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 - 61

Chapter 61: Maybe Eating Paper Really Was a Bad Idea After All…

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【It’s impossible to overlook the possibility that the male population of the human race may be on the brink of extinction. Even though we’re supposed to report on each other’s status, there’s been absolutely no information about the curse. That in itself is suspicious. The reason I brought this up is because I want you to investigate the human race.】

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“Even though Demon Lord-sama said that, it’s still lonely to be apart from Ken-chan, after all.”

This was a tavern located between the demon realm and the human realm. The place had long served as a hub for information exchange, and simply sitting here let you overhear rumors like “A new male of the human race was born” or “The vegetable harvest was poor this year.”

For someone studying the human race, this steady stream of fresh intel was truly invaluable. However…

“Did you hear? A male from the human race apparently appeared in the demon realm. They say his name is Ken-chan. So jealous.”

“Ken-chan… Was that name in the male registry? I’ll have to check when I get back.”

「When you gaze into the abyss, the abyss also gazes into you.」That phrase fits this tavern perfectly, I always thought. Given its location between the two worlds, it wasn’t unusual to spot humans here, and just as I gathered intel on the human realm, they too came to gather information on the demon realm.

As expected, the topic here too seemed to be all about “Ken-chan.” Well, considering how publicly he was promoted, this reaction was only natural.

“It might just be a matter of time before the big shots on the other side catch wind of this too.”

Of course, mixed in were bizarre rumors like “Judging by how friendly Ken-chan is, he’s probably not male but female” or “He’s not a human, but a divine messenger who descended from the sky.” Still, judging by how the demon newspaper featuring his photo was being bought and sold at tremendous speed, it was certain that news of “a human male in the demon realm” would spread.

“…According to the Demon Lord-sama, they’ve been working behind the scenes to make sure it doesn’t look like a kidnapping, but how long that’ll hold up, who knows.”

All I’d been told was the vague claim that “they’re connected behind the scenes.” I had no idea just how good the interspecies relations actually were. If they were good enough to hand over a human male… Well, I could only pray that was the case.

Clink… clunk—

The wooden door creaked open, and a woman wearing a deep hood looked around the tavern as if searching for someone.

“Hey hey, you’re late, aren’t you? I’ve been waiting, Chameleon-kun!”

As she slid a chip across the tavern counter, the master gave a silent nod. Taking that as the signal, I headed with the newly arrived woman into a soundproofed room in the back.

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“Chameleon-kun… Well, I suppose no one’s eavesdropping anymore. It’s been a while, hasn’t it, Maetel-kun? A year since we’ve met face-to-face like this?”

“We’ve both been busy, so it’s no surprise… Especially me—I’ve been bouncing all over the world…”

She slowly lowered herself into a chair and gently removed her hood. In that instant, her pinkish skin began to transform into a vivid green.

“You’ve still got such a fascinating body, huh.”

She was Maetel of the reptilian Chameleon species. While researching the diverse ecology of males, she supported herself by collecting and trading information she picked up on her travels.

Thanks to her natural ability to turn invisible without using magic—a trait unique to Chameleons—she was highly capable of collecting rumors and infiltrating places where secret intel was kept. Apparently, she could even cling to walls. Jealous, truly.

“Still… Aura-san, you’ve really changed your aura. You look way prettier than before, and your hair’s all shiny… You’re like a different person~”

“Oh my, I’m so happy you noticed!”

“Did something happen to you emotionally? I could’ve sworn you used to say, ‘I don’t do fashion! It’s a waste of time,’ or something like that~”

“Well, lately, you know… I’ve even gone as far as buying all-new clothes. I used to think fashion was a complete waste of time and money, but now…”

I mean, just think about it. Every time I change outfits, Ken-chan’s eyes light up and he gives me the biggest, brightest smile. Seeing that smile makes my chest all fluttery inside, and I can’t help but break into a grin. How could I not enjoy that?!

“Having someone you love get happy over what you wear… it’s not so bad after all. Fufu.”

Even while Ken-chan was away, I kept buying clothes that were trending in the human world. Now my room was overflowing with frilly, adorable outfits. To think… just a few months ago, people called me cold-blooded or scary, and now I had turned into a full-blown maiden.

At this point, he really had no choice but to take responsibility for this, right? ♡

“Anyway, Maetel-kun… You look like you’ve lost weight, haven’t you?”

She’d always been slender, but now she looked less like she’d slimmed down and more like she was withering away from some serious illness.

“Um… Actually, I had a bit of stomach trouble. I must’ve eaten something bad… or maybe it was too good, and my body got overly excited. But I’m feeling better now, so no need to worry~”

While rubbing her belly slowly, Maetel-kun had a vaguely blissful expression on her face.

Hmm… Well, she is flying all over the world researching males. Maybe she often ends up eating food that doesn’t agree with her. Next time we have a secret meeting, I’ll make sure to pick a place that serves healthy and delicious food.

“Oh, right. Before we get to the main topic, there’s something I want to ask. You mentioned it in your letter—so it’s true you mated with a male?”

“Yes… I finally passed 30 partners recently.”

“Thirty… how in the world do you even meet that many males? If this got out across the demon realm, you’d definitely be tortured, so be careful, alright?”

“W-well… I’ve been switching up my persona so I don’t get found out, so no need to worry~”

“Anyway, since you’ve got all this experience, I wanted to consult you. I’ve been thinking about mating with a male recently. Since you’re a pioneer in this area, I’d like some advice… any tips or precautions?”

“Hmm… I think starting with hair is best. It hits the throat just right and really gives that mating sensation—so amazing~”

“Hair? I don’t quite follow… I mean, aren’t there things to watch out for when putting it in? Or things males don’t like? By the way, the partner’s a human male.”

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Maetel-kun tilted her head, looking puzzled, like she didn’t understand what I meant.

“…Just to confirm, by ‘mating,’ you mean absorbing the male’s DNA into your body, right?”

“Well, I suppose that’s one way of putting it, yeah.”

“In that case, I think you should just go all out with a big ‘chomp!’ I’m sure the one being eaten would rather have it done clean than in some weird, roundabout way. Simple is best for the first time.”

“Got it. So I just need to go all in and give it a big ‘chomp!’… right? Thanks. I’ll use that as a reference.”

By the time they returned from the Elf Forest, Ken-chan would surely have learned to speak properly. Once that happened, he should understand the true meaning of ‘Lavais’. There was no doubt in my mind that Ken-chan had fallen for me at first sight. 

This time, he would surely be able to express his feelings in all honesty. That moment would be the day me and Ken-chan were joined as true husband and wife. With that, even the Demon Lord-sama wouldn’t be able to voice any complaint.

“Fufu… I can’t wait to give him a big chomp♡ I’m really looking forward to it.”

Ken-chan, who had looked at me as a member of the opposite sex… Ken-chan, who had freed me from my sulking and gloom… My beloved, beloved, beloved Ken-chan♡

And for his sake as well…

“Now then, enough chit-chat. Let’s get to the main topic. It’s been two weeks since I requested you to investigate the human. Have you found out anything?”

I have to solve the mystery of Ken-chan as soon as possible.

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