## Chapter 664 – Promotion

And so, the succubus Hildegard went from Demon Friend to Demon Wife, and became human, then an angel. I don’t know what kind of nonsense that is, but I’ve decided to just think of it that way from now on.

Race doesn’t matter.

What matters is an individual’s conscience and character.

Even if succubi suck out people’s life force and kill them, Hildegard won’t do it if she doesn’t want to. Even if alraunes eat people, Ari won’t do it if she doesn’t want to. Until now, I’ve looked at such negative things by lumping together entire races.

If you think that way, it’s the same as saying that all humans are heretics because there are heretical humans.

I’ve been living with that kind of prejudice.

Just like imperialists.

All these prejudices, rejections, and discriminations created cruel plantations and sugarcane fields, and led to inhumane racism and slave hunting. What matters is an individual’s character, not their race.

“Ah.”

You shouldn’t discriminate based on prejudice.

ㅡEnlightenment.

This is Fusion Confucianism.

It felt like I was grasping at least one strand of that truth. I will continue to practice as a seeker of Fusion Confucianism. I do what I believe is right. But I am not perfect yet, so I can be wrong.

Therefore, if there is something wrong, it must be corrected.

Correcting what is wrong.
That’s Fusion Confucianism.

At this moment, I realized that the distinction of race is useless. Look at Ari, look at Hildegard. They are extremely kind and good-hearted women. I rejected them just because they were inhuman.

That… was something that shouldn’t have happened.
I realized it for sure.

“So that’s how it is.”

Today, I haven’t just been promoted in my qualifications as a man.

By gaining enlightenment, my character has also been promoted to a higher level. The love that the succubus Hildegard showed me has clearly made me grow.

ㅡWhoosh.

It felt like the negative energy of violence surging from within me was calming down.

Is this… the world seen by a person of character?
Is this the emotion felt by a person of character?

I wanted to share this feeling with Mersin and Bulverza. And with Vigal. Anyway, in the clarified vision, I saw Hildegard, who was nestled in my arms with a comfortable expression.

“Then, Katt-nim.”

A voice full of aegyo.
Hildegard stroked my chin with her finger and said.

“When would be a good time to spend our first night together?”
“No, is that the first thing you say?”
“But… I’ve always wanted it. I’ve always filled my empty heart by imagining having sex with Katt-nim. Now that I’ve become Katt-nim’s woman, it’s okay to ask for sex as much as I want, right?”

Hildegard, saying that, looked very happy. There’s no way I could refuse her when she said it so softly with that face.

“I want to be compensated for all the loneliness and pain I’ve endured… Katt-nim. Will you… accept my virginity?”
“Yes, I will. Let’s make time for it.”

When I hugged her waist, Hildegard’s eyes widened.

“Aaaah… Aaaah, just hearing those words makes me feel like I’m going to cum… Katt-nim. I think I’m going to cum…!”
“No, what did you do?”
“Just… being held like this by Katt-nim… my body and mind… feel like they’re melting away, so I naturally ovulate… I feel like my uterus is already full!”
“Um, Hildegard. Let’s think about pregnancy later. Not now.”

The problem was that even if Hildegard had a child with me, her race would be fixed as a succubus. Let’s think about this later.

“Okay!”

Hildegard answered as if she didn’t care.

“That’s right, Katt-nim. I want to greet all of Katt-nim’s other wives.”
“Greet?”
“Yes. Since Katt-nim is my master, those wives are all my mistresses. I want to be polite. And I also want to get along well with them. I think I can get closer to them if I greet them first.”

What a thoughtful idea.

“Please tell me the names of everyone.”
“First of all, you know Claudia and Winia, right?”
“Yes! I know them very well!”
“Then, in order… Karin, who uses a sword like me, and Risha, who is a witch. And Liztina, who is a martial artist, and Ari, who is an alraune.”

Hildegard, hearing my words, slowly repeated the names.

“Yes. I know them very well. I will now be loyal to those wives as well. Of course, I only obey Katt-nim, but they are also my mistresses.”
“Our Hildegard is very kind.”

Hildegard conveyed that she would be loyal not only to me but also to my wives. She’s thinking of me so devotedly.

