Volume 9 Chapter 7 Surprise Attack
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
The following morning was Blue Day¹.
Since Dietlinde-san wasn’t at the counter, I decided to put my quest report on the back burner and prioritized the delivery and dismantling of my monster materials.
I killed some time shooting the breeze with Isaac, a young guy in the Dismantling Department, while the work was being done.
As I walked through the Guild later, I spotted the back of Dietlinde-san.
It looked like she had just stepped away for a restroom break or something.
”So this is where you were,” I said.
”…Good evening, Daisuke-san,” replied Dietlinde.
She didn’t let it show on her face, but she was pressing a hand against her stomach.
She was clearly feeling under the weather.
”You look like you’re in bad shape. Are you alright?” I asked.
”Ngh… yes. It is not a problem,” said Dietlinde.
The moment I spoke, she snapped her hand away from her stomach.
I suppose she was embarrassed about me noticing a common stomachache.
(I feel bad for prying…)
As an apology, I cast the usual Fatigue Recovery Set (Temp)² on her.
It was a combination of Great Heal³, which massively restores HP, and Refresh⁴, which clears almost any status ailment.
Unless you’re dealing with a missing limb or a high-level Seal, this combo usually brings someone back to one hundred percent.
”…Thank you. I must offer you some form of thanks,” she whispered.
”No, if you’re feeling better, Dietlinde-san, that’s more than enough for me,” I said.
Her expression shifted ever so slightly, showing a hint of guilt.
I wasn’t about to accept a reward for something I could do with a flick of my wrist.
I walked back to the counter with her now that she had recovered, finished my report, and headed out of the Guild.
Still, it bothered me that Dietlinde-san had been having these spells lately.
(Maybe it’s just stress?)
* * *
In the last few days, I had suddenly gained three more lovers, so I decided it was time for them to meet the girls who were here first.
Most of them were Adventurers with flexible schedules, but Clarissa-san was a librarian with fixed shifts.
I arranged for everyone to gather at dinner time to accommodate her.
”Good evening, Daisuke-san. I hope I’m not intruding,” said Clarissa.
”Welcome, Clarissa-san. You’re always welcome here,” I replied.
”Hehe, I know ♡”
I gave Clarissa-san a light hug since she had arrived a bit early.
The faint scent of roses she wore always made her feel that much more elegant.
She looked great in her librarian uniform, but she was even cuter in her casual clothes.
(It still hasn’t quite sunk in that I’m actually dating her, but she’s definitely my lover.)
”Coming in,” called out Vanessa.
”Good evening. This place is huge…” said Nicola.
”Welcome, you two,” I said.
Vanessa and Nicola had arrived, completing the group.
They were still in their adventuring gear, but since it wasn’t heavy plate armor, it wasn’t a problem as long as they got comfortable.
By the way, Vanessa and Nicola were scheduled to join Gale⁵ and First Blood⁶, so today was also about prepping for that.
Once the paperwork was finalized, they’d be moving in here as soon as they cleared out their rooms at the inn.
”Thanks for gathering, everyone. First, let me introduce the three new lovers. This is Clarissa-san, the librarian,” I said.
”I look forward to getting to know you all,” said Clarissa with a smile.
(She’s so charming… I just want to hold her.)
”And these are the adventurers, Vanessa and Nicola. Vanessa usually hunts on the Twelfth Floor, and Nicola mostly sticks to the fourth,” I explained.
”Glad to be here,” said Vanessa.
”I’m Nicola-sh!” squeaked Nicola.
Vanessa was used to party members swapping in and out, but Nicola had caught a bad case of stage fright and tripped over her own name.
It was adorable.
I gave a brief intro for the original lovers along with Liese and Ilse, then stepped back from my role as mediator.
”Alright, I’ll go get the food ready. I could stay and lead the conversation, but I’m sure you girls have things you want to discuss in private,” I suggested.
”I don’t think it’ll be anything that serious,” laughed Clarissa.
”I wouldn’t mind if you stayed, Daisuke… in fact, I’d like it. But since you’re being so considerate, we’ll take the time. Can you wait a bit?” asked Ines.
”Of course,” I said.
”It’s my turn, Daisuke-san! ♪” chirped Sylvie.
”Daisuke-sama, me too, please ♡” added Meta.
”Master… ♡” whispered Camilla.
When I hugged the slightly apologetic Ines, Sylvie, Meta, and Camilla all shuffled into a line behind her.
