I Was Transported to Another World with a Male-to-Female Ratio of 1:3000 and Made into a Breeding Pet for the Demon Lord’s Army - 16

Chapter 16: Unleash Thy Desires

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“Please wait! Aura-sama!”

As I finished Ken-chan’s diagnosis and was walking back to the research lab, Lammy-kun’s voice called out from behind me.

“Oh my, chasing after someone like me—what’s the matter?”

“I apologize for stopping you when you’re busy. Actually, I have a favor to ask…”

“Oh? For you to throw away your precious ‘Ken-chan petting time’ and come all the way here, it must be quite an important matter.”

“Yes. As you may have already noticed, we know almost nothing about human males. So, if possible, could you lend us the documents on humans that you have, Aura-sama?”

“Oh, is that all? Of course, I can give you whatever documents I can spare. However, I’ve spent ten years gathering a vast collection of data, so it might take some effort to carry them all. Ah, also, some of the documents contain nude photographs and are classified as ‘Documents Forbidden in the Demon Realm,’ so be careful not to let them leak, alright?”

【Documents Forbidden in the Demon Realm】—these were dangerous materials that, depending on the region, could even lead to war. In the Demon Realm, there were no restrictions whatsoever on artistic depictions of males. In fact, it was said that every household kept dozens of such books to prevent their sexual desires from spiraling out of control.

However, when it came to actual photographs of real people, the situation changed drastically. Even if they were included in medical books for educational purposes, there had been many cases where the male depicted was identified, leading to wars over possessing the said male.  For that reason, male nudity was classified as forbidden material, and extreme caution was required in handling it.

“Are you sure it’s alright to give us something so important?”

“Of course. There’s nothing more gratifying than seeing my research actually put to use.”

Well, even if I hadn’t been directly asked, the Demon Lord had just tearfully begged me to hand over documents about inedible foods for humans earlier.

“Thank you very much. We will use the materials carefully to ensure Ken-chan can live happily.”

“See that you do.”

Well, from my perspective, being able to directly monitor a human male meant this was such a valuable opportunity that I wouldn’t mind losing all the documents I had collected so far.

“Also… This is more of a personal matter, but…”

Lammy-kun lowered her gaze as if she was struggling with how to put her thoughts into words.

“What is it? In research, even the smallest doubt can lead to a major breakthrough. Speak freely.”

“Understood. Then… There’s no need to be so afraid.”

“…Huh? What do you mean by that?”

Her sudden, vague statement irritated me.

“I mean exactly what I said.”

No… This irritation wasn’t just from the lack of clarity. It was the frustration of having my inner thoughts seen through by her.

“You’re afraid of being rejected by Ken-chan, aren’t you?”

“…Well now, who knows?”

“I come from a large-bodied species too, so I understand how you feel, Aura-sama.”

“……….”

“But you don’t have to worry. Ken-chan doesn’t seem the least bit afraid of large demon species like me. On the contrary, he looks at me with eyes sparkling like he’s gazing at a treasure, completely lacking any sense of wariness… Or rather, looking completely defenseless.”

“Maybe he was just trained to flatter any woman he meets? Besides, your perspective is nothing more than personal opinion. It lacks a logical basis.”

“…That may be true. Then, why not confirm it for yourself by meeting him and seeing his reaction?”

How bothersome…

“I’ll pass. Well… I’ll at least store away your so-called ‘hypothesis,’ as flimsy as it may be, somewhere in the back of my mind. Goodbye.”

Click.

Saying that, I opened the door to my lab and let the darkness swallow me.

“…That’s impossible. Every living thing fears creatures larger and more powerful than themselves. It’s a natural instinct for survival.”

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In my village, various types of spiderfolk coexisted. Although spiderfolk looked similar, there were actually many different kinds. Some spun webs, while others didn’t. Some had long legs, others short. Some had thick bodies, others slender. The list of variations was endless. I belonged to the Jorougumo species—a type of spiderfolk known for being the largest of them all.

“My, my, Aura, you’ve grown so big. I think you might be taller than me now, don’t you think?”

Unfortunately, even among the Jorougumo species, I was particularly large. Compared to the others, I was a full head—no, even more—taller.

