Chapter - 8
"Oi, enough mourning now. I don't have whole day," Varkas commanded the girl again.
And this time the girl moved. She slowly rose to her feet, her eyes still fixed on her dead lover. As Varkas watched the girl stand up, he took a step towards her and grabbed her by the hair.
But this time Leo did not make a move and just watched as the scene unfolded in front of him.
The girl didn't scream, she just put her hand on Varkas's chest and tried to pull away, "Please don't. My husband just died."
'Husband?' Leo was stunned for a second, 'Didn't he say they were just lovers?'
But then suddenly his eyes grew wide open as he put the pieces together.
'Is she playing the widow?'
"Oh Miss, don't play so coy and let me help you forget about your dead husband," Varkas yanked her head up and placed his rough lips on hers, kissing her hard and rough.
The girl tried to resist, her hands pushed against his chest, but he was too strong for her, she could not escape his clutches.
And pretty soon her protest died down. Leo could even hear her moaning softly, she wrapped her arms around his neck, and kissed him back.
'So the widow gives in to the bully,' Leo smirked as he watched the two of them hungrily devour each other, 'I have seen this scene so many times.'
'Now who dare say AVs are scripted?'
Meanwhile Brena had already jumped Varkas's arms, her fingers dug into his shoulders. Her legs wrapped around his waist. She pulled him in like she wanted to devour him.
Their tongues fought, lips pressing tight, faces messy with spit and blood. Her eyes rolled slightly as she licked the side of his face, like a dog tasting her favorite meat.
Leo stood in his place as he watched them try and eat each other in disgust and some remorse.
He had risked his life for that girl. He had killed someone for her. And now she was already dry-humping a new man on top of her dead lover. What a sick bitch.
Finally after a long, sloppy minute, Varkas pulled back, his mouth slick with spit. The girl's breath was heavy as well, but she did not want to let him go. She stared at him like a starving animal.
Varkas chuckled, "Oi! Still wild, huh? Gotta say, you have got no shame. Not even a tear for your dead lover?"
The girl giggled, tracing her finger on Varks's chest, "You are just better. I have always wanted you to fuck my brains out."
"Oi, I will! Just give me a minute you bitch. Let me handle this guy,"
At the mention of Leo, the girl smirked, as she licked her fingers like she was tasting something sweet, "Don't kill him just like that. I also want to taste him."
"You shameless whore, Jajajajaja…" Varkas laughed heartily, turning his attention to Leo.
"Boy! You…" he said, putting down Brena and pushing her away, "You are something else."
Leo lifted his sword slowly, "Don't try me. I already don't feel good after seeing you both rub it in my face."
Varkas laughed, "Easy, kid. Forget about that bastard. Do you think I care about that idiot?"
"But I must say, you have got fire. I like that."
He gestured around them.
"You took down Brena's man. Not bad. You have got guts. You got lucky, but you are fast, and there is something sharp in that head of yours. A greenhorn would have pissed himself."
He stepped closer.
"But you need to understand, boy. Your fire won't last long if you go around playing the hero."
"That kind of thing? It gets you dead fast."
Leo didn't respond.
Varkas's voice dropped lower. He had the body of a tank, but unlike others in the gang, he was also smart. So instead of pulling out his axe, he decided to pull out something better.
Not his cock.
But an offer.
"Join us. Join the Blackfang bandits."
"You are still not that powerful. But you have got the brain and the guts. You can easily climb up the ranks.
"The Blackfangs are growing. We have got a camp, power, gold, weapons, women… All we need is more brothers to share it all with them. And if you join, it can all be yours."
"But only if you are willing to kneel. Kneel in front of our 'Chief'"
Varkas continued.
"You want strength? We can give you that."
"You want the riches? We can give you that."
"You want women? We will give you the ones that scream your name all day, throughout the night."
"All you have to do is join us," He raised his hand.
"Join us now, boy. Or die here with your shivering grandpa."
"Hey!" Grendel gasped, "Why are you dragging me into this?"
He peeked out from behind the tree, eyes wide with panic, and complained "What kind of fucking condition is this? That crazy bastard tried to save the girl... the girl humps the villain... and me? I am about to get killed for doing absolutely nothing! Have you all lost any sense of reasoning?"
But neither Leo nor Varkas paid him any mind.
Varkas stepped forward, his eyes still looking tired, but the tension had gone up, "You have ten seconds. Choose."
