It was almost nightfall, the sun was setting on the horizon casting the sky in a faded golden hue.

Clusters of clouds accumulated in the atmosphere like floating pillows, birds flew to their homes while others migrated in flocks as they all flapped their wings.

One day had passed since the meeting with the elemental sub race elders.

A young busty woman wearing a brown kimono with images of dragons embroidered on it was seated in the backseat of a carriage.

This woman was slender and mesmerizing with graceful curves that were hidden within the kimono she wore.

She had an arched nose, full lips and high cheek bones which made her features look sultry, her crystal blue eyes looked like two orbs of clear water that made men want to drown in lust.

She had fair skin which was smooth and silky like premium milk, her shoulder length black hair was thick and flexible yet it was as soft as cotton, it was tied in a bun that was held firmly in place by a dragon shaped hairpin.

With a bouncy bosom that was shaped like two robust coconuts, she had a slim waist that gave her an hour glass figure that amplified her curves in a delicate way.

Sitting comfortably in the carriage, she was holding a glass of magma wine in one hand, it was an expensive wine that was famous for its smooth texture and hot sensation. The heated sensation it brought to taste buds was in sharp contrast to its cool temperature.

Twirling it with a well manicured sharp nailed finger, she enjoyed the frigid undercurrent of the exotic wine, she raised the wine cup to her glossy lips and took a sip.

Her tongue rolled the fun-sized liquid in her mouth, feeling its chilled texture, tasting its fruity flavour before she swallowed it slowly.

She could feel a gentle burning sensation coursing down her slender neck, like a minute flame, it fell down her throat and landed in her stomach casting a warm feeling to spread around her lower region.

Closing her eyes, she shivered in pleasure as the warm sensation captured her senses, she failed to notice the abnormal distortion of her shadow.

Her shadow suddenly buckled then resized itself into the shadow of a man.

This shadow had broad shoulders and it detached from her like a renegade.

The carriage gently wobbled causing her racks to swerve and vibrate faintly beneath her kimono.

The escaped shadow was six feet tall and had a muscular frame, it proceeded to pass over the woman, she trembled as she felt invisible hands groping her, two palm-like depressions appeared on her ample bust.

The finger depressions of the palm deepened in depth making her boobs look like they were being squeezed by an invisible force.

Raising an amused brow while her eyes were still closed, she smiled seductively.

"Leonard, can't you wait till I arrive at my destination before you ravage me" she dropped her wine glass in its holder at the arm of the seat.

The shadow froze for a split second before continuing its exploration of her body, the girdle holding her kimono was untied, at the same time the kimono was unwrapped exposing the exquisitely proportioned naked body within.

She giggled surreptitiously as the kimono fell to the floor, the shadow had covered her in a shade then proceeded to press every inch of her body, hand prints appeared all over her busty curves.

The shadow curved an arm around her waist, the flesh of her waist contracted as she was lifted up, hand dimples sank into her soft round buttocks, jiggling her backside like water bags.

"You are truly beautiful, your butt is your most prominent asset and I love it" a detached voice floated to her ear.

Her cheeks turned a reddish hue, giggling uncontrollably, her shoulders were shaking in silent laughter as if she was being tickled.

"Oh stop it Leonard, hahaha-don't be so naughty and impatient" her haughty voice spoke out.

She opened her eyes slightly to look at the sheathed sword laying on the front seat, talismans were tied to the hilt to dampen the power flunctuations being emitted periodically.

She suddenly felt a hot breath on her neck, it sent shivers running down her spine to reside in between her thighs.

She moaned in pleasure, her eyes lost their focus, turning to the shadow, she parted her lips.

"Kiss me, kiss me now"

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Outside the carriage, the two coach drivers sat on a small elevated seat, they were whipping four horses  which were fettered by harnesses to the iron braces attached to the front of the carriage. The four iron wheels rolled rapidly climbing over dunes, teetering away from gullies and mud pits on the red sanded road.

The coach drivers sighed, watching the sun finally set in the sky they were bored as night finally came as a black curtain with bright dots covering the sky.

The moon shone in a silvery light, illuminating the starry sky, the carriage was covered in a chilly breeze as it was driven at full speed on the clay soiled path leading to the appointed destination.

Trees and bushes were passed by in a blur, all the drivers could see were greenery and clay sand.

Felix had a wedge-shaped nose and was dark complexioned, his curly hair stuck on his head like tiny rice balls.

He lightly smacked one side of his face in boredom, his black curly hair was stiff in the wind. He had a smug look on his shaved face, rubbing his stubby chin thoughtfully while looking at trees whiz past them.

