With the contract complete, Akane Koizumi marveled at its potent effects, though her curiosity was naturally piqued. Facing the witch who had taught him magic, Yuu Hoshimiya couldn't bluff with "it's magic" as he had with Ran and the others.
So, he claimed it was an innate ability he had been born with but only discovered recently during his first intimacy with Hitomi. He used the same excuse for the Chain of Fate.
Akane was surprised but didn't probe too deeply. Magic was inherently unscientific and full of unknowns; unique talents or bloodline abilities weren't unheard of. She accepted it as Yuu's peculiar, if somewhat lewd, birthright.
Lewd or not, the effects were undeniable.
What Yuu considered a "nice bonus" was, in Akane's eyes, a divine technique. In this era of declining mana, a single session of sex granted her more mana than a full day of arduous meditation. Furthermore, it simultaneously boosted her physical and mental strength.
In her view, Yuu's meteoric rise in magical proficiency was inextricably linked to this talent. It also explained his harem. With that talent and his monstrous physical endowment, having multiple partners wasn't just indulgence—it was optimization. Five or six rounds a day meant five or six times the cultivation speed of a normal mage. With diligence, he could easily achieve ten times the growth. And since Yuu was already a genius, that multiplier effect was terrifying.
As for how Akane discovered the specific amplification effects? Well, that was thanks to the second round they started after a short break.
The young witch was envious. She wanted that insane cultivation speed too. Unfortunately, even if Yuu agreed, her delicate body couldn't handle it yet. Forget ten times; she could barely survive five or six. Once her enhancement spells wore off, just "sampling" the dual-cultivation effects left her legs trembling, her body limp, and her lower regions swollen and sore.
Yuu happily let the misunderstanding stand. "Natural talent" was far easier to explain than "reincarnation system." He wasn't afraid of being dissected anymore, but explaining the unexplainable was a headache he didn't need. It was like telling someone their world was an anime—nine out of ten wouldn't believe you, and the tenth was just delusional.
Some things in the world didn't need deep investigation. Why did he reincarnate here? Why did he have a system? Yuu had pondered these questions initially but gave up quickly. It was a waste of energy. Whether through science or metaphysics, answers would come when he stood high enough. Until then, his only job was to survive and grow stronger.
Having fed Akane to satisfaction, Yuu finally had time to examine his upgraded system.
"System-nee" was reliable; the upgrades aligned perfectly with his desires. Aside from the Missions and Store modules not being implemented yet, it was his dream system.
First, the "Inspect" function was removed. Since he no longer needed to copy talents, the function was obsolete. His current strength was top-tier, rendering detailed enemy stats unnecessary, and his foreknowledge of the plot filled in the gaps.
The energy from the removed function was repurposed to enhance other features. Now, Yuu absorbed Destiny Energy constantly to strengthen himself. Interacting with major plot points or completing events yielded significant XP, which he could allocate to his three main stats at any time.
His remaining draw, copy, and upgrade chances were all converted into free XP. Combined with the rewards from the Last Wizard of the Century event (which had awarded another Copy chance he ignored), he now had over a million XP points.
In the past, he might have regretted losing the chance to steal Conan or Kid's "Protagonist Halo." But now? He realized the halo was just high Spirit and Soul stats coupled with a "good luck/danger aversion" trait. His stats already surpassed theirs, and he possessed danger sense and combat intuition. Stealing their halos wouldn't boost him much and might just get them killed by the Black Organization or the Zoo.
Conan and Kid could die, but not yet. They were excellent distractions for the enemy organizations, buying Yuu time to execute his plans.
Speaking of the Black Organization, Yuu hadn't forgotten his status as a Reserve Executive. Since Shiho's escape, the Organization had gone silent in Tokyo, relocating bases and reorganizing to prevent raids. Gin had sent a single text telling him to stand by and informing him of his promotion, pending a codename. Hitomi, however, remained a lower-level operative under Kir.
This made sense. Hitomi had skill but no major achievements. Yuu lacked achievements too, but his raw power—and Gin viewing him as a protégé—fast-tracked him.
Yuu knew that when the Organization reactivated, Vermouth, Bourbon, and the others would descend on Japan. His codename would likely come then.
With magic, Yuu no longer feared the Organization. Given the chance, he could mentally enslave Rum and Karasuma Renya, taking over the syndicate bloodlessly. But those two old foxes were paranoid and hidden deep. Even Gin and Vermouth didn't know their locations. Using the Suzuki network to hunt them would only alert them.
