Chapter 27
Chapter 27
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 027
Chapter Title: Succubus Incident (2)
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"You two, do you know anything about succubi?"
The moment those four syllables tickled my ears, I plunged headfirst into an endless sea of contemplation.
I liked succubi.
Succubus. Or dream demon.
A demon from folklore with a voluptuous body that seduces men and drains their essence. Being a famous demon, its traits are fairly well-known.
For instance, their beautiful appearance is an illusion, and their true form is that of an ugly old hag.
Or if you sleep with a glass of milk by your bedside, they'll mistake it for semen and leave your chastity intact.
They turn men whose essence they've drained into succubi like themselves and enslave them.
They're the cause of wet dreams in adolescence.
But all those minor details didn't matter.
No matter what the original myths said, in pop culture, a succubus was a sex appeal element designed to delight the eyes and ears of the audience—a perfect embodiment of every fetish imaginable. And as a healthy, red-blooded man, how could I not love them?
Yes, I liked that kind of succubus.
I liked the sensual succubus.
I liked the bewitching succubus.
I liked the seductive succubus.
I liked the enchanting succubus.
I liked the domineering succubus.
I liked the submissive succubus.
I liked the kind succubus.
I liked the cold-hearted succubus.
I liked the older succubus.
I liked the younger succubus.
I liked the sweet succubus.
I liked the businesslike succubus.
I liked the obsessive succubus.
I liked the skilled succubus.
I liked the clumsy succubus.
I liked the ripe succubus.
I liked the fresh succubus.
If there were succubi of every kind in the world, I loved them all.
But if I had to pick the absolute best—the most tantalizing succubus of them all—I'd declare it without hesitation.
Among countless succubi, the most arousing one was the virgin succubus.
I loved the irony of a succubus, who exploits men's essence, being a virgin.
I loved how she exuded innocent charm despite having zero sexual knowledge.
I loved how she acted all cocky and experienced until the real thing left her flustered.
And when she finally shared her first time, realizing her true nature as a succubus while developing pure, devoted love for the man before her—that pure romance was perfection. That's why I boldly claimed the virgin succubus was the ultimate.
I loved that kind of succubus. Loved it so much it ached in my bones.
Of course, even if I adored succubi, I knew there were lines that couldn't be crossed.
For example, a succubus who'd been fooling around down there couldn't become a heroine. A slut stays a slut, no matter how much you clean her up. She might wipe the floor, but she can't wipe herself clean.
But if that succubus was a virgin? That's a different story.
A being who couldn't possibly be a virgin, who shouldn't be one—yet is. The thrill isn't just amplified; unlike ordinary virgins who simply stayed pure, a virgin succubus blooms from contradiction and irony, making her purity more pristine than any other.
That's why only the virgin succubus among all succubi deserves a spot as a heroine. And I loved her fiercely, down to my marrow.
"By succubus, do you mean the ones that come out of dungeons?"
"Exactly. Those succubi."
And in this world, succubi existed for real. As B-Rank humanoid monsters emerging from dungeons.
When encountered in dungeons, they attacked with charm, hallucinations, mind control, and such. As their name suggests, they had a strong craving for men's essence—especially that of male superhumans.
Up to there, they'd just be a quirky monster. But the defining trait of this world's succubi was that, despite being monsters, they'd already spread widely beyond the dungeons.
Twenty years ago, during the Dungeon Crisis in America, a massive number of dungeon-dwelling succubi escaped.
Over 500 succubi broke free back then. Yet even now, after two decades, fewer than 300 have been hunted. The remaining 200 or so are still hiding out in this world.
At least, that's what happened in the original story.
Because of that setup, I'd secretly hoped. With so many succubi around, one had to be a virgin. Maybe a virgin succubus would appear somewhere and join the protagonist's harem as a new heroine. I harbored that happy fantasy.
In the end, it never happened. Blissful Heavenly Demon didn't add heroines; he killed off the existing ones with endless plot twists.
Anyway.
Regardless of whether succubi became heroines, over 200 were living in this world. So, incidents caused by them popped up now and then.
Like right now.
"This morning, a male student was found passed out in the smoking area behind Boys' Dorm B."
Min Chae-ryeong pulled out a few photos sandwiched between stacks of documents, flipped so the backs faced up.
She pinched them gingerly with her fingertips, as if she couldn't bear to touch them directly, and asked cautiously.
"These are photos from the scene. They're... a bit uncomfortable, but do you want to see?"
"I'm fine with it."
Lee Tae-ho's immediate response without hesitation. He took the photos from Min Chae-ryeong and flipped through them with a blank expression.
"...Indeed. These are certainly suspicious enough to point to a succubus."
I wondered what kind of photos could make him say that so definitively. As I eyed them curiously, Lee Tae-ho stated firmly.
"Don't look. You'll ruin your eyes."
"That bad?"
"I'd turn back time to before seeing them if I could."
"Uh..."
As I struggled to grasp it, Lee Tae-ho continued flatly.
"A naked-from-the-waist-down guy sprawled out, covered in white fluids everywhere, eyes rolled back, drooling. Key areas are mosaiced, but that mosaic makes it even worse. If you still want to see after hearing this, I won't stop you."
"...No, I'm good."
Her detailed description was enough to make me nauseous just from hearing it. How could he keep a straight face? Lee Tae-ho suddenly seemed impressive.
"Where's the victim now?"
"In the infirmary. Symptoms: anemia, hypoglycemia, hypotension, dehydration, lethargy."
"Matches the signs of succubus extraction perfectly. We can rule out simple human rape."
