Chapter 73
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Translator: penny
Chapter: 73
Chapter Title: Actively Utilize Technology!
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After explaining the sensory modification device to Hubunkun and giving him a rough outline of preparations for taking down Chisaki, I returned to the mansion.
"Young Master! Welcome back!"
"Anna?"
Anna was at the mansion.
"Aren't you supposed to have the day off today?"
Anna had gone all out with intense netorare sex until dawn and only headed home in the morning.
I figured she'd take the whole day off, but there she was, beaming at me in the mansion.
"Rize, what's going on?"
"I was surprised too. She was supposed to rest today."
"Aw~ As a maid of the Eldra family, I can't just take it easy like that~! Plus, I had a report I really wanted to give you while expressing my gratitude!"
"A report?"
"First~ let's head to your room, Young Master!"
We moved to my room, where Anna immediately flashed a bright smile, winked, and gave me a thumbs-up.
"Thanks to you, Young Master, my husband was over the moon today! I whispered in his ear about what happened yesterday, and he got so worked up—like a boiling kettle—and jerked off happily!"
"Really...? Today? He didn't go to work?"
"He took the day off just for this. He's usually so diligent, so it got approved right away~ After sending Jena to school this morning, we had a sticky netorare report session, just the two of us!"
"That's a relief. He didn't seem too distressed or anything?"
"Nope. Turns out my husband has some pretty twisted tastes too, without me even realizing... The more I told him, the more excited he got, shaking his dick like crazy. Seeing him so satisfied made me proud!"
It hit me again—Anna's dedication to her husband felt a bit unhinged.
"He passed out mid-morning from how into it he got~."
"Uh... tell him not to push himself too hard."
"Sure thing~ Unlike you, Young Master, his stamina's limited, so I'll pass that along!"
That might just excite her netorare-fetish husband even more, though?
"Anyway, since things worked out so well thanks to you, I came in early to thank you! Oh, is a verbal thanks not enough? Want to do some netorare play today too?"
Anna winked mischievously and shook her hips seductively.
That's when Rize sidled up beside me, wrapped her arms around me, and said to Anna,
"No, Anna. Today is my turn with the Young Master."
"Oh my."
Rize acting possessive like this...!
The soft feel of her breasts against my arm brought a warm rush of contentment.
Today, I'll respect Rize's wishes.
I hugged Rize back and told Anna,
"Sorry, Anna. I'm with Rize today. Besides, you haven't fully recovered from your fatigue yet, right?"
"Ah~ You're right. I am pretty exhausted today~."
Anna gave us a sly smile.
"Not today, but next time, let's do it together with Rize."
"Ooh! A threesome! Mmm~ That'll give my husband all sorts of new thrills!"
Even in a threesome scenario where I'm skilled enough to handle it, she's planning to emphasize me sleeping with Anna?
"Anyway, head home a bit early today and get plenty of rest."
"Thanks for the thoughtfulness, Young Master~."
After Anna clocked out an hour later, Rize and I had dinner, then spent some sticky quality time alone.
Was it rivalry from me being with Anna yesterday?
"Even if I pass out, it's fine... Love me however you want, Young Master...♡"
Rize was even more proactively affectionate than usual.
Three days later, after school.
"Alright! Let's go go go! It's a D-rank dungeon!"
As promised, I was heading to a D-rank dungeon with Chisaki.
"Rubelt! How much longer? When do we get there?"
Inside the limousine, Chisaki's eyes sparkled as she flashed a fierce grin and peppered me with questions.
"Sit still, Chisaki."
"She's right, Chisaki. Just relax, and we'll get there."
Riding with us in the limousine weren't just me and Chisaki—Eli and Rize were along too.
My specs could handle a D-rank solo, but teaming up with Chisaki, whose stats hadn't grown much yet, carried too many risks alone.
So we formed a party: Rize and Eli joined, all members free from club activities except Chisaki.
(Chisaki had already told her club she'd skip today.)
"But I'm just so pumped! D-rank monsters... I bet they'll be a blast to fight...! Hey, priestess! Let's combo like last time!"
"Sorry, but I'm on support duty today."
"Huh!? Why?"
"Because no one else can handle support besides me."
Chisaki, Rize, and Eli were all DPS roles.
Eli could manage some defensive magic for frontline, but only I, the all-rounder, could freely wield basic heals and buffs.
"You don't need to support, right? Me and the priestess can just smash 'em—bam!"
"Don't underestimate D-rank monsters, Chisaki. Safety first."
"Tch."
Chisaki pouted but stopped whining and sat quietly.
