Several Amazons swiftly stuffed Eiji into a burlap sack.
"Deliver this to Loki Familia."
Argana took the Familia emblem torn from Eiji's clothes, shredded it thoroughly with a dagger, then handed it to an Amazon girl.
"Also take this letter—it's addressed exclusively for Tione and Tiona's eyes only."
"Understood."
The Amazon girl departed promptly.
"This time, we'll settle things once and for all!"
Argana revealed a grin brimming with madness.
The group of Amazons uniformly donned black cloaks and headed toward the dungeon exit.
The thought of not only finally determining victory against Tione but also savoring the peerless beauty of this young man made Argana's footsteps grow increasingly lively.
"Huh?"
Along the way, a werewolf cast a hostile glare their way.
The Amazons' attire bore too much resemblance to the remnants of the Evilus, immediately drawing the attention of this man who had been wholly immersed in the dungeon these past few days.
"This scent... What's that guy up to?"
The werewolf muttered in confusion.
'Are we heading aboveground?'
Inside the sack, Eiji carefully listened to the commotion outside.
The growing chatter and brighter light unmistakably signaled their departure from the dungeon and return to the surface.
"Not heading into the labyrinth after all... What a shame. Well, I hope Ishtar and Kali don't disappoint me."
...
Twilight Manor.
"Tiona! We've got a huge problem!"
Tione stormed over to her sister, clutching the letter and the ruined emblem, her face dark with fury.
"Damn that Argana! Damn that Bache!"
The moment Tiona read the letter, her rage erupted, and she couldn't hold back her curses.
The message was simple: Eiji had been captured, and they were to come alone to Ishtar Familia. Any attempt to notify their Familia would result in his execution—after he was thoroughly humiliated first!
"I'll never forgive them! Those bitches! How dare they take my man!"
Tiona was nearly blinded by fury.
"Let's hurry! Or Eiji's chastity is doomed!"
"Right!"
Tione agreed without hesitation.
The two grabbed their weapons and charged out of the Familia's gates, sprinting wildly toward the southeastern district.
"But... is it really okay not to tell everyone?"
Midway, Tiona suddenly grew quiet.
"...This is our fight."
Tione faltered for just a moment but didn't stop.
"We have to end this ourselves. If we don't settle it now, there'll be a next time!"
This time, it was Eiji. Next time, it could be Lefiya, Ais, or anyone else in Loki Familia.
As long as they wished, they could keep taking hostages.
Unless this matter was resolved completely.
In the way Argana and Bache desired most—by letting the four of them battle fiercely, fulfilling their warrior's ambition.
Only when their battle lust was satisfied would Argana and Bache abandon their pursuit, and their Familia members would no longer be used as bargaining chips.
So they had to go alone.
They had to sever this shameful past with their own hands!
...
After a bumpy ride, the surroundings suddenly became bustling with noise, and even through the burlap sack, the strong scent of rouge could be detected.
Argana and the others removed their black robes, swiftly passed through the lively streets, and entered the deepest part of the district, where they saw the towering stronghold of the Familia—the Temple of Sacred Prostitutes—that dared to rival the Tower of Babel.
Upon entering the temple, the group made their way to the very top floor of the Temple of Sacred Prostitutes.
It was a room adorned with countless gold and silver ornaments, the epitome of extravagance, with a large bed draped in purple curtains standing out conspicuously in the corner.
At that moment, two goddesses, one tall and one petite, sat facing each other on two sofas.
"Lady Kali, Lady Ishtar, we have fulfilled our mission!"
Argana entered the room, opened the mouth of the sack, and then knelt on one knee before the two.
"Ohhh! Well done, you've really outdone yourself, Argana!"
The loli goddess Kali excitedly jumped down from the sofa, skipped over to the sack, and after looking left and right, suddenly bent down and planted a loud kiss.
"Huh? This pretty boy actually tastes sweet?"
Kali smacked her lips, even tempted to take another bite.
"Hey, we agreed I'd go first."
Ishtar walked over unhappily and pushed Kali aside.
"Come on, why so stingy?"
Kali plopped onto the floor, not caring about losing face in front of her subordinates, just grumbling to herself.
"Alright, I need to make this brat one of ours first. You all can leave now."
Ishtar waved her hand dismissively, as if shooing away flies, and carelessly issued the order to leave.
"Of course, if you want, you can stay."
As she said this, she cast an enchanting smile at the two.
"Eek! Let's go, let's go!"
Kali suddenly shivered, grabbed the confused Argana, and dashed out of the room.
Only a fool would stay—one wrong move and you'd end up as her dog!
Inside the room.
Soon, only Ishtar and Eiji, still in the sack, remained.
"Mmm..."
Eiji suddenly groaned, then woke up with a look of astonishment.
"Where is this... You're Goddess Ishtar? Why am I here?"
"Oh my, you woke up just in time. Saves me the trouble of carrying you to the bed."
Ishtar walked over, crouched down, and pulled the sack off him.
This position exposed her undergarments completely, but she herself didn't seem to mind at all.
"Like what you see?"
She even turned her head and smiled at Eiji.
"Not bad!"
Eiji nodded with utmost seriousness.
"Hehe, didn't expect you to be such a little pervert."
Ishtar gave a seductive laugh, completely unbothered, and even lifted her leg to straddle his waist directly.
"Though I don't mind doing it with you on the floor, there's something important to take care of first..."
Ishtar bent down, her alluring curves clearly visible through the sheer fabric.
She leaned against Eiji's chest, her shimmering fingers lightly brushing over his face, her gaze filled with admiration.
"To think there's a pretty boy like you in the mortal world... I never even dared to imagine it before... Oh no, I almost got lost in it."
She suddenly snapped out of it, the infatuation in her eyes fading as a bewitching smile spread across her face.
"No, this is fine too. Let's reward you while we take care of business..."
Silently, Ishtar's figure grew even more radiant and dazzling.
Her hand gradually moved downward, unbuttoning Eiji's shirt and slipping inside his chest.
She was enchanting him!
This was the main reason Ishtar had asked Kali to help capture Eiji.
"Goddess Ishtar, by cooperating with Kali's familia, does that mean you've also allied yourself with the Evilus?"
Eiji's expression darkened, his face filled with sorrow.
"You're bringing this up now?"
Ishtar was somewhat displeased, finding him rather lacking in romance.
But since what was to come was already inevitable, she might as well answer his questions while enchanting him.