Catgirls And Dungeons (Yuri)-Chapter 98: Love and ice

Vanessa Dungeon was truly a wonder.

Everywhere we went, every twist and turn, felt like diving deeper into a dream—one woven together with magic, wonder, and moments so breathtaking I never wanted them to end.

Our first stop was another mountain—taller and quieter than the rest, with snow curling along its jagged slopes like delicate ribbons of silk. The air was crisp and still, the sky a pale, icy blue stretching endlessly above us. Inky soared high above the peaks, his wings slicing effortlessly through the chill as we glided over cliffs and frozen ridges. Eventually, Eris pointed toward a shadowy hollow carved into the mountain's side.

From a distance, it looked like nothing more than an ordinary cave. Unremarkable. Silent.

But the moment we began to descend, my instincts told me there was something more waiting inside.

"This is the old Vanessa crystal mine," Eris said. "It used to be a major mining site until monster activity picked up around here. Then they discovered a richer vein closer to the gate… and this place was left behind. But trust me—it's still incredible."

As she spoke, Inky adjusted his wings and dipped down gracefully, his dark form slipping into the mouth of the cave like a whisper.

The instant we crossed the threshold, the world changed.

Darkness swallowed us whole.

Everything became still—quiet and thick like velvet. Even with my enhanced catgirl eyes, I could barely make out anything more than vague shapes. Damp stone walls. Spiky stalactites. The soft sound of wind brushing past the entrance.

But then—

A glimmer.

A single red crystal flickered dimly on the wall, no larger than a fingernail.

Then another—blue.

Then green.

Then violet, and amber—

And suddenly—boom!

The entire tunnel exploded into light!!!

Thousands of crystals erupted into color, lining the walls and ceiling like a tunnel of stars.

They sparkled and shimmered in every color imaginable, flooding the tunnel. Crimson, sapphire, gold, teal, pink, lavender—each flicker sent cascades of light rippling across the cavern.

It was like flying through a river of stardust, zipping through a galaxy!

"WWAAAAAAHHHH!!!" I gasped, clutching Eris tighter.

I couldn't stop giggling, my cheeks hurting from how wide I smiled.

It was dazzling.

It was surreal.

It was… pure magic.

We didn't say much during that flight. There were no words left that could describe it. Just laughter. Just gasps. Just the sound of wonder filling the space around us.

And then, as if that wasn't enough…

Our next destination also filled me with awe.

Not as colorful though, but absurdly grand.

It was a massive, frozen waterfall—so tall I couldn't even see the top from where we were!

The entire fall had frozen solid mid-descent, suspended in time like a divine sculpture. Jagged icicles reached out from the edges, their tips glowing faintly beneath the low winter sun. Wisps of icy mist floated around us, catching the light and turning everything to silver.

It reminded me of Niagara Falls from my old world…

Except this?

This was at least ten times taller. Ten times wider. Ten times more majestic!!!

We landed near the base, where the water had frozen into a smooth slope curling along the mountain's side. A natural ice slide, shaped perfectly by the flow of centuries.

"You ready?" Eris grinned.

"Eh? Ready for wha—WAAAH!!!"

She grabbed my hand and jumped.

"WOOOOOOOO!!!"

"AAAAAAHHHH!!!"

The wind screamed in my ears. My heart felt like it launched straight into my throat. We raced down the ice, faster and faster, the world a blur of white and glittering blue. I screamed like mad. At least three times I thought I was going to fly off the edge, but Eris kept her grip tight, her laughter echoing alongside mine.

When we finally slid to a stop in a flurry of snow, I was breathless, half-frozen, and absolutely giddy.

"That. Was. AMAZING!!"

And then—

We went again.

And again.

And again.

And still, I didn't want it to end.

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By the time we finally left the frozen waterfall and its ridiculous, exhilarating ice slide, my cheeks were sore from laughing too much, my throat dry from shouting with joy, and my body buzzing with the lingering thrill of it all.

But even then, the day wasn't over.

Not even close.

Because after that… we flew to another part of the dungeon.

A place Eris called the most dangerous area in the entire Vanessa Dungeon Cluster.

The frost wyvern territory.

The moment we crossed into the region, I felt it.

The air shifted—colder, heavier. Charged with power.

Not the biting kind of cold that stings your fingers, but something deeper, older. Like the air itself was warning us to tread carefully.

We didn't land.

Instead, Inky circled high above the clouds, gliding silently as we took in the breathtaking view from afar.

The landscape below looked nothing like the rest of Vanessa.

It was sharp. Towering. Majestic.

Dozens—maybe hundreds—of icy spires rose from the snow-covered ground like frozen towers, each one reaching skyward, impossibly tall. Their surfaces gleamed in the fading afternoon light, shimmering with frost and reflected magic.

And on those towers—

Nest!

So many nests!

Huge, sprawling nests built from gnarled branches and ancient bones, encircled with glowing blue ice.

And within them were the frost wyverns.

They were massive—some of them easily twice the size of Inky. Their bodies were coated in brilliant white scales that shimmered like crushed diamonds, and from their spines and tails jutted glowing blue spikes, pulsing faintly with elemental energy. Their horns curled long and regal, glowing softly at the tips, while their eyes blazed with frosty fire.

"How beautiful!" I muttered, couldn't hide my admire for these majestic creatures.

I wished I could get closer to take a better look at them.

Maybe touch them.

But apparently, these wyverns were all B ranked monsters, and highly territorial.

If we got too close, they would attack.

And there would be a bloody battle.

So, we just stayed at a distance, watching in quiet awe.

But then, something amazing happened.

"Felicia," Eris suddenly whispered, tapping my shoulder gently. "Look—over there."

I turned toward where she pointed—

And my breath caught, I was speechless.

"Woaaahhh…."