Reaper watched over the world with her usual, indifferent eye. People were going on with their daily lives. Some of them were living their last instant, either because of their advanced age, their poor health, or even an unfortunate encounter. She would come for all of them. It was inevitable. It didn't matter whether they were short-lived humans doing their best to eke out an existence in this world, long-lived monsters that were doing their best to enjoy it, or angels that considered themselves divine and out of her reach. They would all meet her eventually. Most people respected her. Some feared her enough to try to push her back. Potions and spells helped them, but they would only delay her appearance at best. Ultimately, most people compounded their life with her ever-looming presence over them and took precautions to avoid a premature meeting.
Then there was that one man. One boy that could only have reached adulthood thanks to his ignorance protecting him from the idea that he could die. He knew nothing of the world. If he was to meet a voracious monster, he would probably ask her why she was naked. Then one day, an encounter broke that fragile veil of ignorance, throwing him on a quest that he would not come back from.
It wasn't a quest for a coming of age like the hero Luka followed in the true story. It wasn't a quest following a myth or legend either, nor it was even a mission part of the grand scheme to defend the world. No, that quest was only for one thing.
And it would have been better if left unrecorded.
But it was her duty. One that she would never ignore. That she couldn't ignore.
This is the part of the job that I hate.
"SEEEEEEEXOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
The people in Finoa were gradually reeling back from the chaos that had suddenly engulfed their village this very night. All of them had woken up to see their village transformed in a chaotic mess before hearing a succubus promise everyone a sweet death. While the number of casualties suffered was extremely limited thanks to mysterious heroes, the locals were still extremely shaken by the onslaught. Being spared from dealing with the war against the Monster Lord had created a feeling of relative safety that had collapsed when those succubi attacked. Right now, people were busy appreciating outside life, socializing with one another and appreciating the opportunity of being alive. The mood was slowly but surely improving. Then a scream alarmed everyone working around.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
A man jumped out of the house wearing only his underpants, screaming to the sky in apparent rage. Everybody blankly stared at him before he exited the village like a cannonball, running through the fields like a demented puppet.
"SEEEEEEEEXOOOOOOOOooooooo!"
Even after he disappeared in the forest, the people of Finoa could still periodically hear his gradually deafened screams from afar.
"Uhoooooooo!"
After a while, one of the villagers pointed a confused finger in the direction the man disappeared. "Was that guy from Pornof?"
"I… don't think so? I always remember him living in the village. I mean maybe his parents were from Pornof!"
"Sorry, sweetie, but as far as I can tell, the family of Samuel here as been in Finoa for as long as I can remember. My grandma had told me they were here even before she arrived."
"Ok. soooo, what the fuck happened in that case?"
"That man has finally realized his path and decided to go on a personal quest."
An old man in a black trench coat and a wide hat appeared from nowhere. His voice was surprisingly melodious given how low its pitch was.
"After the latest attack, the instinct of Sam has awoken on a primal level that none of us mortal could understand. His body is now raging with a new desire that will only be fulfilled by accomplishing this quest. He knows he will have to travel far and wide, and face challenges that have claimed more than one life. He accepted this risk the moment he stepped out of his house, his heart clear of doubt. He will not relent in his mission. He knows he can't. His determination will earn him the praises of the goddesses. That quest will change him forever, for he is now on a quest to taste a LEGENDARY. SUCCUBUS. PUSSY."
The village fell silent. Someone coughed. The first villager slowly raised his hands.
"Okay Jean… I'm sorry but no. No matter how hard you would have tried to set that up, no matter how you try to make that sound, I don't think anybody will be able to take THAT quest seriously."
"Yeah... Yeah…"
"It was worth a try." The man removed his hat, revealing a bald head. "Sorry, I wanted to train as a new announcer for the colosseum, the current one is going to retire soon."
"Oh, no, no! Don't take it like that! Your presentation was amazing! Seriously, go for it, if there's a vote, I'll move there just to make sure you're chosen! It's just that…" The villager awkwardly scratched his head. "I don't think I will ever be able to take seriously a quest which goal is getting laid."
"And killed, sonny. Powerful succubi rarely let their partners live through the full deed. I guess seeing that Myusca's massive teats awakened funny feelings in Sam's lower bits and he doesn't care. His dick is now commanding his brain."
"Grandma!"
"What? It's not the first time I've seen it! Just take a look at the colosseum, seeing all those men getting in line to get raped by Kyuba! I'm sure he's on his way there! To be young and full of dreams…"
"Sam's fourty-two though."