I’m so lucky.

“Ehehe… I’m always the kind Hildegard to Katt-nim, of course.”
“Yes, yes. I understand. Anyway, shall we go back?”
“Yes!”

And so, I went back with Hildegard to where Claudia and Winia were waiting.

“Hey, Blackie? So what did you do?”
“I decided to make her my woman.”
“Yeah. I figured.”

Winia nodded and reached out to stroke my head.

“Good job, Blackie.”
“…Thanks, Winia.”
“It’s nothing. This was going to happen anyway. I told you, up to ten is okay.”
“I understand, so don’t worry.”

When I answered, Winia shifted her gaze to Hildegard.

“…Hildegard, was it? I’ve been a little prickly with you until now, but don’t worry about it from now on. Like I said, treat our Blackie well.”
“Yes! Winia-nim! I will obey Katt-nim! And Winia-nim is also my mistress, so I will listen to you! Please take care of me!”
“Wh-what…? U-uh? Okay. Do that.”

Hildegard smiled brightly and shook Winia’s hand up and down. Winia looked at me with a bewildered expression.

“Please give me any tasks you have from now on! Whether it’s errands or housework, I’ll do it all, Winia-nim!”
“Th-there’s no need to go that far… Let’s do it together, that is.”
“Aaaah…! You’re so kind! You’re amazing, Winia-nim!”
“B-Blackie? Was she always this kind of person?”

She probably was.

“She said that my women are all her mistresses, so she’ll be loyal to them all.”
“Whaaat… Then I’ll think of it that way. I look forward to working with you too.”
“Yes!”

After greeting Winia, Hildegard stood in front of Claudia. The bright atmosphere from before was gone. Hildegard bowed her head with a very polite attitude.

“Claudia-nim… Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity.”
“Hehe, it’s nothing. I have nothing more to wish for as long as you treat Katt well.”
“Yes. As I said in advance, I will live my whole life as Katt-nim’s possession.”
“Yes. Do that. I really like your attitude.”

Claudia seemed quite happy.

“I also like women who sincerely love Katt. Please try to make me like you for the rest of my life?”
“Yes. I will. Just leave it to me!”

Claudia stroked Hildegard’s head. Hildegard rubbed her head against Claudia’s hand as if she was very happy.

Claudia, who was doing that, looked at me and said.

“Katt? Is the burden on your heart a little better now?”
“Yeah. It’s not just a little better… It feels like my vision has cleared up.”

Today, my ‘qualifications’ have increased.

My qualifications as a man and my character have grown.

My clearer mind than ever makes me realize that.

“In a positive sense?”
“Yes, Claudia. Thank you always. My very existence is all thanks to you. I am who I am now because you are here, Claudia.”
“Aww… Yes. Mama feels the same way.”

Claudia smiled brightly and hugged me.

“Katt is my everything…”
“Teehee…”

Me too.

“I will continue to live only for Katt.”

* * *

“Now, you’ll be okay.”

Risha put a black choker around Hildegard’s neck. It was a soft leather choker with a small lock in the center as a point.

“Yes… Thank you so much, Risha-nim!”

Hildegard obediently entrusted herself to Risha’s hands.

“Rather than thanking me with words, I would like you to convey it with knowledge. Can you do that?”
“I will gladly tell you!! Everything I know!!”

After meeting Hildegard earlier and sending her back, I returned home. As soon as I arrived, I informed Karin and Risha of what had happened today, and after making various preparations, we gathered in the basement.

Risha was already prepared.

She took out a choker that concealed her identity as if she had been waiting.

Anyway, with Risha in tow, I summoned Hildegard from the basement of the house, and after giving her only a brief explanation as soon as she was summoned, I immediately put on the choker. With this, no matter what happens, Hildegard’s identity will not be exposed.

Of course, it would be obvious if she was transformed, but she would be transformed into a human on a regular basis.

“Then I will properly greet you! Karin-nim, Risha-nim! My name is Hildegard! Have you heard of my name?”

Hildegard, standing in the center of the basement, bowed and said cheerfully.

