ALL NOVEL The Strongest Solo Gamer with Terrible Social Skills Reincarnates as a Hated NPC in a VRMMO Chapter 84
84: The Lost Jr.
“How far… how far…”
I muttered to myself, recalling the settings of a female student named Shinonome Kanae.
The ABYSS, which connects to another dimension, has enriched people’s lives with the resources it provides. The profession of explorers, born from the military industry, is even revered as heroes by the nation. In this world, the ABYSS is an indispensable existence.
However, despite the mental distance, the existence of the ABYSS remains distorted.
Where there is merit, there is also demerit – a universal truth. The “magic power” that flows in from the other dimension has a peculiar influence on the human body.
In other words, it leads to demonization.
There are those who, due to their mixed demonic heritage, are born with unique abilities, their appearance unchanged. Even explorers who gain levels and skills through the portal, the magic crystal terminal, might be considered similar.
Demonization takes many forms.
It’s difficult to draw a line, and the story, which is shrouded in secrecy at the national level, is only known to researchers at the academy.
What is Evil? It’s a profession that humans who have mixed demonic power must take on when they change jobs. The method of identifying demonic heritage is rather special and time-consuming, but it’s a reliable way to distinguish, widely known among researchers.
Of course, ordinary people don’t know, and most students don’t even understand the meaning of the word “Evil”.
Now you know how dire my situation is?
I sent an email to Shinonome, who has mixed demonic heritage, using a term I shouldn’t know.
It’s only natural to be wary.
Depending on the situation, I might even be… eliminated?
“You understand the meaning of Evil, which means you’re one of us, right?”
“…What do you mean by ‘us’?”
“It’s obvious, isn’t it?”
Shinonome, who stood up from her chair, brought her face close to my ear.
“You’re…?”
“…?”
Her breath, like a gentle whisper, sent shivers down my spine, and I felt myself getting drawn into her alluring atmosphere, so unlike her usual cheerful self.
This is a dangerous poison.
If I stay with her for too long, I’ll become her slave, body and mind.
However, it’s also difficult to escape.
The only escape route I have is blocked by her 【Boundary】 skill. Currently, all I can do is endure her attacks with all my might.
“How did you know the word ‘Evil’? Do you have some connection to the academy’s research department? How did you find out about me?”
“…”
“Answer me?”
…It’s pointless to remain silent. If I don’t provide information, Shinonome will take drastic measures, and I’ll have to use my knowledge of the original story to appease her…
“…It was the student council.”
“The student council?”
The face that came to mind was that of the arrogant student council president, who looked down on me. This isn’t about getting revenge for what happened earlier, but I’ll use them as a scapegoat!
“You said something about demonic heritage, right? I heard rumors from them about people like that.”
“Hmm… Stone-chan has connections with the student council, doesn’t she? It’s not surprising if they know something like that through their own information network.”
“…It’s not just that.”
“What?”
“They’ve discovered that there are demonic hybrids within the academy.”
“!”
Tōgetsu’s surprised face.
But this is a lie.
It might be a dangerous gamble, but sometimes you need to be bold to change the current situation!
“One of the candidates is Tōgetsu Kanae, right? I was surprised when I heard it too, but judging from her attitude, it seems like a bingo…”
“Don’t you have any solid evidence?”
Tōgetsu tilts her head.
If I make a mistake here, it’s all over!!
I racked my brain, thinking desperately.
“Well…? I didn’t know myself, but the student council might not be limited to that, right? Since they’re connected to the imperial court, they might have seen through Tōgetsu’s true identity and not be surprised at all.”
“…You’re lying. Then there’s no need for me to investigate your true identity with Ishizuru-kun.”
“Can you assert that?”
“What…?”
“There’s no absolute in this world. You can’t assert that my words are lies, just like I can’t assert that yours are true. They might have wanted one final confirmation, don’t you think?”
“And they used me…” — I’m listing out a bunch of lies, but Tōgetsu’s expression is dead serious. Maybe it’s because she has some insider information that makes her words more convincing… but it’s still a lie.
“What’s the reason the student council mobilized Ishizuru-kun?”
“That’s something I’d like to ask them too!? I’m troubled by it too! Suddenly, they’re all over me, asking me to do this and that, giving me unreasonable tasks…!!”
“…”
“From their perspective, I’m just a convenient disposable tool, right? The samurai family can’t defy the imperial court, so even if they do something outrageous, they won’t be punished. Like that time, they even took my sister hostage…!”
