Chapter 43 Sisters’ Pledge
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
A strange feeling washed over her. Her body was drawn to the man, yet her mind could not look away from the golden knight. These were the women who served Kurage-dono.
The knight stood before her with a strong presence, while the maid tended to the man without a word, acting as if she did not care. One behaved in a friendly way, the other pretended to ignore her. Yet both kept their focus on her without pause. It made sense. Even if a skill forced the body to obey, no one could trust a person’s heart without speaking to them. How she behaved toward their seniors would shape how she would be treated.
Suzuri rose and turned her back to Kurage’s master. Her new body wore not a single thread, but she chose not to cover herself with darkness. She crossed the young knight’s reach and sat down in front of her, keeping a distance where the knight’s blade could touch. Her back stayed straight as if she sat before a noble.
Still in seiza, she showed her bare breasts and the mark of her bond without shame. Her eyes moved from the golden knight, who held her sword like a guard, to the maid beside her, who watched like a second in command. Suzuri then bowed deeply toward the sleeping master.
”Nice to meet you. My name is Suzuri,” she said softly. “You saved me from danger, and I cannot thank you enough.”
She lifted her head and sat tall again, making no effort to hide her body. Her gaze fixed on the maid, who now sat with a straight back and met her eyes. Even here, tied by a sinful skill, there was room for manners. Or maybe it was because of it. Their acts showed that desire forced by a skill was a reward, and the bond was only a sign of belonging to their group. On top of respect stood brave acts, and being allowed to join them was more than she ever hoped for after losing hope of life.
”I do not know much about magic or skills,” she said. “But I understand this mark is a way to bind the soul. Now that I have taken this hand, I will give all I can to help our master reach his wish. Please guide me.”
The mark on her lower belly linked to her soul through the keiraku (spirit vein). When she focused on it, the sign glowed faintly. She bowed again while staying calm, and felt the air around the seniors soften.
”Oh? Oh-ho!” the golden knight said with a bright smile. “You are just as that person said. Loyal, serious, smart, brave, and you know your place. My evaluation is full marks! Ashley, what do you think?”
”I would not dare to go against your view, hime-sama,” Ashley said with a gentle smile. “But I feel we can be close, and that gives me peace.”
Relief touched Suzuri’s chest. She had been accepted. Or so she thought, until one word struck her. The maid had called the golden knight “hime-sama”. So this awe-inspiring knight was a princess. A royal here, in the royal capital dungeon.
Yet Suzuri had never heard of her. It was unthinkable that someone strong enough to reach records with them would not be famous among the royal family. That meant only one thing. She could not believe it. She did not want to believe it. She turned to the princess, voice shaking.
”F-forgive me… may I ask your name? And your house?”
No anger came. But the princess’s smile grew firm. They had not found her by chance. They had known who she was, how she had turned to stone, and still captured her soul. Long enough had passed for tales of the lost scout to spread. It meant her leader had never tried to save her.
”I… I’m…” the princess began. Suzuri’s body shook. She needed to ask, but her mind ran in circles. The princess seemed to understand she had seen the truth. The princess nodded once, then turned to Ashley.
”Ashley, take Yuuri back to rest. I will speak with Suzuri and then return.”
”Of course,” Ashley said, bowing to Suzuri as well.
They were likely camping near the stairs or on the fifty-seventh floor. A team this skilled would gain strong blessings. Suzuri expected Ashley to lift the man with ease. But Ashley placed a hand on him, and both vanished like mist.
Suzuri stared in shock. She turned to the golden knight, who now grinned like a child with a clever trick.
”Wh-what was that!?” Suzuri cried.
”Hehe. Amazing, right? They returned to our hideout. Only we can enter it,” the princess said.
Suzuri must have looked foolish, because the princess laughed even more. Then Suzuri understood the odd feeling she had since earlier. Their packs were too small. No one could travel the maze with only light weapons, armor, and a small hainanō (small pack). But if they could store supplies in a place only they could enter at any time…
”T-that’s not fair!” she cried.
The skill gave a huge advantage. In a maze, one could only carry so much: food, water, weapons, armor, tools, and space for treasure. But this skill removed most limits. It must have limits, yet reaching the fifty-eighth floor with only three people proved its worth.
”I think so too,” the princess said. “But thanks to Yuuri having this skill, Ashley and I lived, and you lived too. And we servants also share its gift.”
”Yuuri-sama… that is our master’s name…♡”
She had not known it in the dark place where her soul was bound. Now she finally learned their master’s name. With that noble name came her new place.
—servant, a bound follower.
A shiver ran across her skin. They were not equals. The skill forced a final bond. She had felt it, but now even the name held that truth. Yet this princess accepted the name with pride. It meant their master might be strict but would never treat a servant with cruelty.
The memory of the master’s touch in the dark rose, and her heart believed her guess.
(I must do my best so Yuuri-sama will trust me too!)
Suzuri clenched her fists without thinking, then blushed as she noticed Marina watching her.
”S-so, you said you had words for me… wh-what did you need to tell me?” she asked, trying to hide her shame by speeding the talk.
The golden knight did not answer. Instead, she stepped closer, slow and steady, until she stood right before Suzuri and held her gaze.
”K-Knight…?” Suzuri whispered.
Marina’s body began to shimmer, the same sign Ashley had shown before leaving. Suzuri stared as the golden glow vanished.
”What…? H-how…?” she breathed.
”I saw Yuuri throw things into the space,” Marina said with pride. “This was my first try, but it was easier than I thought.”
She puffed out her chest, and her large breasts bounced with the motion. Suzuri had thought she was gone, but Marina stood there—completely naked and smiling with her hands on her hips.
