Tohka Matsubara's situation wasn't as simple as it seemed. Though she'd become a monster and was technically aligned with the tentacle creatures that invaded the school, Muxiao Xiao's interference had left her in an ambiguous position—not fully part of the monster camp.
The school invasion still had no clear explanation. It had made the news, and online forums buzzed with discussions, but the true mastermind remained shrouded in mystery.
Tohka likely knew something, and her earlier leak about the "tentacle monster queen" seemed intentional, hinting at her lack of loyalty to her monstrous identity. Without Muxiao's intervention, she might have fully succumbed, becoming a depraved tentacle monster. But now… her allegiance was murky.
That said, Muxiao had little interest in this drama. A brother-obsessed sister turning dark to claim her sibling, a yandere plotting to eliminate rivals by corrupting them—such soap opera nonsense was the last thing he wanted to get involved in!
But Tohka could provide valuable intel and a source of evolution points. No choice—he had to grit his teeth and go along with it.
"Here she comes. That was fast."
Following Tohka's gaze, Muxiao looked out the window. A black sedan approached, stopping at the gate. The driver's door opened, and under Muxiao's curious stare, a tall woman in a black suit and a tight skirt stepped out.
The mature woman, with impeccable makeup, clicked her high heels on the ground, her sharp eyes exuding a suggestive allure that sparked inappropriate thoughts.
This woman… she's not simple.
Though it was their first meeting, Muxiao's intuition screamed that she was no ordinary person.
"Let's go meet her, Tentacle Lord. This gift will definitely surprise and satisfy you," Tohka said.
"…"
Only one woman had arrived. She greeted Tohka, "Miss Matsubara, you said there was someone suitable here…"
Her words trailed off as her red lips parted in shock. She stared, wide-eyed, at the writhing jellyfish-like tentacle monster in the yard. Its alien form, eerie tentacles, and sanity-shattering appearance didn't scare her—instead, her eyes sparkled with excitement.
Like she'd just seen her long-time crush—no, even more intense. Her eyes were practically glowing!
Muxiao, who'd been called a "monster" and sent students screaming on his first day in this world, was floored. What's wrong with this woman? Is she nuts?
"Perfect… absolutely perfect! I thought I'd never find anyone more suitable than Miss Matsubara, but… to think such a perfect being exists in this world!"
"This smooth, pale, yet twisted, alien body—tentacles that could drive anyone mad, like a demon! It's the embodiment of desire, yet somehow sacred…"
"Is she crazy?" Muxiao typed to Tohka.
"Looks like Tentacle Lord thinks you're a pervert," Tohka giggled. "Miss Shima Izuki, maybe you should explain."
"He can communicate? With a phone? This… this is too perfect! I can't believe it…" The woman rushed to Muxiao, fearlessly grabbing his jellyfish head. "You must join the Himegami Society! Become our leader!"
"The Himegami Society needs a president like you!"
"…"
Himegami Society? President?
Muxiao was dumbfounded.
"Sorry, I got too excited," the woman said, calming herself. "I'm Shima Izuki, secretary-general of the Himegami Society."
The Himegami Society was a recently formed organization, small in scale, recruiting women who were struggling financially, homeless, or naive. It had no strict requirements—no scams, no fees, just simple prayers—so it remained low-profile.
Muxiao didn't know this, but Shima Izuki's explanation clarified things.
"The Himegami Society isn't without demands. We just haven't held our rituals because we lacked a president. I've found men consumed by carnal desires, but they're ordinary. I wanted a president who's a supernatural being, better suited for our growth."
Shima Izuki clearly knew about the supernatural.
"If Miss Matsubara were a man, she'd be a great candidate, but…" Izuki's tone shifted, her smile widening. "I never imagined I'd meet someone even more perfect! This alien monster is the embodiment of desire! I can already picture countless Himegami members writhing under its tentacles!"
"…"
Muxiao covered his face.
According to Shima Izuki, the Himegami Society's ritual involved the president—him—engaging in carnal acts with members to indulge their desires, framed as a "ceremony" to fulfill their wishes.
In short, it was an evil organization dedicated to sinking its members into debauchery.
An organization like this? How could I, Muxiao Xiao, be tempted… Okay, I'm a little tempted. A whole group where the president gets to enjoy, and all the members are women? It's a man's paradise!
Damn, I'm really tempted!
But just indulging in lust wouldn't help his evolution. As an ambitious, driven tentacle monster, how could he succumb to temptation? Getting stronger was the true path!
"Tentacle Lord, the Himegami Society may be small, but they know about the hidden world—supernatural beings, extraordinary powers. As president, you could have them gather more intel. Isn't that what you need?" Tohka said.
That was the final straw. With a pained expression, Muxiao extended a tentacle to shake hands. "Fine, I'll be the president!"
I'm a monster, so being the head of an evil organization is only natural, right?
It's perfect.
It's definitely not about lust—I'm doing this for intel, for evolution points, for getting stronger!
"Please get in the car, President," Shima Izuki said with a seductive, radiant smile. "I'll take you to our headquarters and… welcome you properly~"
The alluring woman licked her red lips, casting a sultry glance at Muxiao. She thrust out her chest, her curves breathtaking, her tight skirt accentuating her long legs as she walked with an elegant sway. Shima Izuki radiated temptation.
Like a ripe peach.
Is she deliberately trying to seduce me?
I'm the tentacle monster, the president! How come I feel like I'm the prey, my chastity at risk?
No way—she's not actually planning something naughty with me, is she?