Vol.1 Ch.28 Going Down into the Labyrinth.
<span style="font-weight:400">After the group finished eating, they packed up the campsite and prepared to move out in hopes of catching up with Marcus. Rya and Quinus walk around the area to stretch their legs. Quinus kept secretly ncing over at Rya to admire her figure as she walked along, oblivious to his gaze. After he soaked in the view enough, Quinus decided that they needed to get going. Even if all he wanted to do was stare at her ass all day.
<span style="font-weight:400">"We should probably get going. We can''t let my cousin get too far ahead of us," Quinus suggested.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Yes, I suppose we should," Rya answered but then a thought popped into her head, "Hey, do you guys have any enchanted weapons I could use?" Rya asked as she gestured, swinging an imaginary sword. "You know, just to help me defend myself."
<span style="font-weight:400">"I''m afraid not. The only weapon that has any enchantments on it is my sword, the Sun''s Fury. Otherwise, we have a normal steel short sword...But I must say, I didn''t know you knew the way of the sword, Rya?" Quinus said with a smile.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Yeah, I know a little, I guess. But really it''s more for one of my magical spells that can warp a ded weapon into a whip that I can move around at will. The annoying thing is, I don''t think standard weapons can take the stress of the spell and the de will break after casting it once, or twice if I''m lucky. So it would be something I would use as ast resort until I can get a weapon that can withstand my Dark Earthly de spell," Rya answered as she rubbed her chin.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Hmm? That sounds more like a Maja technique than a magic spell... Anyway, I know someone who could create an enchanted weapon if we can get him the materials, but it would cost you a lot of gold. But he''s one of the best cksmiths in all of Fiafyr and was the former Baron of Ironside. Once we make it out of this mess, hopefully, he will see us," Quinus said as he looked at Rya.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Well, that''s good to know forter. In the meantime, I''ll grab one of your spare swords if you don''t mind."
<span style="font-weight:400">"Sure... Percy!" Quinus yelled out to Percy who was busy gathering all their equipment.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Yes, my Lord?" Percy answered as he turned around.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Do you have that spare short sword by chance?" Quinus asked as he gestured with his hand.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Ah yes, My lord... May I ask why you want this short sword?" Percy asked as he pulled it out of a backpack.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Can you give it to Lady Rya, please?" Quinus asked as he gestured towards Rya.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Sure thing, my Lord. And I''ll put a second one in her bag," Percy said as he handed the short sword to Rya, and they gave her a spare backpack to use.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Thank you, Percy. Nowe on, let''s get moving. We need to catch up with Marcus," Quinus said as he grabbed Rya by the hand and helped her stand up.
<span style="font-weight:400">"As you wish, my lord," Percy answered as he quickly went to grab their remaining gear with Sir George.
They all gathered their gear and set off through the cavernouscave to try and catch up to Marcus. Rya struggled to get used to her new body proportions as she kept up with Quinus. She could feel her breasts bouncing around inside her tunic and rubbing her sensitive nipples against the rough fabric, which she had no choice but to ignore. And her hips and ass were wobbling every step. It felt like it was throwing off her bnce, but she tried her best to keep her focus while holding the short sword in her other hand.
<span style="font-weight:400">''F-Focus Ryan! You''re out of the pan and into the fire. So deal with it! Guh! I-I can''t believe I saying this, but I wish I had a fucking bra... Fuck, it feels like my tits are gonna explode out of my tunic!'' She thought to herself as she started walking behind the others. They were going through the corridor Marcus went through when Quinus and the others were fighting the goblins.
<span style="font-weight:400">After they had walked along the winding corridors of the dungeon, for a solid five minutes, Rya couldn''t deny it anymore as the strange sensations ran through with each and every step she took as she continued to walk along the rocky path. These foreign sensationsing from her female body were making her realize something. She wanted to shake these thoughts away, but her thoughts began to run wild about "what ifs". Like, what if she couldn''t reverse what had happened to her? It was a truth she no longer could avoid as she was a full-fledged woman now. A few hours ago, she was able to ignore it, as long as she didn’t look at her reflection when she still had her man bits and smaller chest. But now, she was reminded of what she''s be with each step she took in her new body.
