Disclaimer: I do NOT own Goblin Slayer.

Author's note: I have nothing to say. I am sorry it took me so long. But, I got my bachelor's degree, so that's something. No replies to reviews this time. Again, it was half a year, more even, so I do not even know if anyone will come back to the story.

Now onto the chapter.

Chapter 25: I am his

The wait till sundown was nerve-wracking for all of the girls. Leaving High Elf Ranger and Guild Girl alone inside the Guild, with the information they knew, caused the two girls to do a little investigation of their own. Both girls tried to figure out what Goblin Slayer has in store for them.

One thing they all agree is that whatever Goblin Slayer intends to discuss with them, it is love-related, not goblin related, as unlikely as that sounds. Specifically, they both knew Goblin Slayer wants to talk about their feelings for him. High Elf Ranger still hiding her reasoning from Guild Girl, which had little to no effect as Guild Girl was slowly coming to a realization that High Elf Ranger has a weak spot for the stoic man as well. Keeping the fact to herself, the girls continued to cautiously discuss Goblin Slayer.

Guild Girl listened carefully to everything High Elf Ranger said, and as High Elf Ranger talked about the Battle of Water Town, she also mentioned the date Goblin Slayer took her and Priestess on. That raised several alarm bells in Guild Girl's head, mainly because if High Elf Ranger will also want Goblin Slayer, her being an elf is a major complication. Well, everyone who does not worship similiar gods to that of Guild Girl and wants Goblin Slayer is a threat. And it seemed that most girls around Goblin Slayer worship gods, where only one gets the prize. "This is exactly what I feared. Girls taking him away..." she thought.

It wasn't long before the two blonde clergywomen arrived to the Guild, stopping in front of the Guild's double doors. The guild was supposed to be closed for visits already, so the two blondes covered in snow cloaks knocked first, and shortly after, Priestess tried her luck and pushed the double doors open. The double doors were indeed unlocked, revealing High Elf Ranger and Guild Girl, sitting across each other, ending the conversation once they heard the doors creaking.

Priestess, with Kuma in one arm, pulled the hood of her cloak off with the other hand and was the first one to speak up. „Uhm… hello, Guild Girl-san, High Elf Ranger-san." she softly said, still looking around for Goblin Slayer.

"Priestess! Welcome back to the Guild!" Guild Girl rose from her chair and hastily walked up to greet back the young girl with a gentle smile on her face. "I'm glad you made it back safely!"

"Hi, Priestess." High Elf Ranger rose from her chair and walked up to Priestess as well, just a step or two behind Guild Girl.

When High Elf Ranger and Guild Girl reached Priestess and still cloaked Sword Maiden, they were about to inform the two blondes that the Guild is closed for today, the other cleric pulled off her hood and introduced herself.

"Greetings. I believe we have not met yet. I am Sword Maiden. A pleasure to meet another friend of the sweet priestess." Sword Maiden made a graceful courtesy before Guild Girl.

Guild Girl's eyes widened. "Sword Maiden-sama!" she exclaimed.

Sword Maiden smiled amusingly. "Yes, that would be me."

"S-s-sorry for the rude welcome! I-it's an honor to meet you!" Guild Girl bowed in return, trying to remain composed in front of one of the most well-known adventurers, and the high-status cleric of Guild Girl's own faith. Despite not appearing like it, Guild Girl was pretty devout to her religion and took its teaching very seriously. Being in the presence of Sword Maiden made her anxious as to not embarrass only her, but also not to taint her family name.

"Please, be at ease young lady. No need to bow before me. Especially not if you are friends with the sweet priestess right next to me." Sword Maiden reached for Guild Girl's chin, and slowly raised her head, which made Guild Girl slightly flushed in cheeks. Maybe it was because she has a hard perception because of her blindness, but Sword Maiden was very close.

"O-okay. Thank you, Sword Maiden-sama. I am honored by the kind reply."

The archbishop's soft hands left her face, and Sword Maiden's ears perked up, listening intently as the quiet breathing of her beloved was not present in the halls of the Guild. The only breaths she heard were female ones. No ringing of armour either, although when Goblin Slayer sits still, he makes no clinging sounds either which makes it hard to differentiate.

"I have noticed my beloved is yet to be present, even when it was he who asked for our presence. Do any of you fair ladies have an idea of his whereabouts? We were supposed to meet him in these halls." Sword Maiden spoke.

The unvoiced question of what the blonde clerics were here for was answered, and High Elf Ranger along with Guild Girl remained stunned for a few seconds. Eventually, it was the honey-blonde-haired girl who answered.

"Uhmmmm… we don't know where he is, though, he wanted to meet us here as well." Guild Girl answered, putting her hand under her chin into a thinking pose.

"Well, well… indeed an interesting turn of events." Sword Maiden mused, her obliviousness towards the fact High Elf Ranger and Guild Girl were asked the same thing from Goblin Slaye now clear.

"Wait! So he wanted to meet all four of us here?! What EXACTLY is he planning?!" High Elf Ranger raised her voice and her whole posture become a bit more restless.

"I thought I knew, but now I am not sure." Sword Maiden calmly responded. Goblin Slayer lured them all in, most likely telling everyone different reasoning. It is quite possible he does not want to talk about confessions as Sword Maiden and Priestess initially thought. Moreover, even Guild Girl and High Elf Ranger began having doubts that he wants to talk about love stuff with all of them present. However, Goblin Slayer is a lot of things, but he is not a liar. Maybe… he wanted more people to pitch in their knowledge about love?

Meanwhile, just outside the Guild, Cow Girl finally arrived on the scene. She wore her usual farm attire, however, she brought an additional item with her. The farm girl looked down at it, once she stood in front of the doors into the Guild. "I can't believe I actually need this…" she thought, as she looked and thumped the walking stick she brought against the cobblestone road a few times.

She tried to walk without it today, she really did, but the soreness between and in her legs was just too much. When she tried to walk to the stream and dip her sore body into it, she barely made it there without falling. At the stream, she knew that if she wants to limp back to the farmhouse in time and make it into the Guild in time, she needed help. So, she took a stick and used it as a provisional walking stick, until she reached the farmhouse where she took an actual one.

When her uncle saw her limping away, he just hung his head low with a sigh and called her towards him. As with Goblin Slayer, Cow Girl and he talked about what happened, but not to an extent Uncle talked about the issue with Goblin Slayer, not even mentioning Sword Maiden and other girls to Cow Girl.

The talk was rather brief, boiling down to if she really wants a life with Goblin Slayer. And after a strong yes from Cow Girl, the uncle gave a reluctant nod of approval. After grateful hug, the limping pink-haired girl left, but not until Uncle said one last thing that made Cow Girl blush furiously.

"And next time, please tell him to tone it down. You can't do your work on the farm if you let him put you into a wheelchair for the rest of the day every time you two fool around."

And with heated cheeks, she left for the Guild. Now, outside of the Guild, she knocked lightly on the Guild door and entered shortly after.

