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•ï¡÷¡ï• Domination •ï¡÷¡ï•

"Hmm..."

"Let's see here..."

[Spells and Curses]

[Dream] is a Spell, requiring level 19 (Arcane) to cast, once cast on the target, they will succumb to sleep for a short period of time.

"The Hell? That's the only a single Spell? In this section? I thought there would be loads!" I exclaimed.

[For this section, only one spell is randomly generated for the host, and they can only learn more Spells and Curses via receiving them as gifts or getting the appropriate scroll drops. Theseare the only ways.]

"Oh… I guess that makes sense…" I said in acknowledgement. "Well, no point in sulking. Let's head home and test out the Instant Dungeons, I need to level up somehow."

[I agree, you're too weak.]

"You're not helping." I grumbled.

After paying the bill, I exited the café and almost immediately, the two devils that were in the café were following me. Psshh! Do they think that they're not being noticed? Though to be fair, I'm not even sure how to deal with them.

[There are two options available for this situation, you either confront them or you run away.]

"You what? There's no way I'm running. I ain't no runner." I retorted.

[…]

"Okay, maybe I am…"

[Then, you choose the option to confront them?]

"I don't know actually…" I mumbled. "I don't have any experience in talking with girls, they're always avoiding me and whatnot."

[Obviously, you're a pervert. Of course, they're going to avoid you.]

"Yeah, yeah. I heard it all before. I don't need to hear it again."

"Hmm… let's test out that dreaming spell. Even though I won't know how long it will last, it's my best option." I said.

…

"Wait, how do I even start casting the spell?" I asked.

[Ddraig, we've got an airhead.]

The Heavenly Dragon didn't respond to Aversa.

"Hey! I'm not an airhead! I actually don't know."

[It was a joke.]

"It didn't sound like one."

[Clearly, you haven't been conversing with other people enough to understand jokes.]

"Well… I can't deny that… it's true." I replied slowly.

"Anyhow, what do I do?" I asked.

[Since this is a basic spell and is non-combat, all you must do is imagine what the target's face looks like and say 'Dream,' then they will feel the effects after thirty seconds.]

"I see, that sounds easy enough." I replied.

[Yes.]

"Alright! Let's do this!" I yelled.

[Must I remind you that you're in a public space, it would be advised to keep your voice down.]

"Oh. Yeah. I forgot." I say quietly.

"Okay, just imagine what they look like…" I muttered.

Trying my best to imagine their faces and not their breasts, come on…!

After five minutes of trying, I opened my eyes.

"I can't do it," I say.

[You need a clear mind when performing the ability. Right now, you do not have that. Such a Pervert.]

"Hey! I'm trying my best here!"

[Sure, you are.]

I rolled my eyes at the comment Aversa made.

Clearing my mind, I imagined what they looked like and said the magic word.

"Dream," I whispered.

I turned my head to see the effect, the pair were sitting on the bench, I counted to thirty in my head. Once the time was up, I saw them drifting into unconsciousness.

Awwh, yeah! It worked!

This is going to be so useful in the future, I can't wait to use it again.

[I think you should start heading home.]

Yeah, I know. There's no rush.

[Actually, there is. This is a low-level spell and it can only affect those low-class devils for five minutes, however, if it was a human then this would be increased to one hour.]

Fuck.

"Why didn't you tell me that earlier?!" I yelled as I started to run.

[It slipped my mind.]

"Sure, it did."

My stamina isn't that great, so I had to take a minute break before making the rest of the sprint for home. Once I arrived at my doorstep, I opened the door.

"I'm… Home!" I heaved a large breath.

"Welcome home, my darling boy." My mother greeted. "What made you so out of breath? You're usually not like this."

I formed a panicked facial expression on my face, luckily, she didn't question it.

"I uh, decided to change it up, you know – instead of walking, I ran." I answered quickly.

"Oh, I see. That's good, regular exercise is good for you." She commented. "If you keep doing that, I might just cook your favourite dish later in the week."

"Really?!" I asked in surprise.

It had been quite a while since my mum cooked that dish.

Ahh~

"Yes," she let out a giggle. "Go and get changed, I need you to wash the dishes while I prepare dinner."

"Alright," I replied and ran up the stairs to my room.

Once I changed out of my school uniform, I wore my comfy casual clothes, I went downstairs and helped my mum.

A few hours passed since I helped my mum in the kitchen, there were a few skills that popped up once I started the action. Dishwashing, knife skills, baking, cooking, there was several of them. Though, I think it may come useful in the future.

I do want to try and cook different recipes without burning the house down…

Now, I'm in my room and getting ready to try out combat.

[You've been doing this for thirty minutes, isn't that enough practice for something so simple?]

"I'm just trying to get used to swinging a baton around, I'm not someone who does a lot of exercise." I replied.

[Then, you should plan to start doing so after today, especially now that you have a sacred gear, and a Longinus at that.]

"Yeah, I know. I will," I answered.

After one last swing, I took a ten-minute rest.

"Let's see what I can create…" I murmured.

[Instant Dungeon List of Creations]

Level 1: Chickens.

Level 2: Slimes.

Level 3: Zombies.

Level 4: Cave Creatures.

Level 5: Banshee.

"Chickens? That's strange to have it this list." I commented. "They can't be that hard."

[Famous last words.]

"Pfft, you don't believe that I am strong enough to kill some chickens, Aversa?"

[No.]

"You're supposed to say yes, damnit!" I exclaimed. "Man, what does it take for you believe in me, especially in these situations. You're part of the system, aren't you supposed to be helpful?"

