[CH.21] Caught by a Pervert ②
In this world, the path of cultivation generally allows for only one choice: either become a warrior or a mage. It's rare for individuals to simultaneously practice both martial and magical arts. This is because cultivation demands single-minded focus, and investing effective time into one type of training leads to improvement in one's abilities. Trying to pursue both paths usually results in becoming a jack-of-all-trades, master of none.
Even for the most talented individuals, the choice of dual cultivation is uncommon. At most, they might acquire basic skills in another profession while primarily focusing on their main one.
However, for the demon race, time is not a constraint. The lifespan of an individual demon exceeds that of a human by a significant margin. Consequently, they can master one profession while still having time to delve into another.
For demons, being proficient in both magic and swordsmanship is not unusual. When the succubus picked up the holy sword, Kieran knew she intended to use swordsmanship against the knights outside.
【You're about to experience firsthand the feeling of personally slaying your own subordinates. Although my sword skills aren't exceptional, they should be sufficient against those foot soldiers.】
The succubus, with a slight smile on her lips, held the holy sword. This sword was a treasure of the Holy See, crafted from mithril and blessed by the Pope. Filled with the power of holy light, it was a natural enemy to demons, capable of scorching the skin upon contact. However, as the succubus gripped the sword now, though she felt the intense heat, it hadn't reached the point of burning.
【Hmph~ Our body is finally unafraid of mithril and holy light.】
The succubus's pointed ears perked up, capturing the approaching footsteps outside. Soon, the sound stopped at the doorway, seemingly preparing to break in.
However, the succubus wouldn't give them that chance. In the instant a knight used his body to hit the door, the succubus thrust the sword towards the door.
"Don't even think about it!" Seeing the succubus drawing the sword, Kieran, at this moment, disregarded their previous agreement. Using all the mental power to control the body's hand, the succubus's sword deviated from its path.
The next second, the sharp sword easily pierced through the wooden door. "Ah!" A miserable scream immediately came from outside. Simultaneously, the room's door was shattered by a tremendous force. The culprit who broke the door had the sword impaled through their left shoulder. If it weren't for Kieran's interference a moment ago, this knight would likely have been done for.
【Quite audacious, aren't you? Have you forgotten our previous agreement? Do you want to be thoroughly disciplined by me? Let your dignity as a man be completely crushed.】
Kieran's intervention didn't come as much of a surprise to the succubus, she had anticipated it. Nevertheless, she felt anger towards this behavior.
"Seeing you harm my subordinates without stopping, that is the most undignified thing! No matter what you plan to do to me next, I won't let you kill my knights."
Kieran held the honor of being a knight, and part of that honor involved protecting what she held dear—her subordinates included.
"Oh, really? Let's see how long you can hold out." The succubus's gaze turned cold. While diverting Kieran's attention to suppress her agitation, the succubus didn't forget to raise her hand and stab with the sword.
"It's a succubus!"
"The sword she's holding is Mr. Kieran's? Could it be that Mr. Kieran..."
"Don't overthink it. Mr. Kieran is one of the strongest knights in the Holy See. There's no way he'd be in danger. This succubus must have used despicable means to steal Mr. Kieran's sword. Let's join forces and subdue it!"
The Holy See's knights were well-trained. Upon recognizing the succubus, they quickly formed a defensive formation. Some wielded swords, while others held shields, advancing towards the succubus.
The last two in the formation took out transparent bottles filled with a white liquid from their pouches.
This was the Holy Water of the Holy See, possessing significant lethality against demons.
They threw the bottles of water, and although the succubus easily dodged them, the bottles exploded upon hitting the ground. While not extremely powerful, the explosion was enough to disperse the holy water inside the bottles.
The liquid splattered on the succubus, and the knights, seeing this, immediately cheered.
"The succubus has been touched by holy water. She must be injured. Everyone, seize the opportunity and take her down together!"
Following conventional thinking, demons would suffer significant harm when exposed to holy water. Moreover, the magical power within a demon's body would be affected, resulting in a substantial decrease in strength.
Taking advantage of this, the Holy See knights launched a coordinated attack against the succubus, believing they had the upper hand.
However, their eager assault created openings, and the succubus seized the opportunity to thrust her sword into the chest of one of the knights.
Meanwhile, even within Kieran's controlled body, she didn't forget to interfere with the succubus. Although she couldn't fully control the body, she managed to slightly alter the trajectory of the thrust.
As a result, all the knights in the vicinity sustained injuries, but none were fatal.
【Not bad, little knights~】
"Hmph, I advise you to surrender obediently. The crossbowmen of the knight army will be here soon, and I guarantee you'll be pierced through the heart by a myriad of arrows."
Kieran had considered trying to control her body to collide with the sword in the knight's hands. However, the succubus had anticipated this move, maintaining a vigilant stance. Thus, Kieran found it impossible to control her body effectively, at most, she could disrupt one of her hands.
【Too bad, your fantasies are about to shatter~】
*Snap!* The succubus snapped her fingers, and as soon as the sound disappeared, the Holy Knights, who had poised themselves for attack, suddenly halted. Their gazes became vacant, with a faint pink glow flickering in their eyes.
"Charmed? How is that possible? They have the protection of holy light on them, don't they?"
【Yes indeed~ But unfortunately, there's more than one way to charm them~】
The succubus lightly brushed her hand over the silver-hued holy sword. At that moment, Kieran suddenly realized that during the recent battle, the succubus had consistently and seemingly unintentionally touched the blade of the holy sword with her tail.
Kieran initially thought it was just a combat habit, but now it seemed...
"My holy sword!"
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