Chapter 391 Obsession
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
After finding the way to overcome his Heart Demon, Aki found himself stuck in another question that had no good answer.
The main difference between intelligent life and other animals was the ability to control desires with reason. If one let desire run free, wouldn’t that make them nothing more than a tool of desire?
His deep theoretical knowledge told Aki that if he truly fell to such a state, what waited for him would not be good.
Forget what he might become, such a clear weakness would surely be used by his enemies. Even with the Soul Contract, it would only buy him a short time before the end.
Lost in thought, Aki walked without thinking into the busy shopping area.
The autumn wind had nearly erased the last of the smell from his body. Unless someone came close enough to breathe him in, the mix of light fragrance and sweet, wanton scent could not be smelled.
Because it was a holiday, the shopping area had many more people than usual. And with the afternoon sun spreading its soft warmth across the area—perfect weather for an early autumn walk—the crowds had only grown.
Aki’s eyes moved across the people passing by, following the shapes of fashionable city beauties as they walked by.
There were lively young schoolgirls in their uniforms, sharp and seductive office ladies, Shibuya-style gals with smoky eyes, and gentle, graceful young matrons…
The young man himself drew many looks—tall and slim, handsome, with a gentle, warm way about him, looking boyish but also a little sad.
Some bold beauties, catching his eye as he stood without moving at the roadside, came up to start a conversation.
The general beauty level in this world was high. Even without makeup, the women brave enough to come up to Aki were all top beauties—the kind that, in his past life, would have been worshiped as dream girls.
Yet faced with these beauties’ advances, Aki felt only deep boredom, not the slightest spark of attraction.
Because he was looking into his own heart, he understood his changing mind perfectly. It wasn’t because of some post-coital clarity, nor was it because being around the schoolgirls for so long had raised his standards too high.
Well… the first possibility was definitely out. Ever since acquiring the Dual Cultivation Ability, post-coital clarity had become a stranger to Aki.
The second might have some influence—after all, Rias and the others, along with the Hentai Heroines, were top beauties even by this world’s standards.
Just the Uzaki mother-daughter trio from last night were rare gems in their own right, not to mention the added appeal of their mother-daughter and sisterly dynamics.
As Aki casually turned away one beauty after another, a feeling of clarity slowly came to him, like mist parting before sunlight.
It seemed he didn’t need to sleep with every attractive woman he encountered or become some Yellow-haired Punk to temper his state of mind.
Rather than playing the part of a Yellow-haired Punk, his spiritual growth felt more like finishing an obsession.
Obsession… obsession… obsession…
The word echoed in his mind, and Aki’s eyes gradually brightened. He thought he understood the truth of his Heart Demon—and how to beat it, achieving true spiritual growth.
In truth, judged purely by looks and figure, the women approaching him were really attractive. Aki even noticed a few among them had unusual powers.
Though their strength might be small, anyone who had entered the Inner World surely had Talents worth copying, yet Aki felt no burning need to claim them.
His obsession, it seemed, was directed at those heroines he once knew—the ones who came from deep in his soul.
As a lover of anime and manga, if one were to ask what his greatest dream had been in his previous life, “make every waifu I love my own” would certainly rank in the top three.
This world was filled with familiar heroines—married women and other men’s girlfriends alike—and in a sense, every female protagonist had a partner, even the Hentai Heroines.
If Aki hadn’t appeared, it would have been other Yellow-haired Punks who claimed them—many of them deeply twisted people. The fates waiting for those heroines would have been unbearably cruel.
That was why Aki felt no guilt in pursuing them—he was saving them, after all. Better to be taken by him than to end up as public property.1
For Rias and the others—whose original male leads hadn’t even made contact yet—he felt both relief and quiet satisfaction, using the excuse of “first come, first served” to hide the ownership he felt in his heart.
But when it came to those already married, with children, or the mothers of his friends… he found no excuses to lie to himself. The obsession stayed, refusing to fade, finally turning into this strange Heart Demon.
If his goal was just following his obsession—claiming the heroines from his memories—there was little danger of becoming a slave to desire, leaving behind a big weakness.
Unless there existed another soul in this world from the same origin, who was also an anime fan, and happened to have read High School DxD and The Testament of Sister New Devil—otherwise, no one could exploit this to trap him.
As for using the Hentai Heroines to spring a trap on him…
To be honest, Aki enjoyed their bodies, and having taken their firsts, he considered them his women.
He did care for them—but if the risk proved too great, he would choose to cut his losses.
But any enemy who harmed them? Aki would never forgive. He would annihilate them body and soul, ensuring they never found peace in death.
Fortunately, such a scenario hadn’t yet arisen—firstly, because his power had grown at an explosive rate, backed by the Devils.
Secondly, the attitude Aki had always shown made it clear.
Those with ill intentions, understanding that Aki couldn’t be manipulated by such underhanded tactics, would instead avoid targeting the Hentai Heroines.
Aki understood this as well—this way helped everyone involved, keeping safe the Hentai Heroines who were still weak and new to the Inner World.
”Sorry, but I’m not looking to date right now.”
Aki reflexively declined a tall, black-stockinged beauty who’d approached him, and suddenly found the scene strangely familiar.
He’d done exactly this shortly after first crossing over—turning down a cute female classmate who’d tried to talk to him.
But unlike back then, Aki felt no anger or bad feelings now.
Instead, he felt free and happy, having found what seemed to be the key to breaking through—a shortcut to finishing his second change and becoming a true God-tier powerhouse.