[I can do whatever I want.] She spoke childishly.

"Ugh."

Ending the conversation, I stood up.

"ID Create: Chickens!"

I got enveloped by darkness then after several moments, the vision pixelated into a farm.

"Man, this is ridiculous."

Gripping the baton tightly, I waited for the comical battle ahead. Quickly, I examined the farm from the inside out, nothing out of the ordinary – only regular farm animals. Sheeps, pigs, cows but no chicken. Huh. That's odd.

[Hmmgh.]

"Oh, Ddraig. You're awake."

[What is this? An Instant Dungeon?]

"Yeah," I say. "It's chickens I'm supposed to kill."

[Bwahaha!]

"What?!" I was startled by the roaring laughter.

[N-Nothing – ppft- Ahaha! It's just hilarious!]

"Tell me, Ddraig!" I demanded.

[Chickens! My host is killing chickens. This is can't get any better!]

"Hey! You're supposed to be support me, both of you are." I called out helplessly, I sighed. "I give up with you fossils."

[I am not a fossil, I am rather young and beautiful, thank you very much.]

[I may be ancient but don't compare me to her.]

[Are you wanting to fight, O' Ddraig Y Goch, the Mighty Heavenly Dragon?]

[It depends how you look at it.]

[I accept.]

"OKAY!" I yelled. "Stop. Just stop. I don't want you two arguing in my head while I'm in this Instant Dungeon. I'm trying to focus."

[Focus on killing little birds that are harmless.] Ddraig mocked.

"Yeah, yeah. Whatever." I murmured.

After a few seconds, there were several chickens approaching me – harmless as they may be, they were the enemies for this dungeon. I started running up to them and whacked my baton against them. Errugh. This is so wrong. Ah, I must deal with it. It's giving me the shivers.

Their hit box was tiny, I missed a few times. It's making my arm ache from swinging a lot without a break. But, they were beaten within two to three hits, so it wasn't too bad.

[x7 Raw Chicken received]

Looks like we're having chicken for the next couple days.

[I'm sure your mother would be happy.] Aversa remarked… mockingly.

I rolled my eyes at the comment.

"Well, at least this shouldn't be too hard."

…

"This is way too hard, why is this even here?!" I yelled, running for my life as I dodged the incoming attack. "This is illegal! This has to be cheating, what the fuck?!"

[There's always a surprise.]

"Now's not the time, Aversa. What should I do, what can I do?!" I asked in panic.

[Nothing, you are too weak.]

"Gee, thanks. I sure didn't know that already!"

This chicken was chasing after me.

A chicken.

[This is a special one, it seems.]

[Bahahaha!] Ddraig roared out.

[Evil chicken]

Level 9001.

HP: N/A

Special abilities: Shooting red laser beams out of its eyes, using its voice to pierce your ear drums.

"Fuck."

"What happens when I die in an instant dungeon? It's like respawn right?" I asked quickly.

[Yes. Though, this would be the first time that a host of ours dies to a chicken. It is amusing to watch.]

"I'm glad I'm entertaining to both of you." I remarked.

As soon as I heard the next attack, it was too late.

"Aaaahhh!"

Then, I blacked out. After an unknown amount of time, I opened my eyes – looking at my surroundings, I was in my room.

On the floor.

Great.

A window screen popped up.

You failed!

The Spoils: +500 EXP, 12x Raw Chicken, 100x feathers.

Bonuses: None.

"What the Hell am I gonna do with feathers?"

[Tickle someone?]

"Hmm… I guess it could come handy as a simple torture weapon."

[Wow, I didn't know you would be into such things.]

"Hey, don't take it the wrong way!" I yelled in embarrassment.

Another window popped up.

[Congratulations!]

You have levelled up to level 7.

+500 HP

"Huh. I thought I wouldn't be levelled up from that. I'm not complaining, the faster I level up, the better I can get at this." I commented as I dismissed the window.

"Damn, how long was I out?" I asked as I looked at the digital clock.

[Thirty minutes.]

"Oh. Okay." I replied.

[You were in that Instant Dungeon for just over an hour.]

"Really? I thought it was more than that," I say. "I don't care anyway; I need my rest. I'm way too tired."

[You've only battered chickens and you're this tired already?]

"Yes, now I need to shower and sleep."

•ï¡÷¡ï• Domination •ï¡÷¡ï•

'Aww, man. They're following me again.'

Through continuous actions, you have unlocked [Aura Sense], an ability to sense any living being nearby.

-Miscellaneous Abilities-

[Aura Sense] is used to sense any living being nearby. Current level: 1.

'At least this is something interesting I get out of them,' I thought.

[Yes, now you have unlocked one of the most important abilities to help you with your surroundings. And, for the record. You are an interesting specimen to them.]

'You make it sound like I'm a lab rat.'

[To them, you are.]

I sighed heavily as I exited the academy's grounds.

'I need to learn some more magic spells; this one is just getting boring.' I thought.

[Then, you need to level up faster to get your stats up.]

"I know," I said. "I know."

'I guess it's time to do the same thing again, for the fifth time.'

The devils that were tailing him fell to unconsciousness.

"Do you two think I should confront those devils?" I asked.

[No.]

[No.]

"So, do I just leave them to do their devilish schemes?"

[Yes.]

[Yes.]

"Okay…" I murmured slowly.

[They're only young devils and they are in Amaterasu's Garden; they aren't allowed to do anything drastic.]

