The Infinite Journey of a Certain Flame

"I guess so? I'll try to avoid fighting if I can."

"hehe..."

Upon hearing this, the succubi's arrogant expressions finally subsided somewhat.

Thanks to this, Kiana felt much calmer.

"Hmm... I feel better now. At least I can communicate normally."

Thinking of this, she continued to press for an answer:

"And the answer? If you hand him over, I'll leave. Otherwise... you understand, right?"

"But I refuse."

The pink-haired succubus covered her pink lips and gave Kiana this answer with a half-smile.

"why?"

Kiana couldn't understand her stubbornness.

A Certain Infernal Affairs in Another World (Konosuba): Chapter Twelve - On How to Make a Succubus Collapse

Kiana doesn't think she's anything special as the captain. If she had to say... can this thief really steal things?

The problem is, there's nothing particularly important in this world that needs this half-baked thief to steal, right?

If that's the case, why are these succubi still holding onto people?

And this happened even when I was pressing him relentlessly?

Kiana gradually sensed something was amiss, so she raised her hand, intending to show these succubi that she was not someone to be trifled with.

However...

"Hehe, he's been spending money here for quite a few days!"

"Consumption... okay, so you mean you need to pay to let people leave?"

Hearing this, Kiana felt much more at ease.

After all, problems that can be solved with money are not considered serious problems.

Pay a small amount of currency to complete a task.

It's obviously a worthwhile deal, isn't it?

Unfortunately, Kiana overlooked one thing.

That means these demons cannot be viewed through the lens of ordinary people...

"Heh, money is nothing compared to this... hiss."

The pink-haired succubus smiled wickedly.

She scrutinized Kiana carefully, her eyes revealing neither hostility nor rejection.

It seemed that what stood before her was not an intruder, but rather... a very challenging prey?

Kiana didn't like that look; it made her feel threatened.

It's that kind of threat that wants to completely drain you, inside and out...

So, does this mean there are really no normal people in this world?

[Host, if you look at it from a normal person's perspective, of course not.]

"Really... wait, no, at least I'm normal, right?" Kiana countered.

However, the system's response to her question was very straightforward, even a bit irritating.

[Host, I think you wouldn't be here if you were normal.]

"What do you mean by that? Didn't you send me? This is incomprehensible!"

Kiana mentally complained a few times about the system before turning her gaze to the succubus in front of her.

Although the other person seemed a bit off, at least they were someone I could communicate with.

Yeah, I guess so.

"I don't want to waste too much time. We've dealt with so many monsters today, and it's getting late." Kiana stretched her limbs and straightened her posture. "It's time to go back and rest. Let's hurry up."

"hiss..."

Upon hearing this, the pink-haired succubus smiled, licked her thin lips, and then crossed her arms.

The swaying bras fully demonstrated their formidable strength.

I feel that as long as it's male, or even the same sex, I would feel a longing for it if I wasn't mentally prepared.

Fortunately, after dealing with these succubi for so long, Kiana has become wary of them.

Therefore, when these succubi reached out with ill intent, seemingly wanting to take their clothes...

Her eyes narrowed, and she abruptly took a step back, adopting a defensive stance as she questioned:

What do you want to do?

"Oh? Didn't this customer already agree to pay the full amount?"

The succubus wore a sweet smile, much like a greedy diner eager to savor a delicious dish.

"Ahem, although we succubi only take a small portion of your essence, if the person is too greedy, the demand will only increase."

Demand is increasing...

What exactly is the demand? And what is this essence? Is it an energy reserve like Honkai energy?

Although Kiana didn't quite understand what the succubus was saying, she could still sense it.

Anyway, the other party has ill intentions, so we shouldn't let her succeed.

"so?"

"To meet this demand, Mr. Kazuma might have to stay with us for quite some time. Hmm~ But if you, as the acting leader, disagree, we can also settle for something less. We'll exchange you for some very valuable treasures~"

"What?"

Kiana looked at the succubi surrounding her and suddenly had the illusion of being surrounded by wolves.

Such a charming and alluring wolf is truly a rare sight.

And now, am I about to face such an enemy?

"It feels rather awkward. System, do you have any suggestions?"

[Host, you are free to cause as much trouble as you want; their strength is far inferior to yours.]

Hearing this, Kiana felt much more at ease.

Since these guys aren't strong enough, things will be easier from here on out.

"How is this one...?"

Unaware that something was wrong, the pink-haired succubus reached out and tried to touch Kiana.

However, before she could succeed, a giant sword was already placed not far from her neck.

"Uh...hehehe, sir. You must be reasonable, not violent!"

With the sword at her neck, the succubus, who had just been so confident of victory, panicked on the spot.

Not only her, but her companions behind her also looked at each other in disbelief. Their arrogant and confident expressions collapsed and were replaced by fear and disbelief.

They never expected that this seemingly serious and handsome girl...

Why would they resort to force without saying a word?

“We simply made a deal with him, a completely fair and just deal, one that didn’t even violate any rules of the trade. Miss, I hope you won’t be ungrateful.”

Faced with the threat of death, the succubus suppressed her greedy desires and instead hoped to gain safety through reasoning.

However, Kiana's response to her eloquent arguments was quite straightforward.

"I'm taking him away, so you all need to behave yourselves."

As she spoke, Kiana's eyes widened, her azure gaze radiating a divine majesty.

At the same time, it also carries the terrifying power of a world destroyer.

Just looking at them filled the succubi with genuine fear.

Slightly trembling, they looked at each other, and their gazes turned to their companion who was being threatened by the giant sword.

"..."

Under the watchful eyes of everyone, the succubus who was first to be attacked hesitated for a moment, then gave a helpless smile...

...

After friendly negotiations with the succubi, Kiana successfully persuaded them with reason, getting them to release the person.

Of course, simply leaving is not enough.

According to the system's requirements, I still need to teach them a good lesson.

However, the system didn't provide any specific suggestions on how to teach a lesson, so Kiana simply gave a warning.

It means that you can work hard in the future, but you can't be sloppy.

"It's really strange. Why do they all look like their world has collapsed after I made this request? They're even clamoring to pack their bags and leave this city to make a living elsewhere... Is it really necessary to be so serious?"

[Host, that's why I said you're not normal either.]

"What are you saying? I handled it perfectly. Didn't we rescue the person? Hurry up and finish the mission!"

【…】

[Ding! Congratulations, host, for completing the side quest: No Lewdness!]

[Task Completion Description: Making a succubus stop being arousing—you're practically a devil!]

[Mission Completion Method: Teach the succubus of this city a lesson.]

[Maximum reward for completing the mission: 1000 Herrscher Points.]