All the girls present turned their heads towards the new person who had arrived. Surprised Cow Girl looked around for a moment, but the man who invited her was nowhere to be seen. When he was nowhere to be seen, she approached the girls in the middle of the Guild who all still were looking her way.

"Uhmm… hi girls." Cow Girl greeted the girls.

"Hi, Cow Girl-san!" Priestess greeted her with a cheerful smile.

"Uhmm… Hello." Guild Girl reluctantly greeted her, not knowing what she is doing here as well.

"Hi?" asked High Elf Ranger in confusion. "What is happening? Why are there so many of us here?! Wasn't this suppose to be private?!"

Despite being surprised by so many people present, Cow Girl noticed that one of the girls she didn't know. However, based on her iconic staff, and the fact the person seemed to be blind, she had a hunch about who the tall blonde cleric was. "And… you are Sword Maiden I suppose?" she curiously asked.

"Ara ara, it seems my reputation precedes me." Sword Maiden smiled at the farm girl with a hand on her own cheek. "That would be me, a pleasure to make an acquaintance with…" Sword Maiden paused for a moment.

"Cow Girl. I am Cow Girl." she responded with a smile. Seems like with this girl everything will be less formal which... is actually a pleasent change from the usual.

"Pleasure to meet you." Sword Maiden replied, and extended her arm in white silk for a handshake which Cow Girl took. Unlike Guild Girl, Cow Girl was not as devoted to the teachings of the Supreme Goddess as Guild Girl. Additionally, Cow Girl has not that many connections with adventurers apart from the very few people she knows nor with clergy, so her approach to Sword Maiden was more casual.

"Don't tell me HE invited you here as well." High Elf Ranger frowned.

"Uhmm… if we are talking about Goblin Slayer, then yes. He did invite me here." Cow Girl replied.

"Ara, ara. Are we supposed to expect more fair ladies to join our little meeting?" Sword Maiden playfully thought out loud.

"I sincerely hope not. This place is crowded as it is." High Elf Ranger said, mildly irritated. As the silence fell in the hall, Priestess made her presence known again. "So. Does anyone know why all of us are here?"

"Well. I thought he wanted to talk about lov-" and just as Guild Girl was about to finish the L-word, the man of the hour opened the doors to the Guild, wearing his newly repaired armor.

Silence entered the room with the man who embodies it the most. Few glances around, and the armored man quietly counted how many girls arrived. "Good. You are all here." he spoke.

"Uhmm… Goblin Slayer-san?" Priestess asked with Kuma in her arms, the bear staring at the man who hangs around his mistress quite a lot for some reason.

"Hm?" he wordlessly asked, turning his head towards the blue-eyed girl.

"Why are all of us here?" the young blonde priestess asked curiously, as the rest of the girls had their ears on high alert to finally learn what is their silent love planning.

"You will all find out in a moment." he replied, before turning his head towards Guild Girl. "Any room we can use? I would like to discuss the reason for this meeting in private."

Guild Girl, momentarily surprised by Goblin Slayer's request, blinked several times until she finally snapped from her initial mild shock. "O-Of course!" she replied, dashing behind the counter to find a key to any meeting room.

As Guild Girl was looking for keys, Goblin Slayer watched as all the girls were inspecting him. High Elf Ranger had a bit of a frown on her face, clearly irritated by having to wait for an explanation, Priestess innocently stared at him with her bright blue eyes, and Sword Maiden had a light smile on her face. A smile, that turned quite affectionate shortly after.

The blonde archbishop couldn't wait any longer. He apart from her for too long. She walked up to Goblin Slayer, wrapped her long arms around his neck, hugging him. Resting her head on his breastplate, she whispered. "I hope you do not mind my forwardness, my beloved. I feel at peace like this, and I missed this feeling while we were apart."

As Goblin Slayer lowered his head to see Sword Maiden, he returned the hug. "I do not mind" he said, his monotone voice not giving away any emotion.

Priestess only smiled at Sword Maiden and Goblin Slayer, while High Elf Ranger's frown became even bigger. As Sword Maiden pulled away from the hug. Cow Girl had widened eyes with her mouth making a surprised "O" sound upon seeing Sword Maiden's forwardness.

Goblin Slayer noticed her, and that Cow Girl held something. She evidently noticed him staring at the cane, because as soon as he tried to look into her eyes, she averted her head, with a slight redness in her cheeks. "She was alright last night before... did… I do that? Is it even possible?" Goblin Slayer thought.

Before he could ask, Guild Girl returned. "Okey. I have the key." she said, holding out the key in front of her to show them.

"Great! Let's go!" impatient High Elf Ranger exclaimed, beating Goblin Slayer in his attempt to lead them upstairs. After a short and awkward walk upstairs Guild Girl came forward and unlocked the door. The room wasn't very fancy or big. Wooden creaking floor, a glass window that let the orange sunlight from the sunset into the room, a small round carpet under the oak table, and two blue couches at the opposing ends of the table, with two blue sofas at the other ends of the table. A full bookshelf and a plant in the two corners of the room finished the decorations, along with a clock above the doors.

Goblin Slayer was the first one to enter, as the girls followed him. The girls seated themselves on the couches, Priestess with Kuma on her lap and Sword Maiden on one, and Cow Girl, High Elf Ranger, and Guild Girl on the other, as Goblin Slayer took the sofa.

As was usual for Goblin Slayer, he got straight to the point. "It has come to my knowledge, that every single one of you loves me." Goblin Slayer said, stoic as always.

On the other end, the girls weren't stoic at all. Sword Maiden conjured an amused smile, embarrassed Priestess retreated her hands from Kuma and hid her face in them, Guild Girls eyes widened upon hearing that all of the girls here have a soft spot for him, and slightly surprised Cow Girl nervously rubbed her arm.

And after the initial shock, the elven girl exclaimed. "W-what are you talking about? I-I could have never fallen in love with you!" she desperately tried to deny the accusation for her own good, and even to uphold her eleven reputations.

Her outburst had exactly the opposite effect as she had hoped for, as every pair of eyes was now set on her.

"Last time I spoke to you, I understood otherwise. Additionally, I said that if you love me, meet me here at sunset." Goblin Slayer said as High Elven Ranger's cheeks flushed. "And here you are." Goblin Slayer said, but upon seeing the frustrated face of High Elf Ranger, he was more confused than ever. Not that the situation isn't confusing as is, but he hoped that High Elf Ranger would definitely decide on this love thing since they last talked. And seeing her here, in addition to her own confession, he thought that's now resolved. "Hmm… if you do not, then leave. This meeting does not concern you if you don't love me." Goblin Slayer said, before turning to the other girls. "This applies to all of you. If you do not love me, leave." he said, his tone too monotone for a situation like this.