We arrived at the D-rank dungeon managed by the Eldra family.
Near the entrance, other hunters and senior cadets were getting quick checks before heading in.
The checks were just verifying hunter ranks.
Of course, our party got waved through instantly when the inspector saw my face.
This D-rank dungeon was called the Orc Den.
As the name implied, it was full of orcs.
The terrain was open fields with few trees or cover, making it easy to spot and take down monsters.
On the flip side, if you got cornered, other orcs could spot you and swarm, so safety was key.
Chisaki and Rize up front, Eli in the middle, me at the rear—we advanced through the fields.
"Spotted 'em!"
And sure enough, we quickly found some orcs.
Green-skinned, pig-nosed humanoid monsters.
Three of them stood before us, each gripping a club or axe in one hand.
"Let's dive right in! Pure Thunder!"
The moment Chisaki saw the orcs, she unleashed all her pent-up excitement and swung her katana at the club-wielding one, lightning mana crackling around her blade.
Chisaki's blade sliced swiftly through the orc's skin.
Splaaash!
-Groooaaargh!
"Huh?"
But here, the gap between F-rank and D-rank monsters became crystal clear.
Higher ranks meant tougher monsters, naturally.
And some monsters excelled in specific areas.
Orcs, for instance, boasted superior stamina and durability compared to lower ranks.
So even after Chisaki's Pure Thunder, the orc didn't drop in one hit.
And on top of that...
-Squeeeeal!
Whooom!
"Whoa!"
The Heavenly Thunder Style's chance-based paralysis effect.
But against higher stats and levels, the proc rate dropped.
Chisaki barely dodged the unparalyzed orc's club swing.
"Watch it, Chisaki! These are D-rank monsters! Don't assume one-shots!"
"Heh heh..."
Instead of apologizing, Chisaki just grinned at my advice.
"Hee hee hee, nice! Higher ranks really hit different—way more fun!"
"What a battle maniac."
"It's great that you're enjoying it, but please be careful."
"Of course! Can't get taken down by D-ranks or Dad'll chew me out!"
Before Chisaki charged again, I channeled magic into the staff I'd prepped before entering and cast basic buffs.
"Strength, Shield, Speed."
Woooong!
I layered on strength boost, a shield of spare stamina, and speed enhancement.
"Oh, thanks! Round two!"
Chisaki noticed the buffs, gave a casual thanks, and dove back in.
"We need to link up, Chisaki!"
"Sorry! Lemme swing a few more times! Pure Thunder!"
An hour and a half later.
"Hah! Hah! Whew! Man, they really are... different!"
Chisaki was panting hard but still wore that fierce grin.
For an hour and a half, she'd bulldozed through orcs like a beast.
Total: 35.
She soloed the first four, then linked with Rize and Eli for the rest. Impressive for someone with underdeveloped stats.
"Satisfied now, Chisaki?"
"Chisaki's got a real wild side, more than I thought."
"Huh? What? Rubelt, you're rear guard, so fine... Hah! But why aren't you two wiped out?"
Chisaki eyed Rize and Eli, who looked fresh compared to her heaving breaths.
"You did the most charging around."
"Even so..."
"We've had balanced training since childhood. Stamina's no issue! Oh ho ho ho ho!"
Our genius-level upbringing included well-rounded physical conditioning—that much was true.
But the real reason? Facing stamina-heavy D-rank foes for the first time, Chisaki had overchanneled mana and strength into every katana swing, wasting energy.
A few more runs like this, and she'd optimize it.
Of course, I didn't point that out now.
"Hmm, I've trained since I was little too..."
Chisaki pouted, unconvinced.
Perfect time to chime in.
"Different training styles, that's why. Heavenly Thunder Style focuses on quick takedowns. Build stamina and endurance, and you'll be golden."
"Yeah?"
"Want me to check what stamina training you need and how much?"
Chisaki tilted her head.
"Can't I just train and call it good?"
"Blind training just builds frustration. Eldra tech can pinpoint your goals precisely."
"Ooh!"
Chisaki's eyes lit up.
"You're my junior too, so on the way back, wanna swing by an Eldra research facility? We can scan you right there—get a tailored training list on the spot."
I slipped in the connections angle, hinting at the perks.
"Let's go!"
"Sweet. Grab the remaining mana stones and mats, then head out. Research lab on the way back."
"Yeah!"
No objections from Chisaki.
The battle-crazed beast who got hyped and jumped at anything combat-related.
But that straightforward appeal was her charm—and why she was a popular heroine in Blaze Blood.
Thus began the full-on Chisaki.