118th
Sodomora, the city of pleasure and the goddess’s holy warrior
118 ? Sodomora, the city of pleasure and the Goddess’s Templar #2
Venus.
Goddess of beauty and love.
She is also the goddess of lust and sexual desire.
Was the famous anecdote about her written in the encyclopedia as being about having an affair with the warrior god Mars, leaving her husband behind?
A woman who symbolizes beauty and love and a man who is the warrior of warriors. If they match well, it is a good combination.
That’s probably why the relationship between the Mars Guild and the Venus Temple was quite good.
If you were to choose the temple that has the most interaction with the Mars Guild, it would not be an exaggeration to say that first is the Temple of Pluto (Underground Labyrinth) and second is the Temple of Venus.
“When carrying out a request from the Mars Guild, sometimes you can receive a token of the Venus Temple instead of a reward.”
After hearing Malco’s story, I thought I knew how he had managed to get tickets to the Temple of Venus.
If the Minerva Guild was concerned about the welfare of its members by having a great in-house restaurant, then the Mars Guild was implementing welfare in this way.
… .
When I think about it, it seems like it would really boost the spirits of adventurers.
“Ahem, then I’ll just go for a tour. I’ll just look around.”
“That’s right. No one said anything.”
Anyway, after having a few drinks, we went out into the street and walked towards the central street where the Temple of Venus is.
“What the heck, that bunch of bastards.”
“There are barbarians, elves, and even a really big goblin.”
“You’re not a goblin, you seem human. You’re carrying a stringed instrument on your back.”
“I don’t know, let’s not make eye contact. It’ll just cause trouble.”
The trio of a large Samaritan, a skinny elf, and a ridiculously funny musician had a way of capturing people’s attention.
To be honest, I was a little uncomfortable, but I was drunk and couldn’t suppress my strangely excited heart, so I didn’t have time to pay attention to those stares.
The temple of Venus.
I had heard stories about that place since the days when I was a slave and rolled around on this floor. But I didn’t know exactly what kind of place it was.
As I mentioned earlier, it seems that they are very selective about the believers who are allowed to enter.
I’ve always wondered what kind of place it was, and this time I had the chance to visit it in person. I wonder if there’s anything more fun than this when I’m bored.
Of course, I’m not going to go and do anything, I’m just going to observe. I mean, observe and learn. It’s a very healthy and academic activity.
“Kuhaha, this is only my second time here, but I still get nervous every time I come here.”
After walking for a few dozen minutes, I arrived at a building dedicated to the goddess Venus on the temple street in the center of the city.
A tall, isosceles triangle roof with marble columns.
And looking at the fountain and beautiful flowers in the garden, it was clear that this was indeed a place to worship God.
The grand and majestic sight and the sight of butterflies fluttering about was enough to make even my pounding heart sink a little and become solemn.
“Sval, why are there swans flying around in the garden?”
I was absolutely amazed by the sight of swans preening their feathers in a small pond in the garden.
I feel like it would be nice to go for a walk with Luna.
It was actually a popular dating spot, with couples happily chatting and walking around here and there.
If you only look at its appearance, who would think that this is a place where people do such things?
“The swan is the symbol of the goddess Venus. But I can see what you are thinking, brother. Are you intimidated by the splendidness of the building?”
At that moment, Malko spoke to me from next to me, startling me and bringing me out of my reverie.
“Dude, you little shit, you know how to use mind-reading magic?”
“What kind of sorcery? What is that? Anyway, the temple of Venus in Sodomora is so powerful that it cannot be compared to other cities. It is because its patron, Baron Fleur, is a fervent follower of Venus.”
Baron Fleur?
I too had heard of the name Baron Fleur.
It was said that one of the nobles who asked the owner of the Nymph Wing Inn why Echo’s breasts had grown was Baron Fleur.
And the man I was supposed to meet in secret at a secret location a few days later was him. It was quite odd to hear his name in a place like this.
“Brothers, let’s not stay like this. Why don’t we quickly go inside?”
“Yes, that would be good. Brother, let’s go in.”
Urged on by the tight-fitting elf and the nosed musician, I entered the temple with hesitant steps.
The interior of the Temple of Venus had marble floors that were so shiny that objects could be seen through them, and red carpets were spread all over the place, making it feel like you were inside a palace.
It seems that it is not a lie that he has a patron who is a nobleman who is well-known even within the city.
By the time I was done with the chandeliers and painted ceramics that you would see at a party,
“Hey, the reception desk over there is empty. Brothers, go over there.”
When I turned my head at Malko’s words, I saw a woman wearing a pink robe sitting in a space that looked like a guild window.
Looking at the long blonde hair and white skin, it is clear that the staff are of a high standard, as befitting a temple serving the goddess of beauty.
Of course, Luna looks prettier.
Anyway, the three of us men approached the empty window. And so, a blue-blonde woman looked up at us.
