Chapter 261 - Final Chapter: Lore and Extras
Final Chapter: Lore and Extras
● Characters
'Yagawa Kyouta' LV: 90 Race: Human, Awakened Person
Strength: 154 (Growth: A) Durability: 154 (Growth: A) Agility: 157 (Growth: A) Mana: 157 (Growth: A)
Skills
[Spirit Eye]
[Mana Conversion: Wind]
[Concept Interference]
Unique Skill
[Sage's Nucleus]
Summary
This story's protagonist. He was socially awkward, but now he's a harem guy with multiple girlfriends. All of whom have strong personalities, by the way.
He is likely one of the top five strongest individuals in Japan when it comes to 'anti-monster' combat. On the other hand, he has almost no experience in PvP. In a way, he is the government's 'ideal adventurer.'
Having realized that his time as a 'normal high school student' is running out, he is now taking Professor Arisugawa's private lessons with more enthusiasm than ever before.
Incidentally, he graduated from virginity right after the epilogue. It seems his unique skill was operating at full capacity.
'Rinzaki Erina' LV: 75 Race: Human, Awakened Person
Strength: 110 (Growth: C) Durability: 110 (Growth: C) Agility: 134 (Growth: A) Mana: 122 (Growth: B)
Skills
[Invisibility]
[Five Senses Enhancement]
[Spatial Magic]
Summary
Without a doubt, the main heroine of this story and a self-proclaimed ninja. Of all the grandchildren, she is probably the most similar to her grandmother, Professor Arisugawa, in terms of inner character.
She excels in both academics and athletics, and can perfectly put on a formal face when she needs to. Her lack of empathy is also not an issue, as she has the skill to understand others' feelings to a certain extent through knowledge.
And when it comes to someone she has set her sights on, she will close the distance with all her might and box them in to ensure they can't escape.
Professor Arisugawa had long since decided, 'Erina will be the one to manage the harem.'
She is also the one who best understands the professor's plan, and her long-standing wish to 'build a ninja village together' was actually meant in that sense. The reason she tightened her grip on Kyouta's arm right after his 'harem' remark was to make sure he couldn't get away.
She became pro-harem simply because she wanted to stay with Aira and the others forever... but it wasn't just for that reason. She also reasoned that considering Kyouta's unique skill and their combined combat power, it would be easier to protect everyone if they formed a single family unit, a community of fate.
Despite all this, she is still quite naive when it comes to romance. Right after the epilogue, the first one to freeze up was actually Erina.
'Arisugawa Aira' LV: 35 Race: Half-Elf, Awakened Person
Strength: 49 (Growth: E) Durability: 46 (Growth: E) Agility: 49 (Growth: E) Mana: 69 (Growth: B)
Skills
[Telepathy]
[Appraisal]
Remarks
Heroine #2 of this story. A tragically beautiful girl who looks like a perfect cool beauty.
She is probably the character who will grow the most as a person after the story ends. Or perhaps one could say the curse from her late mother will be broken.
Her social awkwardness stems from the 'emotional scar of not being loved by her parents.' Now that she has realized there are people who love her, she will gradually be able to hold normal conversations with others.
Also, she is the type to become quite responsible once she has children, so she might end up resembling her grandmother, Professor Arisugawa, even more than Erina.
However, that is still a long way off. For the time being, she remains a socially awkward, unfortunate university student.
Incidentally, right after the epilogue, she tried to assert dominance while blushing furiously, which resulted in her being the first to be knocked out.
'Miyoshi Mia' LV: 70 Race: Elf, Awakened Person
Strength: 96 (Growth: D) Durability: 96 (Growth: D) Agility: 124 (Growth: A) Mana: 127 (Growth: A)
Skills
[Civil Engineering Magic]
[Water and Ice Magic]
[Mana Conservation]
Remarks
Heroine #3 of this work. Her image as an intelligent beauty with a hint of darkness from her first appearance is a thing of the past. With various constraints gone, she is now a pervert.