"Oh, I see." I replied, only realising what Aversa had said. "Wait, what? Amaterasu's Garden?"

[Yes, do you not know?]

"Know about what?"

[Japan is Amaterasu's Garden; the Japanese are Her Children.]

"Ohhh..." I realised. "This is news to me. I mean, my family isn't that religious with regards to Shinto, but we go to a shrine every now and again to pay our respects, it's a tradition for all people around Japan."

[Yes, I've heard. Now you know, let's focus on your task. Maybe you'll even meet Amaterasu herself, after meeting Yasaka, of course. She is her Priestess, after all.]

"Ooh, now this is getting even more interesting." I beamed in excitement.

[Indeed. Now, let's create an Instant Dungeon, you need to level up. And please, for Michael's sake, don't die. It was amusing at first but seriously, you need to get better.]

"Hey, don't blame me for dying. The system cheated; I alone can't even land a hit on that illegal chicken!"

[As you say.]

"Damn you!"

As the hours passed by, it was well past midnight and I was in an Instant Dungeon of Slimes. You know, I thought the setting would be in a cave or forest but nah, I was in a laboratory. It was strange, really. It freaks me out – I'm not one for needles and medicine so this place gives me the creeps.

"Jeez, how many slimes are in this room?" I spoke rhetorically.

There were eleven to be exact.

Though, they seem to be in a different colour.

Blue.

They were green in the previous room.

[Probably a mutation, thus, they are possibly higher level.]

I observed the blue slime.

[Slime]

Level 9.

Special abilities: resistant to slashing attacks.

"Are you kidding?" I yelled. "Why do you have to be right? Man, they're one level higher but resistant to slashing attacks? Really? That's pushing it. I don't have any other weapons."

[I think your overreacting. You can use your fists as weapons, you don't have to always rely on swords.]

"Oh," I say as I remembered, then sheathing my sword. "I forgot. Alright, I think I can do this."

[Ddraig, we have an idiot.]

[Yes, I know that already.]

"Hey, I'm not an idiot." I retorted as I punched the slimes out of existence. "I just forgot, okay?"

[Sure, whatever you floats your boat.]

I sighed.

Walking through the hallway, I observed through the glass windows to see if there were any more blobs of slime, then, I felt something strange on my back. Turning around, I tried to see what it was, but I couldn't, it was a different type of slime that was attached on my backside.

I saw red.

Luckily, it wasn't my blood.

It was the colour of the slime.

I reached for the gloop monster that was on my back, I used all my strength to get it off me, it didn't want to come off apparently. A few seconds later, I was absorbed into that slime's body. I struggled and yelled but it all came to muffles and incoherent sounds.

[This is why you should always have your guard up…] Aversa commented.

'Now's not the time, Aversa. Can't you see I'm trying to get out of here…!'

[Maybe you should try that skill in the miscellaneous section, [Morph]. Since you're in contact with the slime, you can take over and morph into them.]

Activating the ability, my body began to glow in blue and the slime stopped it movements, as if it was dead. Yet I, was still in the massive gloop but the process of the morphing ability was doing its thing, many moments pass by and it was gone.

The red slime was gone.

I was on lying on the floor, breathing heavily – taking in as much oxygen as I could.

"Did… Did it work?" I asked Aversa.

[Yes.]

"Damn…!" I breathed out. "Yeah… I should keep my guard up. I don't want to experience that again. Being suffocated in a slimy ooze."

I stood up and dusted myself off.

[Morph Ability Unlocked!]

[Laboratory Slime]

"First morphing ability, that's nice." I commented. "Many more to add to the collection."

•ï¡÷¡ï• Domination •ï¡÷¡ï•

In Sona's flat, there was a meeting being uphold. Sona and her peerage were in the living room; she was conducting short interviews on what had happened when they were monitoring Issei Hyoudou. She had sent out her peerage to track their target from a distance, to see anything unusual about him but none of them were successful, all came back safe and sound.

None came with evidence.

"In the end, all of you failed your task," she spoke with a tired voice. "This is concerning."

They had their heads down in shame.

"Did any of you at least obtain anything about him?" She asked.

They all shook their heads.

"It's like some parts of my memory has been wiped out," Ruruko pouted.

"Yeah, it was as if someone put us to sleep!" Tomoe interjected.

"Tch, that bastard making the work harder for us." Saji grumbled.

"I'm sure he didn't mean it, Gen." Momo said, trying to get his attention.

"He's just cautious. It's fine," says Sona. "Something unusual was bound to happen but I didn't think that Issei Hyoudou would be the one causing the issue. It seems that there is more to him than we think."

"What do you think we should do, President?" Tsubaki asked.

"Let's cut off the monitoring and we'll guide him to the student council room to talk," Sona instructed. "Depending on how he reacts with body language and how he answers our questions, I will follow up on how to talk to him in order to get answers out him. If he knows somehow, then I'll cut straight to the point."

"All of you can just be present in the student council room and continue your work, we need to get ahead of schedule as I was requested to go back to the underworld for the weekend, I need all of you with me." She continued. "Is everyone understood?"

"Yes, President!"

"Good, now all of you can retire for this evening. It's getting late." She says. After they all left, she sighed deeply.

'What am I going to do with you, Hyoudou Issei. You intrigued me when we met at the front of the school, despite the fact he somewhat threatened me, I shall cast that aside. I can sense something stronger, but I can't put my finger on it,' she thought, closing her eyes and laying back on the sofa. 'I'll just have to wait and see tomorrow, hopefully he's willing to give me some indication about his hidden aura.'

