Lihona, saint-sister of the Church of the Great Mother, clasps Pip's hand gently in her own, smiling as if she'd just discovered a long-lost treasure.
"Come, divine one," she says softly.
Still completely naked, her long golden hair swaying like silk, she leads Pip down the stone steps of the restaurant and into the cobbled streets of Market Town.
Two royal knights flank them. Silent, stoic, armor gleaming, swaying hips betraying their masculine presence.
Behind them follow Vuvi, Penelo, and Veena, all three trailing in a confused, irritated procession.
"Where are we even going?" Vuvi asks, arms crossed.
"To the Cathedral of Mercy," Lihona answers, barely bothering to look back. "It's not far. A place of peace. And privacy."
Vuvi groans. "Great. You're gonna just strut through the streets, full birthday suit and all?"
Lihona gives a soft giggle and a flick of her hair. "Is that a silly question? I always do this."
Penelo covers her mouth, wide-eyed. "Wait. Always always?"
"She does," Veena mutters. "I've read about these sisters. Fully devoted. Nothing hidden. Literally or metaphorically."
As they move deeper into the city, curious heads turn towards them.
Then whispers.
Then gasps.
"Is that the golden one?!"
"The divine dealer of delights?!"
"That's the one the rumors talk about. He saved the centaurs. Slew a baroness!"
"And now the Church is involved!"
One older man, tattered robes wrapped around his thin frame, falls to his knees. "It's him," he sobs. "The golden one. The promised pleasurer!"
Soon, a small crowd begins forming behind them.
Men with hollow eyes and lost expressions watch with hope rekindled.
"He's gonna save us."
"He's the one foretold in the Forbidden Scrolls!"
As they walk, voices rise.
A chant begins.
"Pleasure is peace! Peace is salvation! Hail the golden one! Hail his Shining Staff."
Vuvi grimaces. "Okay, what the actual hell."
Penelo bounces in place. "They're starting a cult! Pip's got a fan club!"
"Don't encourage this," Veena sighs.
They finally reach the Cathedral of Mercy. Towering spires climb the sky, pale stone glittering in the moonlight. Stained glass windows shimmer with scenes of the Great Mother and her Maidens, etched with gold and light.
Lihona turns at the great entrance.
"I must ask you to wait here," she says kindly to the women.
"Like hell," Vuvi replies. "He's my construct… my best friend! I'm going in with him."
The knights step forward, blocking the door.
"Orders from the Crown," one mutters.
"Ugh!" Vuvi slumps onto the wide cathedral steps, arms crossed. "You better not break anything sacred in there!"
Penelo kneels beside her, rubbing her back. "He'll be okay. He's our Pip."
Veena gives her a look. "I could sneak in."
Vuvi blinks. "You could?"
With a grin, nod and puff of violet smoke, Veena vanishes.
Inside the cathedral, high vaulted ceilings echo with sacred quiet. Soft incense wafts from golden braziers. Moonlight spills through the windows in radiant colors.
Lihona leads Pip down the aisle toward a polished marble altar.
Veena materializes in the shadows of an upper window, cloaked in darkness, watching carefully.
Lihona turns to Pip. "The Church believes in joy. In compassion. The Great Mother teaches us to share love as one shares bread or water. But our scriptures are… censored."
She trails her fingers across the altar's edge.
"There are forbidden texts. Passages deemed too bold. Too… strange. They speak of a golden man who would appear when the world had withered, and stood on the edge of ruin. When men turned hollow. When women suffered in silence."
She cups Pip's face.
"I did not believe it… until today."
She gently lowers him onto the altar.
"I will not harm you. I only wish to know."
Pip nods slowly and gives half-excited, half-doubtfilled beep.
[Target Name: Lihona, Saint-Sister]
[Species: Human.]
[Arousal Status: 66%]
[Emotional Status: Curiosity / Doubt]
[Target Pleasure Objective: Grade SSS (Divine) Performance or Higher]
She climbs atop him and begins her communion.