Even Juliet joined in with a look of total indifference.
”Oh my ♡ Well, if everyone else is… ♡” giggled Clarissa.
”Since I’m already here, I might as well get one too,” muttered Vanessa.
”Me too! Please!” cried Nicola.
I ended up having to hug every single lover in the room.
I gave Liese and Ilse headpats instead.
(Man, a growing harem is a lot of work.)
Nicola was breathing a bit heavily afterward, but I kept the hugs strictly wholesome.
For now.
The discussion seemed to go smoothly after that.
Vanessa was laid-back and didn’t sweat the details, and Nicola was quiet (when she wasn’t in the bedroom).
Clarissa-san was, as always, the perfect lady.
There was a little concern about Ilse’s past as a bandit, but since I wasn’t worried and she was clearly sorry, they let it go.
They also gave the green light for Ilse to keep her casual, boyish way of speaking.
I was glad they accepted her for who she was.
The party merger was also looking good.
They’d start as trial members, but I think their roles will mesh perfectly.
Vanessa is a Magic Bludgeoneer⁷ specializing in fire, and she’ll be taking over the vanguard as the tank.
With her joining, the Gale Party officially changed its name to “Heat Wave⁸.”
(That’s a cool name. If the wind was blowing the other way, I would’ve suggested ‘Santana,’ but ‘Heat Wave’ is a solid choice.)
* * *
The next day, I finally got around to meeting with Grete.
We usually meet at the fountain square for dates, but that was a bit of a walk, so we met at the entrance to the shopping district instead.
It wasn’t like we were going sightseeing; we were just grabbing a bite.
”Good evening, Daisuke-san! ♪” called out Grete.
”Hey, Grete. You look fantastic tonight,” I said.
”Thanks! ♪”
Grete was all smiles in her civilian clothes.
She was wearing a white long-sleeved blouse with a checkered skirt that hit just above the knee.
Paired with short socks and low-heeled loafers, her bare legs were definitely a highlight.
It was a girly style, somewhat similar to Juliet’s.
I’d picked a chic, casual restaurant for us.
Since she wasn’t a lover (yet), I avoided a fully private room, but since she wanted to talk about something sensitive, I booked a semi-private booth.
I’d be using Silent Field⁹ anyway, so it was mostly about the atmosphere.
”That Designated Request sounded like a real pain,” Grete noted.
”It wasn’t too bad,” I said.
”What was it like?” she asked.
She probably already knew the gist, so I figured she was just warming up the conversation.
”The main enemies were Elements. One-on-one they aren’t much, but there were just so many of them,” I explained.
”Whoa, so that was it. I heard there was a boss too. Did you take that thing down, Daisuke-san?”
”No, Kazuya took the boss out… you remember him?”
”The ninja guy? The one who always says ‘gozaru’?”
”That’s Takuya. Kazuya is the Fantasy Summoner who says ‘ssu’ all the time,” I corrected.
”Ah, right! I always get them mixed up! ♪”
Since the existence of the real boss was a secret, Kazuya was the official hero of the day.
It had been a year since I helped Grete’s party, the Wyvern Slayers, so I didn’t expect her to remember every detail.
”Even if it wasn’t the boss, Elements are still tough. I couldn’t have handled them. You really are something else, Daisuke-san! ♪”
”No, no, it was nothing,” I said.
(Getting complimented by a beautiful girl never gets old. It feels like I’m at a high-end hostess club.)
”That’s not true. You hit B-Rank in the blink of an eye. I can’t believe we were on the same floor a year ago,” she said.
”Well, I was lucky enough to get some Blessings,” I admitted.
I meant that sincerely.
The 10x XP Blessing was huge.
It made standard leveling a breeze, but its real value was the synergy with my unique Onanist¹⁰ skill, Private Power Generation¹¹.
It’s not an instant power-up, and it takes time to grind, but it’s a total cheat.
A normal Onanist would take three years to hit level ten, and that’s after the agonizing grind of ten thousand ‘sessions’ just to unlock the class.
By the time most people hit that mark, they’d be pushing forty and their drive would be fading.
Grinding skills for years after that?
You’d be dead of old age before you could actually use them.
Plus, changing classes is a massive risk.
If a swordsman met the requirements, would they really throw away their blade for a suspicious class like Onanist?
If the class turned out to be a dud, they’d be the laughingstock of the world.
