Dark Fantasy Normalized

20 – Succubus

[Title: Does anyone know why this is happening ㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠㅠ]

Content:

[Photo] This was the original party composition

[Photo] This is the current party composition

Why is this happening?

Why did the heroine suddenly leave the party?

And why has her affection level reset and become indifferent?

– : Well, you should have done better…

– : Did you check your deal with the heroine?

– [Author] : Why would I do that, you crazy person

– : You should have approached her moderately;;

– : After our running meeting, I asked her to have a meal together, and she said she couldn’t come from tomorrow

– [Author] : What the hell, I didn’t do anything

– : That’s it, you didn’t do anything, so her affection level reset

– : Women are difficult…

– : If you approach them, they don’t like it, and if you don’t touch them, they don’t like it either, what should we do?

– : They just don’t like us

– : Our life is just a dark fantasy

– [Author] : No, my head is getting hot, isn’t there a proper answer?

– [Author] : If the heroine’s affection level doesn’t recover, I’ll have to start over from the beginning

– : Did you ride a carriage near Bondales?

– [Author] : Bondales? How did you know? I was just finishing farming in Hyern and moving to the next area

– : Was there a golden sun b*stard in the carriage?

– : Ah ㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋㅋ

– [Author]: I don’t know, I just started camping;

– : Right, lololol you got ‘Eroned’ lololol

– [Author]: What the hell is Eron

– : It’s a random event that happens when you ride a carriage near Bondales

If there’s a female character with low mental magic resistance in the carriage, there’s a certain chance she’ll be mind-controlled

– : Sometimes it happens to male characters too lol

– : Why the hell would they mind-control a male character

– : It’s not dark fantasy, it’s brown fantasy;;

– : I was curious so I looked it up, and the conditions are crazy lol If the female character resists the control, they get pissed and control the male character instead to piss off the female character

– : It’s a politically correct Golden Sun..

– : The nasty thing about Eron is that if the player rides alone as a female character, the event doesn’t trigger

– : He’s got one hell of a conviction… Won’t even look at you without the NTRALAL mark…

– : Even a vegan wouldn’t be that strict lol but it’s kind of admirable

-[Author]: No way lololol

-[Author]: [Photo] Look at this Golden Sun b*stard protecting him when I try to kill him lololol

-[Author]: He even offered all the items I gave him lololololol

-[Author]: I’m done with this

*

[There were signs]

[“Why are you suddenly yelling!?”]

[“I’m not yelling, it’s because you didn’t answer me-“]

[“Couldn’t you think of talking to me later?”]

[It was the first time]

[She looked at him with that face]

[“What?”]

[“You’re talking about Mr. Eron. I’m listening intently, why are you interrupting? You’re just going to say something trivial anyway.”]

[“W-what? Why are you talking like that!?”]

[“There you go, yelling again. So unrefined… Whatever. Just get to the point. Can’t you see Mr. Eron is paying attention to us?”]

[“Ah. I’m fine. Surely it must be something important. Please, don’t mind me, go ahead and talk. We’re comrades, right?”]

[“You’re so kind… So, what is this important thing?”]

[It was the first time]

[She had looked at someone else with such an expression]

[“I wanted to discuss who would take the night watch tonight…”]

[“…Annoying. Was that all you wanted to talk about? If it’s that important, why don’t you take the watch?”]

[“I took it last night.”]

[“Then, shall we both take the watch tonight?”]

[“What!? No! It’s my duty, you don’t have to help, Eron!”]

[“No, I can’t just sit back and relax while a lady is working hard.”]

[“How… How can you be so different…”]

[“Now that we’ve decided on the night watch, shall we move on to the next topic- Ah, maybe we should change our location?”]

[It was the first time]

[Seeing her eyes so unfocused]

[It was as if she was entranced by something]

[She wasn’t the only one]

[Everyone in the group was acting as if they were entranced by him]

[Except for herself]

[It felt like being left alone]

[She thought it was an illusion]

[She thought it would get better with time]

[…Not knowing that disaster had already struck]

*

Beautiful appearance? Good.

