Chapter 108
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 108
Chapter Title: Captain-Class Exam (1)
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"Time for me to head out, everyone."
"Hubby, you're leaving already?"
After finishing a fun group session with my wives.
I chatted with them a bit before preparing to return to Christia City.
I handed out all the gifts I'd prepared for my wives.
To Elrine, I gave the Guardian Crest.
It was an item that blocked one magic or physical attack. It couldn't stop overwhelmingly powerful strikes, but it would fend off even a typical C-Class Adventurer's assault once. The effect reactivated after 72 hours.
It was a skin-burrow item. Press it against your skin and infuse it with mana, and it would naturally seep into your body. To unequip it, just infuse mana with the intent to remove it, and it would release smoothly. A truly ingenious piece.
To Elena, I gave the Mana Grasp Crest.
This item assisted with gathering mana more efficiently. Like Elrine's, it was a skin-burrow type. It held a reserve of mana itself, which the user could draw from to supplement their own at will.
To Piona, I gifted two daggers.
Iron Vector and Flame Shade—the most expensive presents I'd prepared today.
Iron Vector was infused with the mana of iron and blood, while Flame Shade held the mana of flame and rupture. They even had self-repair functions, so as long as they weren't utterly destroyed, durability wasn't an issue.
"Lord Tentacle! Th-this is a marriage gift, right!? Thank you so much! Hehe, I'll treasure them!"
"Wow. Thanks for the gifts. I'll put them to good use, hubby!"
"Oh! Daggers? I was just thinking it was time for new ones. Wait, these are the most expensive ones you got for the wives? R-really? Heh heh heh."
Their reactions to the gifts were all over the place.
Elrine made a huge fuss, calling it a marriage gift and beaming with joy. Elena immediately tested the item's performance.
Piona was thrilled with the daggers at first, but when I told her they were the priciest gift among those for the wives, she grinned ear-to-ear in a way that wasn't like her at all and let out a weird laugh.
Seeing them so happy from my gifts made me feel pretty proud.
To Yuri, the catgirl, I gave magical shoes called Storm Gale to maximize her strengths. Infused with wind-attribute mana, they aided in burst acceleration.
To Rosa, I gifted a crossbow named Seraphin Rainer. Infuse it with mana, and it auto-generated light-attribute bolts. Specialized in penetration and speed. Second most expensive after Piona's gifts.
For Amy, the gift was the Noarvel Robe. Its equip effect aided willpower manifestation and supported spell incantations. The added benefits of mental stability and focus enhancement were quite nice too.
"Master! I love you so much. Hyaah."
"M-my gift is the second most expensive? Th-thank you!"
"Hehehe. Lord Tentacle! I'll cherish and use it well!"
To Ariel, I gave the Serentia Crest.
Similar to Amy's gift, it offered mental stability and focus enhancement. Like Elrine's and Elena's, it was a skin-burrow item.
Its main effect boosted mana affinity. Ariel had well-balanced physical and magic stats, but leaned slightly toward mana, so I picked this for her.
Finally, Eve. For her, I gave the Rilexter Blooming Crest.
This item allowed her to use the 2nd-tier lightning-attribute spell Rilexter. An instant-paralysis spell via electric shock, but as a 2nd-tier, its power was modest. However, infusing the crest with mana triggered it without incantation, making it the third priciest after Piona's and Rosa's.
All the gifts for my wives were jaw-droppingly expensive. Each one cost at least 2 million jenny.
"Th-thank you. Yujin. I-I want to give you a gift too... Anything you want?"
"Wow, it really casts magic. Thank you, Lord Tentacle!"
And then.
Oh, ooh. To think you'd gather this much! I underestimated you, Boss! You really come through when it counts, monster!
I gave a ton of magic stones to Hina, the dungeon guardian spirit. She wasn't my wife yet, but I'd promised to get them for her.
In terms of price, these were actually the most expensive.
Piona's Iron Vector and Flame Shade together came to just 8.2 million jenny, but the magic stones for Hina totaled over 9 million.
