Herag held a bowl in his hand, filled with creamy fish soup and a small fish.

He didn't need to drink it, just smelling it, he detected a very subtle scent.

It was from a herb known as Lost Grass, which only required a tiny amount to render someone into a deep sleep.

Generally, it was used as incense to aid sleep.

If directly consumed, the medicinal effect would be too strong, risking a sleep akin to death.

If Lost Grass was to be consumed, it's necessary for a professional doctor to compound it into a usable medicine.

Herag looked at the bowl of soup. Naturally, Pier wasn't going to specially concoct medicine for them; it was most likely just thrown in.

A regular person would probably struggle to wake up tomorrow if they ate this fish and drank the soup.

However, for Herag and the other two, it wasn't a problem.

All three were official Wizards; their constitution far surpassed that of ordinary people.

This amount of Lost Grass couldn't affect them much; it might just help them sleep a bit better tonight.

Herag thought a lot internally but didn't show anything outwardly, sipping the fish soup and taking a bite of fish.

Reese and David noticed Herag's expression and knew there was something wrong with the fish soup.

Their sense of smell wasn't as keen as Herag's, and they didn't know what was inside.

But seeing Herag eat without saying anything, they understood the contents were harmless to them and began eating too.

Pier smiled and squinted, a flash of cruelty crossing his gaze after seeing Herag eat, but he quickly hid it.

Herag and David, these two men, were useless to Pier; he planned to deal with them tonight.

Only Reese was intended to be kept.

Pier glanced at Reese after seeing Herag eat.

Upon noticing Reese sip the fish soup, Pier's heart bloomed with joy.

He just needed to wait for the Lost Grass to take effect, and then he could manipulate the three of them as he wished.

"How's the taste?" Pier asked with a smile.

Herag smiled, "Not bad."

"Then eat more, go ahead while I step out for a moment." Pier feigned needing to attend to something elsewhere.

Reese held her bowl and looked at Herag, asking in a low voice, "What's in this?"

"Lost Grass," Herag replied, taking another sip. Actually, he thought the fish soup tasted pretty good.

Reese, hearing it was Lost Grass, nodded thoughtfully, "Then we might sleep comfortably tonight."

The three of them ate and chatted by the campfire.

Members of the Wind Sword Adventurer Group surrounded them, pretending to unconsciously walk around, blocking their escape routes.

They were waiting, waiting for the Lost Grass consumed by Herag and the others to take effect.

Pier stood by the lake, leaning against a tree, gazing at the lake and said to Big Beard beside him, "Later, just chop down those two men and throw them into the lake. I'll let you enjoy the girl once I'm done."

Big Beard laughed lewdly, "Captain always thinks of his brothers while feasting."

Pier laughed, "Of course, you follow me, I'll never treat you wrong."

"Captain is awesome!" Big Beard quickly flattered.

...

"I'm a bit sleepy, I'll go up and rest first." Reese stretched, her alluring figure instantly highlighted.

The adventurers secretly watching were instantly drawn, unable to help but gaze, almost drooling.

Reese seemed unaware and climbed into the nearby carriage to rest.

Herag stood up, "I'm also a bit sleepy, David, watch the night," then climbed into the carriage too.

David nodded, added two dry sticks to the campfire, which he had picked up nearby.

This action caught the attention of the nearby Wind Sword Adventurer Group members who were delighted, knowing the Lost Grass was working.

Someone quickly reported to Pier, who responded, "Good, wait a bit longer, once they're deeply asleep, we move."

Inside the carriage, Herag had just climbed in when Reese embraced his neck, her red lips pressing against his.

The cramped space offered little room for escape; after a moment, Herag pushed Reese away, "It's a sleeping potion you were given, not an aphrodisiac, don't go crazy."

Reese smiled charmingly, still clinging to Herag, "How's my flavor compared to your little Asuna?"

"Asuna isn't little," Herag smiled.

Reese thrust her chest forward, "Compared to me, she's smaller; just try and you'll know."

Herag, speechless, said, "Stop messing around, they'll act soon."

"No problem, I'll handle them. You always protect us, today just rest. After I deal with them, I'll come back to serve you, sleep tight." Reese pressed closer, her breath tingling Herag's neck, making him itch.

Herag felt his temper flare from Reese's teasing, reaching out his hand...

...

David sat outside the carriage, hearing movements inside, helplessly gazed at the starlit sky, sighing deeply.

By this time, the adventurers of the Wind Sword Adventurer Group seemed unable to endure any longer, frequently glancing at David, as if waiting for him to fall asleep.

David noticed the surrounding glances and understood it was time to perform, feigningly dozed off against the carriage.

Once David was asleep, adventurers began quietly approaching, Pier joining as well.

"Hey, wake up." Pier kicked David but got no response.

David kept his eyes shut, sighing inwardly.

If it wasn't to cooperate with Reese, he wouldn't put up with such treatment.

"Herag? Reese?" Pier then knocked on the carriage, but there was no response from inside.

Once confirmed all three were deeply asleep, Pier smiled, eagerly anticipating taking Reese to his carriage.

"Kill the men, keep the woman," Pier ordered directly.

The henchmen beside him drew swords, approaching David, ready to cut him down.

Just then, there was movement from the carriage.

The curtain lifted, Reese's face was slightly flushed, her clothes somewhat disheveled.

She adjusted her clothes, then smiled, "What are you all doing here?"

"You're okay?" Pier was surprised, yet attracted by her current appearance, just seeing her already stirred him.

"Okay? What do you mean?" Reese feigned ignorance and asked.

This time, Pier entirely dropped his guise, seeing David still asleep and no sign of Herag, he laughed, "Although I'm unsure why Lost Grass didn't work on you, Reese, are you going to come with me willingly or do I take you forcefully? Your choice."

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