Ooh, Julia, eh?
'Julia. It's been a while.
Mr. Scott. And Nick. It's been a while.


　He bows his head in a bow.


　Lieutenant Scott Bates, who was with me in my old unit. And Ensign Nick Bream, with whom I've known for some time. Both of them are here in the First Containment City, since they were on the mission. And I've heard that they're working in Areas 8, 9, and 10 now...


　Today, I was responsible for cleaning up the surrounding demons in Area 8. However, this is just a nominal story, and in reality, it also doubles as an inspection. Nowadays, each area is warded, of course, not as strong as the warded city, but supplies and other things are being sent to the area, and it has become possible to live reasonably well.


　It will be possible to work overnight and there is almost no inconvenience. I'm sure it's already on par with the other areas of the Boundary City, except for the shabby exterior and the fact that the only people in the room are the antimagicians.


''So what's Yuria doing?''

　Nick asks me that, and I decide to answer honestly.

It's a mission to hunt demons, but there weren't many to begin with. I guess I'm just wandering around the various areas right now.
So that's what we did, Nick.
'Yeah. Julia, actually, me and Scott are in the same boat. As a matter of fact, even we as lieutenants don't have time for this situation right now... the people who are actually building the area are the lower-ranking anti-magicians, and we didn't want to take that away from them.
Wow. I know the feeling so well. I'd like to help you, but I'm weirdly afraid to...
''Well, in Julia's case, she's already at the top of the special class of anti-magicians. I heard, I heard it was a big gold star in this operation?


　I reply with a bitter smile as Scott-san pokes me in the shoulder.


''No, well I was indeed the one who destroyed the target, but it was actually because of everyone's help...''
'Hahaha!　Well, I knew Julia would say that, man. I was in the same squad before, and you seem to be the same as ever!
'Mr. Scott you're right, well yes. It doesn't matter how high up the ladder you are, you're still going to do what you do.


　And the three of us walked between areas, chatting about various things. The three of us had some spare time on our hands, so the conversation was reasonably lively, but we found something strange on the way.


Hmm?　What's that?
Huh?
What the hell is...


　The three of them looked at each other. It was a bush. It was just a nondescript bush. Although it has been invaded by twilight and dyed purple-black, it is no different from the usual landscape. The only difference is that there is something........round there.


'Hey........isn't that an ass?'
Yeah.
'Yes. That's what it looks like to me ... do you want to dig it out anyway?


　Then I came closer, and when I grabbed its hips, not its buttocks, but its hips deep inside, I pulled it out to this side as it was.


"Squeezing...!


　The one who came out with such a strange voice........wasn't human.

　It had pink hair that was curled up in curls, and its clothes were torn in places, or maybe it was that way from the beginning, so much so that its skin was completely visible. Plus it has large horns on its head and even a wagging tail. The tip is shaped like a heart, and it is twitching in a strange way.


''Is this........a succubus?''
I've never seen... hey, Nick. You've never seen anything like it.
I've read about it in the literature, but this is the first time I've ever seen it in person, isn't it?


　The three of us begin to analyze it. I also deploy Twilight Sight and see through the components of the succubus.


　--I see. There's no doubt about it. This elemental form, as well as its inherent domain, the Personal Field, are definitely subhuman. And judging by its external characteristics, it's probably a succubus.


　I came to that conclusion.


''Hmm........there you are.......where am I!


　He seemed to wake up as he left the pulled out succubus in its place and observed it.


'You're awake,'
You're up.
Surprisingly small.


　In the meantime we decided to do a live feed and watch it. I could have captured it right here, but I wanted to try to interact with it first.


'Huh?　What?　Could it be human?!
'Well, well I'm human, but are you a succubus?'
'Humph!　Yes!　I'm Katherine the Succubus!　She's one of the candidates for queen of the hour!
Oh, I see....the queen. It's an interesting ecosystem. Can we consider a queen to be the one who rules the succubus?
Yeah, hey, you.
Yes, what is it?
'Isn't my magic working on everything?'
'Oh I'm sorry. I was unconsciously resisting.
What?


　Yes. This succubus. It was attacking me with magic while I was talking to it. But it's not an aggressive one, and as far as I can see in the Twilight Sight, it's definitely a mental interference magic.


　Could this be the magic called "Charm" that I've heard rumors about?


''Wow, my Charms [Charms] don't work!
"Oh. It was a charm, after all. The only race that uses it is succubus, so I'm learning a lot.
That Uriah guy is in full analysis mode.
Let's just sit back and enjoy the ride.
Yeah.


　So it seems that the two of them chose to watch in complete silence, so I'll take care of them for now.


'Wait ... wait a minute. Good thing.........wait.......wait........wait!


　Instantly, the succubus began to move at an uncommon speed.

　The speed of its escape is as expected of a sub-human. It's a speed that is difficult for a human to achieve.

　However..........


''Oops........wait a minute. I'm not going to be violent, okay?
'Huh!　Sigh...!　Wait a minute, you're really human!
...It's hard to define exactly what that means, but I'd like to be human as a species.


　


'Huh.........Seriously?　How can humans be so powerful?　That's not what I'm talking about...
I'm sorry... so can I ask you a question?
'Oh!　Could it be that you are going to........attack me!
What?
What are three men going to do to me?
No. I mean ... as an ecosystem, aren't you the one who attacks?
'That's when the Charm works!　I'll just have to give in to a monster like you...................ouch!　You look so sweet, and what you do is so outrageous!　But you may forgive your body, but you don't forgive your mind!　And it's a bit scary to do it out there... and...
'Well. Wait. I just want to talk to you. At any rate, you don't have any hostile intentions, do you?
No but, well, I'm a succubus so why don't you catch me and torture me or something?


　The succubus looks at me with concern. To reassure her here, a kind word........


'Hey Julia. Aren't you going to torture me like you usually do?　That's your monopoly, isn't it?
'Gee!　I knew it!　I'm going to be raped, uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!
Hey, Mr. Scott!　You don't need to say anything else!
'Hahaha!　I'm sorry, I'm sorry!　That succubus is kind of funny!
'Gyaaahhhhhh!　Oh no!　I don't want to dissipate my purity in this place... good, good, good, good, good, good, good!


　I struggled to chase after the fleeing succubus. Or rather, it was already too much trouble, so I decided to restrain it with magic and even physically bind it with a rope by leaning on top of it. I'm sure it's no use trying to talk to her and tell her it's going to be okay.

　As I'm holding her reluctantly with the rope, I hear a familiar voice in my ear.


'Oh, it's not Julia.'
Miss Julia?
'Julia?　I mean...what?


　The three people who came there were the senior, Princess Liane and Shelly.


''No!　I'm going to be raped, uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu!


　I'm the one who gets on the horse and ties her up with the rope, which she doesn't want to do.

　Yeah ......................out.