The village 2

Arya POV

We are starting the day pretty late today. Sonya and Selena had already begun to ask the villagers questions without the village chief present. Neither Olden nor Asmodeus is present; as Selena said, their skills are unnecessary here.

"Arya, yesterday we noticed that there is a suspicious lack of young and mature men in this village, "Sonya says while she and Selena are walking before me.

"Yeah, Blondie is better if you let us do the talking, as I've seen that your mouth is of better use for something else," Selena says sarcastically, and I doubt whether she knows about me and Olden. Her senses can be so developed that she heard me sucking Olden's dick. Her behavior change tells me she already knows something but doesn't want Tristan or Sonya to find out.

“Selena! “Sonya shouts, and with a fast movement, she smacks Selena behind her head. The hit makes Selena wobble for a second and nearly throws her to the side.

"Mom, what the hell? I am only suggesting that she really likes chocolate, big, long, and juicy pieces of it. Isn't that right, Blondie? "Selena says again, and this time, she turns and gives me an angry look. Yes, she definitely knows about me and Olden.

"Okay, here we are. We are lucky that this village isn't that big. This is the first house we will ask some questions ". Sonya says.

We are on the opposite side of the village, and Sonya suggested that we make casual conversation with the villagers as we can't afford to seem too hostile. The first house seems deserted except for an old lady who looks at us with a scared look as we enter her courtyard.

"We are sorry to bother you on this fine day. We are from the city Guild of Adventures and need to investigate the incident with the goblins. We are currently looking for a demon that escaped our custody and it has been reported that maybe he is residing in this area. "Sonya takes charge of the conversation. I understand now where Tristan got his social skills.

"Oo my, demons, no, I never seen them, but there were these ugly goblins a while back, "The old lady tells us. Sonya looks at Selena, who nods her head. I don't understand their games, but I remember that Tristan said that Selena knows when you lie, so she must be using her skills right now.

"Yes, we know about the goblins, but before that, actually, this young lady here got rid of them. "Sonya points to me, and I smile. "But before that, anything suspicious happened in this village maybe years ago?"

"No, nothing that I remember, but you know I am an old woman like yourself, so my memory comes and goes, ha-ha. " She laughs, showing us her missing teeth.

"Yeah, mine does that sometimes also." Ha-ha, Sonya laughs with her." Okay, we will go and ask the young ones, which brings to my mind that I didn't see any young man here in this village. Maybe there was an urgent army recruitment that I don't know about.?”

"Ha-ha, no, they are here. It's the water from our wells, "the old lady is still laughing.

"The water from your wells? I don't understand, "Sonya asks almost immediately.

“Yes, the water from our wells makes the young boys in this village look like old men, but they are young. “

“Really, old woman, what nonsense are you talking about? “Selena looks angry and almost shouts at the poor lady, who steps back scared.

“No, it’s okay, “Sonya tranquilizes her and steps next to her. “You said it’s the wells. How do you know it’s the wells that have those properties?”

“Well, you see, it happened many years ago when I was still in my youth, 20 or 15 years ago. My husband was still alive back then anyway, and I noticed that he was beginning to have white hair and was saying that his bones were starting to hurt him. I am 60 years old and must’ve been 40 then. My husband was also about the same age as me. I asked around and found out that my husband wasn’t the only one. A lot of men in this village were having the same problems."

“Wow, and this happened 20 years ago, and nobody came to investigate this. You didn’t ask an alchemist or a healer? “Sonya says.

"Of course, we did ask, but I remember they sent a young female back then and told us that it was in the water and it was nothing to be concerned about. Years later, my poor husband died because of a cold, and I was left alone.”

"Who sent that woman? Where was she coming from?” Sonya ask.

"I don't remember, but the villagers were concerned and probably made a request from a guild like yours, "the old lady answers, raising her shoulders." you should ask the village chief, maybe not him, but his father most certainly knew her "she then ads

"The village chief's father is still around?” Sonya seems surprised." But just out of curiosity, how old is the current village chief."

"That is what I am telling you about. He is a young lad; he is 30, but he looks old. It's our water that does this”. The old woman tells us with a severe face.

"Okay, we will ask the village chief to tell us more. We thank you for your time, and stay healthy, "Sonya says, and I and Selena also say our goodbyes to her.

As we are walking towards the next house, Sonya says.

"Selena, go and wake up that damn imp. We have a succubus vampire whore that used all the males of this village as her personal life-stealing buffet, "Sonya says, angry, although I don't understand what she means. Selena nodes and runs immediately towards the village's other side, where the old man's house is. I am left alone with Sonya.

"What's going on, Sonya? I don't understand who; what is going on? "I ask, as all this is so confusing.

"Well, that demon woman that you killed, or whatever, she killed herself, was residing in those caves for many years, and you studied demon woman abilities, have you not?” Sonya raises an eyebrow at me. “She was stealing the life **** from the males of this village."

