I Became an Incubus, So I'll Dive into Dreams and Give Life Advice However I Want! - Chapter 19: Dangerous

Chapter 19: Dangerous

“… Ahh, it feels so liberating.”

As part of my training to control my magic, I had transferred my consciousness to the capital city of Ragnadia. However, it was so comfortable that I began to feel as if nothing had changed from my usual routine.

“… But man, this is a brothel. It feels kind of refreshing.”

Unlike before, I didn’t experience any dizziness, and my body was in perfect condition. However, my range of movement was limited. 

Since Roa-san, the owner of the brothel, rarely left this building, I was naturally confined to this area.

Still, I had no particular reason to go anywhere, and just by staying here, I could gradually grasp the flow of magic power.

“T-this is… the House of Butterflies.”

“It’s said to be the best brothel in the kingdom… no, on this continent.”

“…gulp.”

Beside me, three men of different types stood at the entrance, looking unable to comprehend the situation. There was a plump man, a skinny man, and an excessively thin man… They seemed like the first group of unfortunate characters one would encounter in a fantasy story.

“Aren’t you going in?”

Rather than unexpectedly, I couldn’t help but interject at their unclear hesitation. In my previous life, I would have agreed with their feelings, but now, due to my succubus senses, I had come to think that it would be better to jump right in rather than hesitating.

However, well, even if I said something like that, it wouldn’t reach them anyway.

“Hmm?”

However, as Roa-san had mentioned, this brothel was special in a way. Not only did it employ succubi, but it also hired women who, for various reasons, couldn’t survive in the outside world, offering them absolute safety and a livelihood. Along with such care, the women extended their hands— they were able to interact with people.

“Are you troubled, sir?”

A woman appeared before the three men.

She was not a succubus but a regular human working at this brothel. Two more women appeared behind her, all three boasting exceptional beauty and stunning figures.

“I understand your hesitation about entering the brothel. However, beyond this point, we will provide you with the utmost hospitality and an unforgettable time.”

“Please entrust yourself to us.”

“Give us your time. We will not waste it, I assure you.”

The women enveloped the men with their arms, as if coaxing them, and led them into the establishment. Ah, I see. These are the seduction techniques of these enchanting women.

By the way, Roa-san and the other succubi live primarily as humans, so the employees are unaware that they are succubi.

“Young master, are you here?”

While observing the scene at the entrance, Roa-san called out to me. As she was the only one who could recognize me, she glanced around nervously and led me to a corner.

“You appear normal to me, so I tend to let my guard down.”

“I’m sorry. I feel like I’m causing you a lot of trouble…”

“That is not the case. As a succubus, it is a great honor to be in service to Lilith-sama’s son.”

I chuckled at that response.

While the employees here indeed trust Roa-san, it wouldn’t be reassuring for them to see her muttering to herself in a corner all the time. We can discuss it later, so Roa-san returned to her work.

It seems that, despite being a consciousness, she feels responsible for taking care of me, and she needs to check on me regularly to feel at ease.

“Well… I feel a bit guilty about that.”

As a consciousness, I don’t face any immediate threats. I can even return to my original body at any moment… No, it’s precisely because I’m being too optimistic that I might invite danger.

“I should be careful… Alright.”

There are people who would be saddened if something were to happen to me. I need to keep that in mind.

“But… I’m bored.”

The flow of magic power emanating from my physical body left in the succubus village is like a faucet with a simple explanation, imagining water flowing smoothly from it. The image is simple, but it’s surprisingly tricky to control, as it can suddenly gush or abruptly stop.

“Moreover… I was surprised by Roa-san.”

Roa-san agreed to take care of me because my mother asked her and she kindly accepted. But beyond that, she was the perfect fit for the role. 

The main reason was her abundant magical power, which apparently ranked second only to my mother’s among the succubi. Just that fact alone speaks volumes about her strength.

“Huh?”

As I continued to wander near the entrance, contemplating magic power, I noticed a slightly younger boy. He looked to be around 14 years old, like a junior high school student in human terms. 

The boy blushed as he gazed at the building. I couldn’t help but think that he must have experienced various awakenings at such a young age, but considering this is another world, I suppose it’s unavoidable.

“Oh, welcome!♪”

“Big sister!”

A woman approached the boy.

She was also an employee here, and as for her, she was a succubus. The boy clung to her ample bosom, and she lifted him up while patting his head affectionately.

“You came today too?”

“Yeah, I wanted to see my big sister.”

“Oh my, well then, shall we go?”

..A shota, huh? A succubus who likes shotas, perhaps?

I don’t know what the two of them will do once they disappear into a room, but since it’s a brothel, there’s probably only one thing to do. While thinking that such things exist, I once again admired the streets of the royal capital.

“…It’s nice, isn’t it?”

The lively and bright atmosphere of the royal capital is something that the succubus village lacks.

The longer nights in the village, which is inhabited by non-humans, are more soothing to me. But I can see how comfortable it would be to live in such a prosperous place, especially for humans.

“…Or maybe it’s not so different after all?”

Just as there are bright places, there are also dark places. 

Alongside the lively atmosphere, there seems to be an underlying sense of gloominess… There’s probably something going on, but honestly, it doesn’t bother me that much.

After a few hours, during which Roa-san came to check on me a few times, I was grateful for her presence. That’s when it happened.

“…Who’s there?”

Suddenly, someone wearing a white robe with a hood crossed in front of me.

Judging from the physique, it’s probably a girl, but for some reason, she’s been wandering back and forth in front of this brothel. 

As I watched her, I couldn’t help but feel like I knew her. It was as if we had met before, even had conversations… Her face—Exis’ face—came to my mind.

“No way…”

Are you Exis? I was about to say those words when the girl lifted her head. Although her face was concealed by the hood, I immediately recognized her true identity—she was undoubtedly Exis.

Exis, the saint of the kingdom… I knew she would be here in the royal capital, but I never expected to actually meet her.

“Well, technically, we’re not really meeting.”

As an ethereal consciousness, I don’t have a physical body here, so we’re not really meeting. 

She can’t see me or hear my voice… That’s how it should be. However, I found myself feeling a sense of fear and took a step back from her.

“…Huh?”

As I took a step back, she took a step forward… In other words, she was getting closer to me. Another step back, and she took two steps forward… Our distance remained the same.

“You are… here, right?”

“!?”

Blushing, Exis wore a sinister smile on her face.

She reached out her arm, trying to touch me, but of course, she couldn’t make contact, and her hand passed through the empty air. However, she opened her arms as if embracing me, despite my non-existent presence.

“…Ah~”

When I saw the blissful expression on Exis’ face, I couldn’t bear the fear any longer and fled from that place. I can confidently say that I ran with terrifying speed, even forgetting that I had wings on my back, akin to a short-distance sprinter on land.

My destination was Roa-san.

“Roa-san!”

“Young master!?”

Roa-san, who had been conversing with a noble-looking man, noticed my state and immediately slapped the man’s cheek with great force, causing him to faint. Then she welcomed me in.

…Sorry, probably a nobleman. I was so scared, please forgive me.