Volume 2 Chapter 4
"Why did you reveal that? I guess you've been hiding it all this time."
Even though it wasn't said out loud, the fact that Kyunei might be a succubus was probably a heavy burden in her life. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been so overwhelmed just by my words of "I don't mind"... I feel like I'm about to go crazy thinking about the softness that touched my lips, other than myself.
"Before we talk about that, let me tell you about the situation when Yukina-kun was brought to this clinic."
--When I was brought to the clinic, my body was in a terrible condition.
--Even my strength to endure healing magic had run out.
--If I had been healed with healing magic as I was, I would have definitely died.
Kyunei told me these three things.
I had some idea of what to expect, but when faced with the fact that I was almost dying, I was at a loss for words.
When Kyunei saw the pale look on my face, she continued with a serious expression.
"You see, a succubus can take away energy, but that means they can also clearly sense and manipulate the energy to some extent."
I tilted my head as the topic changed, but I stayed quiet and listened to her. I realized that this diversion was necessary in the conversation.
--Kyunei performs energy absorption when she overlaps with a 'client' as a pr**titute, but this doesn't happen without her intention to 'take energy.'
She eventually understood that this energy absorption act is very similar to the activation of magic.
It all started when she showed a strong talent for healing magic.
While she could originally use healing magic to some extent, repeating the act of absorbing a client's energy as a succubus gradually strengthened the effects of her healing magic. Probably, the aspect of 'touching life force' deepened her understanding of healing magic.
Kyunei used to work as a pr**titute and also started practicing healing magic as a town doctor. She worked hard to study and improve her skills.
Eventually, she developed a magic that could reverse the effect of draining life energy and instead give life energy to others.
"'Life Transfer'-- magic that allows the caster to share their life force with others."
"So, that means I survived because..."
"I shared my vitality through Life Transfer."
With Kyunei's vitality shared with me, I regained enough strength to withstand healing magic, and then the healing of my injuries took place.
It is said that only Succubi or those with similar traits can learn this magic. It's not about understanding it logically, but rather on an instinctual level, one must grasp 'vitality.' Even if one is a skilled healer surpassing Kyunei, it seems there's no way around this requirement.
"But, you didn't really have to reveal your true identity as a succubus, right? If you just use Life Transfer..."
"It's not that simple, you see."
There were several drawbacks to Life Transfer.
One of them is the current state of having horns.
A succubus can control whether or not to show their horns, but it's not something they can easily do. In order to live in human society, they normally hide their horns. They can even engage in succubus activities while keeping their horns hidden.
However, in order to fully unleash their abilities as a succubus, they have to be in a state where they have grown horns, so to speak, they have to 'become a succubus'.
And in order to perform Life Transfer, delicate control of vital energy is necessary.
In other words, becoming a succubus is essential in order to perform Life Transfer.
"Um, wait, so you mean we were sleeping together?"
"It's so that Yukina-kun's condition can stabilize. Manipulating energy, including extracting essence, is more precise when done through actual physical contact."
So, that was part of the Healing process, huh.
--With this, I understood the truth that Kyunei is a succubus and she revealed it to me.
There was definitely surprise, but at the same time, I felt happy.
I was able to hear Kyunei's secret, something she had never told anyone before, directly from her own mouth. It made me think that I must be someone special to her.
Special--I wonder...
"Kyunei."
"What is it?"
"Earlier... I was 'confessed' to, right?"
After hearing my words, Kyunei fidgeted with her own hand on the table, blushing, and then slowly nodded.
"That... is definitely something more than just a friendship between a man and a woman."
Once again, Kyunei nodded. Her face was now completely red, even her ears.
--It's not a misunderstanding, I really was confessed to by Kyunei.
"Um... Was it maybe a bother?"
To her worried words, I vigorously shook my head. I shook it so forcefully that my neck made a strange 'crack' sound, but I want her to think that it was just a desperate nod.
"...It's the first time I've received such a offer from a woman, so I'm a little confused, or rather, I don't know what to say."
I often wished for a girlfriend, but it's strange how when 'it' is within reach, I get scared.
There's nothing I can do. I never thought I would be confessed to by someone as beautiful as Kyunei, just as I said.
It's embarrassing to admit, but even if someone were to tell me right now, "This is a dream," I would easily believe it because it feels so unreal.
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