Trick or Rita!

E-Ethan...! We have a problem!

What's all the fuss this early in the morning?

Has she been causing trouble again?

Who dares interrupt my sacred breakfast? The Fairy Queen would like a word with them.

Wait, you're right here?

Then who else could've caused trouble...?

...Didn't you say your shoulders have been stiff lately?

If they're still bothering you, just say the word. I'll use you for target practice.

P-Please, calm down, both of you...

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I think you'd better see for yourself.

You'd never believe me if I tried to explain.

H-Hey...

I-It's been a while, everyone...

R-Rita...?!

I-Is that a costume for the Halloween Festival?

It looks lovely on you, but... it's quite a daring dress, isn't it...?

Her chest's gotten bigger, too.

......!

What are you even talking about?!

I'm just stating the facts.

Open your eyes. Anyone can see they've gotten bigger.

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W-What are you staring at?!

Now that you mention it, they do look a little bigger...

Guh...!

I'm sorry, Ethan. My hand slipped.

How does your hand "slip" in such a perfect arc...?!

Princess... what exactly was the "problem" you mentioned earlier?

It doesn't exactly look like a maid uniform, but...

...it makes a perfect festival costume!

W-Well...

...It's not a costume.

Huh...?

I-I'd never buy a dress like this!

When I woke up, I had wings and a tail...

...and all my maid outfits had turned into dresses!

I-It's not like I'm wearing it because I like it!

Wait, so the wings and tail are...?

Y-You can believe what you want, but...

They aren't props. They're real.

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W-What...? Why are you looking at me like that?

I-I didn't dress up for you, you know!

...There's something I've always wondered.

Are wings and tails really that sensitive...?

Guhhhhh...!

I'm sorry, Ethan. My hand slipped again.

That was a full-force punch...!

As you can see... Rita's turned into a succubus.

You're just going to ignore me...?!

Whoever turned an ordinary human into a demon...

...must be an exceptionally skilled mage.

So that's why you came to me?

That's right, Morgana.

Could you use your magic... to turn Rita back to normal?

If she stays like this... she'll never be able to work at the Maid Cafe again!

Sigh... Such a nuisance, and first thing in the morning, too...

I never get a day off.

......You were in bed all day yesterday.

Morgana, if the Maid Cafe starts making less money...

...you'll have fewer desserts to choose from.

Not you too, Bedivere...!

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We'd be so grateful for your help, Morgana! Think of Aldbourne Town!

......Hmph. If you're going to beg like that, I suppose I have no choice.

Very well. I'll catch that fool of a mage for you!

You just want cake...

Ignore that stupid pig. Come along.

M-Morgana...?

I think you may have led us to the wrong place...

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So much for the great Fairy Queen!

All that bragging on the way here...

...and you still walked right into a trap!

Grrrrr...!

I know I'm the one who asked for help, but...

...you're awfully full of yourself.

Can you blame me? I know who really did this.

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Ethan, is that true?!

When on earth did you figure it out...?

Did you find a new clue in this Dungeon?

So... I finally have everyone's attention.

But where's the fun in telling you right away?

W-Why are you looking at me all of a sudden?

Rita, can you do me a favor?

W-W-What is it?! You pervert!

Don't think I'm a pushover just because I'm dressed like this...!

D-Do you think getting this close will make my heart race...?

Let me touch your tail.

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A succubus's weak spot is her tail...

I've always taken that as a given, but I've never tested it myself.

Please, Rita! Let me prove my theory!!!

If you're too embarrassed to let me touch your tail, how about your wings...?!

Gagh...!

I'm sorry, Ethan. My hand slipped again.

But you really were out of line this time, Ethan.

A-Are you out of your mind...?! Keep your hands to yourself!

Ethan... you took that joke too far.

Hmph. You should know what he's like.

That perverted pig is always in heat.

Keep your guard up, or he might just devour you.

You make me sound like some kind of wolf...!

Well, like Bedivere said, I was just messing around...

Honestly, I think it's obvious who did this.

Someone who can turn an ordinary human into a succubus overnight...

There's only one demon we know who could pull that off, right?

......! You don't mean...!

Yeah. The Succubus Queen, Lilia.

Well... the former Succubus Queen. Once we find her, we can sort all this out.

...Do you have a second?

W-What's up...?

Y-You said... you wanted to touch my tail, right?

Did you... mean it?

Oh... So that's still on your mind, huh?

I was just joking to lighten the mood...

I-If you weren't joking...!

Before I turn back to normal... I-I'll let you touch it... just once.

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Huh? R-Really...?! But you hated the idea earlier!

D-Don't get the wrong idea! I just don't want to owe you anything!

You agreed to help catch the culprit... so I'm just returning the favor!

Oh? It's been a while, Swordbringer! ★

How've you all been?

Lilia. The pranks stop here.

I know you're excited about the Halloween Festival, but... you've gone too far.

Hmm? Whatever do you mean?

I've been relaxing with my cute little sister the whole time...

Don't play innocent!

You're the one who turned Rita into a succubus!

Someone with enough Mana to turn an ordinary human into a demon...

That could only be you, Lilia, the former Succubus Queen!

Lilia, Rita works at the Maid Cafe.

For the sake of her dream, please break the spell!

I shall grant you one last chance.

Surrender before the Fairy Queen's flames burn those wings of yours to cinders.

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Hmm... I think I see what's going on here.

So you're finally showing your true colors!

So the culprit really is...

You come barging in with all these other women and point your sword at me...

You just wanted to see me get jealous, didn't you?

Huh...?

Congratulations! Your plan worked. ♡

Right now, I really...

...feel like wiping every last one of you out! ♡

......! Everyone, get ready!!!

Well, couples always kiss and make up, so...

...you won't mind if I get a little rough, will you?

Ahaha! ★

Such absurdly powerful Mana... Are you really a succubus?

Th-That was a tough fight... even with so many of us against her...

Now I see why they called you the Succubus Queen...

I almost lost to that pervert... I'd better train harder from now on.

I was so close to winning... What a shame.

Guess I've gotten too used to this peaceful life! ★

Lilia, my friend Rita turned into a succubus overnight.

Since you're the Succubus Queen, I figured you must have done it...

Don't tell me... someone else did this?

Well, I can see why you'd suspect me...

...but even the Succubus Queen can't turn an ordinary human into a succubus.

......!

If I could do that...

...I'd have turned every woman in Britannia into a succubus by now! ♡

Th-That actually makes sense...

But you can use transformation magic, can't you?

Sorry, but I can't transform anyone else.

If I could... Heheh. ♡

S-Stop...!!! You really don't need to finish that thought!

So... Lilia wasn't the culprit after all.

S-Sorry... I didn't see that twist coming...

It's fine, Ethan.

Morgana...? Are you actually comforting me...?

Did you really think a stupid pig like you could solve this case so easily?

Once again, it falls to me, the Fairy Queen, to take charge.

Why, you...! This is payback for earlier, isn't it...?!

Then... who's the real culprit?

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