strictlysupreme Chapter 943 The Last Routine 122
Chapter 943 The Last Routine 122
Chapter 943 The Last Routine 122
Axel's Succubus Shop.
"Welcome!" The loli succubus greeted the guest with a smile, but her enthusiasm faded slightly after she saw who it was, and she said with a hint of disdain, "Oh, it's Mr. Duster."
Duster didn't seem to mind, and casually waved his hand, saying, "Oh! I'm using the coupon from last time!"
"Ah, it was when we were conquering the ruins...!" The loli succubus remembered that incident, and a smile returned to her face as she said, "I was truly grateful for your help that day."
After all, it was precisely because of her willfulness that she insisted on having Duster and Lynn help her explore the ruins, only to have her efforts thwarted by the ruins collapsing. But even so, Duster's contribution cannot be erased, especially the two succubus shop coupons he promised her.
"It's nothing," Duster waved his hand, saying nonchalantly, "We've received our due reward, and we even got such high-level equipment. We're already very satisfied!"
He gestured for the loli succubus to look at the equipment he was wearing.
The loli succubus nodded and said, "It's something brought out of the ruins, right? Surprisingly, it suits you perfectly, doesn't it?"
Compared to his previous somewhat carefree and slovenly appearance, Dust looks much better now.
The loli succubus smiled and said, "I've heard about it in the city too. That Duster seems quite normal—or something like that."
“Yes.” Duster tossed his hair, quite pleased with himself, and said, “Oh dear, is my time finally coming…?”
"I think he probably won't come." The loli succubus said with a hint of regret, "He just looks normal for now." After all, Duster always changes like this, and then reverts to his original state after a few days, so she had long given up hope.
"...However, this is just my opinion, and it seems to be different from other succubi."
Compared to the loli succubus, the other succubi seemed to have a different opinion of Duster. Duster, however, raised an eyebrow slightly, puzzled, and asked, "What's different?"
"Having heard the rumors in the city, the succubus at this shop has also begun to look at Duster with new respect!"
“Is this true?!”
Duster never expected that his heroic deeds would reach the succubus shop, and even win the favor of those alluring older women. Now he was even more smug, and said with a happy smile, "Well, I guess I'll just have to tell the succubi my heroic deeds..."
"Oh, really?" The loli succubus remained noncommittal, offering no comment on his words, but still politely said, "Then, let me take you to your seat."
Please!
Duster staggered after her to a corner of the succubus shop. The loli succubus simply handed him a questionnaire and then went to attend to other customers. This was the usual way succubi treated their guests; they couldn't just stand there watching while a customer decided on their preferences, as that would make the customer feel awkward and uncomfortable. So the best approach was to give the customer ample space to express themselves, and then, after they had made their decision, to take the questionnaire with a gentle smile. And no matter what was written on it, they shouldn't make any comments or show any disdain or contempt.
However, what the loli succubus didn't expect was—
Duster, with one foot on the chair and one hand raised high, shouted, "The team was in danger! What do you think I did then?"
"Are you fighting to protect your comrades?"
"It's definitely a battle."
"It's definitely a battle!"
Before anyone knew it, several voluptuous succubus women had gathered around Dust, all listening with great interest as he recounted his heroic exploits in the ruins.
Seeing their earnestness, Dust vividly recounted, "That's right. I didn't give up, gripping my sword tightly, and wiped out the undead! Even in the ruins, I earned cheers from the crowd!"
While there are some discrepancies with the actual events, the general outline is accurate, especially regarding the part about Duster leading Lynn and the succubus out of the collapsed ruins, easily defeating any monsters that tried to stop him. His confident delivery made his story believable, prompting the succubus ladies to squeal with excitement.
"Wow! So handsome!"
"As expected of Mr. Dust!"
"Admirable!"
The admiring looks in their eyes made Duster even more smug—normally, he would leave the shop after submitting the questionnaire, but Duster lingered there chatting with the succubus sisters, even affecting the normal operation of the shop, leaving the loli succubi speechless.
Duster, however, seemed completely unconcerned, or rather, hadn't even considered it. Instead, he continued boastfully, "And another thing, the ruins were making noise and were about to collapse! Sensing the danger, I instantly made a judgment and gave instructions!"
"Great! Not only do you have the drive to act, but you also have the judgment!"
"Being intellectual is also very impressive!"
"As expected of Mr. Dust!"
The succubus ladies showered him with praise once again, and the adventurer next door, witnessing this, was filled with envy and wanted to replace Dust. However, Dust was currently enjoying immense popularity, and the adventurer, unable to find a way to replace him, could only leave in disappointment.
Duster wiped his forehead dramatically, as if even now, thinking back on it would give him a cold sweat, and exaggeratedly said, "Phew, if we hadn't done that, we wouldn't have been able to continue being adventurers. I can't remember what happened after that... In the end, everyone escaped unharmed."
This guy unexpectedly concealed the part that would have won him the most favor.
If Dust had revealed that he single-handedly dealt with all the powerful monsters he encountered during his escape, the succubus ladies might have been even more impressed. However, for some reason, he didn't mention it—even though what others might see as boasting was actually the most truthful part.
Even the loli succubus was finding it hard to keep up. She walked over and looked at the large group of people, sighing, "...The atmosphere is really lively."
"Oh! Lolisa, do you want to hear about my heroic deeds too?" Duster greeted her with a smile.
However, the loli succubus glanced at him disdainfully, covered her mouth, and said with a deliberately playful laugh, "No need, there's no need for such heroic deeds mixed with lies."
The voice was even a bit loud, which surprised the succubus sisters.
