Episode 5. Status
Episode 5. Status
"A familiar ceiling."
My first thought upon waking was how intimately I recognized this space where I lay.
Yes, that's right. This was none other than my home - the Hush Church of Iereph. Specifically, my own room.
It seemed someone had carried me here after I collapsed. They must have been shocked to see me return as a demon... I must properly thank them.
I pushed aside the blanket and slowly sat up. Despite yesterday's exertions, I felt no muscle soreness or fatigue. Was this also due to becoming stronger?
I stretched luxuriously, swishing my tail and spreading my wings wide. The full sensation of wings and tail - now completely mine - sent shivers down my spine.
"Ugh... So becoming a demon wasn't a dream after all..."
I sighed deeply while touching my pointed ears and the horns protruding from my temples. These conspicuous demonic features would make daily life impossible unless I found a way to hide them...
Ah, perhaps a succubus's abilities could help? Stories say succubi disguise themselves as ordinary humans to secretly steal vital energy. If that's true, shouldn't I be able to do the same?
I opened the transparent window, deciding to continue yesterday's unfinished investigation. Remembering how it displayed information about my powers and skills, I carefully read the text:
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<User Information>
Name : Triae
Race : Human → Demon Tribe (Succubus)
Gender : Female
Age : 20
Level : 2147483647 (MAX)
Rank : Succubus Queen
Occupation : C-Rank Adventurer, Squire Knight
Emotions : Curiosity, Impatience, Anxiety
Current Thoughts : Since becoming a demon is unavoidable, I must find a way to hide my appearance...
<Stats>
Strength : 35
Agility : 28
Intelligence : 19
Health : 127
Magic Power : 204
[Information displayed through 『All-Seeing Eye - Status』 records the most objective numerical values based on the world's system.]
[You can simplify or elaborate displayed information via settings.]
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"Whoa..." I couldn't help but gasp at the neatly organized table of my information.
But what exactly is this "Level"? Why is the number absurdly high? Now that I think about it, I recall something about maximum level...
ㅡDing!
As I pondered the unfamiliar term, a new window appeared with an alert, kindly explaining:
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<Level numerically represents one's strength. Higher levels indicate greater power, but growth potential and stat acquisition methods vary between individuals/races, causing occasional stat-level discrepancies.>
<Stats numerically quantify five ability areas: Strength (physical power), Agility (quickness), Intelligence (memory/cognition), Health (recovery/resistance), and Magic Power (magical talent/mana). Stat points - obtainable through leveling or training - primarily increase stats.>
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...So reaching max level means I've become this world's strongest being...?
My pathetic stats suggest otherwise. Why are Health and Magic Power so high? While generally healthy, I occasionally catch colds and have zero magic experience.
ㅡDing!
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<Health increased by 100 and Magic Power by 200 as a High-tier Demon bonus.>
<Due to Succubus racial traits, unallocated stat points auto-distribute. Leveling no longer grants stat points - stat point acquisition method changed.>
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Haha... While slightly jarring how windows appear when I question things, it's convenient how it anticipates my curiosity.
This explains my weakness relative to level. Normally, leveling grants stat points for growth, but becoming a succubus blocked this due to racial traits.
If the stat point method changed... For a succubus to grow stronger... It must mean lewd acts... Soul Absorption...
"...Ngh♡"
The lack of explanatory windows confirmed my suspicion. To grow stronger, I'd need to... Remembering yesterday's passionate encounter with the succubus made me blush and close the window.
Perfectly timed, my door opened as someone entered.
"...Ah! Y-You're awake. Are... are you okay?"
"Cecilia..."
"Th-Thank goodness. You recognize me... I'll approach now, but don't suddenly frenzy and attack, okay? Promise?"
The visitor was Sister Cecilia - the nun who'd carried my unconscious self here last night.
Speaking like someone soothing a dangerous dog, she approached cautiously with bated breath.
Her tray held soup, bread, apple, and milk - the exact meal she brings when I'm sick. She still worries for me.
"Th-There. Good girl. I won't do anything, so stay still, okay?"
"...Cecilia, no need to treat me like an animal. I'm sane."
"Really...? You haven't become an evil demon, Triae...?"
"If I wanted mischief, I'd have acted already. Give the tray. The smell's making me hungry."
Seeing me take the tray and eat breakfast normally, Cecilia relaxed her guard.
She calmly watched my entire meal. Was she checking if demons truly only consume blood/flesh like those frightening fairy tales claim?
After finishing satisfactorily, I placed the tray on the bedside table. With my stomach full, conversation time arrived.
"So... Cecilia unnie, you were shocked?"
"...Obviously. You left fine this morning but returned a demon at midnight. Haah... Of all people, why did demonic corruption happen to you? Seriously... I debated whether to kill you in your sleep."
"Gasp."
"But seeing you now... I'm glad I didn't act hastily. You overcame the demon's evil heart through faith in Iereph-nim, right? That's my girl."
...I actually had degenerate female-corrupting sex.
No - the succubus's magic addled my mind, forcing compliance... Ultimately, I killed her and returned, so I did overcome it... right?
I merely scratched my cheek with an awkward smile. My heart-tipped tail wagged like an emotional puppy's.
"Ahem, anyway. Let me explain. I went to the Adventurer's Guild and saw a request about a succubus in Hush Forest..."
I recounted everything - accepting the quest, meeting mid-tier succubus Misha, getting thoroughly beaten and violated into becoming a succubus, gaining mysterious power to kill her, and returning.
Cecilia clenched her fists breathlessly during dangerous parts, sighing in relief during triumphs - her adorable reactions were entertaining.
"You accepted such a dangerous request without consulting me? Had you stopped by church, I'd have blessed you with holy power..."
"Sorry... When I heard it appeared near church, I rushed. The reward tempted me too... I should've researched properly first..."
"Not entirely unharmed... but alive. As Iereph-nim said: 'Don't sacrifice life for purity - overcoming pain through living embodies true nobility.'"
"Cecilia..."
"Don't think negatively. Positives exist - you're a demon with human heart! The first devout demon! And... well... your face prettier, breasts enormous, figure stunning..."
Clutching my hand, she encouraged me with a bright, warm smile. Cecilia's saintly, benevolent radiance deserved "Saintess" title.
Unconsciously, my hand drifted to my lower abdomen. Something quivered deep inside as if my heart resided in my womb, body heating up.
Staring blankly at Cecilia, a wicked thought blossomed:
Defile this pure maiden. Taint her. Make her mine.
Impulse became lust. Lust awakened my succubus instincts, completing my transformation.
Succubus Triae licked her lips while eyeing her first prey, blue eyes glowing seductively.
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<User's will activates 『Lewd Crest』 effect - body sensitivity increases, entering heat. Current 『Lewd Crest』 status: ON.>
<Activating active skill 『Charm』.>
<Activating active skill 『Body Transformation』.>
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