Dungeon And Slave: The Lustful and Violent Slave Harem of the Guard and Students Chosen as Testers for the Succubus Dungeon - Chapter 54: Suspicions and Smartphones

Chapter 54: Suspicions and Smartphones

Tester Life, Day 19, Evening, 1st Floor Transfer Room, Sanada Yagumo

Arriving at the 1st floor transfer room, it’s peak return time, crowded with students and teachers.

Everyone’s caught up in dividing loot or chatting with their parties, so no one notices me appearing at the transfer circle.

Well, this transfer room’s gotten pretty big. Must mean a lot of testers made it to the 2nd floor.

As expected, once multiple parties find the guardian room, info spreads like wildfire in a few days.

Stepping off the transfer circle and heading to the exit, I notice the baseball team and a mixed kendo-archery party in the corner staring at the teachers.

What’s up with that? Makes sense for the baseball team since their coach is there, but why the kendo guys?

Puzzled, I leave the transfer room.

At the Great Plaza, I spot Yuki and his group dividing magic stones near the NTR prevention whiteboard and call out.

“Hey, good work.”

“Oh, Guard-san. Good work too. You’re back early today.”

When I speak, Yuki and his buddies turn with smiles, echoing “good work” one after another.

They were wary when we first met—Yuki glaring, others scared—but things have changed.

“Yeah, once in a while. Thinking of resting tomorrow.”

“You don’t take many breaks, huh? It’s been, what, five days?”

“Something like that. Hard to find a good stopping point.”

I planned to rest every three days, but somehow it turned into resting after clearing a floor.

“You’ve got stamina for solo work. Oh, but your mana rank’s higher, so maybe it’s not that tough.”

“Pretty much. The bigger issue is the libido that comes with it.”

I smirk, glancing at them all, implying, You guys too, right? They nod, embarrassed.

It’s a common tester problem. Yuki’s group is on the 3rd floor, so they’re probably F+ rank by now.

“Any others make it to the 3rd floor besides you guys?”

I get occasional morning updates from Yuki’s group.

They hit the 3rd floor four days ago and split into two five-man parties to maximize the advantage of being the only ones there.

Battle Sports Club guys are better at human fights, so Kobolds are probably easier than Horn Rabbits. Plus, smaller groups rank up faster.

I know their deal, so I’m checking on other testers’ movements.

“Yeah, since yesterday, two mixed kendo-archery parties, and today, two baseball team parties, one karate party, and we saw the teachers’ party too.”

“Oh?”

Kendo and archery teams, low in numbers but compatible, work together. I heard they’ve got about 35 people, split into five parties of seven.

Two of their elite parties reached the 3rd floor. The rest will follow soon. Kobolds are probably easier for them than Horn Rabbits. Ranged weapons are key from the 3rd floor up.

The baseball team’s the biggest student group, around 45 people, split into six parties of seven or eight. All use metal bats and shields—bold as hell.

I saw them fight once, smacking Horn Rabbits like they were baseballs. Their charges probably look slow to them. The non-elites will climb soon too.

The karate team’s smaller, maybe 20 people, in three parties. One made it up. Probably got a lover among the Slaves, like Yuki’s group. Their unity and desperation match Yuki’s, but they’re loud and intense.

The teachers, led by Oida, have freakishly athletic coaches, so their progress is no surprise.

“Probably in a few days, 2nd floor guardian info will spread. We’ve shared how it attacks, but more people will pinpoint its location.”

“Got it. You’re ahead of the pack—keep it up.”

When Yuki’s group beat the 2nd floor Sword Rabbit, they asked if they could share its info to prevent first-time deaths by decapitation. I told them to do whatever.

It’s info that’ll spread eventually, but they’re so dutiful, asking me for permission every time.

“Yeah. Also, about the teachers… they seem suspicious.”

“Suspicious?”

“Yeah, someone saw them using magic.”

“Magic, huh? Not impossible to buy, but it’s a bit too soon.”

1st floor guardian rewards give 20,000 DP, 2nd floor 30,000 DP, but it’s split among the party. To buy something as a group, you’d need to save daily magic stone earnings.

Kobolds yield three times the income of Horn Rabbits, so a party could save enough for a magic book in three days if they pool everything, using guardian rewards for food and such.

But Oida’s group only hit the 3rd floor today. That’s too fast.

