CONQUEST: The Dungeon Core Gambit Book One

by Antony W. F. Chow

  Sibalt held his wife's hand and the two slowly approached. When they were just a foot away from the bed, they stopped and began to undress.

  "Slowly," the queen requested. She was fully enjoying the visual feast. She was especially thrilled with the sight of the beautiful body of the young dwarfess. It was thick like a normal dwarf and yet distinctly feminine with breasts that were actually bigger than the queen!

  The partners climbed onto the bed in unison, Sibalt from the right and Alethea from the left. The dwarfess pressed her lips against the queens. The human gently parted her thighs and pressed his lips against her lower lips.

  The two women began to fondle each other's nipples. Levioda squeezed Aletha's roughly and the dwarf immediately retaliated. The involuntary gasp from the queen's mouth widened her jaw, allowing the priestess to attack deeper with her tongue.

  Meanwhile, the young man wrapped his arms around the queen's thighs to prevent her escape from his torture. He licked and kissed the entire length of her labia until her glans began to respond. Then he switched his attack to focus entirely on her clitoris.

  Levioda shuddered under the assault of his hot breath and twisted her hips back and forth, seeking refuge.

  However, Sibalt continued his onslaught, now with even more urgency as he drew his arms closer and pulled her inner thighs closed around his skull, effectively locking his head in place to deliver more punishment to his prey. His efforts were soon rewarded when her sweet nectar seeped out of her secret place. Sibalt lapped it up like a dog, his burning hot tongue encouraging her to leak even more of her love juice.

  Alethea continuously administered her heaven to his hell as the two attacked their prey simultaneously.

  During their intense lovemaking, Kaylein had walked over to the bed. She leaned against the wall facing the left side. As she watched the threesome, the sorceress started groping her breasts over the thin fabric of her dress. As her breath became shorter and hotter, she lowered her right hand and started rubbing her fingers over her womanhood. But it wasn't enough to satisfy her urges. Finally, she gave in to her burning desire and inserted two fingers, however thin but strong, into her secret place. Her dress began to soak up her shameful fluid.

  After the second orgasm experienced by the queen, Sibalt roughly pulled her hips closer to him. He sat upright in the missionary position and held the queen's knees with his hands. He pulled them up, forcing her legs to bend in an "M" shape. He then lined his throbbing cock and aimed its head at her wet opening.

  Aletha immediately climbed on top of the queen and straddled her head. As the man began to push himself inside the queen, the dwarfess lowered her hips and pressed her own sex over the queen's face.

  As Sibalt rocked his engorged penis inside his partner, Levioda started licking and sucking on his wife's sex.

  At the same time, Sibalt leaned forward and kissed his wife.

  Alethea shuddered from the double pleasure and the pressure continued to build deep inside her until she climaxed, drenching the queen's face with her cum.

  At the same time, Sibalt kept his loving eyes open. He was staring at his wife and her agony urged him to rock the perpetrator of his wife's torment more roughly. Somehow, he managed to delay his climax just long enough to join Alethea as she climaxed again.

  Their lust finally spent, the husband and wife withdrew from the monarch, who was able to remain conscious despite experiencing more orgasms than she had expected.

  The queen finally sat up on her bed. She turned her head to look at her friend; Kaylein looked away with shame. Levioda took a moment to catch her breath and then she smiled. Wickedly. "That was better than I expected," she admitted openly.

  Alethea grabbed her husband's hands excitedly over the monarch's body. "Then you will grant the charter to my husband?" she asked.

  The monarch began to laugh. She laughed and laughed until tears rolled down her cheeks. "I said I will allow a town to be started near the dungeon entrance. I never promised to grant Sibalt's master the charter," she clarified.

  "But why?" Sibolt demanded to know. He was shocked and angry at her betrayal!

  Levioda slowly shook her head. "A dungeon is just a tool for humans. It has no recognized rights under the laws of Vessar, especially property rights. It was foolish of your master to think that it could send a servant to demand a charter from me. If I, the Queen of Vessar, grant the charter to a dungeon core, then I would be the laughingstock of Enwald!"

  She shook her head again and pressed her left fist against the wall behind her. The monarch turned around and looked at the couple directly. "I have enjoyed the two of you very much. You will become my concubines and continue to serve me." She glanced at Kaylein.

