Chapter 127: Named Succubus

Ichinose Yui knew the competence of the Ability Users and the Public Security Bureau stationed in Academy City.

They would have already caught the ominous mana left by the Monolith.

That’s why, on the one hand, her head was complicated.

If the missing person had been identified, would her parents in the Three Kingdoms Union have heard the news? The Instructor, and if Noa knew about the incident, wouldn’t they be very worried?

Wouldn’t her father’s daily routine, already busy with corporate management and training, be messed up because of her?

Ichinose Yui’s head was full of various worries.

Every time she walked through the quiet forest after the battle with the Succubus and Husks, distracting thoughts wouldn’t leave her mind.

She knew these weren’t the kind of worries a human trapped in a dungeon should have.

It was definitely a bad habit that doubled her mental fatigue.

Nevertheless, that was Ichinose Yui’s personality.

A girl who couldn’t help it, so the best she could do was not voice her worries.

But now that she had found the pillow she had been desperately searching for, she felt at ease.

Even for a moment, she was free from her thoughts.

This…! That’s right. This is the feeling…

As expected, this pillow was 100 points.

Perfect. Her consciousness floated lightly.

To approach and use Rohan’s thigh as a pillow.

The usual Ichinose Yui would never have done such a thing. But somehow, she just did it.

Aside from the embarrassment, Rohan’s stiffening was strangely satisfying.

“…”

Rohan maintained his silence. His breathing was pleasant to hear.

Just lying there loosened her tension and relieved the fatigue accumulated in her mind.

Such a strong scent…

Right now, Rohan had a heavier, musky scent than he did on the uninhabited island.

This was the scent of a male.

Even though Ichinose Yui had never smelled it before or learned about it, the instincts of a woman gave her certainty.

She felt a warm heat at the back of her head.

Blood flow gathered, almost touching the back of Ichinose Yui’s head, throbbing heavily.

It seemed Rohan was doing his best to control it.

C, Could it be the lingering effects of Charm?

If not, did he feel some sexual urge when he saw the Succubus’s body?

“…”

It must be an irresistible male instinct.

Still, somehow… somehow, it was unpleasant. That feeling took precedence over embarrassment.

As expected, do men prefer voluptuous figures like Succubi?

As if she wanted to be this small. Ichinose Yui’s lips pouted like a duck.

Meanwhile, a single hope arose.

B, But seeing him sticking with Clara…?

One of the two people Rohan particularly favored and took care of.

The image of the doll-like girl with twin tails came to mind, making Ichinose Yui’s heart waver.

“Aeng-ae Nose. Can’t you sleep? Are you uncomfortable?”

“…I’m comfortable.”

“Then that’s good.”

Her breathing was regular, and her face was turned away.

How did Rohan know she wasn’t asleep?

He was still a fascinating man. Very different from other men.

“Rohan. Are you uncomfortable?”

“Not at all.”

“Really? You can be honest.”

“It’s fine. Should I sing you a lullaby?”

“No, thank you…”

Was it a problem that her consciousness was on high alert?

Today, the nickname Aeng-ae Nose and Rohan’s actions made her think deeply.

Aeng-ae, did he not even consider her as a woman?

“Rohan.”

“Yeah.”

“Do I seem that childish to you…?”

Rohan didn’t miss the hurt in Ichinose Yui’s voice.

This was a point where teasing could spread like wildfire.

Even a small spark couldn’t be ignored. If he didn’t catch this quickly, it could grow like a wildfire and become irreversible.

“There’s no way I meant it like that.”

“…Then what do you mean?”

“How could I see someone as pretty as you as a child? I was trying to express it nicely, but I’m sorry if it offended you.”

A few seconds after Rohan’s words.

Ichinose Yui, who had been lying down, flapped like a fish. She sat up and looked at Rohan with wide eyes.

“P, Pretty…?! Me…?”

“Why are you so surprised? You must be tired of hearing that.”

As Rohan said, it was something she had heard so much that her ears were calloused.

But the resonance was different. Her heart pounded.

Ichinose Yui lay back down on Rohan’s thigh and hurriedly hid her face.

“Should I stop using the nickname?”

“…Since you don’t mean anything bad by it, I’ll allow it only when we’re alone.”

“Aeng-ae Nose is so generous.”

Now, a sign of growth.

Rohan placed his hand on her shoulder and tapped it twice, slowly.

