"What are your thoughts on demons?" Eleanor suddenly asked.
Huh?
Levi felt a wave of confusion sweep over him.
Why was the topic of 'demons' surfacing in their conversation, and what did they have to do with his abnormal condition?
For a moment, he wondered whether Eleanor was joking around.
Yet, as he locked eyes with Eleanor, he recognized a seriousness in her gaze.
Was she being serious?
Despite not fully understanding the situation, Levi figured there was no harm in answering her question. "Demons? I personally haven't done any research about demons before. But I've played tons of games and read dozens of novels and comics featuring them. So, my opinion is largely based on these resources. Is that acceptable to you?"
"That's fine," Eleanor calmly replied.
"In that case, I genuinely believe demons are the strongest and most violent races ever depicted in fictional works!"
"Their monstrous strength, combined with their cunning intelligence, leads me to view them as potentially the most powerful beings."
"If I'm not mistaken, even the weakest demons, such as Imps or Gremlins, could potentially pose a threat and harm several ordinary humans."
"It's also because of their cunning and formidable attributes that demon lords often dominate the role of ultimate antagonists in fictional works, unlike lords of other races. I can't recall an Elf Lord or Dwarf King ever assuming the role of the ultimate antagonist."
"However, it was a pity that they seemed to have rather bad fortune. In the majority of fictional works I've encountered, demons are consistently on the losing side. It's almost as if the Gods were never on their side. Well, demons are inherently disliked by the Gods, so perhaps their misfortune is somewhat expected, hahaha!" Levi chuckled at his own musings.
However, instead of receiving laughter from Eris and Eleanor, he sensed a glare from the two women.
Damn!
Did I just say something wrong?!
Or was it my joke that bad?
Should I resort to the dad jokes I saved last night?
Wait, I don't even have my phone at the moment!
He quickly cleared his throat and attempted to change the subject. "Anyway, Miss Eleanor, was my answer sufficient for your question?"
Exhaling a sigh, Eleanor's eyes returned to normal, and a professional smile graced her face. "That will suffice. And, indeed, you're right. We inherently possess bad luck."
"Huh?" Levi was confused. "What do you mean by 'we'?"
"Take a guess," Eleanor responded with an amusing smile.
"You guys are demons?" Levi said doubtfully.
"That's correct. Eris and I are demons," Eleanor disclosed calmly.
"!!!" Levi was stunned.
What's going on?
Is this the new trend among the rich people? Playing some kind of roleplay to baffle people like him just for the fun of seeing our reactions?
If that was the case, then he had to admit that it worked because he did momentarily feel bewildered.
Now, however, he found himself at a loss for words.
He racked his brain and finally managed to squeeze out a response that he felt sounded somewhat appropriate.
"Uhm, Miss Eleanor, your roleplay is actually impressive. I almost fell for it. Anyway, if there's something I could critique in your performance, it's that you lack the bearing and appearance of a demon."
This time, it was Eleanor and Eris' turn to be dumbfounded.
"What I mean is that you shouldn't wear this type of innocent-looking gown and instead opt for bolder and darker clothes. It would be more magnificent if you could also add a lovely demon tail and wings for better immersion,"
"You also need to adjust your attitude. In my opinion, you're too delicate and elegant to be a demoness. Have you ever heard of a Succubus? It's a demoness with a flirty attitude. More importantly, she possesses quite a temper and doesn't hesitate to whip those who looks unpleasant or nuisance to her, fitting the title of demoness perfectly. Maybe you should take a look at her for reference?"
Levi made a thumbs-up gesture.
"Right, I almost forgot. Since I've answered your question, can you tell me what's wrong with my body?" This time, his tone became serious. "Earlier, you were talking about my 'transformation.' What exactly do you mean by transformation? Did I just go through some surgery without my consent? That's against the law, isn't it?"
…
"Sigh, I truly underestimated the brainwave of Gen Z. Eris, show him your magic," Eleanor ordered.
"I've long been waiting for that order, young miss!" Eris cheered loudly.
"You, newborn, watch me. Didn't you say we lack the bearing of a demon, and we should take Succubus as our reference?"
"How about now?"
Then, he watched with his own eyes as Eris' maid uniform became shrouded in what seemed to be dark smoke.
'Huh? Where did the smoke come from? Is it another hallucination, or is there some fancy equipment rendering this visual effect instantly?'