However, all the girls knew him and understood that is just how he talks; it did not mean he did not care, and so, they stayed rooted on the couch. Some awere tenser like Guild Girl and Priestess, some were more relaxed like Sword Maiden and Cow Girl, and some still had more to say. "I-I-I… What is the meaning of this?! Don't you realize how cruel it is to say something like that to all of us!" High Elf Ranger jumped from the couch, curling her fingers and tucking on her shorts in frustration. Nevertheless, she could only try to deflect the initial question from the fact that she, like the rest of the girls was still here.

"No. If it is cruel, I apologize. I have no experience with love. The only thing I realize is that this is getting out of hand and I need to resolve this as soon as possible." Goblin Slayer replied.

High Elf Ranger grits her teeth, shuts her eyes and sat back down on the couch. For an elf, everything surrounding this is beyond embarrassing. More than to a regular human.

"If I am to understand our meeting correctly, you mean to choose your future wife, or wives, in this very room. Am I correct, my beloved?" Sword Maiden asked, genlty gesturing to Goblin Slayer with an open liad out hand, being ahead of other girls in understanding what is going on.

Goblin Slayer turned to the blind archbishop. "Something like that. I am not going to choose, but you all will." he said, stunning every girl in the room.

"W-what?" Guild Girl recovered first, with an expression of disbelief and a raised eyebrow.

"What do you mean by that?" Cow Girl added, also curious.

Goblin Slayer continued. "As I said. I do not know anything about love. Does the last night with you fall into it? I would imagine so, but how exactly?" Goblin Slayer began as Cow Girl's cheeks once more flushed. Before girls could pull answers from Cow Girl, Goblin Slayer continued. "What I want to say, is that I would take any one of you as my wife. However, I know I am not going to be a good partner because I do not know how to treat a lady. You all should realize that, and talk it among each other if you have what it takes to put up with me among other things." he made a small pause. "What I want from this meeting, is for you to seriously decide which of you wants to be my wife or wives. If you all agree on one. Good. If you all agree on more, also possible. And if you all decide on none, that may be the best for all of you. I just need a conclusion to all of this." Goblin Slayer said. Not that he wouldn't try to be the best husband he could be, but he knows himself and his inadequacies too much.

"… Even me?" High Elf Ranger whispered, asking more herself than Goblin Slayer. And apart from the girls seated at her sides, Goblin Slayer also heard.

"Yes. Even you." Goblin Slayer replied. Even when he doesn't appreciate the constant yelling, she was surprisingly docile when he put his foot down and tied her at the temple, for example. Maybe once this is over, she will be calmer. The loud nature… it seemes she just how she expresses her conflicted feelings, at least to him.

All the girls, even High Elf Ranger gave the man a sympathetic look. He really just wants what is best for them.

Goblin Slayer rose from the sofa, his armor making now a very familiar noise. "I will be downstairs. Come to me when you reach a conclusion." Goblin Slayer turned around and began walking out of the room.

"Wait a second!" an exclamation not from High Elf Ranger, but that of Cow Girl stopped him when she too rose from her spot, walking stick firmly supporting the sudden movement. "You won't stay during our talk about you?"

"No. You do not need my influence on the decision." he said before he disappeared from the room, as his armored boots were heard descending the wooden stairs to the Guild's main hall.

Speechless Cow Girl dropped back on the couch, the soft couch cushion softening the impact on her punded butt as all the girls were left also speechless for quite a while. None knew how to handle such a situation, nervously fidgeting in their seats, when the man all the girls love just drops them into the same room to decide who will be with him. In most cases, the girls would either be at each other's throats or kick Goblin Slayer's ass just for trying such a stunt.

"Ara, ara. Interesting turn of events, would you not agree, ladies?" Sword Maiden said with a chuckle.

"That is one way to put it, lady Sword Maiden…" Guild Girl replied. Never in her dreams, had she imagined that her love life would take such a turn, yet, here she is.

"S-so… what are we gonna do?" Priestess nervously clutched Kuma to her, fearing what is ahead. The atmosphere didn't stink with the smell of an impending fight, but it is hard to believe that everyone here would agree on a single solution to this problem.

"Just what our love said, we will converse about him." Sword Maiden smiled at the small blonde seated next to her, patting her back.

"You are unseemly OK with what he just did." High Elf Ranger said, her voice a bit hostile.

Sword Maiden smiled while turning her head to High Elf Ranger. "I can not say I anticipated he would do this, but neither am I surprised he chose this course of action after knowing him even if only for not even a year." her pink lips curved into a smirk. "What surprises me, however, is that you are still here with us."

Her elven ears reddened alongside her cheeks. "S-so what! I can love him as much as you do!" she yelled out in an outburst, pointing fingers at Sword Maiden.

"I can see that now, even if it be hidden under the cloak of irritation." amused Sword Maiden said. "Although, I have to say it is mildly interesting how an elven princess fell for a peasant warrior with nothing to inherit." Sword Maiden decided to spill the beans

High Elf Ranger reddened even more. "You told her?!" she turned to Priestess, who was caught off guard as an innocent doe shivered. Fortunately, before she could stutter out a response, Sword Maiden spoke for her.

"Young priestess beside me did not have to. I was once, for a short while, an advisor to King of Humans, before he relocated me to Water Town. As such I have knowledge of royal families outside our lands. And upon your description, I realized who graced my temple with its presence" Sword Maiden replied calmly, with a small bow of her head.

Only Cow Girl's eyes widened at the revelation, as she was the only one from the group who did not know. "So… I am competing with a princess…" Cow Girl mumbled and sighed.

Sword Maiden once again smiled. "A competition it will be only if we allow it to be." she said as all the eyes in the room widened. "I believe that is what my young apprentice fears." Sword Maiden once again turned her head to the Priestess beside her.

"H-hai…" she answered, her head hung low.

Sword Maiden knew exactly why it felt like the air in the room was thicker ever since Goblin Slayer left. And as the oldest, and most knowledgeable of the girls, she decided to mediate this meeting. "As to put an end to the constant guessing, I will choose a direct approach as the man maidens fair fancy. Who here lives by the teachings of Earth Mother or Supreme Goddess." Sword Maiden looked around, still having the habit from the times she saw. "Who here, has not a problem with having sister-wives." Sword Maiden pressed the question all the girls were avoiding, with most thinking that other girls would want to steal away Goblin Slayer for themselves alone.

Priestess, as Sword Maiden clearly did not have a problem with that, only fearing a girl may come that will not agree and would like to take Goblin Slayer away for herself. Same with Guild Girl, whose father actually has two wives and whose family is fairly religious in the faith of the Supreme Goddess, compared to Cow Girl. Nevertheless, even Cow Girl who has a loose connection to the religion of Earth Mother still lives by it, and has no problem with such a thing, fearing someone would want to take Goblin Slayer for themselves.