  The sorceress had readied her spell while the queen was distracting the two. She cast Sleep.

  The couple lost consciousness. They fell onto the bed and draped their bodies over the treacherous queen.

  Suddenly, a black portal formed in the room! Many undead creatures rushed out into the room until there was no room for them to stand. There were skeletal warriors, ghouls, and even a lich!

  Before the queen could scream for the guards, an invisible force covered her mouth.

  The same happened to the sorceress.

  Finally, an apparition appeared. It took the form of a man dressed in foreign looking clothing. He appeared to be weak and frail despite his relatively young age. And his face was plain looking. "Good evening, ladies," the ghost bowed. "I am Markos Turloch."

  The two women tried to scream again but couldn't.

  The ghost sat on the bed and stroked the queen's cheek.

  However, she felt nothing because he had no physical form. Questions started popping inside her head. The main question being: How were the dungeon core and its minions able to appear inside her room? While a dungeon core was practically a god inside its dungeon, it had no power beyond its domain. The dungeon core's sudden appearance frightened the queen as she began to realize the implications . . .

  "Wow, you are a very intelligent woman, Queen Levioda." Markos smiled in appreciation of the beautiful woman who had remained naked. He saw the change in her eyes and knew that she had figured out why he was present in her room. "Yes, it is true that my domain now extends to Lamour. And you may speak." He waved his hand and dismissed the Air Work which created a small wall of force to cover her mouth.

  The queen was extremely frightened by his words. And what they meant for Vessar. "What do you want?" she asked in a calm tone of voice. Despite the dire situation, Queen Levioda remained proud and haughty. Her pride as a monarch demanded no less.

  Markos laughed. "Yes, the charter is merely a red herring. My true goal is to take over the kingdom," the dungeon core revealed.

  Kaylein, who was pinned against the wall and whose mouth was still covered, struggled noisily. She was astonished at the dungeon core's foolishness and what it meant for her liege.

  Markos looked at the sorceress with mild annoyance and waved his hand to dismiss the Air Work covering her mouth. "Yes?"

  "You. Are. Mad. There is no way that we will allow Vessar to be ruled by a dungeon core," the sorceress said with gritted teeth.

  The ghost smiled. "Of course not. I'm just a dungeon core. I have no way to rule over the kingdom directly. But I can exert control indirectly. And here's how: Queen Levioda will marry Sibalt and make him the King. She will then cede control, gradually, to him," he announced.

  The queen's eyes glanced down at the young man, whose head and chest were on her legs. Her face reflected her inner turmoil. She raised her head and looked at the apparition directly. "What if I refuse?"

  "I will send an enormous earthquake to level your entire kingdom. Then I will build a new kingdom on top of the ruins of Vessar," the dungeon core replied.

  "You don't have the power to do that," Kaylein snorted.

  "I don't have the power, you say?" Markos' brows rose in disbelief at her stubborn denial of the proof before her. He decided to cha
nge his tactic. "My dear sorceress, how difficult is it to control a lich and so many undead at the same time?" he asked while spreading his hands toward the gathered undead.

  It was a bluff but Markos had explained his plan to Qhuscor beforehand in order to convince the lich to play along and pretend that Markos was the master of all the undead creatures in the room. In truth, they belonged to Qhuscor and Markos was only an ally of the lich.

  Kaylein's eyes darted back and forth as she surveyed all the undead minions in the room. "How?" she blurted out as she stared at the lich, which nodded to her.

  "I'm an Infernal Dungeon," Markos revealed with a malicious grin.

  The sorceress, who was also a scholar in obscure magic, finally understood. An Infernal Dungeon was the highly evolved version of an ordinary dungeon; such dungeons had the power to easily destroy a kingdom. The fight suddenly left her body as she lowered her eyes to avoid looking at the apparition of Markos.

  "What are your plans for Vessar?" Levioda asked in a calm voice. She saw the reaction from her childhood friend and realized that it was hopeless to fight against him.

  Markos smiled. "Vessar is just the first domino. I want to conquer the world!" he announced. "Now, before I take my leave, there is still this outstanding matter of your betrayal. By betraying my emissary, you are betraying me. And I don't take betrayals kindly."

