Chapter 72. Who Is the Villain? (3)
"You forcibly kidnapped and imprisoned us! When we first made the contract, you said you'd provide relief if father's health worsened and we couldn't repay the debt! Was selling us into slavery your idea of relief?!"
"If you hadn't tried to escape, we wouldn't have done that. Besides, since you killed one of our colleagues, we have no intention of letting you off easy."
"It wasn't escape...! We needed to send our younger sister to a sanatorium!"
Haa... This is irritating, dizzying, suffocating.
Since both sides kept insisting on their own version of events, communication broke down completely. We were caught in the crossfire of their accusations.
Though they claimed righteousness, their arguments soon devolved into nothing but fault-finding and slander.
Rita seemed to share my sentiments, watching their squabble with a contemptuous expression.
...How annoying. Should I just kill them both?
We have no connection to these people anyway. If we kill them and toss them into the bushes, who'd know? We could wound them appropriately to make it look like they killed each other.
Of course, that would feel satisfying immediately. My demonic nature thrills at the sight of blood - a different kind of pleasure from lewd acts.
It would feel wonderful. That exhilarating sensation of splitting tender flesh, feeling sticky fat beneath, bathing my hands in warm, flowing crimson blood that burns like fire-
Aah, just thinking about it makes me slightly wet.
My demonic instincts crave it, and I've resolved to embrace those instincts - to act solely for my own pleasure, unbound by human morals.
But... not now. Another instinct within me whispered that I'd regret it later.
Not my demonic instinct, but the pride of the Queen of the Succubus Tribe.
"Then, how about this?"
"What? If you're suggesting we let them go-"
"We'll repay their debt for them. Including compensation for your deceased colleague. In exchange, could you leave peacefully?"
The debt collectors looked startled when I offered to pay. Rita discreetly asked Cecilia to bring money, and she handed me the thick purse received from Kumo.
When I gave it to the men, their eyes widened at the gold coins inside.
"How can you... This much money so casually... Are you truly unrelated to these sisters?"
"Shouldn't you just take the money? As you said, unrelated parties are paying their debt. I don't think we owe you an explanation."
"This would cover the debt with plenty to spare... But we can't let money solve the murder of our-"
"Is this... not enough?"
I released my disguise magic, revealing my true form as I embraced the lead man and wrapped my arms around his neck.
My long lashes framed luminous succubus eyes that instantly captivated their gazes. An intoxicating aroma enveloped them.
Though they realized I was a demon, they couldn't look away. Enthralled by my beauty, they inhaled my pheromones unresisting, falling deep into Charm.
"Of course... it's enough. If it's the command of the most beautiful and noble being in the world... anything you say..."
"Really? Then take this to settle the debt and bereavement payments. And make sure this matter never resurfaces. Understood?"
Phew, it's been so long since I used my Charm ability properly.
These men surrounded by succubus pheromones must feel like they're in a steamy, airtight bathhouse.
The charmed men gazed at my demonic wings as if they were angelic, my horns as holy sigils.
They nodded like eager puppies, and I concluded matters with simple Hypnosis.
"But... this is too much. Even after deducting some, these high-value gold coins..."
"Hmm, then give us one of your horses? One should suffice for your return."
"Understood. We'll properly calculate and return the exact change."
"Thanks."
-Squish.
As reward, I pressed against him, letting his arm feel my breasts.
"Ngh...! Ugh...!"
His strange moans suggested pleasure.
The men quickly calculated, gave us change and one of their horses, then departed.
The sisters, still sober since I hadn't Charmed them, looked bewildered as the situation resolved with just my words.
"Ah... Uh...?"
Seeing my horns and wings, they collapsed holding each other, trembling yet with awe in their eyes.
They seemed torn between thanking their savior and fearing the demon before them.
To prevent unnecessary misunderstandings, I approached first.
With a harmless smile, I neared them. My beauty softened their wariness, their trembling lessening.
"It's alright now. No need to fear."
"Wh-why did you pay our debt...?"
"Well... Ignoring it felt uncomfortable. I considered killing them, but then how would I differ from ordinary demons? That's not being a queen or tyrant - just a thug."
"S-so... are you a good demon...?"
"What's 'good' or 'bad'? Demons are demons. We're just powerful children doing as we please. I realized this after becoming one."
Shedding my stifling human disguise, I rambled in demonic liberation.
Pent-up excitement surged - my eyes became those of a predator spotting prey.
Unaware, the sisters naively opened their hearts.
"Thank you... Thanks to you, we avoided slavery. How can we repay-"
"Who said it's free?"
"...Huh?"
"Why hesitate? Come here. Did you think you'd receive kindness without payment?"
Their faces were plain, but bodies serviceable. Enough for snacks before reaching the next city.
I pulled them up and led them slowly into the carriage.
They realized they'd be devoured, but too late - already Charmed by inhaled pheromones.
"Now then... shall we dine?"
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"「Triae-nim is the sole true god, all others are falsehood.」"
"Triae-nim is the sole true goddess♥ All others are falsehoods♥"
"「Lust and pleasure are gifts from Triae-nim - neither refuse nor restrain them.」"
"We won't refuse♥ Nor restrain ourselves♥♥♥"
-Buurururut!!!♥ Buubok♥
As the younger sister climaxed with a powerful ejaculation inside her, a vivid Lewd Crest appeared on her lower abdomen.
Beside her, the older sister proudly gazed at their crested bellies and cream-filled pussies.
"Aah...♥ Triae-nim's grace...♥ The world looks... completely different..."
"Thank you Triae-nim♥ Thanks to you, we sisters are reborn♥"
"Now I understand... Once you know this pleasure... of course we'd focus on offering our pussies to our goddess♥"
The younger sister who'd disgustedly watched her panting sibling submit now reconciled beautifully.
Through the Baptismal Yin Gates I engraved and Cecilia's Brainwashing, they became fine devotees.
Ah, commemorating their conversion, I cured the younger sister's chronic illness. My vital energy infusion and Cecilia's holy power healed her considerably.
A few months' convalescence would complete the cure. We gave them the horse and all leftover gold coins, suggesting our Church if they had nowhere else.
After profuse thanks, they rode away. Watching them depart, we resumed our journey.
"Triae, about earlier with those sisters."
"Sorry, Rita. I wasted money and time on something we could've ignored..."
"That's not it. I wanted to say I'm proud of you."
"Eh? Why so sudden? Embarrassing."
"I mean it sincerely. Shamefully, I only calculated costs when they needed help, but you resolved everything peacefully without hesitation. Moreover, you provided them sanctuary afterwards."
"Well... I took their bodies as payment. Not praiseworthy..."
"None would fault receiving compensation for such generosity. The act itself matters. And since it brought them happiness, it's as if you gave freely."
"Oh... Is that how it works...?"
"I feel prouder than ever to be your Vassal. My Queen, how blessed I am to be your sheath..."
Rita kept praising how I handled things. Doing good and receiving praise lifted my mood too.
"So... whose fault was it really?"
Cecilia suddenly asked.
"No one's specifically. Neither side lied - poor communication caused it."
"Really?"
"If forced, the sisters erred by borrowing beyond repayment despite knowing loan sharks' nature. But lenders share blame for exploiting their plight."
Cecilia lost interest after a disappointed "Hmph." Probably expected some twist.
Well, this is my judgment of good and evil. Others might disagree.
But since I resolved it, I've earned the right to this stance.
Soon after, we'd realize this incident drastically altered our journey's course...