A boy raised by a demon king and a dragon king seems to be peerless in his school life. - Volume 12 Chapter 5

Volume 12 Chapter 5   Potion

“Whoa… I see. So that’s what happened while I was away?”

The one who spoke in understanding was Wolf, a beastman and one of Ruisha’s companions.

He had come to Ruisha’s room, where he was being filled in on everything that had happened over the past few days.

They had discovered the location of the Lamia tribe’s village and learned that it was off-limits to men. To enter, they had to use a gender transformation spell. To make that spell possible, they had developed a magic potion using mandragora as a key ingredient.

Ruisha explained all of this in detail to him.

Wolf had been away from the royal capital, training and practicing steering the airship. Because of that, he had no idea what had transpired over the past few days.

“A Lamia village, gender transformation magic, and mandragora… My head’s about to explode.”

“You okay? Want me to explain it again?”

“No… No worries, boss. So basically, you and I just have to drink that potion, turn into women, and head to the Lamia village, right? I don’t love the idea of becoming a woman, but if you’re doing it too, then I guess I can handle it!”

“Ah, about that…”

Ruisha hesitated, looking like he was struggling to say something.

Wolf tilted his head in confusion, waiting for an explanation. Finally, Ruisha spoke.

“Well… This is hard to say, but… you can’t use the potion, Wolf.”

“What? What do you mean!? Sure, I’m not the most feminine guy around, but you’re not leaving me out, are you? I want to fight alongside you too, boss!”

“It’s not about leaving you out. Gender transformation magic is extremely advanced, and the person being transformed also needs a certain level of skill in controlling magic. Since you’re not good with magic, you won’t be able to use it.”

“Y-you’re kidding me…!”

Wolf slumped over in defeat.

Beastmen, as a race, naturally struggled with handling magic, and Wolf was no exception.

He had once tried learning magic from Ruisha to expand his skill set, but he couldn’t even grasp the basics of manipulating mana, let alone cast a simple spell.

There were some beastmen capable of using basic magic, but reaching that level in such a short time was practically impossible.

“So, Wolf, I’m really sorry, but I need you to stay near the village and be on standby. Also, since the village is a bit far from the capital, I’d like you to handle piloting the airship. Is that okay?”

“Of course! That’s no problem at all! If you need backup, just call for me, and I’ll be there in a flash!”

“Thanks, I’m counting on you.”

After saying that to Wolf, Ruisha turned her gaze to Iris, who was also in the room.

Incidentally, Sharo was there too, making the room feel rather crowded.

“The magic potion is complete, right? Can I see it?”

“Yes, here it is.”

Iris reached into the bag she had brought and pulled out a glass bottle filled with liquid.

The bottle was shaped like a laboratory flask and was sealed with a cork. The liquid inside shimmered brilliantly, making it obvious at a glance that it was no ordinary substance.

After receiving the mandragora, Iris had locked herself in her room for several days, working tirelessly to complete the potion. She had failed multiple times, wasting some mandragora in the process, but since they had a large stock, she was told to prioritize speed over conservation. In the end, she had finished the potion before Wolf even returned from his training.

“I haven’t tested it yet, but theoretically, it’s complete. What should we do? Shall I drink it here as a test?”

“No, I’m the one who’s going to use it, so I’ll drink it.”

“But we can’t be entirely sure it’s safe yet… I should at least test it first—”

Although the potion didn’t contain anything dangerous, there was still a small chance that its effects could spiral out of control.

Iris tried to insist on drinking it first, but Ruisha refused.

“That’s even more reason why I can’t let you drink it. Don’t worry, I’m pretty sturdy.”

“A—”

Before Iris could stop him, Ruisha had already uncorked the bottle and downed the potion in one gulp.

Like a refreshing drink after a bath, he gulped it down with ease, quickly emptying the bottle.

“Phew… This actually tastes pretty good. It’s kinda fizzy.”

“A-are you feeling okay? Any strange sensations…? No, actually, if nothing happens, that would be a problem too…”

“Hmm, so far, nothing… huh?”

