The village of Greenhaven threw a loud celebration right outside the walls.

They butchered the defeated Sand Devourer and roasted its meat over roaring bonfires.

It was a strange choice for a feast, but the cooked monster flesh turned out to be surprisingly tender and very rich in nutrients.

The beat of hide drums echoed through the night air. Villagers and barbarians sat shoulder to shoulder around the fires, sharing skins of cheap wine and laughing loudly together. The tension of the past few days melted away into a shared, joyous relief because they had finally survived a major threat without losing a single life.

Brak was in the middle of it all. The big barbarian had claimed two busty village women at once.

One was sitting on his lap, moaning loudly as he sucked hard on her tits, while the other knelt between his legs, eagerly sucking his cock with sloppy sounds. Brak had one hand on each woman, laughing drunkenly between groans.

Not far from them, another barbarian had bent a married woman over a wooden barrel and was fucking her roughly from behind in full view of everyone.

"Ah... Ahh..."

The woman moaned shamelessly, her dress bunched around her waist, while her husband sat nearby drinking wine and pretending not to notice.

A group of younger barbarians was even bolder, three of them sharing one eager village girl on a pile of furs, taking turns while she cried out in pleasure.

Kane did not join the main feast.

He sat alone inside his large tent, resting his back against a pile of soft furs. His entire body ached from the brutal fight. The acidic burns from the worm’s stomach still stung his skin, leaving red patches across his chest and arms. He let out a slow breath and stared at the flickering candle sitting in the corner of the room.

’I came very close to dying today,’ he thought, rubbing a spot on his shoulder.

’My levels and endgame stats gave me a huge advantage, but this world does not care about numbers if you make a stupid mistake. Getting swallowed was a sloppy move, and I cannot afford to be reckless when the real enemies show up.’

He opened his system inventory and pulled out the glowing red core he looted back in the woods.

The [Grimfang Bear Corrupted Heart] beat with a warm energy in the palm of his hand. He stared at the rare material for a long time, running his thumb over the smooth surface.

’I really need to find a good blacksmith or a skilled craftsman soon. This thing is a total waste just sitting in my inventory. I need better gear before I face the elven armies, and a weapon forged from this heart would give me a huge damage boost.’

He swiped his hand to check his current finances.

The blue system window showed his gold coins had nearly doubled from the recent loot drops and the quest rewards.

He had plenty of money to spend on upgrades, and that brought a satisfied smirk to his lips.

But a deep, restless itch still crawled under his skin. He won a hard battle, so he naturally craved his reward.

The tent flap pushed open, letting in the loud sounds of the feast for just a second. Thora and Sira walked inside carrying wooden platters piled high with roasted meat and fresh bread.

They closed the flap quickly, instantly muting the celebration outside.

Thora walked over softly and placed the food on a small table. She wore a simple linen dress that suited her curves beautifully. Sira stood right behind her, looking stunning in a fitted vest that showed off her toned stomach.

They both looked at Kane, easily noticing his serious expression.

"You should be out there celebrating, Chief," Thora said, sitting down gracefully on the furs to his left.

"The men are telling crazy stories about how you tore that beast apart from the inside. They think you are invincible."

Sira sat down on his right side and crossed her long legs.

"They are basically treating you like a god right now. You earned a few drinks and some fresh meat."

Kane looked at the two beautiful women sitting beside him. They were the very first prizes he claimed in this strange new world, and he felt a surprisingly strong connection to them.

He leaned forward and rested his elbows on his knees, ignoring the sting of his burns.

"I need to be honest with both of you," Kane started, keeping his voice serious and calm. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"As our journey continues, I will meet many other women. I will claim them and build a large harem. I want to conquer everything in my path, and that includes the queens and princesses sitting in their towers. I can’t promise I will only belong to you two."

He expected them to look hurt or angry at his blunt confession. Instead, Thora offered him an understanding smile. She reached out and rested her hand over his calloused knuckles.

"We already knew that, Chief," Thora said gently. Her voice was firm and entirely devoid of jealousy.

"You are a conqueror. You radiate power, and power naturally attracts others."

"You are not a man who can be tamed. We didn’t give ourselves to you, expecting you to become gentle."

Sira leaned closer, her eyes flashing with a mix of fierce pride and deep affection.

"She is right about you. You are a warlord, and we expect you to act like one. Just don’t forget who was here first. We are yours to command, Kane. But you are ours too, and we expect you to remember that when some fancy elven princess tries to catch your eye."

Kane felt a warmth spread through his chest. He turned his hands over and intertwined his fingers with theirs.

"Good," he rumbled.

"Because I’m never letting either of you go. You two are mine. No matter how many women I claim, no matter how many kingdoms I burn down... You two stay right here, by my side. That’s my word."

The serious tension in the tent melted away into an intimate warmth. Thora shifted closer and gently pushed him back against the pile of furs.

She knelt beside him and started massaging his sore, battle-worn shoulders. Her soft fingers worked the tight knots out of his muscles, bringing a much-needed wave of relief to his aching body.

Sira moved down to his waist and straddled his legs. She leaned forward, pressing her chest against his knees, and began tracing soothing circles over the angry red burns on his torso.

She applied a healing salve to his skin, letting her hands linger playfully over his defined chest muscles.

The moment was highly intimate and caring, filled with sensual undertones that made his blood run hot.

He did not push for sex tonight because his body was too battered. He just closed his eyes and let his two women take care of him.

’This feels better than any victory screen,’ Kane thought, letting out a long, contented sigh as Thora kissed his neck.

[System Update!]

[Affection Level Increased: Thora]

[Loyalty Level Increased: Sira]

[Harem Bond Strengthened]

Kane felt significantly better as the pain in his body slowly faded away, replaced by the soft touch of his loyal companions.