Episode 25. Succubus Princess
Episode 25. Succubus Princess
"It's hard to believe."
"Yes... I suppose so."
"You don't seem to be lying. But I don't know how far I can trust you, a member of the Demon Tribe."
It was an expected reaction.
After all, it's widely believed that demons enjoy violence, plunder, rape, and all sorts of negative acts-corrupting people and enslaving those who succumb to their temptations.
To some extent, that's true.
Asking someone to trust a demon... It had been an unreasonable request.
"Let me ask one thing. Is it true you weren't originally a demon? Are you certain you're not deceiving everyone?"
"Th-that's impossible!"
"I can't make hasty judgments about you. You're a high-tier demon-I can't rule out the possibility that you're lying by deceiving my eyes."
"There's someone who can vouch for me!"
"They could be someone you corrupted."
Urgh, if you counter like that, I have no rebuttal...
Ms. Rita tapped her sword hilt a few times, sighed deeply, then removed her hand from the hilt and spoke.
"...Haah. Fine. For now, I'll choose to trust you."
"Ms. Rita...!"
"You might have committed evil deeds unbeknownst to me. However, what you've shown me is someone striving for good despite becoming a demon-justice incarnate."
No, I keep telling you that's a misunderstanding.
"As I said earlier, you're too valuable to lose. I want to trust you once-please don't betray that trust."
"Thank you... for believing in me."
"Let's head down now. We can't leave a baby outside this long."
She extended her hand, and I grasped it to stand up.
Using magic, I concealed all traces of demonic energy from myself and my newborn child, transforming us into ordinary humans before heading toward the village.
Earlier, my disguise had been forcibly broken during childbirth, unavoidably revealing my true identity. But without magic, no one could see through my disguise, making it essential when around others.
Upon returning to Necri Village with Rita-ssi, farmers working in the fields recognized me and whispered in astonishment.
"Huh? Isn't that..."
"The adventurer who went to rescue the village chief's granddaughter and that other female adventurer after being captured by goblins? They made it back alive!"
"I heard she let herself get captured by goblins to save others? Such a brave young lady!"
...How did these rumors spread?
Ignoring the attention, I let Rita-ssi lead me straight to the Village Chief's house.
The Village Chief's home-which also served as the village hall-was always open. Rita-ssi knocked before entering.
Inside, the Village Chief and his son-whom I'd met before-were present. They stared at me in surprise before the Chief approached with tears in his eyes.
"Ohh... Adventurer-nim...! You've endured so much...!"
"Haha, well... things worked out somehow..."
"Saving my granddaughter and eliminating the goblins... Truly, thank you...!"
"I just did what needed to be done. By the way, what happened to the people I freed?"
"Our child was briefly depressed, but her fiancé comforted her and she recovered quickly. The other adventurer received treatment at the church and left for another village soon after."
"I see... I'm glad everyone's coping well."
"Please wait here-I'll bring your promised reward."
The Village Chief disappeared into another room while his son approached me.
With curious eyes, he pointed at the baby in my arms.
"Excuse me, adventurer-nim."
"Yes?"
"If it's not rude... where did you get that baby? It seems newly born."
"Ah, I gave birth to this child."
"...?"
He stared blankly, wearing a dumbfounded expression as if unable to comprehend my words.
Understandable-a woman showing no signs of pregnancy suddenly giving birth within a day would sound bizarre.
"...Is there something else?"
"...No. Your daughter is quite lovely. If you need help caring for the baby while staying in this village, feel free to ask anytime."
Since I couldn't explain racial traits or skills, I ended the conversation there. He seemed to consider further questioning rude and didn't press further.
Soon, the Village Chief returned with a sack and slid it across the table.
"Here's your reward. I've included a little extra as a token of gratitude."
"Ah, thank you!"
"We're the ones who should thank you. With the goblins prevented from settling here, we won't have to worry about monsters for a while."
Accepting the sack filled with silver and copper coins, I bowed and left the house with Rita-ssi.
Come to think of it, shouldn't I share the reward with Rita-ssi who saved me? She stood silently beside me the whole time...
"Um, Ms. Rita!"
"Hmm?"
"Would you like to split the reward? Since you saved me, I want to repay you."
"If it's payment for saving you, shouldn't you get that from the merchant who commissioned you? This is money you rightfully earned by rescuing people-I can't possibly take it."
"T-taking? This is just a token of gratitude..."
"Besides, I already received prepayment. I originally planned to take the job unpaid just to meet you, but the client insisted on formalizing the transaction. So I accepted one copper coin before starting."
...That guy's professionalism borders on mental illness.
I understand merchants value credibility, but such behavior when unnecessary is pathological.
"Still... Hmm, is there anything special you want from me? You did save my life... I want to repay the favor."
"A favor..."
Rita-ssi gazed at me with deeply thoughtful eyes before chuckling softly with a faint smile.