"What? You mean a succubus, but how could it be? The old lady said it happened 20 years ago, and a healer came and said it was the water."

"C'mon, there is no water on this earth that makes a male age prematurely. That healer is the demon's friend, and she is the key to this whole mess".

We wait on the main road when I see Olden and Selena approaching, and after a while, I also hear Asmodeus flapping his wings somewhere above us.

"What's this? I hear about illegal life-sucking. “I hear Asmodeus's high-pitched voice closer to us.

"Your damn race has destroyed the life of the humans in this village, you shity imp. “Sonya tells Asmodeus what the old lady told us.

"The village chief is one of whom she absorbed the life **** because the old lady said he is 30 years old, but yesterday, when asked, he knew nothing about a demon, and I believed him. "Sonya tells us.

“Well, Sonya ada, he is lying. It's crystal clear he knew of the demon, "Olden states the obvious.

"Yeah, I beg to differ. There must be something else at play here. So, imp, do you think this incubus can cast memory wards?"Sonya says.

“Of course, she can cast them, although in this case, she didn’t have to since they require a lot of mana. You must remember she was an incubus. She could take the form of the wife and sleep with him. She could then absorb as much life essence as she needed without anybody noticing it, not even the males.”Asmodeus says.

"Is that so? Then everybody in this village has never even seen her, "Sonya is scratching her chin, lost in thought." yes, I know, "her face lightens up after a while." We must reduce the search to the single men of this village. They must've seen her and got warded. They couldn't confuse her with their wives because they had none. "Sonya again finds a solution.

Although younger than me, Sonya’s wisdom easily surpasses even our eldari. The 800 hundred years old elves have nothing to teach her. It amazes me how some humans, although being younger than me, have logic and mind brilliance three times more developed than me. At the end of the day, age means nothing. The only thing that matters is a hard life and combat experience.

I remember my old combat master who used to say that only danger and fear can sharpen your mind. It appears Sonya had her fair share of those to become like this.

"Mom, shouldn't we wait for Tristan also? He could draw that woman that came to tell the villagers about the water, plus the two pointy ears here are as useless as dirt on my boots, "Selena says and looks disgusted at Olden this time. Although her remarks are offensive, she is right; Tristan can draw that woman and confront the single males of this village. If they are memory-warded, the image might cause a reaction.

"That's right, good thinking, Selena. Let's get to the village chief house and wait. Then, when your brother appears, we ask which males have been single since 20 years ago. “

Like this, with me feeling useless like dirt on a certain ranger's shoes, we make our way to the village chief house and wait until noon. It's an awkward silence as we wait, and I can't wait to run and hide in the soul realm. The familiar glow comes to my rescue soon after.

Tristan POV

It's my time again in this village, and again, I see the gang looking at me. Their faces remind me of the homeless children that roamed the slums of the town. I sometimes give them candy, and they always come at me with those begging faces whenever they see me.

"Tristan, you finally arrived. We need your drawing skills dearly, "Mom immediately tells me.

"Okay, who or what do I have to draw? “I ask, surprised, and it's about time my family recognizes my skill.

"Well, this morning, we asked an old lady some questions and found out why there are no young men in this village. Short story long, that demon was sucking the life **** of the males of this village. But listen here, it gets interesting. The villagers made a request from a guild in town, and they sent a woman. This woman came, looked around, and told them that it was the water from their wells and they shouldn't be concerned because it did not affect the males other than changing appearance. Do you see where I am getting here? "Mom raises an eyebrow at me, and I understand what they want me to do.

"Yes, we find that woman, and we know more about this demon. She was probably her friend."

"Yes, and we need you to draw this woman from the town chief remembrance of her. Can you do that? Mom asks.

"I can do it but I don't know how good the town chief memory is. I mean, he is old?" I say. Drawing like this is difficult enough without the good observance of the person in question. I think to myself.

"Yeah, about that, he is 30 years old and also a victim of this demon, but we established that this demon might use appearance-altering spells, so they are telling the truth when they say they never saw her, but they most certainly saw her friend, "Mom says, and now I understand her theory completely.

"Okay, let's go and see the town chiefs, "I say, and I knock again at his big house door. He appears shortly after with a big smile on his face.

"O the adventurers, I was hoping you would come early so I could have accompanied you to talk with the villagers, "he says with a big smile. This man should be 30 years old. His wrinkles and white hair make him at least 50 years old, but he looks healthy. At least the incubus didn't leave him dry like Mom left me. That day, I was lucky that I could still walk.

"A good day to you as well, chief. We are grateful for the accommodation, but that won't be necessary. We already asked some questions on our own.” I say and adopt a serious tone,” I don't want to scare you or cause you and your village any unnecessary turmoil, but it appears that there was some contact with the demon kind in your village.”