<span style="font-weight:400">‘Goddess. It’s going to be difficult to get used to this woman’s body. H-How do women with curves like mine even function like this!? It feels like everything is in the wrong spot! My boobs are huge! And I can''t stop them from bouncing around. It feels so... weird and ufortable. But not unpleasant. GAH!? Bad thoughts!... I just hope there’s a way to reverse this... B-But, maybe I should look at this from a different angle. I should be able to get some interesting data out of this. To feel what it''s like to be a woman... Y-Yeah, I just need to look at this as a ss half full and not half empty... I-I should try and make the best of the situation while I can and find a way to reverse this as fast as possible. And I should probably get some clothes that can support these damn tits of mine.'' Rya thought to herself as she tried to reevaluate her new goals for the future.
<span style="font-weight:400">Quinus could see the expression of difort on Rya''s face, and he felt concerned, "Is something the matter, Lady Rya?" He asked.
<span style="font-weight:400">"No, nothing is the matter. Just trying to adjust to my new surroundings is all," Rya answered.
<span style="font-weight:400">"I see. Well, we will reach the end of the dungeon soon. Hopefully, we can find the core and be done with it," Quinus said as they continued onward.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Right," Rya said as she continued following the group.
<span style="font-weight:400">At a certain point, Rya''s elven hearing helped her eavesdrop on Sir George whispering to Percy by ident.
<span style="font-weight:400">"I can''t believe our Lord just made Lady Rya a citizen of Fiafyr... And a Dark Elf at that," Sir George whispered as he shook his head. "The nobles will have a field day with this when word gets out. Plus, the Alliance of the Divine Three will being for our throats for sure. As well as the Kingdom of Marn using this as an excuse to wage war on us... It will bring nothing but trouble to the kingdom."
<span style="font-weight:400">"Yeah, But I’ve never seen our Lord this happy in such a long time... Ever since the Prime Minister came up with that peace proposal with the Divine Three by using an arranged marriage, he hasn’t been himself," Percy responded as he smirked at Sir George.
<span style="font-weight:400">Sir George scowled as he looked away. "They haven''t even let the prince meet her yet. But I guess it doesn''t matter in the end, if all she is is an opportunity for the Alliance to sink their ws into Fiafyr... Heh. Using her as a peace treaty between nations... Our lord would be better off with a subus than any princess thrown at him from the Divine Three. They''re just looking to steal his seed, then our kingdom. It''s clear as day and the Prime Minister is too much of a fool to see it."
<span style="font-weight:400">"You know his Majesty had little choice when the major nobles stepped in and backed the Prime Minister... Haah... But I do have to agree with you. I do not like the idea of using the prince as a bargaining tool for the ministers. Sometimes, I''m d that I''m not a royal," Percy said.
<span style="font-weight:400">‘Quin is engaged!?... I-I mean, that makes sense with him being a royal and all... B-But why is it bugging me so much? It''s not like I care who he''s marrying!... Even if it is a political marriage.’ Rya thought to herself as she tried to get a hold of her confused emotions. She started to be frustrated when she didn''t understand what her feelings were telling her.
<span style="font-weight:400">''Gah! Get a grip, Ryan! It doesn''t matter. I need to focus on the important things. Like finding a way to reverse what has happened and getting my own life back... I don''t need to get wrapped up in this. Besides, it''s not like I''m into guys... W-WHICH I''M NOT! Because I''m straight!'' Rya thought to herself as she kept on walking down the winding path, hoping they would run into Marcus at some point.
<span style="font-weight:400">‘M-Maybe I feel like he’s a brother to me?... I mean, he does give out good head pats. So, after he gets married, he won’t be able to give them to me anymore. Especially if I''m stuck in a woman''s body... ARH! T-That sucks!'' Rya screamed in her head as she became sad for a second before refocusing on the task at hand.
