The Freed S*aves Became Obsessed

Chapter 92

Karamir tilted his head back and looked up at the sky.

A god-like figure had appeared, creating an illusion of a natural disaster. For a yokai to reveal themselves in broad daylight meant they had enough confidence in their power.

This horse yokai was one of the Twelve O-Wi Ghosts.

Like the corrupted monk, it was one of the great yokai sent to suppress Lin, brought forth by the heavens’ command. When the corrupted monk failed, this yokai took over the task and arrived here.

As the name suggests, the Twelve O-Wi Ghosts are yokai derived from the Twelve Zodiac Animals, with this particular yokai representing the horse.

She fit right into the theme of Bestia, the land of beastfolk.

Which animal appeared was random. The most difficult opponent was the dragon (the jin of the twelve), while the others were more or less manageable. The appearance of the horse yokai, one of the Twelve, wasn’t too bad in comparison.

‘Though her appearance now is unexpected.’

Just as Karamir was facing off against Hilda, the sudden arrival of one of the Twelve O-Wi Ghosts threw everything into chaos. The appearance of a yokai, equivalent to a disaster, sent the citizens trembling to the ground in fear.

Even Hilda’s usual confidence disappeared as she sensed the danger.

"Tch. This isn’t just misfortune anymore."

Karamir agreed entirely.

If you counted that as misfortune, getting hit by bird droppings from the sky wouldn’t even make the list.

"Right? There’s no way my Lin could have summoned such a monster."

"If she’s not just a regular fox but a Gumiho, that’s a different story."

"That’s true."

With the growing belief that Lin was indeed a Gumiho, Karamir didn’t bother to deny it any further. Besides, even if he did, no one would believe him now. Fortunately, Hilda was no longer able to focus solely on Lin.

Hilda’s head was pounding with heat.

The recent plague had solidified her belief that Lin was not a simple Hongho but a full-fledged Gumiho. Yuha, that old fox, had hidden this from her, likely because they were both legendary foxes.

She had come to hunt the Gumiho before it was too late, only to find one of the Twelve O-Wi Ghosts here as well. One was difficult enough to handle, but now there were two great yokai.

Could the entire strength of the kingdom stop them? Bestia was on the brink of fading into history, regressing to a time when beasts ruled.

Hilda glared at the horse yokai, but the yokai didn’t even acknowledge her presence, focusing solely on Lin.

"Gumiho, I bear you no personal grudge, but I cannot defy the command of the heavens."

"What are you babbling about?" Lin retorted, summoning flames as she prepared for battle.

A three-way standoff.

Tension filled the air, ready to explode into a fight at any moment.

Whoosh!

Suddenly, a whirlwind blew in from somewhere, scattering objects and forcing people to shield their faces. The dark clouds in the sky seemed to be sucked back into the heavens and disappeared.

"This place really is a den of yokai."

Lightly landing on the rooftop of a nearby building, like a feather, was a fox wearing a straw hat with a veil that obscured her face.

For most ordinary citizens, even perceiving her presence was difficult, but those who knew her recognized the figure immediately. It was the legendary fox spirit, Cheonho Yuha.

"Yuha...!" Hilda growled, glaring at her.

Yuha met her gaze calmly, nodding slightly in acknowledgment. A minimal gesture of respect.

"Cheonho, why do you defy the will of the heavens?" the horse yokai spoke.@@@@

It was one of the Twelve O-Wi Ghosts.

However, such a powerful blessing couldn’t be earned through ordinary means, not even by making a large donation.

Only those chosen by Iris could receive her brilliant blessing, and the minimum requirement was purity.

Unicorns were notorious for their temperamental nature but were exceptionally kind to virgins. Both the master and the slave had to remain pure for Iris to grant her blessing.

Many players often used her blessings when venturing into difficult dungeons or fighting bosses, as they provided a considerable stat boost, not just extra damage against horse monsters.

But not many players could actually use it. Most couldn’t resist their desires and engaged in... certain activities with their slaves.

‘But I’m different.’

Karamir had never once engaged in any intimate activity with his slaves. In fact, his succubus slave had never been fully liberated because of it.

He cherished his slaves and never laid a hand on them. How could he?

He was sure of it.

"Ugh, it reeks of filth. Get lost."

Until Iris, looking at him as if he were scum, scrunched up her face in disgust.

Her insult left Karamir completely taken aback.

"W-wait, what are you talking about? There’s no one as clean and virtuous as me!"

"You reek of stale fluids. Guards, throw these filthy things out."

"W-wait a second!"

He wasn’t even given a chance to explain or understand the situation. Karamir was dragged out of the cathedral by the guards.

Even after rolling across the ground, he couldn’t bring himself to get up. Lying there, spread out on the floor, he replayed her words in his head.

‘Impure... filth?’

Me?

I, who have never even experienced the slightest hint of sex?

Karamir swore to whatever gods there were that he had never done anything of the sort. But the fact that Iris, a unicorn who could sense purity, had called him filthy was irrefutable.

Which left him with only one conclusion.

‘Damn you, Karamir, you bastard!’

It wasn’t self-deprecation.

He was cursing the original owner of this body.

The body Karamir had possessed had been tainted long before he came into it. He had never stood a chance of receiving Iris’s blessing from the beginning.

How unfair could life be?

It wouldn’t have been as bad if he had at least enjoyed it.

As Karamir lay there in shock, Lin timidly approached him.

"I’m sorry, Master. It’s all my fault..."

Looking downcast, she blamed herself for the situation, thinking it was her misfortune that had caused it. Such a kind-hearted soul.

Karamir forced a smile as he reassured her.

"It’s okay. This has nothing to do with you, Lin."

How could it be your fault?

It’s the fault of this body that led such a debauched, promiscuous life.

Now, I’ll have to face the consequences without the pleasure.