”W-wait… what are you doing?” Suzuri asked, lost.
”You were the only one naked. You even stepped into my reach on purpose to show trust. So as a sign of trust from me too… let’s be naked together,” Marina said with a bright grin.
Suzuri could not read her intent. Even if they were alone in a safe part of the maze, this was still the maze, not a private room. Suzuri was naked only because of the accident and duty. But a noble showing her bare body without shame was beyond anything she expected.
”Um… may I ask… you are a hime-sama, right?” Suzuri whispered.
”Call me Marina,” she said with a wink. “We can speak of my house later. Right now, it is only us servants here. Why feel shy?”
Marina stood proud in her skin. Suzuri found her eyes drawn to her. She had a strong, trained body like a warrior, full of power from her core to her fingers. Yet she also had soft curves like a young woman, and her breasts were full and high. The same mark as Suzuri’s rested on her lower belly. Suzuri had called it a sinner’s sign earlier, but Marina seemed proud of it.
”B-but it is careless… and not very proper…” Suzuri said, shaking off her stray thoughts and trying to warn her.
Marina did not listen. She stepped forward, wrapped her arm around Suzuri’s waist, and pulled her close.
Their bare skin touched. Their breasts, too big for their frames, pressed together and sank into each other. Their nipples, hard from the cool air, met and slid.
”Hyah…! Marina-dono… it’s so soft and warm… but it’s very embarrassing♡” Suzuri gasped.
”Hm, our chests are about the same,” Marina teased. “Oh, then Yuuri will love yours too♡”
Suzuri’s heart jumped at the master’s name. Marina was beautiful and would draw any man’s eyes. If Marina received such deep love from Yuuri, then maybe Suzuri would too. Heat rose low in her belly at the thought, and she leaned in to hold Marina back.
”You look like my twin. Our chests, our shoulders, our hips, even our crotch tattoos match. Heeeey♡” Marina laughed.
”T-twins? I could never— ah! W-what…?♡ My belly— inside— something is moving in my womb♡” Suzuri cried.
Their marks pressed together. A light pulse of magic flowed from Marina. It shaped itself inside Suzuri and squeezed her womb tight, like the master’s touch in the dark.
”Listen well,” Marina said softly. “We cannot live without Yuuri now. So we servants must help each other, even with our lives. We are like sisters.”
”Ahh… I am honored♡ To be cared for like this…♡” Suzuri gasped.
The magic did not stop. It teased her womb again and again. She looked up for help, but Marina’s golden eyes sparkled with challenge.
Suzuri understood. She had to answer. A servant had to use her new body’s power. She searched inside herself and sent her own magic to Marina’s womb.
”Kufufu, not bad, but still weak♡ Come on, call me Marina-oneechan♡” Marina coaxed.
”Nh… haah♡ B-but I was born first…♡” Suzuri protested as she tried to push back.
Even if their bodies looked the same age now, Suzuri was older before the stone sleep. She attacked with pride, but her guard slipped. Marina’s magic struck from a new angle, and Suzuri soon lost control.
”Hey, hey♡ You’re slowing♡ Say it already♡ Call me big sister♡” Marina sang.
”Ahh♡ I can’t♡ I’m losing♡ I’ll be Marina-dono’s little sister♡”
The fight ended fast. Suzuri could not keep hold of the magic inside Marina. Her whole body shook under the waves of pleasure.
”I g-give up♡ Marina-nee-sama♡ p-please forgive me♡” she cried.
”Aww, cute♡ Good girl, Suzuri. I’ll let you finish♡” Marina said.
The magic inside Suzuri squeezed tight, both in her womb and across her body. Her end came fast.
”Haa♡ Ahh♡ I’m coming♡ Marina-nee-sama♡ haaa… aaahhh♡♡”
Her body shook in release. She leaned into Marina’s arms and breathed hard. It was weaker than Yuuri’s love, but it was still a true defeat. She understood now. Birth order meant nothing. In this group under their master, the one who lived longer as a servant was the elder.
”Are you alright, Suzuri?” Marina asked, giving her a hand.
Suzuri took it. The warmth in Marina’s smile pushed away the loneliness she had felt since waking from stone.
”Yes… Marina-dono,” she said softly.
”Oh? Not calling me big sister after all?” Marina teased.
Suzuri blushed. Even if she had spoken the word in heat, she needed time before using it with meaning.
”P-please allow me a little time…”
Marina sighed with playful drama. “I was always the youngest. I’m happy to finally have a little sister.”
”It is an honor. I will work hard so I can call you sister soon,” Suzuri said.
Marina seemed pleased. She smiled warmly.
”Then, let’s go home. To our place—Familial Workshop!”
She took Suzuri’s hand. The world broke into tiny pieces of light around them. Suzuri watched with wonder.
”There really is a skill like this…” Suzuri whispered.
”You’ll be more amazed later,” Marina said. “What I showed you—the servant gifts and this return—are only a small part of Yuuri’s skill.”
Suzuri felt a small sting of envy at Marina’s pride, but her heart beat faster at the thought of sharing that secret.
Notes:
• Kurage – A jelly-like monster that produced magic and restrained Suzuri in the darkness, it showed intelligence in battle and used tentacles to outwit and capture its target.
• Suzuri – A scout who braved the labyrinth and lured a petrifying monster to protect her friends, she endured long isolation while frozen in stone and relied on inner magic to preserve her sense of self.
• Ashley – Count’s daughter, royal attendant, has a crush on Yuuri.
• Marina – First Princess of Restea—needs labyrinth escort.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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