Pixie Consumption and Leveling Up #7
An astonishing event.
Whoosh.
Just as the Demon Brand began to etch itself onto the Dryad’s lower abdomen, a physical transformation occurred. Horns, much like those of a demon, sprouted from her head.
"What on earth is this?"
I couldn't grasp what was happening. The ability to carve a Demon Brand was rare, but not unheard of. Certain races living in the Demon World, such as Succubi or Incubi, were capable of converting sexual pleasure into magical power, and it was also possible to charm a target by branding them.
That such a lineage of ability had manifested in Culls was incredibly encouraging. It was truly commendable. It would be extremely useful against the female humans of the Middle Realm.
In fact, Culls had already captured a human nun. It wouldn't be long before she was under his command.
However, unless Culls infiltrated the core of the Middle Realm’s power structures to corrupt powerful women and turn them into slaves, it wasn't exactly an efficient ability.
Above all, I didn't think Culls, who had only just acquired a small dungeon, would be infiltrating the core of human society. Furthermore, there were clear limitations to the Demon Brand.
And yet.
"Demonization."
He had taken a monster from the Middle Realm and evolved it as if it were a demon.
It was something I had never heard of or seen before.
Evolving a monster into a demon? The Duchess had lived in the Demon World for quite a long time, and having reigned for so long, she had absorbed a vast amount of knowledge, but this—turning another race of the Middle Realm into a demon—was... an unprecedented event.
Thump.
As she realized that, her heart began to beat violently.
"...No."
She immediately calmed her mind.
Nothing was certain yet. She shouldn't be swayed by something unconfirmed. The information contained in the crystal ball was limited. It couldn't capture everything happening at the scene.
The appearance of the horns was surprising. Moreover, other demonic characteristics were emerging from the Dryad’s body. Was that Dryad truly becoming a demon? She couldn't judge yet because it wasn't certain. The Demon World also had abilities that could slightly alter one's appearance. The Duchess tried hard to remind herself of that fact.
"But."
If Culls' ability was truly the power to demonize a target?
"..."
Thump.
Thump.
Thump.
She couldn't calm her racing heart.
If Culls' ability was real.
It might be possible to overcome this situation.
The angels of the Great Heaven were extending their reach to swallow the Middle Realm. United under a fanatical ideology, they never tolerated internal division to achieve their absolute goal.
However, the situation in the Demon World was different. Since the death of the Great Demon King, the Demon World had never once found harmony. At this rate, they would fall behind. No, they were already falling behind.
The Duchess had also devised and implemented many countermeasures to resolve this crisis, but her power alone could not match the momentum and strength of the Great Heaven.
"But if Culls' ability is real."
It would be possible.
This was a hopeful prediction, but the Duchess's intuition was currently being drawn very strongly to Culls. Suddenly, Kerasis recalled the legend of the Great Demon King... Was it a coincidence? The Advent Festival held in such a chaotic situation. And Culls, who had awakened an ability even she couldn't understand.
Rustle.
The Duchess, who had been lying in the bathtub, stood up.
The matter regarding Culls. She would set its importance to the highest level.
Culls was the link to the Middle Realm. And a most special link at that. Therefore, she would have to reset her work schedule immediately. Thinking of that, she felt a sense of anticipation. Her body, which rarely felt stirred, was beginning to stir. That was how interesting this was.
"..."
But.
"...There's still more left."
The video didn't end there.
It wouldn't be too late to make a plan after checking everything first.
Hummm.
The Duchess opened a gate leading to her bedroom.
"From now on, I must receive reports every single day."
It was only natural to keep a close watch on important things.
"...Ah."
Let's make sure to receive all the unedited videos as well.
"From now on, the promotion ceremony for Im-soong begins! Everyone, clap with a cheer!"
At my shout.
"Keruk!"
"Kruk!"
"Gyu-sat-sat!"
"Kyaaaak!"
Clap, clap, clap!
All of them screamed and clapped. Goblins, Imps, Kobolds. And even the Pixies who had joined this time. Everything.
It was a promotion ceremony starting early in the morning after finishing all the packing after returning yesterday. Contrary to my worries, the Pixies were a bit wild, but they followed my orders very well.
I'm very satisfied.
Anyway.
"Krrruk! Thank you! Everyone! I'm happy!"
Im-soong, who had become a bit more mature, scratched the back of his head and looked happy. I also smiled at him once, then.
"Then Im-soong! Come to the front of the podium!"
"Kruk!"
I called him in front of me.
Step, step, step.
A gait that had become disciplined in its own way. Seeing that, the Imps burst into cheers again.
"Krrruk!"
"Kru-blup!"
It wasn't like they were losing their breath or anything.
"Im-soong! You've worked hard all this time! I acknowledge your contributions! Therefore, as of today, I will promote you from Imp Squad Leader to Imp Platoon Leader!"
"Krrruk!"
"From Platoon Leader onwards, you must be able to lead troops out of the dungeon and conduct independent outdoor operations!"
"Kruk! Understood! I! Will work hard!"
"Good!"
I immediately created a sphere of magical power at the tip of my finger, then.
Poke.
I injected it into Im-soong's forehead.
"Krrruk...!"
"From now on, you are a Platoon Leader! Everyone, clap!"
With this, the simple promotion ceremony ended.
Clap, clap, clap, clap!
Clap, clap, clap, clap!
Clap, clap, clap, clap!
Along with the bursting congratulations, Im-soong shed tears and returned to his position. Indeed, the position makes the person. Seeing him look so mature, I was truly happy.
"Then, return to the barracks under the control of each commander! Dismissed!"
"Keruk!"
"Kruk!"
"Sharan, Lumika, Serineu. And Reika, come to me!"
