NOVEL NEXT Chapter 4
Appearing before me, a problem caught my gaze. A problem which, by my estimation, seemed to hang about 3 inches above my right eye and half an inch to the left. Its form was unmistakably the tip of a sword. A slightly wavering sword.
I could have taken action before the girl in the bed rose to confront me with her weapon ready, but I refrained. At that moment, I discerned that she was the one who had unwittingly summoned me. Yet, her initial impulse to attack was already diluted by a cloud of befuddlement.
She should've felt the connection between us, I being her summon. It was an odd sensation, yet comforting due to my Reawakening rules.
I inspected my summoner, taking in her features. High cheekbones, a sharp jawline, and beauty beyond natural hinted at some bloodline. The vibrant, soulful blue of her eyes was hard to ignore.
A stirring desire to possess such a specimen flickered within me, but I quelled it. I’m not going to rule the world this time with puppets.
Her golden hair flowed down like sunlight, and her skin was smooth and unblemished, showing her delicate beauty.
Observing her, I can feel the bloodline as she had the potential to ascend to be a ruler.
That's what she will be at her best but right now, she seemed... inebriated. Her golden hair, was in a disheveled cascade. The soft, smooth skin of her forehead was dotted with droplets of perspiration, her hair tips sticking to it wetly.
This wasn't the sheen of a simple exertion, but one of an intense, full-body workout, akin to the afterglow of orgasmic ecstasy.
Despite her apparent confusion, there was a certain luminescence to her, a post-workout glow that painted her in an entirely different light. It added a raw, primal allure to her already striking visage. Her cheeks were flushed.
Her lips were slightly parted, her breaths coming in shallow gasps as she tried to regain her composure. The soft rise and fall of her chest suggested a heart that was racing, possibly from the exertion of the summoning, or maybe from her orgasm.
Yeah, I have already observed that the girl on the bed was panting due to.. Let’s say, physical exercise. Control damn it.
Her eyes sparkled with a wild mix of emotions - confusion, and a hint of fear. She was hesitating, possibly conjuring ways to capture me with her currently limited cognitive capabilities.
I smile slowly, making sure to not make any hostile movements or gestures.
"Oh, spare me the theatrics," I said, a dry lilt in my voice.
"Before you stir up a storm that'll both irk me and land you in trouble for no good reason, let's get one thing straight. You summoned me," I voiced, a mischievous note playing in my tone.
I waited for some seconds, but seeing no reaction I asked, "No screaming?"
The girl shook her head. "I didn't summon you," she said.
I couldn't help but grin. "Of course, you didn’t. And I’m Santa Claus."
She gave me a look that suggested I'd lost my marbles.
Yeah, in her state maybe I should be more considerate, or maybe I can get away with a less restrictive contract. "Look, I know you can feel the contact. And I know you can sense that I'm telling the truth about the summoning, but we have to bind the contract soon."
Without giving her a chance, I decided to move her focus, “So, Is there someone causing problems in this world?” I stand in a grand pose, ready for action. I'd experienced more than I’d like to count – adventurous girls tend to fancy men who take charge, so I decided to go with it.
The girl looked at me, confusion clear in her eyes. "Um, what are you talking about?" she asked cautiously. "This world's pretty peaceful."
I frowned, unable to comprehend her response. "What are you on about?" I asked, sure she was joking to keep me from taking advantage of the situation. "There's gotta be some demon lord terrorizing the lands, and you need a hero to stop them."
"Demon lord?" She echoed the words with a puzzled expression. "Oh no, but we had some group evil sorcerers, but they were killed last year." Her admission left me feeling somewhat deflated.
"Oh, well, I guess with them gone now, there must be resources and a power vacuum that factions are trying to take advantage of," I suggested, grasping at straws.
She shook her head. "If you ask me, I'd say diplomacy is going pretty well."
I couldn't help but wonder why I'd been summoned here that even with the corruption, all was well. The corruption rate was high so what the hell is she talking about, yet I didn't feel like she was lying to me.
"Honestly, don't you think it's a bit odd that we'd get someone from another dimension to solve our problems? Sounds a little silly to me." I tried not to take offense at her words.
I stared at her for a moment, my mind racing to catch up with this unexpected turn of events. "So, you're telling me there's no evil? No country in peril?"
She shook her head, a sheepish smile on her face. "No, not really. I mean, there are some problems, like the occasional bandits and such, but nothing that would require the intervention of someone like you."
I couldn't help but chuckle at the absurdity of the situation. "Well, this is certainly a first for me. Usually, I'm summoned to save the world or defeat some dreadful monster."
I knew I was trapped in this world. However, I refused to let this setback defeat me. There had to be a way to turn the situation to my advantage, to get some sort of compensation for my unexpected predicament. Now I even have to unearth the secrets of this corruption myself. It was good that I myself was an angel of Secrets.
I could see she didn't know what to do. Well, I suppose it's time to make lemonade out of lemons.
"Okay, then why am I here?" Upon hearing my question, she grew quiet and moved her head to the side. She blushed which I found oddly confusing. Her fingers fidgeted, but she offered no response.
"Um, are you going to answer me?" I prodded her again, my patience wearing thin. I had all day to wait, but I needed answers.
She glanced around nervously, her fingers twisting together as she tried to form an answer. It was painfully clear that she had no idea how she had managed to summon me in the first place. But she knew something about it.
Her voice was barely audible as she confessed, "Why are you talking about saving the world? Shouldn’t you be an incubus?"
I couldn't believe what I was hearing. Was she serious? She'd taken someone from an entirely different planet and she wanted me to be an incubus? As if those lowly being compared to me.
But why would I be an Incubus? Normally Reawakening gets me summoned to the good side of war. Seeing her blush and watching her body language, I decided to corner the girl, as she was not going to give me the right answer herself as she is still in her lala land.
"Send me back," I demanded, my voice heavy with fake frustration. I hadn't expected to be a playmate for a lonely girl, and the thought of it irked me when I decided to enjoy this world alone. I let her stew in the uncomfortable silence for a few minutes.
"Listen," I began, my voice dominating. "If you can't send me back, then you owe me. I was kidnapped from my world and showed up to save the world but here you are asking for a playdate. Now you are going to make my journey worthwhile."
Her eyes widened, fear and, yeah, as I guessed, lust mingling in their depths. "What do you want from me?" she asked, her voice trembling with barely controlled lust.
Damn, why does this happen to me, and why the hell this girl is taking my word as a sexual play instead of being intimidated. The one time I decided to not take a girl…
