The Hero Became a Succubus! - Chapter 35

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Chapter 35

As soon as the guards moved to apprehend Kanae, a horde of skeletons came to his defense. Edina and Arenade put themselves in front of him with their own spells at the ready.

"Resisting only further adds credence to your guilt," the female elven mage said.

"More like you're full of shit. There's no way you can know if Kanae's a succubus, and there's no way in three hells we're letting you take her!" Edina growled.

"Yeah! Where's your proof? How do we know you're not a demon. Huh?" Arenade sassed the guards back.

Touched by his party's actions, Kanae felt a pang of guilt tug at his heart. He had no idea what caused them to suspect he was a succubus, but if the jig was up and there was no way out of this, then the least he could do to save Edina and Arenade was to pretend he had them charmed. That way, neither of them would be charged for aiding a succubus.

"We have proof," one of the guards said.

The other pointed directly at Kanae and exclaimed, "You're being accused as a succubus because of how much you sleep around!"

"Eh?!" Everyone in the adventurer's hall uttered at once.

Kanae was quickly turning red in the face. From many of the men came hard stares that burned into him.

"Th-That's not a good enough reason! I…" Kanae chewed on his lower lip. "I just like having sex!"

The outburst only served to draw a different, more lascivious stares from people in the hall. Even his two party members turned around and made a face at him.

A bunch of footsteps clamored downstairs. The adventurers, still in a state of undress, that Kanae had sex with last night came tumbling down.

"She's not a succubus!"

"Yeah! But she might as well be!"

"Kanae's just a horny woman!"

"There's nothing wrong with being a slut!"

They said all sorts of embarrassing things, thinking it would support Kanae's case.

"You guys aren't helping!" Kanae retorted.

"That's enough!" the elf shouted in a commanding voice, silencing the peanut gallery. "Kanae has only been accused. She shall stand trial to determine her guilt or innocence. I urge you to come quietly."

If a fight were to break out, then it would hurt Arenade and Edina's reputation. Those two have been too good to him, and he didn't want them to suffer any mistakes he had made.

"Fine. I'll go," Kanae said.

"What?!" Both of his party members whipped around, their faces filled with astonishment.

"You can't," Edina said. "I won't let them take you!"

"Who's going to help me defeat the demon lord?" Arenade cried, shaking his shoulders.

"It's not a foregone conclusion. I'm going to go prove my innocence." He winked.

Edina was the first to relent by unsummoning her undead minions. Arenade was more reluctant to let him go, but after gazing into each other's eyes, she finally backed away. Without his friends in the way, Kanae turned himself into the authorities and had cuffs put onto his wrists.

"We'll find a way to get you out from our end, too!" Edina raced out of the hall as he was being led into a carriage. "You're not leaving us that easily!"

Kanae sat uncomfortably between both guards, who wore heavy plate armor. Sitting across from him was the elven mage, staring hard at him as if peering into his soul. Everything would be alright. Once let out, all he needed to do was charm the right people.

However, he became unsettled when the carriage rode past the city guard's barracks where the dungeons were and out of Orturic.

"Am I not being locked up?" Kanae asked.

No one answered. He saw a sigil on the mage's wrists and thought against trying to charm his way out of this situation. Waiting for an opportunity was his best bet.

They eventually arrived at a manor in the outskirts of Orturic and pulled up in front of a fountain encircled by a stone promenade, of which was framed by arching bushes and waist-high walls of shrubberies. Two beautiful and colorful orchards beset both sides of the manor itself where harpy workers were picking fruits into baskets.

Kanae was led out of the carriage and up the steps to the three-story manor. A finely dressed human butler opened the door for them, revealing a cozy yet extravagant interior. The vestibule was directly in front of a large set of stairs, and at the very top was a portly man a few years over his prime. He wore a blue and gold garb that was befitting someone of noble status.

"Is this the succubus?" the man asked.

"Yes, Duke Kroenig," the guards answered together.

This man was the duke? Kanae was in more danger than he thought. However, just like with the mayor of Orturic, he only needed to find an opportunity to be alone with him, then let the charm spell work its magic.

"I think you might have made a mistake," Kanae said. "I'm not a succubus. I swear!"

The elven mage walked to the front of Kanae and scoffed. "There's no point in hiding it. Greater Dispel!"

A wave of magic undid Kanae's Human Form, and his succubus features were in full view for all to see. Those who were around us, the guards and servants, gasped at the sight of him. The jig really was up, and now he was panicking. The only way to keep his identity hidden would be to charm the entire manor. His entire life in Orturic, possibly everywhere, was ruined.

"How exquisite…" Duke Kroenig breathed heavily that caused Kanae to shiver. "Bring her to my room."

Kanae was made to follow them upstairs until they reached a grand bedchamber. After which the guards removed his restraints and shut the door to leave them alone.

"Now, my sweet… We are finally alone…" The duke rubbed his hands together and licked his lips.