“A-Aura-chan. I got the book you requested. Ha-haha…”

Just by walking through the village, everyone averted their eyes in fear. When I greeted them, they responded awkwardly, and even when handing me something, their hands trembled slightly. Of course, someone like me had no chance of making friends my age. I spent every day locked in my house, doing nothing but reading books.

As I continued this empty existence, I gradually began to resent my large body. And every time that feeling welled up, I indulged in a certain fantasy. What if I had been born as a different race? What if I were small, someone who wouldn’t be feared by others?

As my thoughts grew, I developed a strong curiosity about other races. The most shocking revelation came when I first learned about human males. Unlike me, they were said to have slender, supple, and small bodies. Their appearance was so charming that it could shake entire nations, and countless legends surrounded them. But what intrigued me most was the fact that they could reproduce with any kind of being.

Normally, while demons could mate with different “species,” they could only produce offspring with members of the same “race.” For example, as a member of the Spiderfolk, I could bear children with a male from the Common Spider species or the Jumping Spider species, as long as we mated. However, if I were to mate with a Dragonfolk or a Beastman, no offspring would be born. Yet, human males alone could transcend racial barriers and even mate with aquatic species that reproduced through external fertilization, such as the Fishfolk.

How was this possible? The more I learned about them, the deeper my curiosity grew. I couldn’t stop turning the pages. After that, everything happened in a blur. I left my village without hesitation and devoted myself to researching humans—acquiring ancient texts, securing unique trade routes, and losing myself in study, forgetting even the passage of time. And as a result of my relentless pursuit, I was eventually granted the title of Human Male Researcher and Doctor, directly by the Demon Lord herself.

When I first heard the news, I realized that someone had truly seen me for who I was. I was so overwhelmed with gratitude that I cried in front of the Demon Lord—a memory I still find embarrassing. She still teases me about it from time to time. Then, one day, the Demon Lord called me to the audience chamber with an urgent request, her expression looked aghast.

“Aura, during our last campaign, we secured a human male. I want you to put your skills to full use.”

According to the Demon Lord, an unaccompanied male had been left behind in one of the settlements they attacked. However, my research had led me to believe that human males were strictly controlled by their own nations. The idea that one had been left alone in a settlement raised serious doubts in my mind. Still, I couldn’t think of a reason why the Demon Lord would lie to me.

And more than anything… This was a chance to meet a human male. I gladly accepted the Demon Lord’s order.

Knock, knock.

“I’m coming in.”

Today was the day I would finally meet him. I had prepared extensively for this moment. I even went to a beauty salon—somewhere I rarely visited—to have my long, waist-length hair properly groomed. I had bought a frilly floral dress, something new and cute, in hopes of making a good impression. It was a lot of effort for someone like me, but I wanted to look my best for this encounter. It cost me a considerable sum, but outside of human research, I never had much use for money anyway. The cost didn’t bother me much.

Beyond this door lay a truly mystical creature. Would he be exactly as described in the texts? Up until now, I had only ever seen human males in books. To finally meet one in person… I could barely contain my excitement.

Click!

“Stay back! Stay back, you monster! Send me back to the human world! I swear I’ll never have kids with any of you!”

Before I could even speak, the human male before me screamed in terror, his expression one of pure terror. I was startled by his reaction, but it was understandable. He had been taken suddenly. He must be scared beyond wits. I needed to calm him down.

“Now, now, take it easy. I am your personal doctor. If you keep thrashing around like that, I won’t be able to examine you properly. Look, I’ve prepared some tea from your homeland. Let’s have a nice chat over a warm drink, shall we?”

I infused the prepared tea set with a soothing magic, ensuring that the tea would calm his nerves. I had gone through great lengths to acquire these tea leaves. I hoped he would appreciate the gesture.

“Shut up! Like I’d drink something from a monster!”

Crash!

“Ah! Hot!”

But before I could finish my thought, the enraged male hurled the freshly brewed tea directly at my face.

“Aghh! Aghhh!”

A searing pain engulfed my skin, burning so intensely that I could barely keep my eyes open. I was certain I must be suffering from a severe burn. 

