It Seems the Demon King Has Returned to a World Where Gender Roles Are Reversed - Chapter 20

Chapter 20 :

What suddenly came to Ragna’s mind was something from 500 years ago.

It was a time when Ragna was not yet a Demon King but merely an apprentice mage in the Magic Tower.

Back then, he had the appearance of a teenager, just as he does now.

Even though his outward appearance was the same, Ragna at that time was nothing more than a novice who had just entered the Magic Tower.

Naturally, his inner self was not the monster who had endured countless hardships and earned the title of Demon King, but simply a young boy.

As such, it was only natural, one might say.

Like other boys his age, he had a keen interest in those kinds of things.

It’s a common story for boys of that age.

However, the world back then completely rejected such thoughts, viewing them with disdain.

Thus, openly showing interest in those kinds of things was out of the question.

In the end, the only way for wandering boys to satisfy their curiosity was to secretly gather in hidden places and whisper about rumors they had overheard.

Then, a “treasure” suddenly fell into their laps.

It was discovered by one of the boys, a friend among them.

He claimed to have found it tucked away while cleaning an old storage room.

Treating it as if he had discovered a legendary grimoire, the boy was ecstatic. The boys in their secret hideout gathered to uncover the treasure’s true nature.

And they were thrilled.

At first glance, the treasure appeared to be an ordinary book.

It had no cover, no author’s name, suggesting it was something someone had privately scribbled.

But its true value revealed itself once the cover was opened.

Out popped illustrations depicting intimate relationships between men and women.

Some boys, shocked by the drawings of male-female relationships they had never seen before, fled in panic.

But the boy who brought the book only smirked with a strange grin.

And in that moment, the boys realized.

This was none other than a “grimoire born from the fantasies of men.”

In other words, it was a red book.

The boys said nothing to each other.

They simply turned the pages in silence.

Occasionally swallowing hard with dry gulps.

“…”

Why did that memory come to mind now?

It was something from over 500 years ago.

A memory tucked away in a corner of his mind, something to laugh off with a “That’s how it was back then, haha.”

…Perhaps it was because the situation unfolding before him resembled one of the scenes from that book.

In a dark room.

A bound man.

And a seductive woman tempting him sexually… that was the setup.

“Um, Seria?”

“Yes?”

Seria, who had been rustling as she undressed Ragna, looked up at his call.

“Even so, we’ve only known each other for a short time. Is it… okay for things to happen like this?”

In truth, Ragna had already taken her for his own purposes, but for Seria, whose memories of that event were gone, this was practically her first experience.

Yet, despite that, her bold behavior was, no matter how you looked at it, a bit strange.

As mentioned, the sIave’s brand was just that a brand. It only bound the other’s will to the user’s command.

As such, the magic had no enchanting effects, nor did it make the other person lustful.

Nevertheless, Seria was now actively seducing Ragna, showing no hesitation in going all the way in a sexual sense.

Even in a female-dominated world, this was not something easily understood.

Thus, Ragna’s doubts were only natural.

But to those doubts, Seria responded,

“Huh? Of course it’s okay.”

“Why?”

“I told you before. Falling for someone doesn’t require time. And if you’ve fallen for someone, I think it’s fine to go as far as you want.”

“…”

Her confident demeanor left Ragna speechless.

She might be right.

Whether it’s through a long relationship or a fiery passion, if the love is real, it doesn’t matter how it happens.

And Seria believed this love was the true love her father had spoken of. She wouldn’t step back or look back.

True to her personality, she only moved forward.

“And besides”

“Hm?”

“When you find someone you like, you have to seize them quickly and make them yours. Otherwise, some sneaky person might steal them away.”

“…Who told you that?”

“Hehe, a friend from the academy ♡”

That friend again?

Ragna began to grow curious about the face of this “friend” Seria kept mentioning whenever she made a move.

‘…But it’s not exactly surprising, is it?’

With a slightly clearer mind, Ragna began to piece things together.

First, it was clear from her actions that Seria had feelings for him.

Whether it was the effect of the brand or something else, those feelings had exploded into love, and as a result, she was trying to make him undeniably hers by creating a fait accompli.

The thought crossed his mind that a woman being so aggressive might be excessive, but considering the basic principles of this world, it wasn’t entirely incomprehensible.

Yes, this was a female-dominated era.

A world where women actively advanced in society, and men were expected to live under their influence.

In that sense, a woman boldly approaching a man sexually was akin to how, in Ragna’s memories, men would boldly approach women.

‘It looks strange at first glance, but when you think about it, it’s not that unusual… is it?’

With that in mind, Seria’s bold actions weren’t entirely incomprehensible.

“Ehehe.”

Perhaps sensing his gaze, Seria smiled seductively.

As mentioned before, Seria was a highly attractive girl.

Her beautiful appearance, long red hair, and lively, well-toned body were more than enough to stir a man’s heart.

As for Ragna himself, he didn’t consider himself particularly lustful, but he wasn’t so ascetic as to refuse a feast laid out before him.

However, that didn’t mean there weren’t issues.

“…Still, just being on the receiving end like this doesn’t sit right with me…”

For a woman to be led by a man in such an experience might, in a way, be romantic.

But unfortunately, Ragna had no such inclinations.

If he was to share love, he wanted to take the lead.

It might be an old-fashioned way of thinking, but for a human from 500 years ago, it was perfectly natural.

