Chapter 145 Black Steel and Settlement
Edited by: Kanaa-senpai
Tester Life Day 52: 11:00 PM. 11th Floor Checkpoint.
Sanada Yakumo
”Whoa! A silver one!” my eyes lit up. “This is the same kind of chest my magic gun came from!”
”Your Bracelet of Power was in a silver chest too, wasn’t it?” Sheena added. “This is definitely promising desuwa.”
”As long as our ‘Jinx’ Sanae stays away from the lid, I’m sure it’ll be a jackpot,” Sayaka teased.
”Are you ever going to let that go?!” Sanae barked. “Last time was a total fluke! A fluke! Before that, I’m the one who pulled your magic staff, Sayaka!”
Sheena smirked. “A ‘fluke’? Or are you just having a ‘stroke’ of luck? You seem awfully excited, Sanae. Feeling horny?”
”No! That’s not what I meant!”
”That’s enough,” I said, cutting through the noise. “Sheena, you open it.”
I signaled for Sheena to step up. She’d been having a field day teasing Sanae, and I figured this was the best way to settle it. If she pulled something great, we won; if she pulled a dud, maybe she’d finally shut up about being a ‘luck-bringer.’
”Understood,” Sheena said, her ears twitching with confidence. “Allow me to show you the power of a lucky rabbit.”
”You talked a big game, Sheena! You better pull a winner!” Sanae yelled, the pressure clearly getting to her.
Despite the bickering, I noticed Sanae wasn’t actually wishing for a fail. That was probably why Sayaka called her a best friend. Sayaka and I shared a wry smile while Karen and Lucy crowded behind Sheena, their faces full of wonder.
Sheena threw open the lid.
”This is…”
”Wow! Two weapons!” Karen shouted.
”Wafun! Wafun-wafun!” Lucy barked happily.
”Is it a hit? Did we win?!” Sanae scrambled forward.
Ignoring her, Sheena pulled the loot from the chest: a heavy, ruggedly designed machete in a thick sheath and a silver-engraved rapier. She handed the machete to me and drew the rapier. The blade hummed as it caught the light, glowing with a dark, oily luster.
I followed her lead, drawing the new blade. It was a good ten centimeters longer than my Black Iron Machete ¹, with a much thicker spine.
”This is Black Steel ²,” Sheena explained, her voice dropping into a professional tone. “I used a rapier like this a long time ago.”
”Steel, not iron, huh?” I said, testing the weight. It was slightly heavier, but the balance was perfect.
”Yes. Black Steel is harder and far more resilient than iron. With this, I can thrust through an Orc’s torso and immediately transition into a slash without worrying about the blade snapping.”
”That’s a hell of an upgrade,” I replied, a grin spreading across my face.
Up until now, Sheena could only go for stabs against Orcs. Slashing through that thick hide with a thin rapier was a waste of time. She’d been forced to target joints to slow them down, but now? Now she could actually carve them up. Our total DPS was about to skyrocket.
”Amazing! A power-up for Yakumo and Sheena!” Karen cheered, jumping for joy.
”Fufu… I told you I was a lucky charm desuwa,” Sheena gloated, looking at me with a triumphant sparkle in her eyes. Sanae stood to the side, literally gnawing on the fletching of one of her arrows in frustration.
”Hey, those arrows are expensive. Stop chewing on them,” I chided her. “And relax, Sanae. Jinx or not, it’s not like I’m ever letting you go.”
I wasn’t lying. You don’t just stumble across a teenage, exhibitionist, perverted mega-masochist this beautiful every day. I was going to train her into the perfect, lewd little toy – a dedicated “d**k-case” with no other purpose but my pleasure.
”Ah… okay,” Sanae whispered, her face flushing a deep crimson as she looked away.
”That’s good, isn’t it, Sanae?” Sayaka said, gently patting her head. I didn’t see what was so ‘good’ about being called a permanent slave, but whatever kept the peace.
I sheathed the Black Steel Machete at my hip, and Sheena did the same with her rapier. I stowed our old gear in the Magic Pouch ³.
”Alright. Let’s open the gate.”
I pushed through the wooden doors of the checkpoint. Just as I expected, the Black Gate was waiting. We stepped through, and the scenery opened up into the same urban Town Road as the floor before.