Her complex feelings of love and hate towards her sister have been reduced to 99.9% love, and the same goes for Erina, towards whom she also held a complex.
And while one might think she's on the side of the sisters, that's not quite the case; she holds an equal level of affection for Kyouta, whom she had written off as a strange creature.
She is probably the one who benefited most from the professor's plan. She had heard the gist of it before but would always lose her nerve right before trying to charge in like a runaway express train.
Right after the epilogue, those brakes and that steering wheel were gone, so she apparently went on a rampage as a simple pervert. Half the reason Aira was knocked out first was because of this person.
Her level cap was surprisingly not that high, but she still has a lot of room to grow in terms of mana control.
'Ooyama Shizuku' LV: 25 Race: Dwarf, Awakened Person
Strength: 51 (Growth: B) Durability: 49 (Growth: B) Agility: 44 (Growth: D) Mana: 48 (Growth: D)
Skills
[Mana Enchantment: Iron]
[Magical Engineering]
Remarks
Heroine #4 of this story. A red-haired, short, busty girl with sharp eyes.
Her impression of Kyouta changed several times, along with Aika's, and as a result of seeing his cool side, his uncool side, and his normal side, she became both a fangirl and a lover.
In other words, she fell for the gap moe.
Her dream of rebuilding her family's factory will, in a sense, come true. However, it will not be the bicycle parts factory of the past, but a workshop for producing magically imbued weapons and armor.
It seems like a Theseus's ship situation, but neither she nor the factory workers seem to mind. Her father, who had his factory effectively taken over without him noticing, cried in secret.
Currently, it is gaining popularity as the 'Official Purveyor to the Invisible Ninjas.' However, she apparently gets in a bad mood when this is mentioned. Naming sense is important.
In the epilogue and right after, she showed a surprisingly 'girlish' side, contrary to her usual behavior.
'Busujima Aika' LV: 28 Race: Human, Awakened Person
Strength: 46 (Growth: D) Durability: 45 (Growth: D) Agility: 55 (Growth: B) Mana: 58 (Growth: B)
Skill
[Cursed Poison Magic]
Remarks
Heroine #5 of this story. A traditional beauty with long black hair and a slender figure.
Like Shizuku, the reason she fell for Kyouta was due to her changing perceptions. At first, he was 'a slightly unreliable person.' After seeing him in the dungeon, he became 'a reliable person.' In their daily life after that, he was 'a reliable but strange person.' And finally, in the battle against the demon, her perception changed once more to 'just an ordinary person with incredible power, but someone who always tries his best.'
She has recently been able to reconcile with her parents, who she mistakenly believed hated her, and her estranged siblings. It's still awkward, but they may one day be able to return to a normal family relationship.
She had ordinary talent as an Awakened Person, but through Kyouta's power-leveling, her continued support of Shizuku's work, and seeing various magic tools related to poisons and curses, she has become a 'specialist in cursed poisons.'
As she is now, if she has the materials, she can even replicate the poison of a Basmu. However, it would be almost single-use.
Right after the epilogue, she was unconsciously alternating between being a little devil and a succubus.
'Arisugawa Eva' LV: 82 Race: Elf, Awakened Person
Strength: 137 (Growth: A) Durability: 128 (Growth: B) Agility: 144 (Growth: A) Mana: 147 (Growth: A)
Skills
[Red Sash of Power]
[Magical Pharmacology]
[Mana Conservation]
Unique Skill
[Witch of Time and Space]
Remarks
Aira and the others' grandmother and a university professor. She can also be called the sponsor of Kyouta's group, the 'Invisible Ninjas.'
She looks like a beautiful woman in her 20s, but she is 71 years old. As she remains faithful to her late husband, it is unlikely she will find love again. Incidentally, the inhabitants of this world do not yet know that at 71, an elf would still be considered a young girl.
Despite being a dignified woman, she also has a side that loves romance stories. She was worried about Aira and the others' future and was anxious about what would happen after she died of old age. To reiterate, the inhabitants of this world do not yet understand the lifespan of elves.