"Oh. Oh well. I'm gonna do some blueberry pie for dessert. Anybody wants some?"
"SEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEX!"
Sam ran through the streets of Grand Noah under everyone's stupefied look. The man was an unstoppable ball of energy charging the colosseum that no one could stop, human and monster alike. Even as elite guards tried to intercept him, they didn't manage better than to slightly slow him down in his mission. No living being currently present could hope to put a stop to his run.
However, a closed door got temporarily reason of him. A large panel was displayed in front of it.
The tournament is over. The winner between Est Morn and Luka is Luka.
Next tournament in two days.
"NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
The approaching guards stopped at a distance, scared of this man who had clearly gone off the deep end. Even the dark elves fencers that made for the first battalion were holding back.
"What the fuck is that? What should we do?"
The five fencers making for the first line were all trembling. "I-I don't know."
"I'll show you." A duhallan stepped forward, her head under an arm while the other one was holding a long sword. "You're under arrest for disturbing the peace of Grand Noah. Follow us, and you won't be harmed. Resist, and we will stop you by force!"
The man screamed at the skies again.
"HUOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! SEEEXOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
"Everyone, use your demon eyes of paralysis!"
It was too late. The man was already back to his demented sprint toward one of the city's entrances. Several spells were cast in an attempt to stop him, and while some of them landed, they were not enough to slow him down in any significant manner. His sheer determination was enough to break through any attack. The army gave chase, but even the fastest monster could barely keep track with this beast that had another goal in mind.
Succubus Village! Must get the succ!
Gradually, the soldiers stopped giving chase. One by one, they slowed down, losing interest or getting disgusted. They could only stare at the back of the man running through the plains like a stallion free from earthly constraints. Or more exactly like a horny old nag dashing after a young mare.
"SEEEEEEXOOOOOO!"
Sam ran through the plains without interruption. No monster wanted anything to do with the man running through the green grass shouting like a maniac. The lush forests of Grand Noah gradually disappeared as he approached the last bridges leading to Gold Fort. One of the few guards still guarding the fortress was observing him approach from afar.
"Huuuh, sarge? There's a half-naked man approaching the fortress while screaming at the top of his lungs."
A gruff voice answered. "What? This better not be a joke, or you'll be on latrine duty until the end of the year." The old bearded sergeant took in the surreal scene. "Oh. You're actually right. Come watch this boys!"
"Seeeeex!"
"What do we do sarge?"
The sergeant removed his helmet and massaged his forehead. "Fuck my life… let him through and ask our mage to send a message to Goddard and Grangold just in case."
"Shouldn't we try to stop him?!"
The sergeant sighed and leaned on top of the remparts. "What crime is he currently committing? What law is he currently breaking?"
"Huuuh, I have no idea sir."
"Seeeexooo!"
"That's because the answer is none." The sergeant took a swig from a flask of old wine. "There's no law stopping someone from running and shouting like that in the middle of nowhere." He muttered to himself. "I mean, there might be the laws of natural selection. I'm surprised no monster jumped him."
"Sir, with all my respect… unless I was desperately thirsty, I wouldn't drink brown water from a rusted can."
"Huh. Good one kid. Let's just make sure he's not breaking anything in the fortress."
"SeeeeeEEEEEEEEXOOOOOOOOOooooooo!"
The man entered the fortress and left on the other side without missing a beat. The soldiers looked at him from the back even as he hadn't taken note of them in his frenzied quest. The sergeant smiled.
"You know… I wish I could be as carefree as that guy. Look at him happily running toward his destination, ignoring everything that could get in his way, not letting anything like basic decency and common sense slow him down." He saluted. "Godspeed, you beautiful bastard."
Sam continued running westward, ignoring the settlements of Goddard and Grangold even as the sun set. He didn't stop running even as only the pale moon illuminated his path. The sun eventually rose again, unnoticed by the man whose goal remained unchanged. The fire aster was once again starting to set down on the world when he reached Succubus Village. While several of the sexily clad fiends were wallowing in their favorite activities, a lot of them were just milling around and relaxing.
"SEEEEEEXOOOOOO!"
Of course, his surprising arrival attracted their attention. While a few of them looked interested in the fresh meat who just showed up, most monsters were slightly repulsed by his delirious behavior.
He didn't mind their reactions. He didn't care about the girls themselves. He had one goal in mind, and it looked like his destination was at end. He entered the largest building where Succubus Witch and the mayor were discussing. The two succubi expectantly looked back at the man, confused. Witch was slightly reserved, but Succubus was already licking her lips.
