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 6

While Asbel was returning to the knight’s headquarters for a regular report, Liliana lay on her bed, lazily reading a book that Asbel had brought to pass the time.

“Liliana-sama, are you safe?”

At that moment, a voice echoed from a small ventilation window.

“Could it be…Mimi? Wait, I’m opening it now.”

Liliana set down the book and stood up, stretching to open the small window. A tiny green-haired girl, a pixie named Mimi, appeared, fitting perfectly in her palm.

“It has been a while, Liliana-sama.”

“It’s been a while, Mimi. Have you been well?”

“Of course.”

“That’s good to hear. But why are you here? Right now, in the human realm…especially in the Valeon Kingdom, there are restrictions on the entry of demons, right?”

“That’s obvious! I heard that Liliana-sama was captured by humans, so I hurried over!”

Mimi flapped her beautiful pure white wings and looked directly at Liliana.

“I can’t forgive humans! They talk about a peace treaty and confine Liliana-sama in this small place! But don’t worry. I will unlock the door right now, and we can escape together!”

“Ah, about that. The guard here is a strange guy, so it’s quite difficult.”

“Don’t worry! With my magic, I can easily break such a trivial lock!”

Mimi flew up with her small wings and moved to the lock on the prison door.

“Aphelio!”

A pale purple light was drawn into the keyhole. This is magic known to pixies that can unlock any key. Mimi is one of the best magicians among the demon race, and there shouldn’t be a lock she can’t open.

“…It’s not open, Mimi.”

Liliana tugged at the iron bars a few times to show that the lock was still closed.

“…That’s strange. Let me try again. …Aphelio!”

She activated the magic once more, but still, the lock didn’t open.

“It seems that human technology has advanced. I’ve been traveling around various countries for a while, so I know that the speed of human progress is amazing. Especially in this country, they have no gaps in their countermeasures against magic.”

“That can’t be…Then does that mean the princess will continue to be a showpiece for humans?”

“That won’t happen. According to the guard, I will be sent back to that gloomy country in less than a month…By the way, I told you to stop calling me princess, right?”

“…I’m sorry, Liliana-sama.”

Mimi looked visibly downcast. Liliana sat on the bed, crossing her long legs. The wooden bed creaked under her.

“To be honest, Mimi, I don’t want to go back to that country. It’s gloomy there, and the food isn’t good, is it?”

“Even so, Ilias-sama is worried about Liliana-sama.”

“…What he feels is not a concern. Besides, I’m not a child anymore; I want to be allowed to do what I want.”

“But isn’t the result of doing what you want leading to the current situation?”

“…That’s true.”

Liliana, touched in a painful spot, diverted her gaze outside the bars. The expressionless, indifferent guard was still not there.

“But it’s okay. I can live on my own strength. Right now, I’m in the middle of charming the guard. I’ll get out of here before long.”

“Y-You are amazing, Liliana-sama.”

“Yes, I am. The witch of a fallen nation. The succubus among succubi. Liliana Liche Riden. There’s nothing impossible for me. I will always live the way I want to live.”

“…I think your thoughts, Liliana-sama, are admirable. But Liliana-sama has a position…”

Mimi stood on the table, looking down as if it were hard to say. Liliana stared at her with cold eyes.

“That kind of thing is the most annoying. You know I hate being bound by my birth or power, right?”

“…Then, Liliana-sama. For a while, I will also live here. I can’t let only Liliana-sama be locked up in this small prison.”

“You can’t. The guard here has an incredibly sharp intuition. He will definitely notice quickly.”

“B-but…”

“I’m fine. I can manage this situation on my own. …If I manage to get out, I will contact you, so until then, you can explore the city.”

Liliana’s words were somewhat cold and distant. Mimi stared at her in silence for a while, but Liliana didn’t say anything more.

“…Understood.”

Mimi sighed as if she had given up and fluttered into the air.

“Then I will also stay hidden in this city for a while, gathering information to help Liliana-sama as much as I can. …If anything happens, I will rush over immediately, so in case of emergency, please call me in the usual way. Well then…”

With just that, Mimi exited through the small window as she had come in.

“…Hey, Mimi.”

During her departure, without looking at Mimi, Liliana spoke.

“…I was happy that you came rushing because you were worried. Thank you.”

“No, it was just something I had to do. After all, you and I are friends.”

Mimi gave a final bright smile and then left through the window. Liliana lay back on the bed, thinking about what would happen next.

“…I will win him over in a month.”

Initially, she thought it would be easier, but it seemed that this man was different from the others. He lacked a strong will, almost as if his instincts were missing. Even Liliana, as impressive as she was, couldn’t charm a doll without a will.

“But I have this…”

While still lying on the bed, Liliana gazed at the ring on her right index finger. …She had a trump card. Even if the other party was a doll, she had a trump card that could force them to obey.

“You seem to be quiet.”

At that moment, Asbel appeared. His eyes were as colorless as always. Liliana clenched her hand as if to brace herself, trying to take off the ring.

However, Asbel spoke as if to interrupt her.

“Succubus, I have a favor to ask you.”

Asbel seemed a bit different from usual. Sensing something from his appearance, Liliana released her grip from the ring and grinned.