Chapter 17
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 17
Chapter Title: Side Episode 1. Parasitized Lena - Chain Infection
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"Ugh, I'm so tired."
By the time I got back to the inn, I was completely wiped out.
It felt like I'd been wandering around for nearly five or six hours.
I'd left when the sun was high in the sky, and now it had fully set, so yeah, probably about that.
What kind of city is this huge?
Well, it's a city, so of course it's big.
But seriously, why are there so few hospitals?
Even asking passersby and guards, no one could point me to a proper one—just a bunch of guys hitting on me.
Why do they suggest a tavern when I ask where the hospital is?
Like anyone's falling for that obvious line.
At first, I played along for fun, calling them out with a laugh, but after the tenth one, I was just pissed.
Aah—this is why pretty girls say life is exhausting.
I'd love to pat myself on the back for that, but I'm too drained.
In the end, I gave up on finding a hospital and grabbed some medicine from a nearby potion shop.
Surprisingly, that might've been the right call.
The shopkeeper, this witchy-looking old lady, heard my story and jumped right in.
"That might be a monster parasite."
"A monster?"
"Yeah. There are a lot of caves around here, so those kinds of parasites pop up sometimes. The worst one is the Love Parasite. It latches onto females, and once it does, they lose their minds right away. They're lewd bugs that feed mainly on the mana and yin energy from men's semen."
The explanation sounded familiar.
You know, that thing.
The staple in adult games: harmless to health but deadly to virginity.
One of the most dangerous enemies during a virgin playthrough.
And the nastiest variants are the ones planted in cursed armor that you can't take off.
Hey, game devs. Some perverts play no-sex runs just to watch others get it on. Respect our tastes, huh?
"Doesn't seem like that to me."
No matter how I looked at it, it was just a cold. What parasite?
I didn't look like I was in heat from some infection.
"Really? Well, you never know. Anyway, I've got just the thing for you." She pulled two bottles of pills from a shelf and set them on the table in front of me.
"Ultra-strong insecticide. It'll hurt your body a bit, but it'll kill every bug inside you. Parasites included."
"How bad is 'hurt your body'?"
"Hmm. You might not poop properly for a few days? Could be weeks in some cases."
That's basically just antibiotics.
If it really works like that, it'd cure it clean, at least.
"How much?"
Her eyes lit up at that.
"What's your best offer?"
"You first."
After about an hour of haggling, I settled on a satisfactory price, compromised with the shopkeeper, and took the medicine.
"Did I really need to buy this...?"
On the way back, I felt uneasy, like I'd wasted money.
There was no solid proof of a parasite infection.
But just in case.
"Lena! I got the medicine!"
I knocked on the door to Lena's room.
No response.
"Is she still sleeping?"
I opened the door. The room was dim and quiet.
She really was still asleep.
"Huh...?"
I sniffed the air.
A weird smell filled the room.
Slightly musky, sweet and sticky.
Not bad, but not great—kinda irritating.
"What, why's the bed so soaked?"
I muttered in surprise at the wet stains all over the sheets.
How much did she sweat?
"Lena, wake up. Take the medicine and sleep."
I went to her side and shook her shoulder.
Then—
Suddenly, Lena rolled toward me and grabbed my hand.
"Eek?! Y-you were awake?!"
Lena said nothing.
That's when I noticed her eyes were off.
Glassy, like she was spaced out.
"Lena...?"
She yanked my hand, pulling me onto the bed.
Then she straddled me and mumbled gropingly.
"Li...a... I like... you. Let's... love?"
"S-suddenly?!"
"I like you. I like you. I like you♥"
Lena clung to me, forcing a kiss.
Sensing something was very wrong, I shoved her off.
"Later! You might spread it right now...!"
Once I finally pried her off, Lena just sat on the bed, staring blankly.
Whatever it was, she seemed calm now.
"...Okay."
"I'll leave the medicine here. Take it with water."
I set the plate with pills and a glass of water on the bedside table and left.
"Why'd she suddenly act like that...? Uh?"
Suddenly, a creepy feeling between my legs.
Chills ran up my spine. I lifted my skirt and checked.
Nothing there.
"...Slime?"
Except for the weird fluid on my thigh.
"...No way."
An uneasy thought flashed through my mind.
That parasite thing from the shop.
[1. Take the parasite medicine. - Health stat temporarily decreases. (10% chance of permanent decrease)]
[2. Don't take the medicine.]
Permanent decrease? Nah.
Overreacting much.
I picked 2.
"Haaah..."
Lena woke up, stretched, and sat up.
"Huh... My fever's gone?"
And for some reason, she felt refreshed too.
Looking out the window, it was morning already.
Lena got out of bed. Her eyes drifted to the nearby mirror.
"...Huh?"
Her reflection was familiar yet strange.
Her breasts, already large, were now downright massive.
Her pink nipples, thicker and puffier like they'd swollen.
Her once athletic body now had a soft belly.
Aside from her chest and hips, Lena's perfectly glamorous figure—slender where it should be—had turned fully voluptuous.
But what bugged her most was the milky fluid leaking from her nipples.
No way, right?
"What... happened... to me...?"
Lena muttered in shock.
A chill ran up her spine.
Then her mind flashed, drifting far away before snapping back.
"Wha... What was that...?"
She realized belatedly.
That jolt came from deep pleasure surging from her lower belly, making her climax in place.
