Chapter 55
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 55
Chapter Title: Demon King Beatrice (7)
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"Sudden as it may be, there's something I must confess to you."
What is it?
"It's a late regret, but I find myself wishing I hadn't been so sparing with my womb."
She placed a hand on her lower belly and gently stroked it.
"Surely, I could have borne you many superior offspring. Wouldn't that have aided the war effort?"
I scanned her figure.
Being cradled in her arms, all I could see was her face and those massive breasts.
Even just her face and breasts made it clear what a prime female she was.
And the firm, plump feel of her thighs against my back. Her lower body was solid too.
Hmm... She definitely would have produced a ton of excellent kids.
"Heh... Do you think so too?"
Yeah, I do. That voluptuous ass of hers would've popped out superior offspring left and right.
The Demon King had done plenty of cruel things, sure, but purely on looks? Undeniable top-tier bitch.
"If I regain my body, let's mate right away and make some children."
The Demon King smiled with her eyes as she stroked my belly.
Whoa... Almost fell for it without thinking. Is this how she boosted her soldiers' morale?
"A chance to monopolize the virgin pussy countless males coveted. What do you say? Doesn't your heart race?"
Embarrassing as it is, yeah, it turns me on and my heart's pounding.
But I'm a pure-love hero. Sera's the only one for me!
"You don't want me as your wife? Am I lacking in some way to be your bride...?"
The Demon King drooped the corners of her eyes like an abandoned puppy, putting on a pitiful expression.
I could tell she was faking it, but my heart still raced like it was broken.
Ugh... No, I can't! Sera's the only one for me!
"Heh... Your hesitation is adorable."
She said, tickling my belly. Laughter slipped out uncontrollably.
A beauty who knows men can toy with them this easily, huh.
"Hero. You must become a male strong enough to make even me submit. Understand?"
To make this arrogant Demon King submit? How ridiculously strong would I need to be? Impossible, no matter how I think about it.
"I'm not talking about physical strength. What matters is the heart."
Never thought I'd hear this from the Demon King.
"I can reshape your exterior to my liking, but only you can temper your heart. Do your best."
I'd push on even without you saying it. To become a man worthy of Sera.
"I already know full well how unreasonable this request is."
A shadow fell over the Demon King's face.
"When it's done, I'll reward you properly. I'll give you the ultimate pleasure as a male. I'll devote body and soul to you."
Even so, I like Sera.
I cut her off firmly on purpose. Leaving lingering feelings would be crueler.
"Heh... Your chastity is charming too. As I said, if you prefer Sera, just take her."
The Demon King smiled leisurely.
"My magnanimity towers above the heavens. Even if you embrace countless women, I shan't mind at all."
She lifted her chin arrogantly. Her haughty aura pierced the skies.
"Once you're ensnared by me, the others will seem like mere snacks or playthings. You'll realize it soon enough."
Gulp. I swallowed without realizing.
She said it with such overflowing confidence, it almost felt inevitable.
"Heh... Have you already fallen for me?"
I wanted to deny it firmly, but I couldn't deny my shaken heart.
"To see our child's face sooner, do give it your all."
She leaned in close, bringing her face near mine.
Mwah. Her lips touched my cheek and pulled away.
"For the record, that was my first cheek kiss."
My chest trembled so much now that even looking at her smiling eyes was hard.
"I've used up all my strength maintaining this space. It's truly time to send you back. One last thing."
The Demon King gripped my hand tightly.
"Do as you wish. Follow the path you believe is right. You'll naturally reach the destined end."
The path I believe is right... That's pure love, right?
"If you believe in true love, walk that path. I'll be waiting at its end."
With her beaming smile as the last sight, my vision began to blur.
"Heh... The wait until then will be agony. I want to make you mine as soon as possible."
Snap out of it. That'll never happen. I'm already Sera's.
...
...
...Am I the one who needs to wake from this dream?
『Gob's Perspective』
I woke from the dream.
The surface beneath me felt like a bed. Where am I?
"Ah, you're awake?"
Sera's voice.
I turned my head to see Sera sitting by the bed, looking down at me.
"Feeling better? No pain anywhere?"
Familiar lines I'd heard somewhere before.
My mind was still foggy, but I nodded anyway.
"You suddenly fainted in the lab, so Lucy brought you to my room."
Only after hearing her did the memories return.
Seems like quite some time passed since I collapsed in front of the bookshelf.
I shouldn't worry her needlessly, so I tried to sit up.
