The desert is probably the most extreme terrain in this world.
It's stiflingly hot during the day and bone-chillingly cold at night.
Ever since we entered the forest, the four of us have been splitting into two groups for night watches.
Initially, for the first few days, it was me and Elinalise in one group, and Roxy and Rudelious Nortos Greyrat in the other.
But perhaps Roxy noticed that when Elinalise and I were on watch together, we often left our posts to engage in activities that adults enjoy.
So, on the third day, Roxy proposed changing the watch rotation.
Since Rudy didn't want me to be in the same watch group as Roxy, it ended up being me and Rudeus Greyrat on watch together, while Elinalise and Roxy formed the other group.
After all, I was at fault first, so I didn't object to this decision. Only Elinalise had a minor complaint, but it was overruled by a vote of three to one.
After arriving on the Bekalite Continent, tonight it's my turn to take the first watch with Rudeus Greyrat.
We sat at the entrance of the ruins with the Teleportation Magic Circle, staring blankly at the vast desert.
The cold night wind was biting, making us both shiver. If it were Elinalise, she would have already snuggled into my cloak for warmth by now.
But currently, it's just two men on watch, so we can only sit apart, shaking our legs to generate heat. I wonder if Roxy and Rudeus hug each other for warmth when they're together.
Keeping watch is incredibly boring, especially in a place with no sound at all, where time seems to crawl.
So, Rudeus and I naturally started chatting.
As fellow otaku enthusiasts...
Our conversation probably sounds like two spies exchanging code phrases to people in this world.
"Big brother Dorin, who was your favorite female character back then? By the way, I fell in love with Rei Ayanami at first sight, remained devoted to her, and vowed to marry no one else."
"Well, actually, I preferred Asuka more, but when I watched Evangelion, I was more into the mechs. If we're talking about favorite female characters... I'd probably say Saber and Haruhi Suzumiya! I spent a lot of money on figures of both of them."
I really wanted to say that I also like Eris from Mushoku Tensei, but I was afraid Rudeus's brain might overload and explode if I did, so I kept it to myself.
"Oh, Saber, you mean from Fate/stay night, right? As for Haruhi Suzumiya, I actually preferred Yuki Nagato more in that anime. That kind of quiet, glasses-wearing girl used to be my... ahem. Haha, never mind, it's nothing, don't worry about it, Dorin."
Was he about to say she was the visual aid for his nighttime hand exercises? But I wouldn't laugh at him; after all, what young otaku hasn't done something like that?
I remember my first... subject was Tsunade. I was really young back then.
While chatting idly with Rudeus about our shared topics from our past lives, something unexpected happened.
First, I smelled a strange, alluring fragrance. It suddenly made many bizarre fantasies flood my mind.
Images of 18-year-old Doris offering her first time, Ariel's strange hobbies, Elinalise's incredible skills, and even the characters we just talked about—Haruhi Suzumiya, Saber, Eris, Tsunade—all flashed through my mind one after another.
I was lost in endless fantasies, unable to break free. The sudden appearance of Yuki Nagato in my thoughts brought me a bit back to my senses. Something's wrong. I shouldn't have any interest in that glasses-wearing girl type.
Just as I was somewhat regaining my senses and turned around, I saw a strange scene.
An exceptionally beautiful woman, with an extremely voluptuous figure—prominent in front and curvaceous behind—was flirting with Rudeus Greyrat. Rudeus's hands were already cupping those two massive mounds.
Unacceptable! Why does Rudeus get such good treatment? I shouted:
"Rudeus, let her go! Let me have a turn!"
"Big brother Dorin, please don't interrupt my happy time with this lady. We are truly in love."
"What true love? Your hands are already there! So enviable... No, at least share one side with me."
"Later, you take the front, I'll take the back. It's decided."
"Uh, big brother Dorin, can I try the back? I've always liked taking the road less traveled since I was a kid. It's my dream."
Just as we were spouting such shameless words, another female voice rang out.
"Drops of water fall and scatter, covering the world with water! Water Splash!"
"Oh blue goddess descending from the heavens, wield your staff and freeze the world! Icicle Field!"
"Elinalise, go! Don't let her escape!"
And then tragedy struck. The woman with the incredible figure was defeated by two ordinary women whose combined bust sizes were less than half of hers.
The woman with the perfect curves was stabbed in the abdomen by the flat-chested Long-eared Race woman. After pulling out her sword, she then beheaded her with another strike.
I didn't even get to touch her, and she was gone. Rudeus at least got to fondle her for a good while.
"Aaaaaah!"
"Elinalise, what have you done? At least wait until I've... relieved myself before killing such a well-endowed lady!"
"Why? Why won't you even give me a chance to touch her?"
I charged hysterically towards Elinalise. My body, frozen by the Water Splash and Icicle Field, regained mobility due to the explosive release of overflowing magic.
"Roxy, never mind Rudeus Greyrat for now! Come help me subdue Dorin! His strength is too great; he's already broken through your magical restraint!"
"Huh? I can't! Rudeus is clinging to me; I don't have free hands to help you! They must have been charmed by a succubus. Hold him off for now. I'll come to you after I finish casting the detoxification magic on Rudeus. Oh, Rudeus, don't touch there! Not there!"
Elinalise seemed to suddenly think of a way to deal with me. She turned and ran into the ruins containing the Teleportation Magic Circle. I followed closely behind, chasing her into the ruins, determined to make her give me an explanation.
I rushed forward, turned a corner into a room, and suddenly my vision went white as my body collided with something flat, unremarkable, and pale, making my forehead hurt.
In the end, my upper clothes were stripped off, and Elinalise selflessly used her own body to cast an Intermediate Detoxification Magic on me. After all, I was under the charm's influence, so I had no resistance and was completely drained by the fake succubus.
Meanwhile, above the ruins...
Roxy had already cast Intermediate Detoxification Magic on Rudeus, who had returned to normal.
However, sounds of battle between a succubus and her charmed victim emanated from the ruins below, making Roxy blush.
Although she often stumbled upon Elinalise's escapades during their travels on the Demon Continent, those were always with strangers.
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