Chapter 4: I Managed to Kiss 5 Girls I Just Met on the Same Day...
Ethan here. In my past life, I used to blame God for all my inconveniences so I have someone to blame. But now that I’m a God, who am I supposed to blame?
To the Death March author-sama, if you're reading this, I’m sorry for copying your chapter intros, I just wanna try it once in my lifetime. Now, I can die peacefully~ As compensation, I’ll force *cough* suggest the readers to try reading Death March. Oi readers, click the link! It's a fun and easy going story~ nodesu!
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“...My name is Kristal Brye, C rank adventurer. We’ll take it from here and escort these thugs to the knight guards. After some time, we will properly send your rightful rewards for subjugating them.” (Kristal)
Adventurer huh? So something like that exists in this world…
Hmm, it might be better to live in a town or a village instead of living here alone.
“Ah, wait a sec.” (Ethan)
Just as the kuudere tsundere Kristal was about to leave, I asked her to stop.
“Where can we register as adventurers?” (Ethan)
“...There’s a town five days walk from here. You can find a guild branch there.” (Kristal)
“And the village?” (Ethan)
“...You don’t know? The village is just two days walk from here. We stopped there for a quest but we overheard these thugs talking about raiding a house so we followed.” (Kristal)
I see...that would explain why they came in such a remote place like this…
But a quest huh? What a very game-like scenario. So they must be a party huh?
...Come to think of it, since Kristal is too flashy, I neglected her companions...all in all, they are a party of four...now that I took a good look, it seems they’re actually a party of women! And beautiful ones at that!
“Are you done with your interrogation?” (???)
On Kristal’s right, a woman with long blue hair scowled...strange, how come she looks like a meek onee-san but acts like a tomboy!?
“U-umm...he’s just asking questions...it’s normal for people who live so far from civilization so...” (???)
A short red haired woman on Kristal’s left talked in a soft voice…this girl, she looks pretty enough to be called handsome by even women! She’s the perfect type of a tomboyish character! But she’s so meek!
“Hmph, this is why I don’t like doing quests in country sides like this!” (???)
Oioioioi, you with the straight long black hair! Why are you acting like a tsundere even though your character setting is obviously a kuudere!?
What the hell's going in here!?
What’s with this group of weird people!!!???
This...argh! Whatever! I don’t care anymore! Let’s leave them as it is!
If I think of them as this story’s twist, everything is acceptable, right, they’re just characters for the twist!
“...Saph, Rubi, Dian, quiet down...is there anything else?” (Kristal)
Kristal, Saph, Rubi, Dian...it seems they’re taken from Crystal, Sapphire, Ruby, and...Obsidian? Right, it corresponds to their hair colors...only, why is Kristal...well, Crystal? Topaz should be a better choice.
Well, not like it matters anyway.
“Wait, almost.” (Ethan)
Saying that, I turned towards Drea who is watching with interest.
“Drea, what do you say we live in the town instead? It’s better than living here all by ourselves right? We might even see Grampa Tob while on our way.” (Ethan)
“Really!? Let’s go! Let’s go to town!” (Drea)
Yosh, I somehow managed to convince her.
Well, I could have just wished for it but...I don’t want to force people against their will as much as possible.
“How much for for an escort quest?” (Ethan)
“...I see...if it’s until [Darkstone Town], the price is normally 20 coppers, but if you want to wait until we finish our current quest, since we will be heading there as well and that you seem to also know how to fight, 10 coppers will do.” (Kristal)
I see, normally, it’s 4 coppers a day huh?
“Understood, since we aren’t in that much of a hurry, we can wait until you finish your current quest.” (Ethan)
After all, I don’t know how much exactly is a copper coin worth in this world so it’s better to save up money if possible.
...Wait, can’t I just create money out of nothing?...Well, I already promised so…
“We’ll wait?” (Drea)
“It shouldn’t take that long. Rather, we’re already asking too much by requesting them even though they’re still in the middle of a job. Did Grampa Tob leave any money?” (Ethan)
“Umm, there should be some in the vault. I’ll pack up our things.” (Drea)
“Oh, I’ll help.” (Ethan)
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After a few minutes, we packed everything we need to go on a journey...though I said that, we only took things like clothes, money, toiletries, tent, sleeping gears, and other miscellaneous stuff that Drea can’t part with.
