Chapter 45
Chapter 45
Not long after hearing the truth about the dungeon of lust—a truth I really didn’t want to know—Charlotte regained consciousness.
The moment she opened her eyes and saw the orc’s face, she was startled and immediately tried to cut him down.
I quickly stepped in and calmed her.
Perhaps because of her identity as a princess knight, she instinctively rejected the orc. It was almost impressive.
In reality, though, he was just a perverted orc obsessed with panties.
“So you’re saying this orc can speak and serves the dungeon’s master as a butler?”
“That’s right.”
“And you plan to use him to guide us?”
“Yes. From what I’ve heard, he designed most of the dungeon’s traps and layout. He’s the perfect guide.”
After some persuasion, Charlotte agreed he had value.
So we decided to keep him alive and use him.
“To accomplish something like this while I was asleep… Bern, you truly are capable.”
“I was just lucky.”
“Luck is also a skill. When we escape, I’ll reward you.”
“I’m honored.”
There was no way I could tell her the truth—that I caught this “big fish” using her panties.
That would get both me and the orc killed.
Just as we were about to move toward Asmodeus—
the orc stepped forward and knelt before Charlotte.
“Buhit…! Forgive my boldness, but may I serve you as my new master?”
“…What?”
“Compared to my current queen, you are far more admirable. I am deeply moved!”
“T-thank you, but having an orc servant is…”
“Please! I will do anything you ask!”
He even bowed deeply, desperate to switch employers.
Just how bad was Asmodeus?
I hadn’t met her yet, but I already felt sorry for her.
Meanwhile, Charlotte looked flustered, unsure how to respond.
Watching from the side, I found it oddly amusing—
until—
“Buhit…! As a reward for my loyalty, I ask only one thing. If you grant me one of your panties, I will dedicate the world to you!”
“Eek!”
“…This bastard.”
[He finally showed his true colors.]
I immediately grabbed him and dragged him back.
But he kept going.
“I’m serious! You possess a charm my queen lacks! The power to captivate all men! Just one pair of panties—!”
I clamped his mouth shut.
“Have you lost your mind?!”
Charlotte drew her sword.
“Bern, hold him still.”
“…Princess?”
She aimed straight at him.
Honestly, he deserved it.
But I was holding him—
I might get stabbed too.
“Perhaps we should calm down first—!”
“I, Charlotte of the Holden royal family, sentence this orc to death for insulting me!”
She charged.
I ran.
With the orc.
[What a disaster.]
After risking my life to calm her down, we managed to continue.
She still wanted him dead—
but we needed him.
So I gagged him and even put a leash on him.
He crawled on all fours—
guiding us like a trained animal.
“…I hate this.”
[It’s necessary.]
‘If Rene and Rin saw this…’
[They might’ve wanted the same treatment.]
‘…You’re kidding.’
[Not entirely.]
I didn’t want to think about it.
Then—
a goblin saw us—
and ran away.
“…Even monsters are judging me now.”
Eventually—
we reached a massive door.
Five meters tall.
Heart-shaped patterns carved into it.
The orc barked excitedly.
“This must be it.”
“Then we can kill him now, right?”
“…Let’s wait.”
She clicked her tongue.
We prepared ourselves.
If needed—
we might have to fight an ancient demon.
“Ready?”
“Yes.”
I pushed the door open.
It creaked—
the ground shook slightly—
and we stepped inside.
Then—
BOOM!
The door slammed shut behind us.
Torches lit up one by one.
A boss entrance.
Tension filled the air—
until—
the orc stood up—
and removed his gag.
“Your Majesty! How many times have I told you to keep the lights on?!”
“…Ugh. It’s on now, isn’t it?”
A tired voice answered.
From the darkness—
a woman approached.
Messy hair.
Heavy dark circles.
Oversized shirt.
Casual shorts.
She looked like someone who hadn’t left her room in months.
A complete shut-in.
The only thing—
completely out of place—
was her body.
Even Charlotte glanced down at herself in comparison.
‘…That’s ridiculous.’
[That’s a Succubus Queen for you.]
If she had tried—
she could’ve charmed any man alive.
But clearly—
she didn’t.
“Why did you bring guests here?!”
“They’re intruders!”
“If they’re not here to destroy the dungeon, just send them back. Probably got caught in my hypnosis trap.”
So that’s what hit Rene.
Even a dragon—
affected.
“Maybe clean your room for once!”
“I don’t want to leave my room.”
“…Unbelievable.”
Then—
she looked at me.
“…Hmm. Not bad. Could be better-looking, though.”
“…Excuse me?”
That stung.
Coming from her—
even more.
“So, are you strong?”
“…Strong enough.”
“Good. If you can satisfy me, I might consider going outside.”
“…No thanks.”
“…What?”
“I’m not into shut-ins.”
Silence.
Her expression—
died.
Completely.
[She died standing.]
…Well.
That escalated quickly.