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 3

“The plan is the same as always.”

Liliana twisted her lips into a small, crooked smile in front of an old, rusty mirror.

Her cell had iron bars, but as far as prison cells went, it wasn’t that bad. The bed, though not comfortable, was a clean wooden one. There was also a wooden table and chair. The toilet was in the adjacent room. This cell had been specially made for her. It was an extraordinary treatment, something unimaginable in a regular situation. It was allowed because of her standing in the demon race’s kingdom and the support she received from nobles enchanted by her.

“It doesn’t matter if he’s impotent or whatever. I can make any man fall in love with me.”

Liliana confirmed her appearance in the mirror and smiled. She looked completely human. The black tail and wings she should have had were hidden using camouflage magic.

“Some guys actually prefer those features, but he doesn’t seem like one of them. A knight protecting the kingdom…He probably doesn’t have good feelings toward demons.”

The human and demon kingdoms had only signed a peace treaty two years ago. Many humans still hated demons.

“Well, not that it matters. Hatred or anger, it all turns into desire in front of me.”

That man—Asbel, he had called himself—was just another human male. He couldn’t fight his instincts.

“I’ll make him fall for me, have him open the door, steal the money, and escape. After that, I’ll trick another stupid noble who’s only good for his wealth and live in luxury. I’ll be done with this cell soon.”

Liliana grinned, a bewitching smile that would stir any human’s instincts.

“You’ve been behaving.”

With those words, Asbel appeared. Tall, with dull, pitch-black eyes. His frame was slender but clearly well-built.

Just like yesterday, he sat on a chair a little distance away and began reading a book.

“…Heh.”

Watching him, Liliana chuckled. Seducing a stubborn man like this was the most fun. With a wicked grin, she called out to him.

“Hey, big brother. Instead of reading that book, don’t you want to do something fun with me?”

“…I told you yesterday, your temptations don’t work on me.”

“I didn’t say we’d do anything dirty. Heh. You’re thinking about me, aren’t you? That makes me a little happy.”

“Think whatever you want.”

Even with Asbel’s indifferent response, Liliana couldn’t help but laugh.

“Come on, don’t be so stubborn. Let’s have some fun together. It’s tough being stuck in a place like this with nothing to do all day.”

“I’ll bring you a book next time.”

“That might be fun, but I know something even more enjoyable. None of the men I’ve been with ever hated it.”

“You’re misunderstanding something.”

Asbel put down his book and looked straight at Liliana.

“My job is to guard and watch you. I have no reason to entertain you.”

“But there’s nothing we can do about it. It’s just the two of us here. And for the next month, you’ll be watching over me, right? We might as well get along.”

“There’s no need.”

“You’re so stubborn. Fine, then. Can I at least ask for one favor?”

“If it’s about unlocking the door, forget it.”

“No, it’s not that. It’s my back. I think I got bitten by a weird bug yesterday, and it’s really itchy. I was hoping you could put some medicine on it.”

“Sorry, I don’t have any medicine. Besides, you’re a succubus…You should be able to use healing magic, right?”

“I tried, but it didn’t work. That’s why I’m asking you. There’s medicine in the shelf behind you, right? The previous guard told me about it.”

“…Fine.”

Asbel opened the shelf behind him as Liliana watched, smiling sweetly.

For now, she just needed to close the distance and let him touch her skin. She didn’t need to make anything happen today. She understood how stubborn he was. She would slowly lower his guard, step by step.

Touch his back, then his arm, then his leg, then his chest. Slowly, carefully, she would awaken his instincts. Once they were fully awakened, he wouldn’t be able to resist anymore.

Then, she would have him under her control.

“There’s medicine here, but you can put it on yourself, can’t you? Don’t make me do it.”

“My body’s stiff, and I can’t reach my back. Please, big brother?”

“…Tch. Fine.”

Asbel approached with the medicine, and Liliana casually removed her clothes, exposing her back.

“You didn’t have to take off your clothes.”

“I thought it would be easier for you to apply it this way. Come on, just hurry up.”

“Fine…There’s no bug bite here. You’re imagining it.”

“Really? But it’s itchy. Just rub it in anyway, okay? I think it’ll help.”

Asbel’s hand extended through the iron bars and touched Liliana’s back.

“Ah…”

Liliana let out a deliberate moan.

“…”

Asbel didn’t so much as raise an eyebrow, but Liliana noticed his gaze linger on her breasts.

“…Heh.”

In the end, he was just like all the others. Once a man started paying attention to her, he couldn’t escape. And she wouldn’t let him. She wouldn’t let him touch her more today. She’d keep teasing him, making him crave more until his instincts took over.

“Thanks. That’s enough, big brother.”

Liliana put her clothes back on, but Asbel didn’t take his eyes off her breasts.

…Ah, men really are just fools, Liliana thought, when Asbel suddenly spoke.

“You’re fat.”

“…What?”

His unexpected words made her mind go blank.

“We’ve been giving you a set amount of food, but…You aren’t eating rats or something, are you? I don’t know much about succubi, but you might get sick.”

Asbel, with a serious expression, said this and returned to his seat. Liliana fought to suppress her urge to scream.

“…Are you serious?”

“Hm? Can succubi digest rats easily? I wouldn’t know.”

“No, I’m talking about you calling me fat.”

“Oh. Your breasts are too big. Doesn’t it make things uncomfortable for you?”

“…Thanks for the concern.”

Liliana swallowed her rage, vowing to kill him later.

She hadn’t imagined a man could be so blind to the value of her perfect proportions. Now that she thought about it, this guy had called her “smelly” yesterday too. His lack of tact was infuriating.

“…I’ll give you a little lesson for the future.”

Not wanting to let him have the last word, Liliana forced a smile and spoke.

“My breasts aren’t fat. It’s well-shaped. They have perfect size. Got it?”

“I’ll keep that in mind. But how does that affect me?”

“I’m saying it’ll affect me! Keep saying stupid things, and I’ll get mad. Got it?”

“…Understood. I’ll be careful.”

With that, Asbel resumed reading his book.

“…Seriously, what is with this guy?”

Was he pretending to be clueless just to mess with her? No…It didn’t seem that way. He had been clumsy when applying the medicine. He really didn’t seem to care about her at all.

“Maybe he doesn’t have any emotions. Even a doll would have more life in its eyes…Ugh, I need to think of a different plan…”

Liliana flopped onto her bed and let out a deep sigh.