"What? I don't understand who, when this happened? "He looks confused and shocked.

"Town chief, it's better if we sit down and talk with your father also. I was told that he was in contact with the healer that came many years ago. Of course, what I'm about to tell you should remain between us, "Mom says, nearly whispering.

"What, the healer from the city, but wait, do you think this is related to our water, "he says and looks like he is beginning to put the pieces of the story together. “Okay, I will tell the household to bring my father. Meanwhile, please enter, and we should sit down, "he says, leading us to what looks like a dining room with a big table in the middle.

We sit on the chairs with Mom and me closer to the town chief. Selena and Olden sit further back. They both look annoyed and bored, but sometimes they throw angry glances at each other. I wonder what this is all about.

After a while, I hear the maid arriving, and she is holding an old man who looks like he is ready to meet our maker. He looks like he is in his 90s, and without the maid holding him, I am sure he would collapse immediately. I hope at least he is able to speak and has some memory left. I better excuse myself.

“I am sorry, chief, to put you and your family through this .If your father is feeling unwell and is unable to speak. “

“I am fine, young lad. I still have two or three farts in me before I fart my soul out, ha-ha, “he says, smiling. That’s a strange description of **** but nonetheless a funny one.

“Outstanding, old chief, but still, we are sorry to disturb you. “ I smile at him. The maid helps him sit down in the current chief chair, which rises up and lets his father take his seat. I guess he is still the chief of this family.

“So what is this about? What can I help you with? “He asks.

"It's best if only your son remains here as we tell you this, "Mom looks at the maid, and the village chief nods at her. She leaves, and Mom begins telling him about her theory and the demoness. They look scared and pale even anger passes through their faces as Mom explains the succubus abilities.

"That can't be true. We never even saw anything, "the old chief shouts.

"We don't accuse you of anything. It's that these wretched demons are so disgusting and tricky that even our most excellent clerics were not able to detect them. "Mom explains, and a cough is heard next to Selena that sounded more like a fuck you. I guess Asmodeus is here also.

“So are you saying we slept with one of these things and didn't even notice? But I know my wife. She would have noticed. What the hell are you saying?” The young chief says, angry.

"It's called an incubus because she comes in your dreams, and in that time, you can't distinguish from dream or reality. Stop pinching me, ugly. "Selena surprises everybody with her knowledge, but more like Asmodeus is whispering in her ear, and she is just telling us his words.

"That is possible. Indeed, I sometimes had these weird dreams, which is strange because when I went to drink with the boys, some of them told me they had the same ones. Of course, there are two ladies present, and I won't go into detail, "the young village chief says, calming down.

"Then you must believe us. We have been tracking demons for a long time and know how they operate". Mom lies to them." I will check both of you for any wards or other ailments. "Mom gets out of her chair and extends her hand towards them. A greenish light appears on her fingers, which she waves around the head of the two chiefs." It appears that there is no memory ward placed on you. With that settled, you must describe as accurately as you remember that woman healer that came to tell you about the water."

"What, why, do you think she was the demon? “The old chief asks, scared. "Poor Martin. "He sights, seemingly lost in thought.

"Not necessarily. She might be the demon friend that was covering for her." Wait, who is Martin?" Mom again asks them.

"You know, old man Martin, you fellows are staying at his house, "the young village chief looks at me; "you went with him in the forest to locate the goblins. “Now I remember the funny old man whose house I stayed with Arya last time.

"What he got to do with this? “I ask, surprised because I don't think he was hiding something.

"Well, at that time, she was also staying at his house, and it was rumored in the village that they, you know, were together. She came many times to see him until about a couple of years ago when she suddenly stopped coming." the old chief says.

"How old is he anyway?" I ask, thinking that maybe he is younger than the chief.

"No, he is really 79 years old. He is older than me, although he looks younger, "the old chief says, and that is quite a revelation. The old man was not a victim of the incubus. I look at Mom, and she nods, confirming that we should leave for the old man Martin's house.

“We will ask the old man some questions, seeing that she knew her better. We will tell you after what progress we made, “I tell them, but then a doubt comes to my mind. “Just out of curiosity, the woman was a blonde or brunette?

“Blonde, and she was keeping her hair braided on the left shoulder, and yes, she was, well, plentiful if I may say; I mean, she seemed well built. “The old chief confirms my suspicions. And I take my notebook and draw the demon woman that I saw in the picture. I am drawing her without the horns and the long ears. Of course, the teeth must also go away. I am making a rushed picture of how she was looking if she was human. When I am happy with the result, I show my drawing to the two chiefs.

"Is this her? I ask, and everybody is acting surprised; even Mom is confused.

"Yes, how did you know?" The two chiefs look amazed at my drawing. Mom and Selena approach to see it also. Olden instead seems like he does not understand anything of what just happened.