These anxieties were almost entirely resolved by Kyouta's intervention, and as such, she wholeheartedly approves of him as her 'son-in-law.' At the same time, she believes there is no one else to take care of Aira and the others. Her son, Eric, shares this opinion.
Furthermore, she couldn't imagine Aira and Mia being able to have separate married lives, and more importantly, both were the type to mess things up by clinging to their first love for too long. And if the object of their first love were to marry their cousin, she could clearly see the two of them eventually declaring 'I'll never love again' and spending the rest of their lives alone.
If that were to happen, they would surely die destitute somewhere. For these reasons, she put her 'Harem Plan' into action.
Incidentally, ethical considerations did not act as a brake on this plan. While it's true she comes from a noble family, even in modern Britain, bigamy is forbidden. In other words, it's simply that the professor's values are 'as long as there is love and the ability and environment to live, it's OK.'
Separate from her own thoughts, as her son-in-law's achievements and what-not spread in various circles, she has, based on circumstantial evidence, come to be known as 'The Professor,' a behind-the-scenes fixer known only to a select few. She does not yet know this.
'Yamashita Hiroshi and His Merry Friends'
Remarks
At first, they called themselves a guild, not a clan, and were scoffed at. They are the founding members of the 'Walkers,' an organization of Awakened Persons now renowned throughout the world.
In reality, they were a small group started by a cat-eared young man whose company went bankrupt, along with his childhood friend, his sister, and his sister's friend. That they have grown so much through a series of twists and turns is undoubtedly due in large part to their own efforts.
They have connections with the 'Alchemy Enthusiasts Club,' the 'Dungeon Agency,' the 'SDF,' and the 'Invisible Ninjas,' and they are attracting a great deal of attention from both the public and the underworld.
Currently, they are working to bridge the gap between Awakened and non-Awakened people while supporting novice adventurers. As this story is about Yagawa Kyouta and modern dungeons, they have not yet reached that goal.
Nevertheless, they continue to walk the long road to becoming that bridge.
'Dungeon Agency'
Remarks
A government organization led by Director Akasaka Yuusuke that deals with all issues related to dungeons, including Awakened Persons. Also known as the 'Group of Sufferers.'
While working with the 'Walkers' to bridge the gap between Awakened and non-Awakened people, they are also handling various other problems in parallel.
Its employees are all problem children sent from other ministries with the note 'has ability but personality is not suited for us.' Nevertheless, they are elites with plenty of patriotism and motivation. It's also said that if they weren't, they wouldn't be able to keep up with the jet-black workload that goes beyond 'crunch.'
Recently, they have also established a cooperative relationship with the 'Alchemy Enthusiasts Club,' but they are still wary of their movements. How you conduct yourself on a daily basis is important.
With the success of the SDF's dispatch to the other world, the leylines on that side have stabilized. The possibility of more dungeons appearing in Japan has become quite low, but they cannot let their guard down yet.
Also, they are being pressed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and various other ministries, saying, 'The other world is just beyond the dungeon, so can't you send some people from there? Do it.' Most of the other ministries were also in a state of crunch.
Perhaps Director Akasaka will have to consult a certain professor somewhere.
'Alchemy Enthusiasts Club'
Remarks
A mysterious group of alchemists. They are secretly advancing a plan called the 'ZZ Plan,' which could either lead humanity to a new stage or bring about its end. It is unknown which way it will go.
On the surface, they generously provide their technology to the medical field, gaining social status. On the other hand, they sell love doll-type golems at an unusually low price. For this reason, public opinion of them seems to be quite divided.
What are their true intentions...? What is the 'ZZ Plan'...?!
...Many harbor such suspicions. In reality, they are simply a group of people who want to live a lovey-dovey life with their ideal homunculus wife.
'ZZ Plan' is an abbreviation for the 'If All of Humanity Had Homunculus Girlfriends and Boyfriends, We'd All Be in the Same Boat, Right? Plan.' Director Akasaka, upon learning of this plan later, clutched his head and simultaneously suffered severe damage to his stomach lining.