She opened her eyes, sighing once more before exiting the living room to retire to her own room.

Stripping her school uniform off, she entered the warm bath that one of the servants prepared for her.

"Ahh…"

"You are an interesting specimen, Issei Hyoudou."

•ï¡÷¡ï• Domination •ï¡÷¡ï•

"Haaah!"

I huffed my breath as I punched against the slimes, their body splattered against the walls and floors of the laboratory.

"My arms are aching, jeez, it's like I pulled a couple heavy weights without taking a break." I breathed out heavily, catching my breath.

Another loot screen popped in front of my face.

[4x Slimy Substance and 2x Empty Vials received.]

"Slimy Substance?" I questioned.

I examined it in my inventory.

[Slimy Substance]

An ingredient for Healing Potions (Level 1). Used in Alchemy.

"Ooh! I need more of these then," I say, dismissing the window. "Even though it's weak, I'm sure I can upgrade it."

I carried on walking through the laboratory, double checking in the rooms to see if there was anything that I could loot or slaughter, but most were already empty. it was already that time, I think I spent too much time in this dungeon.

Let's see… what time is it…?

Oh.

"Fuck," I cursed. "I don't have a watch on me."

[It's currently past your bedtime, does that help?]

"Uh, yeah, sure. That helps, I guess. Anyhow, I need to hurry up and finish this shit." I replied.

I walked towards to a door, which looked like a one-way door.

"This should be the mini-boss of this instant dungeon; I hope that it would be around my combat level." I murmured. "Unlike last time…"

Opening the door slowly, it creaked and echoed throughout the room, after I stepped in, the door immediately slammed shut. I jumped at the sudden loud noise. Gazing into the room, it was dark and quiet at first but then, I heard sounds of something moving, liquid dripping on the floor. Eurgh! I don't even want to know what this boss looks like.

I made a few more steps forward. Suddenly, the lights turned on brightly, blinding my eyes for several seconds then I saw the most… disgusting, slimiest – slime ever.

And it's purple too!

[Glop Glop]

Level 10.

HP: 1000/1000

Special ability: Spews highly acidic goo from its mouth.

"It has an amusing name," I commented. "And it has a dangerous ability, gotta watch out for that!"

I jumped out the way as moving gloop attacked me, luckily, it was just a regular auto attack.

"Boosted Gear!" I called out loudly.

My right hand glowed brightly in red, few seconds later, a red gauntlet covered my bare hand.

"Nice, now I can use this to block damage without having to injure myself." I stated. "Now, I just need a basic weapon… Aha!"

I pulled out the baton from my inventory and started swinging it at the boss, once I landed a hit, it barely did any damage.

HP: 985/1000.

It's better than nothing – it doesn't have a weakness, so, it was to be expected.

"I'll be here for quite some time," I muttered. "But I just did a regular attack and I gained three percent adrenaline. I need to use those melee abilities, maybe they'll do some more damage."

Time to try this out.

[Slice]

HP: 939/1000.

"Ooh, my adrenaline went up quite a bit." I commented. "And it dealt more damage."

ADN: 11/100.

[Punish]

ADN: 19/100.

"Now le–"

"Fuck!" I cursed. "That burns!"

I saw part of my arm sizzling; the slime did its special attack. Damn, that acid is stinging my skin!

HP: 680/750.

"Now, I know I can do some solid damage. I need to learn boss's attack patterns," I muttered.

One, two, attack, dodge, three – I watched carefully as I kept dodging the incoming hits.

"Oof!"

I almost got hit but luckily, a desk covered me, I took cover as I memorised the attacks. In between each auto attack, there was a two second delay then, after the third auto attack, it would do its special attack. Repeat. Alright, I think I can do this.

Getting out of the cover, I ran towards the slime boss and dodged its first attack and landed a regular hit, the second attack was incoming from the side – quickly, I moved out of the way.

[Punish]

Third attack.

"Here it comes!" I prepared myself.

Spitting a massive amount of acid, I jumped to the right to get out of the way, but I didn't land safely, I hit my head which hurts a quite a bit but not too much. I saw where the acid landed, and the cupboards weren't in good condition.

"Yeah, I do not want that on me." I shivered.

[Slice]

Dodge.

Attack.

[Kick]

I repeatedly used the basic abilities that was available to me, once I had dealt enough damage to the boss, I gained a lot of adrenaline and I was ready to use a threshold ability. But before I do that, I need to boost, maybe it'll help me with this damage output.

"Boost!"

ADN: 78/100.

[Slaughter]

ADN: 63/100.

"Ooh, it's starting to take effect. Now, if only I can get that slime to move then it'll be triple damage." I commented. "It's already under the effect of two bleeds."

At least the laboratory room was big enough for me to move around, unlike the other rooms; they were filled with weird shit. I moved far enough away that the slime followed me and now it tripled the [Slaughter] damage, instead of dealing sixty-seven, it went up to two hundred and one.

"Wow, this will come so useful in the future. This ability does crazy damage, damn!" I praised the system ability.

[Glop Glop]

HP: 312/1000.

"Almost there, it's under half health." I murmured.

A few more basic abilities should do the trick.

I examined my baton and it's almost worn out.

Durability: 9/100.

Uh oh.

Not good news, I need to hurry.

HP: 236.

Attack!

HP: 204.

[Slice]

[Punish]

Dodge.

HP: 167.

[Slaughter]

After five bleeds, the boss's health depleted to zero.

And…

It exploded.

