I Became the Must-Have Character of the Academy City - Chapter 129



128 – What Would a Top-Grade Item Be?

Rohan, facing the downpour of Pleasure Stones, calmly plotted his next moves.

The Succubus held a pride in her allure.

An absolute confidence that a human man, with his brain located in his lower body, could never resist their charms.

‘Only one chance.’

He was confident that baiting her with that arrogance would be enough to create the instant needed to sever Bianca’s lifeline.

And even the preparatory stance for the third swordsmanship technique, Radiant Wing Thrust, was perfect to use as a feint.

The result was magnificent.

Rohan’s blade struck Bianca decisively.

“Gck…!?”

“I told you, I don’t like sluts.”

The magic imbued in the sword accompanied a blaze, creating a fierce vortex.

It neatly shattered her throbbing, beating heart.

Thump!

Bianca’s body sprawls onto the stone floor.

The Pleasure Stone swarm, now without their master, are unleashed.

[+10P]

The points announced Bianca’s life or death, giving Rohan a breath of relief.

He picked up the revolver he’d dropped on the floor to feign being charmed.

He grabbed the Brand and straightened his back.

“Haa…!”

Rohan wasn’t exactly relaxed either.

It wasn’t easy.

The mental exhaustion from struggling against the allure seeping into his consciousness was extreme, and cold sweat streamed down him.

The allure was weaker because it was spread wider, that much was a loophole.

But even that diluted allure was of a concentration incomparable to an ordinary Succubus.

The problem was being forcibly exposed to it for so long. It felt like his lower body was about to spill something out at any moment.

‘Viciously potent.’

The resolve to avoid the allure of other Named Succubi only strengthens.

The thought of being struck head-on by such concentrated energy is utterly dreadful.

“Rohan! Are you alright?!”

Ichinose, sword in hand, rushed over, her voice laced with urgency.

No deep wounds were immediately visible on Ichinose, but like himself, she bore cuts and scrapes from blades all over.

“I’m fine.”

“I truly… I thought Rohan had succumbed to the charm…”

“Unlikely.”

The relentless assault of the Frazer Doll horde, swinging their blades like emotionless automatons, must have been quite a trial.

Yet, the girl had admirably done her part.

The price of victory: crimson rivulets coursing down Ichinose’s pristine skin.

Rohan’s expression soured.

‘A scar on Baby-nose would be a disaster.’

Absolutely unacceptable. Rohan used his skill to open the Shop.

A newly stocked Mid-Grade Potion caught his eye.

Returning the sword and pistol to their place, Rohan spent 500 points to retrieve the small glass vial.

Despite the hefty point cost, it was only about the size of two fingers.

Hidden within Rohan’s palm as he held it.

“Baby-nose. Come here.”

Rohan reached out an empty hand and gently grasped Ichinose.

But the girl recoiled, struggling. Her face flushed crimson, she squirmed.

Ichinose was flustered, seeing a stiff object in Rohan’s lower body as he pulled her.

“W-wait a minute…! T-this kind of impulsive behavior isn’t right…!”

“What isn’t right?”

“The first time… w-we should at least… start with mutual feelings…”

“What are you even talking about? Drink this first. I’ll look at your wounds.”

He pressed the potion into Ichinose’s hand, her mind clearly clouded by the charm, making her spout nonsense.

The girl, upon seeing the object, finally calmed down.

“Ah… T-thank you…”

“Drink it quickly. Don’t leave a single drop.”

Afterward, Rohan abandoned and ignored his uncontrollable lower body,

and checked the laceration on Ichinose’s body.

To the naked eye, the wound didn’t appear deep. If it wasn’t serious, the potion would take effect quickly.

“Dizziness? Any places where it’s uncomfortable to move?”

Considering Ichinose’s small frame, the real problem was the bleeding.

From Rohan’s perspective, even minor blood loss could cause serious issues for Ichinose.

“I’m alright… what about Rohan? You have so many injuries.”

Rohan, who had been the target of focused attacks from both the Pleasure Doll and Bianca’s claws, wasn’t in perfect condition either.

They had only managed to avoid fatal wounds.

“I’m fine. This much doesn’t even count as a scratch.”

“How can you say that… this is precious. Let’s share.”

“I have extra potions, so just drink it all. I’ll have one too.”

Rohan conspicuously pulled out a 100-point, lowest-grade potion and drank it in front of Ichinose.

And now, having found some breathing room.

He checks the notification window he’d tucked away in the corner.

[Rohan-Exclusive Achievement Unlocked]

[Replying to a Succubus’s Kiss with a Sword – Achievement Achieved]

[Status Ailment Resistance Increased as Achievement Reward]

‘Exclusive achievement?’

All the achievements he had collected so far were ones Rohan was already aware of,

and the rewards were small amounts of points.

But suddenly, an exclusive achievement appeared out of nowhere.

Moreover, even tastier rewards than points.

‘The reward for this surprise quest was supposed to be the opening of an exclusive main story.’

This might be one of the branches growing from that.

“Ichinose. Shall we check the inside of the mansion as well?”