This plan, though not depicted much, is already quite advanced. One in three single men in Japan owns one of their custom-made love doll golem girlfriends, and one in five single female Awakened Persons owns a love doll golem boyfriend.
Their demonic influence is gradually spreading overseas, and it will likely deal a major blow to birth rates in the near future.
The leader of their group, the chairman, is Police Superintendent Honda. And the number two, the vice-chairman, is Supreme Court Justice Juumonji, individuals of extremely high social standing.
Their respective fetishes are 'Broly-style muscle' and 'level-3 kemonomimi enthusiast.'
It was the end of the world.
'Self-Defense Force'
Remarks
Those who have protected Japan from numerous crises since the 'Day of Awakening.'
They are facing a serious personnel shortage due to a large number of resignations from fear of combat, on top of an already small number of personnel, as well as an increase in casualties.
As a result, those who remain are all 'hardcore' and 'elite.' With the cooperation of the Enthusiasts Club and the development of the wearable golem 'Kongō,' there is a high probability that future dungeon management will become dramatically safer and more efficient.
While General Marui handles these matters, Admiral Kadokura is monitoring and managing the 'Minotaur's Labyrinth' and the 'Atlantis Ruins.'
It is unlikely to surface while these two are still active, but it seems that various agendas are swirling within the SDF... The day when those agendas use weapons other than words has not yet come.
Incidentally, in addition to the personnel shortage, the entire organization is also short on funds.
'Dragon Killer Squad'
Remarks
The most elite unit, with an average level of over 90. The Ground Self-Defense Force's greatest military power and the strongest group of Awakened Persons.
They have only four active members, but they are veterans who have engaged in desperate battles with powerful monsters from the very beginning.
While other talented Awakened SDF members resigned to take up other jobs, they continued to fight for their own reasons.
The members are 'Swordsman: Miyamoto Oribe,' 'Scout: Fujikawa Miyako,' 'Tank: Tanabe Reinhardt,' and 'Rearguard: Saionji Yasuhiro.'
Of these, Fujikawa aims to become the first female prime minister, and Saionji aims to have his name recorded in myth. General Marui is running around trying to make their wishes come true.
Considering their achievements, it might come true in about 10 years.
'Three Barbarian Girls'
Remarks
A combat group with an average level of over 80. All three are beautiful high school girls, but in essence, they are bloodthirsty slaughterers.
Aware of this, they have lived by restraining themselves with 'murder' as their final line. If the 'Day of Awakening' had not occurred, they would have either suppressed their true nature and lived out their lives virtuously, or their restraints would have broken and they would have killed each other.
If I were to write about them in detail, their characters are so strong that the protagonist of the story would change. For that reason, even their names did not appear in the main story.
Their respective characteristics are:
'A greatsword user with twintails. The greatsword can also become a cannon. A short, busty, high-energy beautiful girl. She is actually the most detached of the three and the closest to crossing the final line.'
'An elf-eared, priest-style magician. A user of white magic, specializing in healing, defense, and support. A beautiful girl with a bombshell figure, rich blonde hair, and a gentle face. She might be in love with the twintail girl...?'
'A scythe user with gray hair in a ponytail. She can transform her own shadow into familiars such as wolves and eagles. A beautiful girl with an intellectual impression, but she is a repeating student. The reason is that she dislikes studying and was absorbed in being an adventurer.'
Their heights are Ponytail ≥ Elf-ear >>> Twintails.
Without specifying where, their bust sizes are Elf-ear >>> Twintails >> an insurmountable wall, or rather, a wall > Ponytail.
While recognizing their common friend, Akasaka Yuune, as one of their own kind, they also hold a slight admiration and detached view of her mentality that allows her to live normally in society.
The twintail girl, having lost an arm, still feels that she is human, and they continue to laugh together cheerfully today.
Incidentally, they have come to be treated as Director Akasaka's private squad without him realizing it, which is also a cause of his stomach lining being worn down, but they don't seem to care.