"Same here. Only succubi can drain a superhuman enough to cause hypoglycemic shock."
"No CCTV footage?"
"Nope. No cameras behind the building, and nearby footage showed nothing unusual."
"That makes it even more likely a succubus. They can turn into mist."
I blankly watched the two discuss the case back and forth. Lee Tae-ho glanced at me steadily, then casually asked Min Chae-ryeong.
"Why assign this mission to me and the newbie specifically? I'm one thing, but he's just started and needs training."
"Good question, Agent Lee Tae-ho. There are four reasons."
Min Chae-ryeong grinned mischievously and held up four fingers.
"First: Special Countermeasures work is all about real combat. You'll learn more from one field op than memorizing manuals at a desk. That's what I think, anyway.
Second: Su-ho's strength is intel. Whether it's his special ability or networking, I judged it'd suit solving this mission.
Third: Ties into the second. During his hiring interview, Su-ho said this to me."
Min Chae-ryeong suddenly stood. Standing at attention, she stared into space and shouted in an exaggerated voice.
"'Please hire me! I can detect crimes at the Academy faster than anyone!' Something like that. Pffft."
Her eyes curved like crescent moons as she covered her mouth and chuckled softly.
"...Su-ho. Did you really say that?"
"Yeah. Pretty much."
I answered awkwardly, and Lee Tae-ho smirked.
"Su-ho, your hiring pledge was something else. I'm liking you more and more."
"...Thanks."
It was something I'd blurted out amid the possession chaos and quest confusion. Sure, I'd said it, but having it thrown back at me felt weirdly embarrassing.
"But Team Leader, you said four reasons. What's the last one?"
"Nothing big. You two are the best-looking guys in our team."
"...Pardon?"
Sudden praise. As I blinked in confusion, Min Chae-ryeong beamed.
"Succubi like handsome men, apparently. You two seem perfect as bait."
"Hm. Logical reasoning."
Lee Tae-ho nodded calmly at her cringeworthy line. Admitting it outright like 'Yeah, I'm handsome' showed he wasn't ordinary.
As I stared at him in bewilderment, our eyes met, and he chuckled.
"Don't misunderstand. I don't think I'm that handsome. It's just that you're the only other young guy on the team besides me."
"Ah, got it."
"Pffft."
"...What's so funny?"
"Nothing. I said it to tease you a bit, but your reaction's hilarious."
Maybe it was the warm sunset glow, but Min Chae-ryeong's girlish smile felt oddly cozy. Having only seen her ultra-professional side, this playful version felt a little new.
"Team Leader, isn't an all-male team risky against succubi?"
"Right. I was planning to add one more. Called someone similar to you two, but you got here first—they haven't arrived yet."
*knock knock.*
"Oh my. Speak of the devil."
Not a tiger, but a rabbit. Min Chae-ryeong added that and called for them to enter.
*creak. Click!*
*Click! Click click click!*
For some reason, the team leader's door wouldn't open. The frantic rattling doorknob conveyed the panic from the other side.
"...I know who it is."
Lee Tae-ho strode to the door. When he pulled it open, it swung smoothly as if the struggle had been a lie.
"Jo Yu-ri, this door pulls."
"Ah...! R-right...!"
The woman who appeared was a timid-looking woman in her twenties.
Cherry-blossom pink hair and red eyes. Her figure was outstanding even under the neat uniform, but her hunched posture hid it well.
Her large eyes trembled as if on the verge of tears, giving her a rabbit-like impression overall. Despite her decent height, she seemed petite because of it.
"Jo...!"
Our eyes met, and she looked down shyly.
"Jo, di...!"
"...Pardon? Dick?"
"No! Jo-Jo Yu-ri...! Sa-same team! So, pl-please t-t-take care of me...! N-no, I mean, nice to meet you!"
She bit her tongue so many times in that short sentence it was barely intelligible. Finishing, Jo Yu-ri—Dick Yuri? No, Jo Yu-ri—avoided my gaze and scurried behind Lee Tae-ho.
"...Jo Yu-ri. She's on Special Countermeasures Team 2 like us. My hiring classmate too."
Lee Tae-ho sighed deeply as he explained.
"What a sight in front of the newbie. Show some senior pride."
"B-but... M-me, guys are... awk-awkward..."
"It'll get better in a few days. She's just super shy around strangers."
"Ah. Okay."
"Hah... S-sor-sorry...?"
It wasn't just shyness; she seemed outright scared. But whatever—compared to a delinquent like Chae So-yeon, a timid girl was tame.
"Lee Tae-ho. Jo Yu-ri. Ahn Su-ho. You three investigate this succubus incident. Tell me if you need anything during the probe."
We each responded to Min Chae-ryeong's order.
"Understood."
Lee Tae-ho, calm and unflinching.
"Hah. Y-yes!"
Jo Yu-ri, still clutching Lee Tae-ho's sleeve, eyes downcast.
"...Yes."
And my half-hearted reply last. Hearing us, Min Chae-ryeong smiled brightly.
"Good. I'm counting on you."
📜 NEW QUEST 📜 [Scenario Quest Occurred!]
📍 The Mysterious Semen Extraction Incident at Green House! Is the culprit really the succubus that escaped from the dungeon as expected?! Or is there an entirely unexpected truth?! First mission after assignment to Special Countermeasures Division! Team up with reliable seniors to unveil the shrouded truth of the incident!
⏰ This quest offers chances to connect with various original story characters depending on your efforts! Please tackle it with utmost sincerity!
<Rewards>
1) Guard Rate +3% (Current Guard Rate 5%)
The quest message popped up right on cue, and I clenched my fist tight.