Although the leader of the Medusas is fierce, I can tell that she also has some concerns about conflicts with the Succubi.

Naturally, I don't want to see another bloody battle erupt between the two races, but the Succubi have gone too far. Why is Leya, who is also a Succubus, polite while the one in the red and black attire only understands the logic of bandits? I really don't understand. How can there be such a difference between Succubi of the same race?

But thinking about it, I think I understand why Leya left the clan. Just like me, she fell in love with someone she shouldn't have.

The negotiation with the Succubi ended while we were talking. The conditions they offered were unacceptable to me.

The gist of it was that they wanted to hand me over to the Succubi to "play" for the afternoon, and that would settle the matter. I refuse to accept any other conditions.

What does it mean to hand me over to the Succubi to "play"?

Am I some sort of plaything?!

And this was the result after bargaining.

My aunt also seemed displeased, as the herbs she had on her face were almost falling off.

The Succubi showed no signs of compromise, and I really don't understand just how much they need men.

My aunt had already hung her double swords on her waist, ready to fight. Other Medusas also carried their bows and arrows on their backs. How can I describe it? It's a "war for a man"?

Truly, it is nothing but foolishness.

"Men can differentiate between sex and love."

This sarcastic statement about men is not entirely without reason.

I am also well aware that I can do this, but if men are treated as a resource, then they lose the right to differentiate.

As a result, "love" no longer exists.

Before me are the choices between a "bad choice" and a "worse choice".

I don't want to be handed over to the Succubi for even a second, but the flames of war have already spread between the two races.

Enough. If I can bring peace by offering myself to the demon called Desire, so be it.

Because of my decision, it not only involves myself but I have also made the resolute choice to avoid this war.

Seeing that my intentions were firm, the leader no longer tried to persuade me and told me to visit my wife who was resting and recovering with my sister-in-law. The Medusas' construction techniques were poor, and the buildings made of fabrics and branches could only be called huts. The territory of the Medusas extended all the way to the foot of the Mountain Dotch, and my wife was resting by a small stream. Judging from the flow, it must be a tributary of the cold stream.

Opening the torn cloth, I saw my wife lying on animal fur. It had only been less than a day since we were separated, but it felt like a year. I knelt before her, watching her once scarred half-human, half-snake body with each glance. The wounds had probably been healed with magic as the cuts on her tail and waist had already closed, but she could only lie quietly, eyes closed, breathing peacefully, with the little snakes perched obediently on her shoulders.

Darling, you have no idea how beautiful you are.

Feeling a little relieved, I looked up and saw that the sun was approaching its zenith. It was time to meet those Succubi.

With my upper body bare, I treaded on the various shapes of sunlight puzzles on the ground and walked forward. In front of me was a Succubus leading the way, while five armed Medusas followed behind. Although I had agreed to be handed over to the Succubi for the afternoon, it did not mean that they could harm me. After the sun sets, I must return unharmed.

The Succubi had set up a round tent, and I didn't know if I should laugh or cry. The leader of the Succubi was wearing a short cake skirt, and judging from the delicate black satin fabric and the layered red wave pattern, it must have been quite expensive. There were no decorations on her slender legs except for a black ribbon tied around her left ankle. Her upper body was a waist-less black lace strap, showing that this person had great confidence in her figure.

The Medusas stayed far away from the tent, watching as I was pulled inside by the Succubi.

The bedding inside the tent was of a luxurious kind that I had never seen before. From the mattress that could envelop a whole person, it was clear that the Succubi were creatures that knew how to indulge themselves.

"Hmm~~~ Not bad."

The Succubus looked at my body and praised its "taste."

"Go ahead and do what you want."

I was too lazy to remind her not to waste time.

"Don't you like my body?"

"......"

I was not in the mood to listen to her self-introduction. I hugged her waist, her forehead's two horns just reaching my nose, and her height was quite suitable. There wasn't anything more to be said...

I am the kind of man who can talk non-stop during normal times, but will stay quiet in bed.

She keeps making all kinds of noises, asking all kinds of questions, and I only respond with gasping sounds.

Oh, by the way, the succubus wings are really getting in the way on the bed.