Leo relaxed a bit as his grip around his sword loosened. He tilted his head. "Are you telling me the truth? You aren't just looking for fresh meat to offer your boss?"
Varkas grinned, revealing his yellow teeth, "Won't lie, you do have the face the Chief might like. But naah, you are more useful under me."
"I want you for what you are. Under me, you won't follow the rules of this broken world. We will do what we want. Rob who we want. Kill who we want. Fuck who we want."
Varkas laughed out loud as he opened his arms, looking at Leo, "If you want to break a noblewoman. Make that highborn scream your name... I can make that happen. Wealth, weapons, women… all of it will be yours."
He cracked his neck and looked down towards Leo, "I never talk this much to anyone. And I won't say it again."
Leo stroked his chin, pretending to think. "Your offer is... interesting. It can be a way to live my life." Leo was genuinely tempted.
He was new to this world, bottom of the strength, no idea how the world worked. But he was getting a job offer with such great perks, he would be lying if he said he did not want to join.
It was just that this damn Morality was getting in his way. If only he can somehow get rid of it, there was nothing that can stop him from joining the Blackfangs.
Ding!
Well almost nothing.
[New Quest]
[Objective: Defeat Blackfang Enforcer Varkas and protect the path to Auravale.]
[Optional Objective: Humiliate Varkas before defeating him.]
[Rewards: +250 EXP, 1 Silver Reward Pack, Rare Potion: Elixir of Potent Lust (2 Hour Duration)]
[Quest Time Duration: 1 Hour]
[Y/N]
'You could have pushed me towards joining the Blackfangs, Aiva. I don't mind being the Villain,' Leo sighed, but Aiva chose not to respond to it.
"Well, I will accept it," Leo said, half-heartedly. He already had a quest for saving the hostages, and now accepting this only made sense.
But who would tell the system that this guy was Level 4 and Leo was shitting his pants despite the brave face?
[Quest Accepted. Rewards will be granted upon completion. Bronze Pack detected. Open now?]
Leo spoke mentally, "Do it, let's see what you have got for me."
[Opening Bronze Pack...]
Ding!
[Pack opened]
→ Flashstep Talisman: One-time use; grants instant speed boost for rapid dash or dodge.
→ Twin Serpent Dagger: Secondary Weapon; coated with minor paralytic venom; numbs the body for 10 seconds. [Durability: 2500/2500; Damage: +75 per strike]
→ Ember Oil Vial: Coating item; apply to any weapon for added fire damage for 3 minutes. [Damage: +50]
→ Basic Fire Rune: One-use spell scroll; ignites a small explosion on impact. [Damage: +300]
Finally Leo had a bit of hope, there looked like a slight chance that he might pull it off.
A beat passed, and he turned towards Varkas.
"So…" Leo started to speak," IIs there a membership fee for joining your little play bandit club?" he asked.
Varkas narrowed his eyes, "You think this is a joke?" He wasn't amused.
Leo grinned, "You know, I was this close to joining you. The murder, the rape, the loot? However deranged, it all sounded very compelling."
He stepped forward slightly.
"But then I realized something. I am far too pretty to be seen next to your third-class gang of flea-ridden dick-wavers who can't get laid unless they kidnap a girl and call it 'roleplay.'"
Varkas's expression hardened. His fingers twitched near the axe on his back.
"What did you say?" he growled.
Leo held up a hand mockingly. "Easy now, Shrek. I know words are hard for you to understand."
Varkas clenched his jaw, "I will skin you alive."
But behind him, Brena giggled, licking blood off her lip, "He is cute when he talks dirty."
But Leo didn't let up. "Sorry sweetheart, but I don't do leftovers. Especially the kind who get passed around like a party favour."
That did it.
Varkas's eyes flared. He turned to Brena, who was still clinging to him, and shoved her off violently.
The girl flew backward, crashed into a tree with a sickening thud, and collapsed to the ground. A trail of blood leaked from her forehead.
Leo's eyes smiled, "Classy."
Varkas reached back, grabbing the massive axe from his back.
"You will regret that mouth," he snarled, "I will rip your tongue out and make you watch while I feed it to that old fart behind you."
Grendel cried from behind the tree, "Why do you always pull me in between?! Gods dammit, Hilda, you better avenge me!"
Leo rolled his neck and put his hand behind his back. And then from behind he pulled out two daggers, one in each hand.
He cracked a cocky grin. "Alright, Shrek. Let's dance."
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