episode_0022

I checked the bed where Gracia was sleeping. Instead of a mattress, it was tightly packed with straw-like material, covered with a large, yellowed blanket instead of a sheet, barely meeting the standard.

But to me, waking up on the sandy beach, this was quite comfortable.

I lay down next to Gracia and fell asleep together.

[Complete Recovery] certainly made my physical condition perfect without a flaw, but it seemed unable to alleviate the mental fatigue.

Fainting and sleep were definitely different. The nap was very sweet.

I dreamt of a man with devil horns, reciprocating what I had done to him, pinching my nipples and scratching my clitoris with his nails, leading to a climax.

“Ah!”

I frantically felt my pants. It’s not… wet, right? The sensation feels unpleasant, but it must be because of the dried seawater sticking to it. Probably.

I had never had nightmares before, but it seemed like my mental resilience was blocking even that. You worked harder than I thought.

I’m sorry for calling you an incompetent Jung Byeong-ryeon. But I won’t apologize. Hazel… no, I, Kiyoul, will not forget the incident at the nunnery.

Outside the log cabin, it was getting dark and noisy. Gracia was still asleep next to me.

-Knock, knock

“Are you awake, stranger?”

A pleasant, deep male voice accompanied the knocking.

“Oh, come in.”

Since Gracia was still asleep, I answered and straightened my clothes.

“No need to get up. You were adrift, right?”

A middle-aged man with a prominent chin, sharp nose, and attractive wrinkles that indicated his age entered the cabin carrying two plates.

With his clear T-zone, sharp jawline, and charming yet age-revealing wrinkles, he looked like the protagonist of an impossible mission series in a Hollywood movie.

Wouldn’t the red-haired Leandre priest age gracefully into this middle-aged man? But since he’s also a bad guy who sympathizes with the Common Sense Revolution, I’m sure those kind wrinkles of kindness won’t appear, and he’ll age into a frightening figure.

“Hello, are you the overseer of this mine?”

“A mine… it’s not that grand. This is a penal labor island.”

“A penal labor island?”

“Well, it’s not a term we use often. It refers to forcing criminals to work instead of locking them up in prison.”

My head spun. Two beauties had rolled into the den of criminals! While I was writhing in agony, the Hollywood actor-like man continued his explanation.

“A ship comes once every two months with new criminals and supplies. Since it came a month ago, you can’t leave here for two months.”

“In other words, the supplies are brought in according to the number of people. There’s no room to feed and house you two for free for two months. Once you recover, help with the work. If you help, during that time, the remaining people will share their hunting spoils with you.”

“All men. Including me, there are 48 of us. But I don’t think we’ll be treated badly. Since they’re criminals, they’re naturally under a binding spell. They can’t touch you without consent. Of course, if you both agree, I won’t stop you from enjoying it.”

“Eat rough food on an empty stomach and you’ll die. For now, just eat this soup and rest.”

The Hollywood actor was good at summarizing. After finishing his concise explanation, he left as if he had important matters to attend to.

I reluctantly woke up Gracia and we ate the soup together.

“So, Captain. Did you know this was a place like a prison island?”

Grecia seemed to be really hungry as she hastily drank the soup and finished it all. I also ate without leaving anything behind. It was corn soup, and it was really delicious. I wanted to eat more, but they say that if you overeat after starving for three days, your stomach will burst and you’ll die. Scary.

Anyway, we shared the situation before going back to sleep.

“Yes. It’s a highly confidential matter in the kingdom. Our Medici family has a close relationship with the royal family, so we knew about it.”

“Then is there no way to return to the continent from here? The captain said we have to wait two months for a ship to arrive.”

In response to my concern, Grecia also sighed.

“It’s a tricky situation. The distance between where our ship stopped and here is too far from the continent or the usual routes, so even if we send out a distress signal, there’s no guarantee anyone will catch it.”

Grecia continued speaking.

“Moreover, there’s another strange thing. The point where our ship stopped and this place is not a location that can be reached in just three days, even if we were swept away by a fast current.”

“Hmm! Huhuhu!”

As if having something to say about that, one of the tentacles on my shoulder grabbed and exclaimed.

“Oh? You said that?… Come to think of it, you mentioned that you brought me here to use me as a hostage. Did the captain bring you here too?”

“Huhuhu!”

Nodding its head, the tentacle creature.

“Are you faster than the ship?”

“Huhu… Huhu!”

Nodding its head, the creature proudly extended four tentacles forward.

Four times faster than the ship?

Come to think of it, if this little guy hadn’t dragged me along swimming, I would have been rescued on the ship, right? It’s not even a storm. This little guy is the worst, isn’t he?

I playfully pulled the creature’s head in different directions.

“Huhu. Huhu!”

Since it seemed to enjoy it, I just let go.

“Hey, Hazel, is it just me, or is this octopus-like creature I see not some hallucination due to my mental state? Surely you can see this creature too, right, Hazel?”

