Harem Stealer: Reborn with the God-Tier Sharing System-Chapter 62: Forest Of Darkness

Chapter 62— Forest Of Darkness

Outside, Noah found Eric with a fresh sword mark across his face. He turned and looked at Yuki, who was smiling innocently.

Noah sighed and decided not to address it.

Behind him, Elizabeth was still in shock. She had just realized something terrifying.

If even the Dean of Apex Academy is Noah’s lover, then it’s over.

Elijah is finished. Even the Church wouldn’t dare touch him.

She, more than anyone, understood the danger of Elira. Her mentor, the current Saintess, always cursed Elira—but never dared to do anything more. Elira’s power was too much.

Now more than ever, Elizabeth was relieved she’d made the right choice.

She smiled. I’m yours now, Noah. With everything you’ve shown me, I’d be a fool to betray you.

Elizabeth had finally accepted her fate.

At that—

[Elizabeth’s feelings for you have reached 50%.]

Noah smirked.

"Let’s go meet Ren. I want to pass an order, then go directly."

"Yes!" they replied in unison.

Yuki took Noah’s left side, walking closely beside him. Elizabeth mirrored her on the right.

She might as well enjoy herself—she was stuck now anyway.

Behind them, Eric cursed under his breath, seeing the scene. "Damn Player..."

...

In a private chamber, Isac, Albert, and Luke stood before Elijah and Leona.

Their expressions were grim and heavy with tension.

For the first time, Isac’s face clearly showed his dissatisfaction. "Blessed One, please tell me—did you speak to the Saintess yesterday?"

Elijah tilted his head in confusion. Then his eyes widened slightly. "Oh... no, I forgot. I’ll go now."

He turned quickly, heading for Elizabeth’s room.

But—

"No need," Albert said through gritted teeth, barely holding back his anger.

"The Saintess is already gone."

Elijah paused, confused. "Gone?"

"She left with Noah’s group for the mission. They’re already gone," Isac said, frustration thick in his voice.

Elizabeth had been crucial to their plans. But now it seemed impossible to bring her back.

Leona, standing beside Elijah, smiled inwardly.

Truly, my master is incredible.

She felt proud of her master.

Elijah frowned deeply. Noah? Again? With one of my women? What the fuck?

The air around him began to heat up. Sweat formed on the others’ faces.

An oppressive pressure settled over the room—like a blade hovering above, ready to fall.

"He dares?" Elijah growled, his fists clenched in fury.

Suddenly—

<New Quest: Kill Elizabeth.>

<Description: Elizabeth, the past Saintess, has betrayed you and take Noah’s side. Kill her.>

<Rewards: Her soul, eternally bound to you.>

Elijah stared at the notification, his whole body trembling.

"NOAHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!" he roared, his voice shaking the chamber and scorching the air around him.

His eyes turned bloodshot.

"Send my signal to them."

"Kill them all," he ordered coldly.

"Even the Saintess?" one of them asked, shocked.

Did she truly need to die?

But Elijah was beyond reason now.

"Yes... even Elizabeth," he said, teeth grinding.

Silence filled the room.

Leona stepped forward like a devoted lover, trying to console him. But inside, she was mocking him.

Kill my master? What a fool.

They didn’t understand Noah at all.

He wasn’t just powerful.

He was a monster.

A true anomaly.

They could never win against him. He was always two steps ahead.

...

Time passed.

Noah and the others stood before the entrance of a massive forest. A place where no light reached—only darkness.

Elizabeth frowned. "This place is eerie."

The tension between them had faded during the journey. Elizabeth had started to see another side of Noah—he could be caring, gentle, and even funny. Not just a blackmailing, scheming bastard.

She was genuinely surprised—and oddly relieved.

Noah smiled. "Very. That’s why I chose it."

Since arriving in this world, he hadn’t truly explored. But now, his adventurer’s spirit stirred.

A forest of darkness? With no light even under a blazing sun?

Something big had to be inside.

And he was eager to find it.

Let’s hope I’m strong enough. But with all my EX Unique Rank talent, it should be fine. Worst case—I’ll protect my soul and revive.

"Let’s go. Stay close to me."

He turned to Eric, who was staring blankly into the forest.

"What’s with you?" Noah asked.

"Nothing... I just feel strangely at peace here," Eric replied.

Noah frowned.

Then Ester’s voice echoed in his mind. Me too, Master. I feel really comfortable here—as if I’m home.

Pause.

Noah smiled. A sign.

"This is gonna be fun."

"Let’s go."

They stepped into the forest. True to its name, it was pure darkness.

Elizabeth and Yuki immediately felt unsettled, pressing closer to Noah.

Meanwhile, Eric looked like he was in paradise. At ease, moving confidently through the shadows.

Then—he noticed it.

Or rather, felt it.

The shadows weren’t just dark. They were deep. Alive.

The feeling intensified through Ester. As a part-shadow herself, she could sense it clearly.

Master, there are shadow beings here.

Yeah, I figured, Noah replied with a soft smile.

Maybe I should’ve shared Ester’s affinity. He made a mental note. Still, no rush. Let’s wait and see.

"The real question is—why would a dragonkin be in a place like this?" Elizabeth asked.

"Yeah, this doesn’t make sense," Yuki added, frowning.

"I don’t know. I’m just as clueless about dragons as you are," Noah said. "But if the mission says it’s here, then it must be."

Suddenly—

Sccrth...

A sound echoed from the shadows ahead.

They looked forward—and saw it.

A beast stepped out. Black skin. Eyes glowing like coals. Four limbs tipped with claws that gleamed in the dark. A mouth full of jagged teeth. A long, jagged tail swayed behind it.

It growled, a deep, bone-vibrating sound.

And then—others appeared. Beasts of the same kind, emerging from the shadows, surrounding them.

A dozen of them.

Noah smiled.

"Well, guys—time to work."

...

Meanwhile, just outside the forest, at the spot Noah’s team had entered—

Minutes later, a group arrived.

All were dressed in white, the Church’s insignia on their shoulders.

The Inquisitors.

Trained to hunt betrayers, deserters, and enforce the Church’s will.

"Do we wait here, or do we enter too, Grand Master?" one of them asked, eyes on the black forest.

The man they addressed was tall, broad-shouldered, with sharp eagle-like eyes and a perfectly trimmed beard.

"We enter," he said. His voice was deep, absolute.

No one questioned it.

The moment the order was given, the Inquisitors stepped forward—vanishing into the darkness behind Noah’s team.

—End of Chapter 62—