Chapter 36: Love Not At First Sight
The dungeon of the Royal Makai
Agent Miller was currently awaking from his unconsciousness.
After his capture, he and Martha were taken to the Royal Makai Palace. Martha left specific instructions that he not be touched by anyone other than herself. And thus he was placed in a cell in the castle dungeon while the Lich left with Luxure. That had been a couple of hours ago.
Before his cell stood the two guards watching over his cell. The jailers were a pair of Ogres. Each were tall, big breasted brutes with several hygiene issues. One had her hair in a ponytail while the other had hers cut short. The pair looked down into the cell whilst leaning on their clubs to where the almost naked Miller was awakening.
"It sucks that we can't just go in there and start raping him! It's not like that Lich and Mistress Luxure will be returning soon." The first Ogre bellowed to the other.
The second Ogre snorted whilst watching their captive slowly moving around. She had been around longer than her companion had and knew the consequences for defying an Lilim and a Lich. A week in the pleasure chambers at the very least.
"Don't do anything foolish Olga. You don't want Mistress Luxure to catch you. Or Demon Lord above that Lich! Did you see her, she looked like she was about to kill someone. Don't go disobeying orders again because I won't be able to help you if you get caught!"
The Ogre now known as Olga rolled her eyes but relented. She stepped back from the cell gate just as the Human began to stand up.
Miller stood up and looked around. He was in some sort of jail cell, a crude one at that. It reminded him of cells that you would see in a medieval movie. The good news was that the place wasn't very gross as you would expect from a medieval dungeon. So that was a plus. He looked down to see that he was wearing nothing but a loincloth. Much to his displeasure.
He then turned and saw the pair of Mamono to which he jumped back slightly and got into a defensive stance. After the existence of Mamono went public almost a year ago law enforcement and government agencies began to catalogue the various Mamono types into files. Some of the refugees that came with Alesia the Titania had carried copies of a book known as the Monster Girl Encyclopedia. However the book was somewhat unreliable as it heavily focused on the sex that came with the Mamono rather than the abilities and weaknesses that were more important should another invasion occur. But thanks to those files and the registering of Mamonos once the rehabilitation programs were set up Miller knew these two were Ogres.
The first one was an inch or two shorter than the second one but compared to him that didn't make much difference. They were both easily over seven feet tall, their green limbs wrapped in powerful muscles.
"Well well well. Wakey wakey Human." The shorter one said, her eyes full of lust. She leaned as closely as she could to the cage. Her head shoved between the bars and her breasts squished as she pressed herself against the gate.
"We don't know when the Mistress and the Lich will be returning. We might just have enough time to have a quicky, or three."
But before the short one could do anything the taller one forcefully grabbed her and pulled her back.
"Olga you dumb bitch did you not hear anything I said!" The taller one roared as she threw her companion onto the ground. Olga growled before tackling her partner!
So her name is Olga Miller thought as he watched the pair duke it out on the ground. But before things could get too bloody someone cleared their throat very loudly. The trio turned to look up the stairs that led away from the dungeon to see a pair of Mamono.
Miller identified Martha quickly but the other one was new. But after seeing the white wings, tail, black and red eyes. He knew it had to be an Lilim, a daughter of the Demon Lord. He was in hot shit now and he knew it.
Luxure sighed as she pinched the bridge of her nose. She knew she should have assigned some Dullahans to guard the man rather than let the common jailers guard over the valuable prize.
By this point the pair of said jailers were on their knees bowing and begging for forgiveness. Luxure nodded to Martha who, with a quick wave of her brand new magic staff, threw the Ogres into the wall. The pair of Dullahans who had come with the powerful duo came down the stairs and quickly unlocked the cell.
Meanwhile Miller had watched the whole exchange with little interest. He was more concerned with what was going to happen to him. So when the Dullahans unlocked the cell and stepped into it to retrieve him. He quickly moved back and took his defensive position again. To which the Dullahans laughed.
"Don't worry sweetie we aren't going to hurt you. But we would like you to come with us, please."
As she reached out for the man he quickly grabbed her wrist and with much effort threw her over his shoulder! The Dullahan hit the ground hard and her head popped off!
The other Dullahan stepped back and prepared her lance. Luxure and Martha watched with interest as Miller himself stepped back from the fallen Dullahan in shock. The body slowly stood up and began stepping around the cell looking for the head!
"No not that way you idiot I'm over here!" The head cried out as the body began to slowly march over to Miller, feeling itself up in the process. While the Human was distracted the other Dullahan grabbed him roughly and pointed her lance into his back. Martha then waved her staff and placed the head of the other Dullahan back onto the body. After gaining her composure the Dullahan grabbed her lance and the man's other arm.
"You were being a naughty boy! Maybe the Demon Lord will 'punish' you." As the pair dragged him up the stairs just behind Martha and the Lilim.
As for Martha she was obviously nervous. Her test subject was going with them directly to the Demon Lord's court. She had outlined much in her personal report to the court just hours ago. The Demon Lord, her husband, the high priestesses of the Fallen Faith and the Sabbath and finally the Lilim's Luxure and Druella.