(Class discrimination is a major taboo, so people might not say it to your face, but they’d definitely be thinking it.)
”I see the other Transferees from the Yamato Nadeshiko group struggling, though,” Grete said.
”They had a pretty easy life before they came here. It takes a while to get used to the lack of modern conveniences,” I replied.
”Nanami-chan is always saying she wants to go for a swim,” Grete laughed.
”You guys are that close?” I asked.
”You bet! ♪”
They’re both social butterflies, so it makes sense they’d hit it off.
”Ahem. Anyway, the reason I asked for your time today, Daisuke-san…”
She was finally getting to the point.
She looked a bit nervous, so I decided to seal the room.
”Silent Field. Now our voices won’t leak out,” I said.
”Thanks ♪ That kind of thoughtfulness earns you major points! ♪”
”Glad to hear it.”
”Hehe ♪”
I don’t know how serious she’s being, but if it makes her happy, it’s worth the mana.
”So, back to the point. Daisuke-san, you and Nicola became lovers, right?”
I blinked. “Wait—yeah. But how did you know that?”
It had only been two days since Vanessa and Nicola joined the harem.
Without internet or phones, information shouldn’t travel that fast unless it’s literally shouted from the rooftops.
”Because I’m close with Nicola! ♪”
”I mean, I guess, but…”
”Oh, and I’ve known about you and Nicola for a long time. You two were friends with benefits, right?”
”…Yeah. You caught me,” I admitted.
(Talk about a reality check. I wasn’t hiding it, but hearing it out loud is a bit of a shock.)
”By the way, I know about Ines-san and the others, and I know about Vanessa-san. I even know about Gerta-san! ♪” she chirped.
”……I see.”
Grete was giggling, but it was clear she had my entire social life mapped out.
Her information network is terrifying.
”So, Daisuke-san… are you planning on adding more lovers to the list?”
”I suppose a few more,” I said.
I’m still making moves on Regina-san and Dietlinde-san.
Gerta and Cassandra are still a ways off, but the potential is there.
And Rin already gave me the green light.
”In case, I have a question. Are you planning on making me one of your lovers too?”
”What!?”
(I’m thrilled, but talk about a Surprise Attack!)
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Summary:
Daisuke introduces his new lovers to the established group while managing a busy guild schedule. The party merger with Vanessa and Nicola proceeds smoothly under the rebranded ‘Heat Wave’ name. He meets Grete for dinner, only to find her fully aware of his extensive sexual history. Grete launches an unexpected proposal to join his harem
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Trivia:
- Isaac is specifically noted as a ‘young’ staff member
- Daisuke uses Wind Magic for soundproofing in public, but the specific name used in dialogue was Silent Field
- The ‘Wyvern Slayers’ were active in Leemans a year prior
- Ilse’s casual Southern dialect was explicitly debated and approved by the hare
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Character Insight:
Nicola exhibits significant social anxiety in group settings despite her intimacy with Daisuke. Grete demonstrates superior information-gathering capabilities that exceed standard adventurer norms.
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Glossary:
Notes:
• Dietlinde – Slender sheep‑beastwoman with fluffy white curls, tiny spiraling horns and subtle ears, wears a crisp Adventurer’s Guild receptionist uniform and low heels in Maultasche Royal Capital. Cool‑headed and professional despite ailments, she wields Water Magic, hides a sweet tooth, and is drawn to Daisuke’s fatigue‑recovery magic, calming scents and gentle gestures, nurturing secret affection and dreams of cosmetics.
• Isaac – A young man of average build and unremarkable features works in the Guild’s Dismantling Department handling monster materials. Overwhelmed by Henrietta’s demands and the recent Dungeon Upheaval, he chats casually with adventurers such as Daisuke and collaborates with peers his age.
• Daisuke – Mid‑40s Japanese reincarnate with a youthful green‑god‑blessed face, short hair, lean build under 170 cm, in modest armor wielding a one‑handed sword and buckler. B‑Rank Gale Party leader, high DEX, Onanist class, alchemy & healing magic, hides dragon‑slaying feats. Holds the ‘Ordeal’ skill that lowers others’ favorability, is cautious and analytical, and mentors a polyamorous harem (Ines, Regina, Dietlinde, Cassandra), providing recovery magic and intimate expertise.
