I was sold to a dangerous place in order to repay my parents’ debt, and I ended up being bought by a vampire young lady. I became the feed for the beautiful maid.

Lilith’s Only Hero

As I soaked in the hot springs in my dream, Lilith suddenly appeared. 

I knew succubi had such abilities, but how did she get in when I had a magical sealing bracelet on?

Seemingly aware of my confusion, Lilith chuckled softly.

“Why do you think I could enter your dream even though you have the magic sealing bracelet on~? Well, as long as our bodies are in contact, my abilities work just fine~.”

“What a loophole…”

It seemed she couldn’t enter freely, but it was still embarrassing to have someone intrude into my personal dream space.

“A-anyway, could you please wear something!? Even if it’s for the sake of succubus’ essence sucking, being naked is not appropriate!”

“Aw~, but you have to be naked to enter a bath, you know~? Besides, it’s more fun this way, isn’t it, darling~?”

“More importantly, I can’t keep my composure!”

I understood the reason she could enter my dream, so I desperately pleaded with Lilith, who was now embracing me from behind. The sensation of her ample bosom pressing against my back was undeniably pleasant.

However, the embarrassment and shyness outweighed any pleasure. 

Unlike in reality, where my movements were restricted, my freedom in this dream made me anxious about being driven by desire and doing something I might regret. 

Even though it was a dream, I didn’t want to do anything that could hurt her or lose control.

“Mmm~, I guess it’s fine~.”

Perhaps she sensed my feelings, Lilith reluctantly let go of me. Shortly after, I heard a snap from behind.

“Alright, I’ve put on a swimsuit for now~.”

“Really? You didn’t come in completely naked or wearing something with a ridiculously low amount of fabric, did you?”

“It’s not a lie, you know~? You’re being too cautious~.”

She said that with a hint of dissatisfaction, about me not entirely trusting her.

 It was probably because she had deceived me multiple times with her essence sucking. While I considered her a valuable friend, I recognized that I shouldn’t be careless when it came to her actions that might humiliate me.

Maybe Lilith got fed up with my constant doubt because she let out a small sigh and said,

“You said Lilith is an important friend to you, but it was a lie, wasn’t it~?”

“What? No way!It’s because I really care about you that I’m taking care to make sure no mistakes happen.”

“Hmm…”

I thought that it would be insincere to engage in a relationship when we weren’t even dating.

Still, Lilith only voiced her discontent without further argument.

Feeling relieved that I might have persuaded her to back off, I suddenly felt a slender, white arm wrap around my neck. 

At the same time, I sensed something soft pressed against my back, and I realized Lilith had embraced me again. 

However, this time, there was a thin sandwiched between us.

“Do you understand now?”

“U-uh… well, it does feel different from before, but we don’t need to be this close, do we?”

“Lilith needs to, you know~. This is the first time I’ve entered someone’s dream like this~.”

“Is that so?”

Her unexpected confession took me by surprise, but considering Lilith’s view of love, it made sense.

“In dreams, succubi are typically dominant, but with someone as strong-willed as you, there’s a chance they might resist, and Lilith could end up being attacked instead. That’s why Lilith hasn’t used this ability until now.”

“I see…”

I understood that it was best to avoid indiscriminately entering people’s dreams, given the circumstances.

Ah, but isn’t that strange?

“But am I really okay?”

“…Yes.”

When I asked while turning my head,Lilith nodded slightly while burying her face in my shoulder.

“I trust that Ikkun won’t do anything terrible to Lily.”

“…If you really think that, can you please back off?”

Although I felt a bit embarrassed by her trust, I wanted to maintain a sense of propriety.

Nonetheless, Lilith showed no sign of moving away, so I resigned myself to endure it.

Hence, I told myself that the reason my face was warm was due to the hot spring, even if it was just a dream-created illusion.

As I closed my eyes, still repeating that to myself, Lilith released her arm from around me. 

Just when I thought she had finally let go, the water’s surface suddenly started to form ripples. 

Before I could figure out what was happening, a gentle warmth spread across both my cheeks.

Lifting my head reflexively, I saw Lilith’s face in front of me. She had moved around to my front, wearing the white bikini she mentioned.

However, I couldn’t muster any surprise or reaction at this fact. 

Her slightly flushed cheeks, her purple eyes tinged with a hint of longing, and her soft, pink lips looked moist from the humidity—she appeared different from her usual self, and I couldn’t tear my gaze away.

While I was lost in bewilderment, Lilith slowly began to speak.

“Oh, by the way, I never told you the theme for the relay challenge, did I?”

“Uh, oh yeah… come to think of it, there was something like that.”

I had completely forgotten amidst her getting sick and collapsing, and the various games we played. 

Even though I had forgotten, I couldn’t help but wonder what theme Lilith had drawn for me.

Sensing my curiosity, she smiled more softly than usual.

“The theme I drew for the relay was… ‘Hero.'”

“Eh…?”

The unexpected revelation of the theme “Hero” scattered all the nervousness and excitement that had accumulated.

