Chapter 36 The Dragon Witch, The Loli-Hag, and the Curse of Eternal Beauty
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Summary:
The protagonist had gone to great lengths for his dearest friend, Red-kun, even bringing in the fearsome Dragon Witch and Great Hero, Lin Lintovorum—a literal loli-hag—whom he had, let’s say, pleasantly invited. Now, however, the stakes were impossibly high. Not only was he fighting for Red-kun’s life, but Lin’s young granddaughter, Yulize-chan, had stumbled into the crisis as well.
When the Dragon Witch diagnosed Red-kun’s mysterious ailment as the insidious ‘Night Alice’ curse, a shocking discovery was made: the protagonist was afflicted as well! The curse was the very reason he was prevented from growing up. To save them both, they were forced to embark on a desperate journey to the Albion Empire in search of the legendary ‘Dragon’s Holy Nectar.’ This quest meant confronting his ultimate, terrifying fear: being perpetually, inescapably cute.
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I’d managed to cordially fetch—or rather, forcibly convince—the Dragon Witch, the Great Hero Lin Lintovorum (who just happens to look like a loli-character), to come and treat my cherished friend, Red-kun.
And for some baffling reason, her granddaughter, Yulize-chan—was that her name?—came along too. She practically demanded that I protect her grandmother.
Thing is, these two were supposed to be playable characters in the Maidens x Cross-dressing Albion Empire arc, but their looks are totally off! Lin Lintovorum was meant to be a bit more mature, not this perpetually young form.
And Yulize-chan? She was meant to be a fierce fighter in a super lewd, erotic Shrine Maiden outfit, shaking her massive bosom as she fought! So why is she standing before me in a modest school uniform? She looks younger and more like a clumsy girl (dojiko) than she did at her game debut.
What happened to that lewd, erotic Shrine Maiden garb? Where did the fierce Yulize-chan go—the one who made her tatas bounce and jiggle? Yulize-chaaan!
If this keeps up, all my fond memories of the Albion Empire arc are gonna be retconned into a nightmare!
I absolutely loved the granny-granddaughter-Alexia ‘cat-and-mouse’ nyan-nyan dynamic that played out between you girls and Alexia in the game, didn’t I?
Whoops! More important things now. I’ve gotta get Red-kun looked at by Lin-chan (the loli-hag), like we promised—the one I had to make with these girls!
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(The Mirror World: Cat’s Cage)
I’ve brought Yulize-chan and the others to the Cat’s Cage where Red-kun is sleeping. Lin-chan is examining Red-kun, her face set in a serious, focused expression as she checks his body.
”……Kyuaa.”
”This is rather serious, methinks.” Lin mumbled, her voice sounding gravelly and old.
”What is so serious, Grandmother?” Yulize-chan inquired politely.
”Observe the Fire Dragon’s brow, Yulize.”
”That mark… Isn’t it one of the Seven Marks, Grandmother?”
”Aye… It is the curse of Night Alice. A troublesome matter, indeed.” Lin sighed.
The two are examining Red-kun’s entire body now. They look like professional doctors.
”Shin, how marvelous that you managed to bring the Dragon Witch. Sylphytte is utterly astounded.” Sylphytte whispered from the side.
”As expected of Shin-dono. You successfully negotiated with her, didn’t you?” A nearby voice chatted admiringly.
”Yep! It’s all thanks to my exceptional charisma. See, I’m such an outstanding Parappa kind of guy, so this is just what I do! Ahahahaha!” I declared with exaggerated cheer.
I can’t possibly mention that I actually lured her in with alcohol, trapped her in a net, confiscated her panties, tied her to a pillar in a kikko shibari torture tie, and secretly placed a contract sigil on her stomach so she couldn’t rebel!
There’s no way this gentlemanly, innocent angel like me could ever admit to tampering with unconscious girls! Ahahaha!
”I’ve finished my initial examination, Shin. I never thought a Fire Dragon would have survived within the Albion Empire—I believed they were extinct… Was he kept under Seyfried’s protection?” The loli-hero, Lin-chan, approached us, her face etched with grave concern.
