Instruct your spies.

Though the weather is getting cooler, it's still a sunny day, so you call for your spies to meet with you out in the courtyard. The debris has already long since been tidied up, and now buildings are being constructed--the most important ones first, such as housing and shops for those that need them. Lynx, the spymaster, is the first to arrive. She seems more than used to answering the call.

"Well hello there, Lord Warren," she says with a smile. "How are you liking the new position of Demon King?"

"I'm not really one. It's just a name those that kidnapped me gave the class they created," you reply.

"But if people call you one, that kinda makes you one. That's how it works."

Next comes Snow. She moves swiftly yet with silent steps, and when she appears beside you, she tugs down her mask. "You called?"

Thomas Whitham is next. He walks over, dressed in his leathers and armed with a bow like always. With a wave of his hand, he offers a smile and a warm greeting. "I see the fun is over here," he says. "What's up?"

Stax the goblin makes her way over, and behind her flutters Delphi. Two of the more fantastical in appearance. You weren't sure what to do with your Dark Fairy, but helping the others sneak around and gather information might be something she proves to be useful with. Finally, Koblix finds his way to you. Now that everyone has arrived, you gather them together and begin to speak.

"Yeah so, I have an idea of what to do first," you say.

"We get paid for this job, right?" Stax asks.

"Well, we don't exactly have the specifics drawn out, but you get free room and board, and the most protection you're gonna get around these parts. I guess financial compensation will be something we'll need to figure out too... but that's not why I called you here. It's kinda related though. See, our treasure hoard isn't going to last forever, and we're spending it all on renovations. I was hoping you could try to find quests for us. Dungeons, ruins, or other things out in the wilderness. Feel free to bring others with you if you're venturing out, if that's what you feel is required. Take what you need."

Snow salutes. "Of course. Consider it done."

"Actually, I have a good plan for that," says Stax. "The harpies! They can help us by flying overhead. Sen-nu is quite good at finding things too. She has a good nose... and two of them."

While you talk, Laira catches your eye in the distance. Her expression brightens and she quickly makes her way over. She moves with determination, and she's dressed back in her smithing wears. It looks like she's been hard at work. Her chest bounces behind the overalls--nothing underneath. When she arrives, she wipes her forehead try and takes a few deep breaths.

"Hiya!" she says. "How are things?"

"We're just having a sneaky spy meeting," says Tom.

"Oh no. I didn't mean to interrupt."

"If it were that private, we wouldn't be doing it outside," says Lynx.

"Something just dawned on me, Kyle. Can I call you that? I feel weird, since you know, you're the ruler of a castle and all." Laira chuckles, but she doesn't even let you answer before continuing. "It's about your sword. I remember you coming to me when it was all cracked up. Is it still doing all right?"

You draw the sword slowly from its sheathe. Gone are all the blemishes, as when you were fighting Sa'dis, its true power awakened. The outer shell cracked away, and it shone with a brilliant light--a great power, absorbed from the arousal of everyone around you. Though most know it glows when someone nearby is especially horny, nobody knows the specifics of its newfound ability except for you.

Laira's eyes practically light up as she reaches out to touch it, but stops a few inches short. "C-Can I?" she asks nervously. "I want to touch your sword."

The blade of the weapon is glowing a faint shade of pink. Is she getting a little bit turned on?!

"Sure--" you start to say, and she takes it by the handle.

"Amazing!" She holds it up into the air and inspects it closely. She weighs the balance, and taps the metal. "This is a gorgeous weapon. It's similar to before, but not the same. Did you get a new sword?"

"No. I think this is its true form or something."

Laira drags her hand slowly up and down the flat of the blade and sighs softly. "Mmm. What an amazing creation. I'd love to know who made it."

"All I know is it's called Lauo, which roughly means sharp and quick in Elvish."

She leans in close and bends over. You can't help but eye over her amazing cleavage tightly contained behind her overalls. "Well, take good care of it. And if your sword ever needs attention, just come see me!" Then your eyes catch the blade of the weapon start to glow.

"Y-Yeah! I will. Thanks." You quickly take it from her and slide it back into your scabbard. "Lynx is in charge when it comes to this kind of thing. She has a lot of experience in managing spies, scouts, or whatever you want to call them, so listen to her."

I never really thought about it, but if anyone holds this thing, it'll still have its effect. It's kind of embarrassing being on the other side.

"And if you find any manga out there, you're to bring it to me immediately," Lynx says.

Koblix scratches his head. "What's that?"