"Do you need help?"
"Myyy… I'll give him all the help he wants."
The man flexed his arms down and grimaced. He then pointed a finger at Succubus.
"NO!" He then pointed at Witch. "NO! NO SEXO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
Then he ran out of the house like a lightning bolt, leaving the two succubi completely stumped. Succubus blinked a few times in surprise while Witch sighed, tidying up the papers kicked up by the man's entrance.
"That was… something. Are you alright?"
"…I feel thoroughly insulted. Does that transformation of potatoes in alcohol now work?"
"It does work just fine. We already produced our first bottle."
"Good. Now is the perfect time to test it. I'll try the whole bottle to be sure it tastes just fine."
Witch frowned. "It's four times stronger than Noah wine and would incapacitate a yoma. It will knock you out. Do you really want to try all the bottle on your own?"
Succubus answered with a tense smile. "Yes. In fact, this is exactly what I want."
"SEEEEEXOOOOOOOO!"
Sam was now aimlessly wandering close to the Gold Coast. He had picked up the rumors about the existence of the Lilith Sisters, legendary succubi living in Hellgondo who had known the Great Monster War and certainly had the skills to match. He now wanted to have a taste of them, and nothing else. He was considering the possibility of crossing the ocean on his own to reach them.
However, he was unaware that two of them were currently looking at him hidden in a treeline.
"SEEEEEXOOOOOOO!"
Astaroth grimaced and recoiled when he screamed to the sky again. On her side, Lilith was keeping her composure, although her own disdain at the man was obvious.
"Good grief… I don't know if I should be impressed by the sheer level of efforts that man is putting up to try getting to us or disgusted."
"Hurgh. I'm just revolted. What kind of idiot prances around in their underwear and think that their target will accept them because they ran a few miles for them?"
Lilith glanced at Astaroth. Apparently, her sister had said her piece without an ounce of irony. The elder of the Lilith Sisters was still trying to gauge and understand the man who was frenetically looking around. She had dealt with her own lot of perverts back home, but none so determined nor so selective about their potential partners. Maybe he would make for a good meal if he had so much energy to share…
"Do you think he will try crossing the sea?"
"I don't exclude the possibility. What is it Tamamo said already… do not fear a man that has nothing to lose but one that thinks he has everything to win?"
"SEXOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!" Sam was still running around, screaming.
"Yup. That would be it."
Lilith shook her head. That man was now a hard pass. She tapped on Astaroth's shoulder and pointed at the man.
"You're sure you don't want to…"
"For nothing in the world. I mean he kinda look familiar, but I don't remember sucking someone like him dry."
The two sisters remained silent for a moment, morbidly fascinated by this strange spectacle. Then the same idea came to them in sync.
"Let's throw Morrigan at him."
Astaroth brought a hand to her head.
"Hey sis, how are you doing with the hero? …a bit bored and aggravated by all those angels? Good… how about you meet us on the Gold Coast? It's been some time since our last sisterly activity, and we have a good idea of what we could do together. Trust me, you won't regret it. No, I promise, we won't make you do something ridiculous like sweeping the walls of the castle or throw the bodies in the garbage again. It doesn't matter if you're busy, just come here!"
"Uhoo?!"
Astaroth cut the communication and noticed too late that she attracted the attention of their mark. She also noticed that she was now somehow alone. The man triumphantly shouted to heaven and tore apart his underpants.
"UHOOOOOOO! SEXO SUPAH SUCCUPUSSY NAOOOOOOOOOO!"
"Fuck this, I'm out." Astaroth snapped her fingers. She felt the resistance of a barrier preventing her teleportation.
"SEXOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
The man charged at an even greater speed than before like a horny missile aimed straight between the legs of the succubus, his own meat sword flopping around at a regular beat.
"UHHOooOO?!"
In his hurry, the man tumbled on a tree root. With his momentum, he fell on the ground head first, his neck making a sinister crack before his body slid on a few more meters to end at the feet of the succubus.
"…Did that just happen?"
Astaroth stared at the man. She didn't even need to touch him to confirm that he was simply dead. Lilith reappeared by her side. Not a single word was exchanged as they looked at the dead body.
"That just happened indeed." Lilith sighed and further examined him. She could feel how he ran from Finoa in search of them. "He was a man of focus, commitment, and sheer fucking will. And he fell at the last moment, when his goal was barely within reach. I almost feel sorry for him."
"I absolutely don't."
The sound of flapping wings informed the two sisters that Morrigan arrived.