It's ironic, I'm being intimate with the woman who almost killed my wife. As I watch the gracefully symmetrical curves of her scapulae sway, I think to myself.

I want revenge for this, but not now. The only thing I can do now is to stop the meaningless bloodshed and sacrifice. I heard that four succubi died on the spot during that battle, but the leader didn't seem sad for her fallen sisters. She was just enjoying the present pleasure. How did this person become the leader? Just because she knows that kind of attacking magic?

During halftime, I'm slightly annoyed because I didn't bring cigarettes.

"What is this?"

The succubus was irritated by the thing pressing against her, it must be the black merchant emblem on my pants.

"Ah, that's Night Fall Town..."

"Why do you have this?"

The succubus's expression changed, she kept flipping the emblem back and forth.

"Somebody gave it to me before I came here. Oh, right, there's also a succubus named Leya in Night Fall Town, she..."

"Don't mention that name anymore!"

This is the second time the succubus interrupted me. I was already irritated.

"What's wrong with Leya? She's much better than you!"

"I told you to shut up!"

"What do you want? Leya is a succubus too!"

"Don't say those two words anymore!"

The succubus leader seems to be very averse to the name Leya, or rather, she hates Leya. This is interesting.

"What's wrong with you? You and her..."

"Smack!"

This is the third time she interrupted me, this time slapping me across the face. I've had enough.

You started the fight first; if you wanted to play with me, it was your idea. Now you won't even let me speak, what else do you want to do? I've never seen such an unreasonable bastard. I don't hit women, and I can't beat this woman, but I can't take it anymore.

Just a second ago, she was all charming, now she's screaming at me and slapping me, like a shrew.

Besides, even if there's some kind of grudge between you and Leya, can't you at least explain it to me casually?

And most importantly, you didn't hold back, that slap made my head buzz! Is it easy for me to sell my body and skills?!

Suppressing my anger, I stared at her naked body, and just as I was about to calmly ask her what the deal was with Leya, the succubus actually grabbed my neck and pushed me into the mattress...

The fight wasn't satisfying enough, and now you want to strangle me!

If I don't struggle anymore, I'll be strangled for real. In the chaos, I was thrown to the ground. The succubus on the bed spread her wings and roared at me.

"Get out of here!"

You wanted me to be at your disposal, I came, now you want me to leave? Fine, I'll leave. Go crazy with someone else. I haven't settled the scores with you yet, but you're throwing a fit at me first. Don't worry, this isn't over. I don't have an issue with the succubus race, I only have a problem with you. As the leader of your race, you're not worthy at all.

Quickly putting on my pants, I walked out of the tent without looking back, my mind in a mess. Being beaten and scolded by a woman for no reason, feeling both frustrated and angry. I sacrificed myself in order to prevent a war, but it ended up like this. I don't know if I can still stop the war.

Just as I walked out, a few succubi stopped me. I thought I would be played with by these succubi again, but shouts came from inside the tent.

"Let him go!"

"I don't want to see him again!"

The succubi begrudgingly made way and I was able to return to the Medusa camp.

I told Auntie Medusa what happened, hoping to get some explanation. After thinking for a moment, Auntie Medusa pulled me into her hut and asked me to show her the black merchant emblem from Night Fall Town.

Finally, Auntie Medusa recounted some memories to me in an uncertain tone, memories that were extremely important to me. Over a hundred years ago, the succubus leader who proposed a ceasefire often wore a white dress because she was kind-hearted and very classy. The monsters and people of the Southern Plains collectively referred to her as the "White Queen" or perhaps it could be translated as the "White Empress"? In any case, that word is similar in meaning to the English word "Queen".

During the first few decades of the ceasefire, Medusa and the Succubus had a very harmonious relationship, and the Succubus often shared male resources. However, one day, the "White Queen" suddenly disappeared, and the leader of the Succubus tribe became the one we now see dressed in a red and black gown. The Medusas had no idea where their previous leader had gone, but they noticed a drastic decline in their relationship with the Succubus, and they were no longer able to share male resources.

After hearing Aunt Dia's recollection, we can conclude that the "White Queen" she mentioned is indeed Leya.

As for why Leya left the tribe and why the current Succubus leader despises her, we would have to ask Leya herself.