Oh, no, Kanae thought.

This was turning into one of those cliches. Duke Kroenig was an ugly bastard that was going to have his way with him.

Kanae gulped hard. His throat became especially parched even though his mouth salivated immensely. It was just like working at the adult store all over again, surrounded by strange men who lusted after him.

No! Now wasn't the time to be seduced by tropes.

"Charm!" Kanae casted the spell but it seemingly had no effect.

"Unfortunately, I am well prepared for such a thing with anti-magic. Can never be too careful." Duke Kroenig raised a hand with a ring on each finger, all likely enchanted items.

This was an all too familiar scenario. Having worked in a hentai DVD and doujin store, Kanae knew it was one of the most sought after genres. To think, coming to this world had made him a victim of the ugly bastard trope.

Was there no getting out of this? His spells were useless. Guards were all over the manor, so running away wasn't an option. Life as he knew it in this world might have come to an end for him. After all, his succubus identity has been revealed no less. Would the rest of his remaining life be spent as Duke Kroenig's personal sex toy?

With each step Kanae made to back away, the duke took one forward.

Kanae backed into the bed and fell onto it. "S-Stay back! I know how this works… You're going to turn me into your personal sex slave and use me everyday like a cocksleeve, aren't you? Parade me around the mansion like your pet, force me to take care of your morning wood, and have me wash your back to enact the trope of 'oh, you missed a spot' while waving your dick at me!"

By the time Kanae had finished, he was completely out of breath. Saying all that might have been a mistake because all that fantasizing only turned him on instead.

Duke Kroenig, however, was aback by the outburst. He blinked with a vacant expression on his face.

"I would never do such an uncouth thing to you!" the duke declared, immensely insulted that Kanae could conceive of that.

"Eh…? Then… but why else would you arrest a succubus?" Kanae asked.

"Hehehe… Well…" The duke giggled mischievously like a little boy as he opened a door in the back of the room, revealing a large walk-in closet. From there, he pulled out a rolling clothes rack lined with beautiful foreign dresses, costumes, and even lingerie. "What do you think? Incredible, yes? A collection worthy of praise!"

Although Kanae was drawn to all the fashionable clothing, a prick in the back of his head sent him recoiling. It was one thing for him to dress as a girl, but the image of Duke Kroenig dressed in any of these made him want to vomit.

"D-Don't tell me you're a pervert that likes to crossdress?" Kanae grimaced.

"No, not for me! These are for you! I want to see you dressed in all of these— any of these. Or if they don't please you, I have a personal tailor who can make you anything!" he eagerly explained.

Some of these dresses did look really nice…

Back on Earth, Kanae had to be mindful of his expenditures. It wasn't as though he had all the room in the world in that small apartment either. There were more here than he could have ever hoped to buy.

"No, I won't be fooled! You just want me to wear these so you can rape me in them, don't you?" Kanae accused the duke.

Duke Kroenig recoiled once again. "My lady, I would never touch a hair on you. Unless of course you want me to. I can brush, braid, and style your hair in any way you like!"

"So… Let me get this straight… You're really not expecting any sexual favors from me? A succubus whose whole shtick is to have sex with people? You had me arrested to… spoil me?" he asked.

Kanae couldn't believe what he was seeing or hearing. He was standing face to face with this world's biggest simp.

But what was this annoyed feeling? Somehow, it bothered Kanae that Duke Kroenig didn't want to have sex with him.

"Look, I'm flattered. I really am! But you had me arrested and accused of being a demon in public. I just want to go back to my friends," Kanae said.

"I will not stop you from walking out that door. Just laying eyes on you has been enough of a blessing." Duke Kroenig even opened the door for him, but there was clear apprehension in both his voice and body language. As though leaving would break the duke's heart. "But… if you stay, even for a short time, I will see to your needs met. Grand feasts, luxurious baths, massages from my most beautiful maids and most handsome servants. What do you say?"

If Kanae could leave whenever he wanted, then…

Maybe staying for a bit wouldn't be so bad. After all, getting some peace and quiet from his party would be a nice change of pace.

"Alright. I'll humor you with a stay," Kanae said, much to the duke's joy.

"I will have an incredible lunch prepared for you downstairs. In the meantime, please allow my maid to help you dress." Duke Kroenig beckoned to someone outside, and a tall cat girl with an almost regal countenance replaced him at the door.

The cat girl, dressed in a black and white maid outfit, entered the room and curtsied. She had long, curly brown hair down to her waist. A pair of relaxed heterochromatic eyes of amber and aquamarine gazed with matronly intent at him. Behind her, a tail with a mind of its own flicked back and forth.

"My, my. Aren't you a cutie? My name is Thedia. It is a pleasure to meet you." Thedia smiled and followed up with a wink that tugged on Kanae's heartstrings.

"I'm… I'm Kanae. Nice to meet you, too." Kanae gulped.