Moreover, Ragna was once called the Demon King.

A being who shared love with partners based on his immense strength and physical prowess.

While he didn’t have memories of reckless relationships, those he did have were far from tame.

As such, being bound and on the receiving end was inevitably dissatisfying.

But even if he wanted to take action, the bandages binding his arms were a problem.

…No choice, then.

He’d have to deal with the bandages first.

With that thought, Ragna checked the reserve mana within his body.

After their conversation, he had recovered some mana.

Based on that amount, he considered what he’d do next. It felt a bit risky, but it should be fine.

With that, Ragna began to draw up the mana flowing within him.

“Hup!”

With a grunt, mana surged through his blood.

The surging mana spread, affecting not just his blood but his muscles as well.

As a result, changes began to occur in Ragna’s previously relaxed body.

His veins stood out, his muscles swelled and defined themselves.

It was as if he had doped with a drug.

In that state, Ragna gritted his teeth and began to exert strength in both arms.

*Crack…*

The bandages binding his arms began to change.

Bandages tied with a knight’s strength.

Their binding force was like iron shackles.

But bandages were still bandages.

With enough force, they would tear.

With that thought, Ragna applied more strength to his arms.

The outer layers of the bandages began to rip with a *zzzt* sound, and then—*zzzt, zzzzt, snap!*

With a loud noise, the bandages constraining his body tore apart.

Seria, watching this, exclaimed in surprise.

“Whoa, Body Enhancement?! Ragna, you can use Body Enhancement too?”

“…Body Enhancement?”

“Yeah, the technique of strengthening the body with internal mana… I heard only a few men can use it, unlike women…”

“Hmm… is that so?”

Muttering lightly, Ragna brushed off the torn bandage fragments.

The technique he just used wasn’t particularly remarkable.

It was a basic skill of activating internal mana to enhance the body.

In the past, any skilled mage would know it.

Of course, Ragna himself had discovered that the dark mana of the demon realm was more effective at enhancing the body than the mana flowing on the surface, but still.

“Umm… You can control a golem instantly and use an advanced technique like Body Enhancement… Ragna, are you really just a lumberyard worker?”

“…”

It seemed his casual use of the technique had caused a misunderstanding.

But even if he wanted to explain, no words came to mind.

In the end, Ragna decided to let his actions speak.

“Eh?”

As her arm was suddenly grabbed and pulled, Seria resisted in surprise.

But Ragna’s body was currently enhanced by Body Enhancement.

No matter how much she resisted with a knight’s strength, she couldn’t fully reject him.

And so, Ragna pulled Seria into his arms and pressed his lips against hers.

“Mmm…”

The soft sensation of her lips.

Their tongues began to entwine.

Was a girl’s scent always this sweet? With that thought, Ragna eagerly explored her lips.

“Mmm… *phew*! …W-Wait, Ragna!”

“Hm?”

“Doing this so suddenly is a bit… startling, you know…”

Blushing and grumbling, Seria’s demeanor was a stark contrast to the seductive woman who had been exploring a man’s body just moments before.

Was she displeased at having the lead taken from her?

With that thought, Ragna smirked and said,

“…So, you don’t like it?”

“Ugh… It’s not that I don’t like it. It felt good, sure, but this is…”

“Hm, so it’s fine to continue, then?”

“…That’s unfair. Saying it like that makes it impossible to say no.”

Grumbling, Seria still let herself be guided by Ragna’s hands.

Smiling at her reaction, Ragna began to kiss her again.

“Mmm…”

Their tongues intertwined once more.

This time, he explored her mouth more leisurely, more thoroughly.

Every tooth, every corner of her gums.

At his relentless pursuit, Seria trembled, unsure of what to do.

Seeing this, Ragna realized she had been putting up a front.

Her heated body and determination to create a fait accompli were driven by momentum, relying on hearsay knowledge.

Her clumsy movements and petting, which skirted direct sexual acts, had felt awkward.

“…Hmm…”

“Uh, Ragna, your gaze is weird.”

“No, I just… realized something.”

Her clumsy pursuit of affection wasn’t unattractive.

On the contrary, it stirred affection in him.

Thinking it wasn’t bad for a change, Ragna began to caress her body, recalling past memories.

He unfastened her clothes near her chest, caressing the pair of perky mounds and nibbling their peaks.

“Ahh…”

Overwhelmed by the intense sensation from her sensitive areas, Seria trembled.

Meanwhile, Ragna’s hand moved to her lower body, undoing her belt.

*Click, clack.*

He lightly unfastened the belt and pulled down her pants.

Then, using his fingers, he caressed the hidden folds beneath her small undergarments.

“Hah, uhh, ah…!”

As Ragna’s fingers brushed past the plump flesh and touched the discreetly hidden sensitive spot, Seria trembled again.

The precious bud, untouched by anyone, was rubbed by his index finger, making her shake.

“Ugh, ahh… N-No, not there…”

Perhaps the overwhelming sensation flooded her mind, as she reflexively signaled refusal. Seeing this, Ragna gave a sly smile and stopped.

“Haa… haa… huh?”

“Hmm, so that’s how it is. No further, you say? Shall we stop here, then?”

“Ugh, n-no, that’s…”

“So, what’ll it be, Seria? Stop here? Or keep going?”

As he spoke, Ragna teasingly moved his fingers, stimulating her lower body.

At this, Seria bit her lip, looking displeased.

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