"Yeah, we have a sighting of her," I lie to them so I don’t have to explain the painting. "Okay, it's best if we go and see the old man,” I say.

And so we take our leave, promising that we will return and tell them what we found out. When we are on the road, Mom sights annoyed.

"How did you know it was her, Tristan? “She asks me

"The hair, I worked as a city guard, remember?" I remind her.

"Oo, look who became a wise guy. "Mom smiles at me. "But all this doesn't look good. If she was the same person we are again without a lead, "she says sadly. “Imp, did you know that she has that ability to change form? "

"Of course," I hear Asmodeus from somewhere to my right. "How do you think they can infiltrate enemy camps and towns?"

"But they can really change the form, or is it a magic illusion cast on the sight of the enemy? How does it work? "

"It's a magic illusion, woman. Of course, nobody can really change; even the soft-bones spells have limitations. Ha-ha, I knew a demon devil once. He made himself look like an elf, but he cut his horns and was wearing large coats to hide his wings. He even put color on his skin. He could pass for a really ugly, deformed elf if he really wanted to, but succubus is another story. They cast a spell on their body, changing their appearance, but as Tristan noticed, the hair color remained the same. Even her features don't change because the more you change, the more mana you consume”.Asmodeus says, and his lectures always come late. He should write down an encyclopedia of all the demoness's abilities.

As we approach the old man's house, I think that we should be honest with him. If he was involved romantically with the demon, he would cause a scene and want to know what happened to her. That is, if he knew he was a demon. We enter the courtyard, and I see him in the stables, attending to the cows.

"Hey, old man, keeping busy, I see.”

"Hey there, lad. I was expecting to see you this morning but didn't want to disturb your quiet friend here. "He glances at Olden.

"Indeed, I woke up early; say, the town chief let you know we are investigating a demon, right? “I watch carefully to see his reaction, but nothing.

“Yeah, I heard first the goblins, now demons. Those caves are becoming quite cramped.” He smiles.

“Cut the crap, old fart, tells us everything. You were banging my lioness, didn’t you? “I unmistakably hear Asmodeus, then an “ouch” as Selena throws a kick in mid-air, followed by a loud bang.

“Who said that? “Everybody froze as the old man shouted, frightened.

“Yeah, tell us the truth. What are you hiding?” Selena makes her voice more high-pitch to resemble Asmodeus.

“Wha? I am not hiding anything I don’t know, “says the old man, startled, and I better calm him down so as not to give him a hard attack, but Mom steps closer before me and waves her hand with the green light for spell detection.

"It’s okay, Martin. It seems you have been memory-warded by someone. It's not your fault, "Mom says." you should listen to us first. If I remove the ward suddenly, it will cause a shock, do you understand?" Mom pats him on the back, smiling at him.

"It's true, old man. This here is my mom, and that there is my sister, "I point at Selena.” Nothing bad is going to happen to you.”

He looks surprised and confused as Mom again repeats what the old town chief told us. She even tells him about the cave, and when she mentions the healer, the old man's face darkens and seems sad.

“Yes, that’s right, she lived here, and she really liked my cooking. I used to cook for her, and she seemed to enjoy my company. I used to joke with her about magic, and one time, she healed one of my cows. Her name is Caldea, a cleric from the temple of Alumna.” he says, and under his wrinkles, I see him blushing.

“There was nothing between you two? “ I ask as he looks sad.

"One time she came again, and we spent the night together, "he smiles, seemingly having some lovely memories of her.” Then, for a couple of years, indeed, we were together. She was coming and going, but it's like ten years since I last saw her. "I sense sadness in his voice. It looks like the old man was really in love, but I wonder how that worked as he was still old, even ten years ago. I guess the incubus had plenty of sex with the village folk, and the physical aspect was not important to her. She must have really liked his coking, or maybe she felt lonely.

"You say you haven't seen her since ten years ago. Did she just leave, or did she say anything? "I ask, as this is really strange and interesting at the same time.

"No, she came one time, and I wanted to propose to her, but then one evening," Aaa, "Martin puts his hands on the head and shouts in pain. His face grimaces, and he crouches on his knees.

"It's okay; think of something else. Don't try to remember. "Mom comes next to him and holds him. “It’s better if you stay sited, "she tells him.

We enter the house, and Mom helps Martin to sit on a large chair. She then takes a potion from her bag and gives it to him.

"This will help you get to sleep. While you sleep, I will remove the memory ward. When you wake, you will have that memory back. "Mom tells him, and he nods. Looks like the old man wants to remember and knows like some parts of his life were missing.

Martin drinks the potion, and slowly, I see his eyelids beginning to close. His head falls to the side, and he looks passed out. Mom conjures her mana into her left hand, and her tattoo glows while a rune in the shape of a shield appears on her hand.