Duster quickly moved closer to the loli succubus and whispered in her ear, "Hey, hey! Don't say anything weird!"
“Haa…” The loli succubus sighed helplessly and said, “Let me clarify first, this is Mr. Duster’s illusion.”
She was quite certain that things would soon change, and Duster would return to the dust everyone in Axel hated. But Duster didn't care; in fact, he hoped so, even saying, "What does it matter? Whether it's an illusion or whatever, I think this life of being flattered is pretty great."
"Are you serious?"
"Of course! So, let's leave it at that for now, that's my answer."
Duster snorted, seemingly expressing that he'd rather die in his fantasy than face reality. That's his quirk—he says he enjoys being flattered, yet he's unwilling to change for it; he's truly a scoundrel who makes you feel physically uncomfortable.
The loli succubus sighed and said, "But this state won't last long, will it?"
After all, if you want to stay popular and be flattered and praised by others, you should be like the Demon Sword Hero of Axel, often going out to do missions and help others solve their problems, and preferably with a very cheerful and clear smile on your face.
"No, that's true..."
Duster understood this very well.
The loli succubus looked at Duster carefully and found that he seemed to have changed a little. Perhaps it was because he was loved and flattered by many people that he realized that this kind of life was not bad, and the scumbag mentality that had always existed was shaken.
Seeing this, the loli succubus continued her suggestion, saying, "Why not just start anew? If you reform, your reputation will skyrocket!"
She said this in a soft, seductive tone, as if trying to tempt him.
Duster fell into deep thought, then stroked his chin and said, "A reformed person... do you think he can become one?"
"...I'm sorry."
The loli succubus apologized for some reason... no, it's because she knows how many scumbags Duster has, and that scumbag nature is deeply buried in his heart and cannot be eradicated. Presumably, even if he changes, he will soon revert to his original form.
"That being said, it would be great if the ratings improved again..."
Duster looked slightly tempted.
At the same time, he wore an evil smile.
While the loli succubus was feeling a bit strange, Duster clenched his fist and said seriously, "Okay, it's decided! We'll go on the mission tomorrow!"
"Eh?"
"If my rating improves, my success rate in flirting with girls will increase significantly... A harem won't be a dream anymore!"
He truly is a scumbag. What made him change wasn't others' opinions of him, but his own selfish desires.
The loli succubus sighed helplessly and said, "You're still the same as always, using the worst excuse ever..."
I really hope that Dust won't do anything bad in his desire to become more popular, or even to the point of building a harem—
With these concerns in mind, the next day arrived.
At Dust's request, Lynn and Dust left Axel. Along the way, Lynn was quite self-doubting. She couldn't help but sigh, "That Dust actually took on the mission... and when Keith and Taylor weren't around. It's really surprising!"
Most importantly, the target of this mission is a powerful wyvern, a high-level monster that only a very few adventurers in Axel can defeat.
She had no idea that Duster's true purpose was to gain praise and the admiration of others by defeating powerful dragons, and that his ultimate goal was to build a harem!
If she knew, she definitely wouldn't have agreed to come and help.
"Because they said they had something to do." Duster said nonchalantly, then shrugged and said, "It's not important. Anyway, someone else will take my place, so there shouldn't be any problem."
"Even with Lolisa traveling with us..."
Lynn was slightly worried.
To be honest, the loli succubus isn't entirely without ability, but she's simply not very helpful. Having her in the team actually makes one worry about the future...
The loli succubus also looked slightly nervous and whispered, "To be honest, I am a little scared, but there will definitely be magical items and dungeons along the way. For Mr. Banir... that's right, hehehe... give this information to Mr. Banir, and I must get praise this time!"
"Ah... I see..."
Lynn gave an awkward laugh. She knew there was a reason why the loli succubus had agreed to come along, and considering that it was because of her idol, the Hellish Grand Duke Barnier, she wasn't surprised at all.
"That's it!" Duster said loudly, hands on his hips, with a stubborn air. "I've already bragged to the women that I successfully slayed the dragon! Successfully completing the quest will make my evaluation rise higher and higher!"
"Ah... so that's the purpose."
Lynn looked helpless. She knew that Duster hadn't really changed; he had other, more sinister intentions and purposes. Otherwise, he would never have been motivated.
"Alright! Lord Dust's new team, let's go!!!"
At Dust's command, the three headed toward a hill quite far from Axel, where the wyverns were entrenched.
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"Is this the area where the dragon appears?" When the three arrived at a relatively small hill and saw the dilapidated state of the surroundings and the marks left by various powerful claws, they couldn't help but feel nervous.
Lynn swallowed hard, and said in a slightly frightened voice, "It's such a dangerous atmosphere..."
I don't know if it's because dragons have settled here, but the area around the hill is quiet. There are no creatures around, making it even more eerie.
the most important is--
"Weapons and items are scattered all over the ground." The loli succubus, seeing everything around her, hid behind Lynn in terror, saying fearfully, "Could it be... that all of these are adventurers who failed their missions!?"
"Don't be so scared."
Duster rolled his eyes in annoyance. Compared to the two girls who were somewhat terrified, he was much better... no, rather, he felt no fear at all and instead became eager to try.
"We're adventurers whose reputation is skyrocketing right now! Even if the opponent is a dragon, we'll always find a way if we go with the flow! If we defeat the dragon, my popularity will soar, hehehe..."
Duster let out a sinister, wicked laugh, looking like a villain who harbored ill intentions and planned to do something bad to the dragon.
Seriously, where does this guy get his confidence that he can defeat a dragon?
Seeing him like this, even the frightened Lynn and the loli succubus were speechless.
It's truly a rampant flow of desire.
(End of this chapter)