The Story of an Arrogant Succubus Princess Who Always Looked Down on Humans as Mere Food, Until She Fell in Love With an Ordinary Man - Chapter 1

There was a succubus named Liliana Liche Riden.

A witch who could bring a nation to its knees. The succubus among succubi. Born a princess. Any man…no, even if it were a woman, anyone with instincts could not resist her temptation.

With golden hair and golden eyes. Skin as white as snow, flawless, even under the moonlight. Long limbs, a large chest. And above all, a mesmerizing smile that stirred the heart.

Without even using the charm of her species, everyone bowed their heads to her. Friends abandoned, lovers left, and families discarded; many humans fell into hell for her.

“…This is the worst.”

However, she was now locked in a small cell.

“That man was actually plotting to rebel against the king…”

Liliana had seduced a foolish nobleman and swindled him out of money. But that man was secretly planning a coup against the king, and one day, a group of knights suddenly arrived at the mansion. Liliana was captured as an afterthought and ended up imprisoned.

“Well, it’s fine. A cell like this means nothing to me.”

Liliana laughed and called out to the young guard reading a book a little distance away.

“Hey, big brother. Want to do something nice with me?”

Who would fall for such a simple trick? She thought, as the words felt ordinary and boring. But with a human man, that was enough. There was no need for extra effort when dealing with inferior humans.

She looked down on humans…on men.

“……”

However, whether he couldn’t hear her sweet voice or chose to ignore it, the young man did not lift his gaze from the book, not even raising an eyebrow.

“Hehe. Are you perhaps shy? …It’s okay, right? It’s just you and me here. No one will blame you for anything now. You can be a little honest; no one will criticize you…So it’s fine, okay?”

Liliana pressed her voluptuous chest against the iron bars and licked her lips seductively with her long tongue.

“……”

Yet, he still did not move. Liliana’s face twisted for just a moment, but she quickly smiled again and continued speaking.

“You’re quite stubborn, big brother. But I’m not asking you to open this cell, okay? I’m just a little hot and want to wipe my sweaty body.”

“……”

“All you have to do is reach through the bars and touch my chest a little. If you want to touch somewhere else, you can do that too. So come a little closer; I want to see your handsome face better…”

Her sweet voice resonated like a melody. Perhaps reaching his limit of patience, the man set the book down on the table and stood up. At his predictable action, Liliana’s mouth curved into a wicked grin.

The man approached her and looked at her directly, saying,

“—You do smell a little.”

“……Huh?”

Liliana froze, her mouth agape, not understanding the meaning of his words.

“You smell like sweat. And…what is this smell? Is it the beastly scent typical of a succubus? Either way, it’s unpleasant…I can’t help it. Next time, I’ll bring a wet towel. Until then, deal with it.”

He said this as if he were looking at garbage and returned to his seat. At his unbelievable words, Liliana couldn’t help but shout loudly.

“You…what did you just say to me?! …Smelly? There’s no way I, the world’s greatest succubus, could ever smell bad!”

“Quiet down. Is it so concerning to you, even though it’s your own smell?”

“It’s not!”

Liliana’s words stumbled in surprise at his completely unexpected response.

“…No, there’s no way I smell bad! Check again carefully!”

“…You’re right. It might have been rude to say you smell, coming from a woman. I’ll be careful next time.”

“Just understanding is not enough…wait! Are you seriously saying that I smell? Do you even know who I am?”

“You’re a succubus who got caught while playing a foolish trick, right?”

“…That’s true, but that’s not the point!”

Liliana banged on the iron bars and glared at the man.

“I am the witch who can bring a nation to its knees. The succubus among succubi. Liliana Liche Riden! Surely a human man has heard this name at least once?”

“Stop shouting. There’s no need to be ashamed. Whether human or succubus, it’s natural to smell if you don’t take a bath…Yes, I’ll arrange for you to take a shower next time.”

“That’s not what I’m talking about!”

There had never been a man who said not only that her charm didn’t work on him but also called her smelly. Confused, Liliana brushed her hair back.

“I mean, shouldn’t there be something more…? The world’s greatest succubus is tempting you right in front of you! No one will find out no matter what we do! Shouldn’t there be something to do before talking about smells?”

“…Ah, I see. I suppose I haven’t told you yet.”

Seeing Liliana looking furious and in disbelief, the man stood up again.

“…”

For a moment, Liliana felt somewhat intimidated by his lifeless eyes. Could this man have some terrible secret? Such thoughts crossed her mind.

With eyes more inorganic than a doll, the man said,

“My name is Asbel Khan. I am the captain of the third division of the Valeon Kingdom’s knights, and I have been ordered to watch over and protect you. And—”

Asbel, with jet-black hair, boldly spoke those words without flinching or feeling ashamed.

“—And I am impotent.”

At those words, Liliana opened her mouth in astonishment again.

Thus began the fun and entertaining romantic comedy between the impotent knight and the battle-hardened succubus.