episode_0028

“I had something to obtain, and it worked out well.”

I naturally expected to win the bet against Retona.

So, from the moment of the bet, I had in mind what I should receive.

“A high-quality recovery potion.”

What I would receive from Retona were the potions she possessed.

Although Retona is indeed a sorceress of the Demon Army, she is also the top alchemist of the Demon Army.

As magic and alchemy are closely related, she has talent in alchemy as well, and she excels in alchemy, right?

The potions she creates had to be of considerable quality.

I intended to obtain those potions from Retona.

“Now I can get plenty.”

You might wonder what’s the point of just getting a potion, but that potion is extremely important.

It was a potion that I could never give up.

So, I intended to visit Retona, and while I was at it, I followed her, asking for it…

“Here is my… room… um.”

“Is that so? I see.”

But somehow, Retona seemed a bit off.

I arrived in a room cluttered with books related to magic, smelling of books.

But more noticeable than such rooms was Retona’s state.

“Why is she like this?”

It felt like she was embarrassed about something, trembling as if feeling guilty? Should I say that?

At first, I thought she might have caught a cold, but it probably wasn’t that.

I wondered if there was some reason…

“Oh… Am I having strange thoughts?”

She seemed to think that maybe I was going to do something inappropriate to her.

If not, there would be no reason for this.

“I thought she was normal.”

Realizing that, I sighed involuntarily.

I thought she was the only one in the game with a rational mindset, but in the end, she also had the mindset of the game…

Indeed, in the world of the game, I feel like there are no normal people.

“Why… Why are you… looking at me like that?”

As expected.

When I glanced at her for a moment, she started trembling even more.

Should I say she looked like a hamster about to be eaten by a snake?

While I thought about telling her the truth that I just came to get the potion, I felt like playing along since things turned out this way.

Since opportunities like this don’t come every day, right?

“Lie down on the bed.”

“W-what… What is…”

“You know everything, so why act like this?”

“Eek…?”

“We agreed to do anything. Weren’t you expecting this too?”

“But… still, this…”

“Hurry and lie down. It’s an order.”

Suppressing a laugh internally, I spoke to Retona with the most serious expression I could muster.

Retona listened to me with tears welling up.

“Okay. You’re kind.”

“Hu… Huk…”

Her tension seemed to reach its peak.

She must be extremely flustered right now, right?

“Let’s start by tying you up.”

“W-what… Tying me… What are you planning to do to me?”

“Just stay still. If you struggle, I won’t stay still either.”

I picked up a suitable cloth lying on the floor and began to tie Retona’s arms.

Although Retona, being a Four-Star King, could easily untie herself with a little effort, she gave up resistance at my words.

“I need to blindfold you here.”

“Huk… P-pervert!!!”

And then, I used the remaining cloth to blindfold her completely.

With her arms and eyes bound, Retona looked quite anxious.

“Until I say you’re done. Stay still. It would be wise to prepare for what’s to come if you move.”

“Huk… You’ll experience it from now on. Even if you resist, you’ll be subjected to it relentlessly.”

As I let out a chuckle, Retona continued with various delusions.

Listening to those words made me feel truly embarrassed, yet I was looking forward to what would unfold in the future.

“Where was the potion again?”

Leaving Letona alone, I reached for the potion basket in the corner of the room.

Quietly, I picked it up and left the room. Leaving Letona lost in her own thoughts.

“Oh… It’s indeed amusing.”

Exiting the room like that, I raised the corners of my mouth that I had been holding back.

I expected a good response, but it seemed even better than I thought.

I was quite satisfied with the unexpectedly fun reaction.

“Well, Letona has done some harsh things to me too, so this is fine.”

Well, I never intended to do anything significant to Letona from the start.

Honestly, I can understand why she initially found me unpleasant.

Moreover, she’s going to be my demon army colleague in the future, so if I did something weird, it would be hard to handle, and I think this result is satisfactory.

“When she realizes I’m gone, she’ll probably kick the blankets in frustration, right?”

