Aftermath

My thoughts about the Magic Stone were, of course, 'let's save it.'

'If it's guaranteed, I could use it on Ryun to have a 6-star child, but the probability is still low right now.'

It would be a waste to use it on Mei, who's only 3-star. Even though I got the Magic Stone through Mei, there will be opportunities to get another Magic Stone someday.

But there's something concerning about using the Magic Stone on Ryun or Ayla.

'Wouldn't the probability increase if their level and grade rise?'

I raised the overall probability of monster summoning by upgrading the summoning facility's level. Just as I increased the probability by raising the facility level, the probability should also rise if I improve the quality of the monsters used for breeding.

'Even if 0.1% rises to just 1%, it's worth trying.'

So let's keep the Magic Stone sealed unless absolutely necessary. I still have ways to increase my subordinates, and I don't have a full grasp of potential enemies.

'Extract information from Mei, use that estimate to grow the dungeon.'

Currently, I have three classes of potential enemies.

First, the definite one: Forneus's dungeon forces.

Someday when the portal between dungeons opens, an invasion from Forneus's dungeon to mine could occur.

Then there's the risk created by kidnapping Ryun: an attack from the Elf village.

Having kidnapped a lady of noble lineage, the Elf village won't sit still. If they were all as weak as Ryun, it wouldn't be a concern, but Elves probably aren't that weak.

And finally, Mei's village.

With the disappearance of Richard's knight order and the mage Mei, human forces might come to attack the dungeon. I've already faced the army of the count's territory that Ayla commanded, but back then, companions from Forneus's dungeon were a great help.

'In the end, building up power will solve everything.'

Grow the dungeon, and rise to the position of absolute ruler like Solomon, then all worries will fly away.

Demon King Pahuu.

But since the title of Demon King is already unique to Solomon, if I were to earn a title, I would dare to call myself this:

Gluttony King Pahuu.

What I eat like crazy doesn't need explanation.

Snore, snore.

I fell asleep tickling Ryun's back as she slept peacefully with her head on my arm.

Today, more than anything else, I was exhausted from ejaculating too much.

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Day 1 Summary.

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[Kumcherku's Dungeon]

Grade: E-class

Danger Level: 15

Capacity: 13/21

Prisoners: 2/3

A former slime dungeon.

Now an Orc is the master.

A musty smell permeates the entire dungeon.

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[Facility List]

[Summoning Facility Lv.1]

[Bedroom Lv.1]

[Storage Lv.0]

[Prisoner Jail Lv.0]

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[Important Items]

[Genealogy]

[Monster Summoning Permit 1]

[Magic Stone 1]

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[Subordinate List]

[Ryun, ★☆☆☆☆, Lv.5/100]

[Lime, ★★☆☆, Lv.16/35]

[Haigus, ★★☆, Lv.16/35]

[Various other slimes, 9 entities.]

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[Prisoner List]

[Ayla, ★★★★, Lv.25/90]

[Mei, ★★★, Lv.47/65]

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[That night, Human Village.]

Richard's playgroup knight order had not returned even after nightfall.

Even Mei, the strongest mage in the village, had not returned.

The village chief realized the seriousness of the situation and gathered the villagers in the square, where people asserted their opinions with veins bulging in their necks.

"We must find the children! Who knows what will happen if more time passes!!"

The faction arguing they should find the missing people immediately. At their center were the parents of the already missing Jack and Kai.

"But it's dangerous! The mage hasn't returned yet either! Surely she's just taking a little longer to return!"

The faction arguing they shouldn't rush and should wait calmly for the mage to return. They appeared to maintain composure, but in reality, they were afraid something serious had happened.

"Nngh...."

The village chief bit his lower lip in irritation. Not only was his son missing, but above all, he was extremely annoyed that Mei had disappeared.

'As for Richard, he's a child born from my wife receiving another man's seed, so that's one thing.'

The village chief patted the waist of his wife who was sticking close to him and crying. If not for this ass, he would have kicked her out of the village.

"Now, now. Let's calm down first."

The village chief stood up, suppressing his anger, and mediated between the people.