Add a friendly personality to that? Even better.

They brighten up the atmosphere just by being there.

A man with a beauty more fitting to be described as ‘beautiful’ rather than ‘handsome’, Eron actively led the conversation, and the atmosphere on the carriage quickly became lively.

“I originally planned to find a merchant carriage heading to Bondales and take on the escort job, but they were all taken. In the end, instead of earning money during the journey, I ended up losing it.”

“No wonder you seemed upset, so that’s what happened. When I first saw you all, I thought you were mercenaries.”

“Oh, mercenaries? Eron! I’m offended! How could you mistake us for such uncouth people?”

They introduced themselves as the ‘Marik Party’, adventurers based in Bondales.

As Marik mentioned, they were in a very bad mood when they boarded the carriage for some reason.

Iron and leather armor.

Well-maintained armament and an abundance of discomfort created a sense of discord without hesitation.

But now, they were facing Aaron with a bright smile.

To them, Aaron was a charming figure who naturally evoked goodwill-

Not just because he was handsome.

“Now it’s my turn to ask questions, right? Mr. Aaron, what brings you to Bondales?”

“Well, my acquaintance is hosting a social gathering, and they wanted to introduce me to the attendees.”

“A social gathering… Could it be, nobility-“

“Not really, it’s just a gathering of like-minded friends from the city.”

“… So, not all of them, but some nobles will attend?”

“Probably. Considering the nature of their business- I think there will be more nobles than commoners.”

“…”

The adventurers’ eyes sparkled at Aaron’s words.

Longing for high society. Awe. And, anticipation.

Now is the time.

The adventurers cautiously voiced the thoughts they had about Aaron from the beginning.

“Seeing that you are close with such a person- you must be a noble too, Mr. Aaron-…”

“Haha, a noble? Do I look that impressive?”

If he were a noble, there would be no reason for him to travel between cities in such a shabby carriage alone.

His attire was also rather plain for a noble.

Moreover, if he were a noble, he wouldn’t treat adventurers so casually.

…Nevertheless, Marik and his party had already made up their minds to some extent.

Aaron is a noble.

At the very least, he is a young master with a high status equivalent to nobility.

After all, not all nobles are the same.

In this vast world, it wouldn’t be strange for there to be at least one noble like Aaron, who is frugal and treats adventurers without pretense.

Most of all, that splendid appearance.

The atmosphere of ease and confidence.

If he isn’t a noble, who would be called a noble?

“So, is it not?”

“Well~”

“Well, let’s leave it at that. Mr. Aaron- no, no, Mr. Aaron seems to have his own circumstances.”

“Haha, this is quite awkward for me. Should I say, as expected of an adventurer?”

“An adventurer… Did something happen?”

“A friend of mine once said, the hardest part of running a business was dealing with adventurers. They’re smarter and more perceptive than most merchants, and talking to them feels like it’s draining your blood – at the time, I didn’t understand what he meant, but now, talking to Mr. Marik, I think I get it.”

“Hahaha! No, really. I didn’t mean to drain your blood, Mr. Aaron.”

From that point on, Marik’s party’s interest and affection towards Aaron became noticeably clearer.

Everyone looked at Aaron with sparkling eyes, paying attention to his every move.

It was as if the carriage had become his own.

Seeing them like that, Aaron smiled inwardly.

Heh.

Unconsciously, a bright smile appeared on his face.

“Yes? Mr. Aaron, what did you just-“

“Oh, it’s nothing. Just a silly thought.”

Aaron gently covered his mouth with his hand.

Behind his hand, his mouth twisted into a sinister curve.

It was a vile smile that no one could have imagined from the Aaron they had seen so far.

This was Aaron’s true self.

Aaron was thoroughly enjoying this moment.

Seeing these fools completely open their hearts, deceived by his appearance.

