As A Result of Trying To Live An Erotic Slow-Life, I Have Become The Underground Ruler of This Upside-Down Otherworld - Chapter 20: Power-up

Chapter 20: Power-up

“I see…”

   Shuri, the current leader of the mice, knelt before Towa and reported on the church’s investigation.

   Shuri was pleased to be in this familiar position again, but the report continued in a serious and orderly manner.

   “Successor-sama, if he had joined, he would have been starved to death underground.”

   “It’s proof that Master is a handsome man who even other men would be interested in… if you put it that way, it sounds better.”

   Shuri and Kazune, the sub-leader, sent the other members to investigate the church’s underground.

   It was quite a rigorous security system, with magic stones, but before the mice bred by Towa, it was almost like they were welcomed.

   However, the sight they saw underground greatly disturbed the mice’ spirits.

   “I would like to praise them all, if possible. No one made a move in front of the men.”

   The men, naked and chained in the dungeon, all mumbled the name of God, lifting their groins and taking a battle stance, even though there was no sexual stimulation.

   It was no wonder that one of the members was about to swallow their saliva and stumble forward.

   Shuri did not intend to make excuses for their current work, but they were still shadow people.

   Moreover, since most of the socially ugly women were gathered, they had no connection with men, and most of them used male brothels or flag houses, so they had no experience of healthy private relationships.

   “Of course, I will see you later directly. You did a good job, Shuri.”

   “Thank you.”

   Towa was well aware of this.

   In the past, she had spent a lot of money in brothels to fulfill the mice’ desires within her power, and she had paid them more than enough.

   “So, about that…”

   Shuri opened her mouth, seeming to find it difficult to say.

   Yes, it was about the payment for this time.

   Shuri herself felt greatly indebted to Towa, so she had no complaints even if it was unpaid work.

   However, the reason why the mice swore allegiance to Towa was also because they had no such worries.

   “I will give each of you one gold coin.”

   “…eh?”

   Shuri’s surprise was directed at something.

   First of all, it was too much money. For the content of this job, it was too much, and they had expected at most one silver coin.

   There were eight rat members, so eight gold coins. Towa could probably prepare that amount, but it was not an amount that could be easily given or spent.

   “Instead, I mean, I’m not doing this for the brothel play.”

   “…yes.”

   If one of the mice members needed money for male play, they would have needed at least three silver coins.

   Even after deducting that amount, it was still high.

   This was proof that this job was of high importance to Towa, or to Arius, but Shuri couldn’t quite understand it.

   “Well, that’s fine, Shuri.”

   “Yes.”

   Shuri, who couldn’t quite understand the intention, was told to leave it, so she did as she was told.

   She stopped thinking and turned back to Towa.

   “Master, how is he?”

   “Umm… How, you mean?”

   “Master,” referring to the successor, Arius.

   Stumbling on her words for a moment, Shuri feigned calmness and returned the question with a question.

   “Is he worthy of serving?”

*** 

   “Excuse me”

   As she bowed her head, Shuri recalled that scene.

   “…Kazune said, ‘What a handsome man!'”

“Fufu, I can easily picture her saying that—it’s just like her.”

   Shuri and Kazune watched the events unfold.

   No, they were forced to watch as Shuri and Kazune made the impossible possible, kidnapping Serika and delivering her to Arius for free, even though the pressure was on to make it happen.

   However, the kidnapping should have been carried out when Arius slammed a bag containing 20 gold coins.

   Now, looking back calmly, Shuri, of course, and most of the mice thought so.

   From the outside, no matter what the process, Arius had ultimately suffered unnecessary disadvantages.

   However, they were shocked, no, captivated, by Arius’ boldness.

   “Then, Shuri. What about you?”

   “…I’m envious of Serika-sama.”

   Yes, it wasn’t just Kazune who was captivated. Shuri was too.

   It was natural to jump at the chance for one gold coin, defying common sense and expectations.

   It was much simpler.

   At that time, Arius bought Serika and stole the hearts of the mice.

   Shuri acknowledged that this person was the new head of the family and their owner.

   “But…”

   In the midst of her heart’s obedience, Shuri’s reason and memory put a stop to it.

   After all, it was slave trading. It was the same as when Shuri was sold by her real parents.

   It was not a crime as defined.

   It was a common story for parents to sell their children due to financial hardship, and redemption was officially recognized.

   What was holding Shuri back was the fact that it was slave trading.

   If it had been a different situation, or if Kazune had sworn allegiance to the new master, Shuri was sure she would have done the same.

   “I understand.”

   “Eh…”

   Towa nodded firmly, as if she understood Shuri’s complex feelings.