Good is good. If the dungeon grows, I benefit too, so consider it an investment.
And a common gift for all my wives: one Cloud and Droplet: Droplet each.
Now we could communicate even from afar. Each cost 480,000 jenny—a fair price, though compared to smartphones from my old world, it felt a bit off.
Only communication functionality, after all. And it guzzled mana to use.
Elrine, as a regular person, would need considerable training to use it.
It'd normally be near impossible, but Elrine's progress had long surpassed 100%. Every time we had sex, my Yin Gate skill Harmonious Growth activated.
Harmonious Growth, which amplified the target's stats and potential, had already elevated Elrine beyond ordinary human limits.
An average adult male's physical stats were around 5, but after some sex, Elrine's had already surpassed 8 on average.
She was now strong enough to easily take down a sturdy adult man.
Compared to my superhuman wives, her stats were lackluster, but since her potential grew alongside them, I looked forward to her future growth.
- Yin Gate of Love and Submission
{Imprinted Women: Elrine(116%), Elena(59%), Piona(101%), Amy(105%), Rosa(85%), Yuri(111%), Eve Seraphia(86%), Ariel(57%), Sera(39%), Bianca Oliviet(16%)}
Especially since Piona, Amy, and Yuri had also exceeded 100% progress, beyond Elrine. They benefited from Harmonious Growth too, so their growth was promising.
"Masteeer, can't you stay just a little longer?"
"Yeah, just a bit more..."
As I stood to leave, my wives showed their reluctance with coquettish expressions, but I stroked their hair and prepared to go.
With Leira as a target, I wanted to focus more on Christia City for now.
Besides, as a tentacle monster, I had to keep exploring the world, turning new women into my exclusive females.
"I'll visit more often from now on. And with the droplets, you can contact me anytime. Don't feel too lonely."
"Okay."
I made eye contact with each one and said,
"Alright, take care. Got it?"
"Yes, we'll wait!"
"Hiiing..."
It wasn't like we were parting forever. I planned to come back often for sex to boost their progress and accelerate Harmonious Growth, yet my wives looked ready to cry.
I withdrew my digestion tentacles and gave each a light kiss before readying my teleport to Christia City.
Focusing my mind, a map unfolded in my head.
I set a spot in Christia that I'd corrupted with root tentacles and closed my eyes.
Woooong—
Then.
Thud—
"Back again."
My body floated lightly on its own, and when I opened my eyes, I was inside an abandoned building on the outskirts of Christia City.
I stepped out and looked up. The sky was dark, the surroundings pitch black. After sex and chatting with the wives, it was nearly 2 a.m.
Step, step—
First, I headed to Luna's Yawn Shelter.
The dark roads felt eerie, but as I neared the city center, the vibe shifted like nighttime Seoul.
Late-night bars and bustling shops were plentiful.
Luna's Yawn Shelter was exceptionally quiet among them. Next to bars, but soundproof magic blocked outside noise the moment you entered.
Still only a few thousand jenny a night? What a steal for such a great hotel.
"Oh? You're back late~" The counter staff greeted me; I returned it and headed to the room assigned to Sera, Seri, and me.
Click.
"Oppa!"
"Ah! You're here!?"
I'd sensed it with detection before entering, but Sera and Seri weren't asleep yet.
At 2 a.m., they sprang up from the table the moment I arrived.
"What? You two still up?"
They answered in unison.
"We were worried about you, oppa...! Waiting for you."
"T-truth is, we thought you might've left for somewhere else..."
Relieved joy mixed with scolding for being late. Fair enough—I'd left in the daytime and hadn't returned by 2 a.m.
"Sorry. I was sightseeing and shopping, so it got late."
"Ah! Come to think of it, your clothes are different, oppa?"
Sera noticed immediately and admired my new outfit.
"Yeah, bought new ones. Here're the ones I borrowed from you. I'll wash 'em before returning."
"Hehe, no worries. We'll handle the laundry."
"Thanks. Did you two eat dinner?"
"Yes!"
"Then let's sleep. You must be tired. Where're you sleeping?"