Is Red-kun really in that much trouble?
”Thank you for your time. Can Red-kun’s strange disease be cured?” I pressed anxiously.
”……Cured? Aye, it can be cured, but not here.”
”Not here? Sylphytte-san said that if Lin-chan looked at him, the cure was guaranteed.” I frowned.
”‘Lin-chan’? To be called a ‘young maiden’ at my age… well, I suppose I’ve still got it, eh? Oh, but that’s not important now. My apologies, my apologies.” Lin chortled, a faint blush on her tiny cheeks.
She’s acting all embarrassed just by a simple ‘-chan’ honorific! She really is the fastest RTA heroine to be captured by the Protagonist (Alexia).
I fondly remember how I ceaselessly speedran Lin-chan’s capture to get the ‘1000 Heroines Conquered’ trophy in the game.
Within the lore of Maidens x Cross-dressing, she was tamed and utterly devoted less than a day after meeting Alexia, to the point where, during their nyan-nyan sessions, she’d exhibit such an ultra-masochistic Dragon-play that even Alexia would get grossed out.
This great hero of the Dragonkin, who looks young and has a supposedly harsh personality, is nothing but a simple M-type. Game fans even nicknamed her the ‘Loli-Hag D-M Dragon-chan’, making her an unpopular character with only a niche following.
Conversely, her granddaughter, Yulize-chan, displays a bodacious, erotic body in the game, making her one of the most popular characters, right after the Big Three Erotic Heroines of Maidens x Cross-dressing.
”If you wish to cure the Fire Dragon’s ailment, you must journey to the Albion Empire and retrieve the ‘Dragon’s Holy Nectar’ (竜の聖液晶) from the Imperial Capital’s Senate Treasury.” Lin stated with authority.
”‘Dragon’s Holy Nectar’? Wait, isn’t that the item that causes Dragonkin to lose their minds and go on a rampage if they drink it? That’s what made the main heroine of the Albion Empire arc go crazy in the game! I can’t let my Red-kun drink something like that!” I protested immediately.
”Use polite language with your elders… though, I suppose it matters not. I don’t quite grasp what you’re babbling about.” Lin shrugged. “The point is that everything is a tool. Any material can transform into either a poison or a medicine, depending on its use.”
She sounds like some kind of apothecary! This Dragon Witch. Indeed, in the game, the Dragon Witch was an advanced class capable of taking on the Healer role.
Lin-chan might be an ‘Easy Heroine’ (Cho-Loin), but she’s the strongest combat character.
If someone like her is genuinely worried about Red-kun, it must mean his current condition is undoubtedly extremely dangerous.
”The Albion Empire, huh… I haven’t been there yet, so I can’t just use Teleportation Magic to zip over, and I haven’t really felt like going. But to cure Red-kun, the ‘Dragon’s Holy Nectar’ is a must, is that right?” I mused thoughtfully.
”Aye. We cannot completely cure him unless we neutralize the curse mark of Night Alice. And that, Shin, applies directly to you as well.” Lin warned gravely.
”Me? Why me too? Didn’t Lin-chan just heal my curse a moment ago?” I blurted out, confused.
”I merely erased the residue of the Night Alice curse—the part intended to kill you. The effect of the original curse mark remains. If you stay as you are, your body will stop growing entirely. You’ll live out your days as a cute, pretty boy.” Lin explained with a slight frown.
”……Live out my days as a cute, pretty boy? What on earth is that? What kind of curse is this?” I demanded in shock.
”Night Alice was fond of pretty boys. Hence, the curse she cast on those she favored was one that kept them perpetually young and beautiful—a kind of charm/beguilement curse. Granted, there are benefits: you become a being loved with special eyes by all races, and you secrete a unique type of pheromone.” Lin elaborated.
”……WHY?”
After Lin-chan’s explanation, my thoughts utterly screeched to a halt.
