episode_0048

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Just like the last time, returning to Turkan itself wasn’t that difficult. Especially this time because I was able to use mana comfortably. Since I had been cutting down ogres since level 10, it was easy to fight off minor mobs even at level 1 as long as I could use mana.

Thanks to this, I had time to think about many things while coming. What to do after arriving in the city, the leveling route, and most importantly, whether to do it or not.

In the previous episode, TS barely even considered the possibility of not lifting the curse. If you use mana, you will not only be sexually disturbed, but the enemy succubus can also control you. There is no reason to leave something like this alone.

However, that was a judgment based on knowledge of the game in all-ages mode, that ‘of course it would be possible to do it in a village.’

In reality, it is impossible to do it properly in Turkan. Because the power of the church was weak, there were no priests skilled in purification, and the alchemists were completely dominated by Schweitzer. Even if you think about controlling the curse, even if you get a separate alchemist, the moment he gets a bad feeling, he is guaranteed to become a sex slave.

So why not lift the curse? This too cannot be reassured. As in the previous episode, as the tentacles grow, they eventually break through the protection of purity and remodel the body. If you take one step further, you will end up as a happy mating doll conceiving a tentacle child.

Which side should you choose in this situation? The road back to Turkan was full of such agony.

First of all, the initial task for both sides was the same. When I arrived in the city, I immediately told the receptionist about what had happened in the dungeon. Of course, excluding the part where I messed up.

“I’m sorry, but if this continues, TS will be temporarily demoted to block rank. According to TS’s statement, it seems like he gave up halfway even though there was no force majeure problem.”

The receptionist looked apologetic, but clearly explained the guild’s rules. Up to this point, things have progressed almost identically to the previous episode, so the question is what to do from here on out.

In fact, there is no problem even if you fall to the block rank here. I have a lot of money anyway. Now that the dark side called Succubus has been discovered, I can attack the dungeon at will, regardless of whether I have permission from the guild or not.

Still, it would be better to use what is available. I calmly opened my mouth, remembering the setting I had in mind on the way there.

“That part. Can I get a little more time? If possible, about a week.”

“It’s difficult. Only then will it look like they are trying to monopolize requests that cannot be resolved. If you plan to continue the request, you must leave at least two days later.”

“Please! I came to this city to find and destroy those demons. I can’t see it falling into someone else’s hands here… !”

The reason the Succubus Dungeon request was assigned to me, a woman, was because I had been looking for mutant monsters for a while. It would not be difficult to guess that there was some kind of situation even for the guild. Plus, it’s not a complete lie.

He must have noticed that he was planning to charge at will if the situation arises. The receptionist was embarrassed for a moment and left, saying she would talk to the guild leader.

After TS fell to block rank in the last episode. I remember that many adventurers went to that dungeon for pleasure. So what happened to the levels siphoned from those adventurers? No, why was that dungeon sucking up the level in the first place?

When you look at that dragon that suddenly appears at the end, you can predict it to some extent. Perhaps those levels were all used to evolve Drake.

In fact, there were almost no casualties from the defeated adventurers, including me, in that dungeon. Instead of killing and eating the game, they keep it alive and provide food continuously. Isn’t this exactly the method a succubus would like?

This can also explain the evolution of speed, which cannot occur in games.

It is not difficult to deal with it if you know the structure. Part of that is continuing to make dungeon requests my own. Any decent adventurer would not go to the extent of ignoring the authority of the guild.

It may be impossible to continue to stop rumors, but I have no intention of dragging this out for a long time anyway. One week. You must clear that dungeon within a week and find clues to the level and boss.

“First of all, the guild leader gave permission. Departure date is 6 days later. It is supposed to be entrusted to another party externally, so please keep it a secret.”

“Thank you! I will definitely protect it!”

“However, please avoid this method as much as possible. Until now, Mr. TS has done a lot of work, and we have also received a lot of help, but it has not affected the order of the guild──”

Even though it was quite an unreasonable effort, the response was surprisingly lukewarm. Please refrain from doing so as much as possible. Isn’t that the same as saying that you will look at it a few more times in the future?

Surprisingly, if the block rank issue in the last episode was done well… , no, that won’t work. That’s because Schweitzer’s influence was involved.

Anyway, I had achieved my goal to a large extent, so after listening to the receptionist’s brief nagging, I left the counseling room satisfied.

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To lift the curse or not to lift it? My concerns while coming to Turkan ultimately leaned towards the latter.

The biggest reason is that the succubus, presumed to be the dungeon boss, was much weaker than expected. According to the setting, the power of the demons becomes weaker as they move to the western part of the continent, but even taking that into account, it is okay. He was probably the type to block his fighting power through cowardly means, especially dirty things, rather than fighting back and forth from the beginning.

Judging by my memories from the previous episode, I thought that even if I reached level 10, I would be overwhelmed in frontal combat. At that level, you can easily achieve it before the tentacles grow.

However, this is only if you encounter it in a healthy state.

