Chapter 568: Reverse Worship?
"Wow... That’s hardcore right there," Brittany said with a smile that wasn’t quite a smile.
"But.... Why?" Roma asked, wondering just what kind of fetish Laz had.
"Yeah. Not what you’re thinking. Actually, I noticed the vibe in the room earlier and from what I can see, that room might be the reason that shadow keeps finding you..." Laz said as he got a little embarrassed by understanding the thoughts going on in the girls heads.
"What?" Roma asked, clearly taken aback.
"Well... that room used to be used for worship to that nameless god, right? So they would torture and kill people on a regular basis?"
"From what our god has told us, yes. That would seem to be the case."
"So in circumstances such as that, it creates a type of energy... or should I say it perverts the normal makeup of the energy and turns it into something dark. Something twisted. And with something like that being so rare, I’m sure it stands out like a beacon to a twisted god like the one you stole it from," Laz explained.
"Ok. But what is your point?" Roma asked.
"So what if you twisted the energy again, and permeated it with something a little more... lustful?" Laz asked, a smiling forming on his face.
Roma sat in silence for a moment to consider Laz’s suggestion when suddenly she bowed her heard. Nodding at times, it seemed like she was having some sort of silent conversation that mostly happened one way.
Once she was done, she raised her head and smiled at Laz before bowing to him.
"Your idea... has been accepted," she said, before continuing.
"But I must ask... why would you bother with helping us?"
"Well... I kind of had a bad taste in my mouth with this place when I first heard about it and then based on what I had seen back on that roof and with the money. But after meeting with Dalia here and even seeing this place in action, what I discovered was my perception was a bit off. Assuming everything you told me was true and I think after meeting my master, you wouldn’t dare lie to me. I think that there is a benefit for this place to continue. After all, no one is forced or pressured. And from what Dalia has told me, if it wasn’t for being here, she would have not only been in danger, but also would have never had had the chance to grow into her powers likes she had. Of course there is another reason that I should probably mention as well. While I don’t understand why your god did what they did, I am guessing, after seeing that room, that this nameless god isn’t a character that I would like to see growing stronger. Therefore, even if it was just to fuck over a god, that would be good enough for me to help you at least a bit," Laz said, revealing his thoughts.
After hearing this, Laz heard a laugh echo around the room, a rather high pitched voice that still sounded powerful despite the lack of bass to the tone. The laughter quickly disappeared though as if it never existed, leaving everyone looking a bit startled but alright.
"The Lust God has agreed to your request. However they question if there is really much of a change you can make in the ten days time we have left here as we are assuming you won’t be coming with us?" Roma asked.
"I won’t. And as for the time... well... normally ten days wouldn’t be enough to dispel this type of stain from there... but if we overwhelm it with quantity.... then it might just be enough.
"Quantity?" Roma asked, confused.
"I wasn’t just suggesting I was going to have a bunch of sex in there myself. Instead, if you have some people who feel open about expressing themselves and some rewards to back it up? Then there should be plenty of time to get these things done," Laz said, smirking.
Roma stared dead eyed at Laz while the idea he was preposing started to sink it. Once it hit though, Roma heard the voice in her head again and couldn’t help but shake her head.
"I can’t believe I’m about to issue a mission notice for a cleansing orgy.... fuck..." Roma sighed and walked off to get things done.
Once she was gone and Laz was left with just Brittany, Amira and Dalia, he turned to see the strange looks on their faces.
"What?"
"Nothing..." All three women said at the same time before looking at one another and laughing.
Things moved quickly after that, with dozens of people, both men and women arriving in droves.
"What the hell?" Laz said, looking at each of them arriving in nothing but a robe, a fact made clear by the amount of skin showing underneath the robes.
"Well..." Dalia said, wondering if she should answer. After all, as a part of the temple, she had been issued the same quest as well as long as she wanted to participate and even she was awed by the rewards being offered even while having no plans to participate in this event.
"Our god has called this the first holy mission," Roma replied when she returned, leaving Laz shocked.
"This... is the first holy mission for your group?" Sure, he didn’t say it was going to be an orgy.... but it was basically going to be an orgy, just a somewhat controlled one.
"Yes. Everyone here is ready to put their bodies on the line for our god," Roma answered, getting nods of agreement for the already dozens of people who have gathered.
"I don’t fucking believe it..." Brittany said, laughing. Even Amira was bright red at the thought.
"As far as our god is concerned, if this can solve the problem of the nameless god hunting us, it is worth any price," Roma commented.
"I see...." Laz said, before adding,
"Actually. From what I can see and know, it’s probably going to be more than that," Laz said, thinking about the information he had learned from the Library space ship that was still hovering in the air somewhere back over his former hotel, sleeping.
"What do you mean?" Roma asked.