So, Yuu stuck to his original plan: let Red and Black fight while he grew his own faction, poaching key beauties like Curacao, Vermouth, Chianti, Jodie, and Kir along the way. It was slower, but the payoff—a hidden, uncompromised organization—was worth it.
Yuu turned his attention back to the sleek, minimalist system panel. He dumped the million-plus XP into his stats.
A powerful warmth flooded his body, strengthening his soul and flesh in ways he couldn't comprehend before. But now, with magic and knowledge of the system's logic, he recognized it: World Source Energy. A step above mana and destiny energy, pure and gentle.
The upgrade finished in seconds.
[Name]: Yuu Hoshimiya (12%) [Body]: LV33 (2%) [Soul]: LV33 (1%) [Spirit]: LV33 (1%)
The percentage after his name was the system upgrade bar. Akane, as a Chosen Daughter of Destiny, provided massive energy, pushing it 12% past the upgrade threshold. She was on par with Ran.
Yuu had deduced the pattern:
Background characters: 0%
One-off beauties (Hitomi, etc.): 1%
Supporting cast (Yoko Okino): 5-10%
Destiny Daughters (Eri, Sonoko): 20-30%
Chosen Daughters (Ran, Akane, etc.): 75%+
Currently, only Ran, Akane, Aoko, and Ai fit the "Chosen" tier.
With the XP dump, Yuu balanced his three stats at Level 33. Balanced development was key. Body boosted senses, longevity, and poison resistance. Spirit enhanced intuition and mental defense. Soul increased charisma and luck.
At this level, he was a true all-rounder. If he pushed these stats into the millions, he could theoretically become an omnipotent god. But that was a distant dream; the Conan world likely didn't have enough XP for that. Still, dreaming wasn't illegal.
Feeling his strength and mana increase by a third, Yuu closed the panel, issuing a command.
[System-nee, from now on, auto-distribute XP equally.]
He wanted constant, automated growth.
[Understood, Master.]
A lively, mature female voice responded in his mind. The system upgrade had made her more intelligent, shedding the robotic tone.
Interesting...
Yuu welcomed the shift from "Artificial Idiot" to "Artificial Intelligence." The system was part of him; its growth was his growth. He had absolute control.
He had been needing a super-hacker. If System-nee evolved into a true AI, his next priority would be connecting her to the internet. In the digital age—and with the Phantom of Baker Street storyline featuring the Noah's Ark AI approaching—having a superior AI would be a godsend. It would be a dimensionality reduction strike against any digital foe.
He mentally noted this for the next upgrade.
While Yuu digested his gains, about half an hour passed. Akane finally recovered from her defeat.
The proud witch arched her neck, claiming she wanted to "cultivate," and cast a series of strengthening spells on her red-marked body. Yuu watched with a smile, not stopping her.
It was just past noon. Hopefully, with magic, Akane could satisfy him. Before, he needed three or four women over days to drain him. Now, stronger than ever, he worried Akane's mana would run dry before his tank did.
Pink mist filled the room again. As Yuu entered her, the witch's uncharacteristic, seductive moans echoed once more. Boundless pleasure engulfed them, rendering time meaningless.
Outside, the moon rose high.
Before Akane's mana ran out, Yuu's barrier dissipated first. Just as he prepared to recast it, the girl beneath him—eyes turned into hearts, tongue lolling out—shuddered and gasped.
"Let's... stop for today... I'm hungry..."
Yuu checked the time. He hoisted Akane's legs onto his shoulders, continuing his sprint. "Okay... just wait for me to finish..."
He had thoroughly enjoyed himself. Magic was truly unreasonable, both in combat and in bed. Akane, a virgin JK who had just been deflowered that morning, had fought him all afternoon thanks to her spells. She climaxed repeatedly, never losing consciousness or looseness; instead, she got wetter and tighter. Being able to bottom out inside her pristine, magical flower palace every time without fear of injury was ecstatic.
With a final sprint, flesh slapping against flesh, Akane screamed breathlessly. Yuu rolled his eyes back in pleasure and poured his hot essence deep inside her during her final, spasming contraction.
To maximize the dual-cultivation effect, he had finished inside every time that afternoon. Yuu had plenty of ammo, but Akane was overflowing. Her flat, white belly was visibly distended, making the mystical red lotus mark look comically lewd.