Life outside Korua

It was evening when the gang reached the last village on the outskirts of the forest. They will take refuge for the night here. Kira had been familiar with this place. Not more than a hundred families should be here. This was as the first time Ryu had been out of Korua and he was looking all around with interest. His friends too were same as him. They saw multiple villagers herding their suaro back home from the fields as the night fell. Ryu knew these pig like animals are a staple diet for these people here. Only the towns that were the size of Korua had their own supply of fruits from the plantations. These poor people had no such luxury, forced to rely on animal meat for their sustenance, which simply can't provide the same nutrition as the fruits from the majestic trees. That meant people here lacked severely in mana. This meant they can't grow to become mages, which in turn will mean they would be stuck at this horrid place forever. It was a vicious cycle that locked these people here.

Sophia saw the mood of the group become heavy. "Not everything is as splendid as you guys saw in the town. Outside of large settlements people usually live like this only. Cherish the life you have gotten." The scenes hit Ryu even harder as they entered the village. He can see multiple malnutritioned children playing around. This had complete given him a new look into this world. He had already known about the life outside of the town from some of his memories but it can't compare to see the re disparity between both places. These people too were humans but forced to live life like this. He had a few doubts in his mind, and who better to ask then Jake "Jake, do you have any idea why people only rear this single animal here. From what I see there are a lot of pastures all around so can't they rear some other animals? I don't think a suaro is doing a good job in keeping them satiated."

Jake shook his head. "It's not so easy. This is the only animal we humans can atleast digest. Any other meat is of no use. Even if they eat it, they can't digest it. What is worse some of the other meats can even act as poison." He sighed. Though born in nobility he had always been very kind and down to earth. Partially thanks to his friendship with Ryu and Kyro, thus this was not a situation Jake was too keen on witnessing. "Only thing that can help them is if they can get their hands on some Ratgas but as you already know, even in towns people can't afford them. How are they going to pay for it?" Ryu nodded. He was not some benevolent person who would go out of his way to save someone. Yet, there was a part of his brain who wanted him to do something specially when a little effort from him can drastically change the life of these guys. But he trashed the thought as soon as it surfaced. Once the word got out, there was no saving his sorry ass. He might end up involving everyone around him into his mess. Shaking his head in annoyance and pity, decided not to think about it. Atleast not right now.

"Can you please hold me brother Ryu?" Kira whispered to him. Only then Ryu was reminded of the girl with the sad face in his lap. He was a boy and it still hit him hard. He can't even imagine what she must be feeling. He instantly wrapped his hands around her and pulled her back into his chest. Kira too rested her head on his "I am so sad brother. Why does these people have to live like this? Why didn't mom tell me anything about it?" Ryu knew Lyla had kept her daughter extra sheltered all her life. "It's because she didn't want you to learn it. Otherwise you would have been very depressed. But now you have grown up. You can't remain anaware all your life." She nodded "But isn't there a way we can help them?" He shook his head making Kira put her head down but after a few seconds he gave his reply "We can't help them right now. But once we grow and become very powerful, won't we then be able to help them out?"

Kira's mood took a turn for better "You are right brother Ryu. I didn't think that way. I just have to train and become a powerful mage. Then I will be able to help all of them. Thanks brother Ryu. I am feeling better now." He kissed her head as they made their way through the streets to reach a lone 2 storey building in all of the surrounding area. "Are you home Mr. Ron?" Sophia got off her horse to knock at the door. They can hear footsteps as a lady opened. She was beautiful woman with brown hair. But she too was not left untouched by the depravity of this place. "It's you, little Sophia." Both of them hugged each other. "It's been so long, you have grown so much." The woman patted her head. Next she took a look behind her to see Ryu and his gang. "Who are these young ones and did Mr. Lyod not accompany you this time?" "No aunt, Dorothea. Instead of a training session this time, I am on a mission. Hence, master didn't came with me this time. These guys are.."

Sophia made some brief introductions before Dorothea invited them in. "So aunt, where is uncle Ron? Why don't I see him?" "Your uncle is out for some business to the nearby village. He will be back in a few days." "Ohh.." They talked for a few more minutes before the lady showed them their rooms. "It will be the usual rates little Sophia." "Thank you aunt! I will handle the rest." Just when Dorothea turned around to take her leave "Aunt, you see Ryu here is a bit of a lady's man. Can you please make sure he is all drained out tonight? I don't want him to mess up today due to his high libido." Everyone bagan laughing at Ryu's expense, including the landlady "Sure, little Sophia, why not. Little Ryu is a handsome boy indeed. I would love to do that." Ryu was still trying to make sense of Sophia's statement. Why would she so suddenly drag him into it? Well she wasn't technically wrong but Ryu already had his release today and was not so desperate that he needs to get in the clothes of each and every woman he meets.

