Chapter 134: Catch That Container (5)
Chapter 134: Catch That Container (5)
"Fuck, what a total waste."
Desmonica of Spawning.
A golden opportunity to have sex with a five-meter-tall giantess had just flown out the window.
Well, sex was possible.
But only Desmonica would feel anything, while I’d just be swinging my hips like some biological dildo.
And even then, I couldn't do it unless I brought Laura along.
Sex with a five-meter-tall succubus...
...It was a shame, but I had to endure it.
'I’m stuck in a Catch-22.'
For Desmonica to come outside, she had to shrink her body.
But if she did that?
-Actually, if I go out in a young state, I stay that way.
-A young state... Hooo, okay. But you can still lay eggs, right?
-I can only lay eggs here. I can't do it once I go outside.
-.......
That’s what she said.
"She’s only Desmonica of Spawning while she’s in the hatching grounds. If she gives up the title of 'Spawning' and comes outside, she’s just Desmonica the succubus."
It was a pity.
A real damn pity.
If I had it my way, I would have dragged her out in her five-meter form, had some messy sex in the Lord’s Castle, and then put her on display for the Breast Festival. But that was no longer an option.
It wasn't exactly a consolation prize, but it was time to look for a different kind of profit.
"Astarotte."
I sat down across from Astarotte, facing her.
"You can manage to go meet Desmonica, right?"
"...Yes."
"Do you need to talk to Barbas separately?"
"The conversation is already over, Young Lord."
Astarotte pointed to her ear.
She had likely been communicating with Barbas in real-time through magic. I patted Astarotte on the shoulder.
"Good. Have a safe trip. We’ve already gained enough regarding Sex Magic, so you can handle the rest as Astarotte the human."
"Wouldn't it be more helpful to the Young Lord if I remained a succubus?"
"It was, until now."
But things would be different from here on out.
Even if the succubus version of Astarotte boasted incredible performance in-game, reality was a slightly different matter.
'It’s a bit much seeing her right next to me, constantly terrified because of the curse.'
I had seen Astarotte agonizing over it time and time again.
-Huh? Curse research? Um, it’s going well. It’ll be fine. Surely. If not, I’ll turn into a succubus....
It was like watching a terminally ill patient fear the approach of death. That was why I had repeatedly been considerate, telling her she didn't have to go into the Infinite Labyrinth herself.
"It’s true that your succubus curse is helping us a lot right now. Laura’s Sex Magic, the others' Sex Magic... and your help was huge in making the succubi feel safe enough to squeeze out Mana Milk in the Dream Factory."
Without Astarotte’s Sex Magic, I wouldn't be able to bury my face in Laura’s breasts every morning for a nursing session.
However.
"That’s that, and this is this. The choice is yours, Asti."
I couldn't force her to remain a succubus just for my own gain.
"Rather than watching you live in fear and worry over the succubus curse forever, I’d much rather see you as a proper human, living comfortably without a care in the world."
"Young Lord..."
"I recruited the person named 'Astarotte' as my magic advisor. I didn't recruit you because of some succubus curse; I saw the person Astarotte and wanted her to be one of my people."
"Even if I return with the curse broken...?"
"You are still mine. As long as you wish to be."
I crouched down in front of Astarotte and met her eyes.
"I don't care what form you take when you come back, Asti. As long as you’re by my side."
"But what about the Sex Magic? If I stop learning it, our progress will..."
"We can worry about that when the time comes."
"The operation of the Dream Factory will also be disrupted."
"We can just consider it a short-lived venture. Or I’ll call in another Sex Magic expert. Ah, I don't mean that you’re replaceable. You know what I mean, right?"
"...Yes."
Astarotte nodded heavily.
"Go on. I’m a bit tired, so I’m going to catch some shut-eye. Tell the others for me. And tell the ones who went to transport Desmonica to bring back Paladin Sonata."
I had already given the orders.
It was a bit of a nuisance to order the knights to return and then just fall asleep myself, but since Astarotte had to go into the labyrinth, there was no way to move the Living Armor anymore.
"There she comes."
Outside the glass window, I could see Serica walking toward the Lord’s Castle.
Having traversed the labyrinth herself to pick up Astarotte, she moved faster than anyone. I pointed toward the exit of the Sex Room.
"No more curses. Congratulations, Asti."
"......Thank you so much. Young Lord."
Astarotte bowed deeply to me.
I sent her off with a smile, then closed my eyes in the Sex Room and looked up at the ceiling.
"Ha, fuck."
I’m really going to miss it.
"Maybe I should go to the Dream Factory later for a dream-wank."
Sex with a five-meter succubus.
'To think I’m missing out on this in a fantasy world.'
Promising myself a "next time," I closed my eyes.
* * *
Whirrr.
Lewd Man—the movement of Paladin Sonata—stopped completely.
