The Incubus System Chapter 738. Larry's Dilemma
Larry's PoV
Once Ethan left, Larry flopped onto his bed. Rather than engaging in his usual gaming session to escape reality, he found himself fixated on his bedroom ceiling. It seemed to mock him.
The way Ethan didn't even mention his injuries? That stuck with him—made all his doubts and worries hit even harder. Lying there, he watched the room grow darker, shadows stretching across the walls like the mess he was feeling inside.
"He didn't say a word about my injuries," Larry whispered, the words barely escaping his lips.
The realization sent a shiver down his spine. A dull ache settled in his chest, a blend of sadness and frustration intertwining. "Does that mean my suspicions were right? Is Ethan truly the great demon?"
Larry's suspicions began to take root the day before when he had returned from Ethan's house. It was then that he realized something peculiar. Ethan hadn't uttered a single word about his injuries. The wounds that had made him black and blue had been magically healed, thanks to one of the great demon's mysterious subordinates.
Even Mrs. Clea had been taken aback upon discovering Larry's miraculous recovery. She couldn't understand why the great demon would go to such lengths to heal him.
Ethan's weird lack of concern just made Larry even more uneasy. It was like the guy suddenly decided to forget everything that mattered. Trying to snap him out of it, Larry threw out a few jabs—hell, he even brought up Ruby. But Ethan didn't flinch. No reaction, no hint that he remembered any of it.
How could Ethan not even ask about his injuries?
How could he overlook the fact that they had vanished without a trace?
The questions gnawed at Larry's mind.
"If you're truly the great demon, why don't you just say it?" His voice, laced with a mixture of sadness and disappointment. It was as if he hoped the walls themselves would provide some answers, but they remained silent.
Suddenly, like the missing piece of a puzzle sliding into place. It all clicked. Of course—that's how Ethan knew he was a demon hunter without Larry ever saying a word. The signs had been there, but he just hadn't seen them for what they were.
Larry's mind buzzed with thoughts.
The more he thought about it, the clearer it became—Ethan had changed. Not just mentally or emotionally, but something way deeper. It was like he wasn't even human anymore, like he'd crossed over into something straight out of the demon realm.
The pieces of the puzzle fell into place, revealing a disturbing truth... Ethan had become a demon himself.
That hit Larry hard. His chest felt heavy. What the hell had happened to Ethan? How did things get this twisted?
The revelation pressed upon Larry's shoulders. It wasn't just a shock—it was personal. Ethan had been his friend, someone he trusted. Now? Now he was something else entirely. Larry couldn't stop thinking about what might've caused it. Was it a curse? A possession? Some freak spell gone wrong?
Was it a result of a dark spell gone wrong? Or perhaps some malevolent entity had seized the opportunity to possess Ethan's soul and turned him into one of them? Was that the reason why he helped humans?
Maybe that explained why Ethan acted so weird—like helping humans but staying distant, like he was stuck between two worlds. It made sense in a messed-up kind of way.
But despite the pain and confusion, Larry remained in his conviction that the Ethan he knew was the true Ethan, not the demonic façade.
No matter what had changed on the outside, Larry refused to believe that Ethan was completely gone. Deep down, he had to still be in there—some part of him had to still be real.
Larry's heart sank. "Right... of course." The realization hit him hard, cementing the fact that he and Ethan were now on opposing sides, even if it was a truth he desperately wished to deny.
Larry turned around and cast his gaze upon 'Nana-chan,' his beloved anime girl body pillow. Staring back at him was a demon hunter uniform inside of it.
"What should I do... Can we be friends even under these circumstances?" he muttered.
His heart ached with conflicting emotions.
On one hand, there was an overwhelming urge to confront Ethan, to demand answers.
But on the other hand, fear whispered in his ear, reminding him of the dangers if he tried to expose Ethan's secret identity.
A fresh wave of anxiety hit Larry as he thought about what this could mean for the demon hunter organization. Just imagining their reaction made his skin crawl. These guys weren't exactly famous for being chill or forgiving. If they found out Ethan had turned into a demon, Larry had no doubt they'd come down on him hard, no questions asked.
Taking a deep breath, Larry tried to steady his racing thoughts. "For the time being, I should keep this to myself," he muttered. He knew it was not a long-term solution, but it bought him time, time to gather information, plan his next move, and how he should react to this.
Still, his mind swirled with questions. When would be the right time to confront Ethan? How could he ensure his friend's safety in the face of a relentless demon hunter organization?
Larry knew that he couldn't remain silent forever, that the truth had to be revealed eventually. But he also knew that timing was crucial, that he had to choose his moment wisely.
But for sure… When the time had come, he knew which side he had to side with.
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