Chapter 27
Chapter 27
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 27
Chapter Title: Demon King Qlus, Descends! #12
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-Fwump fwump!
"Huff! Huff!"
"Kerrrrk!"
We really ran like mad—Buril and I—fleeing for our lives!
As we put distance between us and that eerie woman, my head started to clear, like a fog lifting. Could it be that I'd unknowingly fallen under some spell or enchantment? The thought bubbled up unbidden.
It was definitely weird.
She was beautiful, no doubt. Her figure was right up my alley. And then there she was, naked, shaking her breasts while smiling seductively.
"...!"
A dreamlike situation.
The impulse to rush right over to her.
But my reason stayed sharp.
I knew it was dangerous, yet I couldn't resist. I get that the whole thing felt like a dream. But does that mean I'd just walk into it blindly? My life mattered more.
It had to be some kind of hypnotic spell.
"Kuhaha!"
"Keruuuuk...!"
Only after running for what felt like ages did we finally collapse and catch our breath. We'd bolted far enough by now.
Haa... My heart feels like it's gonna explode. That was fucking terrifying. Does this even make sense?
What the hell was that?
"A forest ghost."
The forest ghost had tried to seduce me.
What if I'd gone closer? My guess? I'd have been killed outright. My blood and flesh would've fertilized this forest... That's what forest ghosts are.
I almost fell for it.
"Keruk! Kerruk! Kerrring! Keruk keruk!"
"Huh?"
That's when Buril, sprawled out beside me gasping for air, grabbed my clothes and yanked wildly while screeching.
"Keruk! Kerrrruk! Keeeeeng!"
Th-this is...
"A-are you mad at me?"
"Keruk keruk!"
Yep, pissed off for sure.
"Sorry."
"Keruk!"
"I'm really sorry. And thanks. You saved my life."
"Ke... keruk keruk..."
I placed my hand right on Buril's head. His agitation eased immediately.
Buril saved me. Even in that do-or-die moment when I was ensnared by the spell, he did everything to pull me back. He didn't run first—he bit me to snap me out of it.
This guy saved my ass.
If Buril hadn't bitten me, I would've succumbed to that naked woman's allure and spell, walked right into her arms, and died. I was so grateful tears nearly welled up.
"I'm always the one getting help from you...!"
"Keruk!"
I scooped Buril up and spun around like we were dancing.
"Let's head back. Scouting's done for today."
"Kerring."
You're my eternal buddy.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ My whole body felt drained.
Back home, I had no strength left.
So I scarfed some random chewables and crashed in the dungeon. Man... If I sleep now, I won't wake till noon tomorrow. What a spectacular day.
"..."
Lying there in the dungeon...
-Grin.
That woman's beaming smile floated into my mind. What can I say... It looked so warm. Genuine warmth. Unlike the Duchess—real sincerity.
Her appearance was pretty unique. Her ears stuck out weirdly—not elven, more like... plant? Some plant-based ears. Distinctive feature. And she wore leafy underwear made of foliage, wrapped in vines.
"An elf?"
Nah. Not quite elf. Elves don't have ears like that. Gotta give her a fitting name... Forest spirit type?
"Dryad it is."
That naked woman was a dryad.
Anyway.
-Jiggle jiggle.
The sight of the dryad shaking her breasts lingered in my vision. They were pretty big. Couldn't even fit 'em in one hand... Plump. And her bottom was bare too.
"No hair down there."
Stripping like that right in front of a stranger. Shaking her tits while smiling. The stimulation was too intense. Way too much.
"...Beautiful."
Dryad, fuck.
Thinking about it sent blood rushing downstairs.
A raging erection.
"Ah, shit."
Driving me insane.
It'd been so long since such intense arousal. Was the spell still lingering? I even wanted to go back and see her face again.
I shouldn't.
Fuck.
Should I jerk off?
"Buril."
"Keruk?"
"Step out for a bit... Nah, fuck. Gotta conserve energy. Come back in."
I grabbed Buril, who'd started heading out.
Like I'd waste energy jerking off in my state. Couldn't squander that precious stamina. Ignoring my throbbing dick, I closed my eyes.