At first he thought the girl was just joking and so he wanted to clear the doubt to Mrs. Dorothea. "Ahemm.." But before he could see refuse her services, he felt the chills Sophia glanced at him with fierce eyes.

Suddenly he had a flash of understanding. The girl wanted the woman to make some money, why else would she make him sleep with her forcefully? Also, from what he had seen she looked particularly close to this family. Adding onto it the fact that she lacked a mother figure in her life, all of it made sense to Ryu. "Hahaha.. My lady flatters me. It will be my pleasure to get a night with you." Dorothea didn't refute him instead changed the topic "Okay then, Little Ryu. Just give me a call when you are ready. I will leave you guys alone now. All of you must be in need of rest, so I won't disturb you any further." Saying that Dorothea took her leave.

Ryu wanted to discuss this matter with Sophia but she only gave a last glare to him before shutting the door on his face. Kyro and Jake too took refuge in their room, leaving only him and Kira standing in the corridor. "Huuu.. we will see when the time comes." Kira could get what he was saying but Ryu pulled her in the room.

"What are you thinking about brother Ryu? Is there something I can help with?" Night fell and Ryu was snuggling in the bed with Kira. She had taken his words from the morning very seriously, not minding the intimacy. "It's nothing, Kira. Also, how much do you think you will be able to help me with that little brain of yours?" Kira instantly pouted her lips. "I am not talking to you anymore you rogue." To show her displeasure she even turned her face away from him. "Haha.. I was just teasing you little girl." He had to put some effort in consoling her back in his arms. Kira had figured this out few days back. If she acts like she is mad then Ryu will make all the effort to solace her and sing all kinds of praises for her. She absolutely loved it and will now use this tactic on him every once once in a while.

"Brother, do you really like having sex?" She asked the question that has been in too of her mind. "Of course. Everyone likes doing sex." "Noo.. I mean... Do you really really like to have sex?" Ryu sighed "What's your point girl? Why don't you directly come to that?" She snuggled her head in his chest before murmuring in a feeble voice "You know, if.. if you like doing it so much.. then I think... I think.. I won't mind doing it with you." This girl was too sweet. Ryu tugged her chin up before pressing his lips against her's and kissing her softly. Their kiss was not a passionate one from the morning but they just wanted to enjoy each other's company.

"Knock.. knock.." "It must be aunt Dorothea hehe" She was excited. This was the first time she was going to see someone having sex with each other and she was prepared to take notes. "Come in aunt." She guessed it right. "Thank you little Kira." She patted a grinning Kira's head. They sat together in the bed and Ryu climbed out of the bed in common courtesy. "Pardon me, little Ryu. It was a bit late now and this old lady here don't have the stamina as you young people. I might have ended up sleeping haha" "I am so sorry aunt. I didn't realise how much time passed that's why.." Dorothea began removing her robe "I can understand. You guys must be tired. I guess we should get it over with quickly then." She had taken off her upper garment to reveal two milky white breasts. "Are you going to remain here little Kira?" "Yes, I want to watch it hehe" Kira was the most elated among all of them, even though she wasn't even going to be directly involved with it.

"Do you need me to help you out of your clothes little Ryu?" She offered after getting naked. "Hmm." Ryu stood there and allowed the lady to pull the clothes off him, revealing a thick and long stump. Only thing was it was facing towards the ground, completely limp. "Ohh... My.. little Ryu, you are not so little there haha" Everytime she laughed Ryu only became more frustrated. He can see straight through her facade. She was not at all excited after see his cock. All those empty humourous words were to hide what was in her heart. Yet, her eyes betrayed her. Ryu was no 14 years old like this woman was treating him. He had already lived his life on earth for more than 18 years and he was not so naive to believe in all this. She can fool everyone here, including Sophia but she can't fool him. There must be a real tragic event that took place in her life and she was not yet out of it.

"Wait a second aunt, Dorothea!" Just as she put her hand around his cock, he pulled back. Moving away he took out some 15 Virgos from his backpack. "This will be your payment. I thought we should discuss that first." Her eyes grew wide looking at so many fruits he placed on the bed. "Haha.. little Ryu, you must be joking. You don't buy sex with that much resources. You are going to go broke if you keep spending like that. My rate will be a single one. I am a simple village woman, who is already past her prime." Ryu shook his head "That won't do aunt. This is the rate I pay for any woman. I don't discriminate, whether you belong to town or a village. Actually I only pay 5 virgo for each woman but since today I want to be rough with you, I paid you thrice the amount. Of course, all this will happen if you are okay with that."

"Rough.." Dorothea was not in the mood for rough sex. She wasn't in the mood for sex itself but she still had to survive. Apart, from that this boy had been very well mannered with her and he was Sophia's friend. These factors culminated into her displaying her agreement. "Okay, Ryu. We will do it your way. But can we stop if I don't feel comfortable with something?" "That's a given. Now take it in your mouth." She nodded and under the watchful gaze of Kira she opened her mouth wide and placed his cock in.