”More streets?” Karen’s shoulders slumped.
”Probably going to be like this for a while,” I sighed. It was going to be a grind. Whether the distance was longer or the drop rates were lower, this was going to be a battle of mental endurance.
I sent Rock and Saizou ahead to scout, and once they gave the signal, we crossed the threshold into the 12th Floor.
* * *
The 12th Floor was a carbon copy of the 11th: overcast skies, tall grass, and clusters of trees in the distance. A Teleportation Array ⁴ sat right next to the gate. We hadn’t been walking for five minutes before three Orcs lumbered out from the trees ahead.
”Sheena, show me what that blade can do. Sanae, support her.”
”Got it!” Sanae shouted.
”As you wish, Master desuwa,” Sheena replied, a predatory smile crossing her face. “I’m glad you noticed I was itching for a kill.”
”How could I not?” I muttered. Her ears had been twitching the second we left the gate.
Sayaka and I shared a laugh as Sheena blurred forward. I sent Saizou into the brush and kept Rock close. I knew the pattern by now: Green Wolves were coming.
Twang! Sanae’s arrow took the lead Orc in the chest. Sheena closed the gap in a heartbeat. As the Orc raised its club, she was already past it – a single, fluid thrust to the stomach followed by a brutal upward rip.
The Orc collapsed, screaming as its guts spilled onto the cobblestones. Sheena didn’t even pause, moving instantly toward the second one.
”Gyogyo!” Saizou signaled from the grass. Wolves.
Rustling came from the left, the right, and the rear. Saizou intercepted the one behind us. It looked like the 12th Floor was starting us off with three Orcs and three Wolves simultaneously.
”Rock! Karen!” I barked.
”Wafun!” Rock slammed his shield toward the right, bracing for impact to protect Sayaka and Sanae.
”I’m on it!” Karen leveled her magic gun to the left.
I dropped back to support, hearing the heavy thud of a wolf hitting Rock’s shield followed immediately by the crack of Karen’s gun. I stepped around Rock and brought my new machete down. The Black Steel sheared through the wolf’s neck like it was made of paper. The head came off in one clean stroke.
By the time I looked back toward the road, the three Orcs were already dead. Each one had been gutted and finished with a throat-slit.
She’s faster than me now, I realized. With that new gear, Sheena could probably handle the vanguard solo. We finished a few more skirmishes to clear the area and wrapped up our scouting for the day.
* * *
”Phew. That’s better.”
I pulled a cold beer from the fridge, sat on the sofa, and took a long, refreshing pull.
It was only 3:00 PM – a weird gap in the day. We’d slipped back into the room through the 1st Floor teleporter, ignoring a group of people idling by the fountain. Once back, we set up the Magic Tent on our private island and hit the bath.
It had been a hell of a session. I’d had Sayaka wash my back with her heavy breasts while I kissed Sheena and Karen. Then, Sheena and Karen had taken turns using their mouths and tongues to clean my c**k with agonizing detail while Sanae worked her tongue over my rim. I’d finished by painting all their faces while locked in a deep kiss with Sayaka. I’d come out of the bath feeling like a new man.
Outside, Saizou was practicing kunai throws at a target. Rock was lounging nearby with a sports drink, while Lucy sat in a polite seiza next to him, happily munching on some caramel. I’d spent some DP ⁵ to buy them their favorite treats as a reward for the Guardian ⁶ kill. Seeing them act so human-like made me chuckle. I was actually getting attached to them. I couldn’t really think of them as disposable tools anymore.
Well, unless things get really bad, I thought. Then they’re still meat-shields.
”Alright. Time to settle the books.”
I headed to the service room and fired up the Magic Crystal. A notification was waiting.
[First Clear Bonus: 11th Floor Guardian. 200,000 DP Awarded. Accept?]
”200k. That’s enough to buy a 5th Rank slave in one shot.”
Combined with our daily grind, we were sitting on a fortune. If we saved for a month, a 1st Rank slave – a true high-tier beauty – was within reach. Maybe a shared slave for the whole party? But that was a headache. If I didn’t break their spirit first, sharing a woman would just lead to drama. Not that I cared about the slave’s feelings, but I didn’t want it stressing out Sayaka and the others.