Seeing Guild Girl raise her hand, saying she is okay with such a thing lifted a giant fear of not only Cow Girl, but Priestess as well, as both thought Guild Girl did not follow the teachings of either Earth Mother or Supreme Goddess. Cow Girl, never really considering if she'll have sister-wives or not went along with all of this and raised her hand as well. It is not exactly a huge problem, just something that she should probably consider when she pined after him. Besides, these girls are one of the reasons Goblin Slayer was brought out of his shell, and albeit reluctatnly, he even agreed to have sex. They are part of this as much as she is.

However, with the appearance of High Elf Ranger, all knew this will be the most complicated case and that her religion will complicate things. The rest of the girls had their hands raised with the exception of the elven princess. Priestess whispered the state of raised hands to Sword Maiden as High Elf Ranger spoke. "You humans are so weird…" she gritted her teeth, and with a heavy heart raised her hand as well.

She may be brash, but she is not stupid. It is four against one, and even a blind person, such as the one mediating this ordeal, could see where this was going. She loved him, yes, but she felt pressured into raising her hand. However, the following few exchanges changed her outlook on the situation.

"Please, young princess. Do not feel pressured into raising your hand. If it is your wish to have my beloved all to yourself, we can discuss such a thing as well. Neither of us wants to force us to relinquish your elven heritage." Sword Maiden tried to calm the elven princess, hearing the uneven breathing and feeling the conflict in the poor princess.

"It doesn't matter. I already relinquished the vast majority of my elven heritage when I left. I do not even pray to the Great Tree anymore, as it was mainly Priestess with Earth Mother who saved me several times already. If anything, I am a heretic who turns to Earth Mother more than the Great Tree. I am an elf… who… does not have a place where to belong…" High Elf Ranger said, shooting a grateful look towards Priestess who returned it with a bright smile that could lighten up any room.

Sword Maiden smiled. "Well, with all our hands raised, I believe you just found a placce where you will belong. If it is alright with all of you, my beloved will become our beloved, and someday, our husband."

Priestess, who whispered the information of raised hands to Sword Maiden, was the first one to happily exclaim her answer. "Of course!"

"I do not see a problem." Guild Girl shrugged her shoulders, seeing this as the ideal outcome. She was more surprised that so many of her friends had the same view of harems as she has

"Seems like we will get to know each other even more." Cow Girl smiled at the other girls.

Seeing all the girls getting along like this, was quite emotional for High Elf Ranger. She really felt like she did not belong anywhere. Loner, that was how she was defined, and she liked it that way, but at the same time, she wanted a place to belong. After an adventure, a small place where she could regain her strength, rest, and feel at home. With these girls, whom she already knows well, it seemed like a perfect place. She was even a bit teary eyes, quickly wiping her forming tears away into her brown adventurer cape. "Yeah… I'd like that as well…" High Elf Ranger eventually replied. No, she was not pressured. Having this small family, which accepts her for who she is, it is what she always wanted. Albeit, not with a shared man, but, hopefully, they will figure it out.

"I am glad we all agree. And even when I am not familiar with all of you, I look forward to getting to know you from more than stories." Sword Maiden said, as, among the smiles from Guild Girl and Cow Girl, even High Elf Ranger conjured a lovely smile. "I believe we will not have problems getting along, as I sense that all of us want to repay our beloved for what he has done for us. When our beloved returned to my town, he was more open, more approachable, and I believe it is you, young ladies, to who I should be thankful to. It is clear as day that along with me, you too want to help him out of the lonely shell he covered himself in. If we focus on that, work together, enjoy each other's company, we may help the man who helped so much each one of us." Sword Maiden finished her little speech. Also in her mind, she was glad to have sister wives. As much as she wants Goblin Slayer, she knows physically it will take a while. The image of goblins will be hard to forget. Because of blindness, even when Goblin Slayer is the one who'll take her to bed, goblins will still lurk in her thoughts and what they did to her. However, now... there is another option.

"And we thank you too, Sword Maiden-sama. You too did help! He himself hugged a person since you returned! That's something I could not imagine in the past 5 years I know him!" Guild Girl said, and Priestess nodded frantically being too happy at the moment that all worked out well.

Sword Maiden giggled. "I hope our efforts continue to bear fruit." Sword Maiden's smile turned mischievous. "Or rather, they already may have already bore a more fruit." as eyebrows rose, Sword Maiden turned her head to the place from which a certain smell caught her interest ever since she caught it. "Say, my dear farmer girl, what did our beloved mean regarding the love antics you two participated last night? Would you share with your future sister-wives what happened?"

"O-oh…" Cow Girl once more reddened and averted her eyes from Sword Maiden.

"Yeah! I was meaning to ask that as well!" High Elf Ranger proclaimed. "What did you do?"

As all eyes were on her, Cow Girl got nervous. "W-well." Cow Girl continued after a short pause recollecting her thoughts and trying to remain composed. "I… greeted him back." she answered. Not exactly a lie, but such an answer did not sate Sword Maiden's teasing nature.

"And how exactly did you do that?" Sword Maiden pressed forward.

"D… do I have to tell you?" Cow Girl asked as the conversation became more uncomfortable for her.

"No, of course not. You are free to choose what you shall or shall not share with us. I ask because I believe transparency will be important in the family we want to create." Sword Maiden said.

With that, Cow Girl could only agree. She did not want to start this family bond they attempt to create with a lie.

"I.. hugged him, kissed him, and… laid with him." Cow Girl said, looking at the hands on her lap in shame. If she knew what would happen today, she would wait until they were all in a relationship with Goblin Slayer. Like this, she is the only one who crossed that line, and even sinned according to Earth Mother, because such things are reserved for married people. And everyone here seemed to be very religious. Fortunately for her, her friends did not mind THAT much, although, that didn't mean it didn't strike the girls as one of the biggest shocks in their lives.

"YOU DID WHAT?!" High Elf Ranger exclaimed. It came off as an accusing exclamation, but it was anything but that. In her wildest dreams, she did not imagine Orcbolg would actually sleep with someone!

"I had sex with him!" Cow Girl exclaimed, and continued. "I'm sorry but I did not think we'd be here forming a harem!" Cow Girl tried to defend her actions somewhat.

High Elf Ranger blinked several times in succession, confused as to what she is apologizing for. Meanwhile, both Guild Girl and Priestess covered their mouths as the mild scandal was revealed. Sword Maiden once more with her calm and motherly tone mediated.

"At ease, my dear farmer girl. I believe that the outburst was not to shame your actions, rather shock of the fact you managed to lure Goblin Slayer to your bedchambers." Sword Maiden turned to High Elf Ranger. Good thing Cow Girl can confess to Sword Maiden, that makes things easier. "Am I right, young princess?" she spoke. And it was true, albeit a little bit of jealousy emerged when all the girls realized that it was Cow Girl who will always be remembered as the first. But, fortunately, there are still many firsts to come and up for grabs with their stoic partner.

"Huh? Of course! That airhead knows only of goblins and nothing else! I did not even think he knew what to do with a woman!" High Elf Ranger turned to Cow Girl explaining things.

"Oh, he knows. Too well I would say…" Cow Girl thought. Looking at other girls, it really did seem they did not mind, rather they seem… curious.