“Yeah, and apparently, kendo and baseball team members saw them using it on the 2nd floor two days ago.”

“That early on the 2nd floor? Probably dirty.”

High chance they’re embezzling magic stones collected from students.

They’d use their party’s stones too, but likely topped it off with student stones to buy the magic book.

“Yeah, I think so too. The baseball and kendo teams suspect it.”

“You’d be dumb not to.”

They could’ve passed it off after a few days on the 3rd floor, but this is sloppy. Got spooked before beating the 2nd floor guardian?

So that’s why the baseball and kendo guys were staring at Oida’s group in the transfer room.

They’re teachers, and there’s no hard proof, so they can’t confront them.

“With embezzlement suspicions, we’re planning to cut back on contributing stones, even if we keep paying.”

“Gotcha.”

I wouldn’t pay at all.

For Yuki’s group, it’s about the teachers’ authority and not wanting to abandon the shut-ins.

I’m not about to play hero and confront their embezzlement either. I gave stones as a school staff member and adult out of duty. I don’t care what they do with that small amount of DP. The shut-ins are screwed anyway.

“Yeah, other students who know will probably do the same.”

“Not a bad move. Tomorrow’s day 20 since we got dragged here. Food prices might go up again.”

If that happens, they’ll demand more stones. Even without embezzlement, some students won’t want to pay.

Oida’s group will panic when they can’t collect as much, especially after spending their pooled stones. They’ll have to use 3rd floor earnings for the shut-ins’ food. Losing student trust for nothing—hilarious.

“You think food prices will rise too, Guard-san?”

“High chance.”

They went up on day 10. With non-fighters around, day 20’s likely too.

“Yeah. Good thing we hit the 3rd floor before that. The income’s way better.”

“For sure. I got a handle on the others’ movements. In return, I’ll show you something cool—follow me.”

“Something cool?”

I start walking toward My Room, and Yuki’s group follows, tilting their heads.

I overhear whispers like, “He’s gonna brag about Tsukigase-san, huh?” but ignore them.

Heh, nope. What I’m showing you will give you hope.

Excited to see their reactions, I open My Room’s door.

“Welcome back, Master.”

Sayaka in her school uniform and Sheena in her maid outfit bow in unison to greet me.

Not sure if it’s because Sheena’s here or if they planned this, but Sayaka doesn’t hug me today.

“!?”

Yuki’s group’s eyes nearly pop out at the sight of Sayaka and Sheena.

“I’m back. Gonna talk with Yuki’s group for a bit. Be right back.”

“Oh, Sonoda-kun and the seniors are here too. Got it, I’ll wait.”

Sayaka, noticing Yuki’s group, blushes and lowers her face, maybe embarrassed.

Seems she knows someone in the group. A classmate, maybe?

Calling another guy “Master” in front of a recent classmate would be awkward.

I give Sayaka a wry smile, close the door, turn, and address the still-shocked Yuki group.

“So… you saw?”

“G-Guard-san, unless my eyes are lying, there was a bunny-eared beauty in there.”

Yuki, looking incredulous, cautiously confirms, and the others chime in.

“I saw it too! White tail, bunny ears!”

“Huh? He bought a new Slave? No, but those ears…”

“Guard-san! That girl! Those aren’t fake ears or tail, right!?”

“Her figure was insane! Who is she, who is she!?”

“Calm down, guys.”

I smirk at the Battle Sports Club’s chaos, waving them to settle.

They’re into medieval Europe stuff, right? Probably watch a lot of fantasy anime and manga.

Seeing a real bunny-eared beauty from those stories would shake anyone.

Other students near the fountain are glancing our way, curious.

Just as planned.

Yuki, regaining composure, speaks up.

“S-Sorry. Are that woman’s ears real?”

“Yeah, she’s a beastman, a race from another world. But she’s a Soulless Doll—no soul, sealed in a Resurrection Crystal. Like a Slave with a Lust Tattoo, she’s absolutely obedient to her master, but without a self. Harsh way to put it, but like a living love doll.”

“L-Love doll?”

Gulp…

Yuki’s face goes red, but the others don’t look away.

I know what you guys want to hear.

“As for how I got her, it’s actually a Wall Butt reward.”

“Wall Butt reward!?”

