Volume 1 Chapter 18 The Witch Of Destruction Gives Birth
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
The Staff of Agilaus that Chinatsu-chan picked up—after dominating the labyrinth like it was nothing—is the highest-ranked relic you can get in the upper levels. It’s famous, basically the symbol of those upper floors.
But getting it isn’t easy. You have to clear the guardian’s treasure hall, which only resets once per week. Even then, it takes serious luck. Maybe one gets discovered in a whole year. And because it’s so fragile, only a few still exist now.
Normally, something like that should be sold right away for a huge profit. But we were hesitating. After Yawashi-kun treated us to a celebration feast, we gathered for a leader meeting to decide what to do next.
”Selling it would be simple,” I said, glancing around the room, “but I think we all understand there’s also a chance to use it to boost our firepower.”
Everyone nodded together. Even those who didn’t know much about games at first had gotten used to this world by now. They knew how important skills and relics could be.
”I get what Takumi is saying,” Mido Kentaro-kun said, arms crossed. “The real value of the Staff of Agilaus isn’t in how it boosts magic—it’s that it lets us use ritual magic more easily, right?”
He was right. In this world, there’s a type of magic called ritual magic. A good example is resurrection magic.
Ritual magic is insanely powerful. But it’s also a huge pain. You need massive devices, tons of magic stones, and complicated rituals and chants. Basically, it has horrible efficiency.
In wars, they usually use it at the start to wipe out a bunch of enemies. ‘Meteor Summoning’ is a typical move. But if the other side uses ritual barriers, it ends up a draw unless the caster is way stronger.
In a place like the labyrinth, using something that huge would wipe out both sides. Even if you wanted to use it, you couldn’t. It’s like trying to fire a giant Armstrong cannon in a tight hallway.
”Yeah,” someone muttered, “a ritual magic user like that…”
Our eyes all turned to Date Haruka-chan, the 3rd Division’s leader. She had ritual magic skills—and her nickname, ‘Cannon-chan,’ came from that.
But since the labyrinth’s structure doesn’t allow big spells, she hadn’t had many chances to show her power. That might finally change with the Staff of Agilaus in her hands.
The staff can absorb and store magic directly from stones, then release it little by little. If normal ritual magic is like dumping water from a giant bucket, then Agilaus is like using a watering can. In the worst case, she can stay in the fight just by using magic stones we find on the spot.
We hadn’t reached the middle levels yet. But if Haruka-chan’s magic works there, we might start turning a real profit.
”Is it really okay for me to use something this rare?” Haruka-chan asked quietly, holding the staff close.
”Yeah,” I said, nodding. “If it doesn’t work out, we can sell it then. Everyone’s okay with that, right?”
”Of course,” Kentaro said.
”You got this, Haruka!”
”Thank you, Takumi-kun, everyone,” Haruka-chan said, her voice trembling. “I’ll do my best. I’ve always felt like dead weight as Cannon-chan, but… maybe now, I can finally be useful…”
Haruka-chan hugged the staff tightly. She looked like she was about to cry. Huh… didn’t I see this kind of scene just earlier today? Well, whatever. It’s fine.
We agreed to test Haruka-chan’s powers tomorrow, then reshuffle the party structure. After that, we broke up for the night.
This was still before I brought my skills up to 99%, but things were already starting to go in a good direction. It wasn’t just luck, either… though I didn’t realize that part until later.
* * *
That night, Chinatsu-chan came to my room. I was about to remind her to knock first—
Then I froze.
She was wearing her school uniform.
I’m not clueless. I knew what that meant.
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”Come in, Chinatsu-chan,” I said, pulling her gently toward me as I gave her a small kiss on the cheek.
Her body’s slim and petite, but she’s strong from all the sword training. It’s honestly hard to believe she took down the rank-30 guy in a flash. She’s really delicate… and really dangerous.
”Is this okay?” I asked quietly. “Coming to a guy’s room, dressed like that?”
”Yeah,” Chinatsu-chan said, smiling like it was nothing. “Now that we’ve gotten stronger and don’t need to sell ourselves anymore, there’s no reason for me to protect my virginity. I want to give it to you, Takumi-kun. Tomorrow it’s Hikari-chan’s turn, the next day it’s Rira-chan… and after that, Haruka-chan. You’ve got it good, huh? A whole week of first-times.”
It sounded like they’d talked after we disbanded. They figured out who wanted to be with me and decided the order with rock-paper-scissors.
Four girls. I’d kind of thought this might happen eventually, but having it spelled out like this made me hesitate.
”Don’t worry,” she said, brushing my chest. “Nobody expects you to choose a number one. Everyone agreed it’s easier if we’re all equal harem members. If we add Kahoru-chan and Kurumi-chan, and probably Shiori-chan wants to give you her virginity too… seven total. One girl for each day. You’re not even gonna have time to shower, you colorful man ♡”
”…Right. Nice to meet you.”
”Oh, by the way,” Chinatsu-chan added with a grin, “Rira-chan’s a J-cup, Hikari is H-cup, Kurumi’s G-cup, and Haruka’s F-cup… So you’re into big chests, huh? Well, the A-cup and B-cup girls can comfort each other. Shiori-chan and Kahoru-chan…”
I didn’t choose them, okay? It just kind of turned out like this. But yeah… they are the class’s pride when it comes to size. If we added Funakoshi Aria-san’s ultra-rocket chest into the mix… Wait, no. Chinatsu-chan’s right in front of me. Don’t be rude, brain.
”I think you’re really attractive too, Chinatsu-chan,” I said softly. “Let me say it properly—Asakura Chinatsu-san, I like you. Please stay with me from now on.”
”I love you too, Takumi-kun,” she whispered, resting her forehead against mine. “I don’t need to be number one… just love me too, okay?”
We kissed again, holding each other close. It wasn’t like those quick, empty kisses for stress relief. This one was warm. Real. The kind that made my heart feel full.
Notes:
• Chinatsu-chan – Hikari’s party. Frustrated, jokes about prostitution.
• Chinatsu – Hikari’s party. Frustrated, jokes about prostitution.
• Mido Kentaro – 4th Army leader. Optimistic, cooperative.
• Haruka-chan – 3rd Division leader. Aspires to be Takumi’s GF.
• Haruka – 3rd Division leader. Aspires to be Takumi’s GF.
• Hikari-chan – 4th Division leader. Stressed, relies on Takumi.
• Hikari – 4th Division leader. Stressed, relies on Takumi.
• Kaho – 3rd Army leader. Worried, ceremonial magic.
• Funakoshi Aria-san – ‘Maid Skill’ expert. Initially masterless, joins Rinko. Leaves group, impacts chores.
• Funakoshi Aria – ‘Maid Skill’ expert. Initially masterless, joins Rinko. Leaves group, impacts chores.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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