Chapter 78
Chapter 78
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 78
Chapter Title: A Room You Can't Leave Without Having Sex
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It's been about fifteen minutes since we got trapped in here.
Kwaaaang──!!
"D-Did you... take it down..?"
"Don't jinx it! This is already the fifth time!"
The strike I unleashed after doping up with mana potions didn't even scratch the walls or floor of this love hotel room—probably because Unicorn's words had sapped my strength.
Unicorn and I had tried pounding the walls together, blasting magic after using mana elixirs and catalysts, and even invoking miracles with holy power through sacred spells, but every attempt to escape had failed.
The strike I just threw had used up most of my remaining mana, and even that didn't work.
"You're wrong. This really feels like Liliet herself or something on her level. I couldn't even sense it touching anything."
I stored my greatsword in my inventory, chugged a mana recovery potion, and hurled the empty glass bottle at the wall.
As if mocking me, the bottle I threw full force at the wall bounced back softly, like hitting a cloud, and rolled across the floor until it bumped into the tip of my shoe.
"W-What do we do? We can't stay trapped here forever..?"
"...Don't worry. The others were gathering here, right? Barriers like this are tough from the inside but weak to outside impacts. Just wait a bit, and they'll come rescue us."
"I-Is that so? Thank goodness! I was worried we'd fallen for some scheme of the Demon King's minions!"
When I played it off like it was no big deal, Unicorn smiled in relief and came over to sit on the edge of the bed next to me. I subtly shifted away a little and scanned our surroundings.
'No matter how I look at it, this is exactly like those places from back in reality...'
Truth be told, I told Unicorn it was nothing, but the real problem was that we didn't have time to spare. Even now, the quest's time limit was steadily ticking down.
'On the flip side, it means they don't have many options besides trapping intruders like this to interfere with the ritual.'
If Liliet herself could step in directly, she would've subdued us and thrown us in a real prison by now—not stuck us in this ridiculous room.
'Fuck, a room you can't leave without having sex? Isn't that just some manga bullshit..?'
I glanced at Unicorn out of the corner of my eye while biting my lip and staring at the phrase still boldly written on one wall.
"Still, this bed is huge and so fluffy! What if we got one like this for our dorm?"
I hadn't explained a thing to Unicorn about what that phrase meant or what kind of place this was. How the hell was I supposed to say we have to fuck to get out?
'Last time, I must've lost my mind getting turned on by Unicorn. I'm not into bestiality...'
Fortunately, my rationality—bolstered by Agnes's devoted service earlier—hadn't been overwhelmed by visible temptation. Even if Unicorn rolled around on the bed exposing her thighs almost to the limit or let her breasts jiggle, it didn't faze me.
"Fuck it. Maybe I'll lie down and rest too."
I flopped down next to Unicorn in resignation. I needed time to recover mana before trying another escape method anyway, so if we had to wait, better to relax.
"Whoa... Love hotels really have mirrors on the ceiling that reflect everything..."
"Mirrors? On the ceiling? For real! It shows me and Arthin!"
Unicorn tilted her head at my words and scooted close, nestling into my side as she gazed up at the ceiling in wonder. The soft shampoo scent was striking. Her skin felt pretty smooth too.
'...No, why does my mind keep drifting this way?'
I needed to snap out of it. Look at Unicorn's innocent eyes. How they sparkled.
'Even with 100,000 points, she's no bargain... no bargain at all...'
I alternated between memories of Unicorn's childish antics and her wild pony mode to regain my mental peace.
💕 LILIET'S WHISPER 💕 [Hng~ Isn't that no fun at all?] At that moment, a sweet woman's voice whispered in my ear.
"Who's there?!"
I bolted upright at the sudden voice, grabbing my greatsword, but no one was around. Only Unicorn, leaning against me, stared at me wide-eyed in surprise.
"W-Why are you suddenly...?"
💕 LILIET'S WHISPER 💕 [Oh my~♡ Don't you know you shouldn't startle a lady? What a guy who can't read the mood at all!] A playful, coquettish voice full of mischief, yet so sweet it felt like it would melt my brain just listening. A familiar sensation—I knew it well. How could I forget a voice like this?
"...Liliet?"
💕 LILIET'S WHISPER 💕 [Ding dong dang! How'd you guess? Well, if you figured out this secret group, knowing about me isn't that surprising~♡] "Liliet? Where the hell is Liliet!?"
This voice was definitely only audible to me. Unicorn was startled, looking around wildly at empty air—she clearly couldn't hear it.
💕 LILIET'S WHISPER 💕 [But really, you're no fun. It's a room you can leave just by having sex, but waiting for your friends? No one wants that boring plot! I pass on that kind of dull development!] As I wondered what the fuck she was talking about, a hissing sound like gas leaking started coming from both sides of the room.
"This is...?"
💕 LILIET'S WHISPER 💕 [A little service from Liliet for my frustrated intruders~♡ Super potent aphrodisiac gas!] "What? Super potent aphrodisiac gas!?"
💕 LILIET'S WHISPER 💕 [Now, will your friends arrive first, or will Unicorn and her contractor fall first~♡ I'm betting on the latter, so make sure to live up to my expectations!] "Fuck this, stop! Just let us fight fair!"
While I panicked at this absurd situation, the sweet scent of the aphrodisiac gas reached my nose. I hurriedly pinched my nostrils shut and used wind magic to push the smoke away.
"Arthin? What's going on...? Aphrodisiac gas all of a sudden..? Who's Liliet?"
