The final layer of the Orcus Labyrinth is a vast space, similar to the surface environment, about the size of a football field. Above, a conical object floats high near the ceiling, with a glowing sphere suspended at its base. This sphere emits a strong light that covers the entire space, creating a slight warmth.
Inside the space, a waterfall cascades down the walls near the ceiling, gathering into a river that flows into an inner cave. Further from the river is an expansive, neglected farm field, overgrown and uncultivated, surrounded by a lush green forest filled with various types of trees.
Two figures suddenly appeared on the stone steps beside the river—two beautiful blonde girls had abruptly emerged in the space. These were none other than Eriri and Arifureta, who had just teleported from the previous palace.
As they descended the steps, taking in the scenery, Arifureta marveled, "So, this is the Liberator's dwelling? It's much more beautiful than it looked in the anime, and it's much bigger."
Eriri nodded, unable to resist commenting, "Of course, that anime was a total mess. Having a rough idea of what it looks like is good enough."
After taking in the full view of the space, Eriri and Arifureta walked hand in hand, leisurely admiring the surroundings as they headed to the other side of the space.
A few minutes later, they reached a structure. It wasn't so much a building as it was a dwelling carved directly into the rock face, its stone structure covered in white plaster, giving it a clean and tidy appearance.
At the entrance to the dwelling, a pedestal jutted out from the ceiling, with a glowing orb atop it, illuminating the interior brightly.
Stopping to take it all in, Eriri spread her awareness over the building, quickly gaining a detailed understanding of its layout.
A good idea seemed to occur to her, and she nodded, turning to Arifureta. "Yue-chan, there's a bedroom and a bath here. Do you want to take a bath and get some sleep? After being sealed for so long, your body must be exhausted, right?"
"Oh, that sounds like a good idea. So, Eriri, do you want to join me?" Arifureta's eyes lit up, and she licked her lips with a seductive smile.
Who could resist such an inviting look? Without hesitation, Eriri replied, "Then what are we waiting for? Let's go!"
With that, she eagerly took Arifureta's hand and used teleportation to take them to the bath she had sensed earlier.
The bath was about forty square meters, with several statues resembling lions with open mouths surrounding it. These statues were engraved with magic circles, and when magic was infused, they would spout hot water.
Because the bath had not been used for many years, it had dried up. However, the bottom of the bath and its corners were inscribed with automatic cleaning magic, keeping it clean.
Eriri infused her cosmic energy into the magic circles on the lion statues, causing red light to glow from the statues. Hot water gushed from their mouths, quickly filling the bath.
"All right, Yue-chan, are you ready? Let's get in!" Eriri said, testing the water with her hand before standing up and turning to Arifureta.
"Yes, I've been ready!" Arifureta, who had long since decided on her feelings, looked at Eriri without hesitation and answered.
Arifureta then began undressing before Eriri, shedding her school uniform piece by piece, revealing her flawless, alabaster skin—like a work of art—beside the bath.
Since Eriri had seen her body countless times in the sealed palace, Arifureta didn't mind being naked in front of her now.
She turned to face Eriri, arms open, presenting herself fully.
Her skin was pristine and flawless, her breasts a delicate white and pink, perfectly shaped, with a slender waist, flat stomach, cute belly button, slightly upturned bottom, and straight white legs.
Arifureta displayed everything openly before Eriri.
Eriri stared at Arifureta, engraving her body into her mind.
Swallowing hard, Eriri felt her inner desire rising. Arifureta was incredibly tempting.
Arifureta's skin flushed slightly, her cheeks reddening, exuding an indescribable allure that sharply contrasted her youthful appearance.
Eriri quickly undressed, embracing Arifureta and pulling her into the bath.
Once inside, Eriri settled against the wall between two lion statues, with Arifureta facing her, sitting in her lap. Their chests pressed together closely.
"It feels so good..." Arifureta sighed contentedly, having not bathed in ages.
"It really does, just like a hot spring," Eriri agreed, gently caressing Arifureta's smooth back. "Holding a beautiful girl like this is pure bliss."
"Wow... Eriri, you're stunning. Your face... your skin... your figure... it's all perfect. I love it!" Arifureta said, running her small hands over Eriri's body.
Finally, Arifureta placed her hands over Eriri's shoulders, bringing them to rest on her neck. She rose from Eriri's lap, their foreheads touching, noses brushing, and warm breaths mingling.
"Eriri..."
"Yue-chan..."
With a soft sigh, Eriri and Arifureta's lips met...