Rise of the Eromancer

Chapter 140 The Eromancer

"The Mark of Eros."

"...What does it do?"

"Everything you want it to do."

There was a certain silence after Arachnea's statement. Do what, exactly? — is what the ladies wanted to ask her. But none of them really wanted to interrupt her for fear she would suddenly do something or just outright kill them.

She is a god, after all. Ayesha, who had already fought her before, knew she was holding back during their fight — she just did not know how much. But now that she was literally manhandling the three of them without even having the chance to fight back, she finally became fully aware of the difference between her and a god.

Nobles, even Esme who was rated to be the 2nd strongest Explorer in the entire world, Ayesha probably has a chance against.

But Arachnea? Once she used her threads, it was over. She had actually been trying to subtly break free from the threads, but the only thing that was happening was her flesh threatening to tear apart. And so, the only sensible step for her to do next was to…

"...Do what, exactly?" Ayesha garnered the courage to ask. After all, she would have already killed them if she wanted to, there was no use in being subservient.

"You, and you… and also that woman who has been hiding in the shadows for a while now."

"..." Everyone then turned to look as Maria very slowly emerged from Rhys's shadow,

"H—!!!"

And before she even had the chance to fully emerge from the ground, Arachnea suddenly pulled her out and started ripping off her clothes.

"I could have just stripped if you asked," Maria monotonously voiced out even as she was being dragged by Arachnea toward Ayesha and the others. The three, however, could really only stare at Maria… as she had piercings on her nipples and belly button.

"O…ouch!" Lina gritted her teeth as Maria's piercings brushed across her skin as Arachnea tied her with the rest of them, "Did you even have those before!? Why didn't I see them!?"

"I remove them whenever I wear latex since they tend to stick out," Maria casually said as she also looked at Ayesha and Katarina, "I have to say, we are in a very promiscuous and precarious position."

"You may not have noticed," Katarina sighed, "We are trying our best not to make this awkward since this is literally a life and death situation."

"It is not awkward at all," Maria blinked a couple of times before glancing at Rhys, "I am only thinking that if Rhys decided to make his way with us, we would have no way of fighting back — our butts are sticking out, after all. We are practically a buffet."

"Please don't make the situation worse," Katarina groaned, "And why would Rhys do that?"

"And why would I fight back?" Lina raised an eyebrow, "Rhys could do whatever he wants with me."

"And that takes us back to what you said, Arachnea…" Ayesha looked at Arachna; slightly struggling to do so since there were four of them tied together already, "...What exactly can Rhys do to us."

"The Descendant of Eros," Arachnea's words were almost a hum as she turned her focus back to Rhys, who was probably the most confused out of all of them, "I suppose we should call you the Eromancer, no?"

"...That was almost my Explorer name," Rhys could not help but widen his eyes as he heard Arachnea's words.

"A fitting name for someone with your abilities," Arachnea sighed as she started circling the four women; her eyes staring at the large tattoos on their backs, except for Katarina who did not have one,

"Abilities which you do not really fully use to their potential. Instead of utilizing the powers of Eros, you settle with the abilities you second-handedly received from your harem. Such a waste."

"But… isn't that the point of this ability?" Rhys looked at his only remaining palm before turning his attention to all the women of his life.

"Getting our abilities is just a bonus, Eromancer," Arachnea could really only let out a small but very deep sigh as she brushed a finger across the back of Lina's neck down to her spine, "You half-bloods are so fixated in what your ability could do, that you do not even think of what else it can actually do."

"...Then do you know what else my ability could do?" Rhys muttered.

"That is supposed to be for you to find out, child," Arachnea let out a small giggle, "But since I quite like you and your slightly unhinged personality, I'll give you something so that if the time comes when the other gods once again visit your world, I will have something to look forward to."

"The gods… will return?" Katarina asked. It wasn't only her, the three other women tied with her all looked at each other; gulping at the thought.

"They will — some of them are already walking amongst you," Arachnea looked Rhys in the eyes, "But where was I… Ah, yes. You, as the Eromancer…

…can actually also share your abilities with your harem."

"That's kinda cool," Lina widened her eyes, "Does that mean I get to have Ayesha's freakish strength?"

"After all, your harem needs to have a certain benefit too — you get stronger, they get stronger. They get stronger, you get stronger," Arachnea stood in front of Rhys; her perky nipples, brushing across Rhys's chest. She then placed a finger on Rhys's lips as she looked him in the eyes,

"And you can also call upon your harem if you want to."

"As in summon them?" Rhys quickly looked at Ayesha and the others, "And how do you know so much about Eros's abilities?"

"Because I consider Eros my ally once upon a time. And yes, you can summon us," Arachnea smiled, "Except for the woman with the biggest tits. She is not part of your harem yet."

"I don't plan to make her a part of my harem," Rhys quickly said. And as he did so, Katarina could really only subtly look away; the change in her breaths, obvious to the woman tied up with her.

"On that note, I suppose I shall take my leave," Arachnea then started taking several steps back. Her spider body, walking on its own as it stepped out of the temporary lair she made. The five then watched as Arachnea's body became larger and larger before she attached herself back to her spider body; her human legs, disappearing into it.

"Do you not wish to stay in your human form…?" Rhys could not help but ask.

"I can't," Arachnea sighed, "This is my real body now. Farewell, Eromancer — I am certain we will see each other again soon."

"Wait! Set us free first!" Ayesha screamed, causing the other women to also look pleadingly at the goddess.

"I don't think so," Arachnea, however, just started leaping away into the large trees, "You have the Eromancer with you…

…ask him to summon you."

And with those words, Arachnea's voice faded away as she disappeared into the sea of trees surrounding them. And with her disappearance, came a slightly awkward silence as the four naked women felt the thread wrapping them somewhat tighten; their breasts, now squished and pinning against each other.

"Maria, why don't you just go away into the shadows?" Katarina asked.

"I could do that, but the three of you will still be stuck," Maria tried struggling; but her flesh was lightly cut as she did so, "Actually, I do not think I can move."

"That bitch…" Lina clicked her tongue, "...She's really forcing Rhys to use his abilities."

"Do it, Recruit."

"But…" The only thing Rhys could really do was stare at the four.

"Rhys, please…" Katarina gulped as she felt her sweat starting to mix with the others,

"...It's getting really uncomfortable."