She first started with how this new planet had reacted to the arrival of their kind. It was much to the court's shock that for the most part Earth was tolerant of these new arrivals. Some nations were even welcoming of the Mamono for one reason or another. Of course some countries weren't and beyond the governments of the world many individuals were either distrusting or hateful against the Mamono. Religion also played a big part in how they were perceived. But in practicality some were nervous of another attack by the Mamono like what had happened in the state of Oregon. So to say that the Mamono were on "thin ice" would be accurate.
Martha then went over general topics. Humanity had much more advanced technology than either the Order or the Royal Makai. She talked about Earth's history, culture and of course how sex is percieved. Thankfully they are much more liberal than the Order when it came to that. Though more conservative than the Royal Makai. Basically they were the middle road of the two.
Then came the reveal in how Humanity had a plan to solve the one gender problem of the Mamono with their advanced technology. This caused a mix of reactions for the Mamono and single Incubus in the room. On one side Druella and the high priestesses were outraged that these Humans were cheating the Demon Lord of the honor of saving their race. And that the use of technology to alter life was blasphemous against the Demon Lord and their respective faiths.
On the other hand the Demon Lord, her husband and Luxure saw this is possibly the most important event in their lives. And a massive step in the direction of peace between Humans and Mamono. Sure Lilith was a little shocked and a smidge jealous that these Earth Humans had accomplished something that has taken her countless years. But she was happy, she never wanted violence and she hoped that she could initiate talks of peace with not only the Order but Earth as well.
But Lilith was nervous. Her daughter, Druella, was a violent Lilim. For decades Lilith has tried to reign in her daughter's violent tendencies. And with seeing Druella reaction of this CRISPR, Lilith grew concerned.
But the next piece of information was likely the most important one in the short term. The fact that a large chunk of Earth's population was totally immune to Demonic Energy. As Martha unfortunately testified that even her test subject was immune. She described what had transpired in the cave before she arrived in the Royal Makai. Now to this everyone agreed it was a travesty. But it also brought up a serious question when she described that many who were immune and were being sought after by a monster didn't reciprocate their advances. And that number only increased when they were attacked by monsters and raped.
If we didn't have Demonic Energy. Would most of our kind have unloving and fearful husbands. Would our husbands try to run away, fight back? What about our children?
These were the questions that were floating around the chamber. Questions that caused everyone to shiver in their designer boots. But that was when Arthur, Lilith's husband, stood up.
"I know what we are all thinking. It is unfortunate that such a large population can't enjoy my wife's gift. But also this, this shows us that we must change the way we acquire our loving wives and husbands. Say what you want about the Human way of doing things but Humans don't need Demonic Energy to fall in love. And we shouldn't rely on that to find our one true match."
Most in the group began murmuring to each other, in some agreement to his statement. Perhaps this whole situation is a lesson in how they should change the way monsters found love. As Arthur sat down Lilith stood up.
"I concur with my husband. Perhaps it is time we change our ways in this regard. However I still deeply dislike the fact that such a large group of people are unable to bear my gift. Martha, was it? Bring your husband here. I wish to try and cure him."
Which leads us to the present. Miller stood wide eyed as he gazed upon the most beautiful Mamono he has ever seen. Granted almost all Mamono were beautiful but she took the cake. He quickly shook his head to regain his composure but unfortunately the Mamono on the throne smiled knowingly.
"While they may not be able to bear my gift, these immune men still enjoy the female form. That's good at least." The Mamono said out loud. To which the rest turned to him and smiled.
He didn't see Martha scowling at all the others as she made her way to his side. To ensure nobody got touchy of course.
"Bring him here." The Mamono on the throne commanded his guards. They complied and dragged him to the feet of her throne. She gently grabbed his chin and forced his head to face her. He struggled a bit but her super strength prevented his from moving much.
"Now just stand still..."
10 minutes later
The guards and priestesses were having to hold Martha so she wouldn't do anything foolish! Before them the Demon Lord was crying profusely while Arthur held her. Druella and Luxure were trying their best to keep the Human alive.
When Lilith had began nothing seemed awry. But Miller had quickly begun to cry out in intense pain. Lilith was trying to completely alter someone's blood type. Someone who's body had never been exposed to such powerful levels of magic. Needless to say by the end of it Miller was dying from the inside out. Luxure, Druella and Arthur had to forcibly stop Lilith before she killed him.
Now as Lilith, Martha and rest watched Miller being carted off by the Royal Makai healers, they realized that unless a better method could be found they wouldn't be able to "help" these people.
But Druella was the outlier here. After hearing what Martha said and seeing Miller, a new plan was forming in her head. She needed to get back to Lescatie as quickly as possible.
Luxure and Martha were going with Miller and the healers. Martha was furious with the Demon Lord and weeping openly for her test subject. Luxure meanwhile was irritated at her mother. Her heart was in the right place but she had spent too much time in the castle! When was the last time she had seen an ordinary Human? Centuries? She could have easily killed him by mistake.
She needed to take full charge of the situation from now on. She can't let something like that happen again. But she must also be cautious, her foolishness in trying to attack Earth not only ended in failure it risked the Royal Makai itself! She must think this through to ensure everything works out for not only Humanity but especially monster kind.