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Yulia wakes up a bit later, still snuggled tightly against Cherchiel. She carefully moves to try and get up without waking the angelic woman, but finds this fruitless as Cherchiel was already awake and responds as soon as Yulia tries to move. "Ah.. Good morning! Are you... feeling alright?" she asks.

"I'm... As good as I'll ever be..." Yulia responds her voice somewhat hollow. Cherchiel looks concerned and upset by this response and hugs Yulia gently once both women are standing. Dreg is of course back by now and watching the two of them.

Yulia stretches a bit as she wakes up and meanwhile Cherchiel addresses the voices, "there is nothing stopping us from attempting the priest room again, but cumulative defeats will likely result in worse punishments," she explains and Yulia seems to freeze at that and shakes her head.

"I don't think I want to try that again... The idea of just poisoning the room and locking them in is an interesting one, but I'm worried the High Priest might just break down the door," Yulia states as she finishes stretching.

"I will add... The Nuns and Priests are well aware of what happens if they go into each others rooms... The answer is also far worse than what happens to Yulia. Yulia after all is an outsider, there is some leeway given for her. She is here to face the trials. The nuns and priests are followers of the One True God, they are expected to know and follow the rules, if one of them breaks the rules, they will not face the same punishment as Yulia they will likely be excommunicated or worse," Cherchiel explains.

"I feel like excommunicated in this case means something different than what I'm used to?" Yulia asks a bit nervously.

"They will be stripped of any powers or gifts given by the One True God and then sent to another part of the tower," Cherchiel answers.

"I can see how that would be bad..." Yulia responds and then looks to the door to the cell room, "what do you think about poisoning the man in the cell?"

"I won't deny. I like the idea of poisoning him and then leaving him without giving him the antidote, but... I have my doubts about how effective the rest of the plan will be, once he's freed I have little doubt he will attack you for the antidote, together we might be able to take him in a poisoned state, but it would be risky..." Cherchiel says and then hugs Yulia again before continuing, "I... also imagine he would be intent on removing your purity, for no other reason than to ensure it can not be given to the One True god and I... don't want that to happen to you," she states hugging Yulia tighter. Yulia hesitates for a second before returning the hug nestling her head against Cherchiel's bosom.

"I don't think trying to poison the One True God's room and just waiting outside is something that should even be entertained, it is absolutely not a viable option," Cherchiel continues as she rubs Yulia's back reassuringly while her other hand around her waist keeps the smaller woman tight against her, Yulia for her part is happily pressed tight against the larger woman, being careful not to poke her with the beak of her mask as her head is smooshed against Cherchiel's wonderfully soft breasts.

After a few moments Cherchiel releases Yulia and Yulia takes a few more seconds before stepping back, "well... I guess for now we should at least go talk to the man in the cell..." she says and Cherchiel reluctantly agrees.

The two head over to the cell room as Cherchiel addresses a few other points, "while I hate to talk about this so... casually. The end result of losing to the One True God and sacrificing your purity without a fight is the same, the only real difference is doing the latter will potentially save you from any injuries you might sustain in the battle..." she informs the voices and yulia before hesitating, "well... and I guess the One True God, might be more gentle when taking the purity of one who gave it willingly instead of fighting..."

"I would honestly prefer not to lose my virginity at all in this tower, but... gently does sound better... What about the... er idea of you taking it as a proxy?" Yulia asks looking away, "I... wouldn't be opposed to that,"

"As... pleasurable as the idea sounds... I do doubt the One True God would accept that proposal... There is after all something of a... ritualistic aspect to the removal of one's purity, via the touch of the One True God that I imagine is somehow important to the One True God's goals," Cherchiel answers and Yulia nods.

The two reach the man in the cell, "Alright, you listen up," Yulia states, "I have been given plenty of good reasons not to trust you," she starts and is interrupted.

"You have been given plenty of reasons by an angelic slut who still serves the 'god' and its goals, but sure trust everything she says blindly, I'm sure that will work out fine for you," he responds his arms slipping through the barred window of the cell. They are pale and marred with multiple scars as if they have been cut many many times.

Yulia hesitates at his words, her firm demeanour coming into this interaction shaken before she composes herself and continues, "I have a proposition for you!" she exclaims, "you know the knowledge of the One True God's weakness, right?"

"I do," he answers simply.

"Well... if I... let you out, you'll tell me it right?" she asks.

"Of course... It is in my best interests that you defeat the god," he responds.

"What if... you tell me now and then after I defeat the One True God, I come back and let you out," she tries.

"No deal, you seem like a sweet and honest girl, but from my current position I don't have much reason to trust your word and besides even with the weakness there's no guarantee you'll win and if you don't and you end up becoming one of the god's mind controlled followers there's no way you'll let me out," he responds.

"Okay... I have one more offer... I have a syringe of poison here... I will give it to you. You poison yourself and I'll let you out, once you've told me what I need I'll give you the antidote and then head immediately into the fight with the One True God... How does that sound?" she offers.

"It sounds stupid and uncomfortable, but if it's what you need in order to trust me enough to let me out, I'll do it," he responds.

Yulia hesitates and takes out the syringe and then looks to Cherchiel as she contemplates going through with it.

(Health: 200%

Mana: 100%

Equipment: Ceramic Beaked Mask, Monastic Scapular, standard bra, Standard Panties, 3 poison gas grenades, 3 healing kits, 2 syringes of poison, 1 syringe of adrenaline, 2 syringes of poison antidote, 1 sewing kit, 1 vial of unknown liquid, 9 days worth of rations, 1 two liter water jug, 1 health potion, 1 mana potion, A boar mask, 2 vials of sticky white liquid, Ornate Rapier, 4 arrows, Quiver, God's Favour (Halo).

Spells known: Great Heal (Lvl 2, Mastered, Cost: 25%)

Great Cure (Lvl 2, Mastered, Cost: 15%)

Energize (Lvl 1, Mastered, Cost: 25%)

Icicle (Lvl 1, Mastered, cost: 15%)

Unlock (Lvl 1, Unmastered, Cost: 15%)

Repair (Lvl 1, Mastered, Cost: 5%-20% depending on factors).

Fetish: Bondage Rank: 1, Masochism Rank: 1,

Status Effect: Permanent increase to physical attribute. Combat level raised to medium

Trauma Rank 1 : Costs of all spells doubled for the remainder of the floor. (Caused by first **** sexual experience)

Companion: Cherchiel

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