"It seems, under all that armor, as much as he tries to hide under it, is still a man trying to fulfill his basic instincts." Sword Maiden said, cheeky smile appearing on her face. "What might you two be whispering about?" Sword Maiden quickly looked to Priestess sitting beside her, as Guild Girl sneakily joined the couch with Sword Maiden and Priestess on it. The two girls began whispering something and were caught quickly by Sword Maiden and her slightly enhanced ears. Not that it was necessary, since they were just next to her.

"O-o-o-oh. W-w-well…" Priestess stuttered out, unable to answer, clutching Kuma as if trying to evade such embarrassing topics.

Guild Girl played with her ponytail, looking down at it, mumbling softly trying to not be seen when she is gonna ask what she is about to ask. "We… we were just wondering… how… how was it?" she asked in a mumble, focusing more and more and the ponytail and her honey-blonde hair.

Sword Maiden was pleasantly surprised when Guild Girl honestly answered. Honesty is in short supply these days, and if they want to persevere, they will need an entire stock. Now, will Cow Girl be honest as well? Sword Maiden turned to her, and the farmer girl was also nervous to share details. "Young ladies, if you think it is unlady-like to talk about such things, I understand. With strangers, it is. However, we are to be sister-wives, and if you have an option to share such things with anyone, it is us. Feel free to share, because one day, all of us will go through it, and knowing what our beloved fancies in bedchambers is valuable to all here. We are to be his wives after all." Sword Maiden said. "Talk about such things is not in any way shape or form restricted by either of our goddesses." she added.

It calmed the girls down. Cow Girl looked at the other girls around her, and all were eager to hear what she had to say. Albeit hesitantly, Cow Girl began. "W-well… it didn't happen in bedchambers. We… we were at the barn." she quietly said, the initial embarrassment slowly fading yet still present in her voice.

"I imagine a lot of peasant girls experience such a thing in barns among the hay." Sword Maiden tried to lighten up the mood, and it worked. The other girls chuckled. "Possibly." Cow Girl answered in a sweet chuckle, covering her mouth.

As others were chuckling, Priestess nervously gulped as she raised her hand like she was in school. Cow Girl sweetly smiled at the young girl. "Yes, Priestess."

"U-uhmmm…" she was still unsure, but one look at Sword Maiden and her encouraging smile was all she needed and her covnulsive grip on the staff softened. "T-that cane you are walking with… is… is it because of last night? Or... did something else happen?"

Contrary to what one might think, Priestess was a sharp little thing even when it comes to sex. Unlike other girls here, she clearly saw what Goblin Slayer packs under that armor. And if it should grow two times bigger, it would be more of a small third leg than a penis. She is no expert, but just imagining that thing in herself, something like that could definitely cause the limp Cow Girl walks with.

Cow Girl knew what Priestess was hinting at and Cow Girl's cheeks reddened again. Yet she decided to answer. "W-well… yes. He... did that." and the girls once more covered their gasps with their hands, same for Sword Maiden who watched the amusing show.

"He beat you?!" High Elf Ranger exclaimed reconsidering this whole harem thing with an abusive lover.

"W-w-what? No! He'd never do that!" Cow Girl immediately defended her lover. "It's just… he… was big. I… I don't know how big other men are down there, but… I'd say Goblin Slayer must be very big compared to others…" Cow Girl explained. "And… well… I was also a virgin and never inserted anything apart from fingers inside so… it was a lot of work to figure out how to… you know… fit him in." she continued, embarrassment once more rising explaining this.

"Ou… oooooooooooou…" High Elf Ranger gasped as realization hit her and cheeks with ears were red once more.

"How… how big was… he?" Guild Girl couldn't hold her curiosity and asked.

Blinking Cow Girl turned her attention towrds Guild Girl, who watched as Cow Girl raised her hands in a clasp and tried to show them all by pulling her hands further away from each other how big was he. "Okay, that is not so bad I do not think I'd need a cane for that… oh, she keeps going, and going… and going… okay that could be a probl-, GOODNESS GRACIOUS GIRL STOP! WHAT THE- YOUR REPRODUCTIVE AND DIGESTIVE SYSTEM HAS TO BE IN SHAMBLES. STOP! FOR FUCK'S SAKE YOU HAD TO GET IMPALED THROUGH AND THROUGH LIKE A DAMN SKEWER! IN THE NAME OF SUPREME GODDESS, PLEEEEEASE STOOOOOOOP THY HANDS!" Guild Girl yelled/pleaded in her mind, until, finally, Cow Girl put her hands to a halt.

"It was a bit bigger… I think… but this should give them at least an idea of what I had to deal with. No need to change it now." Cow Girl thought. "About this big..." she said, and when she raised her head, all the girls had jaws nearly on the floor. As if on cue, all of them gulped loudly. Priestess relayed the size to Sword Maiden, and even Sword Maiden, who during her early life as a healer saw many genitals, female and male alike, however, this was a goddamn weapon of mass destruction instead.

"I… I am surprised you are still walking after taking that in… on your first night." Sword Maiden was the first one to answer.

"What the-?! Is that normal for humans?! That thing is ridiculous!" High Elf Ranger chimed in.

"There is no way he fit all of that inside of you!" Guild Girl exclaimed as Priestess only looked at her smaller body, gulping loudly once more.

"Oh, he didn't. He did try after I told him to… take the lead. I… " Cow Girl paused for a moment, considering if she should go into such details, but thinking back, now it doesn't really matter anymore. "I came two times before him and he did not once. So, I told him to… get off using me."

All the girls intently listened. "In the end, I came five times… hard. He only once." she said, before realizing she went off topic a bit. "W-what I am trying to say, no matter what we did, how we did it, he never got all of it in. Maybe half of it…"

All the girls were dead quiet. Goblin Slayer was terrifying to goblins, and many people that did not know him, but now, he was terrifying even to them. They did not expect him to walk with a log between his legs, and neither they imagined that the enhanced stamina will play part in bed!

"O-okey. S-so he has an inhumane length and stamina…" Guild Girl nervously chuckled. "What else... maybe he is not as thick?" Guild Girl put one last hope on that, hoping that she wouldn't end up like Cow Girl every time they go to bed.

Cow Girl only shook her head and made a circle using her thumb and index finger. Not with one hand, but both.

"Oh my…" was the only thing Sword Maiden could say.

"That human is a freak of nature…" High Elf Ranger could only say as she was taking in everything.

"He will destroy us all…" Guild Girl hung her head low in defeat. Priestess, along with other girls could only nod and look at their abdomens wiht pity.