   “This is not just for Shuri, but if you have time and financial leeway in the future, it would be good to have a meal with at Ronyan. I don’t tell you to serve Master. Directly, those who have been involved with Master, or Master himself, should decide on their own hearts.”

   “……… I understand.”

   There was certainly anxiety and fear.

   However, it was also true that Shuri felt an emotion similar to expectation.

   “……… All right, you can relax now.”

   “Thank you.”

   Meanwhile, as Towa and Shuri’s conversation ended elsewhere, Mia’s physical examination of Serika was also over.

   For Mia, this exchange was essential.

   To confirm whether Serika was truly harmless to Arius, whether there was anyone else’s shadow behind her, or whether there were any other problems.

   When it was said to be for Arius, Serika did not refuse in particular.

   Rather, if it was said to be necessary for Arius, she would agree to anything without a second thought.

   “I’m kinda envous.”

   “Eh? Of me?”

   “Who else is there? Oh, and you don’t have to use polite language. In fact, it’s clear that Serika is Arius-sama’s property, and rather, we should use polite language, I’m sorry.”

   “Uh, I understand that I don’t have to use polite language. But I also have feelings of respect for Mia-san and Towa-san… Can we ever actually talk more comfortably? I’m sorry for looking down on you from above because of my height.”

   If Serika’s relationship with Arius were to be shown in a document, she would be his adopted child.

   Socially, there was an understanding that she was a slave, but formally, she was Arius’ child or wife, and she was considered the closest to him of all the three girls.

   For Towa and Mia, no matter what relationship they claimed, there was always the word “self-proclaimed” attached, so they couldn’t shake off the feeling of envy, and if they saw Arius as their superior, Serika was also an entity that they had to respect.

   However, from Serika’s point of view, even though she had been subjected to a hellish sex demonstration, the two of them were existences that Arius relied on and would continue to support. She recognized them as opponents who should not be treated rudely.

   “……… I think I should be glad that Serika is such a person. Umm, please take care of me from now on too.”

   “Yeah. Take care of me too.”

   “And, since you can now talk to Mia and the others without stumbling, practice a lot with us and become able to talk properly with Arius-san sooner.”

   “Thank you. I’ll try my best!”

   The two of them bowed to each other.

   Arius would dislike them fighting over jealousy of their relationship, and the two of them were also convinced of this at a level close to certainty.

   If getting along with each other would lead to Arius’ comfort, then that’s what they would do. Putting aside their grievances for now, they thought they should actively deepen their exchanges.

   If they could build a good relationship on top of that, there would be nothing to say.

   “Well, let me tell you the results again, is that alright?”

   “Ah, yes. Please.”

   Mia raised one finger and spoke, facing Serika, who straightened up.

   “First, about Serika’s magic power. You can’t create magic… like creating fire or wind. You can release your magic power itself and nullify magic or magic mediated through magic stones, but that’s all.”

   “Yeah, I’ve tried that many times before.”

   “I’ve seen it with my own eyes, and yes, that’s right. So, Serika, what about your charm? It’s not a charm, right? Your body has been transformed by magic?”

   “Eh…? What does that mean?”

   Serika tilted her head, and as her chest swayed slightly, Mia’s forehead was covered in blue veins, but she controlled her feelings.

   “Serika’s charm is like a pheromone that only tempts Arius-san. It’s not magic or a characteristic.”

   “A pheromone that only tempts Arius-sama?”

   “Yeah, including that. You know that incubuses are dream demons that change their bodies into the ideal of their opponents in their dreams and eat their semen, right? Among the succubi, Serika, who has strong incubus blood, seems to have a characteristic where she gradually changes her body into the ideal body of the man she has a relationship with.”

   As Serika slowly digested Mia’s words, she clapped her hands to show her understanding.

   It was like scales falling from her eyes.

   Indeed, until the day Serika raped Arius, she had a physique similar to Towa’s.

   Because she had Arius’ semen in her body, her body had changed and grown into Arius’ ideal, and that was why she had this body.

   “It seems like you understand. The charm that you thought didn’t work on anyone had become a special charm that only worked on Arius-sama. In a way, your body, including everything, is only for Arius-sama.”

   The fact that the base was a succubus also accelerated the transformation due to incubus blood.

   It was the succubus’ instinct and obsession to try to enslave men, and apart from Serika’s awareness, the wish to enslave Arius and not let him go was making the incubus’ power even stronger.

   “……… Hehehe.”

   “I want to punch that smile.”

   “S-Sorry!?”

   Serika apologized to Mia, who showed a sulky face, but she felt saved.

   There had not been a day when she did not curse the fact that her body was deviating from general preferences, but now she understood that it was all for Arius’ pleasure.