  Suddenly, his head turned toward the woman still pinned on the wall. "Kaylein is your precious friend, isn't she? The price of your betrayal is her life."

  "No! Please grant her mercy! I will obey you!" the queen said frantically. She jumped from the bed and prostrated on the ground before him.

  The dungeon core stared at her silently for a long moment. "Very well," Markos said with a smile. "I will make her my slave instead."

  The lich approached Kaylein, who was still pinned to the wall by magic. The undead creature took out a Slave Collar of Compulsion and placed the magic item around her neck.

  Snap! Kaylein tried to scream but her mouth was covered again by Markos' Air Work.

  The dungeon core ignored the struggles of his new slave. He returned his focus to the devastated queen. "I will permit your friend to remain by your side. But her collar will serve as a constant reminder of your betrayal."

  Levioda shuddered under his cold stare.

  Epilogue

  The next day, Queen Levioda ordered her Secretary to publicly announce her engagement to Sibalt, with the wedding to be held within the week. After the announcement, the monarch refused to meet with anyone and instead, remained in her room. The ceremony was held privately in the throne room with a minimal number of guests.

  Sibalt, by marriage, became the King of Vessar. Once his servant took the crown, the dungeon core checked his UI and smiled at his massive upgrade:

  Name: Markos Turloch

  Class: Dungeon Core (Evolved),

  Stage 4 (Heavenly)

  Helper: Jessica, Dungeon Faery

  Health: 40,500/40,500

  Mana: 40,500/40,500

  Domain: 26,417 square miles,

  21,587 units available

  Minions: 50/160

  Assimilated: Sibalt (Human Herbalist, Level 6,

  10,000 Health, 10,000 Mana),

  Yozka (Human Witch, Level 16,

  2,000 Health, 2,000 Mana),

  Allies: 11 (Giant Nematode, Level 6),

  (Giant Queen Ant, Level 10)

  (Deet, Level 8)

  (Fast Runner, Level 7)

  (Iyelda Nowrins Galgot, Level 20)

  (Clear Eyes, Level 12)

  (Big Eater, Level 12)

  (Ryota, Level 20)

  (Small rat, Level 1)

  (Qhuscor, Level 20)

  (Alethea Nowrins Galgot, Level 8)

  Slave: 3 (Sin, Level 8)

  (Tita Galpsi, Level 16)

  (Kaylein, Level 18)

  Keeper Abilities: Convert raw materials,

  Create walls, Befriend creatures,

  Create traps, Create minions,

  Analyze, Heal others,

  Earth affinity (Godly),

  Fire affinity (Supreme),

  Hivemind (56/160), Split core (6),

  Transfer stats, Reset dungeon,

  Create major objects, Replicate,

  Create superior objects,

  Supreme summoning,

  Water affinity (Supreme),

  Air affinity (Supreme), Assimilate,

  Dark affinity (Supreme),

  Light affinity (Primary),

  Resurrection

  Glossary

  Aabroa: a human druid who is a member of the dungeon exploration party sent to investigate Markos' dungeon.

  Alethea Nowrins Galgot: a 55-year-old female dwarf who became married to Sibalt and Markos by way of a political marriage arranged by her grandmother.

  Anopii: a small village to the northwest of the Bulddinger Mountains.

  Auriola Tyffany Levioda: the Queen of Vessar. In her late forties, she has an insatiable lust for young male lovers and it proves to be her eventual downfall.

  Baris: Patron God of Halflings.

  Bethmund: a town located in the central part of Vessar. The town is known for commerce. It is the former home of Yozka.

  Big Eater: a bear living in the forest above the dungeon. Reluctant ally of Markos.

  Bobbi Nox: the former boss of Markos who murders him in retaliation for whistleblowing on her employer.

  Bulddinger: Spirit of the Bulddinger Mountain and the protector of the clan of dwarves.

  Bulddinger Clan: a clan of dwarves who reside within the Bulddinger Mountains. They focus on smithing.

  Cinta: a kobold carpenter originally residing in Anopii.

  Clear Eyes: a female griffon who has a nest on top of the Buddinger Mountains. Ally of Markos.

  Corhena the Swift: an archer who meets Sibalt at the Adventurer's Guild in Bethmund.