"What's up, sis? Oh… come on, don't tell me you made me leave the castle for that!" Morrigan threw her arms in the air in annoyance.
"I promise that he was in good shape when we called you."
"Really?" Morrigan crossed her arms in front of her chest and huffed. "I find that hard to believe…"
Arghh… From afar, Morrigan looks like the reasonable one. This is weird. Just too weird for me!
"Fuck it, you're right, just let me throw sir McDick in the sea and we'll move out!"
Astaroth grabbed the body of Sam and used her magic to throw him into the sea. To her displeasure, the body landed on a sharp rock, crashing in an uncomfortably wet noise while his manhood had decided to stick on top of the highest protrusion. Lilith audibly gasped while Astaroth looked down, ashamed. The half-torn body was still quite visible to any possible passerby, although she doubted anyone would come to such a remote region.
I knew I should have just incinerated it.
Morrigan started fidgeting with her hands. "Sooo… huuuuh… should I leave?"
Lilith wrapped her arm around the shoulder of her sister. She wanted to show affection, but the display ended up more as a threat. "How about we make it up to you by offering you an evening in Grandeur far from all those angels that are so annoying?"
"Yeah…" Morrigan grimaced. "I wouldn't mind, but there are several of the companions of the hero partying there, and I'm a bit afraid that they're not going to see us discussing together with a good eye."
"I understand. It's a shame… how about we party in Yamatai instead?"
"It's the same problem. The kitsunes and Shirohebi are currently there."
"…Grand Noah then?"
"It's still the turf of the Succubus Queen."
"Midas Village?"
"Not better. Trust me on that one."
Lilith looked down and sighed. Why was everything so complicated? Simply finding a place to party and forget that little fiasco was impossible.
"Monster Lord's Castle it is then…"
It won't be the most relaxing place, but we can still all relax there and no one will criticize us when we start sucking people dry.
The three sisters took off and landed near the ominous Monster Lord's Castle. Lilith wasn't even sure what fun they could have together to bond beyond pigging on all kind of foodstuff. She just hoped that it would be enough to help them move on from that little accident. Her attention was quickly caught by a servant who approached them.
"We received a magic missive in the throne room. It can only be opened by you."
Lilith shivered in excitation. "Oooh… news from home! It's been a while! Aren't you glad you're with us, Morrigan? We'll open it all together, just like old times!"
The three sisters had turned into giggling schoolgirls when they approached the magically sealed scroll. Runes and seals were released with the flick of a wrist, and the Lilith Sisters were all smiling as the scroll opened to reveal its content.
Their happy expressions gradually disappeared as they progressed, turning into sour, bitter masks. Morrigan stepped slightly back and Astaroth released a long-drawn sigh.
Lilith softly punched Astaroth in the shoulder. "You're answering that one."
"SEEEEEEEEXOOOOOO!"
A whole dimension away, an impossibly curvy nude succubus covered in tattoos and a blond nine-tailed fox were staring at each other in a contest of will in a laboratory. A man was currently stuck in a large glass tube, frantically striking the glass wall to free himself even as his voice reached the two monsters. The kitsune grimaced.
"Dear Minagi. You never discriminated again men, no matter their age, their body type, their faith, or their behavior. He is looking for a legendary succubus. His very last vision before his soul got transferred was that of Astaroth. And yet you somehow decide to deny him?"
Minagi tilted her head and smiled. "I have no obligation to please anyone. I simply do the men I want when I feel like it. And right now, I'm certainly not feeling him."
"May I safely ask when do you feel that your current perspective on him is bound to change?"
"Mmmh…" Minagi looked at the man with an enigmatic little smirk. "One day. Maybe. To be honest, I feel like he's simply too desperate to deserve me."
"Of all times, you decide that now is a good opportunity to change that and develop a standard?!" Tamamo No Mae groaned. "As far as I know, you always whored yourself out to anything with a pulse!"
"SEEEEEXOOOOOOOO!"
"I only offer my skills to anyone as long as they understand the concept of pleasure." She pointed at the man. "And this one does not desire but demands my company. He sincerely thinks he is owed the pleasure only legendary succubi can offer. It is obvious he wouldn't appreciate anything my body would do to him. Henceforth, I shall refuse him."
"You're just being a contrarian bitch."
Minagi shrugged. "That's the way you see it. However, I fail to see why me rejecting him is an issue. Isn't he one more prey for you? You should just be happy to feast on his soul."
