Chap 15: Investigation of Succubus Country—Or Rather, a Family Trip

“Is it Succubus Country?”

“I heard there have been multiple cases of people, mainly men, disappearing after being dispatched there.”

I called Guruga and Horus into the room to report about the meeting.

“So, why don’t we take this request on our own?”

“I’m fine with it, but… why?”

“If men are disappearing, there’s a possibility they’re being held captive somewhere. Besides, I think it would be more efficient if we, as men, went.”

“If men are the target, we could intentionally get caught to gather information about the current situation.”

“I see! That’s a great idea!”

“Master, I’ll go too.”

“Then let’s keep it a secret from the female members and depart tomorrow.”

Wait, we were supposed to be discussing this…

“This country is quite large, isn’t it?”

“Indeed. It’s quite abundant.”

“Yuma-chan, Ally-chan, make sure to hold onto your sister’s hand, okay?”

“Yes!”

“Mm.”

“Oh, that accessory over there is so cute!”

“Alma-chan, you can’t go there!”

Why are the female members here?

I look at Guruga and Horus, but they pretend not to notice.

In the end, all the guild members ended up coming.

“Well, this feels more like a family trip than an investigation.”

Ten people is definitely too many. And everyone except me is stunningly attractive, making us stand out even more.

“Isn’t it nice to relax with the guild members like this once in a while?”

“Lulsiera, didn’t you attend the guild meeting with me yesterday? This is supposed to be an investigation, after all.”

“Leave it to me, Kuro-sama. If anything happens, we can just destroy this whole country.”

“Don’t say scary things so casually. And besides, if it’s Fel, she could probably do it easily, which is even scarier.”

“I’m honored to receive your praise.”

“Well, I wasn’t really praising you or anything.”

Sometimes Lulsiera and Fel have these moments where their heads are a bit off.

The Succubus Country looked almost identical to a town where humans live, with rows of stone houses and streets stretching out.

“By the way, this country is quite interesting.”

I murmur as I look around.

When I say “interesting,” I’m not referring to the cityscape or the atmosphere of this country.

“Everyone understands, right?”

Everyone nods in response to my words.

Since the moment we entered this country, a small amount of magical power has been gradually draining away. In other words, it has already begun from the moment we stepped foot in this country.

As we were walking, someone approached us.

“Um, you handsome gentlemen over there.”

“Would you like to play together?”

With two horns and a tail, and although their wings weren’t currently visible, wearing revealing clothing is a characteristic unique to that species. They were succubi.

Several succubi began to surround us.

“Eek~ ♡ Such wonderful muscles! Do you work out?”

“Do you have a girlfriend or something?”

Guruga and Horus, surrounded by the succubi, looked bewildered, or rather, had unpleasant expressions on their faces. And among the male members, I was the only one not being approached.

I guess they wouldn’t bother talking to a suspicious guy wearing a mask. It makes me sad once again.

“So, this is a talent you’re born with.”

Oh, goddess, no matter how many cheat abilities you give me, if I don’t have a handsome face, it’s all meaningless. Having a good-looking face means winning everything in this world.

(TL/N:-Poor MC)

“That…,”

“Hmm?”

I turned around when someone called out to me, and there stood a succubus girl.

“If you like, please take this…”

Blushing, she handed me a piece of paper. It was a thin sheet of paper.

“Ah, thank you…?”

I impulsively accepted what was offered to me. Then the girl ran off.

Wait, what was that all about? Did she come to tease me, the unpopular me? Is this her way of saying “Wipe away your tears”?

“What did you receive, Kuro-kun?”

“A piece of paper.”

I flipped it over, and there was something written on it.

“Succubus Festival?”

“What’s this… It says, ‘We’re holding a festival in the main square to commemorate the 50th anniversary.’ Sounds interesting!”

A festival, huh? A succubus festival… Well, I have to go!

“Everyone, I’m thinking of checking out this Succubus Festival. Is that okay?”

Showing them the paper, everyone nodded in agreement.

“Oh, Master!”

“Wait up!”

Ignoring the pleas for help from Guruga and Horus, we headed towards the festival.

***

From a building near the central square, a succubus looked down upon the people.

“Lord Yarimar, I sense a massive amount of magical energy from the adventurers who have just entered.”

A low-ranking succubus knelt before the succubus known as Yarimar, delivering the report.

“I see. Shall we detain them, then?”

“Yes, I will make the necessary preparations immediately.”

Upon receiving the instructions, the succubus left the room.

“This is going to be enjoyable once again. Hehe.”

Gazing at Kuro and the others who had arrived at the central square, Yarimar wore a sinister smile.