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Chapter 216. The Rune Clan (3)
"Good work."
When I stepped out of the room after finishing the service for Elise, Scarlett was waiting with a towel in hand.
"Whoa, suddenly acting all devoted?"
"It's not because of you, Master Hoyeon. I'm playing the role of Elise's butler today."
"Ah, I see."
I took the towel from Scarlett and wiped my face.
Sure, there's a Clean spell... but letting the moisture evaporate from your body like that doesn't feel great.
It feels cleaner to wipe off once like this and then use Clean.
"Clean."
After wiping the sweat from my face with the towel, I enveloped my body in the Clean spell.
'Wait a sec.'
I mean, people like me might need towels... but most people should be fine with just Clean.
Why did she bother bringing a towel?
"Scarlett. Did you bring the towel on purpose for me?"
"You're great with magic, Master Hoyeon, but oddly not very accustomed to using it."
Scarlett quietly took the used towel from my hands.
You're too good at your job.
Honestly, I was a little moved.
"You're definitely an ace. Come work at our company."
"Unfortunately, my contract with the Iris Guild hasn't expired yet."
What a shame.
Still, just having someone like her under contract is a huge win.
The hellish contract is truly the best.
"Ugh, I'm tired. I'm gonna head in."
"By the way, would it be alright if I stop by the dorm this weekend?"
"The weekend?"
"Yes. Sebas-chan works weekends, so I have free time."
"Hmm..."
It's not bad if Scarlett comes over.
Liliana would be happy, and so would the Nam Daeun sisters.
But... something felt off.
That unsettling feeling.
Ever since Elise told me she informed the Iris Guild about our contract, this unease has settled in my chest.
'Feels like something's about to go down.'
I trust my instincts.
Because I'm the protagonist.
"Just hold out a little longer."
"Understood."
Scarlett nodded without another word.
"Sorry. I just have a bad feeling. Like... a beast's instinct? You get it, right?"
"It's fine. There's still plenty of time."
"Yeah. Thanks."
"...Yes, Master."
That response felt a little cold.
I guess she really missed everyone since it's been a while.
"I'll talk to Liliana for you."
"Thank you."
That's odd.
Normally she would've lit up at those words.
Even when coming to Elise's house, she said she wanted to see Liliana.
Hm. I'm not sure.
Scarlett still kept her flushed face downcast.
*
"Ugh. My whole body's sore."
I dragged my tired body back to the dorm.
It was already dark outside, with the moon hanging in the sky.
I was a bit spooked when a middle-aged man kept following me for a while, but thankfully, once I got far enough from Elise's house, he gave up.
That was probably Elise's butler.
Judging by the pressure he gave off, I wouldn't have noticed him before I got stronger.
'That means I've gotten that much stronger.'
Calculating the time spent at Elise's place, it was about three hours.
If the massage alone took three hours, that's quite a bit.
No wonder I'm tired.
Dingâ
When I opened the dorm door and stepped in, I saw Liliana sitting in the living room.
It was pretty late, so the Nam Daeun sisters were probably already asleep.
Normally, Liliana would run up like a puppy if she wasn't streaming, but not today.
"Liliana. I'm home."
"Yeah, you're back...."
"What's wrong?"
As I approached the seemingly downcast Liliana, I noticed a sheet of letter paper in her hand.
"Huh? That's..."
That letterhead looked familiar.
The same kind that came with the hell contract.
It was how Liliana could communicate with her hometown in hell through her contract.
"Did a reply come?"
"Yeah, it did but..."
Liliana held out the letter to me.
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Sorry for the late reply, Liliana.
I'm not sure how you heard about the Demon Lord.
The Demon Lord is the peaceful ruler of hell.
It's a long story to explain in a letter, so I'll tell you more once you return to hell.
Let's talk again soon, Liliana.
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"...That's it?"
What kind of reply is this?
They didn't even properly answer Liliana's question, and there wasn't a single word of affection.
For how long it took, this letter felt incredibly half-hearted.
"...."
Liliana flipped the letter over and stared at it like she was trying to drill a hole through it.
Of course, no new content would appear just by doing that.
"Hmm. She must've been really busy. Your mom has work too, right?"
"My mom's a civil servant..."
"...Civil servants are busy these days."
"Hell's civil servants are tax thieves. If they find a target, they extort bribes."
"...."
I wonder if Hell even has laws.
It sounds like a terrifying place every time I hear about it.
Liliana placed the letter on the desk and flopped down on the living room bed.
I couldn't leave her like that, so I lay down beside her.
Seeing me follow her, Liliana turned her back to me.
Liliana was unusually sentimental today.
"Come here."
I opened my arms to hug her, but Liliana began speaking while still facing away.
"I was really looking forward to hearing from my mom."
"Yeah."
"Guess it was just me."
"No way. That's not true."
"I mean, a daughter like me probably isn't needed... she's probably glad I disappeared...."
"...."
This was serious.
Maybe it's homesickness.
Ever since that centaur appeared in France, she's been thinking more and more about Hell.
â Heroine Status Window
[Liliana]
- [ Affection: 97 ] (+1.8)
- [ Lust: 78 ]
- [ Appetite: 42 ]
- [ Fatigue: 30 ]
Current Status: "I'm not a delinquent anymore..."
"Tch."
She'd been thinking a lot about Hell, and then the letter from her mother was so coldâit clearly hit her hard.
I had no information about Liliana's mother, so I couldn't offer any helpful advice.
This won't do.
The only answer is shock therapy.
I wrapped my arms around Liliana's back.
And with that, I gave her tits a firm squeeze.
"Kyaah!"
"Mmm...."
As expected, a succubus' body is on another level.
Her tits were firmer and more satisfying to touch than a human's.
I couldn't resist.
I buried my face in Liliana's back and kept groping her breasts.
"You crazy bastard! I told you I'm not in the mood!"
Liliana cursed at me and thrashed around.
She hadn't really cursed at me in a whileâguess she really couldn't hold it in this time.
She twisted her body, trying to shake my arms off, but I wasn't letting go.
Instead, I slipped my arm around her neck and grabbed her other breast.
Hugging her from behind, I cupped both of her tits.
"You freak! You're insane! Haa...!"
"If you're feeling down, you've got to do something that makes you feel good. Right?"
Liliana paused at my words, then quietly spoke.
"...You just came back from seeing another girl."
"We didn't have sex."
"Liar. Like you'd ever skip that."
"Want to check for yourself?"
Liliana turned to look into my eyes.
I gently caressed her face, seeing her slightly reddened eyes.
Then I took her hand and guided it to my cock.
My dick was already hard from just groping her tits a few times.
I hadn't gotten anything from Eliseâonly gaveâso it was only natural.
"Well? Did your mood change a little?"
"...Yeah. Master."
Liliana's eyes returned to their usual succubus state.
That familiar, horny gaze.
'Glad that worked.'
Even if I got by this time, I can't keep handling it like this forever... I need to figure out how to get to France.
Maybe I should probe Elise again next time we meet...?
She seemed pretty firm though.
"Master... touch me more."
Liliana's sweet voice cut through my thoughts.
"Come here."
"Mmm... chu."
I climbed on top of Liliana, and today, she came at me more fiercely than usual.