"Yay, now I'm covered in slime. Gross." I sighed as I tried to get it off me. "It's not coming off. Fuck. Well, I'm going to have to throw these clothes away. Gotta buy replacements later."

Congratulations!

Glop Glop has been defeated!

The Spoils: +1000 EXP, 3x Slimiest Substance, 4x Empty Vials, 1x Low-tier Portal Stone.

[Congratulations!]

You have levelled up to level 10.

+750 HP

"Sweet, now we're in double digits. Also, another slime substance? Wait, this is different. It's a stronger ingredient for the healing potions. Sweet!" I cheered. "Anyway, I'm interested in this."

I examined the Low-tier Portal Stone.

It was a stone with a blue crystal embedded, on the back, there was a runic symbol.

"Observe."

[Low-tier Portal Stone]

All portal stones lead to a treasure portal.

Huh…

[These have a hot and cold ability.]

"What do you mean?" I asked.

[If you hold it in your hand, the stone is cold, yes?]

"Yeah," I replied.

[That means you're nowhere near the treasure portal.]

"Oh," I sounded. "Ohhh, I get it now. The hotter it gets, I'm closer. Right."

[Yes.]

"Thanks, Aversa. Even if it's low-tier, I can get some pretty good loot and I can fight different mobs."

[Indeed, you just need to get your stats up first. You need to be prepared for everything.]

"Yeah, will do."

The dungeon reverted to normal and I was in my room again.

"Uergh… I don't even want to think about fighting those laboratory slimes again. Hopefully there's other ingredients to make healing potions," I say as I took off my clothes and put them in the trash. "At least my parents aren't awake. I wouldn't even know how to answer the question if they saw me in all that slime."

[Slime pool seems to be a fitting answer, no?]

"Uhh… No." I replied plainly.

[Is that not what young age people do? I did some research and I found a lot of videos of strange people making slime.]

"Well… that is true, I'll admit. Those people from the west make something like that." I answered thoughtfully. "It's cool and weird at the same time but a slime pool is a bit too excessive for my tastes."

[I see, that will be interesting to note down.]

"What? What are you going to do with that information?!"

[Secret.]

"Great… Just great…"

Sighing deeply, I took a quick shower, getting rid of the laboratory smell. I looked at the portal stone once more before putting it back into my inventory, tomorrow, I'll find where this portal is. For now, I need some damn sleep.

Collapsing on the bed, I immediately fell to unconsciousness as my head hit the soft pillow.

Ah~

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"A dreamless sleep is not suited for one such as you."

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I immediately woke up, springing myself from the bed, cold sweat dripping from my face. Who said that? Was it a dream?

"Did you two speak to me while I was asleep?" I asked them.

[No, I wouldn't do that. If I did, I would be talking to a body.]

I rolled my eyes at Aversa's comment.

Ddraig just grumbled.

"Okay, I'm probably just imagining stuff." I say. "Time to get ready for school, ugh."

Once I arrived at the academy, I observed many unnecessary objects and other students to help me level up the [Observe] skill, since that's currently at thirty-five, I want to get it to at least forty in the next couple of days. I used [Aura Sense] to get that up as well, it's only at one since I recently unlocked it, using this skill on humans gives very little experience but there's a lot of students at the academy so it'll build up.

I'm hoping to reach level five at least but I'll set my bars low.

"Hyoudou Issei, could you please come to the student council with us?"

I looked up to who was speaking, it was the devils that were tailing me the other day. Damn! I didn't even notice them. Glancing at the shape of their body, wow, they have nice figures. Wait, I'm not supposed to look at them like that! I mentally cursed myself.

I gazed at their faces and replied.

"Alright. I'm not in trouble, am I?"

"No, not yet at least. President would like to speak to you," says one of them.

'Observe both,' I thought out the command.

Name: Tsubasa Yura.

Species: Reincarnated Devil. (Formerly human)

Alignment: The Underworld, Sitri Sona.

Lvl: 26.

Age: 18.

Titles: [Reincarnated Devil] [Low-class Devil] [Rook of Sona Sitri] [Member of the Student Council] [Dirty Man Lover] [Heavy Physical Worker]

Description: Tsubasa Yura, a third year at Kuoh Academy. She leans towards tomboy and prefers physical work, also has an interest in men who become muddy and sweaty after they fight.

HP: ?/?

MP: ?/?

STR: ?

DEF: ?

AGI: ?

INT: ?

WIS: ?

ARC: ?

LUC: ?

CHA: ?

Emotions: Her interest in you has been peaked.

"Please, follow us to the student council room."

Name: Ruruko Nimura.

Species: Reincarnated Devil. (Formerly human)

Alignment: The Underworld, Sitri Sona.

Lvl: 25.

Age: 17.

Titles: [Reincarnated Devil] [Low-class Devil] [Pawn of Sona Sitri] [Member of the Student Council] [Momo's Love Rival]

Description: Ruruko Nimura, a second year at Kuoh Academy. She has a crush on Genshirou Saji and has a love rivalry with her upperclassman, Momo Hanakai. Also has a delinquent side to her personality.

HP: ?/?

MP: ?/?

STR: ?

DEF: ?

AGI: ?

INT: ?

WIS: ?

ARC: ?

LUC: ?

CHA: ?

Emotions: Wants to get back to her beloved Saji.

'The fuck, that guy has two girls that love him? Damn,' I thought. 'Lucky bastard.'

"Let's go then," I said.