<span style="font-weight:400">"That reminds me, Percy. We''ll have to deal with that traitor''s dogs at some point too. So, keep an eye out for them," Sir George said as he motioned towards the hallway in front of them.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Yeah, the infamous mercenary group ''ck Roses''. I heard some rumors about them, though. Not good ones," Percy replied as he looked over his shoulder. "Like how they destroyed the Wood Elves Kingdom in the northwest and enved them for the Kingdom of Marn... Of all the things they''ll do to make money. It makes me sick."
<span style="font-weight:400">"Some people say there’s a price for everything," said Sir Geroge with a grim voice.
<span style="font-weight:400">''Hmm, "The ck Roses," aye? I''m sure they''ll be pushing up roses.'' Rya half-joked to herself. But what she really wanted to do was blow off some pent-up frustration that came out of nowhere.
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<span style="font-weight:400">As they continued into another cavern, they saw a fresh pile of dead goblins with strange holes in them.
<span style="font-weight:400">"This is Marcus'' doing. See those wounds? They were caused by an incantation called Wind Arrows. It''s a magical spell that''s almost invisible to see. And it''s his favorite spell to use," Quinus spoke while examining the cavern full of goblin corpses.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Yeah, this ''dungeon core'' sure loves to pump out a lot of these goblins, sheesh! How many are in here? Like a hundred?" Rya asked as she rolled her eyes.
<span style="font-weight:400">"A dungeon core doesn''t care how many of its creatures it loses. All it cares about is keeping itself alive," Sir George exined.
<span style="font-weight:400">"It''s weird that this ce is ''alive''," Rya said, as she was amazed by the concept of a self-aware dungeon.
<span style="font-weight:400">Quinus and Percy nodded at each other as they finished their sweep of the area.
<span style="font-weight:400">"All clear," said Percy, as he gathered his equipment.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Let''s hope Marcus didn''t get himself killed out there," Quinus said while he walked past the goblin corpses.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Hmm? Why’s that?" Rya asked with curiosity.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Because he deserves to go to trial for his treasonous ways. Plus, I’m sure my uncle will im I’ve murdered him out of spite. You know, Rya, being born a Royal is not what it''s cracked up to be," Quin chuckled a little bit about how ridiculous the situation was as he looked at Rya.
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<span style="font-weight:400">Rya and the group made their way further into the dungeon''s 10th floor. And they finally found the stairs down to the 11th floor.
<span style="font-weight:400">"So you guys mentioned that there are a few more floors to go down?" Rya asked as she watched Quinus.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Well, we don''t know if the dungeon core has added a floor or two since thest time someone was able to get down there again," Sir George answered Rya.
<span style="font-weight:400">"When was thest time someone reached the bottom of thebyrinth?" Rya asked.
<span style="font-weight:400">Sir George paused for a moment.
<span style="font-weight:400">"A little over a hundred years ago, I think." He finally answered.
<span style="font-weight:400">Rya took a look at Sir George.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Yeah, with that amount of time, it could have added a floor or two. Which would be annoying," Rya said as she looked at the hallway ahead of them.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Well, I hope it''s only a few floors that it added," Sir George said as he looked at Rya.
<span style="font-weight:400">"What are you worried about, Sir George?" Rya asked as she started walking forward taking the lead.
<span style="font-weight:400">"It''s been a century since the monsters were cleared out. So by now, this dungeon is supposed to be infested with new mobs of goblins and traps, but the corridors on this floor are emptier than I hoped. I just hope that the core didn''t create a dungeon lord," Sir George said as he looked around.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Dungeon Lord?" Rya asked with a puzzled look on her face. "What''s a Dungeon Lord?"
<span style="font-weight:400">"It''s when a dungeon creates a monster that''s even stronger than its normal monsters," Quinus exined, ncing at Rya.
<span style="font-weight:400">"Yeah, that would suck. Let''s hope you''re right about the core, only adding floors then," Rya said as she looked at Quinus.
<span style="font-weight:400">"We should probably keep moving," Percy said while watching their backs.