ââŠâŠMassage?â
Lorein looked at me with doubtful eyes.
It was typical of her to be so wary.
âThereâs a massage I learned about during an adventure. It makes the flow of mana feel smoother and improves your condition.â
ââŠImproves condition?â
She took the bait.
I deliberately spoke vaguely and paused, thinking it would be more effective to pique her curiosity slightly.
âAh, itâs not like it suddenly powers you up like a buff. Itâs more like⊠you feel a level higher than before.â
âHmm, can you explain in detail?â
Lorein asked with an intrigued expression.
From my experience, if she was asking this much, it was already a 50% success.
âThe principle is simple. Itâs about loosening up a body thatâs become stiff from training to enhance the realm of mana.â
âIs it really effective?â
âIt varies depending on the individual. Itâs recommended for those whoâve trained hard but havenât made progress. Usually, itâs similar to a normal massage.â
I finished explaining that even that had an effect on loosening the body.
For someone like Lorein, speaking with certainty would only raise her suspicions.
ââŠStill, a massage? From you to me?â
âYes, why not?â
âA man touching a womanâs body. Isnât that a bit⊠indecent?â
I burst into laughter.
Lorein frowned slightly.
Of course, she wasnât really upset.
âWhatâs this? Are you mocking me?â
âNo, thatâs not it. How should I put it? You unexpectedly have a lewd side?â
âWhat, what?! Lewd?â
Her face turned red as she widened her eyes.
She was known for her scholarly nature but probably had never heard such words.
She would have less resistance to such remarks.
âMassage is not always like that. Itâs more for therapeutic purposes, releasing mana.â
âUh, um.â
âSuch remarks would be disrespectful to doctors, right?â
âIs that soâŠâ
Lorein seemed to ponder slightly.
My words seemed to have struck at the core of her concerns.
âLorein is exactly the type who trains hard but canât move forward.â
However, her cold personality was a hindrance to agreeing readily.
From her words, it was clear she held a particular sense of chastity.
Perhaps Lorein had never even properly masturbated, let alone had a boyfriend.
At this point, I also subtly backed off.
âHow about trying just a shoulder massage for starters?â
âJust the shoulders are effective?â
âItâs much less effective compared to a full-body massage, but youâll still feel more refreshed.â
ââŠâŠAlright, if itâs just that much.â
Lorein slowly nodded.
To think she would think so much over just a shoulder massage.
She certainly wasnât an easy woman.
âBut since sheâs agreed to it, itâs almost game over.â
Lorein was the type who would be put off if approached too suddenly.
There was a need to slowly awaken her dormant sexual desire.
People with her personality, once they tasted sex, found it hard to escape from it.
Above all, that was more fun, too.
âThen, please sit down here comfortably.â
I pointed to the fallen tree nearby.
It had broken during a previous training session.
Lately, we have been using it to take breaks in between spars.
âThen, Iâm sorry to ask, but please.â
Lorein sat down with a slight apology on her face.
Her naturally exposed white nape stirred my heart.
âAh, I canât wait to see this cold woman writhing in bed.â
But now, everything was ready.
All that was left was to execute the plan step by step.
Succubusâs Touch
Increases excitement and sensitivity with every physical contact with the user.
The Succubusâs Touch I possessed could excite a woman just by touching her.
However, the effect varied depending on the body part.
For example, hands require a long hold, whereas sensitive areas like the chest heat up quickly.
I didnât think Lorein would allow her body to be freely touched.
So, I took out the next item.
[Item Window]
Name: Pen of Trust and Happiness
Women who got this penâs ink on them felt a greatly increased sense of trust and comfort, naturally developing a fondness for the protagonist. The patterns drawn on the body could be made invisible to others, if desired.
It was a succubus item that raised trust just by getting ink on the body.
From testing with Amy and Ryuz, they determined that the amount of ink didnât affect its potency.
The effect was the same whether it was a single letter or full-body scribbling.
âIn other words, as long as itâs judged as âinked,â even a small amount is enough.â
I lightly dabbed the pen on my index finger.
Then, I gently pressed it against Loreinâs nape.
âHuh? Arenât you starting with the shoulders?â
âThe neck is where the nerves connect, so itâs better to relax the head first. Is that okay?â
âYeah, do as you like. Iâm the one asking, after all.â
Lorein closed her eyes without suspicion.
I smiled slyly, seeing the ink on her neck emit a faint light.
âOkay, then Iâll start the massage. Let me know if it hurts.â
I began gently touching her from the white nape, slowly moving my hands.
The motion itself was a normal massage.
But I had the âEyes of the Succubusâ and the âTouch of the Succubus.â
I focused on areas that would feel good for Lorein.
