I Came Back from the Dead, Quit Being a Holy Hero, and Just Wanna Shake My Hips in a Harem - Chapter 11: If I Sleep With Lily, It’s Game Over

Chapter 11: If I Sleep With Lily, It’s Game Over

A few days had passed since the whole Lyra Village incident.

I’d already filed the report with the Adventurers’ Guild and was casually browsing for my next quest when—

Lily snatched me up and dragged me straight into her room at the inn.

Apparently, she was staying at an adventurer’s lodge.

The place was neat, organized—very Lily.

When I asked why she wasn’t just crashing at the Grand Goddess Church (since, y’know, there was a branch right here in town),

She said she didn’t want to cause a fuss.

…Right. She’s kind of a big deal there, isn’t she?

And now, here we were—sitting across from each other at the little table, going over post-mission debrief stuff.

“—And that’s how everything played out, Lord Haruya.”

“Well hey, I’m just glad all the villagers made it out okay.”

The people who’d been freed from Lagion’s control barely remembered anything that happened during possession.

Which made explaining the whole situation a massive pain.

And scouring the entire village for any leftover parasites? Yeah. Also a pain.

So for cleanup duty, we pulled the big card—called in the knights using Lily’s fancy title.

She also had a few priests from the church dispatched for healing and recovery.

Honestly, they handled it pretty well, all things considered.

I’d already gotten paid for the job.

But something told me… this wasn’t over.

“…Sooo, why’d you drag me here just to go over stuff we both already know?”

“You may have already noticed.”

“Yeah. No clue.”

“In that case, allow me to explain.”

I probably should’ve just said, I don’t wanna know.

Lily sat up straighter, posture crisp and formal—

Then turned to face me with that serious look she always had right before things got real.

“The shift in monster behavior—it’s become a hot topic among the upper ranks of the Church. That parasite monster calling itself Lagion… a high-tier threat like that should never appear in a peaceful place like Lyra Village.”

Parasite-type monsters were already rare.

And one that powerful? Basically unheard of.

Having a final-dungeon-level boss spawn in a starter village?

Yeah, total curveball.

But if the bigwigs weren’t openly panicking, then maybe…

“So the top brass knows about this?”

“Yes. The royal family, and even the higher-ups in the Adventurers’ Guild are aware. It’s only been six months since the Demon King fell, after all. Everyone’s still sharing monster-related intel behind the scenes. They’re just… not making it public yet, to avoid a panic.”

“Can’t really blame ‘em. Things only just started calming down.”

“A gag order has also been placed on Lyra Village. Though… word of mouth is hard to stop. I imagine rumors will spread eventually.”

Now that I thought about it…

The Lyra Village quest had seemed weird.

It was supposed to be a basic investigation, yet they’d asked for a Silver-Iron-ranked adventurer.

Was that why Lily had signed up in the first place?

She must’ve caught the look on my face, because she answered immediately:

“The Grand Goddess Church believes all of this is happening because the Hero of Light is no longer present. With the Demon King gone, the monsters may have lost their leash—triggering a power struggle among them.”

I instinctively looked away.

Yeah… I was starting to see where this was going.

So that’s why Lily had been soloing quests.

She was doing her own recon on the monster ecosystem…

And also searching for the Hero.

Or maybe… a potential Hero.

And then—

Lily hit me with a smile so dazzling it was downright terrifying.

“By the way, I’d like to ask a favor.”

“Nope.”

“Now, now. I haven’t even said what it is yet.”

“Still no.”

“Lord Haruya, please form an adventuring party with me. Let’s search for the Hero together.”

“Didn’t I just say no⁉”

Oh crap oh crap oh crap‼

The Lyra Village mission totally landed me on her radar!

She wasn’t pushing me to be the Hero anymore—guess she finally realized I was serious about not going back.

But now? She’d upgraded me to “too useful to lose” status, huh!?

Sure, I want peace in the world.

But teaming up with Lily forever?

Yeah… that’s a whole different kind of nightmare.

Still smiling sweetly, Lily continued her pitch.

“I’m still a novice adventurer, after all. Having someone capable by my side would be very reassuring.”

“Pretty sure there are plenty of capable adventurers out there…”

“I mean someone who already knows the truth about all this. …Plus, you’d get Church funding.”

“I’m still saying no!”

Yeah, nope. Not happening.

Been there, done that, got a holy-trauma souvenir.

Last time, I totally fell for the “Church sends a cute girl to support you” setup.

And that cute girl? Was Lily.

I floated on cloud nine for like, three days…

Before I regretted everything.

Not falling for it again.

Not this time.

Hmph. I’ll show her.

The me who died and came back?

I’m not the same idiot I was before!

“But see, the thing is… I kinda wanna, y’know, take care of business. Every day.”

Lily blinked.

Blank face. Totally confused.

“I just get… way hornier than the average guy, y’know? If I don’t, like, relieve the pressure daily, I start going nuts. But if a super-strict priestess like you is always around, I probably won’t get the chance, right?”

“……”

“Oh, wait—wasn’t it your magic that gets you all hot and bothered too? What if I accidentally peek while you’re at it? Y’know… for research.”

I flashed the sleaziest grin I could muster.

Then topped it off with that hand gesture—

Yeah. That one.