Ah, so that’s why you haven’t shown any interest in the creature so far. Because it only appears in your eyes. The captain had a cute side too.

After finishing our meal, we decided to talk to the captain again tomorrow and fell asleep.

By the way, I asked the creature what it could eat to give it dinner, and it said that apart from specialty foods, it only needed sunlight and water. Was it really photosynthesizing? Is that why it brought us to this sunny and hot place?

The next morning, fully recovered, Grecia and I were guided to a fairly large building in the center of the village.

It was called a restaurant and community center. It was the most important building in the village where people had breakfast and dinner, and enjoyed leisure time after work.

“Excuse me.”

As we entered the building, we saw busy men moving around. A group eating breakfast in a hurry, another group preparing mining equipment to go to the mine, and a busy kitchen where food was being served and dishes were being washed.

Perhaps due to the strange pheromones they emitted or the sudden change in environment, both Grecia and I went into heat at the same time.

A bright red heart engraved on our necks. I could feel my heart beating faster and blood rushing through my body.

[Abnormal state confirmed. Heat, Maajoamkae Lv2, Queen Lv1 granted]

It had been a while since the status window appeared, and I wasn’t too happy about it.

It’s as awkward as unexpectedly having your period in public while wearing white underwear. In this world, I was glad I didn’t have a period, but what’s with the heat cycle, what’s with it?

As Grecia and I were flustered, all the men’s eyes were on us.

“Hey, they’re really women!”

“They’re both so pretty!”

“Ah, both of them are in heat, but?”

“Of course, that’s how it is, damn it.”

“I’ll pass. If I have sex with a woman in heat before work, I won’t have the energy to work.”

“But it’s been a while since we’ve had a woman. It’s a shame to waste the opportunity.”

“Do criminals only work when they feel like it? Let’s meet our quota quickly and do it in the evening!”

What’s going on? I feel really bad.

It seemed like they were confident that they could have sex whenever they wanted, and that Grace and I would naturally comply with it.

“Ugh. Finally, tonight, my, my virgin…”

…Well, at least he’s confident. Please, Captain Grace. Oh, really.

As time passed, the men left as if judging us, leaving only the kitchen staff and the handsome Hollywood manager in the restaurant and clubhouse.

“Heat is inevitable. Because of the minerals handled on this island, women are always in heat.”

“Huh? Isn’t heat a blessing from the goddess? Why because of minerals…”

I asked, trying to ignore the heat rising in my body. My head felt fuzzy.

“Hey. I’m the one who manages our kids… I mean these criminals, not a scholar.”

“All I know is that women go into heat when they get close to this mineral. They probably haven’t touched the mineral directly, but since the men here wear it every day, they must be influenced by it.”

“But isn’t that a good thing? There are plenty of men to relieve the heat, and these men are under a binding spell that prevents them from harassing you. They miraculously saved their lives at sea, so enjoy it for two months.”

“But make sure to help with the work. Got it? Otherwise, I’ll kick you out. Managing the reserve supplies is directly related to the lives of 50 people here. There’s no room for mistakes. Not even for outsiders.”

“Yes. I’ll work hard.”

I replied in a dazed tone to his command. The moment I thought about helping with the work, I felt dizzyingly good. I could feel my panties getting damp.

…Oh no! It’s because of the abnormal state of heat.

By the way, why is Grace so quiet?

As I turned to look, she was rubbing her thighs and engaging in a similar self-pleasuring act. Oh please, Captain.

But it wasn’t good to let things flow like water. It felt like the sexual resistance was disappearing. At this rate, I might end up spreading my legs without thinking, just like Grace.

Of course, I don’t have any grand reasons for wanting to protect my chastity, and if I like a man, I want to do it too.

In terms of looks, both the Leandri priestess and the Hollywood actor in front of me are my type to the point where I could get wet just by looking at them.

But I believe that buildup is important. I want to save lives, experience sweet events, build romantic trust, and then have our first night together.

I haven’t been reading romance novels for over 10 years for nothing.

“You seem to have prejudices against women, but just because I’m a woman doesn’t mean I want to be with any man. I won’t be doing that with any man while I’m here. I hope you understand that. Of course, I’ll work hard on the tasks you assign. That’s a different story. Ugh.”

…Why are you mixing in a nasal sound, you annoying idiot!

The Hollywood actor manager was the first to close his mouth at my outburst.

“…For now, only eat half of your breakfast. We had soup yesterday, so we should start today with news. And after the meal, look around the island and find something you can do. I’ll ask you about your plans for tonight after dinner.”

…Oh, he’s escaped. Is he running away right now?

The manager quickly left the restaurant.

As Greysia rubbed her thigh, hoping that the owner would not take away her virginity, she watched him leave. Then, turning her gaze towards the kitchen staff, she was now showcasing her vagina.

“Seoljang-nim, the milky-white goddess Soria, I was wrong. I won’t leave hate comments or engage in sponsor terror anymore. So please don’t be angry and just send me to the fantasy world where I fight dragons, I’ll fight hard, okay?”