It’s true that my body hasn’t grown lately, but I figured that was just the rebound from all the times I’d abused myself!
Honorius (the ‘Pledge’) and all the other perverted Divine Artifacts (Shinki) I’ve collected have been constantly pressing themselves against me, sniffing me, and going “Haaah, haaah.”
For the past few years, the protagonist of Maidens x Cross-dressing, Alexia, and even some of the heroines have been looking at me with incredibly lecherous eyes.
If I so much as started changing clothes in the boys’ dorm or classroom, everyone would gather around and stare intensely at me. They all treated me like a delicious meal, literally drooling while trying to touch my body.
I was surprised by their weird behavior, but was all of that the effect of the Night Alice curse?
Wait, I thought that was normal for the past three years! But this means I’ve been living a life where I could be attacked at any moment, doesn’t it?
”…Lin-chan. If I also drink that ‘Dragon’s Holy Nectar,’ will my body return to the way it was three years ago?” I asked, my voice tight with fear.
”Hmm? Nay, your body will begin to grow normally, but the ultimate pretty boy-ification and the charm pheromones will be with you for life.” Lin stated matter-of-factly. “Night Alice was a magical pervert, after all. She once told me that even if the curse mark is removed, she ensured the weird effects would remain.”
”Wha?! What is that? Is it delicious?” I cried in disbelief.
”Nay. It is not tasty. But worry not. Your perverted constitution has no effect on high-ranking Dragonkin like Yulize and me. Since this is the situation, why not become intimate with my granddaughter?” Lin suggested with a knowing wink.
”G-Grandmother! What are you saying? You’re joking! Shin-kun is still just a seven-year-old boy!” Yulize sputtered in shock.
”……I will turn ten this year, Yulize-chan.” I corrected her gently.
”F-Fweh?! You’re only two years younger than me? With that appearance, Shin-kun?!” Yulize gasped, utterly aghast.
She’s completely shocked! She thought I was just a little kid! My body really hasn’t been growing, has it?
That’s why Alexia and Layla-chan keep saying things like:
“Lately, Shin-kun is so cute, just like a baby!”
“Shin-sama, let’s sleep together, like a good little baby!”
And I’d be yelling:
“P-Please let go, both of you! I am not a baby!”
…while they were cooing at me in bed.
”……If this keeps up, Alexia is going to treat me like a baby forever and force baby-play on me! That’s terrible! That’s a nightmare future!”
The original villainous heir of Maidens x Cross-dressing, Shin Seyfried, grew up into a tall, super handsome guy before getting his head chopped off. But when I look at my current reflection in a nearby mirror…
Kyarrruuuun!
A cute appearance, an adorable smile, a short stature that begs for protection, a frail body one wants to shield… this is absolutely a bullseye look for people into that kind of thing. This is BAD. I look just like a shota prince from some country! This is BAD!
”……I’m going. I’m going to the Albion Empire to cure Red-kun and myself. We leave right now, Lin-chan, Yulize-chan.” I declared, a fierce resolve lighting my eyes.
”Hoh-hoh. Oh? You’ve suddenly gotten motivated, have you? But there is still time until the Ryūseisai Starfall Festival in the Imperial Capital. And for us to take you, you must agree to the conditions we spoke of earlier. We won’t move for your sake…” Lin started to negotiate.
”Yup. It’s fine. I’ll hide and protect both of you until that Ryūseisai is over.” I interrupted with finality.
”S-Such immediate finality? You were just saying you didn’t know if you could keep the promise!” Lin exclaimed in surprise.
”His eyes are absolutely desperate…” Yulize noted softly.
”For now, you two can live in this Mirror World (不思議鏡国) for a while. We can communicate using a handheld mirror. And Lin-chan, when you have free time, teach me some magic, Dragonkin Magic!” I demanded eagerly.
”D-Don’t just decide everything so suddenly! Well, since I’m free, it’s fine, but Yulize cannot stay! We must send Yulize back to her home country, or the Senate Chairman (that idiot) will become suspicious. That would endanger the students who admire Yulize.” Lin countered firmly.