'Akasaka Yuune'
Remarks
An Awakened Person with skills that seem only suited for interpersonal combat. Due to her serious personality, her adventurer rank is 'C.' However, the importance of the jobs she has been involved in is on par with that of the 'A-Rank Candidates.'
She is the only daughter of Akasaka Yuusuke and has a considerable father complex. However, it is a father complex within the bounds of common sense. She was an existence that made one contemplate the meaning of the word 'common sense.'
Due to using her skill-based transformation many times, she sometimes forgets what she looks like. However, she can quickly return to her original form by remembering her friends and family, so it is not a problem for now.
She vaguely understands that her mentality is far from that of an ordinary person, but she has a strong heart that allows her to assert, 'So what? I am who I am. I am the daughter of my beloved parents, a friend to the three idiots, and the class president.'
She is a skill user who could be the final boss throughout a series in a city-based scenario. In a way, she is the prime example in the story of 'it's a good thing she is the one with this ability.'
Having been educated by Saejima, a former Public Security agent and current Dungeon Agency employee, and Chris, the former ambassador to Japan, she is steadily improving her interpersonal skills. If she were to fall to the dark side, it would be bad.
'A-Rank Candidates'
Remarks
The second den of perverts. They are the cream of the crop among adventurers, but they are all oddballs. It could be said that if they weren't oddballs, they wouldn't have been able to maintain the motivation to gain this much strength.
They are people who have 'gone wild' by gaining great power. And many of them have the stance that as long as it's on theギリギリ edge of not being arrested, it's permissible, because they are strong.
On the other hand, they are all people who contribute properly to society. They were good-natured perverts. The ones who were not good-natured and were drunk on power flowed to 'Turohorse.'
There are the Yokai Fundoshi Gramps, the UMA Stars and Stripes Boomerang Man, and many others with diverse fetishes, such as a masochistic young lady and a masochistic butler in men's clothing, a hairy-assed macho man in a bikini armor, and a muscular samba amazoness.
Yagawa Kyouta cried a little when he was put in this category. Rinzaki Erina, not to be outdone, prepared a 'Invisible Ninjas' flag and sash and blew an imaginary conch shell.
● Monsters
※ A-Rank
'Mushussu'
A monster resembling the most ancient of dragonkind... with the head and body of a great serpent, the tail of a scorpion, the forelegs of a lion, and the hindlegs of a bird of prey. It has a pair of horns, deep green scales, and is covered in an earthy exoskeleton.
Its abilities rival those of its mythical counterpart, and the poisonous mist it exhales can kill humans several kilometers away. The strength of its tail is enough to repel even a tank shell.
'Oni Musha'
An oni with vermilion skin and a pair of horns. It is a giant easily exceeding two meters in height, equipped with samurai-like armor and a large nata blade over a meter long.
It possesses tremendous physical ability and combat skill, even engaging in armored grappling. It is incredibly tough and boasts a supremely resilient body.
※ A-Rank or Higher
'Wyvern'
A picture-perfect flying dragon that moves at near-supersonic speeds and possesses fireballs that can easily melt iron.
It measures approximately seven meters from head to tail. It is covered in scales that can repel machine gun fire and can also carry the aforementioned 'Sachs' on its back.
'Sachs'
White soldiers. They are created from the scales of the white dragon 'Guivre.'
Each individual possesses physical abilities comparable to or slightly less than an 'A-Rank Boss Monster,' and all individuals share information. By becoming a fused entity, they can achieve a level of strength several tiers higher, including skill.
※ Boss Monsters
'Basmu'
Strength: 80 Durability: 80 Agility: 60 Mana: 120
Skills
[All-Encompassing Cursed Poison]
The power to manipulate all poisons and curses, past and present. Also provides resistance.
[Monster of the Great Sea]
Doubles all stats during combat at sea or underwater.
[Summon Kin]
Simultaneously summons thousands of great serpents with abilities comparable to Basmu. It cannot be controlled and will even attack Basmu itself, making it a last-resort trump card.