Didn’t I hit level 31 during my first challenge and then fall into a dirty trap and lose helplessly? There are even traps that you cannot help but fall into even if you know them.

So taking on the challenge alone is suicidal. If you do it, it should be with a colleague. A colleague who has the skills to fight along the way and the resistance to withstand weak attacks, and who will not hesitate to go through a dirty trap if I ask him to.

… Of course, I don’t have anything like that. Why on earth do we have to test our interpersonal skills even in the gaming world?

“What are you? Didn’t you go out on a request? What are you procrastinating here?”

“… Don’t talk to me. Trash pervert. Stick your nose in the sink and die.”

“You’re even more foul-mouthed today. Did something bad happen?”

As I was contemplating looking at people I knew in the guild lobby, that guy Schweitzer started arguing. Come to think of it, did we meet here last time too?

Recently, the guy who was so depressed suddenly started laughing heartily. At the time, I thought I had eaten something wrong, but now I know why. Realizing that something had been done to me by the succubus, I set up a siege.

“Those clothes. It’s quite different from the clothes I usually wear.”

“… … .”

“Why don’t you say something? Or what, is there a reason you can’t answer?”

As long as you know, you won’t get caught in this bastard’s evil plans. Aside from that, Schweitzer is so excited and nudging me that it’s annoying.

Of course, this is just an attitude of thoroughly dividing friends and enemies due to the past of growing up discriminated against as an illegitimate child. Once you think of it as your own, it’s surprisingly okay—no, what is this information? No need!

Is it because all my memories since the middle of the previous episode are filled with this guy? Facts I don’t want to know keep popping up in my head. It’s especially creepy because most people have favorable views.

Why on earth is this guy… . Ah, this looks somewhat useful though.

“I don’t know what the plan is again. When you have time to worry about me, take care of your subordinates well.”

“Subordinate? What kind of nonsense is that? If you’re talking back, it’s more proper──”

“I guess you are letting down your guard because you are from the original family. It would be better to investigate further. Just because the seed is the same doesn’t mean the tree grows the same, right?”

They’re saying this and that, but I don’t even know what they’re talking about. I remember saving the guy from being attacked by a big guy named Buck, and he was just repeating what he muttered at that time.

Still, was there anything the parties could understand? Schweitzer said, ‘No, no way’ or ‘How could you do that…’ .’ I mumbled the same obvious things, then got thoughtful and went outside.

… With this, it’s okay even if I’m not around, Rani. I would like you to stop mixing personal interests or favors in between the information. Because it’s scary because it’s like a ghost.

“Rather than that, I need to find someone to go with quickly.”

I got rid of the annoying guy, but that doesn’t mean the coworker problem was solved. I continued to sit inside the guild, checking and eliminating everyone coming and going.

Actually, the answer was already there. If I were a woman, I would probably refuse when I had to deal with tentacles, and if I was a man, I would definitely try to do something strange to me.

So, if I tell you to, you can jump into the erotic trap without hesitation, you don’t have the guts to try to fool me, and as a bonus, you even have some fighting skills…

“Ah, TS! You’re back. Are you here to report?”

──Well, this guy is probably the only one.

Like a puppy greeting its owner, Ranian ran up to me as soon as he saw me. The tail is also gently swaying, making this impression even stronger. Even though it is a cat and a beastman.

“No, I came to see you.”

“Yes!? Ah, ah, four. Me, me… ?”

When I spoke honestly, Ranian’s face turned red and he looked shy and didn’t know what to do. Normally, I would have been disgusted by the boy’s reaction, but now my conscience is prickling a little.

Ranian’s resistance is only average. So, it was clear that if I fell into that dungeon’s trap, I would have a more humiliating or painful experience than what I experienced.

This was also the reason why I hesitated to ask for it even though it was in fact the only option. Ranian has a favor for me, but I cannot return it. In this situation, if you ask him a difficult favor, you will feel like you are taking advantage of his favor.

… I’m really sorry! But really, I have no one else to rely on but you!

“Are you free next weekend? I want to go to the dungeon together.”

“Ah, ah. Yes, of course. I’ll tell Spitz and Paul too.”

I thought it was that way. Ranian’s inner thoughts, who seemed both regretful and relieved, were clearly visible.

Do it now. Aiming for a moment when Ranian was relaxed, I gently brought my body closer to Ranian, as if leaning on him.

“No, let’s go alone, just the two of us.”

“Is that so, just the two of us… ., Yes!?”

“No?”

Plus, if you look up with slightly anxious eyes, it’s over. Ranian turned completely bright red and slowly shook his head with a blank expression.

This also applies to Spitz… , no, it doesn’t matter. Seeing what he did in the last episode, he felt a little dark inside. I think they will get it back on their own.

I think it was the fault of the one who took it away in the first place.

“Okay, okay. Absolutely.”

“Really? thank god. It takes a day to get there, so prepare in advance. I’ll tell you what kind of dungeon it is later.”

“ㄴ, yes… .”

Nod nod. I smiled at Ranian, who was nodding frantically, and left the guild.

Now there is only single-minded leveling.

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