“Oh my, what a group of handsome men you have. A balding dwarf, a large savage, and a monster with nothing but a nose! What brings you to our temple?”
The woman greeted us cheerfully, saying words that were either compliments or insults.
It was clear that I had been scolded, but because he spoke in such a bright tone, I felt strangely uncomfortable and missed the moment to get angry.
So, when I kept my mouth shut, weren’t Malko and Ddangjung Kalidur sending some kind of signal by hitting each other with their elbows?
Knock, knock, knock.
For a moment, I wondered if these guys were gay. I was seriously afraid that maybe this place was really fucked up and that I was in a place I shouldn’t be.
“Ahem, ahem, well, sister. Our brothers have come to worship the goddess Venus. Ahem, ahem, kehum, ahem, ahem.”
Malco began to speak with excessive coughing, as if he had a cold. Now that I think about it, it seems like they were just putting it off because they were embarrassed to bring it up.
“Then let me check the table first.”
“Here you are.”
So, the counter staff who receives the scroll ticket from Malko.
“One hour each for the Affectionate Lovers Course, three people in total. Affectionate Lovers Course? Are you by any chance sympathetic?”
Malko trembled as if he was greatly embarrassed by the employee’s question.
“That, that’s a secret.”
“Hehehe. Well, that’s what everyone says. Well, I’ll briefly check if there’s a reason for the rejection and then enter the chapel where the sisters are. Then, next person-!”
* * *
In the place pointed by the counter staff, there were furniture and structures installed that looked like an airport security checkpoint.
There, women dressed in armor too thick to befit a goddess of love, with hammers slung at their waists, checked the belongings of men and women.
“Hey, Malkoya. What the hell is that thing doing?”
At my question, Malko opened his bleary eyes from under his cone-shaped hat and looked around.
“Oh, that. Sometimes, there are guys who cause trouble during worship. Since a few years ago, they started restricting people’s belongings before they enter.”
Indeed, it seems that there is a procedure of some kind.
Me, Malko, and the bald Kalidur stood in line in front of the examination table, waiting for our turn.
Kalidur and Malko continue to cough anxiously, and I, too, continue to look around at this strange and strange sight.
This is the temple of Venus.
What happens next after completing the test like this? As I was thinking with such anticipation,
Crunch.
I locked eyes with the armored woman sitting in the corner.
And at that moment, a cold chill ran down the back of my head and I almost screamed.
The reason I didn’t scream was probably because my patience was nothing short of superhuman.
What the fuck is that?
The first thing that came into view was a white suit of iron armor covered with sharp blades. Couldn’t the armor itself be called a weapon?
If I were to get slammed into that sharp armor, I think my entire body’s vital energy would be torn to pieces.
But what really shocked me was the face, not the armor.
On her face, which is covered with curly blond hair, a crown of rose thorns is worn instead of a helmet, and a long gag is inserted into her mouth, inhumanely keeping her mouth shut.
The glaring eyes, as if glaring at me, were a golden color similar to the color of her hair.
Golden eyes, they’re like those of a beast, they’re scary.
“Hey, Malkoya Sval, who is that…?”
I couldn’t help but ask Malco about the strangely dressed woman, since he seemed to have some experience with this temple of Venus.
Then, Malko, who had been coughing nervously, opened his narrow eyes in the direction my gaze was directed and made a knowing sound, saying, “Ah-.”
“That sister, you mean? She’s the Templar of Venus. She’s the greatest force protecting the Venus Temple in Sodomora.”
A priest of Venus.
I had heard of the existence of the Holy Knights before. They were said to be people who were cursed by God, burdened with sin, and became slaves.
Even with the gag on his mouth and the crown of thorns on his head, he is wearing armor, but it feels more like a prisoner than a warrior.
“It’s fucking scary.”
“Wow, as expected from a brother who has been slaughtering people in the wilderness, you have a sharp sense. They say that the Rose Berserker can even outsmart the famous Hippolyta and Actaeon.”
“Is it true? Is it real?”
Hippolyta, the strongest warrior I know, and Actaeon, a veteran in only his underwear, are both capable of fighting back?
Just hearing that story gave me a good idea of how strong that strangely dressed woman was.
“Of course, no one has ever actually seen a fight scene. They just sit there for show.”
Is it because it’s holding its position with the feeling of a nuclear bomb’s deterrent? Or rather, a holy warrior? I’m reminded of the Black Swordsman Schizo, who was Pluto’s holy warrior. He was wearing armor like that too.
If so, would it be like a chain that even the armor with the sharp blades on it can’t remove?
I just let it slide when I was a schizo, but looking at it this way, I wonder how he would do his business and wash his body if he couldn’t take off his armor.
Swish.
At that very moment, the Venus Knight who had been catching my eye got up from his seat. Then, with a clank, clank, clank, he started walking towards me.
I wondered if he had something else to do, but seeing those golden eyes staring at me, I knew for sure that he was coming towards me.
Shit, are you mad because I’m staring at you?