Remarks
A super-giant monster that was treated poorly in the main story. It originally assisted in the defense of a secret naval port of the empire and the transport of cargo.
If this monster were to ever emerge from the gate, there is a possibility that it could place thirty percent of the seas under its control.
'Shuten Douji'
Strength: 90 Durability: 80 Agility: 90 Mana: 80
Skills
[General of the Oni Mountain]
Provides a significant boost to all stats while inside the dungeon it controls.
[Devotion of the Four Heavenly Kings]
Sprouts four arms from its back, each with strength equivalent to an 'A-Rank Boss Monster.'
[Frenzied Oni Fire]
Reduces its own operational time limit in exchange for releasing extremely powerful flames.
Remarks
A monster that bears the same name as the great general of Mount Ōe.
It naturally has no ego, but it exudes an aura of enjoying battle. Its weakness is actually poison. Also, due to fuel efficiency issues, once it falls asleep, it will not wake up for anything. It is also highly curious and will put any food or drink it has never seen before in its mouth to gather information.
However, it does not eat, drink, or sleep inside the dungeon.
'Guivre'
Strength: 400 Durability: 500 Agility: 300 Mana: 1000
Skills
[Ruler of the Leylines]
As the name suggests, it can interfere with and control leylines. If it concentrates, it can even forcibly teleport those on the leylines under its control.
[White Mobile Fortress]
Can transform its scales into the monster 'Sachs' and command them. It also shares information with them. If a Sachs is affected by poison or a curse, the Guivre gains resistance to it.
[Labyrinth Creation]
The power to create a dungeon. Its performance is comparable to those made by the empire. However, if the Guivre dies, the dungeon will disappear. The land will return to its original state. In this case, it will revert to the Holophagus dungeon.
'White Dragonewt'
Strength: 200 Durability: 200 Agility: 250 Mana: 150
Skill
[Draconic Demonic Armor]
The ability to wear the Guivre. It can be done any number of times as long as there is enough mana and time. It also holds dominion over the dungeon created while in Guivre form.
Remarks
The ultimate weapon created by the empire. Its original purpose during development was as a countermeasure against rebellious lords, but by the time it was completed, its role also included being a frontline base for invading other worlds.
However, before its functions could be put to use, the empire collapsed. There was no one to command it, and no land to protect.
Leading its subordinate Wyverns, it searched for its master, the empire, to the east and west, but was never able to find it. It could not know what lay at the bottom of the sea.
Then, the Guivre and Draig, sensing the mana of a land similar to their homeland, Japan, each seized control of dungeons managed by the rebellious lords of the empire. They secured the gates and made a path to Japan.
The wish of the two dragons was the same. Only to return to their homeland and be reunited with their master.
● General Timeline
'America conducts a teleportation gate experiment in Japan. As a result, because the leylines of the Atlantis Empire and Japan were similar, it connects to a dungeon.'
'As a result, Awakened Persons and monsters appear in Japan. This day would later be called the Day of Awakening.'
'Half a year later, monsters overflowed from dungeons throughout Japan. The Dungeon Agency was established, and the adventurer system began shortly after.'
'Two years after the Day of Awakening, Kyouta becomes an adventurer. He meets Erina and they form the 'Invisible Ninjas.''
'About half a year later, the white and red dragons invade the dungeon. They take it over, mistake Japan for the Atlantis Empire, and begin preparations to reclaim it.'
'The dragons are subjugated by the A-Rank Candidates and the SDF. The leyline abnormality at the Atlantis Empire ruins is resolved by the Maritime Self-Defense Force's dispatch to the other world, and the possibility of more gates connecting to Japan is eliminated.'
'A few days later, President Fudge Valentine is assassinated by the Director of the CIA. America's blunder, along with information on human modification using magic tools, is buried in darkness.'
● Q&A
Q. So, why did the dungeons in Japan and the other world connect?
A. When a dungeon's official entrance is blocked, an emergency teleportation gate is designed to activate. However, the destination, the empire, had vanished. It was in a state of being connected to nowhere, but the US experiment created a path to Japan. On top of that, Japan's leylines were a dead ringer for Atlantis's.
