"Owwoo! Owwoo!"
The hellish three-headed dog now lay on the ground covered in lumps, its teeth shattered. Currently, the three heads of the dog had six'seaweed-like' tears streaming down. The once-ferocious three-headed dog now looked as pitiful as a lapdog. They looked at the person before them with grievance. Initially thinking it was just a little insect they could casually crush, they hadn't expected it to be a hard steel plate. Now beaten up, they felt wronged, but there was no one willing to help them get revenge! Helpless, they could only swallow their grievances. Especially since the 'devil' in front of them was still swaying that long staff in hand, as if wanting to give them a few more hits.
"As expected of a hellish three-headed dog, this body is tough and sturdy."
Shaking off the bloodstains on the long staff, Artoria felt incredibly refreshed. Having a handy sandbag to vent on indeed brought physical and mental pleasure. The frustrations encountered since arriving in this world felt much alleviated now. Satisfied, Artoria examined the three-headed dog. She hadn't used magic to enhance her body, relying purely on this body's strength. The staff wasn't any Noble Phantasm either, just a sturdy stick projected. Relying solely on physical strength, Artoria had... well, abused!? the three-headed dog for nearly two hours, maybe even more.
"You probably belong to some lord as a pet, right? Take me to them."
Having vented her frustration, Artoria thought for a moment. A species like the hellish three-headed dog was clearly a rare animal. Its appearance here meant someone was deliberately raising it. Artoria had entered this territory, which likely belonged to some lord. Whether it was a coincidence or the other party intentionally released the three-headed dog, Artoria wanted to meet this lord. Wasn't coming here all about gaining power? She was tired of fighting Little Demons. Artoria decided to seek guidance from the lord. Relying on her own strength, Artoria believed that even if she couldn't win, she could at least escape.
"Owwoo~!" x3
The three-headed dog, not lacking in intelligence, certainly understood what Artoria was saying. They raised their heads and looked at Artoria in surprise, wondering how this individual had the courage to challenge a territorial lord. It seemed laughable to them, but they couldn't laugh now, having just been defeated by the other. They could sense that if the other hadn't held back, they would already be a pile of mush. Under duress, the three-headed dog could only lead the way for Artoria with tears in their eyes. Although the external injuries looked frightening, Artoria hadn't damaged the dog's bones. The three-headed dog led the way, with Artoria following behind.
"She's coming. Resist or welcome?"
The lord succubus, who had been watching the show all along, felt somewhat puzzled. She had just witnessed Artoria's strength and was growing increasingly curious about this human. Proving her strength meant this human could converse and potentially trade with her face-to-face. But she wasn't clear on what this human wanted to obtain. Demons and devils disliked unprepared deals and would never engage in business with no profit. Ordinary humans would be blinded by their desires and sign unequal contracts, allowing demons to manipulate the terms. Usually, it was humans who sought them out. But this one had taken the initiative to come to her doorstep, which was rather confusing. What did she want? If she knew, she wouldn't be so anxious.
"Let's observe a bit more!"
Watching Artoria and the three-headed dog slowly approach the castle, the succubus was no longer in a hurry. Having lived for tens of thousands of years, what hadn't she seen? As long as the other party stated their terms, she could set a trap to make them lose everything, their soul and body belonging to her. Then she could keep a delicious human at home, ready to provide life essence for her enjoyment anytime. Thinking of fresh life essence, her red eyes gleamed with two sharp rays of light.
"Is this the place? It's actually better than I imagined."
Expecting a dilapidated old castle, she was surprised to find a fortress with a strong classical aesthetic, very tall and imposing. Artoria observed carefully but found no guards. Perhaps this lord was very confident in her own strength. Instructing the three-headed dog to stay put and not wander, Artoria walked towards the castle gate. As she approached, the gargoyles on the sides came to life. However, they didn't attack Artoria; instead, they opened the large gate for her. It seemed this lord already knew Artoria was coming. Curious about how the other knew she was coming, Artoria didn't hesitate and walked straight in, not bothering to consider if it was a trap or not.
"Welcome, mighty one. You are the first honored guest to visit my castle."
Under the curious gazes of the succubus's servants in the castle, Artoria followed the indicated path and soon entered a luxurious large room. Inside was a very long round table. Before Artoria could examine it in detail, she heard a voice so enchantingly seductive it could make one's bones go weak. For a moment, Artoria was somewhat entranced by the voice's allure but quickly snapped out of it. Fortunately, Artoria's mental strength wasn't weak; otherwise, hearing that voice would have been troublesome. Artoria turned towards the source of the voice. What met her eyes was a pair of eyes brimming with spring-like allure, capable of captivating one's soul.
"Hello, my name is Artoria."
Just as Artoria was falling under the charm effect, the Soul Stone on the Infinity Gauntlet suddenly flashed. Artoria instantly regained clarity from the charm, causing cold sweat to break out on her forehead. The previous succubi might not have been up to par, but this one was indeed a lord. A simple sentence highlighted this Succubus Lord's skill. Such a casually spoken phrase could make one sink into depravity, showing just how powerful she was. Fortunately, the Infinity Stones helped Artoria; otherwise, she might have needed a long time to recover. Having regained her senses, Artoria confidently walked over and sat down opposite the Succubus Lord. She removed her helmet, revealing her beautiful face to this succubus.
"Arara! What a beautiful little sister. Looking at you makes this elder sister's heart tremble~!"
Upon seeing Artoria's face, this Succubus Lord's eyes lit up, seemingly very surprised by Artoria's appearance. She fluttered her wings and sat on the table. Her outfit, not much different from a bikini, accentuated her fiery figure to a mouth-watering degree. Even Artoria felt the urge to 'deal with' this seductress right then and there. Unaware, the succubus leaned close to Artoria, extending her jade-white hands to cup Artoria's face, examining it closely. She even couldn't resist licking her alluring lips.
"Beautiful one, what is your name?"
Provoked by this tormenting little seductress, a rising fire ignited in Artoria's heart. Artoria somewhat roughly brushed away the succubus's hands, picked her up from the table, and held her in her arms. With one hand pinching the succubus's chin, Artoria asked in a somewhat roguish manner. Although the actions were crude and didn't quite match Artoria's appearance, they held a different kind of charm. At least the succubus didn't resist; instead, she comfortably nestled in Artoria's embrace. This succubus seemed to be a looks-connoisseur, not minding Artoria's rudeness at all, especially regarding asking a demon for its name.
"Do you want to become my Master? But that's not enough, little sister. A demon's name is connected to everything about that demon. Once someone Masters a demon's name, everything about that demon belongs to that person. Even if ordered to commit suicide, the demon must execute it. So, little sister, are you prepared to become my Master?"
Like a soft-bodied feline, the succubus wrapped her arms around Artoria's neck and spoke seductively into Artoria's ear. She licked Artoria's cheek, as if tasting her flavor. The succubus contentedly rubbed her face against Artoria's. The atmosphere between the two began to turn ambiguous, as if some pink gas was swirling around them.
"For now, call me Lilith."
Seeming very satisfied with Artoria's 'flavor', she gently whispered this sentence into Artoria's ear.
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