Chapter 140 The Whereabouts of My Parents
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Recalling the past, Takamine mother brushed away Aki’s gradually mischievous hands.
”Aki-chan, don’t cause trouble. There is something I need to tell you. Originally, I intended to wait until you became an adult to say it,” she said.
Seeing Takamine mother’s serious expression, Aki withdrew his other thoughts and asked, “Kasumi-nee, what is it? You originally wanted to wait until I became an adult?”
”It’s about your parents…”
Takamine mother gazed at Aki’s delicate and handsome face, her thoughts slowly returning to the year she adopted him.
”At that time, your parents gave me a bank card containing roughly one billion yen (¥1,000,000,000). After I agreed to the conditions of adopting you, they completely disappeared. Later, I tried many ways to contact them, but I never succeeded.”
”Wait, wait.” Aki rubbed his forehead, interrupting. “But didn’t living expenses come every month afterward?”
Takamine mother shook her head and explained, “No. Before leaving, they left another card, still containing one billion yen (¥1,000,000,000). That makes a total of two billion yen (¥2,000,000,000). The so-called living expenses before were all taken from this, then given to you each month.”
Two billion yen was not only enough for Aki to live comfortably for a lifetime, but also sufficient for the Takamine family.
Of course, this was also agreed upon as the condition before raising Aki.
It was just unexpected that Aki’s parents would give such a large sum at once, then completely disappear, never returning to see Aki over all these years.
If Takamine mother were a malicious and greedy woman, by now Aki’s grave would probably be several meters high.
Two billion yen was enough to make a kind ordinary person fall into an abyss.
Fortunately, in this chaotic world, pure-hearted women were not rare, which was a major factor in Yellow-haired Punk’s arrogance.
If beautiful women were all cunning and ruthless, then the world’s main trend would likely be machetes and battleships.
Takamine mother continued working afterward, partly because the company president unexpectedly chose to keep her, partly because she didn’t want to waste everything, and also to provide the three children with as normal a childhood as possible.
This business trip lasting over half a year was unprecedented, and many unpleasant things happened during it. This was also one of the reasons she decided to resign.
Finally, while Aki pondered, Takamine mother added, “This is also why, when you were a child demanding your parents, I couldn’t even show a photo, nor let you contact them.”
Aki closed his eyes, leaned back, sinking into the soft sofa.
When the original self was fostered, he was already at an age to remember things. Arriving in an unfamiliar environment, a child would naturally look for their parents.
As time passed, impressions of his parents became vague, and after adapting to life with the Takamine family, this matter was completely sealed.
”Two billion yen…” Aki chuckled lightly, pulling Takamine mother into his arms. “That really is quite a fortune.”
Seeing that Takamine mother didn’t respond, just staring blankly at him, he pinched her honeyed buttocks hard and asked, “Kasumi-nee, am I right?”
A blush spread across Takamine mother’s face, and she playfully scolded, “Do you even need to say it? Even now, two billion yen is an income an ordinary household might never earn in a lifetime.”
After a moment, she couldn’t help saying, “Aki-chan… don’t you have anything else you want to say?”
Aki looked at the beautiful married woman’s lovely face, shrugged, and casually said, “Nothing. If they are still alive, I’ll take care of them in old age. If they’re dead, I know who the murderer is, and I’ll avenge them, but I won’t go out of my way to find news of them.”
”Aren’t you curious why they left such a large sum and then suddenly disappeared?”
”A little, but not much.” Aki spread his hands. “Compared to that, if someone suddenly appeared now claiming to be my parents, I’d be more troubled.”
Actually, when Rias mentioned the possibility that he had ancient Stray Devil genes, he already suspected his parents. This outcome was unexpected but reasonable.
Rather than curiosity, the sudden appearance of his biological parents would be the most troublesome.
Not only had his soul changed, but even his previous self, after so many years, would probably not be able to call two strangers ‘father’ and ‘mother.’
According to Aki’s speculation, the probability of his parents appearing was infinitely close to zero. The chance of death was higher than that of being alive.
Because, if things were different, it would be impossible to have no calls or letters for so many years.
Takamine mother wanted to say more, but he interrupted her.
”After all these years, I can’t even remember what my parents looked like, and I’m living a good life now.”
Aki hid his smile, hugging his stunning foster mother tightly. “Alright, I understand now. Kasumi-nee, don’t worry too much. Compared to this, I’m more interested in what you originally planned.”
Her plump, soft body nestled against Aki. Takamine mother softly said, “What else could I plan? Originally, I intended to tell you after the three of you siblings became adults, then let you distribute the remaining money yourself…”
As she spoke, the alluring married woman sighed, a bright blue light quietly forming in her palm. She stared at the flowing Mana, thoughts deep.
Even after a week, the new worldview still occasionally made her feel as if she were dreaming.
Aki chuckled, kissing her fair cheek hard. “Kasumi-nee, keep the remaining money. Consider it operating funds for the organization.”
Regarding the arrangement of girls in the harem, he had previously discussed with Takamine mother. The best method was indeed to establish a formal company, operating both in the ordinary world and the Inner World.
Because besides talented women, many ordinary girls had also had relations with Aki. If development only focused on the Inner World, these girls’ situations would be awkward.
On the other hand, the human world was still mostly ordinary people.
There were many qualified individuals, but only one in ten truly possessed extraordinary powers.