"Well... this temple is more than just a temple, or a place. It seems like it’s the base form of a divine item," Laz said, his eyes glowing golden as he looked around.
*WHAT?!?!* The voice in Laz’s head almost made him lose his balance and hit the floor.
"WHAT THE FUCK?" Laz yelled, holding his head.
"Sorry. Sorry. I just didn’t think.... or I never would have believed..." The red robed, neither male nor female god had appeared in the room before Laz, their eyes twinkling as they stared at Laz.
"FUCK! It’s not everyday I almost go deaf from a god screaming in my head like a school girl. Hell... Could you try to keep your cool at least a little bit?" Laz said, rubbing his forehead as the god actually went a bit red. It had been keeping a silent eye on everything since it had sent it’s allies away, curious as to what this young human Asura would be up to. While it didn’t suspect anything as being the disciple of an Elder Fae would mean that at least his character was somewhat noble, this place had been it’s home it had, with great effort, stolen from an elder god while they were sleeping. Therefore they didn’t want any unexpected events to occur, even more so for things to go south between Laz and the Lust Gods people.
But it had never expected this temple to actually be on the level of a divine item so hearing Laz say it was enough to cause the old god to lose control, at least for a moment.
I truly apologize for my behavior, it was unbecoming of me," the lust god said, with a bow to Laz.
"Yeah. I hear divine items are precious so I get it..."
"And... you’re not interested in this place?" The lust god asked, a bit nervous. After all, if Laz had wanted it, that would put the lust god in a tight spot.
"No. As I said, it’s just the base print of a divine item. I don’t know nor could imagine what would be needed to elevate it to such a level anyway. The one divine item I came into contact with couldn’t remember the details of it’s own creation, but less how it gained the strength that it had. Even it’s memories of the past were sketchy at best. Anyway, since my master was here and didn’t say anything, and I know she would have recognized what this place was at first glance, then why would I want it?" Laz replied back, looking up at this strange character.
"I see. Wait... so you’ve met another...?"
"Don’t keep up with that line of questioning as I won’t be giving you any answers."
"Ah. Yes. Sorry. That was one step too far to ask about something like this."
"Besides, I don’t have any answers to give you. Still though, since my master was ok with you, I would guess you’d be considered on our side so if I get some more information about how to build this place up, I’ll let you know," Laz said, thinking quickly. While his master was far stronger than this god before him, that didn’t mean it would hurt to make friends with another god.
Even if they were going to be used by Laz, the Lust God couldn’t even find it in themselves to feel upset about it. Hell... they almost wished Laz would use them more and form a connection to them.
’Right. Maybe you should go. I don’t think your people can concentrate on this endeavor with you floating around," Laz said to the lust god after looking at everyone who had already fallen to their knees in worship.
"Ah. Of course. Thank you again. I shall prepare some grand rewards for you even if you fail... but somehow I doubt you will," the lust god said with a laugh and vanished, their voice fading into the walls.
"I don’t even know what to say," Roma said, feeling it strange to talk to Laz as normally as he was just speaking to their god.
"Huh? Oh. Your god huh? I find them to be rather... human like in private, even if they have to show a strong front. While stronger than all of us, they didn’t just begin at that level so therefore there will always be a part of them that is still the same, no matter how powerful they get. They seem pretty decent though, considering they go by the name "Lust God." Must have something to do with the methods they practice. Hmm..." Laz said, his mind going into more and more thoughts.
"Uh...We are ready to begin whenever you are," Roma then said, seeing Laz stay quiet.
"Right. Right." Laz said.
"So do we just go?" Roma asked, pointing to the door.
"Go fuck? No. There is a pathway in there that must be followed, like opening doors in a line. The hardest part will be that to open the next door, we must keep the door before it open. That’s where all of you come in," Laz said, turning his attention to those that had gathered, wondering if they even had enough people considering the number of ’doors’ there were to open.
Just as he was about to inform everyone of what was needed, the door to the massive suite slammed open and even more people walked in, in various stages of dress. While the first batch had time to prepare, this batch seemed to have been sent in a hurry. One among them was the woman Laz had chased off the night before.
"You’re here as well?" Laz asked her, seeing the surprised look on Roma’s face and knowing this wasn’t a plan of hers.
"Our god directly contacted us to offer us even more than the original mission. So while I wasn’t going to say yes originally, I am a woman or principle after all. With the new offer, I felt my principles didn’t mean shit and headed straight here, the same as with the others," she said, pointing to the ones around her.
Roma bowed her head for a minute before raising it again.
"Our god has declared that even those who came first can expect even better rewards that you originally came here for. And if it succeeds... well.... you get the idea," Roma said with a smile.
Cheers went up from everyone, all across the room as the number swelled to over one hundred.
Roma got everyone under control before turning to Laz, who then smile and said,
"Let the Reverse Worship (orgy) begin!"