"Don't force yourself. Just lie still."
Sera placed her hand on my chest and gently pushed.
I flopped right back onto the bed.
"Rest easy. You've been through a lot mentally lately."
*Shake shake*
I shook my head.
Mental strain? More like I'd been nestled in another woman's arms the whole time.
Guilt made even lying there uncomfortable.
"I checked, and there's no illness or injury. But since you fainted, it must be a mental issue."
Sera pressed down on my chest again, stopping me as I tried to rise.
"Lots of people carry hidden wounds without realizing. You're probably the same."
She lowered her gaze, clenching her hands in her lap.
"Sorry. I've been acting out lately for no reason..."
Seeing her dejected face stabbed at my conscience like needles.
"Keruk keruk!"
I shook my head vigorously and waved my hands no.
Man, this is driving me crazy. Why keep making me feel guilty?
With Sera acting like this, I didn't know what to do with myself.
A person needs a conscience. I can't betray someone this kind.
Sera's nursing me, Lucy carried my collapsed ass, and here I was, dazed and enchanted by the Demon King...
"Kefu..."
My chest felt stuffed, so I let out a deep sigh.
"Ah, I'll get you some water."
Sera jumped up and went to fetch a cup.
Sera, you don't have to. Please...
*Knock knock.*
Someone knocked.
"It's me. Coming in."
A sharp voice followed by the creak of the door.
Clack, clack, clack. Three steps brought a familiar face right up to me.
Kasha? Why are you here?
"What's your business here? Visiting the sick?"
Sera asked exactly what I wanted to.
"Lucy barges in outta nowhere, grilling me annoyingly about what I did to you."
Kasha scowled deeply.
"Why'd she do that all of a sudden?"
"Because of this guy."
Kasha pointed at me accusingly.
"He stopped by my room right before collapsing, so she's asking if I did something."
Kasha suddenly shoved her face into my chest.
"Sniff sniff..."
She pressed her nose against me and sniffed.
After about 10 seconds of careful sniffing, she straightened up and looked down.
"Hey, quit faking and get up already."
...Is she insane?
"What kind of thing is that to say to a patient?"
"No sick smell, so what patient?"
"Gob isn't sick physically. It's his heart that's hurting."
"No depressed smell either? This scent is more like... sniff sniff."
Kasha sniffed my chest again.
"Faint whiff of traitor."
Cold sweat drenched my spine.
W-what? Is that an actual smell or just a shot in the dark?
Couldn't tell if she was serious or messing around.
"Hey, look at his eyes widen. He's definitely hiding something, huh?"
Kasha giggled, poking my chest with her index finger.
Caught off guard, my torso twitched reflexively.
"Don't bully the sick person!"
Sera furrowed her delicate brows.
"Hey, he's faking it. Totally."
Kasha kept poking without a care, grinning mischievously.
And this bitch was slyly poking around my nipple area.
She found the nipple, pressed it, and even rubbed gently.
Doing this to a patient... Is she really nuts?
"If you're gonna harass him, just leave!"
Sera grabbed Kasha and dragged her out, shoving her through the door.
Kasha kept protesting to the end, "He's totally faking~," before getting booted.
*Knock knock.*
Someone knocked again.
"It's me. Can I come in?"
I worried it was Kasha again, but it was Lucy.
Click, click, click. Lucy approached with cold heel strikes.
Lucy looked down at me with sunken eyes.
Felt like she was peering into my soul—kinda scary.
"You're fine. Question."
A curt word.
*Nod nod.*
I nodded as vigorously as possible.
"Rest a few days if needed. If not enough, rest till you're better. No overdoing it."
Her warm words shamed my needless fear.
*Nod nod.*
I nodded, but I'd head to the lab tomorrow anyway.
Not that I'm useful enough to loaf forever...
Nothing much to do, but I just wanna be in the lab with Lucy.
...
...
...Lucy stayed briefly then returned to the lab.
Just Sera and me left in the room.
No real need for me to stay, but I did to sort my thoughts.
'Pure love is the way.'
Nursing from Kasha, warmth from Lucy—it confirmed it.
If it was just Kasha, I could betray carefree, but she's too sharp to fool.
Quest: Become Sex Partners with 'Kasha'
⏰ Time Limit: 7 days
🎁 Success Reward: Unlocking 『Mating Status』
⚠️ Failure Penalty: Body controlled, forcibly molest Lucy
Her Majesty won't give up easily, it seems.