Before setting his plan in motion, Aki decided to test his theory.
The R18 heroines from his memories—the married women—he hadn’t forgotten them either.
Perhaps the obsession wasn’t as strong, but it was still there—like taking the Uzaki mother-daughter trio, it wouldn’t finish his spiritual growth on its own, but it would still mean something. And rather than challenging the final boss directly, he could build some experience first, clear the side quests, level up, then challenge the boss, so the success rate would naturally rise.
The sad look faded from Aki’s face. The city beauties passing by felt a small regret at losing the sad young man.
But then again… a sunny, handsome young man wasn’t so bad either.
Before long, even that warm, radiant young man had vanished from their sight.
A few determined beauties tried to follow, but within two minutes, they’d lost track of him completely.
In the sea of people, a beautiful woman with red-framed glasses—elegant in manner, with a figure to match—watched Aki’s back as he left. A smile crossed her fine, lovely face.
Chisato Hasegawa had been worried about Aki getting stuck in his own self-doubt, and had been watching from the shadows, which also helped keep him safe while his powers stayed sealed.
Though Aki could unseal himself at any moment, there was still a split-second delay—a very small chance something could go wrong.
The Soul Contract’s shared-life resurrection was both a trump card and a secret, best not to use unless absolutely necessary.
She’d planned to wait a little longer, and if things didn’t get better, give some advice. But with Heart Demons, finding the answer yourself was always the best way.
And Aki hadn’t let her down—with just one try, he’d found the real cause and a way forward.
Chisato Hasegawa didn’t have mind-reading powers, but having watched Aki for so long—and knowing all his secrets—she was sure of her judgment.
Watching Aki leave, she chose not to follow. Instead, she turned and disappeared into the crowd, as if she’d never been there at all.
Whether appearing or vanishing, the people around her showed absolutely no reaction.
This was her greatest gift—the ability to stay hidden, always active and watching at Aki’s side.
But even she couldn’t be sure that Aki, when he reached God-tier, wouldn’t find her.
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Summary:
Aki discovers his Heart Demon stems from obsession with familiar heroines rather than general lust, leading him to rationalize his pursuit as salvation from worse fates. He tests this theory by observing his own disinterest in random beauties and plans to build experience before challenging the final boss. Meanwhile, Chisato Hasegawa watches from the shadows, relieved he found his own solution but uncertain if she can remain hidden once he breaches God-tier.
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Trivia:
Aki has conquered the Uzaki mother-daughter trio, gaining experience but not full spiritual transcendence.
The Soul Contract provides shared-life resurrection as a hidden trump card.
Chisato Hasegawa has been secretly observing Aki and knows all his secrets.
Hentai Heroines are protected from enemies because Aki can’t be manipulated through them.
Aki’s Dual Cultivation Ability eliminates post-coital clarity entirely.
Rias and others are still untouched by their original protagonists.
”Yellow-haired Punk” is Aki’s mental label for rival delinquent types.
The Inner World contains Talents worth copying even from weak individuals.
Married women and friends’ mothers are Aki’s unresolved obsession category.
Chisato’s invisibility is her greatest asset but may fail at God-tier detection.
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Translation Notes:
Notes:
• Aki – The silver-haired Red Dragon Emperor and King-status devil is a powerful, pragmatic strategist with an otherworldly constitution. Balancing a sealed, god-tier power with a self-aware “pure love” persona, he navigates his role as a protagonist while confidently managing a growing harem. He maintains intimate, teasing, and assertive relationships with Yanagi, Uzaki Hana, and her mother, Tsuki.
• Y – The first initial/part of the name Y Ddraig Goch.
• Rias – A peerless High School DxD beauty with crimson hair, a famous bust, and sharp mind, this High-Class Devil reached her status at seventeen via powerful Mana. She commands the Gremory household and Occult Research Club, protecting her peerage (Xenovia, Mio, Maria). Part of Aki’s harem, she is privy to his transmigration, influences his standards, guides his cultivation, and engages in Dual Cultivation.
• Uzaki – A petite, busty college woman from Uzaki-chan Wants to Hang Out! with a youthful face and silver-gray hair, she belongs to the Fujio/Tsuki line. As Aki’s girlfriend—and part of the mother-daughter trio he conquered—she shares rare mother-daughter and sisterly dynamics. Curious about his supernatural secrets, she is currently navigating her first romantic encounter via Dual Cultivation.
• Chisato Hasegawa – Hasegawa Chisato is the new Kuoh Academy nurse, secretly the goddess Freya of the Ten Core Gods under a power seal. A striking, mature beauty with a sexy figure, green knit dress, black miniskirt, and red-framed glasses, she maintains her human cover. Observing Aki from the shadows and knowing his secrets, she acts as his mentor and hidden protection during his sealed state.
• Hasegawa – Hasegawa Chisato is the new school nurse at Kuoh Academy. She is secretly the goddess Freya, one of the Ten Core Gods, currently living among humans under a power seal. Known for her dignity and magnificent figure, she is often seen in a green knit dress, black miniskirt, and red semi-rimless glasses. She maintains her human cover while serving as the school’s nurse and doctor.
• Chisato – Chisato Hasegawa, a busty, black-haired school doctor at Kuoh Academy, wears a green knit dress, black miniskirt, and red glasses. Secretly the goddess Freya (Afreya), a God-tier individual of the Ten Core Gods with God-faction bloodline, she hides under a power seal. She is Raphaelene’s lover, monitors candidates, and shares a soul contract with Aki, who questions his memories upon her arrival.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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