The light flowing from its eyes vanished, and it stood still, maintaining its balance like an ordinary suit of armor.
"I think Miss Serica is bringing Miss Astarotte. Lewd Man... isn't there right now, right?"
Laura cautiously scanned the surroundings as she approached the motionless Lewd Man.
"Ahem. Um, Master?"
No response.
The man who insisted on being called Lewd Man inside the Infinite Labyrinth didn't react at all.
"It seems he really did go to sleep."
"Is that so? ...In this situation."
Yurdias shook her head at the sight.
"What? Why?"
Desmonica was living up to her name.
With her legs spread casually, she let out feverish moans as she laid a new succubus egg and pushed it aside.
"It’s not like we can just wait forever. Well, it won't be long... wait."
Desmonica suddenly pressed her hand to her ear.
"Ah, yes. ...What? Understood. Then..."
As if something was being transmitted through her ear, Desmonica frowned deeply and crossed her legs.
"...Hmm."
"What did you do?"
"You don't need to know. Unless Lord Juji comes here, that is."
"Lord Juji?"
"I’m talking about your Master. The scent of the same man is reeking off your bodies. Except for one person."
"......."
Everyone’s gaze turned toward Charlotte.
"W-What! Did I say I was going to have sex or something?"
"I bet you were thinking it."
"Excuse me? I don't have any plans yet, so stop saying weird things."
"Does 'no plans yet' mean you'll do it once you have a plan?"
"Stop twisting my words. I still joined this ridiculous plan and invested in it. Sigh."
Charlotte scratched her head and turned back to Desmonica.
"Is it really okay to sell succubi as slaves?"
"Of course. Do whatever you want. Catch them or kill them in the Infinite Labyrinth, I don't care."
"Even the succubi on other floors?"
"Of course."
Desmonica was so firm that Charlotte fell into a heavy silence.
"She’s so decisive it’s almost rude to ask more. Sigh. I feel a bit deflated."
"But we got results. The Dream Factory can keep running for now, and above all..."
Thud.
With a gust of wind, Serica landed, mana swirling at her feet.
In her arms, she held the mage who was much smaller than Charlotte—Astarotte.
"Hmph. Interesting. You inhaled the smoke in the Trap Room? So that’s the succubus."
"How did you know?"
"It’s visible to the eyes of a Succubus Queen. Obviously."
Desmonica of Spawning reached out toward Astarotte.
"Right. You want to break the curse?"
"...Lewd Man isn't connected right now, right?"
Astarotte responded to Desmonica with a strange question.
"What? Are you going to say something Lord Juji shouldn't hear too?"
"...Yes. Just in case, I’m checking."
Whisper, whisper.
Astarotte leaned in and whispered into Paladin Sonata’s ear.
"H-How could you say something so horrible...!"
"Are you crazy...?! What if the Master actually heard that...!"
Everyone’s eyes widened in shock at her words, but Paladin Sonata remained motionless.
"Good. Now, Succubus Queen, Desmonica of Spawning. I’d like to make a deal."
"Fine. What do you want? In exchange for breaking the curse—"
"No."
Astarotte stepped forward, clenching her fists.
"I..."
* * *
Morning came.
I remembered giving the return order to the knights and falling into a dawn slumber, and I barely managed to push myself up.
"Ugh. My head."
"Are you awake?"
"......Huh?"
A voice boomed from beside me.
My head began to throb from the voice, which was much louder than expected.
"You are...?"
"The magic advisor of the knights, Astarotte."
In front of me.
"I’ve decided to become a succubus."
There was a succubus.
"And not just any succubus, but a Succubus Queen."
A five-meter-tall succubus Astarotte.
"Uh, um, so..."
"Instead of breaking the curse, I accepted it and became a queen."
Lick.
A tail popped out from behind Astarotte.
It was a soft, supple shape that clearly brought a pussy to mind. Astarotte licked her lips with her tail and gave a faint smile.
"How is it? I decided to become a succubus for the Young Lord."
"...No, I mean, what about being human?"
"I can change into my human form—my original form—as well. Right now, I’m in my 'Succubus Queen' state."
"...Right. I appreciate you becoming a succubus for me and for Fermaton. I really do. But."
I reached up and pointed at Astarotte, who filled an entire side of the Sex Room.
"...Why are you five meters tall too?"
Lying on her side facing me was an Astarotte exactly the same size as Desmonica of Spawning.
"Hehe."
She just kept smiling.
"So, Young Lord... do you dislike Astarotte, the virgin Succubus Queen?"
"Sigh."
I squeezed my eyes shut.
"...I fucking love it."
"In that case."
Astarotte covered her private parts with her tail and smirked.
"Would you like to fuck a human virgin pussy, a succubus virgin pussy, or perhaps a Succubus Queen's virgin pussy? Ah, wait."
Astarotte’s tail flickered, beckoning me.
"...Which one do you want to fuck first?"