Seeing them all afraid, Cow Girl decided to calm them. "Girls, I know it seems scary, but believe me, even when it happened in the worn-down barn, it was magical." this brought all the attention back to Cow Girl. "We slowly figured everything out. Kisses, touching, and all that. It was excruciatingly painful at the beginning, but only because I was forcing myself. Goblin Slayer was very patient, attentive, a gentle with me. Well… until I asked otherwise which may have caused why I am walking with a cane today." Cow Girl rubbed the back of her head embarrassingly. "But do not be mistaken. After the initial pain went away a pleasure, I can't even describe hit me. It was mind-shattering and so good that you'll not regret anything even if you are with a cane. He even took care of me after I passed out from the session!"

Silence filled the room once more. "So, what you are saying is… that he fucked you into unconsciousness…" Guild Girl asked/stated, throwing away her proper upbringing, using foul language.

"W-w-well… yeah. But it was great I promise!" Cow Girl stumbled on words. Cow Girl's reassurance did not make the girls calmer at all.

Sword Maiden chuckled. "It certainly seems so since you are so eager for another session." the blonde archbishop said as the pink-haired girl locked eyes with Sword Maiden's blindfold. "Nevertheless, I would ask you to walk us through it all in detail. Because, now, most of us are rather confused about how the night had happened."

Cow Girl smiled and told them everything. How he arrived, how she poured her heart to him, how they kissed, how she asked for more and he obliged, how he calmed her down when she was nervous about her condition, and then when she rode him. All the way to the morning after. The fear of sex slowly subdued as the story went on, and all the girls wore smiles by the end. After today, the girls knew, that talking about such things with each other will not be a problem.

Meanwhile, our hero sat in the Guild Hall, all alone, tapping fingers on the desk so that these sounds distract him from the conversation upstairs he could lightly hear. Unintentional overhearing adds another ability he aquired thanks to the bite.

Inspector was supposed to be here somewhere, but it seems like she has some business in the town to do, so, Goblin Slayer sat all alone here until the girls will decide, which should not take long in his estimate. Unfortunately for him, it seemed like the girls were taking their sweet time to decide. He did not measure the time, but they were there for about 30 minutes, and they are still talking. Well, mostly Cow Girl by the voice, but he could not hear exactly what is she saying.

"If they choose someone, everything will change…" he thought.

It was scarier than any quest he ever took. For the first time in a long time, he felt a tiny bit anxious. Not because he may be alone, but because he may have someone he will have to take care of. All of this can't end well, can it?

For several minutes he was left with his own thoughts until finally, the door upstairs opened, and the girls descended the stairs. Sword Maiden holding her staff led them, with Priestess, her staff, and Kuma behind, and the three other girls behind her. Sword Maiden's lips were formed in a gentle smile, and when looking at the other girls walking down the stairs, all seemed to be in a good mood. "That is good." he thought, hating the idea he would make the girls cry. Whatever troubles he finds himself in, they are happy, at least.

"Have you made your decision?" he asked, calm on the outside. Not that he was very nervous on the inside. More than nervous, he was curious how all of them came to an understanding.

Once the girls stood before him, it was Sword Maiden who spoke and broke the news to him. "My beloved, it seems like neither of us is unable to give up on you. And with such lovely ladies, I think sharing is the only option, as we agreed to all be your romantic partners, and hopefully, one day, shall you propose, your spouses." she informed him, her voice smooth as a velvet.

Under his helm, Goblin Slayer's eyes widened. "All of you?" he asked unsurely, steadily raising from his chair.

To his question, all the girls nodded. He sighed, loudly. Although it was sweet of them to care about him so much, they should know that he is not meant to be a partner to one girl, let alone five. But, judging by their reassuring smiles, they talked about that as well.

"Are you all sure this is what you want?" he asked one last time.

"I think it is safe to say yes, we all want you." Sword Maiden said.

"Admire you." added High Elf Ranger.

"Need you." Priestess added.

"Cherish you." Guild Girl said.

"And love you." Cow Girl said.

Goblin Slayer sighed once more. He is flattered, really. However, it makes his life more chaotic. Guess now it is time to go to the bank and put his fortune to good use. "I will need to build us a big house." he said, while the girls chuckled. But now that he thought about it, they'll need more of a manor than a house. Six people, plus children. Yeah… such a house will take a while to build. "I will try to make you all happy." was all Goblin Slayer could promise them.

"We know." the girls said in unison.

Before Goblin Slayer could say more, the doors to the Guild opened. Inspector, in her working attire, stood in the middle of the doorway, with two guards behind her. On first glance, you could tell that these people are not your ordinary city guards, but rather the royal guards of King of Humans. Their armor was heavy, bulky, and golden, with a great helm with wings protruding on the sides. A crimson cape with the royal emblem hung over one shoulder and both soldiers towered not only over Inspector but over Goblin Slayer as well.

"Oh! You… all are still here." Inspector greeted them in surprise, her posture unsure as she looked to her sides at the guards. "Uhmm… I met these gentlemen in town asking for a place to stay as they were looking for someone. And… they are looking for you." Inspector answered, locking her eyes with Sword Maiden.

Without any words, the two giant guards walked past Inspector, to Goblin Slayer's group. Both guards looked down at the smaller man and archbishop.

"Sword Maiden of Water Town, you are under arrest. Please, come with us to the king for trial." one of the guards said, his voice deep and menacing.

The other guard grabbed Sword Maiden by the wrist before anyone could comprehend what was going on. After a few steps of leading Sword Maiden out of the Guild, the archbishop finally unfroze and began resisting, pulling back her grabbed wrist. "Wait a moment! Do I not have the option to say anything for my defense?" Sword Maiden argued, all the people in the Guild witnessing a rare display of Sword Maiden losing composure.

"You can defend yourself before the king's council and jury. Do not resist or we will have to use force." the guard who hold her wrist said his voice as deep as his colleagues.

Sword Maiden tried to beat the guard's hand with the staff in hand, but it did not even budge him. She did not even made a scratch on the golden armour. He was slowly dragging her out of the Guild.

"Sword Maiden-sama!" the priestess was the first one in the group to recover from the initial shock. She put Kuma down and ran to stop the guard. But the other guard walked in front of her, and even with Kuma biting into the guard's boots, Priestess could not break through.

The other girls wanted to help, especially High Elf Ranger wanted to dash to Sword Maiden with her impulsive nature, but she was hold back by the other girls. The other girls realized that such action could make things much worse. Additionally, Sword Maiden is the most intelligent out of them. Unless she asks, they should not interfere, and Guild Girl understood that. However, that was the girls.

Goblin Slayer stepped into action before the girls could react. Just before the guard with Sword Maiden reached the door, Goblin Slayer jumped over the guard blocking the way, landing directly in front of the doors on his knees. With his back against the guard, Goblin Slayer rose to his feet and turned around.

Even though Sword Maiden couldn't see, she knew her savior just landed in front of them, and she smiled in relief. It seems like her beloved won't let them take her away that easy.

"What is the reason for this?" Goblin Slayer calmly asked.

"That does not concern you, adventurer. Move aside." The guard said, too completely calm.

"I am his, so it does concern him!" Sword Maiden desperately yelled out.