"Ah, I'll take this bed."
"I'll take this one...!"
Sera and Seri swiftly claimed the left and right beds.
The room had beds lined against one wall, so naturally, I got the middle one.
"Got it."
I nodded, changed into comfy clothes, and lay down.
"......"
"......"
Seri and Sera held their breath in their beds.
Seri's heart raced just from me being next to her. Sera peeked at me from under her covers.
I could've fooled around lewdly with Sera, but after such an intense session with the wives, I decided to behave tonight.
Plenty of time tomorrow.
I bid them goodnight and closed my eyes.
The next morning.
Clatter— Munch munch—
"Wow, so you're taking the Captain-Class exam for the monster wave reinforcements?"
"Yeah."
"Ah, then you might come back late again today..."
"Uh... Probably?"
At Luna's Yawn Shelter's restaurant, we ate breakfast and chatted amiably.
Menu was fried eggs, sausage, bread, and soup—an American-style morning.
Sera was impressed I'd signed up for the Captain-Class exam in the monster wave support forces. Seri pouted at the thought I might return late again.
I told Seri,
"You rested well yesterday, so check out the city today."
"The city?"
"Yeah, you're opening a shop, right? Scout locations."
"Oh, right. Makes sense."
"We'll check around and introduce some to you, oppa!"
"Sure, sure."
Sera and Seri got fired up talking shop. I said goodbye and headed to the count's castle.
Step, step—
"Whoa."
The city was huge, so a magic rail line ran to the count's castle.
After a comfy subway-like ride, I got off near the castle and marveled at the massive fortified walls.
Heading up the path, a soldier approached.
"What business brings you?"
He was like a gate guard.
I showed him the card from the recruitment office.
"Here for the exam."
"Exam?"
"Yes."
"Hmm."
The guard examined the card, then scanned it with a magic device—beep. Verified as genuine, he stepped aside with a nod.
"Go on in."
The main gate didn't open; a smaller side door did.
As I passed, he added,
"For the exam, head to the Knight Order's training grounds. Place is huge—easy to get lost—but follow the signs."
Knight Order training grounds, huh.
"Got it."
I nodded and entered the castle grounds.
Whoa, it's vast.
The interior looked worlds apart from the city outside.
Christia felt like a well-developed modern city, but the castle evoked pure fantasy vibes.
Building designs, park-like paths—all of it.
Along the way, I spotted maids here and there. Frilly, airy maid outfits as they chatted. Staring made blood rush south.
Selected for looks, each was stunningly beautiful.
Conquer this place, and I'd rack up experience points in no time.
I walked casually, then planted root tentacles in a secluded spot to claim a tiny domain inside the castle.
Rumble rumble—
Just in case, I added needle tentacles and spore tentacles. I willed them to stay hidden until my command.
"Now, where's the Knight Order training grounds?"
The guard's warning about getting lost hit home.
I spread mana detection to search for what looked like training grounds.
"Ah, there."
After about 10 minutes, I found it in range.
I headed straight there and watched the knights training.
"Hah!"
"Hup!"
Whoosh—
Crack—!
Sparring in full swing, knights swung wooden swords at each other. Above the grounds, "Black Dragon" was emblazoned large. Every knight was seriously strong.
All outclassed Piona, Rosa, or Amy. Some rivaled or surpassed even Yuri.
Age differences, though.
Most were mid-30s to late-40s. A few in their 50s, 60s, even 70s. 20-somethings were rare, maybe two or three.
Training with mana here extends lifespan.
Average lifespan was 60, but mana training could push it to 100 or 150+.
Aging slowed too—a 70-year-old knight looked mid-40s.
I crossed my arms and kept watching.
Not usually into sweaty scenes, but their aura was addictively intense.
Tentacle monsters craved not just females, but supremacy too. Made even this captivating.
"New face. Who is he?"
That moment.
"......?"
A clear voice from behind made me turn.
Even in human form, no presence detected until then? Chills ran down my spine.
I turned expressionlessly. A beautiful blonde woman with flowing hair stared right at me.