A hero…? 

Wait, does that mean Lilith thinks that I am a fool?

In shock, as I hung my head, it felt like I was being treated on the same level as Yuto. However, Lilith continued with a small suppressed chuckle, as if finding something amusing.

“No, not the foolish kind of hero~. I meant it in the literal sense, you know~”

“Well, that’s a relief… But even so, I can’t recall doing anything ‘heroic’ in the literal sense.”

Even though I was relieved that she didn’t mean the foolish kind, I still couldn’t see myself as a hero in the true sense. 

I might be an S-class adventurer, but my nickname is “The Sweeper,” a cleaner. If it was just about completing the theme, choosing Yuto, even if self-proclaimed, would have been the easier way to go.

However, Lilith shook her head, denying my doubts.

“Nooope. When I saw ‘Hero’ as the theme, I immediately thought of you, Ikkun.”

“Why’s that?”

“Because when Lilith was in trouble, the strong and kind, wonderful hero who always came to rescue her was you~”

I couldn’t help but turn my gaze away from her sincere words. 

The rapid beating of my heart, different from when we were in close proximity,made me feel oddly unsettled.

The Lilith in front of me couldn’t have been unaware of that, and she grinned with an unruly, teasing smile.

Just as I wondered why she was smiling like that…

Suddenly, Lilith’s face drew nearer…

“Um…”

“Muuh!?”

…a moist, warm, and soft sensation was transmitted to my lips.

I realized that Lilith had kissed me.

But even after understanding this, my body remained frozen.

It was, after all, my first kiss.

The shock was so great that I felt like my heart might stop.

“Fufu… smooch”

“!”

Not giving me a chance to break free, Lilith’s tongue slipped into my mouth as if to launch a second attack.

It slid sensuously and skillfully, she entwined it with mine, sending sensuous shivers.

“Mmm… Uh… Mwah… Nchu…”

She kissed me repeatedly, making sensual and moist sounds, pausing to catch her breath and then resuming her kisses.

It was a string of kisses, during which saliva was exchanged, sucked, and absorbed, and especially when she sucked, an intense pleasure surged that almost felt like my soul was leaving my body.

Already quite shaken and unable to think properly due to the heat of the hot spring and lack of oxygen, I couldn’t even begin to comprehend how long I remained like a puppet under her control.

I wondered how long I had been at her mercy.

Lilith, having completely ensnared me, finally released me from her embrace.

The thread of saliva connecting our lips broke, and I had no intention of wiping it away. I had been utterly enchanted.

“Mmm… Ahh♡…”

While I was immersed in a dazed, burning sensation, Lilith released a satisfied sigh.

Even that sounded enchanting.

Regaining my composure and finally able to think again, I had a question for her.

“W-Why did you kiss me…?”

“Because Lilith wanted to~. Your essence was even richer and more delicious than usual~♡”

“So you did suck my essence…”

Although I was too caught up in the kiss to notice it, the feeling of exhaustion that followed made me suspect that I had been drained of essence. 

This was one of the methods succubi typically used for essence absorption. 

From what I had heard, it was a rather inefficient method compared to others. Despite the inefficiency, just a kiss seemed to have taken a considerable amount of my energy.

However, I had many questions.

“Um… I’ve never kissed anyone before.”

“Neither has Lilith! But this doesn’t count as a real kiss since we’re not in the real world, right?♪”

“Uh, even though I still clearly feel the sensation…”

I was taken aback to learn that Lilith was also experiencing her first kiss. I couldn’t just let it go that easily.

But she just tilted her head, puzzled by my reaction.

“Is it really true? You see, the body in a dream is essentially the soul itself. That’s why we can directly absorb essence.”

That seemed almost as if it meant succubi had complete freedom to do as they pleased, provided that there was no resistance. 

I couldn’t voice these thoughts, though. Pointing out that would be the same as saying that Lilith intended to kill me if I couldn’t resist would be problematic.

I am well aware from our past interactions that she had no intention to do so.

“Also, about what you said, why hasn’t anything happened even though I disobeyed the young lady’s orders?”

“Oh, that’s what you mean. You see, you’re not allowed to touch us… Well…”

Lilith paused and leaned in closer to my ear before continuing.

“ But it’s safe for you to put your hands on us here~… That’s why you can do anything you want in the dream~♡”

“Wha-!”

A bizarre, spine-tingling sensation rushed through me as my desires and fears collided. 

It wasn’t clear whether it was chills of discomfort or excitement.

I could only understand one thing: that Lilith, if she wanted, could take away my chastity. Unfortunately, I couldn’t deny a faint sense of anticipation.

“Mmm, ahh, heh…”

“Li-Lilith?”

Suddenly as I was trying to dispel such worldly thoughts, Lilith unexpectedly trembled.

Before I could ask what was wrong, her abdomen suddenly emitted a faint pink light.

Due to her swimsuit, her midriff was exposed, and there was a heart-shaped mark with wings that appeared there.

“Is this…?”

“Ahaa~ it really came out, after all~.”

