Orion greeted the giants briefly before leaving, feeling a bit worn out from the continuous battles. Once back in his tent, he quickly fell asleep.
As the night grew colder, Lysinthia thoughtfully covered him with furs and then curled up beside him to sleep.
Over time, Lysinthia had developed a unique attachment to Orion, always wanting to be by his side. Yet, she felt a twinge of anxiety, knowing she hadn't yet evolved into a human form, which meant she couldn't fully engage in intimacy.
...
Orion slept soundly and had a dream where he met a beautiful dark elf maiden in the forest.
They fell in love at first sight and decided to make love in the woods.
The elf was petite, and Orion's erect cock was nearly as tall as she was.
To make love, Orion lay on the ground while the elf wrapped her legs around his cock, climbing up like a pole dancer.
But for some reason, Orion's member seemed slippery, and no matter how the elf climbed, she kept sliding back down.
So, for almost the entire night, the elf maiden slid up and down his cock, which felt perpetually slick.
...
On the next day, Orion awoke to find Lysinthia clutching his member. She had fallen asleep, her mouth still wrapped around the head of his cock, with traces of saliva at the corners.
Orion realized what had happened in his dream. Lysinthia must have noticed his erection in his sleep and, wanting to please him, had spent the night giving him oral pleasure.
Orion understood Lysinthia's feelings. She felt insecure about not being able to please him like a normal woman, so she compensated with her oral skills.
"When I complete the bloodline trial, I'll find a way to help her strengthen herself, so she feels secure."
Gently, Orion lifted Lysinthia off his cock and dressed before stepping outside.
Opening the tent, he was taken aback.
"Holy shit, who piled all this stuff at my door?"
There were various furs and jerky, along with some peculiar items.
[Tiger Testicles]
Description: A trophy taken from a tiger; consuming it can boost your body's hormones and enhance your sexual performance.
...
[Maiden's Panties]
Description: Your heroic deeds have earned the tribe's admiration. This is a token of affection from a giant maiden. If you choose to wear these panties on your head and run a lap around the tribe, the maiden will move into your tent to live with you.
...
[A Letter from the Succubus Tribe]
Description: Your prowess has spread through the Black Forest. The Succubus Tribe sees you as a true warrior and offers a common succubus maiden to marry you if you wish.
...
Succubi are similar in size to giants, known for their beauty and skill in lovemaking. It's said they can provide men with unparalleled pleasure.
Moreover, succubi are loyal creatures. Though they enjoy seducing men, they remain chaste until they find a partner, to whom they are eternally faithful.
"A succubus is a good choice, but a common one isn't enough. Only a true succubus royal is worthy of being my woman!"
As Orion mused, Lysinthia awoke, slithering out of the tent.
Seeing the array of 'gifts,' Lysinthia was equally surprised, exclaiming, "Master, as the hero who drove away the Tiger Tribe, you've truly saved us all! These must be their tokens of gratitude."
"Sort through them, and return anything useless," Orion said, waving his hand. "Keep a small portion of the jerky and furs, and send the rest to the warehouse."
"Understood, Master." Lysinthia, with a gentle gaze, efficiently managed the resources at the door, acting as a competent steward.
Though she secretly wished to keep everything, knowing Orion's indifference to material wealth, she refrained from expressing her desires as a servant.
Then Orion added, "You can keep some consumables, and if there's anything you like, feel free to choose a couple of items."
The serpent girl hesitated, "I-I don't need anything..."
"It's fine, take what you like. I allow you to pick two things."
With Orion's permission, Lysinthia's face lit up with joy, her admiration and dependence on him growing stronger.
"I must evolve into a human form soon, so I can please Master with my body!"
Lysinthia rummaged through the pile and quickly found two items.
[Breast Enlargement Potion]
Description: An alchemical potion that, when applied to the chest, can increase breast size.
...
[Giant Carnivorous Plant Stamen]
Description: A Black Forest specialty, consuming it can accelerate body evolution.
...
Lysinthia chose quickly, both items aimed at pleasing Orion.
Meanwhile, Orion sat inside his tent.
The gentle breeze rustled the tent's flaps as he focused on the Survivor's Chest before him, a reward from his recent Abyss adventure.
"I wonder what good stuff I'll get this time."
He slowly opened the chest. A soft glow revealed a peculiar pet egg inside.
"A pet egg?"
Orion was surprised.
Pet eggs were rare treasures.
He carefully picked up the egg, feeling its warmth and the faint heartbeat within.
He immediately accessed the system panel to check the egg's attributes.
Pet Egg
Type: ???
Quality: Hero
Origin: Abyss
Status: Unhatched
Description: Requires the blood of a bloodline warrior to activate hatching.
"Cool, it's a hero-level pet egg!"