Outside, the women wait impatiently.
Penelo is sprawled across the steps, feet swinging, humming to herself as she studies the stained glass windows. "I wonder if they'll add one of Pip."
"Wouldn't be surprised," Vuvi mutters. "This place is insane."
Inside the cathedral, Veena observes closely as Pip activates his full suite of skills.
[Activating Thrust Lv. 3]
[Activating Sensual Touch Lv. 3]
He softly wraps his hands around Lihona's hips and begins gently working himself into her body. His new adaptive heating plates synchronize to the temperatures of her flesh, heightening the sensitivity of every never ending that touches him.
She inhales deeply, breath quivering, eyes rolling behind closed lids.
[Activating Thrust Lv. 4]
[Activating Sensual Touch Lv. 4]
She bites back a yelp as Pip digs deeper.
Into her body.
Mind.
And Soul.
As his divine magic works inside her, pulsing through flesh and buzzing through her bones, she slumps forward onto his chest, her arms no longer able to maintain their function.
She whimpers, softly, joyfully. Trembling through orgasms as Pip holds her tightly against his warm, glowing chestplate while his vibrations synchronize to her short, rapid breaths.
Her next climax brings with it an exhalation of reverent joy and a soft wail, denouncing her worthiness of experiencing divinity.
She rolls off Pip, and onto the altar beside him, lying on her back, moonlight glisten off her moist skin as he weeps softly and smiles widely.
She beckons him in and he climbs over her gently, guiding her sensually to ethereal bliss.
Slowly. Deeply and Thoroughly.
Her fingers dig into his soft metal and her back arches as he digs deeper into her.
[Activating Thrust Lv. 5]
"MOMMMMMMY!" she screams.
Then gasps.
Then whimpers and shivers, breath stuttering, eyes twirling, mind drifting through a thousand dreams.
Her orgasm is followed only by a gentle whisper, praising the Great Mother and her Maidens.
When it's over, she rests her hands on his chest, smiling up at him. "Thank you, Prince. I will not forget this."
[Objective Completed: Survived.]
[Pleasure Performance Rating: SSS (Divine)]
[Pleasure Points Earned: 36]
[Pleasure Power has leveled up! Current Pleasure Power Lv: 022]
She rises, wraps herself again in her sheer, white gown, and takes Pip's hand once more.
Together, they walk back to the entrance while Pip lets off soft beeps filled with self-praise.
The cathedral doors creak open.
Pip stands in the moonlight, divine metal gleaming with a soft internal glow.
Behind him, Lihona bows respectfully to Vuvi, Penelo, and Veena, who has appeared from behind a pillar.
"My thanks," she says quietly. "He is... blessed. And a blessing."
Vuvi blinks. "Wait, you're just done? No explosions, no fanfare, no voice from heaven?"
Lihona just smiles.
"Miracles come in many forms."
She bows and then vanishes back into the cathedral's light.
The trio swarm Pip.
Vuvi checks his joints, Penelo hugs him around the waist, and Veena offers a pat on the back.
"Well?" Vuvi asks Veena. "What happened in there?"
Veena scratches her head. "It was... calm. She cried for her mother, said thank you. And walked away. Kind of beautiful, honestly."
Penelo giggles. "Pip's first religious experience!"
Pip lets out a soft musical ding, like a temple bell, and gives a tiny shrug.
Inside the cathedral, Lihona stands alone at the altar.
Moonlight bathes her from the stained glass above. Her chest rises and falls with slow breaths.
Then…
She collapsed to her knees, clutching her heart, sobbing uncontrollably.
"Oh, Great Mother," she whispers between tears. "Thank you. Thank you for answering my prayers. Thank you for giving back our hope, our peace… our joy. Thank you… for giving us the Prince of Pleasure."
She presses her forehead to the cold marble and weeps.
Not from sorrow, but overwhelming bliss.