Thedia made circles around Kanae, and her tail rubbed against his inner thighs. She stopped behind his back and placed two two hands on his shoulders, all the while purring quietly like a kitten having found a toy.

"Let's get you dressed, shall we?" Thedia whispered.

With Thedia's help, Kanae was dressed in a beautiful white gown with gold embroidery and embedded jewelry. His eyes sparkled as he gazed into the mirror. The back even accommodated for his tail and wings, like it was meant to.

Together, they went downstairs to the dining chamber. Laid out on a long table was a wonderful feast, filled with fresh fruits and vegetables, roasted pork, sweet-smelling pastries, and a naked man and woman—

Wait. A naked man and woman?

Kanae rubbed his eyes, wondering if they were deceiving him.

Lying on top of the table were two naked humans. The man's erect cock was at full mast, and the woman was spread eagle with her crotch dripping wet. They also had various foods placed onto their bodies like a nyotaimori dinner.

Duke Kroenig sat at the head of the table with a big smile, and standing behind him were a number of servants, looking forward as if nothing was out of the ordinary. Thedia pulled out a seat adjacent to the duke and urged Kanae to take a seat.

"What's the matter?" the duke asked. "If humans are not to your liking, I shall fetch an elf or beastman to the table."

"You know what? How about you bring me that elf from earlier?" Kanae took the seat and asked.

"Elvira? At once!" He clapped his hands for a servant to fetch the elven mage named Elvira.

She came in haste to answer the duke's summons but didn't expect to be stripped naked and made to lie on the table in front of Kanae.

"Guh… This is so embarrassing…" Elvira whimpered.

"Not so tough, are you?" Kanae chided, enjoying the upper hand after the encounter at the adventurer's hall.

Elvira was a fair-skinned elf with a short, blonde bob that matched her carpet, and freckles on her cheeks. Although she was nowhere near as busty as Arenade or Lina, the small frame reminded Kanae of Edina's body.

And that turned him on.

Kanae used his tail to tease Elvira's pussy, painting the elf's light complexion a shade of red. Everytime she came close to climaxing, he would stop and let her rest. The frustration in her demeanor became very apparent, and she was soon desperate for sexual relief. Doing this brought Kanae more pleasure than eating the food on the table.

"I'm surprised at how obedient Elvira was, but how come no one is afraid of me being a succubus?" Kanae asked the duke who was gorging himself on a pie.

"Duke Kroenig makes it very obvious how much he likes succubi." Thedia giggled from the side.

"Aha… As embarrassing as it is, that I am. This is no secret to the subjects working in my manor. They have known for years my sentiments regarding sex demons. They are also very loyal because I treat them well, so you have little to fear about anyone ousting your identity here," Duke Kroenig explained.

"So, how did you find out I was a succubus anyway? I thought I was being really careful."

"You were." He nodded. "I had no idea a succubus existed in town, even more surprising that you are not a malevolent one. How I found out, well… that is among the reasons why I thought to bring you here. It isn't just because I wanted to treat you, dear Kanae."

Thedia twirled a finger in the air, signaling the servants and guards in the dining chamber to leave. Only her, the duke, Kanae, and Elvira who he was still teasing remained.

The atmosphere had grown tense.

Duke Kroenig wiped his hands on a napkin and slid a parchment to Kanae.

"Someone outside of Orturic sent me a letter, warning me that a person named Kanae Toyomi at the adventurer's hall is a succubus. It seems they wanted your identity leaked, and hoped that I, as duke, would get rid of you. I'm sure it is a coincidence, and it is likely that person doesn't know of my interests. As I mentioned before, everyone in this manor is fiercely loyal to me."

When Kanae read the contents of the letter, it did sound like someone was trying to get rid of him. He didn't recognize the handwriting. However, only a handful of people knew of his identity as a succubus. The most likely culprits were Estaline, Renya, and Will. But they should be on good terms with each other. So why?

"The whole arrest was just so that you can play along and tell me about this?" Kanae asked.

"Well, yes and… I did want to meet a succubus!" Duke Kroenig exclaimed.

Thedia giggled. "Ever since the duke was kidnapped and made a sex slave by a succubus, he hasn't been able to stop thinking about them."

"That's too much information I didn't need to know!"

Still, this was a problem. Who knew being doxxed was still a problem even in this world. Kanae was thankful that the letter landed in the hands of a succubus fanboy instead.

"There's one more thing I'd like to speak with you about. It is the biggest reason why I brought you here," Duke Kroenig said.

"What is it?" Kanae gulped, noting the serious shift in his tone.

"Orturic is in danger. I have reason to believe Demon Lord Charron has dispatched one of his lieutenants to come here as we speak. I've sent a magical telegram to the Knights of Colors, but they haven't returned my requests for help. It is a most inopportune timing as they are busy knighting a new candidate. With Estaline gone, that leaves you and your party as the highest levels in the city. I beg of you, as the duke of this domain, please help us," he pleaded.