Volume 2 Chapter 31 Hikari Makes A Mistake In Judgment
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
”Wow, today was amazing, huh? I can’t believe a treasure vault appeared in the middle layer like that. It’s a shame Hikari-chan didn’t get to see me and Chisame’s big performance,” Chinatsu-chan said, her face glowing as she chatted with me.
It was the day after everything Takumi-kun had done to me. As usual, we challenged the middle layer of the labyrinth—and achieved results beyond belief.
They say the treasure vault only appears at random, and even reaching it is rare. But suddenly, the entrance manifested right in front of us.
And waiting beyond that gate was the Black Dragon—the main guardian. Among the enemies on record, it’s said to be the strongest. Its item drops are especially valuable, so our whole party was buzzing with anticipation.
I could only watch from behind, protected by Domoto-kun, but the others’ battles were nothing short of incredible.
While Ginga-kun and Kotaro Kano-kun kept the dragon at bay, Haruka-chan, Sayo-chan, and the two girls from the slave party—four in total—unleashed full-chant magic in unison.
Even Chinatsu-chan’s iai slash couldn’t pierce it at first. The dragon’s defense was absurdly tough. But Weed-san and Chinatsu-chan didn’t back down—they teamed up, wearing it down bit by bit.
The blizzard breath was terrifying, but what shocked us most was its tail.
It smashed the vault’s towering pillars from their base, turning them into weapons—each one with the mass of a five-story building. Imagine getting hit by a bundle of those at once.
Good thing Weed-san had stacked the slave party with defense roles. Thanks to that, we held on. We dug out our buried teammates, had Shion-chan heal them, and waited for the exact moment to unleash Haruka-chan’s ritual spell.
”Now! Do it, Haruka!” Weed-san shouted, pointing.
After hundreds of relentless strikes from Weed-san and Chinatsu-chan focused on one spot, the defense finally cracked. When the Black Dragon flinched from the unfamiliar pain, Weed-san gave the signal.
”Yes! Break, reason. Raindrops drifting in the air, dwell in this Agilaus Staff. My name is the Witch of Destruction. Know that I am the only one in these three thousand worlds who can wield you… Pierce the enemy, break reason. The Witch of Destruction permits it—destroy that enemy…!” Haruka-chan chanted, her voice rising in eerie cadence.
It was an original spell, completely different from Ginga-kun and the others’ chant magic. I later learned it had just come to her on the spot.
It was stunning.
Even Weed-san was left speechless.
The strike unleashed the full power of the Agilaus Staff—crushing the Black Dragon’s body in a single blow.
The cost was high. The staff was half-destroyed, and Haruka-chan collapsed, blood spurting from her lips as the intense magical force tore through her body. Shion-chan rushed in, healing her internal wounds on the spot.
”Haruka… you’re just too amazing,” Weed-san murmured, awestruck.
Chinatsu-chan twitched at his words. Her killing intent surged, ready to erupt at any moment. Raising both hands in surrender, Weed-san backpedaled fast.
”Ah—sorry! It’s just… she’s so strong, I figured we’d have no chance unless we took her out first on the battlefield. You get what I mean, right? As warriors, as adventurers—you understand the danger of Haruka’s magic. The enslavement spell’s already active, but don’t talk about it. If word spreads, the world will fear us. One day we’ll be surrounded by armies and wiped out.”
The slave party members turned pale at Weed-san’s warning, nodding stiffly. We could feel the tension they carried. Ginga-kun spoke up, representing them.
”Is it really that amazing? I mean, yeah, it’s powerful, but…”
”Amazing, right, Ginga?” Weed-san replied. “That girl’s a witch built for war. With Haruka, we’d win a hundred battles without fail. Though in a drawn-out campaign, she might burn out.”
His gaze drifted to the tattered Agilaus Staff in Haruka-chan’s hands.
”Well then, since we’ve still got time, let’s head to the upper levels after we exit. With luck like today’s, we might just snag another Agilaus Staff.”
And just as he’d predicted, we took down the guardian of the upper-level treasure vault—and unbelievably, found a second staff.
The haul from the middle layer was spectacular. Spirits high, we made our way back. But among the loot were items so rare, even Weed-san couldn’t identify them. We decided it was too dangerous to publicize, so we asked Ranka-san to investigate quietly.
As I walked beside Chinatsu-chan, still chatting casually, I brought up a mental message I’d been putting off all day.