Both nodded and I followed them, as I did, there were many unnecessary comments about me, a pervert following two good looking girls. Jeez. I get enough of that as it is, I don't need to hear any more.

Once we reached the student council room, Tsubasa opened the door, letting herself and Ruruko in and I followed in afterwards.

"President, he's here." Ruruko said then she half skipped to her seat next to that Saji guy.

Tsubasa returned to her seat and continued to do her work, she eyed me for a few seconds and gave me a small smile then she glanced back to her paperwork. In return, I did the same then, I glanced around the room, it was a simple classroom but with less furniture and more cupboards. I saw Tsubaki, her desk was next to Souna. Hmm, so it is true. They do always stay close to the kings.

"Issei Hyoudou, please take a seat."

There was an empty chair in front of her desk, without acting nervously, I sat and leaned back on the chair.

Souna looked up from her work and stared at me.

"I called you here to talk, Issei Hyoudou. Nothing more." She says. "You're not in trouble."

"Right," I say, unconvinced at the answer.

'Should I be open with them?' I asked.

[Do you want to be open with them?]

'Uhh… I don't know. I guess I want to on the inside, but I don't want them to find out so soon.' I replied to Aversa.

[We shall see how the conversation goes.]

"Are you interested in supernatural fantasy genre novels?" She asked me.

'Wait, what? She's not going to question me about my behaviour from earlier?' I mentally asked myself, then, I sensed everyone around me. 'Everyone is present in the room, that's probably why…'

Choose an option to continue the conversation.

Normal response.

Flirty response.

Delinquent response.

I chose the normal response, trying to not raise any peculiar behaviour. I don't think flirty response would even work in this situation.

[Normal response has been selected]

"Not really into novels but I like supernatural fantasy genre games," I replied casually.

"I see," she says, nodding her head. "If the game had a class to pick, which one would you choose and why?"

"That's quite a question you asked," I commented, smiling slightly. "To be honest with you, I like all classes, they all have their unique features and different capabilities to combat situations. But, if I were to pick my top favourite then it would be a summoner. And it follows on from warrior, ranger and mage."

She hummed in reply.

"That's quite an interesting pick," she spoke softly. "What do you like about the summoner? In novels, they are normally the antagonists and the main character would have to defeat them."

"Uhh…" I sounded, unable to think of a solid answer. "Well, you see, they can summon lots of different types of minions. So, having them in your power is useful if you were to take on an army."

"That's true, more assets are better in most cases. A victory is certain." She replied.

"What about you, President?" I asked casually. "What would you pick?"

She eyed me.

Oops, I may have interrupted her.

Oh well, I don't care. Haha…

"Mage," she answered. "They can practice all types of spells, no?"

"Yeah, I agree on that." I replied, grinning slightly, I continued my comment. "Magic is cool, if it were real, I would learn all the elements and spells."

She clasped her hands together a little too quickly.

'A sign of panicking?' I thought.

[Possibly.]

"Yes, it would be quite an amusing ordeal if it were real." She spoke, her voice was strained a tiny bit, to others, no one would notice.

But I can.

"Also, the magic in a lot of different games are amazing. Those people who come up with them, they have a wild imagination." I praised.

"Yes," her reply was calm. "They do. And those who write novels have an array of ideas put into a story."

I nodded.

"Killing mobs are probably my favourite thing to do, some interesting loot can be obtained." I say, slightly hinting.

"Mobs? Loot?" She questioned in a mutter, she thought for a few seconds before speaking again. "Ah, yes, these gaming terms – I would call them."

"Have you ever played a game before?" I asked casually, even though I knew the answer, I wanted to confirm anyway.

"No," she says bluntly, resisting the urge to roll her eyes.

"Maybe you should, loosen up a little." I replied, as soon as I said that – everyone stiffened in the room.

"I do not have time to play games," she says sternly.

'Jeez, so serious.' I thought.

"But you have time to read novels," I argued.

She hummed in reply.

"Perhaps," she started. "I will but it depends."

Tsubaki formed a shocked expression but quickly hid it.

'Ha, maybe this is the first time someone was able to persuade her.' I thought in amusement. 'I didn't think she would say that she would play but it worked in my favour.'

She coughed into her hands.

"If you were the main character in a novel, how would you step forward into your journey?" She asked me. "I am curious to know about your answer."

'Great, now she wants to know how I would become powerful.' I thought, without breaking my composure. 'I guess, I'll have to answer it somewhat truthfully.'

"Get all the woman I can, that would be my goal." I answered, grinning widely. She rolled her eyes at my first answer. "Then, embark to grow powerful and protect them."

All movements stopped.

It was as if they were surprised by my answer.

"Oh?"

'Wow, she thinks I would throw them away, pfft. Hell, no. I wouldn't do that to good looking girls, especially when they catch my attention.'

[Now it's your time to aim to please.]

"Yeah, they're going to be family. In order to protect them from other people who could potentially threat them, the man needs to be stronger." I retorted lightly.

She hummed in agreement.

"But to be more specific, if I were to become strong, I would like to learn all types of combat." I continued. "To swing swords, aim at targets and cast spells."

"Hmm, that would take some time to master them." She commented. "It takes years to become a swordsman."

"That's true," I replied almost dejectedly.

'Not with this system, it makes everything easier.' I thought.

[The system does help but you need your own input as well.]

'I know, I was just saying.' I sighed.

"But that won't stop me," I spoke again. "It takes blood, sweat and tears to get through it. And I'm willing to do that."

I could feel everyone around me look up from their desks, Sona and Tsubaki looked at me in surprise, I kept myself calm. Did I say something strange?