"Praise be goddess Alumna, please watch kindly towards thy servant Martin. Please remove the darkness in his mind so he again can see thy light, “the mana shield comes up and down on the old man's head. The process continues like this for a while, and then the green light becomes white and slowly fades away.

"What a strong ward .You were right, imp, she was strong, "Mom says, and she looks exhausted." Okay, I removed his ward. When he wakes up, he will remember."

Slowly, the old man begins to move, and he slowly opens his eyes. He looks at us and seems confused.

“Old man, are you okay? “ I ask him.

“A young lad, you wanted to know, “and his face darkens, and he shouts, “No, Caldea, where is she? What has she done to me? “He yells and looks around, frightened.

“Try to put the pieces together in your memory, Martin, beginning with that evening, “Mom tells him, and I see him closing his eyes and breathing slowly. He then gets back on his feet and walks around the room, lost in thought and seemingly speaking to himself. He then looks at us.

“You found her cave, huh? I helped her bring that furniture there, even the bed. She tied it with some ropes, “he tells us. Looks like he remembers a lot now.

“Okay, old man, start from the beginning when you first notice she was, you know, different, “I tell him. He closes his eyes again and sights.

Okay, it started that evening. I bought her a ring, and I wanted to propose to her. I also prepared her dinner, and after she ate, ugh, I should probably mention this: she had quite the appetite. Okay, back to it: after she ate, I took my ring out and proposed to her. She looked confused at first, like she didn’t know what marriage was, but I explained, and she said yes. We started kissing, and she put the ring on her finger. The moment she put it, I saw her. I mean, I really saw her. She was taller than me. She had long horns, and her teeth were sharp. I yelled, startled. I mean, I read some books and know about demons, but to see one in my house, I ran out of the room and locked myself in the cellar. She didn’t realize I had seen her true form and was calling me. She came to the basement and literally cut up the door like it was made of paper. She was surprised that I could see her and looked at the ring curiously. Then she threw it away and again was in human form."

She told me who she was or what she was. It seems she sneaked into those elven ships that could cross the Boiling Sea because some demon hunters were chasing her. She told me about the demon land, and it looks like many lies are circulating about that land, but I won't go into detail. Anyway, I understood her and didn't hold it against her. Her story even made me sad and willing to help her. She even took me flying with her, ha-ha; she was strong as an ox. "The old man looks like he had his share of fun with her, and he is laughing.

“Well, after a while, I helped her settle down in those caves and even went to the city with her one time to buy her furniture. Like this several months passed with me and her keeping busy until one night when I saw her looking weird and said that she needed to get out. I followed her, and I saw her flying to a house nearby. I sneaked into the courtyard and came to a window. What I saw broke my hard and I didn't know what to think anymore. She was humping a young boy. I yelled, and in rage, I threw a rock towards them. How could she betray me? I called her names and said I wanted nothing to do with her. She came out after a while and explained that she had to do it to grow more powerful. I said I don’t want to be involved with her business anymore and then I said goodbye. When I walked away, suddenly, everything turned black.”

"What can you tell me about her magic and abilities? “I ask as although a good story, it doesn't help much with my curse. "And, besides you, do you know if she might have contact with someone else? “I ask.

“Well, I didn't see it, but she said she carved her lair in the mountain rock herself. I’ve seen her make strange writings in her book. Other than that, she was disappearing and reappearing. She could really heal; she cured my cow. "The old man doesn't know anything about magic, and it is pointless to ask him." As for other people that she knew besides those in this village, I don't know”.

"What about when she escaped from the demon lands and settled here? Did she tell you?" Mom asks.

"No, but when we visited the city, some men seemed to recognize her, but she didn’t talk with them. They were merchants and ordinary people, "Martin tells us. It doesn't tell us much, but it is something I could ask around the old guards and show her portrait around.

“Okay, old man, I have nothing else to ask you. Hey, sorry you had to go through that again, "I smile at him.

I look around at Mom and the gang to see if they want to ask him something else, and I see Selena stepping forward.

"Old man, you said she told you that she escaped from the demon land and don't want to go into detail, but please go into detail, "Selena asks him, looking serious.

"Well, you are adventurers. Why should I tell you?" the old man's face changes, and now I see a slight hatred towards us in his eyes. This is a strange behavior from the funny and kind old man that he was before.

"Because you helped a demon, and if we tell the city guard, "Mom also notices his behavior change and is threatening him.

"Ha-ha, what the hell do I care? I am old. I am gonna die anyway. You know she was right; you guys are as despicable as she told me. Ha, threatening me. Just because you have power doesn't mean you can trample on us common people." he says, angry.

What has this got to do with adventurers? This is becoming strange, and I remember from my days looking at old city guards handling criminals. When an interrogation goes this way, the person becomes angry and won't talk, no matter what you throw at him. I must play the good guy now.