More than anything-

“So, Miss Catherine, are you and Mr. Marik in a relationship?”

“What!? No, that’s-“

“Hahaha!!! Marik, you’re in big trouble. Catherine’s eyes are completely heart-shaped!”

Seeing a woman forget the man she already had feelings for, just by looking at him.

‘Inferior and ugly creatures…’

These moments that reinforced his thoughts were especially precious to Aaron.

Now, all that was left was to wait for the seeds he had planted to bear fruit.

They hadn’t realized it themselves, but they were already under Aaron’s control.

The power of fascination.

Aaron had planned to liberate them the moment this captivating power fully blossomed.

Those inferior beings – limited to the men, that is.

And to take the woman in front of those who had regained their senses.

To instill a sense of defeat in those inferior beings and to savor the extreme pleasure of bloodshed.

“…”

At that moment.

Aaron’s attention shifted elsewhere.

“By the way, you two haven’t said a word since earlier.”

“Sorry. Are we being too noisy?”

“Don’t be like that, let’s have a chat together. How rare is it to have a chance to talk with someone like Mr. Aaron here.”

Malik’s group spoke to the other passengers.

A pair of man and woman who seemed to be traveling together. They hadn’t said a single word since they first exchanged names with Aaron.

In a place where everyone was chatting, they remained silent-

Wearing plain gray robes with hoods pulled up and heads bowed, they paradoxically stood out the most.

“Shall we?”

The man replied.

But Aaron’s gaze was fixed on the woman.

“…”

Aaron remembered the woman’s face he had briefly encountered earlier.

He had seen many noblewomen and young ladies, but it was the first time he had seen a woman as delicate and mysterious as her.

Aaron felt his lips and tongue dry up.

But he must not be anxious.

First, he needed to understand the relationship between that woman and the man.

“Did you say your name was Lysir? What brings you to Bondales, Ms. Lysir?”

“I have various errands, but – let’s just say it’s to broaden my magical knowledge for now.”

Oh?

Malik’s group looked at Lysir in surprise.

They continued the conversation on Aaron’s behalf.

“Ms. Lysir, are you a magician?”

“Yes, though it’s still a long way to go before I can confidently say that. For now, I’m just striving to walk the path of magic. I figured there’s no other way to make a living.”

“Ugh- Why would you say something like that-“

“You’re quite an amusing person.”

“…?”

Eron felt a sense of discord as he watched them converse so amicably.

They were showing interest in someone inferior, right in front of him.

It wasn’t some petty arrogance.

Marik and his companions were currently under the influence of a charm.

Though the power wasn’t complete, it wasn’t unstable either.

Normally, they wouldn’t have been able to show interest in anyone other than Eron.

Eron realized belatedly.

‘The power… has disappeared?’

The charm that had been implanted in them had vanished before he knew it.

“Everyone, instead of that, why don’t you talk with me? It seems like Mr. Rishir wants to rest-“

“Oh- is that so? Mr. Rishir, have we been bothering you-“

“No. It’s fine. I’m already sitting and leaning back, how could I rest more here? Well, unless you want me to lie on the floor, which I could do.”

“No- Mr. Rishir… are you really a wizard? I’ve never seen a wizard as unpretentious as you in my life…-“

“It just means I still have a long way to go.”

“…Hahaha! What are you talking about?”

“I never thought I’d laugh at a wizard’s joke…”

Even when Eron spoke, Marik and his companions continued their conversation with Rishir.

Bondalos was not only a city of adventurers but also home to many wizards.

As adventurers of Bondalos, Marik and his companions knew how troublesome wizards could be.

Their eccentricity and arrogance were comparable to that of any noble.

But look at Rishir now.

There wasn’t a trace of eccentricity or arrogance.

He even seemed polite and humble.

Moreover, his presence was as extraordinary as Eron’s.

Though he didn’t have the dazzling appearance that would capture people’s attention like Eron, there was a natural dignity in his demeanor that ordinary people couldn’t possess.