And somehow, both her hands were already at her pussy, fingering her clit and hole.
"W-wait... Suddenly... What... Kyaaah?!"
Waves of pleasure crashed over her mind.
Even just masturbating felt unbelievably good.
Unaware the Love Parasite inside was heightening her senses, Lena could only moan in confusion.
"Pussy go♥ Sensitive wet horny clit rub-rub cummies♥ Hic♥"
Spouting vulgarities learned in her sleep, Lena climaxed repeatedly.
Three, four, five times—endless orgasms turned her mind to mush.
Seizing the chance, the parasite reshaped her weakened psyche to its liking.
"Ohho♥ Oh♥"
Once done, it released her from the orgasm loop.
"Haa... Uh...?"
Regaining her senses, Lena looked in the mirror.
"What's... this♥"
Why had she thought it was weird?
Nothing was off at all.
These tits perfect for seducing or serving men, those huge milky nipples, this bipedal meat-sleeve wrapping her front and back pussy.
This lewd, slutty body was exactly as she remembered.
"So slutty...♥"
It looked 'normal,' but staring at her reflection made her heart race and her pussy ache desperately.
Lena licked her lips, face flushed with arousal.
Her mind filled with filthy fantasies.
The parasite induced them, but as a virgin with little sexual knowledge, the most she could imagine was fingering herself or kissing.
Even that was hugely stimulating for a pure maiden like her.
"Huu...♥"
After fondling herself in front of the mirror for a while, Lena snapped out of it and caught her breath.
"Me and my...♥ Can't start the morning like this...♥"
She muttered self-reproachfully, then went to her underwear and armor, dressing.
Once ready, she knocked on Lia's door.
"Lia! You in?"
No answer.
"Did she go out yesterday and not come back?"
Lena muttered worriedly.
A faint reply came from inside.
"Y...es."
"What's wrong?"
The dying voice startled her. She burst in.
Lia lay feverish in bed.
"Are you sick? Don't tell me..."
Lena touched her forehead.
It was burning hot.
"Did I give it to you?"
"Dunno... Anyway... Can you... get the medicine...?"
"Medicine? What medicine?"
Lena asked. Lia weakly pointed to a distant drawer.
"Down there... I put it... My body's too heavy... I can't move..."
"There?"
Lena opened the drawer. Sure enough, there was a bottle of pills.
She picked it up.
As she turned to bring it, her grip slipped. The bottle shattered on the floor, pills scattering.
It was a loud crash.
"Oops, sorry. My hand just gave out..."
Lena said, crushing the pills underfoot.
"Ah, messed up again."
As she reached out, a yellow stream of piss sprayed from the hole between her legs—made for easy relief in emergencies.
"Ah♥ Why♥ Uh...♥ Gotta stop...♥"
Against her will, her lower body aimed at the spilled pills, splashing everywhere.
"Sorry...♥ Lia♥ I ruined your medicine kinda...♥"
Lena muttered, looking at the crushed, soiled mess.
But she felt no guilt. Instead, satisfaction—like praise for a job well done—filled her.
"Huh...? What do you...?"
"It's fine. I'll nurse you instead. Okay♥ That'll do♥"
Lena beamed at the sudden idea.
Right, there was no need for medicine. No medicine meant she could stick close and care for Lia.
Yes yes♥ It was a good call not giving it.
Lena climbed onto the bed, sidling up to Lia.
"Lena...?"
Lia looked at her groggily, questioningly. Lena just grinned and pressed their lips together.
"Mmph...?!"
Lia widened her eyes at the sudden kiss.
Soon, Lena forced her tongue in, passing saliva.
"Mmm...♥"
Lia's expression grew hazy.
The saliva carried the parasite lurking in Lena.
The parasites invading Lia were clones of the Love Parasite in Lena.
Now near the mature host in Lena's womb, they grew stronger.
Lena had resisted with strong will, but Lia couldn't.
Proof: Lia's face turned dreamy, with pleasure.
"How's that? Feel better?"
Lena pulled back after a while, stroking her cheek.
"Not... sure... Haa... Uh...♥"
"It's okay. You'll feel good soon. I did♥"
Meanwhile, Lena felt hungry and fiddled with her pussy.
"I'm starving... Gotta eat. I'll bring yours too."
"O-okay..."
Lena left the room.
She meant to order food downstairs, but her feet took her elsewhere.
She wandered out and spotted a clothing store, entering.
The owner panicked at the armored woman.
Lena ignored him, picking clothes.
The Love Parasite manipulated her hormones and emotions, subtly steering her choices.
"This one's good. Mind if I try it on?"
"Uh, sure..."
In the changing room, Lena stripped her armor and donned the new outfit.
She checked the mirror and gasped in admiration.
A stunning, slutty woman she'd never known stared back.
"These dig into my tits~."
She ripped off the tight bra part.
Now her nipples poked blatantly through the thin fabric, but she didn't care.
"I'll take this. Oh, and take the armor. I don't need it anymore."
Lena smiled brightly.
Why had she ever worn that armor? Her exposed self was so beautiful.
Like this, everyone would love her.
"La la la~♥"
Out on the street, Lena strutted happily, swaying her hips with big steps.
She felt men's stares.
Sensing faint male scents in the air, her face flushed horny, thighs rubbing together.
"I want it...♥"
Lena turned into a dark alley.