"Liliet's the one who trapped us here, and she thinks it'd be fun to corrupt you into a Bicorn, so she released the gas!"
"B-Bicorn corruption!? D-Don't tell me, Arthin! You've been looking at me like that...!"
Unicorn—whether misunderstanding my efforts or not—hurriedly covered her chest and clutched the hem of her white dress, pressing it down to hide her thighs. But even she couldn't cover those glossy, soft lips...
'Fuck. We're screwed.'
The aphrodisiac's effects were kicking in.
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"Nope, all the windows are sealed, and no matter how hard we hit them, they won't even crack."
"...The spirits couldn't find a gap either. Physically forcing our way in seems impossible."
Kaiyen Silversword and Lin Shaomei clicked their tongues while staring at the Rose Pavilion entrance, shrouded in pink mist.
"Arthin's inside... What if he's in serious danger and we can't help him..?"
Even Violet Purplecrow was stomping her feet in frustration, but Agnes Ermengarde struggled to stay composed as she gazed at the pavilion.
"As expected of the Dream Demon Lord Liliet. If her goal is to split our forces, it's working perfectly..."
Shortly after Arthin infiltrated, everyone gathered to follow him in.
💕 LILIET'S VOICE 💕 -[Oh dear, you can't play so boringly, dears? Games need rules, right?]- At that moment, a sweet, alluring woman's voice emanated from the pink mist enveloping the entire Rose Pavilion.
-" ...Liliet! Are you the one facing Arthin right now?!"
💕 LILIET'S VOICE 💕 [Oh, no way, it's just a game~♡ My main body is at the Demon King's castle... Even I can't physically fight you all from that distance♡] When Kaiyen identified the voice as Liliet, his lovers snapped out of their momentary daze from her bewitching tone. What they faced now was one of the Demon King's four great minions, humanity's enemy.
💕 LILIET'S VOICE 💕 -[Oh, don't look at me so scary~♡ I prepared a light game instead of fighting. It's called the Succubus Labyrinth~!] "...What kind of game is that?"
💕 LILIET'S VOICE 💕 [Simple! Whoever you call 'Arthin' is out, and only one person can enter after. First to reach basement level 3 wins♡] "Like we'd join such an unfair game! Leaving Big Brother alone? You think we'd accept something that dangerous?!"
💕 LILIET'S VOICE 💕 [Hmm~ Even so... If you wanna fight instead of play, should I just kill all the hostages?]- Liliet fell silent after that, watching the speechless women with a satisfied chuckle before ending the conversation.
They'd tried various ways to breach the Rose Pavilion since, but it all amounted to realizing that ordinary force couldn't even get them inside.
Of course, if all four went all out, they might break the barrier. But no one could coldly decide on the human casualties that would cause.
"On the bright side, a decent amount of time has passed already, so maybe Big Brother's almost at basement 3? Barriers like this rely on restrictions—if he reaches it, we might be able to enter..!"
"...But that still means leaving everything to Arthin, right? I wanted to help..."
💕 LILIET'S WHISPER 💕 [Oh~ How plucky, I love heroines like that!] The group flinched into combat stances, and laughter burst from the pink mist.
💕 LILIET'S VOICE 💕 [Ahahaha! Don't tense up so much! I brought the news you've been waiting for?] Despite the woman's mocking attitude, Agnes kept her cool and stepped forward, turning toward the mist.
"So, has Arthin reached the goal?"
💕 LILIET'S VOICE 💕 [Ting~♡ Sorry, not that! But it's time for the next person to enter?] "...Next person? Then Arthin right now is...?"
At the news of Arthin's elimination, the women's faces paled dramatically. Liliet found their reactions so amusing she could barely hold back her laughter.
💕 LILIET'S VOICE 💕 [Hehe... Your precious Arthin fell into a trap—a room you can't leave without having sex~♡ Hurry and save him, or Unicorn's contractor will become a Bicorn's contractor?] "....Pardon?"
A trap called "a room you can't leave without having sex"—the mocking name left Agnes and the other two utterly dumbfounded.
Only Kaiyen reacted with fury, striding toward the entrance.
"I'll be next. That cool with you?"
"Wait, Kaiyen! We need to think calmly about this...!"
💕 LILIET'S VOICE 💕 [Perfect! Now that's a handsome guy I like! Next entrant~♡] While Agnes panicked at Kaiyen's declaration, the Rose Pavilion doors swung wide at his words. Before they could react, the mist sucked him in, then the doors slammed shut again.
"...Arthin Big Brother has to have sex with Unicorn?"
"W-What do we do, Princess Agnes? Arthin might be in danger.."
As Lin Shaomei muttered in shock and Violet panicked, with Kaiyen having gone in alone, Agnes felt stress gastritis stabbing at her chest.
"All we can do is trust Kaiyen for now. He's the one Arthin always rated as strong..."
At those words, Lin Shaomei and Violet had to accept that the man who could save Arthin from having to fuck Unicorn—the one they'd treated like an enemy for blocking their relationship with Arthin—was their best hope.
"...Will he be okay? He's strong, but..."
"H-He'll be fine...! Arthin always said Kaiyen's a hero, right? Let's keep looking for a way in!"
The two women reluctantly accepted the situation and tried to stay calm, but their unease lingered for some reason.
Agnes steeled herself to reassure them. If they panicked too, no one would be left to help Arthin.
"Just hold on a little longer, Arthin. I'll definitely find a way and come save you.."
Agnes swore fervently, gripping tight the sword Arthin had made for her.