Chapter 68: Succubus Marfa (1)

The First Floor of the Labyrinth Tower

Village District

Luxurious Hotel

Suite Room Prepared for Deus

“Ah~ah. Today was fun too.”

Returning from the broadcast, Deus stretched and flung herself onto the massage chair.

“There are a mountain of amusing things in the world, but…”

She conjured an ice cream out of thin air and took a bite.

“Among them, the most entertaining is when a weak, powerless human, by sheer luck, defeats a strong opponent and feels a sense of catharsis.”

“Don’t you think?”

Though there was no one else in the room, Deus muttered as if asking someone nearby.

Bzzz

“How did you know?”

Albus revealed himself from what appeared to be thin air. 

Taking on the appearance of his alternate persona, Jean—a black-haired boy—he casually crossed his legs and sat back on the sofa.

“How did you know I would come, Divine Deus?”

“Hmph.”

Deus smiled seductively, her expression calm and composed.

…But inwardly, she was panicking.

“Who… Who is he? Could it be that the GM has sent an envoy?”

***

Somewhere in the Labyrinth Tower
– “The broadcast has been suspended.”

“What? Suspended?”

A succubus, her face filled with shock, pounded on the broadcast interface.

“No…!”

The broadcast, which had been proceeding smoothly, had abruptly been cut off. 

No matter what she tried, it wouldn’t restart. 

The screen remained dark despite all her efforts.

– “The broadcast on this account has been permanently suspended. Please check the community notice for details related to usage restrictions.”

Permanently banned.

Marfa, the succubus, realized that she could no longer stream. 

Her legs gave out from under her as she collapsed to the ground.

Thud

She had been so close. Just a little more and she could have saved enough to purchase the [New Miracle Water] from the labyrinth shop…

But now, her efforts had come to a dead stop, right before the finish line.

“Eris… What should I do now…?”

Tears began to well up in her large, round eyes.

***

The advent of Rudera and the [Day of Miracles] had been a historic moment.

On that day, the benevolent GM had bestowed [Miracle Water] upon every player in Rudera, saving countless sick and ailing souls. 

Those who had been bedridden, unable to find proper treatment, rose from their deathbeds after just a taste or touch of the miraculous water.

It was a true miracle. 

A divine act that would be remembered forever.

But there were those who even this miracle could not save.

[Miracle Water] could only cure a single debuff. 

Those who suffered from more than one affliction could only be healed of one, leaving the other illnesses still plaguing their bodies.

Many illnesses come with other diseases or complications, leaving countless sufferers bedridden despite experiencing the miracle. 

Marfa’s sister, Eris, was among those unfortunate cases.

The most common and deadly disease in the demon realm was the Black Demon Plague. 

Demons afflicted by this illness would see their skin rot and turn black. 

The disease also severely weakened the immune system, leaving Eris vulnerable to an even more dangerous condition: Erosion Disease.

The plague slowly ate away at her body, while the Erosion Disease, a rare illness with a 90% fatality rate, invaded her weakened body and began to consume her. 

To survive this disease, one needed to reconstruct their body and expel the dark energy within—something only the strongest demons could manage. 

But Eris was too weak to rebuild her body.

The [Miracle Water] had cured Eris of the Black Demon Plague, but the Erosion Disease continued to ravage her. 

She was dying, little by little, and no treatment could save her. 

As a weak succubus, Marfa could do nothing to help her sister. 

She had searched everywhere for a cure but found nothing. 

In the demon realm, where power determined status, there was little a weak succubus could do.

As Eris’s body grew darker with each passing day, Marfa heard news of a competition hosted by the GM within the Labyrinth Tower. 

The prize? The second [Miracle Water], known as [New Miracle Water]. 

Unlike the first, this new miracle could heal a second debuff, offering hope to those the first miracle had failed to save.

If she could obtain the [New Miracle Water], she could cure Eris’s Erosion Disease!

Though weak, Marfa was determined to do whatever it took to save her sister, her only remaining family.

She entered the competition, armed with her succubus abilities, but was quickly eliminated in the first round. 

She wasn’t naturally powerful, and she had never been properly trained by anyone other than her mother. 

She had no chance.

After the competition, the [New Miracle Water] was added to the labyrinth shop at a price far beyond her reach. 

Marfa hadn’t earned enough coins during her time in the Labyrinth Tower to even dream of affording it.

“Is there really no way? Is there no way to save Eris?”

Despair settled in as she realized that even if a miracle came one day, it wouldn’t be in time for her sister. 

Eris had only a little time left. Marfa needed a miracle now.

Then, the community notification appeared before her.

***

Marfa’s chance had come in the form of the broadcasting system.

By watching the broadcasts, players could earn coins. 

Desperate to save Eris, Marfa began streaming herself, relying on her succubus charms to lure in viewers and make money. 

Though inexperienced with men, she quickly attracted attention. Her broadcasts grew rapidly in popularity.

Her methods were unconventional, but they worked. 

By pitting her viewers against each other in competition for her affections, she amassed a large amount of coins in a short period of time. 

It was more money than she had ever seen in her life.

[New Miracle Water] was expensive, but Marfa was confident that she could earn enough to buy it through her broadcasts. 

She continued to stream, day and night, even as it took a heavy toll on her mental and emotional strength. 

But she pushed through, knowing that Eris was suffering far more.

“I’ll save you, my dear sister. No matter what it takes.”

But then, without warning…

– “The broadcast has been suspended.”

Her account had been banned.

She had been so close to reaching her goal, but now, it had all come crashing down.

“No… No, this can’t be happening…”

Without her broadcasts, there was no way for her to earn coins. 

Even if only a little was left, the price of the [New Miracle Water] was still beyond her reach. 

Climbing the tower or entering a roguelike wasn’t an option with her limited power.

“What should I do now…?!”

In her desperation, a reckless idea took hold.

“That’s it! Betting!”

There was still a chance. 

The betting system introduced by the GM during the tournament was still active on the 6th floor, where smaller-scale tournaments were being held.

Though Marfa had always avoided gambling, the dire situation and her sister’s impending death had pushed her to the edge.

She wagered everything she had on the current undefeated champion.

And lost it all.

The champion, with a 100% win rate, fell the moment she placed her bet.

“That’s… impossible…”

All her coins were gone. 

The broadcast was shut down. 

There was no way to earn money. 

And [New Miracle Water] remained far out of reach. 

Eris had little time left, and Marfa had nothing left to offer.

“What will happen to my Eris now…?”

Her only option now was to make Eris’s final moments as comfortable as possible.

***

When Marfa’s despair reached its peak, the room began to hum with energy.

A miracle had arrived.

“Player Marfa. The Master wishes to see you.”

Before her stood a messenger of salvation.