Chapter 256

Chapter 256

Otherworld Demon King Survival Guide.

Episode 256: Conquering The Barony (12)

“If circumstances allow, I can help as much as needed.”

The Duchess spoke with a smile.

“My son is working so hard, isn’t he? So I guess I need to put in some effort too? I’m planning to help in every way I can. As much as needed. With all my motherly love.”

“Oh…!”

Honestly, hearing her say this made any hostile feelings seem to disappear! How could one not feel good when she was offering support?

That’s what diplomacy is about. One could always hide their true feelings.

“Thank you, Mom!”

So I, too, responded with a big smile.

“Hehehe, seeing my son smile makes me happy too.”

The Duchess responded to me in kind.

She really was a woman with a deadly charm.

“Since Karuti has been working hard, let’s continue to receive his help. Mom’s side will also support, but my son, do you know we can’t send down powerful demons?”

I knew that.

“That’s what I heard from Karuti.”

Currently, the angels had set up something like a dimensional defense barrier. Powerful angels couldn’t come down, and similarly, demons receive a similar penalty.

The angels planned to solidify their position using the angel they sent down first. They had already taken the initiative, so it was a strategy to buy time with the defense barrier.

Anyway.

It was difficult to send reinforcements from the demon world.

“I know it’s hard to send troops, right?”

“Yes, that’s right. If a gate to the demon world could be opened on your side, maybe it would be possible. But that would take time.”

“Ah.”

That’s what Karuti mentioned last time about human sacrifice. I hadn’t heard the details, but gathering living humans for a dark magic ritual could open a gate to the demon world.

I didn’t know much about it either. I only knew that such a method was necessary. Of course, I didn’t plan to do it, and if I did, it would take a long time.

“Still, we can support you with supplies. So, my son? Just wait a little? Karuti is working on adjusting the gate so that we can send supplies.”

“Supplies!”

Receiving support in supplies from the demon world would make conquest activities much easier! War was essentially fought with supplies, after all!

“Hehehe! Thank you, Mother!”

“Hehehe, my good son. I’m more thankful.”

Sigh.

“…”

But really, if she spoke in such a tender tone and flashed a seductive smile, was she planning to seduce her own son?

Such thoughts come to mind… she’s overflowing with allure.

Well, it must be a racial trait.

Being an incubus, I could easily make women into slaves of pleasure. Similarly, the Duchess who bore me must possess such magical powers.

If I was not careful, I might end up going into heat for my own mother. But as an incubus… it was true that such thoughts occurred.

“Son?”

If I were to overpower this beautiful and powerful woman, how much would I grow? Such an absurd thought came to mind. But then, that’s probably because some human common sense remained. And well, ancient human royalty did such things as a matter of course.

“No. That’s not it. I was just thinking that if we receive support, it would make conquering humans easier.”

“Hehehe, as expected. Even in front of Mom, you think like that. You’re truly commendable. Always striving for improvement? You’re truly admirable. And so lovable.”

“Hahaha… Yes.”

It’s almost overwhelming how she praised me. And with such a loving voice. Was this what maternal love was?

“Kyuse will be able to manage the fiefdom better, so I’ll pick out a few useful things to send.”

“That’s exciting.”

To govern a fiefdom, what was needed were money and administrative power. It would be great if we could cover that with supplies.

“Ah, Kyuse. Really… I just want to hug you.”

“Yes?”

Suddenly.

ㅡ…

The Duchess’s face reddened as she began to speak in a sticky tone.

“Come… come to Mom and give her a hug. It’s hard to hold back while talking like this. Okay?”

“Ah… That’s.”

“Son. Even if it’s a bit difficult, can you open a gate to the demon world? Mom wants to hug her beloved Kyuse right now. For that, we need a gate.”

“Um, wait a moment.”

What was this?

The disheveled appearance of the Duchess was visible through the screen. Her face was flushed, exposing her upper chest, and she was biting her fingers.

It looked like she was excited.

“So far, I haven’t been able to give you a mother’s love, right? From now on, I want to cherish and love you, my lovely son. Come into Mom’s arms and give her a strong hug. Okay? Son.”

“That… Mother? Whether it’s possible to return right away…”

“Ha… Ha, ha, ha.”

Her breath roughened.

What kind of situation was this…!

“Son. I’m sorry for being so harsh before? Will you accept Mom’s love now?”

