Chapter 5: Aura's Bizarre Experience [2]
Oh?
Magic that indulges in illusions? Seems somewhat interesting. Even he would be quite vulnerable when falling into slumber.
This is rather troubling. I can almost picture myself being killed in my sleep.
A bead of cold sweat trickled down Aura's forehead as she felt slightly vexed.
But it's fine!
Obedience Magic is the strongest!
Like other members of the Demon Clan, she possessed nearly arrogant confidence in her magic.
"When did you humans learn to use magic? I've never seen humans capable of magic... Actually, I doubt humans can even learn magic at all? Hehe."
"What a bunch of feeble creatures."
Aura questioned while casually mocking. Up until now, the Demons had always overwhelmingly suppressed humans.
If not for the Demons' lack of discipline, humanity would have been wiped out long ago. Currently, humans only have extraordinary professions like warriors or monks.
Watching Aura's haughty tone, holding her head high while looking down on everyone, Fingal felt a ghostly flame ignite within him... Someday he would put Aura on a bed and fiercely spank her big butt.
Looking down on humans? I wonder who ended up killing the Demon King many years later?
The future undoubtedly belongs to humanity!
Of course, he wouldn't voice these thoughts aloud, merely quietly adding his plans to his mental checklist.
"Aura-sama, you're absolutely right. We humans aren't qualified to learn magic... But did you know? Even a race like ours can produce some wonderful things."
"In human legends, there exists a special being called a ninja who can unleash a unique magic called Amaterasu, capable of trapping people in dreams."
Ama... Tesla?
[Aura feels puzzled by your explanation... Failed to generate entry.]
"I've once fantasized about beautiful dreams, imagining the most wonderful things in the world."
"It's something more beautiful than death or simple destruction. I believe even you would become addicted to such dreams, making choices that fundamentally go against your own interests."
Fingal spoke slowly, a reminiscent expression appearing on his face.
"...?"
What is this guy talking about now?
Me addicted to illusions? And what's this Amaterasu thing? What kind of joke is this?
[Aura develops mild curiosity toward you. Gained new entry... Fluctuation increase in favorability toward you.]
[Entry implantation successful.]
"Hehe, such things don't exist, right? You're trying to deceive me, aren't you... Wait, are you actually trying to find topics to please me?"
In her view, Fingal was completely under control. While speaking with extreme self-confidence, Aura sat her buttocks on the tall Steel Puppet's shoulder, moving forward like a little girl carried by a giant.
Destination: Follich, a small human town.
Actually, Aura was mainly here because her daily life had become somewhat boring. Otherwise, she wouldn't have agreed to the Demon King's request to come kill humans—it was primarily for entertainment.
Looking at it this way, having a clown to amuse herself with didn't seem too bad?
"Of course I wouldn't dare deceive you. I merely believe that even if humans can't use magic, such magic might still appear among the Demons, given how overwhelmingly powerful you Demons are."
Fingal feigned humility with an exaggerated sigh, then abruptly shifted his tone.
"Just thinking that if you ever encounter such a Demon in the future, your opponent might be quite dangerous."
This seemed reasonable.
Aura nodded gently. It was true—members of the Demon race would turn against each other without hesitation. They were fundamentally creatures without any sense of racial solidarity.
Though confident in her Magic and aware of her own strength, she never considered herself invulnerable.
"So what?"
"So to prepare you for such situations, I believe it's necessary to let you experience what beautiful things feel like. Then when you encounter Illusion magic, you'll be able to respond appropriately."
"That kind of beauty that makes you feel addictive refreshment in midsummer—I call this spell Summer Rhapsody!"
He was spouting nonsense with a straight face. All this talk about Illusion and Magic was complete deception—everything was just a delaying tactic to prevent Aura from slaughtering the city.
Well, that and increasing the hypnosis progress.
[Aura feels mildly puzzled by your explanation.]
[New Entry acquired: Slightly increases craving for sensual pleasures.]
"So what exactly are you trying to say?"
Aura looked up at the sky, covered with dark clouds. Today was perfect weather for killing.
She enjoyed watching her soldiers crush and slaughter weak humans like withered grass.
It made her feel powerful.
"So I want you to experience things that might captivate you, and adapt to them through repeated exposure."
"Those beautiful things that we humans become obsessed with."
Fingal paused, then spoke apologetically:
"Please forgive my foolish advice."
...
Heh.
Advice? Some Demons spoke to the Demon King like that too.
Did that mean he regarded me as being on the same level as the Demon King?
Aura tugged at her pink braid. This sounded rather interesting.
She chuckled softly, feeling somewhat intrigued. Compared to other Puppets who never spoke and remained eternally subservient, this was much more amusing—though she noticed something: even those who served her could still lie.
"I command you—tell the truth."
Fingal's expression froze, his gentlemanly demeanor vanishing.
He took a deep breath. So it had come to this—he'd have to play the pervert? You asked for this! Time to begin the incantation!
Barrier of Heart—activate!
"The truth is, I want you to taste what humans obsess over, so I can earn your reward."
"I'm going crazy thinking about Aura-sama, I miss your wonderful body, I want to grab your horns and violate your... I want to touch your chest, I want to ravage... Ahhhh my brain is trembling!"
"!!!"
Marvelous!
Truly marvelous!