All in all took two bags to carry. Of course, I carried both of them. I can’t really have Drea carry something so heavy right? Plus, if I imagine them to be light, I practically don’t feel the burden!
“Like I thought, I should carry the other half.” (Drea)
“No no, it’s all good see? I can carry this much! No problemo!” (Ethan)
To show it, I even jumped thrice and swing both bags with one arm.
Heh, it feels nice to show off in front of a girl…
“Well...if you say so...” (Drea)
“Hoh, not bad brat. You’re unexpectedly strong!” (Saph)
Saph, the meek looking girl with a personality of a tomboy laughed loudly as she pats my shoulder repeatedly.
Damn...it hurts...let’s imagine my body to be impervious to physical attacks…
Ohh, it doesn’t hurt one bit anymore!
“Oh?” (Saph)
It seems she also noticed I no longer winced in pain…well, whatever. I have no obligation to explain myself.
Right, about the money Grampa Tob left in the vault. There was a lot of gold coins, silver coins, and only a few copper coins...it seems Grampa Tob really has an extraordinary identity huh? I’m not gonna say exactly how much. After all, what’s the use? So you can calculate how much we spend and start insulting author-sama that he can’t count well? Bah, I can create money how ever I want so don’t trouble yourself.
“Umm...if you want, we can store your things in Dian’s [Storage]...” (Rubi)
The tomboyish looking meek woman, Rubi, talked in a soft voice that gradually became even softer.
“I don’t really want to, but maybe if you beg me for it, I can store it for you!” (Dian)
...Seeing a real tsundere...they’re actually pretty annoying huh? No wait, she hasn’t actually shown her dere side right? Fumu, it’s too early to judge tsunderes if they only go tsun tsun and no dere dere!
However…[Storage] huh? So space magic isn’t that rare?
Let’s see here~ ah, it worked!
I imagined a game-like inventory system with infinite slots instead of a wide space.
As a result, the two bags that I was previously holding disappeared and an icon version of the bags appeared on the [Inventory] window.
I don’t need to touch it to open it, I focused on one of the bags and another window popped up, this time, containing the items inside.
I also made it so that I can stack same items up to 100. I can do it infinitely but this is somewhat more pleasing to the eyes.
There’s also an advanced search system in case I got more items for convenience's sake and I can also create folder or groups.
Satisfied with the [Inventory], I nodded and focused my attention to the others.
“Hm? What’s wrong?” (Ethan)
I asked since they all looked at me with wide eyes, even the emotionless Kristal widened her eyes a bit.
“Umm…that...you...you know the legendary space magic, [Inventory]? Moreover, chantless!?” (Rubi)
Oh? I only made the name for my convenience but it seems I overlapped it with the real one?
“Why do you say that?” (Ethan)
“Huh? You know, from basic to elite space magic, it’s [Pocket], [Storage], [Garage], [Hall], [House]. And they all look like this!” (Dian)
Five spells huh? So the ranking system should be like this: basic, beginner, intermediate, advanced, elite? Though the names might be different, but it’s fine to think of it like this right?
Dian showed her [Storage] spell as she chanted and a black hole appeared in front of her.
Hooh, do that’s how it was supposed to look like...which means, my space magic which simply disappeared upon touch is…
“See!? What you did was not like that at all! The bags just disappeared when you touch them! I read it on a book once, a space magic like that...is the legendary space magic, [Inventory]!” (Dian)
“Ohh...” (Ethan)
“What ‘Ohh’!? It’s a legendary magic! Legendary!!! What’s wrong with your head!?” (Dian)
“Umm...that, Ethan has amnesia you see. It seems that when you mentioned space magic earlier, he remembered a bit! This is great Ethan!” (Drea)
“R-right! I didn’t notice at all, as expected of Drea!” (Ethan)
Phew, I was getting troubled how to explain. I can’t just say ‘Oh, that’s cause I’m God.’ or ‘Ah, I just made it on the spot.’ right~?