“Of, of course I must. It’s only natural for a mother to love her son. It was okay to be harsh. I hadn’t proven my strength then.”

“Ah… how magnanimous you are.”

“Yes.”

While talking, I felt a strange emotion.

Specifically, I noticed it by looking into the Duchess’s eyes.

Possessiveness.

She feels a great possessiveness towards me. Whether that’s love or just seeing a useful tool, it’s hard to tell, but at least there’s affection.

“Hmm, time’s up. So, Kyuse. Will you talk with Mom again next time? It’s really enjoyable talking with my son like this… Hehehe. I just keep looking forward to it.”

“Of course. Anytime.”

That’s how my conversation with the Duchess ended.

—Sizzle.

As the screen turned off, the Evil Eye melted away.

“Sigh.”

Only then did the tension release, and my muscles relaxed. My heart felt like it was about to burst. As the extreme tension dissipated, sleepiness rushed in.

“Wow, for real.”

The Duchess kept praising me in a tender tone, repeating words of love. The impact was more than I imagined.

It definitely felt strange.

No, was she always like this? Talking with her, I began to feel something akin to maternal love, which was disconcerting.

“It must be a racial trait.”

Being an incubus, I could intensely excite women through bodily fluids or skin contact. I amplified their sensitivity and made them addicted to the sensation.

The women in my demon castle were proof of this. They seemed to get excited a bit too easily, but that’s all because they were addicted to the pleasure I provided as an incubus.

The Duchess, having similar traits, naturally elicited affection from me. It felt like emotional manipulation was at play. Indeed, even now, I found myself harboring positive feelings towards the Duchess.

“Dangerous.”

Just having a conversation could evoke such emotions. This needed to be guarded against. If I let my guard down even for a moment, I might end up sacrificing everything I’ve built.

“It can never happen.”

But one thing was certain.

Whether it’s motherly love or just kindness towards a useful tool, the Duchess currently viewed me favorably.

If I continued to cater to her whims next time, I should be able to receive support without any issues.

“Alright! Buril!”

Let’s start with infiltration training! Based on the information about the sewers I had memorized, we’d use the tunnels dug by the kobolds for mobility training and practice taking out the castle’s guards.

After that, and sorting out the supplies, we could make our move.

“Hah, hah… Huuh!”

Breath burst out.

After finishing her conversation with Kyuse, the Duchess hurriedly headed to her room. Her body was hot, and her breath was rough.

Her body felt hotter than she imagined.

“Kyuse. My Kyuse…!”

Kyuse would make himself stronger. Something the other children couldn’t do. Only Kyuse. Only Kyuse, who was abandoned in the middle realm without any support, could do this.

He was unexpectedly capable, mature, and dependable. Manly, too. If he’s supported, Kyuse could swallow the middle realm whole. Actually, he might not even need any support.

Kyuse would definitely succeed.

“Aaah♥”

Thinking about this made her whole body heat up. In the past, no demon other than the great demon king had ruled the middle realm. Only the greatest demons could achieve such a feat.

The thought that one of her children could become such an entity was unbearable. How could any demon achieve such a feat with just a frail body?

Kyuse was a very lovely child.

With the traits of a great demon.

“Aaah♥ Ahhh♥”

Sticky pleasure. Ecstasy. As these sensations were felt, a sense of guilt began to emerge.

She had been harsh to Kyuse all this time, treating him like a tool, practically driving him to death. The more Kyuse’s talent and greatness were proven, the greater her guilt grew.

But it’s okay.

Because Kyuse said he would accept her apology.

“I’m happy…♥”

And he agreed to receive his mother’s love. Despite the guilt from past mistakes still tormenting her, Kyuse said he would forgive her as his mother.

That was the happiest thing she could hear.

“I want to get pregnant, with Kyuse’s child…♥”

If Kyuse, with his great traits, could impregnate her, surely even stronger children would be born.

Though she sat as the great Duchess of the demon realm, ultimately, she was a woman. Keraxis had resolved that the next time she reunited with Kyuse, she would show him the most attractive version of herself.

Until now, she had only groomed herself as much as necessary, but from now on, she needed to adorn her body to appear attractive to the male.

“Kyuse… become this mother’s husband♥”

The thought of marrying her son was a bit embarrassing, but Kyuse possessed the traits of a great demon king. As such a demon, he lacked nothing as a husband.