To grow large and strong, services for ordinary people were indispensable.
Aki left company structure, personnel allocation, even the name, to Takamine mother. After years of work, the beautiful married woman was an expert in this.
He did not intend to interfere with company operations, only providing two major directions.
As for the Inner World, no further explanation was needed: accepting Contracts to earn money and rare resources while training strength.
For ordinary work, Aki wanted to expand into delivery to higher-ups, food delivery, etc. Besides slow development in Neon, these jobs were useful for building and expanding an information network.
The first goal naturally was to take over all business in Komao town, then Tokyo, then all of Neon.
If achieved, he would be somewhat considered a financial magnate.
Moreover, in the Inner World, there were also escort and item delivery Contracts. Both did not conflict and might even complement each other.
However, Takamine mother suggested operating the company like a general handyman service. Both ordinary and extraordinary work would use Contract difficulty ratings, with higher difficulty corresponding to higher payment.
Girls without qualifications would remain at the “office,” handling reception and clerical work, receiving only fixed wages.
Girls with extraordinary powers would go out to perform Contracts. Besides a monthly minimum task quota, each additional Contract earned them half the payment.
Finally, the one with the most monthly attendance could receive extra rewards.
For example, next month, they could have Dual Cultivation with Aki once more…
This method was feasible. If development went smoothly, building an information network could proceed faster. Being a general handyman service, they could come into contact with all kinds of people and matters.
As for the final operational method, Aki waved his hand, once again taking a hands-off approach, leaving everything to Takamine mother.
Without practical experience, it was impossible to determine which model was most suitable.
But one thing was certain: a company composed entirely of beautiful women would be competitive in any field.
Likewise, troubles were unavoidable.
Fortunately, the strength of Miyajima Sakura and others was above average even in the human world.
Ordinary people aside, even for those with extraordinary powers, they could usually handle minor troubles themselves.
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Summary:
Takamine mother recounts Aki’s adoption and the mysterious disappearance of his parents, including the large sums left behind. Aki processes this revelation with a mix of amusement, pragmatism, and detachment. They discuss inheritance, family dynamics, and company plans. The chapter closes with operational strategies for managing ordinary and Inner World tasks while navigating complex relationships.
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Trivia:
- exact amount of previous ‘living expenses’ withdrawn monthly
- specific unpleasant events during Takamine mother’s business trip
- fine details of harem girls’ individual skills
- precise mechanics of Contract payout calculations beyond description
- detailed previous history of Yellow-haired Punk
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Glossary:
Notes:
• Takamine – Kasumi Takamine, a widowed matriarch, shares her surname with daughters Ayame and Sayuri — tall, curvaceous, voluptuous Transcendents who, under Aki’s guidance, have become corporate partners of the Gremory family. Aki, their adopted brother, now leads an organization, reshaping the household into a liberal, emotionally charged sanctuary where magic and intimacy intertwine.
• Aki – Known as “Natural,” this S-Rank transcendent and Gremory secret weapon is the Takamine family’s adopted son. A tall, muscular youth with bat wings, a barbed tail, and crimson eyes, he masks his cold, predatory, and strategic “scumbag” nature behind a harmless student facade. He wields Dual Cultivation and Instant Illusion, mentoring Kasumi, Ayame, Mittelt, and Kalawarner through complex, intimate bonds.
• Kasumi – Kasumi Takamine, a tall early-forties widow with snow-white porcelain skin, light-brown wavy hair twisted back, and a voluptuous, curvaceous figure, is the resilient matriarch of the Takamine household and mother to Ayame and Little Yuri. A mid-level manager turned entrepreneur, she often wears an office lady uniform and possesses B-rank magical strength. Once employed by a company president, she resigned to found her own business while balancing domestic duties and cultivation training. Shy and reserved, she conceals deep guilt and forbidden desire for Aki—her long-time guardian and the man whose presence awakens her Mana Affinity—protecting him fiercely even as intimate encounters unfold under her daughters’ silent watch.
• Y – The first initial/part of the name Y Ddraig Goch.
• Rias – Rias Gremory, 17, tall curvaceous pure‑blood devil with long crimson hair, crystal‑like crimson eyes, snow‑white skin and jade‑smooth back; her stray‑devil wings flare when summoned. As Kuoh Town administrator and Occult Research Club president, she mentors Aki like a big‑sister professor, leads his peerage, wields the Power of Destruction as Crimson Ruin Princess, and commands reincarnation via Evil Pieces.
• Miyajima Sakura – Upperclassman Miyajima Sakura, a striking kendo prodigy with “Sword Heart,” studies at Aisu Academy and now at Aie Academy. Living with Aki—whom she views as a younger brother despite his predatory nature—she is brave, romantically sensitive, a former Kuoh student, a club beauty targeted by Tanaka Hajime, and unaware of the supernatural.
• Miyajima – Family name of Sosuke, Tsubaki and Sakura.
• Sakura – Miyajima Sakura, a third-year Aisu Academy student and kendo prodigy with the Sword Heart talent, wears a navy blazer and red hakama; daughter of Sousuke, she surpassed him in strength and now lives with Aki, whom she treats as a younger brother despite his predatory nature. She manages his organization and practices Dual Cultivation with him, though he considers replacing her with the more socially adept Kasumi due to her superior talent and experience.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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