• Clarissa – Clarissa, a curvy, gentle librarian in the Royal Capital with soft features, shoulder-length blonde hair, plump lips, and a sweet rose scent, stands ten centimeters shorter than Daisuke—her lover and emotional anchor. Once a merchant’s daughter, she masks deep insecurities about her faded glamour and past missteps with bashful, girl-like smiles and “anytime hugs,” her pillowy build and graceful presence making her a cherished, tender force in his life. Skilled in geography and yearning to be seen as more than a relic of beauty, she balances her fixed work hours with quiet devotion to him, offering quiet emotional comfort and tender affection.
• Vanessa – Red‑haired, ponytail‑tied veteran of the Twelfth Floor, this human Magic Bludgeoneer wears revealing, wild‑sexy gear and has a toned, muscular build with thick thighs. She wields a fire‑infused mace, serves as vanguard/tank for the all‑female Wyvern Slayers, was saved by Daisuke and now mentors Nicola. Thrives in Orc zones, has Sleep Resistance, blends charm with rough play, and is proactive yet vulnerable in intimacy.
• Nicola – Nicola, a 160 cm rookie Scout adventurer under Vanessa, has blue‑green side‑tail hair and a petite, developing frame. Shy and stuttering when nervous, she’s a closet pervert, eager to learn intimacy. She shares a close, lover‑like bond with Daisuke, becoming proactive and vocal during physical encounters.
• Liese – Standing 170 cm, she is a Grey Dragonewt spearman with grey‑blue hair, thick horns and grey scales on neck and limbs—daughter of a Red Dragonewt father and a Blue Dragonewt mother. As Daisuke’s disciplined vanguard and first slave (Level 19), she is earnest, hardworking, and trains relentlessly. Polite and composed, she leads the other girls with quiet authority; her tail thumps subtly to betray emotion yet she keeps decorum even at meals. Happiest when Daisuke returns, she is loyal, dutiful, and unwavering in service. A serious‑minded slave who enjoys spear training and respects Daisuke as master.
• Ilse – A 17-year-old tiger-kin archer with a petite, boyish frame, medium-short gold-and-black hair, pointed ears, and a thick, expressive tail that wags when happy—once a slave and bandit, now a loyal member of Daisuke’s party and the Beunemünde Merchant Guild at level 18. Tomboyish and cheeky, she teases Daisuke like a close guy-friend, flirts for sweets, and mixes sharp common sense with perverted humor, hating Sheep and loving candy. Possesses Faint Resistance and Mind skill; her antics mask deep devotion to her found family, speaking casually and directly, unwaveringly loyal despite her rebellious past.
• Ines – An 18‑year‑old, 170 cm tall human with long emerald hair, blue eyes, curvy, sturdy, in college‑style heavy armor that highlights her heart‑shaped eyes and ample chest. D‑Rank Magic Swordsman (Level 21+) of the Gale Party, she leads the party and its household, is Daisuke’s lover—shy, logical, affectionate, mature, yearning for a child, her floral‑perfumed goddess‑like smile brightens when she looks at him. One of Daisuke’s primary lovers, she holds the group’s largest breast size and often leads discussions among the women.
• Sylvie – Petite 140cm elven Spirit Mage with long wavy blonde hair, blue eyes, and twitching pointed ears, she radiates pure, trusting charm—once known for her blue bob, now dressed daily in a white blouse and embroidered yellow forest-scented skirt, switching to gothic-lolita lace-up boots for dates. Top-ranked Gale adventurer and Daisuke’s spirit-magic teacher, she wields Water and Wind magic, summoning Intermediate Spirits only in combat to conserve MP. Playful, observant, and motherly, she is Daisuke’s devoted lover and confidante, proactively showing affection while quietly yearning for tender connection—her fairy-like smile masking deep loneliness. Older sister to Camilla, she left her village seeking slow-burning intimacy and now harmoniously shares her home with the other women, seeking Daisuke’s guidance in navigating relationships with warmth and quiet devotion.
• Meta – 160 cm tall, curvy priestess in her mid‑20s with straight blonde hair and a warm pink aura. Once a man‑hating duchess, she now loves Daisuke, radiates devotion, and is a loyal hostage to Moritz, planning to move into his house. She knows his preferences intimately, practices extremist affirmation of his every action, and seeks his physical affection.