“Um… a few times. I’ve only heard about it.”
“I already knew.”

Karin and Risha, sitting in their seats, answered while sending their gazes.

“I became Katt-nim’s seventh woman today, and from now on, I will live by giving Katt-nim my loyalty and love! Of course, I will also be loyal to Karin-nim and Risha-nim, who will be my mistresses! Ah, there’s nothing to worry about just because I’m a succubus! I’m harmless!”

I was also sitting still, and Karin, listening to Hildegard’s story, whispered in my ear.

“H-husband? She’s more than I thought? Is that horn, wings, and tail okay? She’s a complete demon.”
“I keep seeing her, so she’s cute.”

Karin seemed to be concerned about Hildegard’s inhuman parts. Well, it’s the first time she’s seen her today. This is a natural reaction. The reason why she wasn’t completely shocked was probably because Karin was a skilled knight.

“Uh-huh… Is that so? Her personality doesn’t seem to be a problem… Well, my sister has already finished talking with Claudia-yang. It’s okay to have a new woman. Anyway, my husband will take care of it. But looking at it like this, the demon looks a little dangerous.”
“Risha put a necklace on her, so there won’t be any problems. And there’s Ari too. Hildegard can also transform into a human.”
“Is that so? Then that’s fine… Anyway, be careful because my sister is worried. It’s good to make women, but from now on, be a little more selective…”

While we were talking briefly, Hildegard smiled brightly and approached Karin, taking her hand.

“Karin-nim! Can I call you Karin Onee-san?!”
“Wh-what? Onee-san?”
“Yes!”
“If you want…”

Karin was a little awkward, but Hildegard was aggressive.

“Yes! Then Karin Onee-san! How did Karin Onee-san become a wife?”
“Me? U-uh… It’s not a very honorable way…”
“I want to know! Ah, should I transform into a human first?”
“Do that.”

When Karin nodded, Hildegard naturally transformed into a human. The horns, wings, and tail disappeared, and the black eyes returned to white.

When she became a natural human beauty, Karin seemed a little relieved.

“…Are you a little outgoing?”
“I think so! I’m so happy right now! Anyway, I’d like you to tell me. I want to know a little more about Karin Onee-san. Since you’re my mistress, I think I need to know that!”
“Mistress… Well, it’s just. It’s a bit long to tell…”

Karin explained to Hildegard about how she ended up being eaten by me. Hildegard listened to it and nodded happily.

“Thank you for telling me! Then I look forward to working with you in the future! If there’s anything you want me to do, please tell me! I’ll do everything!”
“I like that?”

Karin nodded.
Hildegard, who had finished greeting, went to Risha.

“It’s very nice to see that you have an active personality. As I said, please continue to pour your love into this woman’s partner.”
“Yes! Risha-nim! But you’re so beautiful… Are you an elf?”
“Hmph, let’s just say that. Anyway. To explain about that necklace, it will be able to completely hide your identity, but it will not be able to hide your appearance. It’s okay in the house, but if you go out, be sure to transform into a human form and wear the choker.”
“I will keep that in mind!”

When going out, you must transform into a human form and wear the choker.

“Hehehe, it’s very good to hear you answer clearly. I’ll ask you about Pandemonium soon, so please organize it in your head for now.”
“Yes. I’ll do that too!”

Risha seems to be full of thoughts of research.

“Lastly… Ari?”

Hildegard approached Ari, who was standing against the wall, and took her hand. Somehow, Ari seemed a little reluctant, but Hildegard forced the greeting.

“Can I call you Ari?!”
“…Do as you please.”
“You’re an alraune, right? Let’s get along well! I’m a succubus!”
“…Yes.”

Ari, who nodded, approached me as if running away.

“Father… Is she okay?”
“Of course she’s okay. Why, our Ari?”
“…It’s nothing. It’s just that it’s my first time experiencing someone after me… so I feel a little strange… so I’m a little awkward.”
“You’ll be fine soon.”

Unlike Ari, who has a slightly calm and intelligent feel, Hildegard was really active. This house is going to be very noisy. Then I just have to introduce her to Liz Onee-san next time.

Well, the first night… I’ll do it soon.