Chapter 63
Chapter 63
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Translator: MadScientist
Chapter: 63
Chapter Title: Choose Netori or Die
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"Asita."
"Yes~?"
"Does my scent smell good?"
"Hmm... Even as a white lie, it doesn't smell good, but it's something you just want to keep sniffing..."
Having answered absentmindedly, Asita snapped to her senses and hurriedly pulled away from me.
"What are you making me sniff!"
She was the one who sniffed first...
I felt a gaze and glanced sideways to see Lena staring at us alternately, her face flushed red.
"I'll go wash up, so please wait just a moment."
I grabbed some clothes to change into beforehand, entered the bathroom, stripped, and let the water stream over my body.
......Ugh, my excitement still hasn't subsided.
My dick was still red and throbbing.
I poured cold water on my precious son while recalling the sex with Repelt.
Looking back, it had been incredibly rough. Was Repelt okay?
Thanks to the skill, she seemed to enjoy it, but now that the skill effect had worn off?
Would she regret what we did?
It was too late to realize, but Repelt had been a virgin. I was her first experience.
Thinking about that strangely excited me.
I was the one who first pierced the seal of such a beauty.
There was regret, too.
Of course, not about embracing Repelt.
I worried that I could've made her feel even better but instead only slammed my desires into her, whom I should've been gentle with for her first time.
What if she starts looking down on me after this sex...?
Or thinks my skills suck...
But she clearly looked so pleased; I wanted to believe it wasn't an act.
.....
What did I want with Repelt? Date her?
Unlike with Nila, Repelt was single, so dating was totally possible, but...
Ding!
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Please check the results!] What am I whining about?
Fine, I'll check.
I tapped the system window text, and the details appeared.
At the same time, an alarm rang in my ear.
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Your level has increased.] [Your level has increased.] Oh, two levels?
The experience bar was almost full last time I checked, but jumping two levels like this...
⚙ SYSTEM NOTIFICATION ⚙ [Additional experience awarded for embracing a virgin of fine bloodline, a beauty not easily attainable.] Your instinctive movements already surpass average techniques. You won't get NTR'd anywhere! NTR, Netori, and Plunder Love skills activated for embracing her beside a man who likes her. Overall, two levels gained, and body collapse rate has stalled for several days.] More than the collapse rate stalling, the line about my instincts surpassing techniques caught my eye.
Not just lip service, right?
I felt a bit sorry for Kaisir. It was confirmed he likes Repelt.
Maybe some of those knights back then liked her too, not just Kaisir.
.....
But thinking about it, do I even need to feel sorry?
Did I commit a crime? No?
They weren't lovers or anything; Repelt and I just embraced each other.
Live kindly, they said.
I'm living that way, but no need to be a pushover.
The key discovery this time: as the system advised, the fastest leveling is sex laced with taboo thrill.
That fact left a bittersweet taste.
To shake off stray thoughts, I turned on the cold water, rinsed roughly, toweled off, dressed, and went out.
"Whoa. Do guys wash that fast~?"
"I'll wash again soon after."
I'd seen this building had a large bath; I wanted to soak leisurely.
"You said you came to play games, right, Asita?"
"That's part of it, but I was wondering what classes Dreng would take~."
"Classes?"
"Dreng's such a special case, so who knows, but as a student, you gotta take classes, right~? I wanna take the same ones if possible~."
"Ah."
Prynar Academy apparently divides into classes by grades.
But like university, you can choose subjects you want.
"How's the class vibe?"
"Not bad~. But those kinds of kids are everywhere you go~."
In other words, there are naturally some abrasive types.
I'd worried about being discriminated against as the only Asian among Westerners...
.....
Eh?
A strange fact suddenly hit me.
Until now, the only Asian-looking person I'd seen was myself.
Everyone else had Western features.
Yet no one had remarked on anything odd about me.
"Um, Asita."
"Yes~?"
Asita, munching snacks on the table like a hamster. So cute.
Pretty girls can get away with anything.
"Um, how do I look?"
"......Hmm."
Munch munch, gulp.
Asita swallowed her snack, stared blankly at me, then spoke.
"You're crazy handsome, Dreng?"
"......"
Too much.
"Teacher, you're handsome!"
"Thanks."
"Really!"
Her desperate affirmation made me feel uglier instead.
My self-esteem shook.