[A pervert like you wouldn't say something like that. Of course, they would be surprised.]

'Ohhh,' only realising it now. 'Jeez, they think so low of me. I can't be that bad.'

[Only you would say that to keep your spirits up.]

'Hey, I'm a teenager that has needs and being a pervert is one of those needs.' I countered.

[You don't have to be so open about it.]

'Haaa… I know…'

"I didn't expect someone like you to say something like that," she said, as she took off the glasses and wiped them.

"I was stating the truth," I say honestly.

"I know," she replied, putting her glasses back on.

'Time to turn the tables,' I thought mischievously.

"Throughout this entire conversation, I feel like I was interrogated." I say, eyeing Souna. I saw her stiffen slightly. "What I want to know is that… why are you doing this?"

She breathed out.

In.

"No, particular reason other than, I'm just interested in your opinions, that is all." She replied, avoiding the question. "I will apologise that I made you uncomfortable."

"Apology accepted," I gave her a small smile, but she did not return the favour. "Aside from all that, since you've asked me the questions, I am interested in listening to your answers."

"Very well, it is only fair after all," she says, adjusting her glasses once more. "Magic would be my combat choice, it's versatile way of fighting. From long range to short range, teleporting to destinations."

"I see, it's true that combat style does suit you, I can't deny that." I complimented.

I heard a pen snap.

"Saji, do not break school equipment." She scolded.

"Sorry, President. I won't do it again." He says, slightly gritting his teeth.

Ill intent has been detected!

'Wow, what's wrong with that guy. I only gave a compliment,' only realising what I just said to Souna. 'Ohhh, he likes the her. No wonder… Still, that's not a solid reason to send ill intent towards me. Sheesh.'

"I have another question regarding your chosen style of combat," I spoke, getting her attention. Her eyes eyed me and urged me to go on. "If you were the main character in a novel that is about defeating their enemies in order to reach the end, how would you tackle your enemies?"

She was surprised by my question scenario that I give her.

I don't blame her, to be honest. It was rather strange of me. But, I just wanted to know how she would fight. Her stats says that she's level thirty but I'm curious if she has any experience. If she does, I'll be able to take some ideas off her and use it as my own.

Forming a calm and strict expression again, she answered my question.

"I would be using a tactical way to deal with my enemies."

Hmm…

"To analyse the enemies weak points from the start before engaging combat with them is important." She continued. "To gain the upper hand in the situation."

"What if you couldn't do that in the beginning?" I pressed on.

Her eyes widened a little.

"Be on defensive style during the combat and pinpoint the weak spots of the enemy, then at that point, it will be time to be attacking the enemy until they are defeated." She answered.

'Huh… well, I didn't expect anything less from her. But, I wouldn't think of that myself – I would have to charged straight into the enemy.'

[And you would have been annihilated by them.] Aversa interjected.

'Man, why do you make it sound so bad. I can learn. Ddraig can agree with me, right?'

[No.]

'Whyyyyyyyy!'

"I didn't expect anything less from you, President." I commented. "Always thinking from a tactical point of view."

Her lips twitched upwards slightly.

It was a smile!

A tiny one at that.

"Of course," she says. "Now, I think it's about time to wrap this up. It's almost time to go home."

I looked at the clock.

'Oh, shit yeah. Wow, time flies.'

"That was fast." I say.

"Yes," she replied in short. "But, I would like to continue this. How about Monday? Would you be okay with that?"

"Yeah, sure." I replied casually.

'Who wouldn't want to be in a room full of girls anyway, especially ones that don't send you ill intent, these girls are welcoming.' I commented.

[Including that boy?]

'Ew, fuck no. I'm no fan of that guy. Uergh.'

"It will be the same time; your afternoon lessons will be cancelled." She says.

'Awwh yeahhh! No lessons!'

"Alright, see you then." I nodded and exited the room.

I took off my blazer as I walked away from the student council room, my back was sweating. Sweating! Just from having a conversation with the President! Damn.

"That was hard," I muttered. "I said it earlier, but I'll say it again, it was almost like an interrogation."

[Only you would say that.]

I rolled my eyes and continued to walk to my last lesson of the day.

Meanwhile, back at the room full of devils.

"I think that went quite well, but there were some unexpected questions from him," Sona stated.

"He seemed a little off," Tomoe commented.

"Just a little," says Sona. "It was his first time in the student council room, it's natural for him to feel nervous, especially when he thought he was in trouble, but he wasn't."

She defended him.

Some of the peerage members took notice but didn't dwell on it.

"There's Monday. I'll be able to get more out of him at that point." Sona stated.

They all nodded in agreement.

Except for one.

Saji.

He gritted his teeth.

'Damn, that Hyoudou bastard. He had an entire conversation with the President. He was able to talk to her freely!' He thought in anger.

"Shall I escort him again?" Tsubasa asked.

"Yes," their master stated. "On the way, get some information out of him indirectly."

"Understood."

"Now, let's all get back to work." Sona stated.

"Yes, President!"

•ï¡÷¡ï• Domination •ï¡÷¡ï•

As soon as I arrived home, greeted my parents and immediately went up to my room. I thought about the conversation that I had with Souna, it was a bit strange at first. But I think I knew what she was getting at.

[She was asking you indirectly about the supernatural world.]

"Oh."

[You already know about the outside world, but you managed to answer her questions that didn't raise too much suspicion, but she will keep an eye on you. After all, her ultimate goal is to persuade you into joining her peerage.]