It’s a good thing Drea misunderstood and actually created a good reason.
Since I was satisfied, I patted her on the head.
“Ehehe~” (Drea)
Seemingly happy to get praised, Drea giggled...guh!? What destructive power!
As expected, Drea is different from these weird people with inverted personalities. Drea is simply best waifu material!
“...Oi, don’t just go in your lovey dovey mood! Explain! What amnesia!?” (Dian)
Tch- this girl is really a handful…
“That, when I came to, I was already in the forest over there. I don’t know why or what caused it.” (Ethan)
Well, it’s not a lie. Until now, I still don’t understand how I got to this world…
“But since Ethan knows a legendary magic, you must be someone amazing in the past!” (Drea)
“Heh, who knows? Maybe I’m God!” (Ethan)
“Haha, maybe. I wonder what God though?” (Saph)
I also don’t know what...well, it should be God of Everything? Well, calling myself a God of Creation is fine for now…
“Ah, right. We’ve been talking for so long but I haven’t introduced myself right? I’m Ethan. Just Ethan.” (Ethan)
“Um, my name is Drea Hampson. I specialize in healing magic. Please take care of me!” (Drea)
Both of us bowed slightly as we introduced.
“Un, as for us. Our party is called the [Gem Beauties]. How about it, we’re beautiful right? Hehe, I’ll tell you now, I like strong men~” (Saph)
Saph licked her mouth and stared at me like a carnivorous animal looking at her prey...I appreciate it but please stop doing that with that meek face of yours!
Well, it’s certainly weird...but also somewhat sexy…
“Our leader here is Kristal, she’s quiet most of the time. I’m Saph, the red head’s Rubi, and the noisy one’s Dian. Pleased to meet ya!” (Saph)
“Wai- who’re you calling noisy!? Idiot Saph!” (Dian)
Certainly, without the dere dere, she really is just noisy and annoying…
“And you!” (Dian)
...What did I do?...Suddenly pointing at me like that…
“T-that...t-the [Inventory] magic...umm...if...if it’s possible...umm...p-please teach me...” (Dian)
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There it is!!!
Gh-! What amazing moe power! S-so this is a real tsundere! The dere moment actually came!
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Dian’s voice gradually became meek by the word and eventually sounded like a mosquito.
Coupled with her twisting her fingers like that over her voluptuous breast…
All I can say is...so cute...
I see...so this is the joy that comes after breaking a hard shell! It’s like unlocking a crude box and upon opening, you discover that it’s actually a treasure box filled with treasures!
“...I’ll teach you...” (Ethan)
Ah! I unconsciously said it!
Damn, I really underestimated tsunderes!
“Really!?” (Dian)
“Eh...umm...that…...fine...” (Ethan)
Well, there shouldn't be any problem right? Ah, right, how about mana consumption? For me, I don’t really need mana but...if you think of magi, then there’s definitely mana right?
Hmm...let’s imagine having magic eyes that can see mana...oh, this is amazing.
I can see the world differently now as I can see the mana flow of the world. This is certainly breathtaking…
As for Dian’s mana pool...well, judging from everyone here, Drea actually has the most. Followed by Rubi, Dian, Kristal, then Saph.
“How much mana do you use in [Storage]?” (Ethan)
“Hmm, I can open it for a day.” (Dian)
In other words, it depends on how much time it is opened huh? If it’s like that, then it should be negligible since you don’t normally open it for a whole day.
But I don’t know how much [Inventory] consumes since I don’t need it...well, let’s just modify what I will teach her and make it so she can only open it for 3 hours straight.
I’ll also change the function. There shouldn’t be anyone who will discover it and compare it with the real [Inventory] spell considered that it’s legendary and all.
For now, let’s give her 100 slots. Same items can be stacked up to 50. No search function. No grouping function. Time of the object stored is stopped like mine. Yup, this should be good.