Q. What happened to the magic tools the president was using for human modification?
A. Director Akasaka
"There's no way the President would be in a place like this! Therefore, this magic tool that was dropped here belongs to no one! So Japan will be collecting it."
CIA Director
"I'm just going to call some 'friends.'"
People higher up than Director Akasaka
"We owe America a lot of money, you know! To reduce that debt, let's lend all the magic tools to the US!"
Director Akasaka
"Fuc●. But it's for debt reduction and we're only 'lending' them. I mean, those were originally collateral for the debt anyway."
CIA Director
"Well, I'm busy. The people who come after me can deal with the future."
Q. The CIA Director could really snipe from 1.5 km away?
A. That person, in terms of ability, is like Director Akasaka plus Golgo 13. He's the head of America's intelligence agency, so his abilities are maxed out. He just has terrible luck.
Q. So the Director was Chris-san's former boss?
A. Yes. When former ambassador Chris was traveling abroad with Yamashita-san, the reason he always knew when assassins were coming was due to leaks from the Director. Also, the former ambassador is also ex-CIA.
Q. The polygamy system passed in the epilogue. There must be a lot of backlash.
A. Yes. There are probably large-scale demonstrations in front of the Diet building! Professor
"That has nothing to do with us. All good!"
Q. The Great Sage who sealed the dungeons... is there any connection to the 'Nucleus'?
A. Actually, they are completely unrelated. Kyouta is genuinely just a 'wild-caught freak of nature.'
Q. How strong are Kyouta's children likely to be?
A. It's still a long way off, but,
The child with Erina-san will be a 'next-generation village chief ninja who manipulates wind and space.'
The child with Aira-san will be a 'great alchemist who can see through anything within their line of sight.'
The child with Mia-san will be a 'guardian of the earth who can even influence the leylines.'
The child with Shizuku-san will be a 'magical craftsman greater than her mother. A modern-day god of the forge.'
The child with Aika-san will be a 'reaper and apostle of fertility who carries poison and curses on the wind.'
They will generally be very strong Awakened Persons.
Also, though it's unlikely, if he were to have a child with the professor, they would become a 'spatio-temporal alchemist' capable of creating a labyrinth with performance comparable to an Atlantis Empire dungeon. Military forces popping out of thin air like crazy.
Kyouta being an SSR Awakened Person is part of it, but the influence of the 'Nucleus' is even stronger. That's why even his children are guaranteed to be SSR.
Akasaka-san, ●● years later
"So this was the Professor's goal all along...!"
Professor Arisugawa, ●● years later
"I can't die until my great-grandchild's wedding. And I want to hold my great-great-grandchild."
Q. When will that great-grandchild be born?
A. Professor
"When will my great-grandchild be born?"
Kyouta
"We're still students, you know!?"
Erina-san
"Contraception is actually important! Family planning needs to be done properly!"
Shizuku-san
"That's right!!"
Q. Will dungeons still remain in Japan?
A. Yes. It's just that new ones won't connect. The ones that have already connected will remain as they are.
Unless we can somehow stop the dungeons' 'monster generation function,' the battle will not end.
● Bonus
Byakuren and Blanc. And Sana.
---The time was just before Kyouta fell into the professor's trap and was surrounded.
"Fuhehe..."
A creepy laugh escaped my lips. I knew it.
After rereading the email from Erina-san... my first girlfriend, over and over and finally sending a reply, this is what happens when you let your mind wander to the dazzling pink youth that awaits.
Man, what kind of date plan should I make? Is it okay to kiss on the first date? Hey, in terms of 'A-B-C,' how long after you start dating is the best time for 'C'...?!
This is bad, my fantasies won't stop. My mind was filled with nothing but her innocent smile and the chest that lay beneath it.
It seems I was a bigger bundle of worldly desires than I thought.
But it can't be helped! I'm a boy!
After making a mysterious excuse, I decided that worrying about it any further was pointless and resolved to consult someone.
