Soft candlelight flickered against velvet walls. Perfumed steam rose from an enormous obsidian bathtub sunken into the floor. Roses—yes, actual roses—floated in the steaming water, glowing faintly with magical enchantment.
This wasn't a room.
It was a seduction battlefield.
And I… was the target.
I clutched the bedsheets like they were holy relics.
Across from me, Princess Malvaria slipped off her midnight-black robe, revealing a sheer negligee that left absolutely nothing to the imagination. Her curves shimmered under the candlelight, every movement calculated like a spell of temptation.
"Tonight, husband," she purred, "we consummate our bond."
[DING!]
[Main Quest: Wedding Night Trial]
Objective: Survive Demon Princess Seduction
Success: +30 Affection, Unlock Royal Authority Perks, Increase Harem Fame
Failure: Severe Exhaustion, Ego Damage, Potential Organ Rupture
Tips: You may use one Emergency Escape Option]
"Emergency escape?" I whispered.
The system answered with a single glowing button:
[Jump Out the Window (Risk: 3 Story Fall)]
Not helpful.
Malvaria climbed onto the bed, straddling me with a predatory smile. "Nervous? You seemed so brave in the arena. Was it all an act?"
Yes. Yes it was.
"I—I'm just conserving energy," I croaked, sweating through my soul.
She giggled. "Then allow your wife to help you relax."
She leaned in, lips brushing my ear. Her breath was warm, her voice softer than silk.
"I've never had a mortal lover before. Will you impress me… or beg for mercy?"
[WARNING: Malvaria has activated skill "Demonic Libido" (Level 5)]
[Your resistance: 0.02%]
[Brace for impact.]
I was about to die. Not from a sword, not from a monster…
From thigh suffocation.
I flailed.
"W-Wait! Princess! I—I must prepare the sacred binding ritual first!"
She paused. "Sacred… binding ritual?"
I nodded vigorously. "It's… a human tradition! Before the physical bond, we must share a… meal!"
[DING!]
[Skill: "Bluff Aura" successfully activated (Level 2)]
[Malvaria believes you're performing a mortal love ritual.]
[Seduction Delay: +5 minutes]
Malvaria blinked… then smiled.
"Very well. Impress me with this 'ritual,' husband."
She snapped her fingers.
The doors opened, and in walked… a demon maid.
But not just any maid.
She had deep amethyst eyes, short purple hair, tiny horns, and delicate bat-like wings folded neatly behind her back. She wore a classic gothic maid outfit—frilly, tight, and utterly unholy in all the right ways. A long spade tail twitched behind her nervously.
"L-Lady Malvaria, the snack cart… is ready…" she stammered, bowing deeply.
Her cheeks turned crimson when she saw me sitting shirtless, wrapped in royal silk.
Malvaria smirked. "Ah, meet Lira. My new maid-in-training. A pure-blooded succubus… though still rather shy."
"P-pleased to meet you, Lord Ren," Lira said, barely making eye contact.
Oh no. She's adorable. This is a trap.
[New Character Unlocked: Lira the Shy Succubus (Lv. 12)]
Affection: 5% (First Impression: Confused Attraction)
Special Trait: Easily Flustered. Vulnerable to Accidental Charm Events.
The snack cart was wheeled in, stacked with glowing fruit, fire-roasted meats, and a jug labeled "Dragon Wine: 180 Proof." Malvaria poured herself a glass, then poured me one… which nearly melted the gold goblet.
"I want to see how humans handle demon drink," she said with a grin.
I took one sip.
My soul briefly left my body.
[WARNING: Intoxication Imminent]
[Dragon Wine is 400% stronger than human alcohol]
[Resisting blackout with sheer panic…]
While I blinked away stars, Malvaria laid back on the pillows and began feeding me grapes one at a time.
"You know," she said, placing a glowing grape between my lips, "you surprised me. You're weak—adorably so—but cunning. You excite me."
"Uh… t-thanks?" I mumbled through a grape.
Her gaze narrowed. "But I wonder… is it all a game to you? Or are you truly devoted to becoming my king?"
Crap. She's testing me.
I swallowed hard—and I don't mean the grape.
"Of course I'm devoted! I mean, who wouldn't want to be married to the most powerful, dangerous, and… uh… beautiful woman in the Underworld?"
[DING!]
[Charm Attempt: Success (Barely)]
[Malvaria Affection: +5% | Current: 45%]
She smiled, sharp teeth gleaming. "Careful, my love. Keep talking like that and I'll skip straight to the climax of our ritual."
I squeaked. Literally squeaked.
She reached for me.
[WARNING: THIGH PRISON IMMINENT]
Just then—
CRASH!
The door slammed open.
A massive demon knight burst in, panting, armor scorched.
"PRINCESS! Emergency—!"
He froze. Looked at me. Looked at her. Looked at the grapes.
"…Should I come back later?"
Malvaria hissed. "This better be important."
The knight saluted. "A high-level human has broken into the southern wards. He… claims to be a 'Hero.'"
[DING!]
[New Quest: Deal With the Hero Intruder]
Optional: Duel Him, Befriend Him, or Outsmart Him]
Success: +Reputation, +Plot Advancement, +Harem Protection Perk]
My body surged with relief.
"W-We should investigate right away!" I blurted. "Very serious matter! Nation at stake!"
Malvaria chuckled. "You're lucky, husband. You'll live another day. Barely."
She stood, snapped her fingers, and summoned armor that wrapped around her like liquid obsidian. "Come. Let us greet this 'hero'… and show him what demons do to trespassers."
As she left, I turned to Lira, the maid, still blushing in the corner.
"You alright?" I asked.
"I-I was told to clean the sheets after the trial…" she muttered.
I choked.
"Nothing happened! NOTHING!!"
She giggled softly, then looked down.
"…But maybe next time, Lord Ren…"
[DING!]
[Lira Affection: +5% (Blushing Bond)]
[Current Affection: 10%]
[Title Gained: "Virgin Hero With a Harem (Reluctantly)"]
As I raced down the hallway after Malvaria, one thought screamed in my head:
I need to level up. Fast. Or I won't survive my own honeymoon.