Was it because of his glossy brown hair?

Could it be because of her alabaster-white skin?

Or perhaps because of her eyes, which held a vivid blue?

Maybe, it was due to that peculiar accent.

Where had he heard such an accent before?

Marik’s eyes widened as he retraced his memories.

“Um, Mr. Rishir- just out of curiosity…”

A trembling voice.

“Are you, by any chance, from the Rishir family… or, should I say, the Rishir… household?”

“I cannot disclose the name of the family.”

“…Why is that?”

“Because I am an illegitimate child.”

“…Puhahahaha!!!”

Marik’s party burst into laughter in unison.

They took Rishir’s claim of being an illegitimate child as a joke.

It was only natural, for what kind of illegitimate child would openly declare themselves as such with a smile like Rishir’s?

Feelings of inferiority and a compensatory mentality.

Illegitimate children often behaved more arrogantly and stubbornly than regular nobles when dealing with commoners.

They thoroughly hid the fact that they were illegitimate, and if they were acknowledged by the family, they would assert the family’s authority.

“If you laugh like that, I might get a little hurt.”

Rishir was the complete opposite.

“Don’t you hear from other wizards that you’re a bit peculiar? Or amusing, perhaps.”

“Well, I think I’ve heard something along those lines.”

As a result, Marik concluded that Rishir was not an illegitimate child.

Then what was he? A noble?

A noble and a wizard?

But with such a personality?

Is that even possible?

The curiosity in Marik’s eyes grew even stronger.

“Are you two traveling together?”

“Ah, actually, we have one more companion. But for some reason, we’ve been temporarily separated.”

“Is that so? By any chance, where did you learn magic?”

“By a stroke of luck, I met an excellent teacher-“

“By any chance, is the person next to you also a magician…?”

“She’s as strange as a magician, so it’s best to keep your distance.”

“…”

“Ahahahaha!! I’ll keep that in mind, yes!”

The atmosphere in the carriage became lively again.

Even more so than when Marik’s party was dealing with Aaron.

“…”

Aaron looked at them with a displeased expression.

Could it be that the power of fascination disappeared because of ‘that’?

‘…No.’

No. Aaron was also someone who wielded the power of magic.

From what Aaron could feel, the magical power of the one called Rishir was nothing significant.

It was far too weak to break the power of fascination.

The same went for the woman next to him.

Aaron couldn’t feel any magical power from her.

This meant two things.

Either her magical power was too faint, or it was too vast.

Aaron, who was looking at the realm of the 4th rank, thoroughly denied the latter possibility.

Then what is it?

Why is my power of fascination-

In fact, it didn’t matter now.

Marik, as well as his lover Catherine, had their attention stolen by Rishir.

Leaving Aaron, who was right in front of them, behind.

It was something Aaron particularly couldn’t tolerate.

“By the way, you all are adventurers, right?”

Above all, that accent was the most annoying.

‘That scoundrel, is he really not a noble?’

Aaron, who put effort into appearing as a noble in the eyes of others, could tell.

How aristocratic the intonations and manners that Rishir is casually displaying right now.

Inferiority. Or perhaps, a sense of defeat.

Before Eron could confront his own ugly emotions, he extended his hand to Rishir.

“Mr. Rishir. You’re a magician, I see. Actually, I’m also on the path of magic – may I ask which school you belong to?”

To find fault and belittle him.

Furthermore, to dominate him with the power of fascination and reaffirm his superiority over that inferior being.

Rishir grasped his hand.

“School – well, I’m not sure.”

Eron’s lips twitched as he hid a vile smile.

It was at that moment when he was about to draw upon the power of fascination.

“?

Eron looked down at his hastily withdrawn hand with a dazed expression.

The radiance held by Eron’s golden hair gradually faded.

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[There is a peculiar presence nearby]

[The distance to the target is too close]

[The target’s influence is too strong]

[Attributes will permanently decrease]

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■Eron

Level: 19 ＞ 18

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