It should be fine to leave her alone.

After all, in a few hours, she’ll realize I’m gone and untie what she tied by herself.

I might have gotten carried away and played a prank too seriously, but well, this kind of prank should be acceptable, right?

“And the potions.”

Anyway, I successfully obtained the potions I originally aimed for.

Looking at the potions filled in the basket, I let out a satisfied smile.

“Let’s go quickly.”

These potions were crucial for what I was about to do next.

With the potions in hand, I returned to my room.

“It turned back into a sword.”

As I entered the room, the first thing I saw was Sekripa, who had now transformed into the appearance of a demon sword.

Seeing no reaction from Sekripa as I entered, it seemed like she had probably fallen asleep out of exhaustion.

“Let’s leave her be.”

Looking at the sleeping Sekripa, I felt relieved.

Since the things I was about to do were not something to show anyone, it was better that she didn’t see them.

“Let’s begin.”

Anyway, I have to start now.

I will remove each piece of clothing.

From the outerwear to the undergarments, everything.

A moment later, I stood there naked.

“Indeed… fitting for an NTR game protagonist.”

Looking at myself in the mirror in that state, I saw a fairly muscular and well-built body, but unfortunately, I noticed a tiny worm that couldn’t complete the picture.

It was a shameful offspring of Ronan that I couldn’t get rid of.

“Truly dismal.”

As the protagonist of an NTR game, it couldn’t be any different.

In fact, I already knew this fact long ago.

As long as I was born as Ronan, I would have to carry this worm with me for life. That’s Ronan’s fate.

“I can’t live carrying this thing around.”

But, I have no intention of living out Ronan’s fate as it is, do I?

I grabbed my important part with my hand.

And as if rejecting fate, I closed my eyes and tore it off in one swift motion.

“Ugh…”

It wasn’t terribly painful. Warriors have a certain immunity to pain.

And since my eyes were closed, I didn’t see anything unpleasant. It just felt like a dull ache.

“Good.”

It seemed to have torn off quite well. I smiled wryly as I felt the dull ache.

Someone might think I’m crazy for doing this, but of course, it wasn’t a crazy act at all.

There was a reason behind what I was doing.

*Gulping sounds*

I picked up one of the potions I obtained in Letona’s room and drank it.

As a shimmer emanated from my body, new flesh sprouted from the torn area.

“Oh… Did it grow a bit more?”

Upon checking by touch, it seemed slightly larger.

Still too small for now, but seeing the slightly larger worm than before, I felt moved.

“Truly the body of a demon.”

All of this was a planned action for this purpose.

Using the body of a demon to enhance vital areas, my strategy was well received.

“I can grow with this…!”

Demons inherently possess regenerative abilities; higher-ranking demons can regenerate missing parts.

By focusing my mind on those areas and channeling magic as I grew, I could gradually increase them.

“Let’s grow a little more.”

Though not instantaneous, concentrating magic to grow objects was challenging but achievable. I could do it now.

After consuming potions from Letona, I could regenerate instantly and focus magic efficiently.

“I have plenty of prepared potions.”

Today, I planned to transform Ronan’s item into something exceptional.

With that in mind, I grasped the tool once again and began tearing it apart.

For an item I wouldn’t be ashamed to show anyone…

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Did I tear it apart about 200 times?

The cycle of tearing flesh and regrowth bore fruit…!

My efforts were not in vain.

“I finally completed it…!”

The worm clinging to my tool had transformed into a sturdy serpent.

Now, no one could deny that I was the protagonist of the NTR game.

I shouted “Hooray!” in ecstasy.

Meanwhile, in the demon realm, Ronan celebrated his new creation.

The Empire faced a grave situation.

“Is that true?”

“Yes, it is.”

While the fallen Empire had reasons to be unhappy due to the war, a seemingly trivial incident occurred.

“Did Amy really kill the hero Jax?”

“Yes, she did.”

It was shocking to consider that Ronan might not have been the one to kill Jax.

This news spread throughout the Empire.