Chapter 23: Turth

As he slowly awakens, a pale and irritated expression creeps across his face. Groggily, he scans the cave and realizes that it's empty. The man's curiosity leads him to search for his companions, venturing into the jungle to follow the faint sound of voices. After a while of wandering, he hears the sound growing louder from the right direction, and he heads in that direction with an eager pace. As he moves closer, Alex sees the brush moving slightly and, with careful steps, moves towards it to reveal a stunning sight.

Three women - Maya, Linda, and Anna - were playfully splashing around in the refreshing river water. Maya was wearing a pristine white outfit that perfectly covered her lower body, while teasingly showcasing her ample bosom. Linda, on the other hand, had on a pair of shorts or a loincloth wrapped around her lower body while wearing clothes that were tied around her breasts. Anna was boldly naked, showcasing her breathtaking physique and her magnificent battle clothes, which only accentuated her body's most desirable parts.

Unbeknownst to the trio, the man watched them intently from behind a nearby bush, acting like a peeping tom.

In Alex's mind, he was just concerned for their safety and not some pervert peeking at them. As he turned to leave, a conversation caught his attention and piqued his curiosity, making him stop in his tracks. Anna, with a smile on her face, approached the couple and greeted them warmly. "Hi there, I couldn't help but overhear your conversation. Are you two a couple traveling with your son?" Anna asked in a nonchalant tone.

Linda let out a hearty laugh while Maya seemed to panic at the thought. "Oh, no, no, no," Maya exclaimed, "she's my stepmom and he's my husband." The notion of a lesbian relationship didn't seem to phase them in this world where it was considered acceptable and common.

As Anna was about to ask more questions, Linda playfully grabbed Anna's breast and whispered, "What makes you think I'm a lesbian and an old woman?"

Meanwhile, Alex's curiosity had turned into greed, and he longed to see more. However, in his haste to get a closer look, he made a sound, and the girls' attention immediately shifted toward the bushes. Not wanting to get caught, Alex quickly scampered away and returned to the cave to rest.

Maya, sensing something was amiss, pointed out to Anna that there was something in the bushes. But Anna, wanting to quell any worries, reassured Maya that it was just some rabbits or other harmless creatures.

As they returned to the cave, they noticed that Alex was still sound asleep. Linda eagerly suggested waking him up, but Maya stopped her abruptly and chanted a spell with an air of confidence.

"O! Goddess of water, please grant me, your grace," Maya invoked, and to everyone's amazement, the water in the bucket Anna was holding started to swirl and cascade onto Alex's body, causing him to jolt awake.

Maya couldn't help but giggle, "You should thank me for helping you bathe without having to jump into the river yourself."

Anna joined them, visibly relieved. "I'm glad you're not one of those people or one of them. It's comforting to know that I'm not hurting an innocent person." Hearing this, Maya felt a pang of guilt and reluctantly spilled the truth to Anna.

- To be continued

(In the next episode we will be focused on... Well, just leave it to that.)