“Yes…”

Ichinose followed behind Rohan as he moved, grateful that her gender was female.

Even if she received s*xual stimulation, as long as she was clothed, it wouldn’t show as much on the surface as it would on a male.

‘Anguish… this is artificial, malicious anguish conjured by the incubus… I must keep a firm grip on my senses, lest I reveal myself in a disgraceful manner to Rohan.’

Ichinose struggled to reign in her consciousness, which threatened to release the reins.

A potent desire, the likes of which she had never felt in her life. Discomfort stirred within her undergarments.

Rohan’s scent sent her heart into a frantic flutter.

‘…’

Looking at Rohan’s back, an overwhelming impulse arose to leap and embrace him.

She nearly had to bite her tongue to resist.

And she, a woman, was in this state.

What thoughts occupied Rohan’s mind at this moment?

Ichinose was curious.

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The interior of the succubus’ mansion was nothing particularly special.

A bedroom saturated with perfume, extravagant furniture, scattered pleasure dolls.

The one mildly intriguing feature was a large bath within, though the water’s pink hue deterred her from even considering a wash.

“What could ‘top grade’ mean, I wonder?”

Rohan asked Ichinose for her opinion as they left the mansion.

The succubus’ words continued to linger in his mind.

To be graded like an object, not beef or pork, felt peculiar.

“…Even the succubus’ reaction was quite unusual.”

“Could it be the elixir Noa gave me before? She said it was good for men.”

Rohan phrased the word ‘vigor’ indirectly, prompting Ichinose to offer her thoughts while trying to ignore the implication.

As time passed, both she and, to a degree, Rohan’s lower body had calmed somewhat.

“The elixir Noa gifted you is indeed valuable and rare.”

“So, that’s the answer?”

“Still, affluent figures from prominent martial arts families have largely ingested it… and among those encountered by succubi who crossed the rift, there must have been users, yet there’s no record of such a reaction.”

“True, I’m not the only one who’s taken it. It’s hard to see a connection, then, huh.”

“Besides, that… the effect of being ‘good for men’ is more of an additional perk that comes with increased vitality… Perhaps Rohan’s constitution is simply unique.”

“A constitution that makes me popular with succubi is the last thing I need.”

Rohan and Ichinose decided to move away from the mansion for the time being.

Having openly orchestrated a catastrophe beyond cleanup, it was best not to linger.

Thud. Thud. Thud.

He pushed through the undergrowth, returning to the ramshackle dwelling where Ichinose had briefly rested his eyes.

Even now, the two men continued their contemplation. It was necessary to gather as much information as possible.

– *You’re going to lead me to the throne of the Queen.*

Bianca’s last words before her heart was pierced.

There seemed to be too much meaning there to simply ignore.

“She also said to lead her to the Queen’s throne. Is there some condition for a succubus to grow stronger?”

“I wonder.”

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“Judging from the phrasing, it sounds like she gets stronger by consuming my… essence.”

At Rohan’s suggestion of such a fantasy, Ichinose clamped his mouth shut.

Heat rose to his face.

*Creak.*

Reaching the now-desolate abode, the two men took deep breaths and settled down.

Ichinose informed him that, thanks to the potion, his wounds had completely healed.

Then, after much deliberation, he spoke to Rohan, who still seemed lost in thought.

“Rohan. Would it be alright if I asked a sensitive question?”

“Sure, what is it?”

“Have you ever… experienced anything… unusual in your life thus far?”

“That’s a broad question, a little overwhelming? This whole situation is unusual.”

This question was to decipher the succubus’s cryptic words.

Ichinose repeatedly affirmed to himself internally, forcing a composed expression.

“During… er, during s*xual activity… did your, uh, fluid… show any effect on women…?”

But the hurdle was too high for Ichinose.

He needed to act nonchalant, but the unfamiliar words kept catching in his throat.

“…”

Rohan stared at him, his face blank with astonishment.

Ichinose hastily offered an excuse.

“Don’t look at me like that…! It’s for… deduction…!”

“Sorry. But I wouldn’t know, I don’t have any experience with that.”

“!”

I speak with an honesty unblemished.

Rohan, in this body, has never known a woman’s touch.

“You’ve… no experience?”

“Why must you salt a wound already festering?”

“No, that’s not what I meant…”

“No need for confirmation kills.”

Naturally, one would assume Rohan possessed a wealth of experience with women.

But the answer flies completely off course from expectation. It doesn’t sound like a lie, and he’s not the type to lie about such a thing.

‘…Then those two?’

Clara and Sion flicker to life in Ichinose’s mind.

Girls who project an undeniable sense of intimacy, of lovers.

What on earth is their relationship with Rohan?

“Who knows~ I’ll just have to watch out for Succubi. Can’t exactly experiment on them.”

Rohan finishes his sentence, unbinding the scabbard from his back and placing it at his side.

Preparing to rest comfortably.

“This time, Rohan, you rest first.”

“I’ll just catch a little sleep. Tired.”

Rohan handed Ichinose his phone, the timer already running, and quickly fell into a deep slumber.

“…”

Ichinose, eyes narrowed, began to observe Rohan on the sly.