âMm, hmmâŠâ
Lorein let out a faint moan.
Her face, still closed, gradually showed signs of pleasure.
âHow is it? Itâs good, right?â
âUh-huh, it feels really great.â
I actually wanted to touch more sensitive areas.
But Lorein wasnât ready to allow that yet.
âOf course, that wonât take long either.â
Loreinâs breathing was noticeably rougher.
It was a sign her body was heating up.
Nevertheless, it was just a massage, and she was comfortably enjoying the pleasant feeling.
In fact, it must have been genuinely refreshing.
âReally loosens up the body. Thank you. I would have regretted not getting it.â
âIâm glad itâs effective.â
âDo you need anything? Iâll buy you something as a thank you.â
âThatâs okay. I wasnât expecting anything in return.â
âBut I feel too sorry⊠UmâŠ!â
Lorein looked clearly pleased.
Her psychological guard was lower than usual.
Of course, the effect of the âPenâ made her trust me more.
âStill, itâs a bit regrettable.â
âHuh? Regrettable?â
âAs I mentioned before, just the shoulders are less effective. Massaging the back or legs would have been much cooler and would loosen the body better.â
ââŠâŠâ
Lorein seemed momentarily swayed.
My massage felt better than she had imagined.
But in the end, she shook her head.
ââŠI appreciate the thought, but no. I canât let a stranger touch my body carelessly.â
âThis is just treatment.â
âI know you donât have ulterior motives.â
Lorein couldnât see me smirking.
I was indeed driven by pure desire.
âBut others might see it as indecent.â
âHmm⊠I see. Still, if you change your mind, let me know anytime.â
âThanks. UhâŠ?!â
I gave Lorein a scalp massage, pressing down on her head as a finishing touch.
It was out of curiosity, wondering if she could remain composed after this.
âAnyone would lose their mind after this, regardless of gender.â
However, surprisingly, Lorein didnât react much.
She stiffened a bit, but her reaction was weaker than expected.
ââŠIs it over now?â
âYes, did it feel good?â
âYes, thanks to you, my body feels much lighter. Thank you.â
Lorein got up and lightly stretched her body.
She looked truly relaxed.
âWhat? Was the effect weaker than I expected?â
Feeling slightly disappointed, we parted ways to take a shower.
As I walked down the corridor, I saw Amy.
âMaster! Youâve been exercising early, I see.â
âAh, good timing. Amy, can you come here a moment?â
âHuh? What is it?â
Amy approached with a puzzled look, her cheeks slightly red with anticipation.
Then I pressed down on Amyâs scalp.
âYikes?! Wha, what⊠Master⊠Eek! Wait a moment⊠AhâŠâ
Amyâs eyes rolled back as she melted on the spot.
She flailed momentarily, but as I continued to press here and there, she quickly calmed down.
Her limbs went limp, losing strength.
As I pressed down, she offered no resistance and just felt it.
âAh⊠AhâŠâ
Amy lay completely incapacitated, her body weak and trembling, with drool slightly trickling from her mouth.
Her expression looked as if she had been transported to another world, intoxicated.
âŠI wondered if this reaction was even more intense than sex.
Finally, I stopped pressing her scalp and released Amy.
âAmy, come to your senses.â
âAh! Master? Where am I?â
Amy, regaining consciousness, looked around in surprise.
It seemed her consciousness had briefly slipped away.
âWhat was that just now?â
âJust a light scalp massage. Did it feel good?â
âItâs more than just feeling good. It felt like my body was floating, and my consciousness slipping away; itâs hard to describeâŠâ
Amy pondered her words carefully.
ââŠLike my brain was being invaded?â
ââŠâŠâ
This was an unexpectedly extraordinary choice of words.
After Ryuzâs âpussy patting,â these words were another cultural shock.
I wondered if I was inadvertently creating another masochistic goddess like Lilith under the guise of revenge.
âAnyway, you liked it?â
âYes, it was amazing. Oh, not that Iâm asking for moreâŠjustâŠthis is really unfair⊠AhhâŠâ„â
Amused by her reaction, I pressed on her head again.
But Lorein didnât react to this at all.
âCould it be sheâs holding back because she doesnât want to show embarrassment?â
Her pride was indeed immense.
I wondered how long her haughty attitude would last.
The thought of seeing Lorein desperate for pleasure filled me with anticipation.
âWell, that aside.â
I helped the half-melted Amy to her feet.
âCan I use you for a bit, Amy?â
âYes, y-yesâŠâ
Amy, usually a bit resistant during her working hours, was in no state to protest.
I immediately took Amy to my room.