"I don't even want to join her peerage; I'd lose my freedom. But on the other hand, her peerage is full of girls, I can't deny that. Also, I can just ignore that guy." I stated casually.

[You are with the Imperial Legion now; you can't join any other faction. You can only persuade them to align themselves with the Legion.]

"Ah, yeah." I replied dejectedly.

[You should add points to your overall stats, you received some from the slime boss you killed, remember?]

"Ohh yeah, I completely forgot about that. I was too distracted by the portal stone, haha…" I laughed awkwardly.

"Stats," I commanded.

[Host's Statistics]

Lvl: 10 | Next Level: 7%.

HP: 1500/1500

MP: 175/175

ADN: 0/100

ATT: 17.

STR: 17.

DEF: 17.

AGI: 17.

INT: 15.

WIS: 15.

ARC: 11.

RNG: 15.

LUC: 13.

CHA: 10.

"Hmmm… I've got ten stat points, I'll put three into luck, five into charisma, two into strength."

Tapping on the window to add the necessary points on the skills, another window popped up.

[Do you wish to confirm?]

[Y/N]

I pressed yes to confirm.

"Now, since that is over and done with. There's still quite some time before dinner… aha, I'll start my exercise today, let's see how it goes." I say.

Setting out the house at five in the evening, I was dressed in my shorts and vest, I have set myself a small goal of doing daily exercise. Thirty push ups, sit ups, pull ups, and finally running four kilometres. It's a realistic and achievable goal for someone like me who hasn't done any exercise at all. It'll probably take just over an hour to complete the muscle work out and another hour for running.

I'll be just in time for dinner.

At least there is a park nearby and a children's playground, I can use the bars for the pull ups. How convenient. I don't have to create a makeshift bar in my doorway, if I did, I don't think my parents would be happy that I ruined the interior of the house.

But they would be happy to see their son exercising, right?

I assume so.

Normally, I would be cooped in my room and looking at porn magazines or playing eroge games. Speaking of them, I should get rid of those games, but I'll keep the magazines, hide it under my bed. And the posters as well, just scroll them up and give it to Matsuda and Motohoma.

I'm sure they'll appreciate them.

But then they'll ask what I have turned into. I would be a different person, wouldn't I?

I'm not even sure myself.

I'm still the same Issei.

Though, I wouldn't be an open pervert. Rather, a closet one.

That's better than nothing, right?

I shook my head and jogged towards the park. Once I arrived, I did some stretches before exercise, I didn't want to have any break down, that would be bad news.

As soon as I finished my ten minutes of stretching and loosening my muscles, I grabbed on to the bar and tried to do my first pull up.

"Hiiii– ahhh!"

When my chin touched the bar, I immediately let go and I managed to hold my balance.

"Damn, it's harder than I thought." I commented, breathing heavily.

[I think you're overreacting; your body should be lighter now that you have the game system.]

"Oh."

I tried again and it was true. My body is lighter than usual.

Huh…

After ten pull ups, I started to run out of breath.

"It's still tiring," I say.

[Of course, it is, this is probably your first time exercising with your muscles.] Aversa replied sarcastically.

"That's true, I can't deny that." I replied dejectedly.

[But it should take you less time to complete your daily routine.]

I hummed in reply.

When I returned back home, it was half six. I managed to complete my routine in one hour and a half, which wasn't too bad.

"Issei, it's dinner time!" My mother called.

"Okay!" I responded.

I took a seat at the dining table next to my father whilst my mother sat opposite me.

"Thanks for the food!"

We ate in silence until my dad decided to break it.

"My son," dad started to speak. "Where did you go after you came back from school?"

"Oh, I decided to go out and do some exercise in the park." I replied.

He choked on his food as soon as he heard my answer.

My mother just looked at me in shock.

I patted my dad's back to help him.

'Jeez, I didn't think they would react in this way.'

[This is the first time to hear that their son is doing something else rather than looking at women's bosom all day.]

'Alright, I know. No need to remind me.' I sighed.

Composing themselves, they finally decided to respond.

"That's great, my son. Exercising will help you grow into a strong man." My dad says.

"Ah, my baby boy is turning into a proper man."

'You mean I wasn't a man before?!'

[It seems like it. Your parents don't look at you like that.]

'Awww,' I sulked.

"Anyhow, I wanted to ask if I am allowed to go to Kyoto this weekend?" I questioned.

They both looked at each other and then back to me.

"Yes, you can go. Just be careful," says mum.

"Yeah, I will." I replied.

"We'll give you some spending money just before you go tomorrow," says dad.

"Thanks."

"What do you plan to do in Kyoto, my baby boy? It's quite sudden for you to go anywhere." My mum asked.

"I just want to visit some places, that's all." I replied vaguely.

"Oh, I see. Make sure you bring souvenirs." She says. "I heard they do have some nice gifts."

"Yeah, I think." I responded.

"Just don't spend too much, alright?" My dad reminded.

I nodded.

When the next day came, I packed my bag that had a change of clothes and some essentials. I could put it in my inventory but if my parents saw me without a bag, they would pack a lot of things for me. Especially my mum. Jeez, she can go overboard sometimes.

"Here's the money, this should be enough for two days." My dad handed me the cash.

[You have received ¥360,000]

You now have a total of ¥366,500.

'Damn, this is quite a lot but I'm not complaining.'

"Thanks, dad."

"Now, off you go." He says.

"Have fun, my baby boy."

I waved at them and set off to the train station.

"Kyoto, here I come!"