I cashed in the Magic Stones for 130k DP and the silver coins for another 30k.
**Current Balance: 1,610,000 DP.**
”We’re rich.”
It was time to send some care packages to the girls back at the school. Sayaka’s junior, the busty Minami, plus Sensei and Coach Arisawa. They needed new underwear and some basic supplies. It would cost about 40k DP – the shop’s prices for lingerie were a total rip-off – but it was an investment. If I kept their favorability high with gifts, they’d be much easier to manage once I finally bought them.
I heard the girls leaving the bath. Dinner was Sheena and Sanae’s job tonight. I figured I’d kill some time playing games with Sayaka and Karen until the food was ready.
Tomorrow was a holiday. Which meant tonight was for a five-way marathon.
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Summary:
Yakumo’s party finds a silver treasure chest containing Black Steel gear, significantly boosting his and Sheena’s combat power. They scout the 12th floor, confirming it’s a grind-heavy town stage with Orcs and Green Wolves. After the raid, Yakumo relaxes in his room, tallies his massive DP earnings, and plans to ‘invest’ in future slaves by sending gifts to girls back at his school.
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Trivia:
- The material upgrade from Black Iron to Black Steel (Kurohagane).
- Sheena’s prior experience with similar high-tier weaponry.
- The specific loot mechanics (silver chests vs. standard chests).
- The 200,000 DP bonus for first-time Guardian kills.
- Yakumo’s growing sentimental attachment to his familiars (Rock, Saizou, Lucy).
- The recurring theme of ‘Ageman’ (Lucky-woman) vs ‘Sageman’ (Downer-woman)
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Character Insight:
Yakumo shows a shift in mentality; while he still views his slaves as ‘tools’ or ‘d**k-cases,’ he admits to developing affection for his monster familiars, though he maintains his ruthless streak for emergencies. Sheena takes pride in her ‘lucky’ status, using it as social leverage within the harem.
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Behind the Scenes:
The author leans heavily into RPG material hierarchies (Iron < Steel) and ‘gacha’ luck tropes typical of isekai web novels.
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TL Notes:
Notes:
• Yakumo – A 25-year-old human male. He has facial scars, stab wounds, and gunshot scars from his time in a war zone. He works as a school guard.
• Sana – Black ponytail, hooded/sharp eyes, kyudo practitioner, average height.
• Sheena – Beastman Soul-less Doll with rabbit ears and a large chest. Flawless face, approx 165cm height, F or G cup, narrow waist, large hips, and a fluffy tail longer than a rabbit’s. Now, her ego is back.
• Sayaka – The academy’s premier beauty and a member of the swimming club. Currently classified as a Rank 1 Slave. She is seventeen years old and a virgin. E-cup. She has blue, short, boyish hair. Her best friend is Sanae.
• Sanae – She struggles with the sexual training and often shows frustration. Vice-captain of the Archery Club. Described as tall with a model-like build and sharp features. She has approximately C-cup breasts and is ranked as a 1st Rank Slave. She is Sayaka’s best friend. Black ponytail, hooded/sharp eyes, kyudo practitioner, average height.
• Ult – Lilith’s friend. Long blue hair. Succubus.
• Karen – An international student from America who often runs to school late with bread in her mouth. Considered a ‘main target’ by the protagonist. Voice acting major, huge breasts, same height as Sana.
• Lucy – A female Kobold familiar resembling an American Eskimo Dog. Now, she evolves into a Kobold Thief. Her height increases to approximately 140cm, her limbs become sturdier/leaner, and she retains a cute face. She wags her tail when happy.
• Saizou – A newly summoned Goblin. Intelligent with a small horn on his forehead and jagged teeth. Wears ninja-style clothing (shinobifuku) and uses poison daggers/knives.
• Rock – A male Kobold summoned from a Magic Sealing Crystal. He has grey fur, round eyes, and a face resembling a Shiba Inu. He wears a leather jacket and a pilot’s cap
• Arisawa – Female sensei. She’s a former Olympic silver medalist for volleyball. She’s gorgeous, and her physique is top-tier.
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