. Skills that fit the name of the outfit in question. It was a ‘Dress of the Succubus.’

As for the shape of the dress, it was strapless and clung to her boobs covering only the bottom half, just barely covering her nipples in the process. It flowed down her body, had a diamond-shaped cut-out that showed off her belly and a bit of underboob. The lower hem of the dress just barely covered the upper half of her thighs and shifted easily with the slightest movement. Slits in the fabric down there ensured that each movement showed off a tantalizing glimpse of pussy, especially given the pair of panties that went with it. They were part of the outfit and made of the same materials, but a different color. They were gold and silver in coloring and featured a diamond-shaped cut-out over her pussy. Ensuring that with each movement a looker was given a little glimpse of her sex.

The result she had seen in the mirror was downright enchanting. She had known her avatar was the perfect loli, but seeing her move in the dress had been... indescribable. Misaki had felt feelings well up within her and it was hard to say the outfit didn’t suit her avatar. It left nothing to the imagination, while simultaneously enhancing what she had. Not to mention the outfit felt divine on her frame and made her look like a demon princess.

None of that was something she wanted to admit. Especially not to Lily. With a sigh, she composed herself... mostly. Just in time as well since Lily stepped back into the room with her mother, father and their friends. Dewari, however, was not present. In fact, she didn’t seem to be in her dungeon halls anymore. Leaving her alone with the guests the goddess had brought her.

Guests that were once again gathering in her throne room She smiled, “So how was the tour?”

The purple haired elf that Misaki believed to be named Vio, spoke. “It was interesting. I’ve never really had a chance to take a look around a young dungeon. Especially not without having to worry about being attacked.”

Misaki leaned forward, “So what did you think of my dungeon?”

“I’m glad I’m not having to make a run through it. I’m shuddering to imagine what your floors will be like when you get older.”

Misaki gave her best grin, “I’m glad. I put a lot of work into building those floors.” She left out the part about how each new room and tunnel caused her a bit of pain. A kind of dull ache not unlike growing pains, but it went away quickly enough. She was also getting used to the feeling. She still didn’t like the feeling for the most part, but it certainly made her stop and think before she did anything. Especially since she had found out that removing a room or tunnel already built hurt WAY more than growing a new one. She suppressed a shudder at the memory and thought of that. Misaki could not think of any comparison to the pain. At least not that she had personally experienced before.

Suddenly Lily yawned, reminding her of the late hour. Misaki shifted, “Do you have anywhere to stay for the night?”

Lily’s mother spoke up, “We were thinking of setting up camp in the clearing outside your dungeon.”

Misaki cast her vision outside for a moment and noted it was dark. “It may be a little late for that. It’s rather dark out right now. I’ll prepare some rooms for you.”

Lily glanced at her mom, while saying, “That sounds nice. I think we will be staying awhile.”

The woman nodded, Misaki recalled from her status that she was named Ivy. She had an opportunity earlier to check in on the guests while Lily had been using the bathroom. Misaki had taken the opportunity to use inspect on them all. Ivy was certainly the highest leveled person in the entire dungeon. Ivy confirmed the invitation, “We might even stay here, if things go well. Especially given what happened back at the village.”

Misaki frowned, “What happened at the village?”

“NOTHING!” was the instant response from Lily, her face red, as she fidgeted. Obviously it was not nothing.

Ivy sighed, “Perhaps I will tell you later. I’d like to get to know you better, first.”

She nodded, “I understand.”

Standing up, she considered her current space and decided to add a wing just for Lily and her family. A small one would do, it could be used later on as a guest space. She also considered giving them a more proper home later if they chose to stay. Her core area wasn’t exactly a castle yet, but she made a note to get that done sooner or later. Although she had this nagging feeling that it would be better to wait until she had five floors before trying to create what she wanted for her core area. Why, she wasn’t sure, but the feeling was strong.