[Your “Ageman” ability has been unlocked. For 48 hours, your luck and that of those around you will increase based on the rules.]
[Settings are required for the next ability unlock. The setting value can be set from 0 to 24. If not set within 24 hours, the standard value of 3 will be automatically applied.]
This was the first time I’d seen this message—just this morning. I must’ve become aware of the skill’s effect to comprehend it. And judging from what happened today, the ability brought results beyond all expectations.
I hesitated a little, then chose 24.
A new message appeared, this time in red.
[A setting value of 18 or higher is not recommended. It may cause mental disturbances. Do you still wish to proceed?]
Startled, I canceled and reselected a mid-value: 12. This time, the warning was yellow—but I pressed on, unbothered.
I knew the number affected sexual desire [T/N: likely libido or pheromonal influence], but I’d managed before, so I figured I could handle it again.
Aria-chan might be inconvenienced… but she’s sweet. She’ll probably cooperate—for the class’s sake. Since there are other girls too, I can’t depend on Takumi-kun alone. We’ve also talked about consulting Rusty-san, so we’ll manage somehow.
”I’ll do my best too, Takumi-kun. So… please don’t start hating me,” I whispered.
”Huh? Did you say something?” he asked, puzzled.
”Nope, nothing. Let’s ask Yatsuhashi-kun to prepare a feast for us today, okay?”
”Yeah, that sounds great. Mmm, juicy meat… and Takumi-kun’s meat stick—”
No, not that last part! Not out loud!
I smiled at my slightly deranged best friend, all while imagining Aria-chan ravaging me again tonight—so vividly that I couldn’t stop myself from getting wet between the legs.
* * *
I was in the trade guild’s president’s office, receiving Ranka-san’s report.
”They should be returning from the middle layer soon,” I said, folding my arms.
”Yes. They left confident of results. I’ve prepared the reference books and appraisers for the initial evaluation of the loot,” Ranka-san replied smoothly.
”Both Weed-san and Chinatsu-chan were fired up. But Haruka-chan was the scariest of all.”
Before they left, she’d muttered, ‘Ehehe… finally, I can go all-out with my magic!’
”By the way, Takumi-sama,” Ranka-san continued. “We received a large shipment of slaves today. I must apologize—most are male, so we have few female slaves for your… enjoyment.”
”I-I’m not doing this job just to have sex…” I stammered, then froze. “Ugh…”
”Are you all right, Takumi-sama?” Ranka-san asked, worried, stepping closer.
But I couldn’t answer. My mind was flooded with cascading messages.
[You now own over 300 slaves.]
[Your clan now has over 300 members.]
[Hidden condition met: Your ‘Master-Servant Contract’ skill is evolving.]
[Hidden skill ‘Lord of the Slaves’ has activated. All owned slaves’ base stats are boosted. Maximum simultaneous enslavement spells increased from 3 to 5.]
”Lord of the Slaves…?” I murmured.
That was the moment the bottom-feeder of the class—the lowest of the low—took one more step toward complete ascension.
Notes:
• Chinatsu-chan – Hikari’s party. Frustrated, jokes about prostitution.
• Hikari-chan – 4th Division leader. Stressed, relies on Takumi.
• Chinatsu – Hikari’s party. Frustrated, jokes about prostitution.
• Hikari – 4th Division leader. Stressed, relies on Takumi.
• Domoto-kun – 1st Division vanguard. Wanted virgin at brothel.
• Kotaro Kano-kun – 2nd Division leader. Pragmatic. The brother of fake-sibling.
• Haruka-chan – 3rd Division leader. Aspires to be Takumi’s GF.
• Haruka – 3rd Division leader. Aspires to be Takumi’s GF.
• Sayo – A Cup. Non-virgin. The younger sibling in the fake-sibling couple.
• Weed – He is a retired knight and martial arts master, appeared as a sword seller, known for his bloodthirsty grin and elite ‘Sword Master’ skill.
• Shion-chan – Ginga’s GF. Archery, healing.
• Shion – Ginga’s GF. Archery, healing.
• Ranka – She’s a guild shop assistant with a friendly demeanor and a practical mindset. Ranka’s recommendations are based on logical, merchant-minded suggestions, catering to the buyer’s needs.
• Rusty – She is an enigmatic elf and the oldest sister at ‘Night Butterfly,’ a high-class brothel. Her charming, forward approach surprises the narrator, offering him a unique connection.
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Edited by Kanaa-senpai.
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