Listening to the gallop of the horses, their hooves sloughed the soil scattering chunks of sand and dust while running. He tried to focus on the task at hand which was aiding his Compadre in steering the horses on the right path.

The front curtain of the carriage was drawn partly to one side by an elegant well manicured hand.

"Felix!......find a place to stop, we have been travelling for a whole day, I need to stretch my legs a little bit." Her harmonious voice rang out from the backseat of the carriage.

"Yes your highness, once we find a suitable place to camp, we will stop, moreover the horses need to rest" Felix replied with a cheery voice. Finally they could stop and relax, his butt was sore from sitting all day.

His ears were also sensitive to the faintest sounds so he could hear muffled moans in the carriage but he pretended to be deaf to the sounds, whatever lady Minerva did in the carriage was none of his business.

He really loved being alive and he would want to keep it that way.

The carriage rode at brisk pace till it arrived at a muddy road that meandered like a snake, taking a detour, the coach driver slowed the carriage to a crawl before the horses finally stopped at a green-brown rock that was as big as a small hill.

Felix jumped down from the carriage seat, his mood had improved, the other coach driver whose name was wufeng also got down from the carriage.

"Milady we are here!" Felix spoke in a loud voice.

"Alright, good.....help wufeng set up a tent then you guys should go and water the horses." Lady Minerva immediately issued orders on what to do next. The side door of the carriage opened with a faint screeching sound.

A busty woman with a dignified expression on her face stepped down from the carriage, she wore a brown kimono and her hair was tied into a bun, however the dragon shaped pin was missing from the bun, some strands of hair had escaped her bun and hung loosely from her head, all her make up was gone but her eyes were bright, a faint smile hung at the corner of her lips.

"Make the tent behind that greenish brown rock" lady Minerva pointed a manicured fingernail at the green-brown rock.

"Alrite milady" Felix and wufeng replied monotonously, quickly they set out the wood and linen cloth they would use to build the tent.

Within minutes they had erected a tent and positioned it beside the stone. Then the two men left to gather firewood and scout the surroundings at the same time.

Lady Minerva strode towards the tent with a slow gait, whining her hips invitingly at the naked shadow that was chasing after her under the moonlight.

"Wow wow wow-wow-wow yeyeyeyeyeyeye!" a detached but excited male voice was concealed within the shadow making stupid smutty noises that indicated he was very bewildered at lady Minerva's ample backside.

Her sexy butt swayed like a hypnotizing pendulum, causing the naked shadow to gasp and murmur to himself like a mad man. Apparently he really loved lady Minerva's bottom and was totally astounded at her beauty.

"Would you keep it down, my servants might hear you" lady Minerva furrowed her brows, slightly frowning at the dumb behavior of the shadow, she was referring to Felix and Wufeng who had gone into the forest to get some fire wood.

"OK OK don't be angry, I can't help but be stupid when am around you"

"Then shut it or you are not gonna get some" the threat hit the shadowy figure like a sharp pebble, he instantly became quiet.

Lady Minerva entered the tent and lay on the soft makeshift bed the coach drivers had made for her, the bed was made of stuffed cotton and feathers that were prepared beforehand. The shadow glided into the tent after her like a bodyguard, standing next to her shadow, it stood still.

"Come and lie down with me" she flashed a sexy smile at the shadow, the naked shadow immediately glided into the bed and lay on top of her.

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Felix and wufeng silently gathered wood, accumulating them in heaps to carry back to the camp, after they were done, they immediately left for the clearing where the greenish brown stone was. They said no words to each other as they walked quickly towards the tent.

However the whole time they had walked to gather firewood then came back to the open area, Felix had a subtle but eerie feeling of being watched, it felt like he was under a magnifying glass, he could not shake off this feeling no matter how many times he looked around vigilantly.

Before he embarked on this journey, his sister had told him that she had a feeling he would lose his head...literally lose his head....so he should not go, he insisted against her judgment and now he could feel the hair rising on the nape of his neck like his head was on an invisible chopping block.

Mashing his fleshy lips together, he tried to ignore the feeling but it stuck to his mind like glue.

"Wufeng, do you-do you feel anything odd? I mean do you have the sensation of being watched?" Felix bore a hesitant expression, narrowing his eyes into slits, a frown hung on his face, his beady black eyes were fearful as they frantically looked at his surroundings.

Wufeng scowled at felix, his expression mocking. He rolled his eyes at Felix while tapping a side of his slightly turned-up nose, his thin lips contorted into a cynical smile.

"My god! Yeah, I sensed it too, I have been having the feeling since we left bayelsa kingdom, I certainly hope some monster does not jump out of the forest and eat me" licking his bottom lip he continued "I think the evil monster is stalking us".

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The fun has just begun!

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