71 Chapter 71: Determination is a bright and gloomy path
I didn't go to the academy and went straight back to my mansion to prepare some things. When I got home I went straight to my office and started looking through some documents.
I've seen enough anime and read several novels to know that what's happening is the cliché where the protagonist is separated from his group forcing him to fend for himself while he has to form a new group.
Normally this wouldn't be such a bad thing since it all works out in the end because, well, the protagonist is the protagonist, but I'm worried that this world mixes the logic of conventional anime with the logic of hentai.
I don't know if I'm being paranoid, but I'm scared of the possibility that any of the women in my life will be hurt by some anime villain or hentai protagonist, what happened with Mikan reminded me that even shotas are dangerous in this world.
Rapist shotas, perverted old men, blackmailing teachers, blonde men who drug women, futanari women, fat men who hate women...
Even if supernatural abilities are not used, normal humans are too dangerous.
Thinking about it another way, in anime, the power of friendship is the most powerful, while in hentai women will always be the victims of villains...
In my visit to the slave auction, I was able to understand that in this world hentai surpasses anime so it is not crazy to think that hentai protagonists have an ability that allows them to subdue women without consequences even if the woman is much more strong.
There is also the fact that Olga mentioned being easily defeated by Kuroinu's mercenaries as if they were immune to her dark magic.
Maybe these worlds really are set up to facilitate the lustful desires of sexual depravers… Now that I feel like I'm in a real hentai fanfic…
"Satou?"
If I think about it like that, then the fact that the strongest people next to me are women just means that it's only a matter of time before something unfortunate happens...
"Something happens? Hello? Hey, stop sitting still and make me a strawberry shortcake…"
What should I do?
Is there a way to protect the ones I love?
But if there really is a way, what will it cost?
"If you don't answer me I'm going to moan whenever you're in public places"
"Ahem, I'm fine" - I smiled nervously as I snapped out of my thoughts.
"That's good" – Medb smiled innocently. – "Now I want my cake!"
I smiled wryly and patted Medb's head. Her hair was so infinitely soft that I could calm down, this is soothing.
"Ufufu, as long as you give me a cake I have no problem with you using me like a stuffed animal to reduce your stress" - Medb smiled nonchalantly.
… I sighed, sometimes I don't know how to respond to things this woman says.
I went into the kitchen to make Medb's cake so I can focus on my work.
Originally most of the utensils in my kitchen were made with Enma's alchemy so using my skills to speed up the cooking process wasn't a problem.
Now that Lala and Enma are investigating how to combine magic with science, they have managed to develop some interesting instruments such as a microwave oven capable of cooking a wedding cake in two minutes.
I won't get tired of saying it, magic is ridiculously convenient, as for the fact that I heard Asagi mention something about creating techno-magic weapons... I wonder if Lala can build me a gundam...
While Medb ate like a gluttonous cat, I focused on the documents on my desk.
I had been working for about two hours when Anida came into my office.
"Satou-sama missed work?" – She looked at me surprised since I'm supposed to be at the academy.
"Anida, I'm glad to see you" - I gestured for her to come closer, and then I pointed to a document. – "Please, I need you to sign here"
"Something happened?" – Anida looked at me confused while she signed the document without hesitation.
Although I am worried about her blind trust in me, at the same time this gives me a warm feeling that makes me able to bear the stress of my problems.
"For now not much happens" - I sighed and kept the documents in a file. – "I need you to contact Enma, Kiara, and Asagi, there is something I need to talk to them about"
Anida looked worried but still, she nodded.
When she was about to leave my office I thought of a subject that I can no longer avoid. – "Also tell Enma to pick up Rinka, I need to talk to her"
Anida nodded and left the room.
I sighed and sat down to relax.
Maybe I'm being paranoid but I have one thing clear, this world is dangerous for women.
Enma, Kiara, Shaku, Elena, Asagi. They are strong women who can beat up most of the men in this world, but if a single clichéd protagonist lays eyes on them then things will turn grim, especially if some idiotic cultivator appears who rapes women to come back stronger like Yun Che.
Although I am the strongest meat shield, I lack offensive abilities so in a battle, I will be more of a hindrance than a help.
If the situation gets out of control and the women I love can't defeat an enemy, I can only think of one outcome, an ending worthy of a tentacle doujin... I can't let that happen.