"He was one of mother's envoys! He was a perfectly reasonable man, a competent messenger, and a smart strategist! And after the soul transfer, nothing of that remains! He's just a worldly mass of unbridled desire, just like you! And now I have to imprison him before anyone else see them in that sorry state!"
"SEEEEXOOOOOO!"
"SHUT THE FUCK UP!"
Talismans appeared all over Sam, completely paralyzing him.
"uhoooo…"
"I understand why you don't want him to be seen by mother or Saja in his current state… but from what you say, I understand that the problem lies within the soul fusion, doesn't it?"
"Don't. Get Me. Started. On this. I'm sure for a fact that Astaroth had a hand in this mess in the first place! It is your responsibility to fix this!"
"Relax… it was just a little jest! I already asked my cute little daughters for mor information on the matter, they should answer soon."
Tamamo sneered. "You're really the only one placing any hope on them."
A magical scroll appeared in the hands of Minagi. "And here already comes the answer! I knew it would come. I trust my subordinates unlike a certain someone…"
Minagi unwrapped the scroll. While her smile didn't leave her face, her fist closed and trembled. Meanwhile, Tamamo started fanning herself in self-satisfaction.
"Your cute little subordinates are using a lot of words to say that he was just an unfortunate perverted shmuck in that world. Oh well… since I'm supposed to be busy as all hell, I suppose you wouldn't say anything if he suffered from a teleportation error and ended somewhere in Hiruko's domain or Kanon's little garden? That way, we won't have to face mother's wrath or Saja's mockeries."
"Not at all, dear sister. Not. At. All."
"Ewww, there's no way I'm touching that! I'm a fine gourmet, you know!"
"What the fuck is that guy?! I'm not going to risk an intoxication to clean your fuck up!"
"No. Just no. His sole punishment will be a banishment. Don't throw your trash at me ever again."
"SEEEEEEEEXOOOOOOOOOOOOO!"
In the Monster Lord's Castle, Alipheese was holding her face in her hands, trying to conceal the scene in front of her in hope that it would disappear. The large purple, overly feminine lamia was looking utterly exhausted. On her side, Saja was looking down on Tamamo and Minagi who were both kneeling in a mix of respect and shame. She could mostly feel their shame though. On their side, Sam was standing in chain, screaming even as he tried to step toward Minagi.
"UHOOOOOOO! SUCCUPUSSY BEST PUSSY!"
"Do you care to explain me why my most trusted human advisor turned into a single-minded beast clamoring for your company?"
Minagi answered without looking up. "His soul got transferred from another world, and they fused as it should. His personality was not expected to be completely overwritten altogether."
"Very well. Given the situation, I will ask you to restore him to a working condition by any means necessary, starting by answering his request immediately. Saja will make sure that this order is followed. You are all dismissed."
Tamamo refrained from grinning in front of everyone while Saja flapped her wings, also dissatisfied with being given the duty to watch her sister copulate. As the three Ancestors crossed the hallways with the still imprisoned man in tow, Minagi called out to Tamamo.
"Say, dear sister… I suppose you wouldn't mind setting up one of your illusion to give that man what he wants instead?"
"SEXO FUCKA MEGA SUCCUPUSSY!"
Tamamo turned and fanned herself, grinning. "Sorry sister, but as the human adage says: in your dreams!"
Tamamo No Mae teleported away, leaving the two other Ancestors alone. Saja coldly addressed Minagi.
"She has a point."
"Why? Is it somehow my responsibility that the favorite advisor of the Dark Goddess is a pervert who actively searched for his death in another world? Is it my fault that he met a pathetic death in front of Astaroth?"
"No, not this time, you and your daughters did nothing wrong per se. I was thinking about the dream aspect." In front of Minagi's confused expression, she continued. "You have influencing skills over dreams that even Ilias used to envy. So do your daughters. Why didn't any of you just start an erotic dream? You wouldn't even need to sustain it, his mind would have filled the blanks automatically."
Minagi raised a finger, ready to rebuke Saja. Then, to her growing horror, she realized she had no argument to counter Saja's idea. Her daughters should have thought about it. She should have thought about it. They all could have done it. And the issue would have been swept under the rug with Tamamo none the wiser. They all had been too proud to think about it.
"…Is it too late for me to follow your suggestion?"
Saja somberly nodded. The orders of the Dark Goddess were rare, they were to be followed with the utmost seriousness and alacrity. Minagi's shoulders slumped in defeat.
"Fuck meeeeee…"
"SEEEEEEEXOOOOOO! UHOOOOOO!"
"That will be his pleasure."