“Haha… Serves you right! Just take me back where I belong, you damn monster!”

“Hah… hah…【Sleep】.”

Thud!

Realizing there was no reasoning with him, I cast a sleep spell. The only sound left in the room was the dripping of tea from my soaked clothes onto the floor.

“…Haha.”

“My carefully groomed hair, my new dress… All ruined with tea.”

Though the tea had been scalding, my heart felt cold. Deep inside, I had been hoping. I had believed that, unlike my fellow villagers, a human male—who could love anyone—would accept me despite my large body. I had believed that we would share laughter and conversation together.

“…But that was just my own foolish fantasy.”

When I finally opened my eyes again, what I saw reflected in the mirror—was a pathetic, soaked monster staring back at me.

“No matter how much I dress up, in the end, I’m just a big, ugly monster.”

That day, I abandoned my womanhood.

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Knock, knock!

As I was being dragged back into unpleasant memories, the sound of knocking on the door pulled my consciousness back to reality. Could it be Lammy-kun again, coming by despite knowing better?

“Come in.”

When I gave permission to enter, an unexpected figure appeared. To my surprise, Ken-chan was struggling to push open the heavy door, using his small body to open the door with all his might.

“Oh my, Ken-chan. How are you feeling?”

Why is he here? 

Could he be feeling unwell? But aside from that curse, there shouldn’t be anything wrong with him… As my worries grew, I desperately wrecked my brain to figure out why he had come here. That was when I noticed something in his hands.

Ken-chan, looking delighted, was waving around a piece of paper with a bright, smiling face drawn on it.

“Hmm, that paper… Is that a portrait of me? Fufu~ How adorable. I’ll hang it up in my lab later, so just place it on the desk over there. And don’t come any closer—ah”

Before I could finish my sentence, Ken-chan came running straight toward me.

『Huh?』

Until now, the desk must have blocked his view. The moment he saw my lower half, Ken-chan froze in place, his face suddenly filled with fear.

“So, he saw it…”

Of course. Anyone would stop in their tracks if they found themselves face-to-face with a monster several times their own size.

He’s just recovering from an illness, and now I’ve gone and frightened him. I feel bad for him.

『Funya funya funya funya!』

Ah… It’s happening again. Another male is rejecting me.

The trauma of that day resurfaced, and I felt the blood drain from my body. He must be hurling insults at me, calling me a monster, just like before. Judging by his face, it was clear to see his emotions were running wild. The only small mercy was that his language skills were underdeveloped—thanks to that, I didn’t have to understand the cruel words he was surely saying to me.

It might be too late now, but at the very least, before he came to hate me even more, I should retreat to the ceiling—

Squeeze!

…Huh?

“Eh? W-Wait… what are you doing? Aren’t you afraid of my enormous body?”

Just as I was about to release silk to climb to the ceiling, Ken-chan suddenly threw himself against my chest, wrapping his arms around me in a hug.

Has he lost his mind?

“Umm… Is this some sort of human’s culture? Like a way for them to communicate? But I have no record of such behavior in my data.”

At the very least, human culture doesn’t involve hugging people they dislike. Maybe it’s a custom of the monster that raised him in the forest? Or was he trained to embrace everyone?

I tried forming various hypotheses based on what I knew about human behavioral patterns, but none of them gave me a satisfying answer.

Smile!

Guh, what is this? This angelic smile! How dare he show such an innocent expression in front of me? What does he expect me to do? Huh?!

If he did this to any other demon, he’d be devoured in an instant and plunged into a living hell!

This is bad. Very bad. As Ken-chan’s personal doctor, I need to make sure he understands how to conduct himself properly… ♡

The series of sudden events had thrown my brain into a complete panic. No matter how hard I tried to stay composed, the radiance of his smile instantly melted away my reason. And then—

Without the slightest concern for my turmoil, he delivered the final, decisive blow, shattering my last shred of control.

“AURA, I LIKE YOU!”

That was the phrase I had dreamed of hearing. That day—no, even long before that—I had wished for someone to say those words to me. It was something I had already given up on, thinking it was impossible. And yet—

Crack!

Something inside me snapped.

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