Vol. 4 - Chapter 38

Ash

"You're going, then?" Keiko asked as Ash finished putting on her armor. She was wearing the black dress over her armored arms and legs, as she'd been doing for some time now. She thought she looked ridiculous, but she did want to find out what this dress's enchantment actually did. 

Hm... Though, if Vermia just left it sitting in her house instead of taking it with her, maybe it's not that useful. Ignoring that, however, she took stock of everything she'd bring.  Got my map, got my Lust, and got some water,  she thought, throwing a bag containing a few bottles over her shoulder.

"Yeah," Ash answered. "I'll try to be back before the nighttime, but... I dunno, shit happens." 

Keiko walked up to her and gave her a kiss on the cheek. 

"Good luck out there," Keiko flashed a brilliant smile at her and Ash felt her heart warming up.