But who? The professor... asking my girlfriend's grandmother is a bit much. Aira-san is her cousin. Mia-san is out of the question.
But I don't want to talk to my parents and have them make a fuss or tease me. At times like these, I should talk to our mutual friends, Aika-san and the others... no, is it too late at this hour?
I'm stumped. There's no one I can talk to.
After much deliberation, I decided that even if I couldn't get an answer, just having someone listen would be enough, and opened my closet.
I took out a Boston bag and pulled out the heads of two golems.
Then, from the closet, which contained more lumber and iron plates than clothes, I took out some wooden boards and a transmutation circle and created a child-sized body.
I connected the heads of 'Byakuren' and 'Blanc' to the impromptu bodies. The wooden body, ill-suited for a knight's head, had a somewhat mascot-like atmosphere.
"Byakuren. Blanc. Sorry, but just listen to me for a bit."
From there, I talked one-sidedly, not so much about my worries, but more about my infatuation.
Looking back on it later, I feel like it was a rather creepy... or perhaps pathetic sight. It seems I was more tired and elated than I thought.
But surprisingly, Byakuren and the others would occasionally nod, or shake their heads as if to correct me.
The 'homunculus-like' core shouldn't have a sense of self, but their gestures were remarkably human-like.
After talking for about 30 minutes, I finally calmed down.
"Thanks, sorry about that, you two. I feel a bit better after talking."
When I gave a slight bow, Byakuren gave a thumbs-up, and Blanc held out both hands and shook her head as if to say, 'Don't worry about it.'
Somehow, I feel like the two of them have learned in a strange way. Well, it's not so bad having them react like this.
After thanking them once more, I disconnected them from the simple bodies and returned them to the Boston bag. I need to properly repair Byakuren and the others' dedicated bodies next time.
As for the date, what will be, will be. With a clear mind, I lay down in bed.
Well, I was still nervous and all, but I managed to fall asleep within 20 minutes of pulling the covers over my head, so it wasn't a problem.
And then, I had a strange dream.
A beautiful maid with long black hair and an impressive chest gently waking me up.
And a maid with a white bob cut, who also had a magnificent chest, helping me get dressed.
I was flustered by the two beautiful women, but I felt strangely familiar with them, so I managed not to act too awkwardly.
The black-haired maid opened her mouth, her expression blank.
"Master. This is all I can say to you."
"Y-Yes...?"
"You should just embrace them all. That will solve it."
"Come again?"
The maid gave a sharp thumbs-up, her expression still blank.
Eh, what does that mean?
"From me as well, though I am still young, some advice."
"Ah, yes."
This time, the white-haired maid, also with a blank expression, gave me a peace sign.
"Master's stamina is infinite. It will work out."
"So what will?"
I genuinely don't understand. Who are these two, anyway?
...Two? Not two people?
As I questioned my own thoughts, the door opened and another 'one' was added to the group.
A girl I recognized from somewhere, with long blonde hair in a side ponytail. Her curvaceous body was covered in a revealing fairy-like outfit, almost like Tinker Bell.
For some reason, this girl... girl? was also expressionless. She approached me and took my hand.
"I look forward to the day we can live together. Please provide daily replenishment, my territory."
"I'm a human, though?"
Since when did I become a plot of land?
As my questions mounted, my consciousness began to surface. Ah, I'm waking up from the dream, I realized. The moment I did, I saw the familiar ceiling of my room.
A moment later, my smartphone alarm went off. It seems morning has come.
"...I feel like I had a weird dream."
I can remember what kind of dream it was, but I can't clearly recall the faces of those three. I'm sure they were beautiful, though.
Well, more important than that right now is the victory party later. I'm going to revel in the sweet taste of victory with Erina-san... my beloved girlfriend, and my friends. Well, I doubt anyone but Aira-san will be drinking alcohol, though.
As I got ready in a cheerful mood, the memory of the dream gradually faded.
"I'm heading out."
I said to Byakuren and the others in the closet, and left my room.
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