Ichinose, feeling a sense of relief as if thorns had been pulled out, drifted off to dreamland.

After about an hour of sleep.

Ichinose, having finished a proper rest, thanked Rohan.

She continued stretching to awaken her dulled senses.

“For food, there are combat rations, bread, and jelly. We should probably avoid snacks, chicken, or pizza… Is there anything you want to eat? Rice would be the easiest.”

After a moment of consideration at Rohan’s question, Ichinose cautiously chose one menu item.

“R-Ramen… how about ramen…?”

“You want ramen?”

When Rohan looked at her with a surprised expression, Ichinose blushed and nodded slightly.

Recently, Ichinose had faced many challenges, and there were failures that matched the exact number of attempts.

No matter how she tried to make ramen, it didn’t taste like the one Rohan made on the uninhabited island.

The ramen she ate that day still lingered in the girl’s mind.

“I can’t make ramen with my skills… Would combat rations be okay for now? I’ll make you ramen when we get out.”

“I’m sorry for being unreasonable. Of course, I’m grateful for the combat rations.”

Ichinose is not in a position to be picky. As the one being fed, she feels like bowing deeply in gratitude.

Plus, the ‘ramen’ reward she’ll receive when they return? Excellent motivation.

Rohan pulled out a Large Capacity Combat Ration from thin air.

He quickly began preparing it.

“Just wait a minute. It’ll be ready soon.”

A dungeon inhabited by Succubi, who feed on Essence.

If an ordinary person were dragged into the Monolith, they would surely suffer from the lack of food and water.

In such a situation, Rohan’s skills shine.

Ichinose realized once again how fortunate she was to be with Rohan. The sense of security is immense.

“This… is the same combat ration we had on the uninhabited island.”

Ichinose, who was watching Rohan’s skillful preparation, voiced her observation.

“Ah, you noticed? Keep it a secret from the Instructor.”

“It’s your skill, so it’s not a problem, is it?”

“Aeng-ae Nose probably won’t say anything, but… just because.”

Ichinose reminisced about the practical exam while chatting with Rohan.

Rohan definitely at that time…

Ichinose remembers. Rohan didn’t use his skills recklessly on the uninhabited island.

When Noa, who had been drawn by the smell of ramen, collapsed from hunger, Rohan said he had found supplies and took them out.

The first use of his skill wasn’t for himself, but for someone else.

“Rohan, you’re kind.”

A gentle smile formed on Ichinose’s lips.

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Having replenished their energy, Rohan and Ichinose headed towards the building they had seen through the thick fog.

As they got closer, Rohan’s memories became clearer.

That’s the mansion owned by a Succubus. One of the Succubus Named resided there.

It’s not the location of the Monolith.

But it’s a place they had to pass through.

There’s a need to reduce their numbers to prevent unity, and they also needed experience fighting a proper Succubus.

I can’t remember her name… what was it?

He gave up on the information that wouldn’t come to mind. They approached as quietly as possible.

Even without entering, the exterior was wide open. There were no walls.

Even just wandering around the nearby bushes brings various things into view.

Right. It was structured like this.

The owner of this mansion enjoyed bathing outside. A huge bathtub was placed in the yard.

Black roses float atop the hot water filled with bath salts.

Men resembling butlers stand in a line around the bathtub.

They were all young men with thin builds.

Whether they became thin after coming here or were originally thin was unknown.

From Rohan’s memory, this was the preferred attire of the Named Succubus residing here.

Hmm.

He observed the men closely.

Their pale complexions and dull eyes resembled Husks, but their facial skin wasn’t withered.

“Those are Pleasure Dolls.”

“Their appearance is different from Husks.”

“There’s a high probability that they possess combat abilities.”

They whispered their observations to each other.

Ichinose’s hand was already on her sword in anticipation.

Pleasure Dolls, simply put, were a Succubus’s human collection.

Some might be made into Pleasure Dolls due to their appealing appearance, while others might be kept for their palatable Essence.

There were also Pleasure Dolls kept for their abilities, serving as guards, so the reasons for their collection are truly diverse.

Anyway, they are humans who have caught the Succubus’ fancy in some way.

Sling!

Rohan drew his sword from its sheath. He grabbed the handgun in his holster with his left hand.

“Aeng-ae Nose. Are we good to go?”

“Yes. Let’s go.”

It’s time to free those poor souls and let them find peace.

And

It’s time to meet a Named Succubus who could communicate.