Meditate and sleep.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ "Fuck."
First wet dream since my army days.
"What the fuck!"
Un-fucking-believable! Me, at this age, having a wet dream? Didn't know demons got them too! No bullshit—this is my first since reincarnating as a demon!
"Buril! Let's go! Grab the laundry!"
"Ke, keruk?!"
First things first, gotta wash my pants and undies. So goddamn unfair I could cry. You, dryad bitch...! Why show up outta nowhere and mess with my head!
First humanoid-like thing I'd seen in this wilderness—and a beautiful woman at that—made it extra stimulating.
If she was a monster too... Could Domination work? No, fuck. What am I thinking?
"Pathetic."
Thinking of dominating a monster like her.
"..."
But if I did dominate her... Would she obey every command?
"Dick."
Entertaining those thoughts, Buril and I headed to our usual stream and arrived soon. I set him on watch and washed my pants and undies. Might as well do my shirt too.
So I ended up naked while waiting for them to dry—covered my junk with a big leaf, just like the dryad.
"What is this, blind date outfit?"
Go like this and ask her out for tea?
"Agh!"
"Keruk?"
Buril tilted his head quizzically.
Anyway.
"Let's rest here, Buril."
"Keruk keruk."
Maybe light a fire to dry the clothes faster...
-Rustle!
Suddenly, the bushes shook! I snatched my wooden spear and aimed!
And then!
"Chuk, chukchuk."
"Huh?"
A chicken-sized bird waddled out. I'd seen it before. Dodo lookalike.
"Hey, Dodo!"
"Chuk?"
-Dash!
I kicked off the ground and thrust the spear!
-Thwack!
"Chuk...!"
It got skewered and slumped. Nice. Perfect spear hunt.
Nothing wrong with going full spear on weak birds like this. Skin's not tough. Checked the tip—no scratches.
"Keruk keruk!"
"See that, Buril! That's how you use a spear!"
"Keruk!"
"You try!"
"Kek kek!"
Buril grabbed the spear and mimicked my thrust.
-Dash!
Looking better. Training and practice pay off. Just need more goblins now.
"Anyway, dinner time, Buril. Gather sticks."
"Keruk."
Piled stones for a fire pit, set up the kindling Buril brought. Then.
⚡ SKILL ACTIVATED ⚡ Demon Breath -Roooar!
Flames erupted from my mouth, igniting it. Fire show central. Bonfire roared to life.
"Let's roast it."
"Keruk!"
Mealtime's the best.
Roasted the dodo while drying my clothes. Ah, wish I had spares.
"Humans."
There were humans in the Middle Realm. Gotta get undies from them? But how? I look pure demon right now.
Horns on forehead sides, long ears. Bright yellow eyes, slit pupils. Anyone sees demon. What crazy human trades with me? Stroll up with cash, get murdered and robbed.
"Deep troubles."
"Keruk keruk."
Then Buril picked up a cooked chunk and shoved it at my mouth.
"Whoa, kid. Eat first?"
"Keruk."
"Good boy."
I chomped it.
"Mm, good. You eat too, Buril."
"Keruk."
Better roasted—tasty.
That's when it happened.
"Grrruuuk... Hey! Grrruuuk... Hey!"
"Huh."
Strange growl from that direction. Checked Buril's reaction.
"Kerrruk...!"
He was hyped, battle-ready. Means chowder monster. Buril can ID them by sound alone.
"Hunt?"
"Keruk!"
"Alright. Up."
Slipped on undies, pushed through bushes.
"Grrruuuur... Hey!"
Growl getting closer. Dying to see the face. Beastly roar, sorta.
Pushed through thick weeds.
"Wh-what the..."
The thing revealed itself...!
"Grrru, gruk gruk! Grrruk!"
Some head-to-toe black monster, hopping like it was possessed, snapping up bugs!
Smaller than waist-high Buril. Single horn on forehead, devilish tail on ass!
"Th-that fucker... Seen it in the Demon Realm?!"
Bottom of the demon realm food chain—cannon fodder!
An imp!