   In other words, it was a trial to become Arius’ exclusive woman.

   Since coming here and reuniting with Arius, good things had been happening one after another.

   She wondered if it was a convenient dream or something shown by incubus blood, she was so happy.

   At the same time, she strongly believed that Towa and Mia were indispensable to her current happiness.

   Not only had she solved the mysteries of her body and magic power, but the two of them were also supporting Arius in places he couldn’t reach.

   Therefore, Serika was able to control her desire to monopolize Arius.

   She could not exclude the existence of those necessary for Arius, who was equal to God.

   “I understand your feelings, so I’ll hold back my anger. But…”

   “I’m sorry for being late.”

   “Towa-san.”

   “— Yes. It was just in time, the explanation about Serika’s body was just finished. Now it’s about Arius-sama.”

   Towa, who was urged to sit by Towa, sat down with a sense of relief that she had made it in time.

   However, the tension in the room rose as Mia took a deep breath and slowly exhaled.

   “Have you ever heard of ‘super recovery’?”

   “I think… it’s a characteristic of the human species.”

   “It’s a word you hear in training, right? If you push your muscles to the limit and then rest properly, it’s effective for muscle development.”

   Mia nodded quietly.

   Towa, who had already guessed the story because of the preamble about Arius, spoke first.

   “So, Master has been sleeping for two whole days, which means he’s in super recovery mode, right?”

   “Yeah. I think he’s regaining the energy he lost after the sex with Serika.”

   “U… I’m sorry.”

   “You don’t have to apologize. Rather, I’m grateful that we, Mia and the others, can’t satisfy Arius-sama to that extent.”

   “That’s right, Serika. Thank you, even as a side dish.”

   Serika wondered if Towa’s words were a joke, but in any case, she was relieved to be forgiven.

   “Now, the main point. We have confirmed an increase in Arius-sama’s total magic power. Probably, his human species characteristic is manifesting itself right now.”

   “Huh? Super recovery… does it also affect magic power?”

   “No. Magic power has a maximum capacity at birth. For me too, the quality of magic power can change, but the total amount never changes… oh.”

   Serika stopped talking as she remembered something.

   Mia nodded at Serika.

   “Arius-sama’s virility is created by magic power. In other words, the higher the magic power, the higher the virility, and the higher the virility is proof that his magic power has increased.”

   “I’ve never heard such a story…”

   “I thought it was because of the orc blood flowing in the human species that his virility was strong. But it’s different, isn’t it? He was able to reproduce the virility of the orcs with magic power.”

   Mia nodded, crossing her arms.

   Arius had orc blood in him.

   It didn’t affect his appearance, but it strongly affected his sexual abilities.

   The fact that the body fluids had an aphrodisiac-like power was one thing, but above all, he was strong in sex.

   Even with a partner who was far from his preferences, he would get an erection regardless of his own will, because the orc blood and magic power were working unconsciously to conquer the female.

   “It’s also related to the transformation of Serika’s body. Do you understand what it means that Arius-sama’s total magic power has increased?”

   “Even that wonderful, magnificent penis-sama…” 

   “It will get stronger…?”

   Mia answered with a correct and bitter smile.

   Such a perverted monster’s virility had been exhausted by the sex with Serika this time, and the human species’ characteristic of super recovery was working, polishing and improving it.

   “The value I checked when we first met was 5. When I measured it just now, it was 11… Considering the time effect, I think it will probably rise to around 15. Simply put, the pleasure will be tripled… Towa, don’t try to masturbate.”

   “Au…”

   “It’s a good thing, but… oh, I see. My body is suitable for Arius-sama when his magic power is 5, so it will take time to be able to withstand 15.”

   Mia continued, saying that it was correct again.

   The pleasure index that Arius could obtain would probably not change, but Serika’s limit would come before Arius was satisfied.

   “We still don’t know what effect the increase in magic power will have on Arius-sama. But it is certainly a serious problem that we, Mia and the others, cannot satisfy Arius-sama.”

   Mia’s feelings were complex.

   Sex with Arius was the ultimate pleasure. Not only was she able to serve and make him feel good, but she had also been taught that her own pleasure was necessary for Arius to feel good, so Mia would probably show her pitiful and moaning face even when serving.

   Serika was also the same, and the possibility that she, as a tool that should be used and accepted to the end, might break, had emerged.

   It was something that could not be overlooked, and she had no thoughts of pride as a succubus, but she could not accept the fact that she could not satisfy Arius.

   “Then, let’s do this.”

   “What?”

   “Do you have any good ideas?”

   Towa said brightly, as if she had an idea.

   She probably had a way that would not make anyone unhappy.

   “If we are not enough, we should increase our numbers.”