Following the order, the subordinates returned to the dungeon.
"Phew."
Now that the promotion ceremony is over, let's make a new schedule starting today. It's going to be insanely busy. There's a mountain of work to do.
Well, I have to make operation plans for the kids.
I have to expand the dungeon.
I have to do my personal training. Ah, but I'm going to change about 70% of my personal training time to sex time now.
"Shaa. Master. What are we doing now?"
"Wait a second. I'll tell you exactly."
At my words, except for the crooked Reika, the other women stood in a line. I immediately told them what to do today.
"Sharan. Sharan, are there still places on the dungeon walls and ceiling not covered by tree roots? Please reinforce those."
"Yes, Master."
"And Lumika."
"Should I do more underground waterway construction? It's almost finished."
"Oh! Then do that!"
As expected, Lumika is quick.
"And Serineu."
"Yes."
"How was it when you came yesterday?"
"It was fascinating and fun. But, you know, I think we need a few more rooms for us all to stay in. Places for us to sleep and places to put equipment? We need them."
I was planning to make those anyway.
Pixies are a race with better dexterity than I thought. I'm thinking of making a workshop for them. They are a race that makes things well.
"Uh. I'm planning to expand starting today. I'll decide the location."
"Okay! But what work should we do?"
"Well, things like scouting or production. Starting tomorrow, I'm going to start basic military training."
"Military training?"
"Training to fight. Let's take a short one. And today, you just need to help the Kobolds when they do construction."
"Okay!"
With this, I've delivered all the work to my women.
"Then let's start working today too!"
"Shaa!"
The three women went into the dungeon immediately. At the same time, Muturi came out with his work tools.
"Good. Muturi, you keep doing leather processing."
"Grak."
He answered briefly and went to his workplace. Now I have to attach a few more apprentices to him... Then the only one left is Reika the nun.
Swoosh.
As soon as I looked at her.
"What are you staring at, you idiot?"
As expected, profanity popped out.
She seems to be in a bad mood today too.
"Oh, your eyes are a bit fierce? Are you thinking of threatening me with sex again? Should I go to the prison and lie down?"
"My goodness. Aren't you being proactive today?"
"Bullshit... Ah♥ Ang-ang♥ Ah, fuck♥"
As I went right next to her, kissed her neck, and stroked her crotch over her clothes, moans flowed out immediately. Now, she was in a state where she couldn't refuse me with her body.
"Get off, you bastard!"
"Are you going to say harsh words?"
"Then wouldn't I? Heung-ah♥"
"Nun. Could you kiss me?"
"Who would do that with you, you bastard...!"
She shouted as if she were resentful, but.
"Heup♥"
Reika kissed me according to my order. Although she was covered in clothes, the Demon Brand was already activated. She couldn't refuse my order.
Chu-up, slurrrp.
After kissing for a few minutes like that, I pulled my face away.
"..."
Reika's eyes became dreamy. In addition, her fierce demeanor also subsided and she became gentle.
Then today... yeah.
I need to train Reika a bit.
"Nun Reika. Please go to the master bedroom and wait. I'll be there soon."
"...Dog bastard."
Leaving those words behind, Reika turned around and entered the dungeon.
"Good."
Then let's quickly finish everything I have to do.
Tap, tap, tap.
I headed straight to the Goblin barracks.
"Buril!"
"Keruk? Master?"
"Today, first take your subordinates to the parade ground and train them a bit. Since the kids have woken up now, you need to match their movements once."
"Keruk! Understood!"
The Goblins immediately prepared for training.
Then next is Im-soong.
"Im-soong!"
"Kruk!"
"Now you are a Platoon Leader too! Then you should improve your command ability, right?!"
"Krrruk! That's right!"
The tone?
"Then take your subordinates to the parade ground, watch what Buril does, and train the kids a bit!"
"Buril!"
"You still have less experience than Buril! So, to surpass him, learn well from him!"
"Krrruk! I will work hard!"
"Good!"
The Imps also prepared for training. Finally, I went to the Kobold barracks and delivered it to Gyu-il.
"Gyu-il. Follow me for a second!"
"Gyu-sat!"
"Here. Make a new barracks here too. Because the Pixies need a place to stay. Understand? The Pixies will come and help you right away!"
"Gyu-sat-sat!"
"Then work hard! I'll inject magical power all at once when we eat dinner!"
With that, I finished delivering the orders.
"Good."
Starting tomorrow, I will give Buril an order for a subordinate collection operation. Whether it's a Goblin, an Imp, or a Kobold, I just need to kidnap them as I see them. Buril will do well.
For Im-soong, I just need to give him a hunting operation order. He just needs to take the Imps and go gather and hunt.
Gyu-il is the same.
For reference, I'm going to attach one Pixie each to Buril and Im-soong as adjutants. If they are with a Pixie who flies well and knows the geography well, their operation performance ability will increase significantly.
I'm already looking forward to it.
"Then."
I headed straight to the master bedroom.
Creak.
As I opened the door and entered.
"..."
Wasn't Reika, who was kneeling on the floor, praying?
"Nun Reika? Were you praying?"
"...Can't you tell by looking?"
"Don't speak so coldly. Aren't we going to live together from now on?"
"Bullshit."
"Bullshit, you say. From now on, you'll only be praying to me."
"Your ability to talk absolute bullshit is just increasing like crazy!"
"Anyway. Nun Reika."
"What."
"Please take off your clothes."
"Haa. Seriously, fuck. How did I end up as a sex slave to a bastard like this..."
Swoosh.
Reika took off her clothes without a word.
I will start the horn-making training from now on. If horns grow, I will be able to trust her and entrust her with work from then on. Reika, who is a former human nun, has the talent for being an executive.