The Collector Chapter 169 (Patreon)

-- 27th Day, Evening ---

We stepped off the platform, leaving the dungeon and heading toward the exit of the building surrounding the entrance.

“I have something to do tomorrow evening,” I said, stopping our group while we were still inside. “We’ll have to keep tomorrow’s exploration shorter too.”

“We can do what we did today and stay close to the checkpoint on the fourth level,” Cassia replied.

“That would be perfect,” I said. “Thanks. Mari, can you wait a moment?” I asked, though the kitsune was most likely planning to stay anyway.

Cassia said her farewells and left, but the rest of our team remained nearby.

“I told you, I didn’t see that Stalker,” the kitsune hissed as we moved a little away from the others.

I remained silent for a moment before speaking. “Sure. I don’t blame you. Do you have any plans for tomorrow evening?” I asked.

“Why?”

“Because I want to take you out on a date,” I said, rolling my eyes, then quickly continued before she could react. “There’s a chance I’ll need to travel somewhere, and as stated in the work contract, you’re supposed to make sure nothing happens to me in situations like that.”

“Where?” the kitsune asked.

“We’ll see,” I replied. “Just keep in mind that we might need to go somewhere, but it’ll most likely be a short trip, and we’ll be back in the city the same day.”

Mari grumbled something while nodding.

“I don’t expect any trouble, but just in case,” I added.

“Why are we going somewhere?” she asked.

“Well... you’ll see tomorrow.” It didn’t feel necessary to mention that I was helping a beautiful, naked mermaid, especially since it wasn’t hard to guess what Mari would assume.

“Whatever.” Mari shrugged. “I don’t have any plans.”

“Perfect. Then see you tomorrow, and don’t get into any trouble in the meantime,” I said.

Mari huffed, which was her equivalent of saying goodbye, and walked away. She only moved a short distance, though, waiting for the rest of us to leave.

“Let’s go,” I said, leading us out of the building and back toward Ortas, thinking over everything I had to take care of that day. I still didn’t know if the mermaid would accept my help, but if Selira was right, it was certain. Then I would need to figure out a way to actually do it.

Sage probably knew people who could organize it quickly, but with her, nothing ever came without a price.

“Where are you going tomorrow?” Marcy asked, pulling me out of my thoughts. “After the dungeon,” she added.

“I’m going to try to help someone, and if it works, we’ll have to travel for a bit. Mari is supposed to be our bodyguard, just in case.”

“Oh... Can I tag along?” Marcellina asked.

“To spend more time trying to befriend Mari?” I asked.

“That, and I can help you help someone,” the lioness replied.

“You do realize Mari made it pretty clear she doesn’t want to socialize, and that you’re being pushy,” I said.

“And you do realize I’m an empath?” Marcy countered. “She can say and do whatever she wants. I know what’s inside her.”

Zoe giggled at my side, and when I glanced at her, she blushed, her cheeks taking on a nice pink hue.

“And you can feel that she wants a friend?” I asked, smiling at Zoe’s dirty mind.

“I can feel that she’s lonely,” Marcy replied.

“She lost the love of her life. I doubt anyone can replace that,” I said, before realizing that I had once thought the same after Fiona cheated on me. But I had to travel to another world and make a deal with a witch, to find Zoe, who filled the emptiness left behind after my divorce.

“It’s more complicated,” Marcy murmured with a grimace.

“Why?”

“I don’t know. I can’t read her thoughts, and feelings are complicated, especially when the person experiencing them is trying to hide them.”

I sighed deeply before saying, “I still don’t understand why you want to help her so much when she doesn’t want help.”

“Do I need a reason to help people? Can’t I just do it? Besides, you already saved her, helped her, she’s exploring with us, she’s part of our group, and she needs help even if she can’t accept it.”

“Wait... Is this a pack thing?” I asked, frowning.

“Just because I’m a shifter doesn’t mean I’m an animal. Not everything has to be a pack thing,” Marcy replied, raising her voice before frowning. “Though... maybe. She is part of our group, and you’re making an outcast out of her.”

“Me?” I asked. “She’s doing that on her own.”

“You could help her,” Marcy replied.

“So could you, but it’s not working. Maybe not everyone can be saved.”

“You can. She’s ignoring me, but she doesn’t do that with you.”

“Yeah, she growls at me,” I replied.

“Maybe that’s her love language,” Marcy said with a smile.

“Because she’s a fox?” I asked.

“Don’t be a racist,” Marcy replied.

I snorted, glancing meaningfully at our group. “I don’t think anyone can call me a racist.”

“If you’re not going to help her, I will,” Marcy declared. “Maybe it’ll take me more time, but I’ll find a way.”

I wasn’t sure if there was any way to help the kitsune, but if Marcy was adamant about it and would keep me out of it, I didn’t really care if she wanted to struggle with Mari trying to push her away.