• Camilla – Fourteen‑year‑old fox‑beastkin, ~140 cm, thin, brown short hair, fluffy tail that thumps when excited, ears twitch when nervous, slave‑marked ear, simple accessories. Illusionist/fire mage, slave porter for Gerta, and Daisuke’s lover‑slave who clings to his arm, melts at his touch, craves his scent and his approval. She helps with chores, stands up to Yumiko, was rescued from a duel, and always seeks to be by his side.
• Juliet – An 18‑year‑old, 150 cm cat‑beastwoman with a blue bob, expressive ears, puff‑tail and large chest, dressed in hot‑pants, crop‑top and short jacket. She’s a Gale Party instructor who dual‑wields a two‑handed sword and uses the rare Idaten skill. Tsundere‑like, she teases Daisuke but only he can calm her hidden loneliness; drunk, her stern mask cracks into stubborn devotion, showing tender care beneath her brash indifference.
• Grete – Bright‑orange‑haired D‑rank spearwoman of the Wyvern Slayers, she wears a girly checkered skirt and long‑sleeved blouse. Cheerful, highly communicative, and playful with a hint of diabolical charm, she bonds with Daisuke after his rescue on the Fifth Floor, propositions him as a lover, and often scores free items from stall owners.
• Kazuya – Scrawny 170 cm youth with medium‑length hair, pale skin and no freckles. He speaks politely yet informally, grading over twenty summoning spells daily. A former Leeman obsessed with 2‑D girls, he now summons his romantic partner, specializing in monster subjugation. He fixates on Toria, his idealized past‑life fantasy, refusing to leave until she becomes his.
• Takuya – A slender 175cm young man with asymmetrical hair, formerly exiled from the Hero’s party, now serves as a ninja in the Maultasche Kingdom’s Bureau of Investigation, adopting a faux-samurai persona with archaic speech and obsessive yandere fandom; stoic in battle, he trains at level 20+, specializes in vital-point strikes as part of the ‘Three Idiots,’ and erupts in geeky excitement over anime, having retired from adventuring to work for a merchant guild while dating a yandere woman.
• Nanami – A 165 cm slender high-school girl with short hair and modest chest armor, nicknamed “Mermaid” for her underwater prowess, she’s a reincarnated former swim-club member turned stealth-class transferee in the all-female JK Party and member of ‘Yamato Nadeshiko.’ Playful, flirtatious, and cunningly inquisitive, she teases Hina, befriends peers for intel, and proudly analyzes Daisuke’s behavior—famously kissing him on the cheek. An avid dungeon diver, she offers fashion and romantic advice to Grete, rewards herself with sweets, and slips into school life with mischievous charm, flaunting her assets with confident, teasing flair.
• Gerta – 190 cm lion‑type Beastman, muscular and towering, with golden‑brown flipping hair, jagged teeth, a lion‑like tail and a wild predatory aura. Former Beast Fang leader and Daisuke’s ex‑opponent, she wields a greatsword, commands Maten, Magic Blade and Roar, loves strength and masochism, and shares a rough, intense bond with Daisuke that forged his martial‑arts legacy.
• Regina – Late‑twenties Onee‑san with blue‑purple hair, green eyes, marine‑blue thigh‑split dress, thigh‑high socks, and a large‑breasted, top‑tier figure. She runs Daydream (BSS), mentors Nora and Rita, is a respected senior Beastman and elite courtesan famed for her Masterpiece body. Insecure about her age, she’s targeted by the protagonist’s revenge and hopes to retire with Daisuke, offering a gentle, maternal smile.
• Cassandra – 175 cm tall, short brown hair, muscular build; stoic Krieger heir, daughter of a Knight‑Class father and housekeeper mother, once ‘The Ogress’ and Royal Knights VP. Now B‑Rank defense specialist leading the 3rd Unit, bound to serve Daisuke as a slave. Cold aura hides trauma, hatred of Otto and traitorous adventurers, and a thawing intimacy. Late‑twenties, niece of Gunther, wields a one‑handed spear and shield in a counter‑focused style.
• Rin – Tall, long‑black‑haired B‑rank adventurer with a massive bust, stoic and blunt; cool‑beauty façade hides a passionate heart, brilliant drafter and ice‑magic healer, keenly sensitive to slave abuse. Leader of Yamato Nadeshiko, she dominates Daisuke’s group, shields rescued beast‑man Camilla fiercely, visits weekly, flirts via chopstick exchanges, and plans a home visit. Quiet transferee girl with a large bust also intends to move in with Daisuke to be near Camilla.
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