Holy Kingdom – Transaction (1)

-Bang!

Everyone’s gaze instantly shifted toward the door at Ian’s sudden appearance.

“”!!””

The priests, who were naked, instinctively covered their lower bodies in surprise,

-Creak.

“Haaah….”

“W-what the hell!”

The priest who had been violating Lena froze mid-thrust, his back stiffening.

‘Disgusting.’

Ian frowned as he took in the explicit scene before him. Though he’d anticipated this sight before entering, witnessing it firsthand felt entirely different.

One priest quickly stepped forward and greeted Ian.

“Welcome. Have you come to join in the fun?”

The priest pointed behind him. Ian followed the gesture to see Lena trembling beneath a man.

“Ugh… Haa… Good….”

Her skin was caked with dried semen, her entire body bruised. Even her belly appeared slightly swollen.

‘If she’s lost her mind, this could be problematic….’

Ian gazed at her with concern in his eyes-not for Lena’s well-being, but for his own agenda.

‘All my efforts might go to waste.’

He worried he wouldn’t extract useful information from her. If Lena, central to the entire incident, had already broken, everything would spiral out of control.

As Ian silently stared at Lena, the priest awkwardly scratched his head.

“Haha… My apologies for the presumptuous question. Your reason for being here is obvious. I tried her earlier-she’s no joke. Pretty face, tight holes. Put up a fight at first, but some… discipline made her obedient.”

The priest began gently ushering Ian out.

“Anyway… You should come back in a few hours. We got here first, so… Taking turns is best for everyone, right?”

“Hah.”

To think he’d be equated with these lust-driven fools. Ian sneered contemptuously.

“Do I look like a beast like you?”

“…Excuse me?”

The sudden insult put the priests on guard.

“…State your identity.”

“Right-you’re not dressed as temple personnel.”

They belatedly noticed Ian’s attire bore no resemblance to that of holy knights or priests.

“You don’t need to know who I am.”

Ian had no intention of revealing himself. Instead, he mocked their current state.

“Priests serving the Goddess, gathered to gang-rape a woman? How vulgar.”

“…We’re punishing a bitch who colluded with demons. However you got here, we’ve nothing to be ashamed of.”

Traitors who’d aided demons deserved execution. Instead, the Holy Kingdom used them as outlets for their clergy’s desires-a righteous act of justice in their eyes.

‘…Not entirely illogical, I suppose.’

Ian nodded in understanding before continuing sarcastically.

“Using demon-affiliated women as fuck toys. Amusing. Still, watching priests gang-rape someone isn’t pleasant.”

“What we do is none of your-“

“Why keep this secret? You desperately blocked outsiders earlier.”

“That’s-“

“Does the Holy Kingdom capture female demons too? Horrifying to imagine.”

“….”

The priests fell silent under Ian’s pointed remarks.

“I’ll overlook your peculiar sexual preferences. I didn’t come here for an ethics debate. So…”

Ian extended his palm.

“Why’s he holding out his-?”

“…Magic?!”

As priests scrambled to defend themselves,

“You fucking madman!”

“Everyone, holy sp-“

-Thud.

-Thud.

They collapsed before completing their spells.

Ian stepped over their limp bodies toward Lena. He kicked away the priest atop her.

-Thump.

With the bulky man gone, Lena’s ravaged nakedness became fully visible.

‘They really went to town.’

Shaking his head, Ian nudged Lena awake with his foot.

“Hey. Wake up.”

“Ugh… Ah….”

Lena merely moaned, still incoherent.

Ian had no patience to wait. He chose a rougher method.

“Snap out of it.”

-Slap!

“Eek?!”

The sharp strike made Lena’s eyes fly open.

“Good. Not completely broken yet.”

“Wh-who….”

Dazed, Lena stared blankly before recognition dawned.

“You’re the one who attacked us in the garden back then…!”

“Get your facts straight. I didn’t attack you; you attacked me first. I exercised self-defense. Had I been the aggressor, you’d be rotting underground by now.”

“Ugh….”

Unable to refute this, Lena bit her lip.

She finally sighed and apologized.

“Hoo… The garden incident was entirely our fault. I’m truly sorry.”

“Don’t worry. I’m used to idiots’ antics. Though you’re quite a sight.”

Ian pressed his palm against her swollen belly.

-Squelch.

A stream of cloudy fluid gushed from Lena’s vagina as if squeezing a water bottle.

“Haaah?!”

Lena’s back arched-whether in pain or pleasure was unclear.

“From trying to seduce the Hero with your body to becoming an actual whore after he discarded you. Pathetic.”

“Huff… Did you come just to mock me?”

Lena stared incredulously at Ian’s sudden appearance and insults.

“I know you’re Ian from the Magic Tower. The ‘Magic Tower Lord’s disciple’.”

“Oh? So you’ve got a brain beneath that lust-filled skull. Thought you were just a bitch in heat.”

“…Tell me. Did you come for my body like the others?”

Fear tinged Lena’s eyes after endless violations by countless men.

“Hah. A semen-stained rag used by dozens? No interest. If I wanted that, I’d have joined these priests instead of knocking them out.”

“…Such elegant phrasing.”

Though humiliated, Lena seemed slightly relieved his intentions weren’t sexual.

“Enough chatter. Composed now?”

“The slap and insults pissed me off… but yes, I’m fully awake.”

“Good.”

Ian cut to the chase.

“I’m here to help you.”

“R-really? You’ll help me?”

“Yes. Tell me everything you know.”

‘Finally, I’ll uncover the truth.’

Ian waited expectantly. The incident involving the Pope and Hero’s party had shaken not just the Grand Temple but the entire Holy Kingdom. Even as an outsider, he was curious-especially if it could be used as a dagger against the Pope.

After a pause, Lena spoke.

“Before answering… Why help me? You’ve no reason to. And attacking priests….”

She glanced at the unconscious priests. Assaulting clergy within the Grand Temple was suicidal for most.

“They’ll kill us if this gets out. You came to help but caused more trouble. What were you thinking?”

“You know I’m the Magic Tower Lord’s disciple. Think I can’t handle cleanup?”

Ian brimmed with confidence. ‘These Holy Kingdom fools won’t remember a thing.’

“Stop worrying and answer my questions.”

“Then tell me why you came. What made you seek the truth?”

“None of your business. Just answer.”

“…No.”

Ian stared in disbelief.

“What? Do you not grasp your situation?”

“I know it’s dire. But I won’t obey blindly without knowing your motives. I’m sick of being used.”

“You dare reject help in this state? You’re insane.”

“That’s my line. I don’t want your humiliating ‘help’.”

“…Then I’ll leave.”

‘This woman doesn’t understand her position.’

Furious, Ian stood and marched toward the door.

-Stomp. Stomp.

He paused at the threshold, hesitating before glancing back.

“Nice meeting you.”

Lena waved farewell cheerfully.

‘Gods, this is maddening.’

Ian’s insides burned with frustration.