Elfaria Chapter 59

059. Creeping "Evil"

　In the end, I could hardly sleep, and the next day, I had to continue defeating the demonic beasts, but I could not neglect the defense of the camp because of yesterday's attack, and Lilyza was not feeling well, so I asked Nora to continue nursing her, and Barbara also went to patrol the whole camp.

　So, I and Osada-kun decided to temporarily join another party.

　We were accompanied by the three members of the "Triarte" that I had physically met yesterday, but there was no particular problem―or rather, 

「Kyaaa! So cute♪」

「Aaah! That's not fair~!」

「Me too♪ Me too♪」

　It was unexpected that there was a bit of a commotion over Osada-kun.

　He was the one who said, "It's cracking! Help me!" But when it came time to fight, he did a wonderful job, living up to his name as a D-rank fixer. However

「Hmmm. I'm feeling kind of good♪」

「Maybe it's heartless, but it feels like "the enemy seems weaker than before".」

「And the quantity and quality of my force seems to be improving―」

　I had to admit it in my heart as I heard such a voice.

(It seems that [Force absorption (Drain)] - Not that. [Soul Steal] has the effect of improving one's ability and force ......)

　To be more precise, it would be better to say, "When absorbing. Or when you circulate and return force with [Energy Heal], the other party will benefit as well".

　What on earth is going on?

　I don't know the detailed logic ― but I couldn't help but be puzzled by the unexpected effect. Moreover

「【Ice Blade (Ice Edge)】!」

　When I tried it out, I was able to activate it without any problems, and Osada-kun was surprised and asked, "When did you learn to use that folia!?"

　When I said, "It's a result of imitation and daily basic training," not only Osada-kun but also the others were impressed, and even the original user―Probably Wish, though, when I saw her also use the [Ice Edge] quite normally, 

(It's like copying instead of stealing, huh)

　I'm obviously weaker than her when it comes to power and so on.

(If it doesn't cause trouble for the other party, rather...)

　There are countless women in the city, not only in the encampment.

「......Is that why?」

「Hmm? What's wrong? Yuuto.」

　When I came back to the camp, Osada-kun suddenly called out to me, but I couldn't respond immediately. Because...

(――Th-this is not good.)

　I felt a tingle in the lower half of my body that even I thought it was "abnormal", and then I saw women walking around the area, and I felt the evil thought of "They look delicious♪" and "I want to rape them!" springing up.

　The change was so sudden ― I don't know why, but I am not aware of having done or been done anything in particular.

(If I had to say,...... is it a side effect of [Soul Steal]?)

　I've never heard of a single skill affecting the user's physical condition, thoughts, etc., but.....there are plenty of stories of too-powerful abilities that come at a price.

　Of course, this is just an "idea" with no basis in reality.

　The cause could be somewhere else entirely, or it could simply be that I'm in a state of 'estrus' myself.

(...... No. Perhaps――)

　I myself remembered one incident that I wouldn't normally pay attention to.

　――But...

(...... Found her♪)

　Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a twin-tailed girl walking with a large load――Barbara, and she was running regardless of will or thought.

「Yuuto!?」

　I thought I heard Osada-kun's voice, but all I had in my mind was the lust for "Superb force♪" and "I want to fuck her thoroughly!"

　Barbara also seemed to have noticed the presence coming toward her, but she obviously sensed an unusual air, and her face turned pale and she looked me in the eye, but.

「......!」

　I regained what little reason I had at the very last moment, and I got down on my knees as if I were slipping into the air with the same momentum.

「P....Please step on my heaaaaaaaaad!!!」

　The words, which even I don't understand, came out and caused everyone around me, let alone Barbara, to stop thinking for a few seconds, completely.

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「Stupid, I thought you were stupid――but I didn't think you were this stupid.」

　Inside the tent. Lilyza, who seems to have regained her consciousness, muttered with a sigh as she folded her arms. It was not only her, but also the others.

「Yuuto is such a pervert with an "extremely" attached to it」

　Nora gave me a cold stare.

　As for Barbara, how should she react to a sudden event? Did she not understand? She just smiled at me with a troubled smile, "Ah, ahahahaha".

「No matter how much you look at Yuuto, that was not like Yuuto, right? When he's doing that」

　I strongly agreed with Osada-kun's words in my mind, but...

「Well, I had noticed that Yuuto was acting strange, but what on earth was going on?」

　Said Osada-kun. "I'm not sure myself, but," I said, and looked around at everyone's faces.

　Then, after confirming that there were no suspicious signs around me, I pondered over it and decided to make a "decision".

「The truth is ― I am not from this world. I am an "Otherworlder" who was forcibly transferred by King Hanaria.」

　When I confided this to them, Barbara and Lilyza were surprised, saying, "Eehh!?"

「So, I've managed to get by so far, but yesterday I awakened a skill called [Soul Steal]. Umm.....I acquired the skill and force from a woman I had sex with last night.」

　I was embarrassed and felt guilty, so my voice naturally became quiet ― but I dared to reveal to everyone some important information that should have been kept secret.

「I don't know if it was the price I had to pay for that―but I felt a "sexual desire" that even I found irritating. The reason I went to Barbara earlier was because.....I couldn't stop myself from wanting to rape her.」

「Ehh?」

　Barbara was immensely surprised when she heard that and blatantly distanced herself from me.

「On the contrary, even if I look at a woman, I can't see them with normal eyes. It's 'abnormal' no matter how you look at it ― and I've decided to confide in you because if I don't, it's going to be irretrievable.」

　When I said this, they all fell silent and focused their attention on me.

「Now that you mention it when we're at Grieve's place, there is a high probability that "people from other worlds have tremendous abilities" or something like that......what was it called?」

「Could it be a 'cheat' thing?」

「Yes, yes! Maybe that ability has been triggered?」

「I don't know, but I think it's very possible.」

　I had always thought that "I had not been given a cheat ability", but it is more plausible that "I was unaware of it", that "I had not fulfilled the conditions", or that "it had just not manifested itself"

「A 'late-blooming' ability, so to speak? ――B-but」

「Is it because of its over-powerful ability that it is considered dangerous?」

「Yes. That's why it's strictly restricted by international law. ......No way――Evil――」

「Eh?」

　Barbara muttered in a small voice, but I didn't quite catch it.

「...... but, well. The important thing is, "What are we going to do after this?" I guess.」

「If it's piling up, why don't you just let it out without overdoing it?」

　Said Lilyza, "No. I don't think we should take the bad approach," warned Barbara.

「I――As a member of the Felician faith, I've done my fair share of study, and I think I have a deep understanding of the "dangers of otherworldly people"」

「Me too, I have seen and heard many stories. However, not all of them are "bad guys".」

「However, I think that the [Soul Steal] skill that you mentioned ― absorbing the ability and force of the person with whom you are having sexual intercourse ― is too dangerous. Moreover, if it is to the extent that the person's rationality becomes ineffective...」

「I'd have to treat you as if you were a vicious demon race. ......」

　The air is heavy and somber.

　I listened to everyone's words, and in my heart, I said to myself, "You reap what you sow, huh".

(I get carried away and started messing around with girls――and ended up becoming a sex-crazed demon beast.)

　Because it was fun, because it felt good, and ― I kept those thoughts and excuses to myself and continued to embrace the women I could embrace.

　As a result, I have come one step closer to a situation that cannot be undone.

(That's why――I.....)

　After I had regulated my breathing in secret, I said, "I have a favor to ask of you all,", and I told them.

「If――if I go out of control, could you all please kill me with your own hands?」

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