“Hey, doesn’t that guy look like he’s coming towards us?”
“Brother, it must be your imagination. The only ones who are rejected by the temple of Venus are the followers of the god Pluto.”
“Fuck.”
For some reason, a curse came out of my mouth. That was because I saw the iron woman take out a Morning Star with a chain and a sharp iron mallet from her waistband and pick it up.
Crunch. Crunch.
“Huhhh… .”
The Venus Templar made a beast-like noise from his gagged mouth, his expression furrowed. At the same time, Morning Star was raised with a whoosh.
Charrrrrr.
It soon comes crashing down towards me.
Kwakwang-!
“Oh, shit!”
Since I was expecting to be attacked, I had no problem dodging it.
“This shit!”
But that attack just now left a horrible crater in this beautiful marble floor, as if it had been hit by a forklift. If I had been hit by that, my body would have been destroyed.
“Whoa!”
“Run away!”
People panicked at the unexpected situation and started screaming and running around.
“Ugh… .”
The paladin, groaning under the gag, moved his arm again as if picking up the Morning Star that had fallen to the floor, and readied his attack. Soon, it flew towards me again at high speed.
Shh …
Shit, I can’t dodge this time. It’s too late to pull out my club. Should I be prepared to give up even one arm like this? Can the bones crushed by the Morning Star be healed at the treatment center?
Shit, Luna is getting punished for trying to do something bad without her knowing.
When I raised one arm with determination at such a fast pace.
Pabat-.
Kalidur, who had been standing guard beside me, turned his waist and kicked me with a kick that knocked away the thick armored arm.
Tukan-!
“Ugh-?”
His golden eyes that were glaring at me were slightly filled with confusion. He probably didn’t even think that his attack would be blocked.
“after-.”
Kalidur sighed, straightening his shoulders and straightening his stance with his palms spread out like a martial artist.
“An attack out of the blue? What I asked for was a loving couple’s course. Where in the world can you find such lovers?”
It’s like the posture of a famous dancer. It does have some solid aspects, though.
I shouted, looking at Kalidur’s back, standing proudly between me and the berserker.
“Fuck, Kalidur!”
“Brothers, leave this place to me. Kalidur, the Light of Elfheim. I thought I would show my skills here-.”
“Your leg is broken! Shit! It’s broken in such a fucking weird way!”
“Haha. The body of a small monk, trained with the mana of abstinence and seals, is indestructible. Although the armor is strong, it is impossible for it to break if it blocks an attack like this….”
Kalidur looked down at his feet and paused for a moment. He must have been speechless at the sight of his right foot, strangely bent in the opposite direction.
“… Did you eat too much meat?”
thud.
After saying those words, the bastard fell to the floor.
“Fuck, you piece of shit!”
Shiva, I can take down the mighty Kalidur with one blow. Now there is nothing that can stop the berserker and me.
“Ugh!”
Anyway, it was clear that this was a do-or-die situation. What the hell should I do? Should I start a fight here? Thinking about this, I too was about to pull out my club.
“Brother! Shout to the Templar that your lover has come! Tell him that your beloved lover has come!”
Malko, who had been crouching in the corner and shivering, raised his voice.
“Hurry up and hurry!! You have to trust this guy completely!”
What, lover? Has that little brat gone mad? I thought that for a moment. As I watched the iron hammer spinning like the propeller of a ruthless helicopter, I felt like I had to try anything.
So I clenched my fists and shouted, thinking that it would be better than dying.
“Hey, my beloved is here! Shit, stop!”
As my strange scream escaped my lips, exclamations burst out from the mouths of those who had been crouching and shivering in the corner.
“You brought that up! You’re crazy…!”
“What a brave man! Don’t savages have any fear!?”
“But if we don’t do that, who’s going to stop him? What on earth made him suddenly lose his mind?”
I wondered what on earth was going on. But the Venusian knight flinched greatly when he heard what I said.
“Ugh… .”
Charrrrrr.
Soon, the eyes that had been staring at me lost their strength, and he let go of the Morning Star he was holding, came towards me, and hugged my body with all his might.
To receive a passionate hug from a woman!
“Huh-.”
Kwaaak.
“Gueeeeek-!”
But I screamed as if I was going to die because I was hugged by a sharp bladed armor.
Just hugging her would rip my fancy clothes and scratch my skin! This is exactly what it would feel like if a bear with blades all over its body hugged me!
Booboo, booboo.
Then he thrust a crown full of thorns towards me and rubbed my face, which was really killing me.
Fuck, this hurts so bad!
What the hell is going on!
“Stop it, Psyche.”
[Work Review]
There are a lot of mosquitoes these days and it’s getting hotter at night ㅠㅠ This is Michuri, hoping everyone has a comfortable night…!!!
There seems to be talk that the harem tag has been erased… There has been a strong indication from the beginning that it is a weak harem… I don’t know what has been erased…!!
As a side note, even if a male character appears, you don’t have to worry about NTR, BL, etc…