“Sister…? Ah, that time… maybe they made finding out your true identity a condition?”
Yes, I’ve taken the bait! But there’s no truth to it, so I’ll just nod along sincerely!
“You’re perceptive, it’s helpful…”
“…”
This is it!! This level of restraint is just right! If I overdo it, it’ll be meaningless. I’ll let the other person’s imagination run wild and somehow get through this situation!!
“…So, it might have been a bad move to make contact with you so carelessly. Are you being monitored…?”
“Well, probably…”
“If I kill you here, I’ll be caught as a demon hybrid and sent back to the research institute.”
“…”
“What do you think I should do?”
“What am I supposed to say…?”
I’ve thought of a decent response, but I’ll pretend not to know here. I’ll let the other person take the lead and skillfully steer the conversation.
“If we summarize the situation, it seems like I have no way to survive. Maybe I should just give up and kill Ishizuru-kun?”
Oh no, it’s scary…!
Her eyes aren’t smiling at all!?
If it comes to that, Tōgetsu will seriously try to torture me to death, cruelly, like a child playing with an insect.
That’s the one thing…
That’s the one thing I’ll avoid at all costs!!
“—Wait! I have an idea!”
“Yeah, go ahead and say it.”
“…”
Her calm tone is actually terrifying!?
Currently, the conversation is progressing according to my plan, but I’m not letting my guard down at all!!
“I’ll keep the truth about Tōun hidden… If I report to them that there’s no problem, won’t all worries disappear? That’s what I think!!”
“…Do you think it’ll go that smoothly? You’re being monitored, and the other party is aware of this contact, right? Normally, I’d think they’d try to win me over…”
“Don’t worry! I can deceive them!!”
But in reality, there’s no monitoring going on~~~! The student council searching for mixed-breed students is just a big lie I came up with!!
In other words, Tōun’s worries are superfluous!!
“I told you earlier, didn’t I? No one can make a definitive statement!! If I say it’s white, they’ll have no choice but to believe the information. Even if the lie is exposed, they’ll deal with me first. After all, I’m clearly a traitor. The damage to Tōun will come after I leak the information and they obtain proof of the mixed breed!!”
“…What’s the basis for that?”
“The imperial court’s gag order. They won’t take any rash actions to defy it.”
“Careless actions would compromise the secrecy of the mixed breed, after all… Hmm, that’s reasonable, isn’t it?”
But Tōun continues to talk.
“There’s no guarantee that Ishizuru won’t betray us.”
“…That’s true. But in this case, there’s no choice but to believe me honestly, right? If you harm me, the student council will immediately detect the anomaly, won’t they? On the other hand, if you trust me, Tōun’s future will be born! The options are limited, don’t you think…?”
“…………”
As I’m subjected to a piercing, murderous gaze, I’m sweating profusely while fabricating an excuse.
After a long, long deliberation…
Tōun finally gives an answer.
“…Alright. I’ll ride on your words, Ishizuru.”
“!”
Ah, I’m saved――ッ！！
The fanfare of victory rings out！！
“But with conditions, of course――”
――Eh? Before I can respond, Tōun swiftly steals a kiss from my lips.
It’s intense.
The entwined tongues force Tōun’s bodily fluids into my throat with violence.
Resistance is futile.
“Pu, puh! ――What are you doing!?”
“Hehehehe”
Tōun doesn’t respond, only laughing.
I cough and stumble, but at the same time, I feel an indescribable pleasure surging up from the depths of my body.
This is… impossible――!?
“…Do you know about subjugation? By injecting the blood of the succubus tribe into the opposite s*x, you can make them your slave… Well, it doesn’t have to be blood; any bodily fluid of mine will do.”
“D, d, d, slave!?”
“Don’t worry. The succubus blood flowing through me isn’t that concentrated, so I can’t completely control their physical body. But――”
“H, h, h!?”
As Tōun lightly curls their finger, my junior’s shy self suddenly becomes erect.
This is the power of the succubus tribe――!?
“Hehehe, isn’t it interesting? I can do such mischief with just a finger. I can make it bigger or smaller. And of course, that’s not all…”
“!”
Ah, it’s certainly a troublesome ability, but that’s all there is to it!? As a man, I’ve experienced times when I’ve become hard without my consent! If you think you have control, that’s a big misunderstanding――
“More and more, can’t do it anymore♪”
“—”
— Ah, no way. It’s over.