When the Freezing Succubus finished eating the water magic stone with a “munch munch,” it was time for special attributes. First, the dark attribute. Yes, it looks like a Snake Succubus…
“Now then, Poison Succubus, we will begin the interview.”
“THANK YOU FOR DOING THIS FOR SOMEONE LIKE ME.”
She can even respond like that. It’s not like she’s oppressed just because she has a dark attribute.
“Your recent performance has been remarkable. You’re doing a great job.”
“IT’S BECAUSE I FINALLY MADE GOOD COMPANIONS.”
Is she talking about the Shadow Succubus? The dark attribute and the shadow attribute, or perhaps the gas attribute… well, they’re all similar. They seem to have high affinity. When eight of them appear, they often fight together.
“Is there anything you’ve noticed while fighting?”
“POISON ATTACKS WEAKEN THE ENEMY, BUT I DEFEAT THEM BEFORE THAT.”
Yes, against normal enemies, poison would gradually reduce their health or slow their movements. However, with our current fighting strength, we don’t really engage in such prolonged battles. The only exception might be against exceptionally strong Demon Lords, but even then, injecting poison…
“Lastly, is there anything you wish for?”
“I WANT TO COMPLETELY DEFEAT THE HUMAN FOES WITH POISON.”
Does she have such intellectual curiosity? I wonder if I could borrow some death row inmates to let her try it on. Seeing her do it might actually… excite me a bit.
“Now then, for your meal.”
“I WILL EAT DELICIOUSLY, WITH THE UTMOST RESPECT.”
She eats the dark magic stone with a “munch munch.” Even with her tongue involved… I wonder if it has a taste. I tried licking a magic stone once, and it felt a bit unhealthy.
“Next is the Goddess Succubus.”
“Yes, I hope for a good interview again this time.”
…Thinking about that just now, what’s the difference between an interview and a meeting? Hmm, an interview is for employment, and a meeting is for post-employment discussions? (Well, either way is fine. There’s no point in being overly strict about minor details.)
“Your recent healing magic, especially the kind that can cure even difficult diseases, is amazing.”
“Yes, I believe that with increased proficiency and level, I may even be able to perform limb regeneration and resurrection.”
That’s incredible. The possibility of resurrection magic was noted in Helen’s monster appraisal before, but limb regeneration… would arms or legs sprout from severed ends? (Buying damaged slaves cheaply, healing them, and then creating a trading company with them… that sounds incredibly profitable.) I wouldn’t do it though!
“You truly seem like a succubus who can act as an Elixir in battle.”
“Normally, it’s difficult to judge when to heal after significant health loss, which requires experience. However, with our current fighting strength, we have an excess of magic power, so I always strive to keep my health at maximum.”
Yes, it’s convenient, or rather, perfect. If Helen were to be auctioned off just for being able to summon such a succubus, the starting bid would be far more than 500 platinum coins! (Who was that brat who tried to buy her for 48?!)
“While I can also perform Freezing Succubus and Silver Succubus abilities, as the sole healer of our succubus squad, you are greatly relied upon.”
“I am very happy to hear those words. Even though I am a created being, my heart feels overjoyed, to the point of tears.”
It’s more like a manufactured being than a summoned one. I wonder if she grapples with the question of “what am I?”
“Lastly, is there anything you wish for?”
“If I may be so bold, I would like to experiment with occupying Derus-sama and constantly applying healing magic to see how many hours, or perhaps days, it could continue.” “Ah, yes, we’ll consider that after we’ve defeated the Seven Great Demon Lords!” Did I just make an incredible promise to avoid him finishing his sentence?!
“That is what she says, Goddess Succubus.”
“Understood. I will look forward to that day and do my best not to die.”
“Then, for your meal.”
The Goddess Succubus eats the light magic stone with a “munch munch.” Being constantly healed while eating… I feel like her spirit might break after ten-odd days. That’s concerning.
“Thank you for the meal. It was very delicious.”
“Then, next is the Eldorado Succubus.” “Yes.”
The sparkly succubus. The Gorgeous Succubus I tamed before was flashy and adorned, but this one’s skin itself is golden, and she’s covered in gold dust. In short, she’s quite dazzling to the eyes. (Though she doesn’t glow in the middle of the night.)
