I Became an Incubus, So I'll Dive into Dreams and Give Life Advice However I Want! - Chapter 02: Dream Crossing

Chapter 02: Dream Crossing

More than a decade has passed since my reincarnation.

Compared to when I was a baby, I can now move my body satisfactorily. I can freely move around the house by myself and have grown big enough that I can even go outside as long as I keep the promise not to go too far.

“It’s strange,” I murmured to myself, reflecting on my life so far. “I’ve grown used to so many things.”

While my arrival in this world was sudden, it wasn’t entirely wrong to consider it a reincarnation of sorts. At first, I was bewildered by my non-human form, but that feeling faded within a few years.

“I’ve been living with this tail for quite some time now,” I thought proudly. It moved in perfect sync with my will, just like my horns – symbols of my demon nature.

“Another world… that’s what it is.”

As I’ve spent several years in this world, I’ve grown accustomed to my non-human identity and gained knowledge of its ways. 

Humans and non-humans like myself coexist here, but there’s an undeniable conflict between demons and humans. We don’t live in a harmonious symbiotic community.

I sensed this discord from the moment of my reincarnation and, as expected, there are ongoing violent conflicts in this world. And now, the situation has become even more critical.

I was born as an incubus, but in this world, there are no confirmed male incubi, and we are all classified as succubi, a species known to both demons and humans.

In my world, I would be recognized as an “incubus,” but since there are no male succubi in this world, the term “incubus” does not exist.

To put it bluntly, I am a heretic among heretics, an existence that should not have been born. I was quite anxious about this at first. However, the succubi, my fellow species, are all very kind.

Even though they show no flaws as demons under their kindness, succubi still seduce men and suck their life force, and that excites me.

“Hmm?” 

I was lost in thought when I suddenly caught sight of my reflection in the mirror. As an incubus in this world, my appearance was quite striking. I couldn’t help but think that I had a look that could seduce any woman.

With jet-black hair, majestic horns, wings, and a tail, my body was slim but muscular. Moreover, my facial features were quite handsome, giving off a genuine incubus vibe.

“Well, I’m not sure if it’ll be useful or not,” I thought to myself as I self-praised in the mirror. Suddenly, a loud noise from the door caught my attention, and a young, beautiful girl appeared.

“Oh, good morning, Lyre.”

“Good morning, Aria.”

My name in this world is Lyre, and I quite like it. Aria is my childhood friend, a genuine succubus, and we’ve been hanging out since we were kids.

Although she’s only in middle school, Aria’s appearance is truly amazing, with her blonde hair and heart-shaped tail tips. But what stands out the most is her exceptional figure as a succubus. Even by this world’s standard, she’s a super beautiful girl.

“What’s up?”

“I was bored. I already talked to Lilith-sama about it.”

“Hmm?”

I couldn’t help but chuckle. It made sense – when Aria comes to my room, it’s usually because she’s bored.

“You know, Aria, we’ve become pretty good friends, haven’t we?”

“Mufufu♪ I understand you better than anyone, Lyre. Of course.”

“I’m grateful for that.”

I gently pat Aria’s head as she happily clings to me. She’s shorter than me, so it’s easy for me to stroke her head, and the soft and squishy feeling against my stomach is truly irresistible.

However, being of the same species, I’ve started to see Aria less and less in a sexual way. A few years ago, I would have definitely looked at her with lustful eyes, given her petite frame and unexpected curves… but it seems like I’ve grown up.

(Well, to begin with, my mom and the other succubi I know are too erotic. If an adult succubus attacks a human man, he won’t stand a chance.)

It’s not that I’m tired of Aria, it’s just that there’s someone else nearby who’s even more alluring, without a doubt. Plus, she’s strong and really cool.

My moms and the other succubi I know are all incredibly strong – that’s important too. In this world, succubi don’t just rely on their seduction abilities, they also possess a lot of power and status. When I was once attacked by a monster, my mom got so angry that she destroyed part of the forest.

“Hey, what are your plans for today?”

“I was thinking of taking a nap.”

“Again?”

“What’s wrong with that? Sleeping well is essential for growth.”

“I see. Then I’ll join you. That way, you’ll meet even better women—”

“No, Aria, you are more than enough for me. I don’t need anyone else.”

“…♪♪”

Aria smiled at my words, and I was glad that I didn’t hurt her feelings. All succubi are desirable, but I didn’t want to make Aria feel inferior by comparing her to others.

We sat down on the sofa together, our shoulders touching, and closed our eyes. Soon, we drifted off to sleep.

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Here we go! Just a little while ago, I was sleeping with my childhood friend, Aria, who happens to be a succubus. Lately, I’ve been hooked on entering people’s dreams. As succubi are often called dream demons in my world, it’s quite easy for us to enter other people’s dreams.

However, normally, you need to select a target and get close to them to enter their dreams. But, as a male succubus, I can enter anyone’s dreams no matter where I am.

“Hehe, this guy is quite interesting!” 

Dreams are the ultimate private space, but as an incubus, I don’t feel guilty about peeping into them without permission. After all, I’m no longer human but an incubus. Of course, I don’t want to see anything cruel, but my reluctance towards such things has long since disappeared.

“…Well, that’s true. If you’re among a clan of succubi who have thrown away common sense, it’s no wonder you’d end up like this.” I mused to myself.

But, it’s not just a matter of common sense. Erotic elements are everywhere among succubi. As a male among them, it’s almost inevitable that I’d end up like this.

“Now then, it’s daytime, so there doesn’t seem to be any particularly interesting dreams…hmm?”

Just as I was about to give up, I stumbled upon a dream with a promising scent. It’s not like I could suck up energy as an incubus, or anything like that. It just smelled interesting in a simple sense. I approached the dream quietly and peered into it.

“I’ll definitely kill them! I’ll make them regret leaving me behind in the dungeon!! With the power of the darkness awakened within me, I’ll make them regret it even if I have to flay them alive! I’ll definitely kill them!!” 

The dream was filled with nothing but hatred and the screams of a man consumed by it. Despite the disturbing nature of the dream, it piqued my interest and excitement.

“Ah, the classic despairing protagonist. How cliché,” I chuckled to myself.

Despite the predictability of some dreams, I found enjoyment in peeping into them. It became a hobby for me to observe people who resembled protagonists from the novels of the original world. It allowed me to feel a connection to the world beyond this one. 

(Let’s check it out then!!)

In a dream, I can do anything, even talking to people is a piece of cake. I’ve done this kind of thing several times before and have even given advice on life matters. 

My mother has no knowledge of this, but I enjoy listening to humans as an incubus and using my knowledge of past lives and fictional works to help them with their troubles. It’s a lot of fun… and it’s definitely not a feeling of pleasure, but rather a genuine desire to assist others.

“Okay, I guess the monologue is over?” 

So without further ado, let’s go say hello to him! 

Thinking, I delved deeper into the dream.