  Deet: an ogress who agrees to become Markos' ally. She is the leader of the Yellow Sky Clan.

  Deiki: a young page assigned to the Clerk's Office in Bethmund. She arranges for the party to join a merchant caravan headed for Lamour.

  Deslogia Zusken: Captain of a patrol of knights on the Queen's Road. She buys the six dark elven slaves from Sibalt.

  Dike: the Goddess of Justice.

  Enwald: the world in which Markos is reincarnated into.

  Fast Runner: alpha wolf of a wolf pack and an ally of Markos. Her pack scouts the forest for dangers to his travel companions.

  Fieyara: Guildmaster of the Adventurer's Guild in Bethmund. She selects an elite party of dungeon explorers and sends them to investigate Markos' dungeon.

  Free City of Unkegnor: an ancient city buried by a mudslide. The capital city of Lamour is built on top of Unkegnor.

  Fukie: a clerk at the Adventurer's Guild in Bethmund.

  Gaea: Patron Mother of druids.

  Giant Queen Ant: the Queen of the Giant Ant Colony located near Markos' dungeon and an ally of Markos.

  Giant Nematode: Markos' first friend and very protective of the dungeon core.

  Giant Soldier Ant: Markos' second friend and belongs to a Giant Ant Colony located near the dungeon core.

  Gormanda: Vice-Guildmaster of the Adventurer's Guild in Bethmund.

  Guera Brewrock: a dwarven clerk at the Adventurer's Guild in Lamour. She files a guild report over the party's subjugation of the dark elven ambushers.

  Harbinea: proprietor of a clothing shop in Lamour. She helps to disguise Sibalt as a woman.

  Havlina: a knight who takes custody of the dark elves from Sibalt while on patrol on the Queen's Road.

  Herb Emmu: Head Administrator of the Clerk's Office in Lamour. He arranges for an appointment with the Queen on Sibalt's behalf.

  Herra 'Zzla: Mother God of the dark elves.

  Highback Clan: a clan of dwarves focused on running taverns and brewing dwarven ale.

  Iyelda Nowrins Galgot: a female dwarf who is the elder of the Bulddinger Clan. She negotiates a
n alliance with Markos.

  Ja 'Rizz: the dark elf city located across the Delta River in the Urav Provinces. Also known as "The Nightflower" in the common tongue.

  Jessica: the dungeon faery born at the same time as the dungeon core. She is his helper, cheerleader, and confidant.

  Jokuslan Academy: a school for magicians where Zefina the adventurer had graduated from. It is located in the city state of Jokuslan.

  Jou Ra 'Tal: the original name of Sin, who is enslaved by Markos.

  Kaylein the Evergreen Sorceress: the greatest magician in Vessar who specializes in nature magic. She is a confidant of the Queen.

  Kissa the Sister of Ianuaria: a priestess who meets Sibalt at the Adventurer's Guild in Bethmund.

  Kurosa: leader of a merchant caravan headed toward Lamour. She agrees to permit the party to accompany the caravan as guards.

  Lamour: capital city of Vessar and home of the Queen.

  Lancea: a knight guarding the Clerk's Office in Lamour. She is biased against men.

  Lemia: a member of the Bulddinger Clan and guardian of Alethea.

  Mabel Anopii: founder and elder of the village. She ends up betraying the party to dark elves.

  Malle Ponfi: Assistant Administrator in the Clerk's Office in Bethmund. She sends Sibalt's party to see the Queen for his petition to charter a town.

  Markos Turloch: formerly a 31-year-old human bank auditor, he was murdered and reincarnated as a dungeon core. As he gained new abilities, he became more ambitious and eventually decides to take over the Kingdom of Vessar.

  Merilda Hersent: Secretary of the Queen who arranges Her Majesty's appointment calendar.

  Ouwanda: a human fighter and party leader of the dungeon exploration party sent to investigate Markos' dungeon.

  Pewma: a member of the Bulddinger Clan and guardian of Alethea.

  Pulmei Berylbranch: dwarven brewmaster of The Golden Ax.

  Qhuscor: a lich and last surviving resident of the Free City of Unkegnor. Ally of Markos who plays an important role in subjugating the Queen of Vessar.