At that moment, Ruisha felt a sudden thump within his body.

His magic power stirred, shifting within him as it worked to reconstruct his form.

Focusing his mind, Ruisha concentrated on controlling his magic, ensuring that it didn’t go berserk and destroy his body in the process.

He realized that if someone unskilled in magic had taken this potion, at best, it would fail, and at worst, their body could explode.

“Ruisha-sama, are you alright!?”

“Ruisha! Stay with us!”

As his companions watched in concern, Ruisha’s body gradually began to change.

His hair grew out, reaching his shoulders, while the rougher, more angular parts of his physique softened into smooth curves. His height shrank slightly, and his eyelashes grew longer.

His once well-defined, muscular chest transformed—rounding out and becoming modest yet unmistakably feminine.

Ruisha had always had somewhat androgynous features, but now, there was no mistaking it.

No matter how you looked at him, he had turned into a delicate and stunning young girl.

“Huh…? Did it work?”

“This is more than just a success, Boss! No matter how you look at it, you’re a full-fledged girl! This is a huge success!”

“Really? Oh wow, even my chest got bigger.”

Ruisha curiously squeezed his own chest.

Though not particularly large, it had a pleasant firmness, making the sensation oddly enjoyable.

“This feels… weird. How do I look? Do I really seem like a girl to you two?”

Ruisha asked Iris and Sharo.

It was only then that he—no, she noticed something strange. The way the two were looking at her was… different from usual.

“T-too cute… At this point, if I push you down, it wouldn’t be a crime, right? I mean, it’s your fault for being this adorable.”

“Ugh, how is anyone supposed to not pounce on this? That face is just begging to be teased… Ugh, I’m getting so frustrated right now…”

Ruisha suddenly felt like prey, caught between two hungry predators.

Iris and Sharo, captivated by Ruisha’s new appearance, were completely… in the mood.

Sensing the shift in atmosphere with his beastman instincts, Wolf quickly gathered his things and said,

“Well, I’ll be heading out… Let me know if anything else gets decided.”

“W-wait, Wolf!? Why are you leaving!?”

“I’ll leave the rest to you young folks… Haha…”

“Wait, you’re not even that much older than us! Hey—! …He’s gone…”

Despite Ruisha’s desperate plea, Wolf left without looking back.

Now, in the room, only two hungry predators and one adorable little rabbit remained.

The outcome was as clear as day.

“Um, well, it’s already late at night, so you two should probably go ho—”

Ruisha tried to get Iris and Sharo to leave, but in the next moment, both of his slender wrists were grabbed from either side.

Surprised, Ruisha tried to move his body, but due to becoming a woman, his muscle strength had decreased, and the restraint from the two of them didn’t budge at all.

That fact only served to excite Iris and Sharo even more.

“You can’t, not with such weak strength. You’d get attacked by bad people, you know? So before that happens, I’ll just have to be the one to attack you…♡”

“That’s right. And while we’re at it, we’ll help you get used to that body…♡”

“W-wait, you two…! Kyaa!”

Letting out a voice just like a girl’s, Ruisha was stripped of his clothes and pushed down onto the bed.

With teary eyes, he murmured, “H-how cruel…,” looking like nothing more than a delicate young maiden.

Seeing that expression, Iris and Sharo felt a pang of guilt, but at the same time, their excitement only grew stronger.

“H-hey, stop this! Sharo, come on, help me out here!”

Ruisha, knowing well that Iris wouldn’t stop in moments like this, turned to Sharo with a final shred of hope.

“What? Are you inviting me instead? If you really don’t want this, then resist with all your might. You could just use the slave crest, right?”

“No way I’d use it for something like this!”

Ever since their first encounter, when Ruisha had defeated Sharo in a duel, she had been marked with a slave crest. With it, Ruisha could issue absolute commands, but there was no way he could ever bring himself to use it in a situation like this.

“Uh, at least… be gentle…?”

“Not a chance.”

“That’s not happening.”

With those firm declarations, Ruisha was left with no escape.

That night, he spent hours being thoroughly taught the “merits” of his new body.