"You said you didn't like war, but look at you now~" – Medb stopped eating cake and came closer to look at my face closely. – "That is the face of a man who is about to fight to the death with his enemies~"
I sighed. – "I hate war, but I hate much more the idea that my family is hurt"
"Men who have nothing to lose are terrifying on the battlefield since they don't fear death, but a man who wants to protect someone can become a real monster~" - Medb smiled and unexpectedly gave me a small Kiss on the lips. – "I like you more and more~"
I sighed and took out a tissue to wipe Medb's lips. – "You have icing in your mouth"
"The most beautiful woman just kissed you and she worries you about the frosting?" - Medb pouted in dissatisfaction.
"Medb, I'm not in the mood for comical flirting right now." - I sighed again.
Medb stopped acting like a child and looked at me seriously. – "If you really go to a battlefield you will need soldiers and from what I know, you summoned me because that is what you lack the most"
Numbers, numbers are important, numbers are what I lack the most.
If there was a way that would allow me to make up the numbers, then I wouldn't have to worry so much about demons and other enemies harming my loved ones...
"How about if I use my charm to get you a small army?" – Medb's voice brought me out of my thoughts. – "As you should know, I can use my charm to recruit an army of men blinded by my beauty, they will not hesitate to die if I give the order, but don't worry, as long as you're my Master I won't let any of those men lay a hand on me~"
I frowned and pinched her cheek. – "No mind control, I dislike that"
Medb didn't seem to care that her cheek was pinched as she kept smiling. – "You do what is right, you do what is necessary or you do nothing, there are three options and only you decide what to do~"
I let go of her cheek and started thinking about her words.
Doing the right thing is what I want, but justice doesn't always win. The fact that characters of doujins and hentai based on rape exist in this world is the best example of the injustice of the world.
Doing what's necessary is tricky because sometimes it's easy to lose sight of the line between what's necessary and what's overkill. I am not of the belief that the end justifies the means because, in my opinion, a victory obtained with the suffering of innocent people is a victory that is not worth it.
But despite everything, doing bad things for justified reasons seems better to me than standing still and indifferent.
Logically speaking, if a hero doesn't save the day then people can only hide or run, but if all the people run, who will be the hero who saves the day?
In my past life, I never liked anti-heroes or tragic heroes, for me, a hero should be noble and fair without becoming edgy emo.
Classic hero comics were my favorites while I wholeheartedly hated events like Injustice where Superman turns bad, although now that I'm in a world like this I can understand the phrase 'No one stays good in this world'...
…Damnit, I'm turning edgy emo like Sasuke…
My power comes from the system, it's my biggest advantage against my enemies so there must be something to help me protect those I love.
… I sighed internally.
System, let's make an agreement… I will fulfill the missions you give me no matter how unpleasant they are… But I need something that can ensure the safety of the people I love.
How about?
[New Mission: Being a hero is for idiots
An Ugly Bastard doesn't need ideals, just his thick crotch to fuck waifus~
Objective: Shatter your ideals by performing the following actions:
- Have sex with a loli
- Raping a woman until breaks her mind
- Having sex with a protagonist's waifu while the protagonist watches you
Time limit: 24 hours
Reward: Skill 'Oppressive Patriarchy (D)'
Punishment: Since the user gets benefits from the achievements while ignoring the missions, in case of ignoring this mission, the mission option of the system will be locked so that the user can only get rewards from the achievements]
…
At least tell me what the skill does...
[Oppressive Patriarchy: Bitch go make me a sandwich!
Every sexual degenerate's favorite skill. This ability gives a percentage of resistance to any attack launched by a female-looking entity. Damage reduction is based on the level of the skill. (EX=100%. SSS=95%. SS=90%. S=85%. A=80%. B=70%. C=60%. D=50%. E=30%. F=10% )
Female-appearing enemy entities that are stronger than the user will have their power reduced based on the skill's level. (EX=100%. SSS=95%. SS=90%. S=85%. A=80%. B=70%. C=60%. D=50%. E=30%. F=10% )
The effects of this skill also help women who have been listed as the user's property.
When a woman who has been listed as the property of the user is attacked by a sex offender with a phallic member, the user will be notified and the function 'Power of the Script' will be activated. In case the woman is in danger, the woman's luck will increase drastically allowing her to escape until the user can rescue the woman.
Warning: If the user does not do something to protect the woman there is a high risk of an NTR situation.
Warning: When the user conflicts with an enemy with this skill, both skills will conflict. The skill with the higher level will suppress the other skill. If the enemy's skill is superior to the user's, the user's women will be unable to attack the enemy.
Warning: During a conflict between two bearers of this ability, the person who manages to subdue the enemy will keep the loser's women (these women are limited to women in the state of 'Mindbreak', 'Saimin' and 'Blackmail')
Note: Entities with a male reproductive member listed as 'Hentai Protagonist' and 'Hentai Villain' possess this ability at different levels]
…
This world is so disappointing and repulsive that I don't even feel like getting angry or complaining.