”……Yes. I cannot run away. That is why Grandmother and I came to the Alys Magic Academy, hoping to rely on Merlin-sama, the Illusionist.” Yulize confessed with a downcast gaze.
”Right. Well, if a replacement copy is all you need, you’re safe. Leave it to me. I have a girl with me who possesses an amazing copy ability that no one will ever notice!” I grinned with malicious confidence.
””An amazing copy ability?”” Lin and Yulize echoed in unison, mystified.
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(The Next Morning, Alys Magic Academy Gate)
‘RUUOOOH!!!’
(Albion Empire Designated Transport Dragon, Dakujia)
”Then, we shall meet again in the future, President Yulize!”
”Take care, Yuriyuri!”
”See you in a few weeks!”
”Farewell!”
”Duff! Aye! We shall meet again! My least favorite pretty girls… I mean, everyone from the Alys Magic Academy! Take care!” A voice cackled with a disturbing sound.
”Now, departing for the Albion Empire!” Someone shouted enthusiastically.
‘RUUOOOH!!!’
”Hah! Finally, that stupid meeting is over. Yulize. Now we can rest easy… Yulize? What’s wrong?” Rhinos-kun grunted, sounding relieved but confused.
”Duff, duffufufu… The Albion Empire is full of pretty boys. The Albion Empire is full of pretty boys who surpass even Shin-sama… Duff… Oh, excuse me. Rhinos-kun, I am fine. Please don’t mind me.” The imitation Yulize (cursed with Shin’s preferences) chittered disturbingly.
”O-Okay. Tell me if you feel sick… (What the heck? Yulize never makes that kind of gross smile.)” Rhinos-kun thought internally, utterly puzzled.
And so, the handful of Albion Empire students who had been visiting the Regain Kingdom as representatives of Lugios Academy returned home, utterly unaware, to the Albion Empire, full of high spirits.
”Duff…” The imitation Yulize hummed softly.
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Notes and Insights
1 ‘Nyan-nyan’ is a casual Japanese term, often used to refer to sexual activity, similar to ‘hanky-panky’ or ‘doing the deed,’ but with a cuter, cat-like nuance. Here, it refers to the erotic elements of the RTA route Shin completed. ↩
2 Kikko Shibari (亀甲縛り) is a specific, intricate form of bondage (Shibari/Kinbaku) that creates a geometric, tortoise-shell pattern on the body. It’s a very niche term and an example of Shin’s more questionable tactics. ↩
4 The Ryūseisai (りゅうせいさい) is the Starfall Festival. It’s a major event in the Albion Empire arc, often involving Dragonkin rituals and key plot developments. I kept the romaji since it’s a specific fantasy festival name. ↩
Notes:
• Lin – Alt’s mentor, described as the ‘Great Hero who sealed the ancient dragon, Albion, who resides in the Dragon Country.’ He is suggested as someone who might possess knowledge of a cure for the dragon race’s strange disease.
• Albion Empire – A nation to the east of Regain where dragonkind is revered as divine. It is currently locked in “bloody, territorial chaos” with the new Demon King’s forces in Schwert.
• Night Alice – Hidden Gimmick Monster/Boss of the Maidens x Cross-dressing RPG, one of the founders of Alys Magic Academy. Hijacked the Mirror World (Wonderland) and ruled as the Student Council President. Her initial forms included Slaughter Doll and Alice Slaughter (centipede/alien).
• Sylphytte – The temporary physician caring for Red-kun in the Mirrorworld. She specializes in undead and human ailments but is unable to cure Dragonkin diseases, only able to slow the illness with a Time-Stasis Crystal.
• Right – An upperclassman frustrated with ten-year-old Alexia’s presidency who initially supported Lilith (‘Lili-tan’) for the role. He represents the ‘cute girl fetish’ faction, rips up the magic paper in anger, and engages in heated debates with Left about the academy’s bizarre political landscape and student obsessions.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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