In the blink of an eye, Eris' maid uniform vanished, replaced by a seductive attire befitting a succubus.
She now wore a form-fitting corset, intricately detailed with dark lace that accentuated her curves. Below, an asymmetrical skirt swirled around her thighs, and her feet were adorned with knee-high boots that added a touch of allure.
A pair of delicate, bat-like wings protruded from her back, complemented by a sinuous tail that swayed gracefully, completing the transformation.
***
Levi stood frozen, his eyes wide open in astonishment, watching Eris undergo her transformation
He felt like he just watched an adult-rated magical girl transformation.
Oh shit!
I think I just realized why Harry desperately wants to get stepped upon by Eris.
I too also want…
Hold on, hold on, now's not the moment to dwell on this.
The main question is, where did those clothes and accessories materialize from? Is there some hidden trick at play? What kind of sorcery is this?!
"Tada! Did you like what you just saw?" Eris smiled playfully while deliberately swaying her hips, showcasing her smooth, delicate curves.
"Meh, it was just so-so," Levi immediately snapped out of his daze and feigned nonchalance.
He absolutely mustn't admit that he was aroused by her performance. Despite having formally met less than an hour ago, he could already somewhat guess Eris's personality. She would undoubtedly tease and pester him relentlessly about his arousal.
"Are you being honest?" Eris narrowed her eyes.
"Absolutely. As a man, once words leave our lips, they're set in stone," Levi replied with unwavering conviction.
"Then why does your little brother seem to be getting excited?" Eris suddenly pointed out.
Levi's eyes immediately followed her line of sight and he blushed in humiliation when he saw he had unconsciously popped a boner at the sight of her.
Fuck!
It would be one thing if he was aroused, but it's a whole different level of embarrassment when the subject of his arousal is the one pointing it out!
Moreover, he just confessed that her performance was merely so-so, and yet, he ended up getting aroused. Isn't this akin to slapping one's own face?
"Fufufu, it's only my first transformation, and yet your little brother has already grown this excited? Wouldn't you instantly lose control of your inner desires and release your seed if I were to undergo my second transformation?" Eris provocatively taunted, chin held high.
Levi gritted his teeth, instinctively wanting to retort, but her next words hit unexpectedly, like an arrow to the knee.
"Puhahaha, look at you! Your entire face is as red as a tomato. Judging by your reaction, I'd bet you're a virgin. Pfft, in this day and age, even a kid fresh out of elementary might have popped a cherry. Don't you feel any shame losing to an elementary school graduate?" Eris relished Levi's expression and continued to harass him.
She's akin to a proud peacock, flaunting herself in front of an already dying lamb.
"Eris," Eleanor reminded.
"Ahem, I apologize, young miss. I got carried away with my little performance," Eris coughed before shooting Levi a disdainful look. "Hmph! Now, do you still believe that my young miss and I are merely engaged in roleplay?"
"Just like Young Miss Eleanor said earlier. We're demons."
"D-e-m-o-n-s." Eris enunciated each letter loudly, but she shook her head shortly after. "Forget it. Judging by your expression, I can guarantee you still think I'm using some sort of cheap tricks."
Eris abruptly pressed her thumb against her lip until blood welled up. The blood then dripped onto the ground for a few moments.
Afterward, the tiny droplets of blood unexpectedly interconnected, forming a complex pattern that resembled a magic circle.
"Accept my blood and heed my summons, oh wandering souls!"
In response, the air crackled with an eerie energy, and the magic circle seemed to come alive.
Slowly, a figure materialized in the center of the circle. The form was emaciated, with dark, decaying flesh and sunken, lifeless eyes. Sharp claws extended from skeletal fingers.
"Aha, perfect timing. There were some pesky groundhogs destroying the garden, and with your presence, it seemed I could finally get rid of them. Go, I choose you, Gardener Ghoul Number One!" Eris announced.
In resonance with her words, the ghoul, initially motionless, began to crawl toward the garden.
However, something unexpected happened. Instead of heading for the door, it went straight for the glass window.
"No, no, no, don't go there! Ahhh! You stupid, dumb, ghoul!" Eris cried out in frustration.
It was too late for Eris to stop the creature as it immediately dove straight at a car-like speed.
CRASH!
The glass window shattered into a thousand pieces in that instant.