"...We can't do anything with just our strength. Tomorrow morning, if they haven't returned by daybreak, then we'll take action."

"Chief! It's dangerous!"

"Dangerous or not, we must do it. If the children were just playing late, that's one thing, but if they don't return home at all, what then? Tomorrow, if nobody has returned by tomorrow morning, I'll be the first to take up a sword."

The village chief's statement calmed the agitated atmosphere among the villagers. The chief nodded toward the now quiet crowd and smiled benevolently.

"...Then let's all meet here tomorrow morning. Patrol groups, I'm sorry, but please work hard tonight."

"Not at all!"

Four young men answered with sharp discipline. The chief consoled each of them one by one, then took his grieving wife home.

"Darling...."

His wife was crying, deep in sorrow. The chief embraced her and sat her on the bed.

"It'll be alright. Richard is a strong boy. Well, whose son is he after all."

"...Sob."

The wife nestled in the chief's arms. The chief patted her back and buried his face, but his eyes were utterly cold.

'I need to find Mei.'

Even if Richard returned as a corpse, Mei had to return no matter what.

"By tomorrow morning, they'll return with smiles. Now, go to sleep...."

"Darling, I don't think I can sleep tonight...."

The wife stroked the chief's chest while crying.

"Richard will come back, won't he?"

"Of course."

To help his wife forget her anxiety, the chief laid her down on the bed.

"Ah, haa, aah!"

The wife made louder moans to forget her fear and terror, and the chief, not wanting to even look at his wife's face, moved his hips from behind like a beast.

'Mei squeezes better after all.'

Slap!

A slap loaded with various meanings struck the wife's buttocks and pelvis.

The night in the village grew deeper.

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[At that time, Elf Village.]

"Strange. Haven't you seen Ryun?"

Luna, the guardian of the forest, visited the resting place of young Elves with a sharp expression. The Elves who had welcomed Luna's visit became gloomy as soon as she asked about Ryun.

"...Don't know, why are you looking for the half-wit?"

"Half-wit? Watch your language."

Luna admonished the young Elves with a stern gaze.

"Ryun is also a member of our forest. She's family, born on the same day and hour as you all."

"...But Ryun is weird."

A young Elf mumbled with pouting lips, and other young Elves nodded in agreement.

"Weird?"

Only Luna frowned and tilted her head.

"What exactly?"

"She always talks to herself when she's alone, even when no one's there."

"That's right. She talks to things like sylphs when there aren't even spirits around."

"...."

Luna placed her hand on her forehead. She knew Ryun was a peculiar child, but she hadn't imagined that she had strayed so far from normalcy. She hadn't paid that much attention.

"Can't be helped. I'll go look for her—"

"Guardian, why are you here at this hour?"

A mature Elf woman called Luna with a grim expression. Luna gently knelt and bowed her head.

"I greet the 1st Elder."

"Just answer what I asked."

"...One young Elf hasn't been seen, so I was just."

"...Who?"

The 1st Elder widened her eyes and scanned the young Elves, then snorted when she noticed a blonde young Elf was missing.

"...The war with demon tribes is intensifying. This forest cannot escape that calamity either."

"What do you mean...?"

"Strengthen the security immediately and search the forest's interior thoroughly. Look for any traces of demon tribe infiltration."

"Yes!"

Luna quickly rose from her position and jumped high. Following the 1st Elder's order, the forest guardians rushed in all directions to search the Elven Forest.

However, the young Elf was nowhere to be found. There were also no traces of demon tribe infiltration.

"Well? Then she must have left the forest herself. That child is a traitor. Don't ever look for her again."

The search was halted by the 1st Elder's resolute voice. Luna sensed a hint of relief in the 1st Elder's voice, but she obediently followed the order.

Those who violated the forest's rules were no longer members of the Elves.

Those who left on their own could not return. But in Luna's heart, strange thoughts began to creep up.

'What if someone kidnapped her...? And erased the traces?'

Unfortunately, there was no way to confirm.

'Be safe.'

Luna vowed to search the forest in her spare time, praying toward the moon hanging in the sky.