"Old man, don't mind them. I know some adventurers are abusing their power, but I told you, this is my family. My mother is a town healer, and my sister is a ranger. Only me and Olden are adventures and are novices and don't know much about what is going on out there in the elven land, or the demon lands, "I tell him, and I see his features are becoming more relaxed, and it seems that he is thinking about it.

"Okay, she said that adventures like you destroyed her village and were killing peaceful demons. They even took them as slaves. She really hated your kind and said she would return one day and kill them all. She even mentioned that some fake demons were killing other demons." well, that's not a surprise. I never thought that adventurers were going there to plant trees, but still, to see the other side's perspective makes you think twice about becoming an adventurer.

"Okay, old man, that is not a surprise; it's just our job, "I tell him.

"Well, this is stupid. What would the outcome be if they were arriving here? "Mom says, "Okay, we will leave you to your regrets, Martin, but for your safety, you better keep what you told us for yourself. Your innocent demon girlfriend stole the live **** of your fellow villagers, causing them to get old prematurely, and I don't think they will be happy to hear that you helped her. We are in need of a family reunion to plan our next move, “she adds and signals us to follow her.

I say good bye to the old man and go outside the house. We walk outside the courtyard when I hear Asmodeus's voice.

“You guys heard that guy: peaceful demons, slaves, and fake demons. What the world has turned into? “Well, I wonder how things were when he left home. I can’t imagine him coming from a peace-loving community.

"It appears that this incubus was good at manipulating the old man even without magic," Mom says, "but this is irrelevant to our predicament. All that he told us can't help with the curse, and he didn't understand what she was doing in the first place."

"Mom, he said that some people recognized her when she went to the city." I remind her, "I can ask around to the city guard and hope I can find out something. We should return to the city, "I tell them.

"Yes, that is our next lead, "Mom agrees.

"Okay, this is becoming stupid, "I hear Olden's annoyed voice. “Even if we find out more about the demon, it doesn't mean we are going to cure the curse. We are going in circles, so what if people in the town knew her? "Oden has a point, but does he have a better plan?

"So what do you suggest, pointy? Do you have a solution that comes with that criticism?" Selena taunts Olden.

"Well, we forget about finding a cure. Arya returns to the elven kingdom and waits until the curse expires, "he says.

"That's my brother's decision to make, not only hers, so if you don't have any suggestions other than waiting, it's better if you stay silent and look pretty.” Selena is really angry and looks ready to jump on Olden's throat. This is really strange. I wonder what she got against him, and I better give Olden a way out.

"Olden is right. We must also consult with Arya. I can't make decisions in her name, "I say to them.

"Imp, there must be any other way to remove this damn curse. Olden is right. Even if we find out what her favorite shop in town is, it doesn't mean someone will appear miraculously and remove this curse. "Mom asks Asmodeus.

"Well, there is a way. You find another incubus or a being of similar power and change the curse condition. Practically, you curse them again to be together in this world, and of course, she or he must be expert rune makers. "Asmodeus says, "Yeah, good luck with that. “He then adds sarcastically.We are back on Arya's original plan to go to the demon realm and seek help there.

“Mom, our best bet is still searching in the town. There is also the painting. Someone must have painted her. She probably lived many lives and traveled the land before she settled here “. I say because the thought of going to the demon lands doesn’t appear too pleasant.

"Okay, but we must also ask Arya doda for her opinion, "Olden says.” It's of no necessity to debate further. We know what we wanted in this village. So I suggest we take our leave from this village tomorrow morning".

"We will leave tomorrow morning for the city then. It is already evening, so I and Selena will tell the village chief the news about the demon, but we won't tell him about Martin's involvement. Tristan, you stay here with Olden so he can tell Arya the news ". Mom says and leaves with Selena.

I am left with Olden and, somewhere above us, Asmodeus. I don't want the old man to see Arya and I switch places, so I go for a stroll in the forest. As soon as I leave the courtyard, I begin to glow.

Asmodeus POV

The sight of the mountain hill is hideous from up here. What I hate the most about the human and elves' mountains is that they are always covered in those damn trees. Our mountains are as bald as my head, and you can carve a nice home to live in. I see that Blondie has appeared, and I better get close to hear what Olden told her about our day. I don't think Sonya made the right choice, letting him explain, but we can't keep them apart for too long. I descend and get close enough to hear them speaking.

"It's true, Arya, this old man was in cohorts with the demon, "I hear Olden saying.

"What, such a thing happened? "Arya seems surprised. Well, your lover is in cohorts with one, also. Stupid bitch.

"Yes, so they found out that some people in the city recognized her and that human wants to go back to the town and ask questions to the city guard. It's all so stupid, Arya doda. It's like they are planning things for us beforehand, "Olden cries like a bitch. I knew he would do that.

"Yes, wait, but this is good. We have a lead. "Arya seems to understand as this is the only way.