Bwahaha‼ Look at me now‼

This ain’t the same clueless little newbie from before‼

C’mon, Lily. Grossed out yet? Ready to bolt?

Please bolt. I beg you.

Lily stood up from her seat—quiet, graceful.

“…I see.”

YES. YES‼ She’s walking away. Go on. Shoo! Shoo!

Just leave—

But then—

Instead of storming out, Lily gave me a slow, sultry smile.

“…Shall we watch each other, then?”

…Wait.

What.

“W-Watch each other…?”

“Yes, Lord Haruya. Mutual self-pleasure.”

“HUH!? HUH!? H-HUUUUH!?”

“When the urges hit, we help each other out. Take turns… and watch. Far more efficient than doing it alone, don’t you think?”

With that, Lily ran her slender fingers down her belly—

Her expression now full-on seductive.

Too hot. Too dangerous.

I slid right out of my chair.

“Ha-hawawawawawa…!”

“Mutual self-pleasure… Don’t you think it would feel amazing, Lord Haruya…?”

As I lay collapsed on the floor, Lily stared straight at my crotch—

With eyes burning hotter than the freaking sun.

Me and Lily.

Watching each other… do that…?

No way… no way…

I WANNA‼ I WANNA I WANNA I WANNA I WANNA I WANNA I WANNA‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼‼

“Lord Haruya. Do you want to or not?”

Of course I do!

OF COURSE I FREAKING DO‼‼‼

Back when I was the Hero in my past life, Lily was my number one fantasy fuel!

No contest. Unbeatable champion.

She was the straight-laced priestess glued to my side 24/7 as my mentor—

Which made her premium-grade material for lonely late nights!

And now?!

An actual chance to DO IT FOR REAL?!

No more imagination.

No more dreams.

Just straight-up LIVE mutual showtime?!

“THE ERA HAS ARRIVEDDDDD! SHOWTIME ERA IS FINALLY HEREEEEE‼‼‼”

I clawed at the floor like a madman, writhing in emotional agony.

My soul literally screamed itself out of my body.

Honestly, I wanted to do it right now.

Just dive in. No brakes. No shame.

But…

BUT‼‼‼

I couldn’t say yes.

I just couldn’t‼‼‼‼‼‼‼

“In that case—”

“W-We can’t just stop at watching, right?!”

“Oh, is that so?”

“If I lay even one finger on you, you’ll make me take responsibility, won’t you?!”

“I’ll chase you to the ends of the earth if you run.”

With that line, I let out a primal howl and rolled around on the floor again.

I wanna do it‼

I wanna do it so bad‼

I wanna get it on with Lily and ride the full heave-ho happiness train‼‼‼

But the cost of that bliss…

Was a lifetime of responsibility—

And the cursed path of the Hero‼‼‼

“You really are the king of scumbags, aren’t you?”

Lily shot me a look so cold, I swear my soul physically shrank.

Guess she’d finally given up.

T-Thank goodness…

I mean, I’d probably regret this decision for the rest of my life, but…

This was the right call… right…?

I let out a breath of relief—

And then Lily whispered, sultry and low:

“If we grow closer through our adventures… I might forgive you.”

“Huh? F-Forgive me for what?”

“For the whole… irresponsible creampie thing.”

She brushed her hair back, cheeks flushed—

Full-on seductress mode, no holding back.

Irresponsible. Creampie. With Lily.

That combination of words almost broke my brain.

Something in my pants stood up with so much force, I couldn’t move.

If I let myself imagine it for more than a second, I might just spiritually ascend.

N-No! No, dammit!

Endure‼

You can’t throw your entire future away for one glorious, sinful moment‼

I bit my lip hard enough to draw blood.

And then Lily leaned forward—slow, deliberate.

Her robe slipped just enough to tease her pale, delicate shoulders…

And her eyes locked onto mine like she was reading my very soul.

“Not just once, you know?”

“N-Not just once…? Wait—what?! NOT JUST ONCE!?”

“As many times as you like, Lord Haruya… Making love purely for your pleasure. No responsibilities. Over and over again.”

Lily was giving me that look again—

Like she was begging me to bless her with my sacred rod or something—

While gently caressing her lower tummy with those slender, dangerously sinful fingers.

I nodded up and down like a bobblehead parrot on overdrive.

H-Holy crap… it’s happening…

With Lily…

Over and over and over again…

If I go all the way with Lily, then…

“Lord Haruya… please feel so good for me… ♥ Then become the guiding light of this world ♥ Become it ♥ You absolutely will, won’t you? ♥”

⁉⁉⁉ Was that… a vision of my cursed future?!

N-Nope nope nope—bad idea!

BAD IDEA‼

This is a next-level honey trap!

The kind where the treasure chest sprouts teeth, claws, and wings!

I see the trap! I know it’s a trap!

And I’m still about to march right in!!

I need every last shred of willpower!!

This is the time to be cool—wise!

Say something righteous like:

‘Don’t keep sacrificing yourself like this, Lily… That’s not the way.’

Yeah. Say it!

Say it, logical me!

“I’D LOVE TO JOIN YOUR ADVENTURING PARTY, LILYYYYYYYYYY!!”

DAMN YOU, INSTINCT-ME!! YOU TRAITORRRRR‼‼‼