A friend once said I'd be handsome if I just fixed my eyes. Was that a white lie...?
I pondered seriously when Asita smirked mischievously.
"Including the eyes, Lena. When he's awake, they look like dead fish eyes, kinda scary... Ah! My snacks!"
Honest, you bitch.
I hate comments on my eyes.
I snatched the snack bowl, and she whined, clinging to my arm.
I'd started teasing out of annoyance, but with her peach scent wafting and her arm's soft feel so cute... I teased with some ulterior motives for a while before returning the snacks; she grumbled.
"Mean Dreng."
"But really here just for games?"
"Why~? Can't I come~?"
Asita pouted, popping a snack in her mouth.
"You suggested regular meetups, and now you're bored already~?"
"No, not that, but..."
Her tone brimmed with resentment.
Regular meetups.
I'd suggested it because of her body condition.
I felt a shared plight since her body could collapse anytime like mine.
Whatever her reason for wanting to meet, a super beauty like Asita coming to my room meant I wanted to treat her well.
So I spoke honestly.
"We'll see plenty at school anyway. No rush, right?"
Asita blinked at my words, then averted her gaze slyly.
Did it creep her out...?
"...Y-yeah."
"Asita, anytime works if your schedule allows."
"Hmm... I don't have tons of time, but if Dreng wants it."
Asita stuffed snacks like a vacuum. Gonna gain weight.
"So. How do I look?"
"Why ask~? Wanna hear you're handsome~?"
Her knowing look forced me to explain my Asian-Western thoughts.
Then Asita nodded in understanding.
"This country's founding history is a utopia made by gathering all races back then~. Most races Dreng mentions live here, so no trouble distinguishing faces~."
"Ah."
So people here grew up in similar diverse environments as me.
I'd seen all kinds from childhood, Western or Eastern.
So no issue distinguishing pretty people from other cultures.
But Milf Village had no Asians...
Maybe all in the capital.
"...Well, Dreng's handsome."
"......"
Casually tossed like "take it and be satisfied," but it touched me.
Asita, top of beauties I've met, saying that boosted my self-esteem.
"If you cover the eyes."
You bitch.
But pretty, so forgiven.
"Teacher."
Oh crap.
I'd treated Lena like a forgotten sack of barley till now.
Turning hurriedly, she held a board game.
Title: Demon King vs Hero.
Lena's bright smile was utterly adorable.
"......"
I cracked my neck.
"Asita. Good at games?"
"Hmm? Better than Clarit~?"
What benchmark is that?
Anyway, good.
"If you beat me, I'll grant one wish."
"Really~? No take-backs~!"
"I'll join too."
And so our three-player board game began.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Feels good after a long time.
Asita started cocky, of course, and Lena gradually got the hang, landing a solid counter at the end.
I crushed both.
Lena's face didn't change after losing, but I'm sure she was fuming inside.
Asita pouted toward the end.
For gamers, opponent's frustration is highest praise.
Now I can soak in the bath feeling great.
Immature against a kid like Lena?
I'm not an adult lol.
Gamers have no adults!
Anyway, super fun.
Just this morning I was moping, but back-to-back joys... mood's perfect.
Soaking in the bath now would be ideal.
Heard it was like an onsen, so I'd eyed it upon arrival.
Back then, Flat, El, Remi mess had my head spinning, but now fine.
Thanks to Repelt.
Wonder how to face her later.
"Oh my~"
"......"
Lost in thought while walking, a woman's voice came from ahead.
It was a woman whose sight alone could make my dick hard.
Claire.
Blan's wife smiled brightly at me.
"Ufufu, off to wash?"
"Yes, yeah..."
After doing it once with Repelt, maybe I can hold back erection this time.
And contrary to worry, Claire just wished me good time and passed by.
But.
Sniff sniff.
"!"
Claire tilted her head after smelling me; I startled and backed away.
No, Asita too—why does everyone sniff?
"...Hng~"
That expression. Sultry gaze half-lidded, staring at me.
"You need to wash quick, Dre. You smell from your body."
"Ah, do I?"
Embarrassing hearing that from a woman.
"Yes, a naughty scent."
"......"
"Did some exercise?"
"Uh, yeah, kinda..."
"That exercise, I'd love to do it with you sometime."
She licked her lips and walked away.
...That woman's bad for my heart...
