Chapter 174: A New Ability

As Korim released her hand, Liakade regained a bit of composure, though a wave of heat still lingered in her lower abdomen.

“Wh-why did you suddenly let go?”

“Why? It seems Liakade-chan really wants it, huh?”

Korim tapped her cherry lips with a jade finger, teasing.

“Th-that’s not true!”

Liakade quickly waved her hands in denial.

She had to admit—Korim’s lineage was just too strong. With just a few light gestures and a few words, Liakade was already flustered, almost ready to surrender at Korim’s feet.

But to say she had no thoughts at all would be a lie.

To be honest, if Korim had gone further just now, Liakade probably wouldn’t have resisted, maybe would’ve even responded. After all, the body’s reaction is more honest than words.

“I’ve already given you the new ability. It’s a trump card that can reverse the battle at a critical moment. Make sure to use it wisely.”

Korim spoke as she pointed downward.

Following Korim’s gesture, Liakade looked at her own abdomen.

It was then she noticed a pink pattern had appeared where the heat had been, identical to the one on Korim’s belly.

“…Eh? Wh-what is this!”

Liakade staggered back half a step, hastily touching the mark on her stomach.

In an instant, the heat flared up again, spreading from her abdomen throughout her body, making her too scared to touch it again.

At this moment, Liakade felt utterly embarrassed.

If something like this appeared on someone else, she’d think it was lewd enough.

But on herself… it was even more lewd—and overwhelmingly shameful, especially with it exposed like this.

“Don’t touch it carelessly. It’s very sensitive now. Be careful or you’ll turn into a beast of desire.”

Korim raised a finger, warning Liakade.

“A beast…?”

Liakade swallowed.

With such a stimulating reaction, she really might become a beast like her seniors.

But soon, she remembered what Korim said earlier.

“You mentioned… a new ability? What kind of ability?”

“It’s the power to let me temporarily possess your body through perfect bloodline inheritance.”

Korim circled halfway around Liakade, explaining.

“It’s similar to the Divine Descent and Divine Possession in the human world, but ours should be called Demonic Descent. Weren’t you worried about not being able to defeat Darkness or falling into her Trap of Darkness?”

“Even if I gave you special magic or items, you might not be able to win against her. So why not let me take over the battle directly? After all, I have plenty of experience dealing with demons.”

“I see…”

Liakade nodded.

This ability did suit the current situation—no need to practice or adapt, just a quick boost in combat power.

She asked about the details.

“If you possess me, what level is the strength? And how long does it last? Are there any side effects?”

“About LV68 or so. Possession can last up to ten minutes, and can only be used once in three days. So you need to time it well.”

Korim paused before continuing.

“As for side effects, your magic power will be completely drained, and you must replenish it through that method to recover.”

“That method…?”

Liakade’s lips twitched.

She should have guessed.

As a member of the Succubus Tribe, this method of replenishing magic was standard.

“Then… what if I get pregnant…”

“Isn’t that perfect? Our clan just needs new offspring. Go and expand our people, Liakade-chan!”

Instead of being worried, Korim laughed heartily, encouraging Liakade to have children without restraint.

“You—! If our clan needs new children, why don’t you have a few yourself? Aren’t you the King of our tribe!”

Liakade protested, waving her small pink fists at Korim’s gleeful attitude.

“Exactly. As your King, I can’t easily give my body to someone else. Of course, Liakade-chan is an exception.”

Korim purposely struck a pose of realization, gazing at Liakade with exaggerated surprise.

“Oh~ I understand now. So Liakade wants to have children with me? Of course, that’s fine. Let’s grow our tribe together, my dear Liakade.”

“No way!”

Liakade huffed and turned her head.

They looked so similar, and since Liakade’s bloodline was inherited from Korim, if they had a child together, it’d probably be a smaller version of herself.

She couldn’t accept it.

“By the way… if you were passing a new ability to me, why did you have to get so close just now?”

Liakade complained to Korim, unsure if she was upset about the teasing or that Korim had stopped halfway.

“It’s a necessary part of the inheritance process.”

Korim sighed helplessly.

“I told you, I had to get you excited to pass it on.”

“…Fine.”

“If you want to unlock other abilities, you can do it now too.”

Korim grinned wickedly, making dubious hand gestures.

“That won’t be necessary!”

Liakade refused at once.

“I’m going to sleep. I’ll see you later!”

With that, Liakade broke off contact with Korim and vanished into the air.

“Sigh, so innocent… Liakade-chan…”

***

Bright sunlight poured through the curtains, falling across the fair face of a golden-haired girl.

Alice’s eyelashes fluttered as she slowly opened her golden eyes.

Perhaps because she’d shared the bed with the one she loved, she’d slept soundly, still feeling Liakade’s warmth in her hands.

As she opened her eyes, Liakade’s delicate face and silky white hair filled her vision.

“Liakade…”

Looking at Liakade’s gentle sleeping expression, Alice couldn’t help but smile, whispering her name.

After a moment, Alice quietly lifted the blanket, intending to get up and bring Liakade breakfast.

But as she did, a hint of pink caught her eye.

“Eh? Th-this is?”

Alice, who’d meant to get up, instead slipped back under the covers.

On Liakade’s white, smooth abdomen, a pink heart-shaped pattern had appeared.

Alice stared at it in shock.

She was sure it hadn’t been there when they bathed together yesterday.

She was unconsciously drawn to the mark.

Pure as she was, Alice had never seen anything like it before.

She found herself tracing Liakade’s belly with her delicate fingers, feeling a wave of heat within her own body.

Liakade…

Gazing again at Liakade’s sleeping face, she found her more alluring than ever—like a soft, creamy cake that made her fingers itch to taste.

Since… you and Field have already shared a world for two, this time… let me have a taste…