Hearing the desperation in her voice, Goblin Slayer knew, if the guards won't be reasonable, he will lose his composure and the Guild will turn into a battlefield.

"Are you?" he asked and Sword Maiden firmly nodded. "Alright then, I guess he deserves to know then." the guard finally let go of Sword Maiden's hand, and the stunned guard who was jumped over slowly joined his colleague near the door. The girls also hurried to Sword Maiden's side, as she, along with the rest of the girls stood behind Goblin Slayer. Only Inspector was on the sidelines, watching the situation unfold.

"What do you think you are doing!" High Elf Ranger screamed.

"Yeah! Sword Maiden is an archbishop who helped thousands of people and did not hurt anybody!" Guild Girl also raised her voice; the need to protect one of the heads of her religion welling inside of her.

"What did she do so horrible that you want to arrest her?" Cow Girl asked demandingly.

The two guards turned their heads toward each other, and nodded, wordlessly agreeing to share the information.

"Sword Maiden is to be trialed for her failure to protect Water Town once again. Sword Maiden had a duty, still has mind you, to protect the civilians of Water Town in case of an attack. Yet, during the last two attacks, she remained hidden in the Temple of Law. Because of her inaction, hundreds died and thousands are traumatized." one guard firmly explained.

"I believe that should suffice all of you as reasoning. I promise you in the name of our king that she will be given a fair trial." one of the guards said.

Sword Maiden still didn't budge. Even if fair, they do not understand, no one does. She would gladly defend the town against an incoming army of men, fire-breathing dragons, giant sea serpents, or land-destructive rock eaters. But goblins….

The jury wouldn't understand either! The fact she is traumatized by goblins will not help her case at all. Sword Maiden has a duty, and duty must be upheld. Unfortunately, they targeted her weak spot and she did not do her duty. Now, sentence of at least 20 years in prison awaits her before the jury. Maybe, even more, when citizens will be called as witnesses and they'll will blame her for the deaths of their loved ones. She knows the laws of the land too well after working under the king.

Dark, cold, cell, where she can't go anywhere. It is too similar. Just the thought of such a place brings her back to that fateful night. The nightmares she'd have, not to mention with her mind unoccupied, seeing those green demons before her constantly, would break her. Without her beloved to keep her demons away, she'd most likely have hanged herself. Tears formed in her eyes as her mind wandered to darker places.

As one of the guards was reaching for Sword Maiden's wrist again, Goblin Slayer grabbed the guard's hand, stopping it. The guard growled.

"Release me, or I will be forced to use violence." irritation now audible in the guard's voice.

"No. She is mine." Goblin Slayer simply said.

It warmed the heart of a teary-eyed archbishop, but she knew, even if she was his, there was nothing they could do to avoid the inevitable. Even if Goblin Slayer fights off the guards, next time, more will come, causing even more problems. It was hopeless to resist. "If only I was really his… Wait! That's it!" she thought, and just like that, she got a brilliant idea.

"I do not care. I will ask you one las-"

"You have to care because I am literally his!" Sword Maiden exclaimed.

"It does not matter you married. Stop this charade already." the other guard sighed in annoyance, and reached for Sword Maiden's hand. However, he was slow, and Sword Maiden pulled her hand away just in time.

"Did you not hear me?! I am literally his! I am his SLAVE!" Sword Maiden yelled out, surprising everyone in the room not only with yelling but also with that she was yelling.

"Stop this nonsense! You are not a slave, and even if you were, what does it change?! YOU HAVE TO STAND BEFORE THE TRIAL REGARDLESS, SO SURRENDER! WE HATE LIKE USING VIOLENECE AGAINST WOMEN!" one of the guards was now yelling as well, the calm evening turning into a heated fight.

"IT CHANGES EVERYTHING! YOU CAN NOT IMPRISON PROPERTY!" Sword Maiden screamed at the guard. "ADDITIONALLY, YOU CAN NOT CONFISCATE PROPERTY OF AN INNOCENT MAN!" she loudly added.

Out of nowhere, the guards were stunned. It… it was true. They cannot confiscate the property of another man. However, the other guard already saw such a stunt pulled on an arrest warrant before. There is a bit of a loophole in the laws regarding slaves in their country, and some try to dodge responsibilities like that.

"Alright, but still. You may be his property, but you are not exactly an object, are you? Under our laws, slaves are considered animals. As such, the owner of the animal is responsible for the actions of the beast. If a dog bites a child, the owner is responsible as well as the dog, and the beast is taken away, or put to death. If you are indeed his slave, both of you are guilty and both of you are coming with us." the guard's smug face is hidden beneath the helmet. Unlike his colleague, this man knows his stuff.

"No, he is not!" the girls all quickly replied, ready to defend Goblin Slayer. Fortunately for everyone, Sword Maiden was one step ahead.

"You are correct, my dear guard, my owner is responsible for my duties in this case. However, my owner took on my responsibilities and protected the town to the best of his abilities both times when I was indisposed. You see now, my dear guard? You cannot take away either of us, because what duties I did not uphold, my owner did instead of me. Shall you examine the records of the incidents you shall find the heroic deeds of my beloved owner." Sword Maiden said sweetly.

It is true responsibilities shift in such a way with animals and slaves. This would have been a checkmate, but the smarter guard knows Sword Maiden is bluffing. There is no way in hell such an important figurehead is anyone's slave. "If you are a slave, prove it. Show me the Mark of Ownership."

"Y-you see… dear guard. M-my mark is on a… private place, where only my beloved owner is allowed to look. S-so… if you may. I am sure my owner would not take lightly you dishonoring his woman like that." Sword Maiden, still being one step ahead, played the innocent, blushing maiden maybe a bit too perfectly.

The smart guard on the other hand cursed himself for not interrogating this adventurer in between his questions to Sword Maiden. He really can't strip and examine Sword Maiden right here, unless he has a physician and a permit from the king. He gritted his teeth in frustration as he asked the question that will hammer the last nail into the coffin. "Can we examine her?"

"No." Goblin Slayer simply answered.

The guard growled in frustration. "Come, we have to report back to the king."

The other guard was confused as his comrade walked past the group towards the door. "Wait! Is that it? We came all this way for nothing?" he asked stopping his colleague.

"Unfortunately… they play this game too well and if we would use force, our king's name would be tarnished." the guard eyed the entire group one last time. The guard cursed his purse also because if he had more gold, he could at least survive in the town long enough to monitor them as his colleague would go back to the king. But, alas, he does not. Sword Maiden with Goblin Slayer would most likely slip by him anyway, as he is not familiar with Twilight Town in the least. Their only hope is to get back to the king quickly and return before they'll find a slaver who will mark Sword Maiden. After all, they do not look like a bunch that can afford to run from the king's forces for long, and it is very hard to find a slaver. "You won this round, Sword Maiden. But we will return, that I promise." the guard growled before he disappeared out of the Guild doors. The other, confusingly following closely behind, already bombarding the other with questions about what just happened.