I marveled at how someone who'd maintained a stern, expressionless face could create such a beautiful smile.
"Then let's work together sometime when you're free. Just the two of us."
"Sure, if that's acceptable."
"Good. Since business is concluded, I'll take my leave now. Rest well."
"See you again, Ms. Rita."
"Mhm."
After exchanging brief farewells, she departed the village first.
Watching her retreating figure, I thought:
I want to possess her-to make that strong, dignified woman mine...
I harbored dark desires to pin her down beneath me, to make her moan helplessly as I dominated her sturdy frame.
"Ngh, what am I thinking...♥"
Lewd fantasies about Rita-ssi made sticky fluid seep from below. Chastising myself for dirty thoughts about my savior, I headed to the general store.
With only the cloak Rita-ssi lent me covering me, I needed new clothes.
Plus baby supplies and childcare necessities.
"Aboo."
"Oh, you're awake. Hello, daughter?"
"Mau, ma."
While leaving after a quick shopping trip, my baby awoke and babbled.
Wait-can newborns babble this soon...?
Come to think of it, she seemed slightly larger than before...
Are demon babies different from human ones? Having never seen non-human infants, I couldn't judge what's normal.
I checked her status using my abilities to ensure everything was fine.
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<Vassal ???'s Information>
Name : ???(Undecided)
Race : Demon (Succubus)
Gender : Female
Age : 1
Level : 5
Rank : Succubus Princess
Occupation : ???(Undecided)
<Stats>
Strength : 1
Agility : 1
Intelligence : 53
Health : 49
Magic Power : 150
- - -
Ooh... Oooh...?
Thanks to the massive amount of vital energy I shared via my 『Princess Maker』 skill, my baby displayed extraordinary stats far beyond her age and level, revealing immense potential.
Strength and Agility at 1 made sense for a newborn, and her low Level would naturally increase as she grew-nothing concerning.
When fully grown, she might surpass me as a succubus.
...Is that good?
"Anyway, we need to name her..."
"Ubwa?"
"Well, she's also Cecilia's child, so I can't decide alone."
"Boo..."
"Eager for a name? Wait a bit-we'll choose a pretty one with Cecilia when we get home."
"Tya!"
My daughter laughed brightly. Smiling back, I kissed her forehead.
Hiring a carriage, I headed quickly toward Hush Church. The rattling ride made forgotten fatigue overwhelm me, and I fell asleep until arrival.
My baby slept soundly in my arms but miraculously cried awake as we reached the church.
Thus concluded my short yet long journey home.
* * *
"You're late."
"..."
"You said you'd return within a day-that I shouldn't worry."
"Cecilia..."
"Do you know how shocked I was when the Adventurer's Guild said you'd been captured by goblins? I was really... Ugh."
"Sorry, Cecilia. I have no excuses."
"...No. Just... I'm glad you're back safely. Sorry for getting angry-you went through so much."
Cecilia tearfully vented her grievances when I returned, soon softening to embrace me and soothe her longing.
Ugh, guilt weighs heavy. Though unavoidable... My overconfidence in accepting a dangerous request was partly to blame.
I'll avoid missions involving male monsters from now on.
"Sniff, Triae. Something else-is that baby you're holding...?"
"Yes, exactly what you're thinking. Our princess."
"Truly... beautiful. I wish I could've witnessed the birth."
"I didn't expect her so soon either. Want to hold her?"
Passing the baby to Cecilia, she carefully cradled my daughter, examining her face.
Recognizing Cecilia-who shared her looks-as a parent, the baby smiled brightly in delight.
"So precious... I can't believe we're parents."
"Same. Can we raise her well? She's not human-she's a demon..."
"What difference does that make? A baby is a baby. We'll raise her with love-that's all that matters. Right?"
"Yes, you're right, Cecilia. We'll just love and nurture her."
Then, the baby yawned sleepily.
Cecilia-like a skilled mother-prepared a makeshift bed with blankets to prevent rolling off. Tomorrow we'd buy a proper crib.
After putting the baby to sleep in her room, Cecilia closed the door and whispered closely:
"The baby's asleep... Want to have sex, Triae? No-let's do it. I want to."
"Cecilia, you've been starving."
"Yes, desperately. You turned me into a slut who can't live without her master, then left me starving all day. This is your fault, Triae. So... wreck me all night long."
Cecilia's seductive plea ignited such excitement that I forgot my fatigue. Carrying her princess-style, I threw her onto my bed.
Tearing off the clothes bought in Necri Village, I manifested an impressively thick cock beneath me-mouthwatering even to myself.
Cecilia gulped while staring at my erection. I spread her legs wide and savagely ripped her stockings.
"You asked for this, Cecilia. So I'll ravage you all night-thoroughly."
"...Yes♥ Do it♥"
The moment Cecilia consented, I buried my face in her pussy.