[New Mission: Netorare bad, Netori good
Stealing women is not enough, a true Ugly Bastard knows how to protect his property from other bastards.
Objective: Avoid a minimum of 4 netorare situations that harm the user or cause a minimum of 4 netori situations that benefit the user.
Time limit: one month
Reward: 'Oppressive Patriarchy' skill level up. The level increase is proportional to the number of successes.
Progress:
1 …
2 …
3 …
4 …
Note: If you don't get the skill 'Oppressive Patriarchy' this mission will be canceled]
System, if this is your way of motivating me then you're doing it wrong… But you win anyway.
This is going to cause me serious emotional problems... But I can't allow my family to be hurt...
"Satou, why did you miss work?" – Asagi arrived at my office with Enma and Kiara. - "Something happened? You are well?"
Asagi's anxious expression was the best motivation I could get. I don't want that beautiful face to show sadness or pain.
Before telling about my meeting at the Shinomiya residence, I first looked at Enma and Kiara.
These two women are cruel, vicious, sadistic, and see humans as disposable trash or toys to break.
I'm sure the two of them have been doing horrible things that I don't know about and the only reason I haven't confronted them about this is that, just like with Rinka's case, I'm afraid that they cross a line that makes me hate them.
"Enma, Kiara, I want you to be honest with me" - I tried not to sigh. – "If the Underworld attacks us, can you protect the people who live in this mansion?"
Asagi's eyes widened in surprise as Enma and Kiara frowned.
"If we are the ones who attack, we will lose" – Enma had an unusual expression of disgust. – "Although the way you invoked Kiara allows her to ignore the laws of this world and she can use all her power, if she unleashes all her power she will draw the attention of the Will of the World so not only the Underworld will attack us, but also the world"
Kira nodded in disgust. – "Even if the world does not intervene, among all the high-level demons I am not at the peak of power and although my ability to manipulate and devour emotions allows me to face more powerful enemies, enemies like the Incubus King can fight back before my skills destroy him which will be very dangerous"
Emma sighed. – "Only if we focus on defense could we endure a couple of decades, but that is on the condition that we stay in the residential area while we leave the academy, I can only maintain a defensive formation so it is this place or the academy"
Kiara sighed too. – "If the Master gives us permission to use a little cruel methods, Enma and I can recruit some useful pawns in less than a week, but with the kind method it will take about two to four years to form a proper supernatural faction"
"I give you permission to do whatever is necessary" - I was surprised by the ease with which I said those words.
"Master?" - Emma looked at me in disbelief.
"Satou, tell me what happened" – Asagi frowned and looked even more concerned.
I quickly explained to them everything that happened at the Shinomiya residence.
I didn't tell them my guess that it was all Gan'an's plan to steal my possessions as I don't trust my own intellect and I am most likely wrong.
"There's something strange about this" – Enma frowned. – "This is happening abruptly and conveniently…"
"Isn't it possible that someone has planned all of this so that you will be taken to prison?" - Asagi put her hand to her chin as she thought. – "Although the Shinomiya family has great influence in Japan, the most important part of the alliance is the magical and economic resources you provide, so if you are eliminated, the alliance will lose its source of supply"
"No matter what the reason, I just want to know one thing, and I want you to give me an objective answer leaving emotions aside" - I shrugged my shoulders since I'm honestly not good at analyzing things. – "If I go to prison, what could happen?"
There was a deep silence in the room until Asagi managed to speak. – "There are many possibilities, maybe this is a plan to harm the Shinomiya family, but there is also the possibility that this is a plan to take you to prison and kill you there…"
I raised an eyebrow. – "A plan to send me to prison?"
"Stupid people are difficult to predict since they do meaningless things, but an intelligent person is easy to predict if you are a little more intelligent" - Asagi began to explain like a teacher, only missing some black-rimmed glasses. – "Shinomiya Gan'an is an intelligent man, but his ambition surpasses his intellect so if you can know his behavior and movements it would not be impossible to predict his actions…"
"For example, when he allowed you to have Kaguya, he most likely saw this as a possibility that in the future Kaguya would become more than just your lover, a wife, this way the Shinomiya family would have more access to your wealth due to family ties…"
Come to think of it, Gan'an seemed too interested in my joke about marrying Kaguya...
"In short…" Asagi sighed. – "Even if it sounds like an exaggeration, it is not impossible that someone predicted that Shinomiya Gan'an would use you as a sacrifice to avoid the public scandal that the list will cause when it is released"
… Isn't this too exaggerated?