"No, it's not. They want you to waste time in this ugly human land. Even if we find out more about the demoness, it doesn't mean we will erase the curse. This is all a waste of time. "He touches Arya’s shoulders. “We should go back to the elven lands and wait for the curse to expire, as Asmodeus suggested," he caresses her ear. "I will come with you, and we will have so much fun together. What do you say? And he grabs her breast, and Blondie looks like she is ready for a pounding.

"No, it's too soon and Tristan." she barely whispers.

"What did I tell you to not mention that human again? He is irrelevant to us." he says, angry." You are the daughter of a matriarch. He is nothing to you but a burden. You don't even love him anymore. Hey, let's get into the woods. We can't make a fuss in this house ". He grabs her ass while he is pushing her towards some trees that are near the old man's house.

"Yeah, but Olden, we can’t. “Her mouth is protesting, but she lets herself go.

Olden kisses her as soon they are covered by the bushes and the short trees. They can't wait to fuck, and they are rushing. He kisses her neck and struggles with her corset, searching to grab her breasts. She instead rubs his crouch, searching to get to his dick. I don't know if they are fighting or want to fuck anymore. They are battling each other clothes. When we were on the road, and yesterday, we kept them separated, and now they are so horny they are ripping each other clothes off. What an ugly display. I always like to take my time with my women.

They finally manage to lower their pants, and Olden turns Arya around, who immediately presents her ass like a dog bitch. I am sure if she had a tail, she would lift it. I've seen dogs fucking and saw the bitch awaiting submissively and panting for the male to knot her. Blondie's face reminds me precisely of that act. She is red, breathing heavily, and moaning with her mouth open. Even her tongue gets out sometimes like a dog panting.

Olden is grabbing her hips and is fucking her quickly like a rabbit. He is usually more composed and likes to play with his woman, but this time, he is horny and can't control it, maybe because the stakes are high this time. This is life's chance to achieve something to be rich like he always dreamed of, and it is reflected in his behavior. He knows is if he doesn’t satisfy Blondie or slips something, all is lost.

They continue like this until I hear a grunt from Olden's throat, and he makes a long push forward from his hips while Arya rotates her ass and hips, trying to squeeze every drop of his seed from his balls. Looks like she is happy with his performance and turns around and kisses him. They embrace each other, catching their breath while still united, and from her pussy jizz starts falling down to the ground.

I better take some distance before this fucker realizes that I saw his ugly ass. I am in the air above the old man's house when I hear a whistle. I recognize Selena's signal and I look around to locate her. I see nothing, but suddenly, a rock flies by my ear, and I turn around to see her on the main road. She is signaling me to follow her. She runs for a while, and when she reaches a deserted courtyard, she enters. Sonya is also there, and it looks like planning and scheming must be done again.

"Come closer, imp. We can't shout all the way out there, "Sonya orders.

"What is it, old crow? You finished conspiring and have our next move, or you just wanted to look at my muscular body,'' I say.

"Yeah, be sure to let me know when your muscular body is arriving because I don't see it, "Sonya says seriously. Looks like she isn't in the mood for jokes.” We need to talk imp. We must confront Olden and make a deal with him before he turns Arya against us.” She tells me, and I still don't know if we need to rush it.

"No, not here. We will wait until we are back at your forest house. "I realize that should be the safest place. “We must convince him and Arya to return to your forest house," I tell them.

"Why there, girlfriend? I don't get it," Selena asks.

"Well, we need to ambush him and maybe imprison him. He might do something stupid and cause the chain to explode, and we say bye-bye. Plus, if he agrees with you curing his meridian, your mother needs a place to perform her healing, right?" And I look at Sonya.

"That's right, I can't do it elsewhere. I need my laboratory." Sonya confirms what I already said, and Selena nods.

"But how to convince them?” Selena rubs her chin. "We lie to them. We say we have a way of curing the curse and we can only perform there. "

"Nah, it won't work. Arya knows about demons. She won't fall for it, "Sonya says, and she might be right, but.

“Wait, I got an idea. What if we kill Tristan? "I say, and they both look at me weirdly, and Sonya even reaches for her mace.” Wait, wait, and listen to me. "I raise my arms. “We kill him only for a few seconds, and then the curse enters dispelled because the conditions change," I say to them, smiling so as not to seem hostile.

"How the fuck do we kill a man only for a few seconds, and why him and not Blondie," Selena asks, annoyed.

"Well, there was this demon in my time that was a necromancer, "I say, and I see they never heard of that class. “Basically, he could revive skeletons and, not only that, even fresh corpses that had already died. He once told me that if the corpse is fresh and you heal the body of all wounds, or it doesn't have any blood loss, he could revive him and be as good as new.” I tell them remembering my old buddy Tochmerius.

"And you know how to perform this spell? “Sonya asks, interested.

