Volume 2 Chapter 3 It Was Calling, But...
Kyunei had a sweet face that made me feel weak just by looking at it, but it seemed like she suddenly snapped back to reality. Her face turned red all of a sudden, and she quickly dove into the bed as if trying to hide.
──And some time has passed since then.
"Um, are you okay now?"
"Yeah... I'm sorry you had to see me in such a state."
"I see. Well, how about some tea?"
"Thank you..."
I placed a freshly brewed cup of tea in front of Kyunei at the table. Since I've been here many times before, I remembered where the tea set was. I can't guarantee the taste since I just tried to imitate it, but it should help create a comfortable atmosphere.
Unlike before, Kyunei was now wearing a white robe over her usual provocative clothing. She's used to being naked, but apparently being completely exposed made her feel uneasy.
When I'm serious, it's nice to be naked, but I'm too distracted by her cleavage to focus on the conversation. Even now, my eyes keep getting drawn there.
As she sips my tea-like tea, Kyunei takes a relieved breath and gazes at me from above, fiddling with the tea set in her hand.
"Sorry, I just got too overwhelmed and couldn't hold back, and, um... went for the kiss."
"O-oh."
When she puts it into words—you know, the kiss and the confession—I feel like I'm gonna melt too.
I let out this weird sound, but then I honestly express my feelings.
"...It was kinda outta the blue, but hearing you say 'I like you' definitely made me happy... So, no need to apologize."
"Wauu..."
"K-Kyunei?"
Kyunei puts her hand on her left chest, looks down, and shivers like she's holding something back.
"Wh-why is this kid so clueless... The future is too scary."
"Suddenly scared of me!?"
I was startled by the sudden fear.
After a short pause, Kyunei slowly began to speak, taking a sip of tea to moisten her throat.
"Again... I'm glad you're safe, Yukina-kun. I'm really happy that you woke up."
"The thanks should be from me, Kyunei. It seems like I was in a much more dangerous state than I thought. Thanks for helping me."
It seemed like we both regained our composure, and we smiled at each other.
Then, Kyunei had an anxious expression. Just from that, I could guess what she was about to say.
"Hey, Yukina-kun. I'm going to ask you again, but aren't you bothered by this horn?"
Kyunei touched the horn growing from her own head.
"To me, it's not much different from beastmen's ears or tails, I think."
Strictly speaking, it may be a different thing, but at least for me, that's the only level of understanding I have.
"Good..."
Even though it wasn't a deeply thought-out answer, Kyunei let out a sigh of relief from the bottom of their heart.
Certainly, I've heard stories about humans with animal ears, but I've never heard of a human with horns.
"...Can I ask for more details?"
"Yes. Actually, I want you to listen."
Kyunei took a deep breath and made a determined expression. It may not be as significant for me, but it seemed to be a very heavy fact for Kyunei. I could sense it from their expression.
"I'm... I'm probably called a succubus."
"Probably?"
"I can't say for sure if it's fortunate or unfortunate, but I've never seen anyone else with horns like mine. So, I'm just borrowing the name of a mythical creature based on old literature. In reality, I don't really understand it myself."
"...By the way, what is a succubus?"
"It's not strange if you don't know. After all, it's a mythical creature that exists only in legends."
──So, she told me that a succubus is a kind of 'demon (mazoku)' that seduces men, drains their energy, and ultimately leads them to their death.
After hearing what Kyunei said, I spoke up.
"So, demons are definitely──"
"Yes, they are the minions of the Demon King."
I was quite surprised by this revelation.
I already knew about demons because they often appear in fairy tales related to the Demon King.
As Kyunei described, they serve under the Demon King and are known to bring disaster to the world. I never expected to hear their names from her.
Most demons were exterminated by past Braves, and they disappeared from the world after the Demon King was defeated. Although their existence is not doubted, the only records about them are found in old literature. For ordinary citizens, fairy tales they were told as children are one of the few sources of information about demons.
"I haven't actually seen a succubus myself, so I'm not exactly sure about the details. But from what I've researched, I have abilities that closely resemble those of a succubus."
Although there are many different types of demons, their most notable characteristic is possessing unique powers that humans cannot have.
──The abilities possessed by succubi, a type of demon.
"Oh, you mean what you mentioned earlier."
"The ability to absorb people's life force. I have that power too."
According to literature, succubi are known for absorbing the life force of men, but in Kyunei's case, she can absorb the life force of both men and women.
"Hey, Yukina-kun, weren't you also curious about this? I'm skilled in healing magic and I'm also a doctor, so it's strange that I work as a pr**titute."
"Well, to some extent, yes."
"The reason I work as a pr**titute is because of 'this'."
The act of "sucking energy" or "sucking essence" is a natural ability of a succubus, and it is also a means for them to sustain their existence.
"Succubi need to regularly perform the act of sucking essence, or else they will eventually weaken and die. And the most efficient way for them to do this is through s*xual intercourse."
I see. In a way, being a pr**titute is a job that naturally involves doing erotic things. There may also be some unavoidable aspects to it.
"It's a strange thing, but it seems like I instinctively understood how to please men as a succubus. Before coming to the royal capital, I worked as a pr**titute in various villages and towns, and in each place, I became quite popular after a while. It's not something to be proud of, but being popular as a pr**titute."
Kyunei chuckled wryly.
It may be impolite to say, but for Kyunei, a succubus, being a pr**titute was truly a calling.
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