But I can’t just give it for free...kukuku, let’s take advantage of the situation…
“I can teach it to you. But as for how...” (Ethan)
“Eh? Can’t you just tell me the chant?” (Dian)
“Did you hear me chant a while ago?” (Ethan)
“Umm...no...” (Dian)
“I also can’t remember it. I only remembered the ‘feel’ and was able to do it...” (Ethan)
“Uu...so you can’t teach me?” (Dian)
“Eh...well...when you mentioned teaching a while ago, I remembered a good way but...” (Ethan)
“Do it! Please teach me!” (Dian)
“Calm down...the method is a bit...” (Ethan)
Seeing me hesitating, Dian grew impatient.
“I don’t care what method is needed! Please do it! I want a legendary spell!” (Dian)
Kukuku...let’s see if you will still have that attitude the moment you know!
“Okay then, come closer so I can kiss you.” (Ethan)
“Okay...wait what!?” (Dian)
Dian came closer obedient but suddenly stopped after comprehending what I said.
“k-k-k-ki-kiss!!!!????” (Dian)
“Oho~” (Saph)
“Fue~!?” (Rubi)
“...” (Kristal)
“Kiss?” (Drea)
As expected, Dian’s face reddened instantly. Saph showed an amused look, Rubi suddenly became flustered, Kristal is still emotionless, while Drea tilted her head in confusion.
“I’m not joking. From what I can remember, I can pass a downgraded version of whatever skill or magic I have to anyone. Even if they don’t specialize in that area or magic type, they will still learn it. I guess it’s a unique skill of mine. Umm, what was the name? Ah, right. [Kiss Share]. Oh, it seems there’s another tier of that skill which can fully pass a skill but since it requires...intercourse, I only said the kiss method. Of course, I’ll also welcome the other method!” (Ethan)
...I wonder if what I said was too much? It seems I’m only making excuses so I can sleep with them…
“I-i-i-in-intercourse!!!???” (Dian)
“Hoooh~” (Saph)
“F-fueeh~!?” (Rubi)
“...” (Kristal)
“Intercourse?” (Drea)
The reactions are still the same. Or rather, it was more intense I guess?
Well, Kristal is still emotionless...I wonder what’s in her head right now?
Ah, I can just read it...there.
“Intercourse, he said intercourse right? He said it right!? So I can have an amazing magic if I had sex with him!? What do I do, I also want a space magic since it’s bothersome to carry things. Dian can only store limited items too so we still have to carry most of our stuffs. If I have a space magic, I won’t need to rely on Dian for storing my things. I should’ve learned space magic. Ah, but he said that even those who aren't specialized can learn it if he either kiss or has sex with them. Ah, but what if it’s a lie? Though I heard that there are amazing unique skills in the world, it’s my first time hearing such a thing. Is it even real? If it’s real, I might have sex with him. Ah, but kiss is fine too. Let’s see the downgraded version first. Ah, but I can’t just ask him for a kiss. It would be embarrassing! I also haven’t had sex with anyone so asking that to him will be even more embarrassing! Ah, but if it’s really real...” (Kristal)
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Umm...I’ll stop it there…
What to say...that...was really unexpected…
But I guess it’s natural to doubt me if I say something like that without any proof...right, let’s do this.
“Drea, do you believe me?” (Ethan)
“Since grampa trusts you, I also trust you!” (Drea)
“Can I kiss you?” (Ethan)
“Umm...if I remember right, grampa said I can only kiss people I like.” (Drea)
“You hate me?” (Ethan)
“No!” (Drea)
“So you like me? Then is it fine to kiss you?” (Ethan)
“Un!” (Drea)
...I’m really worried how easy it is to trick her but let’s not think of that for now.
Closing in on Drea’s face, my heart started beating faster.
Now that I think of it...this is actually my first kiss!
Wh-what do I do? My breath doesn’t stink right? She won’t suddenly push me away right?
Even as I think of that, Drea had already closed in on my face and our lips touched…
...Sweet…
That was the first thought I had.
After that was just blank...ah, I almost forgot the skill transfer.
I imagine Drea learning the downgraded [Inventory] as we kissed.
Ah, it’s hard to concentrate but I somehow did it.
Drea seemed to have felt it too so we separated.
Finally seeing her face again, I saw her face tinted in red.