“I am grateful for your recent performance in enchanting my sword with enhancement magic.”
“IF IT IS SOMETHING I CAN DO, PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO ASK.”
I’m curious to see what happens when she levels up too. Unlike the Ent-Succubus, who uses her large body as a tank to protect the entire party, she’s more of a decoy type, drawing enemy attacks on the front lines where they deal no damage. (Truly, my succubi are so diverse, with various uses.)
However, with ordinary, living human party members being so exceptionally capable, there aren’t many opportunities to utilize each succubus’s unique traits in battle. Partly because there’s too much they can do and I can’t fully utilize them, and partly because enemies are defeated before I can use them.
“Your toughness is not only for defense but also for offense, capable of piercing through sturdy enemies.”
“I WILL TRAIN MYSELF TO BECOME A SHARP SWORD MYSELF.”
Like the Silver Succubus’s transformation, it would be interesting if she could transform into a giant “golden sword,” but given her body size, even Nina or the Ent-Succubus would have trouble. (I won’t say it’s impossible.)
“Lastly, do you have any requests?”
“YES. WHILE MY BODY IS HARD DURING BATTLES, I WISH IT COULD BECOME SOFT WHEN WITH DERUS-SAMA.” “I KNOW!!”
On the contrary, it would be problematic if she suddenly became rigid in the middle of it.
“Then, for your meal.”
“I WILL ACCEPT IT WITH GRATITUDE.”
She eats the gold magic stone with a “munch munch.” For an ordinary adventurer, this would be a wasteful expenditure. Should I replenish them soon? I should consult with Clarice, the brain of our party, about the number of stones.
“Now for the last one, the Shadow Succubus.” “Yes.”
She’s the newest member. By becoming a jelly-like body instead of a gaseous one, she can be touched. I’m afraid she might tear if I poke her too much. Unlike slime-type monsters, she has a firm consistency.
“Thanks to you, we’ve acquired a large amount of gas magic stones. I’m happy about that.”
“MEALS. SECURED. IMPORTANT.”
For the Shadow Succubus, it seems to be a matter of securing her own meal.
“There are still many mysteries surrounding her biology, so I may have to conduct various experiments.”
“PLEASE, AS YOU WISH.”
For example, turning into a gaseous state and merging with other Shadows! …No, instead of merging, I can imagine her physically consuming them.
“Lastly, do you have any requests?”
“I WANT TO BECOME A HIGHER RANK SOON.”
Ah, right. She’s the only one who hasn’t evolved into a higher species yet. I wonder if that will be possible as she levels up. What would be her new name if the Shadow Succubus evolved into a higher species? (Shadow’s higher form… Darkness? Or Deep Shadow?)
“Understood. Then, for your meal.” “Yes.”
Helen takes out even more precious gas magic stones than gold magic stones from the item bag, scooping them out by hand. The Shadow Succubus accepts them and consumes them as if inhaling. (That’s all of them.)
“Well then, finally, we will hold a general resolution.”
“Eh? Is there something else?” “As the future policy for everyone, we will require each succubus to level up. Those who agree, please raise your hand.”
Everyone raised their hands. They have beautiful armpits, but do succubi not grow armpit hair? (What am I even looking at?!)
“So, Master, is that agreeable?”
“Ah, yes, understood. I will convey your intentions to Nina, the leader.”
“Then, everyone, let’s have some applause.”
The interview venue fills with claps. The Shadow Succubus’s hands clap properly too.
“Next resolution: For those who wish to participate in the act of loving Derus-sama in bed from now on, please raise your hand.”
Whoa! Faster than before, everyone’s hands shot up instantly!
“So, Master, is that agreeable?”
“W-when exactly?” “Yes, until dinner.” About three hours.
“Then, it passes unanimously.” “U-unanimous?!”
“This concludes the twenty-first regular meeting.”
After everyone bowed neatly, I was lifted by the Ent-Succubus!
“H-Helen-san!”
“I will be checking the newly purchased underwear, so I will leave you to the succubi until dinner. Goddess Succubus, I appoint you as the leader of the succubus squad for this time.”
“Understood, Master. Leave it to me.”
And so, under Helen’s direction, I was taken by the succubi to the bedroom… Uwah, this is totally being treated as prey! (Ugh, during all this, I’ll just end up naming them myself.)