“Good luck,” I said simply.

Marcy grimaced, but remained silent for the rest of the way to Ortas, where we parted as she headed home. Terra, however, lingered nearby, looking like she was waiting for something.

“Terra?” I asked.

“Would you need my help tomorrow after the dungeon?” she asked. “I have work, but I can cancel it if you need me.”

“It’s okay. Mari and Marcy will be with us, so we’ll be safe,” I replied.

The orc frowned slightly before nodding. “I’ll be going then, if you don't need me now,” she added.

“Sure,” I replied, and we parted, leaving me alone with Zoe and Azura.

“Where are we going, Master?” the succubus asked when she realized we weren’t heading home.

“To the market, to buy the things I promised Whitney,” I replied. When Zoe frowned, I quickly added, “And maybe some cute dresses if we can find one for you.”

I could be in a completely different world filled with magic and demons, but shopping for new clothes worked just as well at making both Zoe and Azura happy.

Fortunately, we didn't spend much time looking for something they liked, as Zoe quickly found a pair of identical flowing dresses, white for herself and black for Azura, matching the color of their hair.

They weren't even that expensive, and with the money I had saved, I could easily afford them. In fact, I had Sage to thank for a lot of that. If I had to pay for a place to live for myself and all the women currently living with me, I would probably end up completely broke all the time. Having a full house to live in for free helped a lot.

On the downside, Sage showed up whenever she wanted without an invitation, but it seemed our meetings were inevitable, as she was the only connection between me and Gemma besides our meetings in the dream world.

I expected Sage to be waiting for me back at the house, but before heading there, I made one more stop with two beautiful women who looked incredibly hot in their new dresses.

It was still early enough that when I entered the tavern where Julia worked, I hoped she hadn't started her shift yet and would have a moment to talk. She wasn't in the main room, but another waitress told me she was still in her room. Already knowing the way, I found her door and knocked, asking Zoe and Azura to wait in the main room.

“Tobias,” Julia said when she saw me, crossing her arms over her chest.

“Won’t I get a welcome kiss?” I asked with a smile.

“Is that why you're here? To fuck me and vanish again?!”

“Can I come in, or do you really want to talk out here?” I asked, still standing in the corridor.

Julia grimaced, but then stepped aside, letting me into her room.

“It hasn't even been a week since we last saw each other,” I said after she closed the door. “And you miss me already?”

“No, I don't,” she replied bluntly.

“That's a pity, because I did miss you,” I said, stepping closer until only a few inches separated us. “I was thinking about you.”

“Between fucking your girlfriends?” she asked.

“Yes.”

She looked surprised by my answer.

“Are you jealous?” I asked, bringing my hand to her cheek and cupping it.

“I’m not!” she gasped, pulling away.

I raised an eyebrow questioningly, smiling as I simply looked at her in silence.

“You were supposed to come, but you completely vanished, and I don't even know where you live now. Then that asshole told everyone what we were doing at the lake, and now everyone thinks I’m a slut!”

Unfortunately, we had been caught having sex by the lake by someone Julia knew while Azura, Zoe, and I were with her, and apparently he hadn't been able to keep his mouth shut.

“Do you want me to beat the shit out of him for that?” I joked, but Julia looked like she actually considered it for a moment.

“No,” she sighed, shaking her head. “Now it’s too late. Better to just ignore that idiot.”

“I wanted to come visit you earlier, but something important always came up, and I couldn't,” I said.

Julia looked me in the eyes, remaining silent as she watched me. “You swear you were thinking about me?” she asked quietly.

“I promise,” I replied, cupping her cheek again, and this time she didn't pull away.

She sighed before murmuring, “You’re too good in bed.”

I chuckled, asking, “And what does that have to do with it?”

“I feel like I would believe every word you say just to have a chance to experience it again.”

“You have a chance now. Just being with you makes me hard,” I murmured just before kissing her.

Barely brushing my lips against hers, she hesitated for a moment before pressing her body into mine, her tongue parting my lips and slipping into my mouth.

She was the one to groan into our kiss when her hand found the bulge in my pants, squeezing my hard cock through the fabric.

“I was supposed to start work in five minutes,” she murmured, pressing her body against mine, already panting as her fingers stroked my shaft.

“Enough time to make your day better,” I replied, picking her up and throwing onto the bed.

She squealed as I grabbed her hips and turned her onto her stomach. Raising her hips, I flicked her skirt up to expose her full ass, with a black thong disappearing between her cheeks.

“Slut,” I said, spanking her.

“I’m not a slut!” she protested.

Pulling my cock out of my pants, I pressed it against her still panty-covered pussy. I grabbed her hair and pulled her head back until my lips were by her ear.

“You’re my slut,” I murmured while rubbing my cock against her crotch.