“Yeah. When we use Wall Butt, the succubi rate us…”

I explain that Wall Butt ladies score us out of 10 points. I earned an average of 8+ points, hitting 500 total for a High-Grade Resurrection Crystal. Probably 5+ points gets a regular Resurrection Crystal. Higher-cost courses likely yield better ratings.

“Wooah! That’s awesome!”

After my analysis, the club members roar with excitement.

A good rating from daily Wall Butt ladies could land them a bunny-eared beastman. I get the hype.

“That’s some perk.”

Yuki, unlike the others, stays calm.

“President, you’re so chill!”

“Can’t help it—he barely uses Wall Butt.”

“Still, holding back for your sister? Respect, man.”

“But knowing we could get a bunny-eared beauty? That’s fire.”

“Yeah, I’m switching to the chest-exposure course today. I’ll pamper them for high ratings.”

“You’re a quick shot—good luck with that.”

“Huh!? They’re succubi! Getting drained six times in 30 minutes is normal!”

“Nope.”

“What!? No way, guys!”

Yeah, six in 30 minutes ain’t happening. Even with Lanaoa or Freyja, I can’t manage that.

“Saves DP, I guess. Back to it—Wall Butt has perks like this. Some guys mistreat Wall Butt ladies since they can’t resist. Spread the word to stop that.”

“People do that? Got it, we’ll spread it.”

“So that’s why you showed us the bunny-eared beauty. Alright, Guard-san, we’ll make sure it gets out.”

“If guys know they could get a beast-eared beauty, maybe they’ll ease up.”

“But will they believe us? If smartphones worked, we could take proof pics.”

Good point—proof would help. But parading Sheena out feels wrong.

I could take pics of the reward screen and Sheena with my phone, but that’d mean lending it out. No way.

Then charge their phones?

Oh, wait!

“When you renovate, you get electricity. There’s a mobile battery in the shop for about 500 DP. Bring one, and I’ll charge it. That’ll power your phones. I’ll send the reward notification and bunny-eared beauty pics to show skeptics.”

I pull a mobile battery from my Magic Pouch, bought for when my phone dies mid-exploration, and show Yuki’s group.

Charging their phones directly would mean constant requests—too much hassle.

But a mobile battery can fully charge a phone three times, cutting my effort.

Seeing the battery and hearing my offer, Yuki’s group is shocked—not as much as with Sheena, but still.

“Electricity? We can charge phones!?”

“No way! Your room’s got power!?”

“Renovating gets electricity? I wanna renovate!”

“I checked before—it’s pricey. A one-room’s like 100,000 DP.”

“Damn, that much!? How much you earning, Guard-san?”

“For real. But charging with you would help. We can snap shop item pics and check our saved… material.”

“Oh! My treasure vids are back! We can share, so no shortage of material.”

“The President can see his ton of sister pics too.”

“W-Well, yeah. But is it okay, Guard-san? Electricity isn’t free, right?”

Yuki, teased by his buddies, asks hesitantly.

“It costs a bit… How about one F-rank magic stone per device, or three devices for one F+ rank stone? You don’t want others jealous, so you’ll cover close buddies too, right? Bring theirs, and I’ll charge them. I’ll cap the number, though. You can add a fee for proxy charging, use it for friendships, or trade for info. I just need the stones.”

Phone batteries die in two days. Charging phones with “material” is a killer card right now. If Yuki’s group builds connections with it, I’ll get better info.

I’ll plug their batteries in, have someone pick them up in the morning. That’ll cover electricity costs easily.

For proof pics, I’ll let them snap my phone screen after my break.

Wall Butt ladies stay safer, I don’t worry about electricity, and Yuki’s info gets sharper. Triple win.

“Thanks for considering us. Yeah, it’ll help build ties with other parties. We’ll gather info to help you, Guard-san.”

“Do it. Buy the batteries and bring them quick. I’ll charge them and hand them over the morning after tomorrow since I’m resting tomorrow. Use my charged battery in the meantime.”

I hand Yuki my mobile battery.

“Yes! Thank you! I’ll grab them now!”

Taking it, Yuki thanks me and dashes to his My Room with his club mates.

His face looks happier than when I told him about Wall Butt rewards.

Must be thrilled to see his sister’s photos again.

A few minutes later, I take the batteries Yuki’s group bought, tell them to pick them up the morning after tomorrow, and return to My Room where Sayaka and Sheena wait.