"What are you doing?"
"Talking."
I knew you were there.
Clarir glared at me, arms crossed in prim attire.
Her cheat-code figure and alluring black hair ends slightly wet were very tempting.
If only her personality were better, I'd have devoured her inwardly.
"......"
Did I stare too openly?
My gaze must've creeped her; she stared sharply.
"What?"
But I boldly asked why.
Chicken out and lose.
She strode up, bringing her face close.
Her nose twitched; sniffing.
"What are you..."
"......"
Third woman sniffing me today.
As I wondered if pheromones were leaking, Clarir pulled back with a cold expression.
"Dre."
"Yes."
Why no honorific?
"Women are sensitive to scents."
"......"
With that, Clarir passed by.
And one word.
"Beast."
I blankly watched her back recede.
Ping. [Clarir's favorability has decreased.] I know, fuck.
Mix of half arousal, half embarrassment, I reached the bath with prior guests.
Male central everywhere.
After seeing Repelt's lewd body, this sight burned my eyes.
But all muscled, like a fitness contest.
Steam's thick, though.
"Bro! Over here!"
"Huh."
Gold soaked in the bath, Kaisir standing arms crossed beside.
Why's that punk not soaking and posing...?
Kaisir said blankly.
"Where you been, Dre?"
"Wandered the village."
"Seen Repelt by chance?"
Why probe?
"Was with her briefly, then parted."
"What."
He panicked, not expecting me to say we met.
Better mix truth with lies than full fabrication.
"Not in armor, casual clothes; she looked pretty."
"I know without you saying!"
Kaisir yelled, eyed my body blankly, then grinned.
Chills. N-no way?
"Um... not my type..."
"Your body's lacking, Dre! Decent for an Outsider, though!"
"Hm. That's pretty good, no?"
Kaisir and Gold's words.
Indeed, compared to other knights, my body was shabby. Muscles outlined, but...
Kaisir's a mage, yet that physique? Even Gold's pretty ripped.
His shout drew nearby knights.
"Lord Dre, you're strong now; train your body and you'll get stronger."
"When in capital, train together?! Spar too!"
This the hot gazes from muscle guys at the gym?
No malice, purely for my sake; couldn't retort.
Then.
"Uh, Lord Dre, something weird stuck to your crotch... no... wait...?"
"......"
"......"
Knights went silent instantly.
"What? What's up? Uh..."
Kaisir quieted too; only Gold chuckled.
"As expected of my bro."
"...Dragon."
"A dragon's there."
"Whoa..."
......What to say.
Feels good yet dirty.
Self-esteem soared, but guys ogling another man's dick creeped me out.
Unconsciously eyed their crotches. Couple blacks among them...
...Fact learned today.
Blacks aren't all huge.
Average bigger, but not porn-star size.
Actors vs normals differ...
"...M-men compete on stamina!"
Kaisir yelled; ignoring him, I soaked in the bath.
Lost on muscles maybe, but won men's lifelong quest proudly.
Ahh... victory.
Still, gotta work out.
After, chatted idly with humbled, low-posture knights.
No other special events.
Next day, we headed to capital; nearly night when Lena, trying to stay awake dutifully, dozed leaning on me; faint light outside window.
Gold and El, mid-argument, simultaneously pointed out window.
I peeked out.
Fantasy.
Only word for the scene.
Vast sky aurora, beneath its protection-like glow, a grand white city wall stretched.
Each part intricately sculpted like artisan work; even art-illiterate me gasped.
Oddest: the sky above.
A massive sphere with tree-like growth floating lazily.
Visible this huge from afar; actual size? Probably city-area.
Majestic. Reverent.
My thoughts on the capital.
Gold and El smiled pleased.
"Welcome, Bro Dre."
"This is Entiaer's capital, Sers."
"......"
"Or Karyunar. Sers is common now."
Entiaer...
Name evoked two words, slightly breaking immersion, but good premonition.
Of super fun, enjoyable adventure.
◇◇◇◆◇◇◇ Capital's gate.
Clang clang!
Two guards surrounded me with spears.
"....."
"Outsider Dre! You're under emergency arrest for national treason!!"
As Gold, El, everyone stared shocked, I declared boldly.
"Fuck this shit."
Not again.
Adventure's fucked.
If this is another bullshit frame-up, no mercy—I'll kill them all.