“U-umm...thank you...” (Drea)
“Y-your welcome...” (Ethan)
For a while, an awkward silence surrounded us…
“So, did it work or not?” (Saph)
Saph, who can’t read the mood, suddenly asked Drea.
“Eh, umm...it worked.” (Drea)
To prove that, Drea stored some rocks chantlessly.
“It...it actually worked...” (Dian)
“See? I’m not lying!” (Ethan)
“How is it different from the original?” (Saph)
I explained the differences from mine and the one Drea got.
As a result, everyone was greatly shocked.
“Infinite...moreover a search function...your magic is too convenient!” (Dian)
“I was surprised hearing the one Drea got already! But yours is even more absurd! I like it!” (Saph)
“...Certainly, it’s amazing...” (Kristal)
“U-un! Amazing!” (Rubi)
Fufu, more! Praise me more! Worship your God!
“Alright! I’m next!” (Saph)
Suddenly, I was french kissed…
G-give me a break! This is just my second kiss! And already so intense!?
U-umm...Saph...the transfer is already done...c-can we stop?
Saph didn’t stop until five minutes had passed...I nearly suffocated to death!
It’s a good thing I imagined that I won’t die due to lack of air…
“Puah~ thanks for the meal~ eh? I thought I’ll have a better one if I kissed longer. Oh well.” (Saph)
...I didn’t even say that will happen so why did you have to assume it?...
“Y-you're finally done! Hmph! Since you’re giving me a legendary magic, I will kiss you so be grateful! You will be this lady’s first kiss!” (Dian)
Next, a quick clumsy kiss…
“T-there! Oh! The method just popped in my head! It’s like I know it for a long time!” (Dian)
After being embarassed for a bit, Dian returned to her lordy self…
Ignoring her, I looked towards Kristal and Rubi.
“...” (Kristal)
Kristal walked silently in front of me, cupped my face with her hands, then gave me a kiss that can’t be considered as too short or too long.
“...Thank you.” (Kristal)
Her face reddened slightly as she hastily turned away.
...Fumu...so this is the dere side of a kuudere! Certainly amazing…
As for the last person…
“Fuee...I- I don’t want to be left out~” (Rubi)
She said as she gave me a peck on the lips...well, it’s fine. I won’t force her to do more.
Fuu...I somehow managed to kiss five girls I just met on the same day...are these girls really fine to kiss someone just for a legendary magic? Or is it only limited to these girls?
Well, whatever it is, I’m starting to like this world more and more...
...By the way, it might be late to say this but...the thugs from earlier has already woken up...and they’re staring at me with envy.
Right...this will be too troublesome if they spread this information. For now, let’s erase their memories...I also alter the girl’s memories so they won’t know that these guys are awake the entire time...I’ll be careful from now on so I don’t have to do something like this again.
Well, I can tell them my secret, it doesn’t really matter right? But if they don’t ask, I also don’t need to say it right?
For now, let’s enjoy this second life~ If anything bad happens, I can only blame myself. After all, I can no longer conveniently blame God right?
Suddenly, Saph approached me and whispered something to my ear.
“Fufu, when it’s just the two of us, I’ll be enjoying my meal~” (Saph)
...I wonder what she meant...
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Author's Rants
Yeeep~ I still can't get over with Pochi even after I've read the story for like, three times now...in my head, I somewhat imagine all my sentences ending with nanodesu or nodesu...what do I do...I think I even ended up dreaming of Pochi...strange...even though I don't like inumimi that particularly...
Any story suggestions with insanely cute characters?
Incidentally, I know I should be announcing this in WGO but I'll say it anyway, I'm making a fanfic crossover of Death March and World Gate Online...well, it's still not finished...hopefully one day, it will...
With that said, how's the contradicting party? I was thinking of leaving that alone or maybe create a scenario where their personalities were mixed up but it's too troublesome~?
...Scratch that, I just got a new idea...guhehehe...
See ya next chap nodesu~!
...This is getting serious...let's call this the [Pochi Syndrome] or maybe the [Pochi Curse]. Right, let's copyright the term, if it's used in the future, pay me! I hold the rights nanodesu!...seriously, I need help...if I don't type it, I ended up thinking nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu nanodesu in my head! I'm getting dizzy!