Chapter 117: Homework Salesman (1) (1/2)

Agni felt restless upon waking. She wasn't entirely sure why but perhaps her dreams held the key? She had the wildest dream which left her body feverish to the touch -- something about Gigi fucking her relentlessly with a strap on.

She quickly dismissed the strangeness of the thought and stretched as she gave a complimentary yawn.

”Mmm? Shula?” Agni mouthed, she could only manage words in short effect -- she was definitely not a morning person. Her choker glowed faintly, a sign that Shula heard her call. Agni found it weird that the familiar willingly receded into her confined space, but dismissed it as whimsy.

*Maybe she's just tired.* Agni dragged herself out of bed and followed a morning ritual that she'd quickly gotten used to since joining the Mystic Tower. Wash up, get dressed, eat with friends and then decide what to do for the day.

In this case her daily activities were already decided.

Soon Agni found herself walking alone through the city of Grenvale towards the district of town she found herself frequenting the most.

Sprim Row.

Although she was essentially walking into a slum-like area, Agni found that the people there didn't really bother her. Perhaps it was due to her mid-day battle to the death nearly two weeks past.

Rather than focus on this, Agni was beginning to grow discontent for another reason.

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”I'm sorry. I can't Agni. I've got to meet with Vivian to help prepare for the mission. I've also got to do some training of my own.” This was Katrin's response to Agni's invitation to accompany the succubus on her daily adventures. Agni's response is what shocked her the most.

”H-huh? You're way too busy nowadays. I never see you!” The words escaped Agni

s lips even as her hands went to her hips.

”Do you miss me?” Katrin smiled affectionately, chuckling as she did so.

”....Yes!” Agni proudly declared, which made Katrin laugh even harder.

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And it was true! The two spent literally everyday together for more than a month. Before Agni realized it, Katrin was her security blanket. She was so used to having Katrin by her side that just two or three days of absence was enough to drive the Succubus to feeling lonely -- even if she was never truly alone.

In fact, loneliness seemed to be the theme of the day as she walked the streets of Sprim Row. Shula wouldn't come out, the only answer Agni got was.

*I'm tired. Leave me alone, I need to rest.*

”Ungrateful little imp. I let you use my body rent free and this is the thanks I get?” If Agni could see herself right now she'd probably exclaim something along the lines of ”cute!”. One could see her current act of pouting as something along these lines.

Soon Agni found herself standing in front of the third story structure of the Silken Petal. It remained the same as ever but something entirely different was out of place this morning.

”Zula? What are you doing outside?” Agni was surprised to find the owner of the Silken Petal standing at the front of the establishment.

”I had a feeling you'd probably show up this morning.” Zula remarked even as she stared affectionately at Agni. Zula's fuschia colored eyes were beautiful in their own right and only served to amplify the Courtesan's natural beauty.

”It's a nice day. Let's walk.” Zula then said as she pushed a strand of her long, black hair to the side.

And so the two took a stroll.

”Agni, have you ever thought about how much you've changed since you came to this world?” Zula began as the two walked side by side. Their destination was uncertain, but it was the least of Agni's concerns.

”No. Not really. You mean...besides the obvious?” Agni motioned towards her womanly figure.

”Well, that's a given. But...I'm surprised you are still hung up on that. You're a woman now after all. You've even begun to act the part.”

”Really? How so?” Agni inquired.

Zula chuckled, a lasting smile taking over her expression in the process.

”Well. for one. Your style of dress.” Zula was referring to Agni's love for the casual whenever she could get away with it. Agni was currently wearing a tied t-shirt and a pair of blue jean shorts.

”I-it's comfortable..” Agni felt as if she'd been called out on something.

”There's nothing wrong with it. It's just an example of how you've become accustomed to a woman's body. For women, comfort is paramount. But...even though you may have gotten used to a woman's body, you have yet to master a woman's mind or heart. You may not know this but -- as women we are at the mercy of our moods many times.” Zula explained.

”Our emotions are our greatest power. We could be completely lazy one day and the next move with grace like a queen. Determined or unhinged. Our feelings often hold that much sway over us.”

”Isn't that the same for men though?” Agni asked. She didn't necessarily buy Zula's explanation. In fact, it sounded somewhat sexist!

”Of course. I've been a woman all of my life. Both of them. Also, I have special insight and tons of practical experience.” Zula remarked.

”Have you ever given thought to why you're so resistant to being a succubus?” Zula next asked.

”Resistant? That's not really the word I would use….” Agni said. She didn't necessarily have a problem with being a demon-kin. It was more of the activities associated with it…

”Do you know that adventurer bodies are resistant to normal diseases and sickness?” Zula next asked.

”No. I had no idea. But now that you mention it.. I haven't ever felt sick or under the weather…”