“I’m not a slut!” she replied adamantly, but as I pushed the material of her underwear aside, she was already wet, and the head of my cock slipped inside with ease. As I pushed deeper into her, I used my skill to enlarge my shaft.

There was no chance Julia would realize anything as I stretched her pussy, and she moaned loudly, grasping at the sheets beneath her.

“Fucking big!” she groaned when her ass met my hips.

Reaching forward, I pulled her waitress shirt down, making her tits spill free. Grabbing them in both hands, I started to fuck her. After just a few thrust I pulled her up into a kneeling position with my cock still lodged inside her, groping her tits and kissing her neck as she moaned every time I pushed deeper into her.

It didn't take long before her whole body flushed, her muscles tensed, and her pussy spasmed.

“S-S-Sh-Shit!” she stammered, gasping for breath just before her body exploded in orgasm.

I pushed her back down onto the bed, laying her flat on her stomach as I braced my hands on either side of her and continued fucking her with hard thrusts while she was still coming.

I wasn't far behind.

Just as her orgasm began to fade and she lay there with her eyes closed, taking my cock while letting out soft little moans, I came as well, pushing myself as deep as I could into her bare pussy, filling her with my cum.

“Julia!” I groaned, lying on top of her as my cock still spasmed inside her.

She only whimpered in response, still trying to catch her breath after her climax.

When I was finished, grinning, I pushed myself off her, pulled my cock out of her flushed pussy, and pulled her underwear back into place before smacking her ass one more time.

“Ready for your shift,” I said with a smirk.

“You think I would work all day like that?” she asked, looking at me.

“Yes.”

She groaned into her pillow, but I saw a shiver run through her body a moment later.

I flipped her over beneath me, leaning down to kiss her gently, a stark contrast to how I had just fucked her hard and fast moments before.

“Are you going to vanish for a few days again?” she asked softly when our lips parted.

“I am quite busy,” I replied. “And not only with women.”

“I know…” she murmured, looking away.

“Didn't you just want to live your life and have fun?” I asked.

She looked back at me but didn't answer, only letting out a soft sigh.

“I'll be back. As soon as I find some time, okay?” I asked.

“You promise?”

I kissed her first before replying, “What kind of idiot would pass up the chance to see you?”

“You mean fuck me?” she asked.

“That too,” I replied, flicking my gaze down to her still exposed tits.

“I should've started my shift already,” Julia replied.

I grabbed her and turned us around, landing on my back as her panty-covered crotch pressed against my still hard, exposed cock while her tits bounced above my head.

“I’m not keeping you here,” I said, repeating something I had said during our first time together.

“Not by force,” she replied with the same, smiling, before she sighed and climbed off me. “I should wash.”

“Or you could work like this,” I replied.

“You won't even be here,” she said.

“But I'll know.”

She closed her eyes, biting her lower lip as another shiver ran through her body. “God…” she muttered, getting off the bed.

It looked like she was about to say something more, but she only shook her head, starting to fix her clothes, instead of washing or changing.

When we were both decent again I joined her by the door, stopping her before she could open it. Pulling her against me, I raised her chin and kissed her once more.

“I’m tempted to throw you back onto the bed and take you again,” I muttered before pulling away slightly.

Julia simply stared at me, waiting, and I was pretty sure she wouldn't protest if I did. But she had her job, I had things to do, and if I let thoughts like that win, I'd never leave a bedroom again.

“Next time we need more time for each other,” I said, grabbing the doorknob.

“Just each other?” Julia asked.

“You miss my girlfriends?” I asked, smirking.

Julia flushed, opened the door, and walked out without another word. I followed her, my gaze dropping to her short skirt, which hid her perky ass and the thong keeping my cum inside her.

When we stepped back into the main room, we exchanged a quick goodbye before I joined Zoe and Azura, who had been patiently waiting, though the succubus looked at me with a knowing smirk.

“Shut up!” Julia gasped.

I looked over to see the other waitress giggling beside her, while Julia's face turned even redder than it had while we were fucking.

“Bye,” she said, waving at me before pulling the other waitress toward the kitchen.

“A nice chat?” Zoe asked with a grin.

“Yeah, though we didn't talk that much,” I replied as we stepped out of the tavern.

While walking home, I curiously checked the moods of my women.

[Zoe Drazathis - Super Horny, In Love, Happy][Azura - In Love, Happy, Aroused][Slime Object 13 (Peri) - Hungry]

First of all, it seemed that Peri was ready to take more mana again. And when it came to Zoe and Azura, rather than being jealous that I had just fucked another woman, one was super horny while the other was aroused.

Zoe's reaction didn't surprise me much, but I was a little surprised that Azura reacted that way as well. Unfortunately, I didn't expect we'd have a chance to do anything about it once we got home. It would most likely have to wait until the evening and our before-bed orgy.