Asagi reminds me of the protagonists in Chinese novels who can understand the plans of the enemies just by the power of the script...
I stopped thinking nonsense and focused on what is important. – "If you are right, what is the risk if I go to prison?"
Asagi continued to speak professionally like a teacher. – "With your money and the influence of the Shinomiya family it is not difficult to suppress the information so even if it is proven that you are guilty of making the list, the law will be lenient and ordinary people will not know about this, besides you will be able to get out in prison in less than six months"
… I never thought I would feel grateful for government corruption…
"In practical terms, there is not much risk, even if you were not around we have the power to protect this place and the mansion until you get out of prison..." - Asagi stopped acting professionally and began to show anxiety. – "But due to the influence of the Will of the World, the prison is an area where most supernatural abilities do not work so you will be helpless, and most likely the person who planned this will put a price on your head…"
My mouth trembled and I couldn't contain my laughter.
I started laughing out loud as the women in my office looked at me strangely as if I had lost my mind.
After laughing nonstop for almost five minutes I was able to calm down and drank some water to moisten my throat.
"I was worried about nothing..." - I let out a long sigh of relief.
The fear of the unknown had been consuming me, the possibility of my family being hurt was destroying me, and the worry that something would go wrong was killing me.
If this is all just an elaborate plan to kill me then I don't need to worry, my skill [Assassination Resistance (EX)] isn't just a decoration, and if by any chance an enemy can ignore my skill, well, bad luck for me and It will be the end of me, but as long as my family is fine, everything is fine.
"Worried about nothing?!" – Asagi jumped and grabbed my shirt collar. – "Your life will be in danger if you are taken to prison! Do you not mind dying?!"
"You misunderstood me…" – I spoke awkwardly. – "It is not a problem since I literally cannot be killed"
Asagi gritted her teeth furiously. – "I know you are resistant, but if you are too trusting one day you will be killed… I do not want that to happen…"
I sighed and hugged Asagi. – "I am serious, you do not need to worry about my safety"
With the help of Enma and Kiara, I did some experiments to know the limits of my defensive abilities and the result was absurd, comedy characters are ridiculous.
"Master speaks the truth" – Enma spoke nonchalantly. – "Gleipnir is the only artifact of the Underworld that can suppress all special abilities and even someone at Kiara's level would become a defenseless person is tied with that chain, however, the Master did not lose his defensive abilities even when I put him the chain so I can confirm that even in prison the Master will remain an invincible punching bag"
… Being called a punching bag is bad for my self-esteem.
"Right" - Kiara nodded. – "The existence of the Master is so absurd that it makes no sense, but that is part of the charm of my beloved Master~"
Asagi managed to calm down a bit, but she was still angry and worried. – "Are you really going to do this?"
"It will only be two months" - I smiled gently.
"..." - Asagi sighed and stood up to leave the room.
I admit it was a mistake to agree to this plan as I agreed impulsively out of anger so I understand if Asagi is mad at me, but if this is really a plan to kill me then there's nothing to worry about.
Before Asagi left the office she spoke without looking at me. – "You better come back safely or I will accompany you if you go to hell…"
Asagi walked out of my office leaving me with a bittersweet feeling in my heart. Knowing that she is willing to die if I die is touching as well as worrying, if possible I would like her to be happy even if something happens to me, but at the same time, it makes me happy to know that she loves me so much.
"Love is complicated..." - I muttered to myself.
"Love is simple" – Kiara smiled at me. – "If you love something you must have it, if you are not willing to do everything to get what you love then it is not true love~"
"That sounds like obsession" - I rolled my eyes.
"Obsession, dependency, longing, and even spite... Love has many forms" - Kiara's smile grew. – "As long as you believe it is love, it will be love"
Words worthy of an evil woman...
I shook my head and looked at Enma. – "Did you bring Rinka?"
"Rinka is in her room waiting for Master" - Enma smiled mischievously. – "Since Mikan and Rinka's friend didn't want to be alone at school, I brought the three little girls, if the teacher wants to have fun with a group of lolis this is a good opportunity fufufu~"
I sighed. – "Call Loli Enma and let her see me in Rinka's room"
"…" – Enma looked at me in disbelief. – "Wow, four lolis at once, Master is insatiable~"
…
I sighed heavily, I'm really not in the mood for this kind of joke, especially since I'll have to do what I don't want to…
Well, later I'll ask Mikado to make me some stronger antidepressants, with that everything should be fine.
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Author's Note:
Forced plot?
I do not deny it.
Cheap comedy?
I accept it.
I am hungry?
Obviously.