Once they were gone, Inspector, was the first one to speak. "I am sorry! I-I didn't know they wanted to arrest you!" Inspector, as one of the people following Supreme Goddess faithfully, would never, ever turn on Sword Maiden, even when she knows what happened in Water Town.

Without looking at Inspector, Sword Maiden released a large sigh of relief. "It is alright. Good even, that you brought them here." however, she looked in the direction of the enigma impersonated.

Sword Maiden did not know if he'd play along. Lying to the royal guard and helping someone to avoid imprisonment is a serious crime. Yet, he lied for her. However, the more she thought about it, the more she realized: "Hold on… he did not say any lie to them."

The guards did not ask him many questions and when they return, they will ask. And then, he will have to lie if he wants to save her. Again.

"Our beloved, it burdens me to ask of you yet another favor, when you have already done so much for me. I would ask you once more if could shield me from darkness, and make a slave out of me. Even now, my life belongs to you, and it would not make a difference if I would be officially yours, and marked as well. If anything, I would be immensely happy to bear your mark and be under your service." she said.

Sword Maiden never really considered being a slave to Goblin Slayer, but looking at it now, and even in the future, she does not wish for anything else but that. Losing her own freedom to Goblin Slayer, in exchange for being lifted off all the responsibilities she has is a blessing. Focusing on her mind demons right now is more important than anything, and being weighed down by the responsibilities of being an archbishop of Water Town, a golden adventurer, a former advisor to the king, and being someone who defeated Demon Lord puts a strain on her mentally. As a slave, all of those responsibilities vanish, turning only into one, serving the man she loves. Paradoxically, in a way, as a slave, she'd be freer than she is right now.

"If it will make you happy, I will make you my slave." Goblin Slayer simply replied.

The rest of the girls watched as Sword Maiden talked Goblin Slayer into a tight hug, and Goblin Slayer after a moment of hesitation returned it.

"I can't believe they want to imprison Sword Maiden. When they know…" High Elf Ranger, clench her fists and did not dare to finish the sentence.

She, along with the rest of the girls watched the whole exchange with widened eyes. Not one imagined that Sword Maiden will play the slave card, and as to not ruin her plans, they did not intervene.

"Sword Maiden-sama, as your future sister-wife, I promise I will help as much as I can to keep you among us. If you would end up before the jury and council of the king, my father is a very respectable lawyer. He'd help you if his baby girl would ask." Guild Girl said with a cheeky smile as Sword Maiden enveloped in goblin Slayer's arms turned to the girls.

"I know you are staying at the temple, but if you want to hide, I can offer you a place to stay at our farm. Few people know where it is, and none would suspect you being there." Cow Girl offered her own help, to which Priestess nodded.

"I think Sword Maiden-sama should be with Goblin Slayer-san. Sword Maiden-sama should leave for the farm with you two, I will bring her belongings to you tomorrow." Priestess said as Kuma roared by her feet.

It was emotionally too overwhelming for Sword Maiden, to receive such support. Usually, people wanted help from her, never offering it in return, but here, among these people, she was offered such help she can not even imagine.

Still enveloped in Goblin Slayer's hug, she sneaked her hand up, he took off her black blindfold throwing it on the ground, and her light blue, nearly pale white eyes, with long blonde eyelashes popped off. Tears streamed down her face and Goblin Slayer eased his grip, allowing Sword Maiden to slowly leave his embrace.

"I love all of you, so much…" she said, making the girl blush, but all smiled nonetheless.

Priestess lowered her head, not knowing how to react, Guild Girl sheepishly turned her head sideways, Cow Girl nervously chuckled and High Elf Ranger nervously rubbed her arms.

Sword Maiden focused her attention Priestess, the little cinnamon roll, and overwhelmed with emotion, she walked up to her, lifted her chin, and out of nowhere, she kissed her on the lips. Sword Maiden did not use her tongue to shock Priestess even more, just hold her face in place, and enjoyed those unspoiled, soft, pink lips. Priestess had her eyes wide open. Just when the little blonde was beginning to enjoy the sensation, closing her eyes, Sword Maiden pulled away leaving Priestess dazed with half-closed eyes.

Once more everyone's jaw was on the floor. She could sense the stunned faces and Sword Maiden licked her lips seductively.

"Any girl wants one as well?" she asked playfully. The girls were too stunned to reply, and Priestess finally recovered from her first kiss and flushed red from head to toe. Sword Maiden chuckled once more. They'll come around… eventually. "I hope you do not mind stealing Priestess's first kiss our beloved. Some things are just impossible to resist in certain circumstances." Sword Maiden turned to him.

"No. I do not mind." Goblin Slayer said calmly.

"I hope so. I intend to do much more with not only her but all of them…" Sword Maiden smiled as she eyed the girls, who felt a shiver down their spines. It seems like she is more dangerous than Goblin Slayer.

With men, her seductive persona always stopped at the teasing with words, and in Goblin Slayer's case with some touching. But with girls, there are no negative memories, and that most likely causes her to pine for the girls as well.

And even Priestess did not mind the kiss. It surprised her, sure, she wanted to kiss Goblin Slayer first. But Sword Maiden, the famed archbishop and the person she admires the most is not a bad first kiss. She was gentle and so very soft. Priestess briefly touched her lips with her fingertips, recalling the pleasant sensations. As she caught a glimpse of Goblin Slayer from the corner of her eyes, her only thought was that she can not wait to have one from him.

Inspector only smirked in the background. Seems like the girls, including her best friend, decided to form a harem during the evening she was out. "The pillow talk with her will be very interesting..."

"I'll take you to the farm, since Cow Girl seems to have no problem with that." Goblin Slayer looked at her, and with a nod, she confirmed her previous statement. "We need to get going fast." Goblin Slayer turned to Sword Maiden.

"Why so fast, Goblin Slayer?" Guild Girl asked as the topic changed.

"If I am to make Sword Maiden my slave, we need to find a slaver and be back before the royal guard's return." Goblin Slayer simply spoke.

"But where do we find one? I did not hear about any slave auction around here?" Cow Girl asked as all eyes fell on her.

"We could ask adventurers tomorrow, if someone does not know some." Inspector said, and Guild Girl beside her nodded.

"Good idea." High Elf Ranger agreed. Some of them have to know about the business of slaves and where to make them.

"I know where to look." Goblin Slayer surprised all of the girls that he meddled in the slave business.

"Where?" Priestess was quick to ask.

"You were there, remember? When I won you that earing." Goblin Slayer said as both Priestess and High Elf Ranger began looking for the earrings in their outfits, eventually pulling out those beautiful aquamarine earrings, which attracted the other three girls to them, examining the gift they received from Goblin Slayer. "At dawn, I am taking Lilie and with Sword Maiden, we ride off to Fuka village." Goblin Slayer announced.

Author's note: Harem is finally formed. Hope you liked the resolution to that and see you next time. That's all from me. And if you are one of the few who came back and read this, leave a review.