"Well, no, but we might have a good lie for the two horny fuckers over there, "I say to them, and they brighten up, finally understanding my point. “Plus, Olden will be thrilled when you tell them Tristan has offered himself to try first. You could lie to them and say you know a poison that makes one resemble dead and stuff, "I add.

"But wait, they don't know about the curse last passage. Remember, we didn't tell them," Selena says, and she is right, shit, we can't tell them now. It will seem suspicious.

"Okay, you two, I will talk with Arya. I will make up some lies about poisons and raising the dead. Let's hope they believe it. We just need the lie to hold until we return home. There, all bets are off, "Sonya says. “Let go and find her. "We are returning to the road and again to old man Martin's house. When we are near, I shout so as to not find them in some strange position.

"Boos, we have company, boos, where are you? “I yell, and we wait until Arya and Olden reappear behind us. They had the time to clean themselves, but still, Blondie's face is red, like she is about to catch fire.

Arya, we spoke with the village chief, and when I was walking, I thought of a solution to our predicament, "Sonya says, smiling." But it's just a theory. If it doesn't work, we will let you return to the elven kingdom".

"Yeah, Sonya, I trust your judgment," Arya says, looking at Sonya with big eyes.

"Well, you see, I know of this poison that paralyzes the body and stops the heartbeat for a minute. Now, don't worry. I will do the tests with Tristan, so you don't have to worry about anything, "Sonya says, lifting her hands.

"Where are you getting at? "Olden seems nervous and looks like that fuck wasn't enough to calm him down.

"Well, I don't think that this curse can bring you back to life if you are dead, and the imp suggested that when the condition in life changes, the curse might be dispelled on its own. " ha, this woman using my lies to lie.

"It’s true, boos. The old woman is right. If you are dead or I don't know, time stops, or the sun doesn't appear in the morning, the curse is gone." I say

"So what are you saying if one of us is dead, the curse might end?" Arya asks.

"Yes, and I want to give Tristan this poison exactly when it is time for you two to switch, "Sonya says. Arya and Olden finally understand, and they look at each other, then Olden nods.

"Okay, but only if Tristan tries it first, “Olden says

"Yes, I don't see why we shouldn't try, "Arya says looks like Blondie doesn't care a crap about the boy and wants to get rid of him as soon as possible, even poisoning him. “Of course, if it's safe to use," she adds

“Then tomorrow, we will start returning home. You must understand that I need to be in my laboratory, "Sonya says. And we wait for their reaction.

"Okay." they both take the bait and don't suspect anything

"Okay then, we will stop again in town as I need to buy some ingredients and then immediately return home, "Sonya says. “Don’t worry, I will explain to Tristan.” she then adds, smiling.

With this settled, we say good night to the women, and Olden goes to sleep in the old man's house. I remain outside and find the tree that I slept in yesterday. I close my eyes, remembering that old man's words, demon hunters destroying peaceful demon villages. Even the thought makes me laugh. Ha-ha, what kind of bullshit lies did that lioness have been telling this old fucker?

Third person POV

The old man, Martin, stirred in his bed. After his memories got back, he couldn't close an eye. The memories of Caldea were so vivid, so close, like it was yesterday. He remembered her sweet smile and her beautiful hair. Even her demon form was beautiful. Her big horns resembled that of his cows, and her wings always got stuck in the door frame. These adventurers know nothing; she was kind and funny.

A smile appeared on the old man's face as he recollects his flight with her. At that time, he couldn't believe how lucky he was to know her. It was the most outstanding achievement of his dull and boring peasant life.

Maybe it's true what other villagers were saying that she was too good for a farmer like him.

The old man again rotates in his bed, this time to the left side. "Bang," and a loud noise made him startled, it seemed that someone was checking the door lock.

“Who is it? The bathroom is at the end of the corridor, “Martin said, thinking that it was the adventurers who had mistaken his door again.

A loud bang and then another made him realize that this was no mistake. He grabbed his axe, which he held under the bed, jumped out, and positioned himself in front of the door. He was scared but ready, as the ax in his hand was giving him some confidence. He told himself that he would strike whomever or whatever would make the slightest move towards him.

He saw the door beginning to crack, and when it opened, a figure appeared in the frame. He lifted his axe to strike, but he hesitated as, in the darkness, it seemed the shape of a human. “What is this? What do you want?”

"You are talking too much, old man. My associates don't want that, "he recognized dark elf adventurer Olden's voice, but it was too late to do something.

The lightning hit him right in his chest. He didn't even have time to lift his axe or curse his killer. All became black, and he fell to the ground. Olden checked his pulse, and he again charged his spell and hit the old man in the chest, who twitched on the floor.

Grabbing his hands, the dark elf dragged the old man into the bed and threw the ax away. If anybody would check, it would seem that the old man died in his sleep.

Olden returned to his room and thought he might check if the old man had any gold stashed somewhere. Never mind, he will check in the morning, he thought and went to sleep.