I Own A Brothel In Another World (Ch. 1-196)

Chapter 111 - First Interaction and a Suprise

The dark-skinned giant eyes me up from a distance. At least I think it does since it has no face. It slowly walks closer while tilting its creepy, bald head. The six demonic weapons in its hands can be a problem.

~Was I mistaken?~ Its voice echoes in my mind again. ~You feel like one of us but... different. You don't look the part either.~

The nightmarish monstrosity doesn't seem to show instant hostility and expresses something closer to confusion. This might actually be a good chance to learn more about them. Unless someone interrupts it.

I quickly try to send a mental message to Shino through Sweet Whispers, hoping that it can reach her. She is the first one who would jump right after me, for sure.

If I'm not wrong, we are now in that sealed realm Lumina mentioned, where her sister is trapped. This could be very far from Naharren. But, my skill does say that no boundaries can stop it so let's just hope it's not just part of the flavour text.

Well then. How do I now make this thing spill the beans while not turning it against me?

I hit the side of my head a few times with the butt of my palm. "I'm not sure how I went through that... lake... either. All I know is that it has been calling me. Something told me to return here. To return home. My memories are fuzzy. Something is messed up."

~Hmmmm...~

The high-ranked Abyssal circles me while pondering over something. It gives me chills. It couldn't have looked any creepier than this, could it?

"From what I can remember... I... came out of here? I was in a fight... big fight... My... chieftain? Boss? Leader? Was defeated by... Humans? Or it was Elves?"

I act as if I'm trying to remember things but it gives me a lot of trouble, releasing some grunts and groans as I tap my head.

"I woke up amongst many corpses of them and our... brothers? I looked different. I looked like this. Like a Human. No one was around. I didn't know what to do. Only one order remained in my mind, return home."

I really hope this thing believes me. Since no one else burst in through the gate under my feet, I can safely assume Shino got the message. I have felt something recently so I guess it's a bit harder for them to get in touch with me from back there.

~Hmmm... Weird... Our echelon lost? That's unfortunate... But, you survived. Naharrenians can't use the Rifts. I sympathise with your cursed change, defeated one. I do not possess the knowledge to turn it back.~

"Thank you. It is pitiful that I now look like them but I'm at least still alive. Even if I'm damaged, I can continue to serve our Queen. What does she require of me?"

~Queen?~ the entity questions, tilting its head.

「Shit.」

"Is that the wrong term? I think some of my memories mixed with Human ones. That's what Humans call their leader. Is it different? Who do we serve? I'm so confused."

~Oh, poor defeated one. I can only imagine how horrible it must feel. Here. I will help you. I will remind you of Mother.~

A painful prickle assaults my mind and I decide not to fight it. There's a possibility that my cover will be blown, but it's worth taking the risk. This thing seems to be repulsed just by the thought of coming in contact with Human memories.

After it pierces into my head, I start receiving flashes of various images. I see countless different Abyssals obediently forming full armies and heading in different directions. Chieftains are present amongst them, and gatekeepers too, like the current entity currently sharing its memories with me.