Shoving those thoughts aside, she focused on a corner of her core area, and built out a new corridor. Shaping it out into a small wing. Misaki considered her guests, and created a space for Lily’s family first. Two bedrooms with attached bathrooms, a kitchenette with a cozy dining area and a central foyer. The effect was essentially an apartment. Misaki moved on and created another apartment area, this time a one bedroom, but it had the same basic areas as the first. She duplicated it, and then furnished the rooms. Spending a little bit of effort to decorate making the space a little more presentable.

It took her only moments to have the wing finished. Misaki gave her best smile, “We can talk more tomorrow. If you follow me, I can show you the rooms I set up for you.”

Amy took a look around. The first day with the caravan had gone reasonably well. The sun had finished setting about an hour ago, but it had taken them a while to finish setting up camp. It was a small caravan and they were moving along a major road, so they were making good speed. It helped that these roads were often patrolled, the army did some of the work, but there were standing quests to clear roads that were quite popular with adventurers.

That did not mean there were no monsters to be found, just fewer than there would be otherwise. They had encountered some of these, mostly evolved beasts, but nothing serious. The worst they had encountered was a Winged Flare Boar. Not exactly an easy monster to hunt, but they were known to be delicious. The bacon made from the flesh of these boars was the best part and an especially desired delicacy. Winged Flare Boars sold very well on the market but they were tricky to hunt due to their ability to fly and breathe fire.  Thankfully, their hides weren’t all that tough, so a well-placed shot with the bow was often all it took to bring one down. Far easier than fighting a dragon or any of its cousins.

When they stopped to set up camp, one of the other parties chose a spot away from the main campsite. Unfortunately for them, it was within the territory of a Winged Flare Boar. Naturally, this boar took offense to the intrusion and retaliated with a fiery ambush. Amy, hearing the loud squeals and seeing the flash of flames, ran to assist. Luckily no one had been hurt before she could arrive and put an arrow deftly between the infuriated animals eyes. All the damage amounted to was a couple of tents and a few trees being set alight. Now the boar was going to be dinner, HER dinner. After all, it was her arrow that killed it. So she claimed the boar for her party.

Thomas was now prepping the boar to roast. She could taste it already, and was really looking forward to the meal. So was her party, judging by the hungry looks the girls were giving the delicious boar. Unfortunately it was going to be a bit before they could dig into their prize. Why did good food have to take so long?

Amy glanced to her side, where Eri was standing practically drooling as she watched Thomas prepare the boar. “Have you had one before?”

Eri nodded, “Yeah, I love Flare Boars. Unfortunately, I don’t often get the chance to hunt one. They can be found aplenty in the Borderlands though, which is something I am really looking forward to about this trip. We are going to be passing through, so there will be plenty of opportunities for good food!”

Amy chuckled, “I see. Maybe we will find another one on this trip?”

Eri turned to her and excitedly replied, “I really hope so!”

Just then Thomas looked up from his task, “Okay, girls! Help me lift this onto the fire.”

Amy shifted to go help him lift the boar. Being a winged boar it wasn’t as heavy as its ground-bound counterparts, but it still had a fair amount of bulk. It was just awkward to lift one over the fire by oneself.

As it turned out, they all pitched in and lifted the boar over the fire where it would roast. Thomas elected to watch it first, but Amy figured she would join him. As she settled in on the log next to her brother, he asked her, “So the missing Princess, think she will be alright?”

Amy sighed, “If she isn’t found by the time we get there? That depends on the bandits we have to find. No doubt they will be sending a ransom demand.”

“You think they actually kidnapped her? The quest merely says ‘missing’.”

“That is because they don’t know for sure if the bandits took her, but honestly I don’t think it could be anything else. Chances are these bandits took her for a ransom of some sort.”

He shrugged, “I hope she will be alright.” Then he got that look in his eye, “Afterall, wouldn’t it be so cool if we got to storm the bandit base and rescue her!? We could be heroes!”

She gave him a look, “Fat chance! What dreamland have you run off to?”

“Amy! I know my idea to try for the ogre was a bit much, but these are bandits! Surely they are about our level? Just look at our party. Who could beat us!?’

She sighed, “Um, everybody?”

Not that he heard, it seemed he was once again in fantasyland, dreaming of being a hero. At least the boar was going to be tasty.