Episode 58. If You Don't Know, You Deserve to Get Hit
Episode 58. If You Don't Know, You Deserve to Get Hit
"I lost again..."
"Uwahaha! But young lady, you've improved quite a bit since your first try?"
"Hey, you punk. Using a cheese build against a beginner? Got no conscience?"
"That's how you grow-by getting beaten... Young lady, care for another round?"
"Ughhh..."
Four consecutive losses.
Swallowing my tears over the miserable record, I could only shake my head at the man's offer to play again.
The man and other spectators chuckled slyly, then promptly pulled out an enormous beer mug as if they'd been waiting for this moment.
"Now, time for your Penalty Drink! Penalty Drink!"
"...Penalty Drink?"
"Yep. Since you admitted defeat, you gotta drink the penalty. House rules, see?"
Such a transparent lie... They never had this penalty when playing among themselves earlier. Clearly ganging up to bully a newbie.
Though annoyed by their intentions, I didn't complain. They'd been kind to me, and I had enough sense not to ruin the mood over petty resentment.
"Alright. If it's the rules, what can I do?"
"Good, glad you're a sport. Hey! Let's all treat this pretty lady to a drink!"
Suddenly, they stood up and approached me, pulling down their pants to expose their cocks.
Right-everyone in this village was Brainwashed and insane. Why did I think this place would be normal?
The men aimed their dicks at the beer mug, vigorously jerking off to fill it with their slimy, sticky cum.
"Hey miss. Help us out-show us those tits."
"...Pardon?"
"We're working hard for you. Shouldn't you pitch in? That's manners. Right?"
"Eh...? Uh, sure..."
Dizzy from the absurd request, I suppressed rising emotions and barely managed to answer.
I unbuttoned my shirt to reveal large breasts. The men gasped and doubled their masturbation efforts.
"Hyaaa! After seeing my saggy wife's udders all day, a young lady's perky tits are the best! Am I right?"
"Damn right. By the way, miss, your body's killer. Wanna show us the lower half too?"
"This is good for women-drink up gratefully!"
"Ah... Haha..."
I forced a stiff smile while enduring their advances.
Okay, stay calm. From their perspective, they're just making me a special drink, right?
Rich, thick semen packed with Vital Energy-something a succubus would never refuse. I should be happy, but...
...Ugh, why am I so angry?
Because I kept losing? Because their teasing attitude pisses me off?
Partly, but mostly because these bastards crossed the line and acted familiar.
Vermin without an ounce of decency. Do they think I'm their toy just because I played along?
Pathetic humans-their very existence disgusts me.
Even accounting for Brainwashing warping their common sense, their current behavior shows they've always been rotten.
I want to punch their faces... Should I do it?
Even a light tap would make their heads explode like fruit. *Splorch*.
Killing them wouldn't matter. I could just Hypnotize the whole village into forgetting them, like I did with the Brainwashing.
As my patience ran out, I slowly raised a hand charged with Strength.
Then-
"Mother."
*Thump*
Lycoris, who'd appeared beside me, grabbed my raised hand.
She stood there with food crumbs around her mouth, having finished her meal, looking up at me.
Lycoris stood perfectly still, watching me.
Had she seen everything? Her eyes silently urged me to make the right choice.
Those eyes brought me back to my senses.
How shameful-wanting my daughter to live humanely while I nearly succumbed to demon instincts.
"...I'm okay now. Thanks, Rico."
"Yes. Though Lycoris did nothing, geniuses naturally resolve matters effortlessly. Thus proving my genius once more."
"Right, our Rico's a genius. Genius."
I chuckled at her joke, relaxing my expression and releasing the Strength in my hand.
As I calmed down, the oblivious men cheerfully handed me the cum-filled mug.
"Here, full to the brim! Chug it all, miss!"
"Drink! Drink!"
"No backing out now, pretty lady!"
Their voices faded as Lycoris became my sole focus. I wanted to show her an unshakable mother.
I grabbed the mug and chugged its contents without hesitation.
"Gulp♥ Gulp♥ Gulp♥"
"Oooh...! She's going for it!"
"Damn, she's hardcore! What a woman!"
Yes, yes. Chatter all you want.
The only one I want to impress is Lycoris. I don't care what you think.
I only care about looking good for my family.
*Thud!*
"Puhahaa♥ Ugh, hnngh♥ Haaa...♥"
"Wooooo! One shot!"
"Amazing, miss! Incredible!"
Cheers erupted as I slammed the empty mug down. I fought nausea from the sticky aftertaste and semen smell, forcing a smile at Lycoris.
"Hewhew... How was that? Mom did okay?"
"'Okay' has multiple interpretations. Objectively, you resembled a seasoned drinker."
"Urk...? Did I look like that...?"
"But subjectively..." Lycoris added, contorting her face into a bizarre smile. "Generously forgiving these lowlifes' rudeness and avoiding rash actions-I thought Mother looked magnificent."
She struggled to maintain the expression before giving up, sulking slightly. "I tried mimicking Camellia unnie's smile. Though analyzed perfectly, more practice is needed. Expressions others make easily remain challenging. But that's fine-a genius like me needs flaws for fairness. I'll soon master expressions satisfying to Mother."
"Your words are enough, precious Rico."
"Uwaaah-No head pats pleaaase..."
I ruffled her hair affectionately. Though Lycoris resisted, a child couldn't overcome an adult's Strength.
Become a fool, you adorable thing.
Having both cheered up, I stood to leave-
-When Lycoris tugged my sleeve.
"Mother, may I..."
"Hmm?"
"...Try this game?"
"Oh? Of course. Why the sudden interest?"
"Yes. It seems fascinating. I've read military strategy books-wondering if I can apply that knowledge here. And most importantly..."
She glared icily at the man who'd beaten me. "I wish to provide Mother a chance to avenge your defeat."
The men laughed condescendingly at the "cute" girl's declaration.
"Hohoho! The little lady wants to play? This is a tough game requiring big brains!"
"Using brains is Lycoris's specialty. No issue."
"Yeah? So confident. No tantrums if you lose!"
...These guys act high and mighty just for being decent at a game.
Unfazed, Lycoris silently prepared her pieces and cards.
The man smirked, doing the same.
As both declared readiness, magic activated the game board, projecting the field.
Immediately upon starting, Lycoris made her first move.