Lilith, realizing what had happened to her own body with my murmurs, responded joyfully. 

I asked her with my gaze, curious about what was happening, and she lovingly stroked the mark while explaining.

I raised an eyebrow in confusion and looked at her for an explanation.

“This is called the ‘Lust Crest,’ you know~. It’s a precious mark that appears when a succubus finds her lifelong partner~.”

“Lifelong partner?”

“That’s right~. When this mark appears~,you will not be able to absorb energy from anyone other than the chosen partner~.”

“What!?”

Upon hearing the detailed explanation, my entire body felt as though it was boiling with an indescribable heat, and I raised my voice in alarm.

It was because I realized the meaning behind the Lust Crest.

Who would have thought that something like that could appear just from a kiss?

It was a shocking revelation. I was overwhelmed by disbelief and the absurdity of the situation, and I couldn’t help but be taken aback.

In reality, or rather, in the dream we were in, the Lust Crest on Lilith’s body was radiating strongly, asserting its existence.

My heart raced uncontrollably. How could I make this loud pounding sound disappear? My face was so hot that I couldn’t even blame it on the hot spring.

It’s a misunderstanding, it’s all in my head. Even though these excuses came to mind, I couldn’t voice them.

Lilith, realizing the meaning from my expression, wore a mischievous smile befitting a succubus.

“Ah, Ikkun~ ♡ You’re sooo excited~”

“Ugh…”

I couldn’t even retort, and her words hit the bullseye.

Despite my predicament, Lilith took my hand and pressed it against her left breast.

“Hey, Lilith—”

“Shh.”

I was on the verge of exclaiming in surprise when Lilith, with her free hand, raised her index finger to silence me.

For a brief moment, I wondered what she meant by this, but soon, I came to a certain realization.

That’s because my right hand, which had been pressed against her incredibly big, soft and plump breast, transmitted a faint yet quick vibration.

—Could it be?

Before the answer to that question could surface in my mind, Lilith blushed deeply and looked up at me with upturned eyes.

Her purple eyes, brimming with moisture, held a strong and undeniable affection, mixed with nervousness.

“Lily… you see, Lily really likes you, Ikkun.”

“Wha—!”

She repeated the meaning I had just figured out.

“I love everything about you, Ikkun. Your adorable side when I tease you, and your cool side when you come to my rescue. This lust crest, you see, it’s proof that I can’t resist how much I love you.”

“Lilith, I…”

However, I couldn’t bring myself to readily accept Lilith’s confession.

I was uncertain if it was truly me she liked, whether I felt the same way about her as a romantic partner, or even how I should respond to her.Knowing that her feelings were genuine made me feel ashamed and inadequate for not having an immediate answer.

At that moment, I felt a temptation to just reject her.

Just as I was starting to lean in that direction, Lilith called my name.

“Ikkun.”

“What—!?”

As Lilith addressed me, she kissed me once again.

It was a simple peck, but it was enough to lift my consciousness out of the maelstrom of thoughts.

As I gazed at her in astonishment after she gently withdrew her face away, she sported a bright smile.

“It’s okay, Ikkun. You can take your time to answer~.”

“But that’s…”

I was starting to feel insincere towards her for summoning up the courage to confess. 

However, before I could voice that, Lilith continued.

“By the way, Ikkun, you’re not misunderstanding something, are you?”

“Misunderstanding?”

“Yeah. Lilith said she likes you, but she didn’t say she wants to date you or anything, did she?”

“Huh!? You… well, you didn’t say that, but…”

Isn’t that what a confession is supposed to imply? I tilted my head, unable to readily agree with her odd reasoning.

Perhaps my reaction was strange, as Lilith chuckled softly and continued.

“All I wanted was for you to know that Lilith likes you, Ikkun. I don’t plan to take things any further than that, okay?”

“Further? What do you mean?”

“Ehehe~ That’s a secret~♪”

“Huh…”

I couldn’t help but be exasperated with Lilith, who clearly had hidden intentions and concealed the details.

“Of course, I’d be happy if you’d date me, but I assume you want to be sure of your feelings for me first, right Ikkun? So, you can give your answer when you’ve made up your mind.”

“…I understand. In that case, I’ll take your word for it.”

Although I couldn’t help but think it was a rather convenient situation, I decided to take advantage of Lilith’s consideration. 

After all, this was my first time receiving a confession. 

Regardless of the answer I eventually came up with, having some time to think about it was genuinely appreciated.

I should think it over carefully… I wouldn’t want to upset the young lady if things got awkward.

“Ehehe~ Ikkun, I love you~♡”

“Ubh?!”

Just as I regained my composure, Lilith kissed me again. 

Given that I had put her confession on hold, I had no grounds to stop her, so I simply went along with it.

From that point on, Lilith continued to bestow kisses upon me, repeatedly, until she deactivated her powers and I woke up from the dream. Although nothing more intimate happened, I was left utterly drained, both physically and mentally.

Completely depleted, I spent the next day bedridden, a literal boneless mess…