It Seems Like I Got Transmigated Into An Eroge - Chapter 25 : A Guest
After entering into a contract with Diana, my life became more exciting than ever. With Diana’s assistance, I began to control her powers and my quintessence. However, there’s a dilemma – every night when we’re alone, I see her naked, but I’m unable to act on my desires, which is quite frustrating. It’s difficult to admit, but my urges are becoming increasingly hard to control.
Currently, I’m outside, attempting to master my newfound powers. I concentrated on a tree branch, visualizing myself relocating to that spot, and then I dispersed my quintessence around my body.
[Shifting Point]
In an instant, I found myself standing on the tree branch, a smile bloomed on my face. Glancing at where I stood before, a violet mist was present – a teleportation skill for eluding and surprising enemies. I’ve been practicing this skill for about a week now. If my calculations are correct, the success rate of this skill is around 20% currently. Yes, it’s not very impressive, but the technique is quite challenging.
‘You’re becoming quite adept at it, Claude.’
‘Yes, it’s all thanks to you, Diana.’
Diana communicates with me telepathically, as she resides within my soul, focused on creating her physical form. While I train, she observes everything around me, assisting me with various tasks.
It’s only been a week since Diana and I formed a connection. However, my progress has improved dramatically – my strength, speed, and other attributes have all increased. Yet, I struggle with restraining my impulses, which is my main challenge. Clara and Master Irene have avoided me since that day, leaving me troubled. Consequently, I’ve dedicated myself to rigorous training.
During this period, I’ve also pondered my goals and aspirations in this world. My current efforts will be in vain without a clear purpose. I’m not driven by a desire to save everyone; rather, I’m selfish and seek personal gratification. Ultimately, I’ve come to a conclusion.
My aspiration is to be free, like the birds I observe flying outside the hospital window. I want to explore the world with my own eyes, just as they do. I want to spread my wings and face challenges in various parts of the world. It might sound cliché, but that’s my inner desire, even as I pursue other interests like admiring beauty.
Meanwhile, I await Master Irene’s decision about embarking on a journey, as she mentioned before. My knowledge of the outside world is limited, much like the naive noble I used to be. I am aware of the existence of a guild, but I lack understanding about their purpose.
After my training session, I’m sweaty, prompting me to head into the mansion for a bath. I disrobe and immerse myself in the bathtub.
“Haah…”
“You’ve been training continuously for days. Can’t you take a break?” Diana hovers above me, her concerned eyes fixed on me.
“It’s alright. I’m eager to try new things.”
“If you insist…”
“By the way, I have a question.”
“Yes, what is it?”
“Our souls merged, right? Does that mean we share our powers? And when you get a physical body, will our powers be divided?”
“Ahhh~! You’re quite adorable when you’re this focused.” Diana embraces me affectionately.
“So, what’s the answer?”
“It’s not as simple as that. Your soul is the dominant one after the integration, and mine is auxiliary. You have complete control while I support you from the sidelines. Think of it as me surrendering my powers to you. I can control a few powers, but not to the extent you can. The reason? Your soul is stronger. Instead of forcing a merge, I chose to be submissive and blend our souls. Souls are complex, even in Avalon, no one fully comprehends their nature.”
“I understand now… I thought we’d get to have some fun.”
“Naughty fun, perhaps? Fufufu~”
“And that too…”
I clammed up after her last statement. During these days, Diana came to know me well, which frightened me. She quickly picked up on my habits and other things, probably due to our connection. It’s a possibility, so I can only speculate for now.
Additionally, every morning, she would often wear a dejected expression when I saw her first thing. The reason? She wouldn’t tell me and simply said, “I need to learn a lot of things and satisfy you…” Then she would storm off, entering my mind—I don’t know what’s going on in her head. It’s been like this ever since I started living here; I’ve had a constant feeling of horniness all day for some reason, but also filled with energy.
Afterward, I dried myself off and wrapped a towel around my lower body. It’s only been a week, but I’ve noticed significant changes in my body. I’ve grown taller, increasing by 2 cm since last week, from 165.34 to 167.56. Yes, I even have a height measuring chart in my own bathroom—that’s how obsessed I am with my height.
What’s more, my pale white hair has undergone some changes. There are now darkish purple streaks mixed with my white hair. At first, I thought it was due to the shampoo. However, Diana explained that it was because of our merged souls. Honestly, I’m not even mad about it; I actually like it.
As I got dressed, I chose my usual clothes and headed downstairs to have dinner. However, an unexpected guest caught my eye—the last person I wanted to meet right now. Lily, the elven princess of the Askar Kingdom, was sitting alongside Master Irene and Clara at the dining table.
“Claude, you’re here. Allow me to introduce you to Lily Blanch, who will be training with you from now on and essentially be your partner for the task I’m about to assign you next year. Since you two already know each other, take care of one another.” Master Irene said with a smile.
“Hello, Claude. Please take care of me from now on.” Lily stood up and bowed respectfully.
“… Excuse me, what?” I locked my gaze onto Master Irene.
“What? I accepted Lily as my disciple because she expressed a desire to surpass you. I thought this rivalry would be a better way for both of you to improve.”
That’s the most absurd thing I’ve ever heard. And, why are they allowing a murderer in—? Oh, wait…
“Is this payback, Master? I don’t know why you’ve been acting strangely these past days, but please, don’t play games with me…”
“What?! When did I act strangely towards you?”
“Aren’t you and Clara ignoring me these past few days?”
“A-A-Ah… W-Well…” Master Irene averted her gaze from me. “… Don’t worry about it.”
“Huh?! Why not?” I then turned my gaze to Clara, and she did the same as Master Irene.
Rubbing the bridge of my nose, I communicated with Diana.
‘Diana.’
‘Yes?’
‘Do you have any idea why they’re acting strangely?’
It took a while before Diana responded.
‘I-I have no clue, Claude…’
Suspicious…
“Sigh… So, why did you decide to bring the princess here, Master?”
Changing the topic, Master Irene returned to her usual demeanor. “Of course, you need companions.”
“Really…? How considerate of you, Master Irene…” I remarked with a hint of sarcasm.
“Yes, let’s eat now. You wouldn’t want cold food, right? Eat and get some rest because I need both of you to wake up early tomorrow for your lesson.”
“What?! You’re only teaching me now?! I’ve been here for a year, yet neither you nor Clara has taught me once! Where’s the fairness in that?”
“No-no, you haven’t grasped the essence of your sparring. If we focused on the basics, there’s a risk you’d become engrossed in that and miss out on honing your battle instincts and focus in combat. Simply swinging your sword a thousand times is the foundation of sword training.”
“I’ve been sparring with Clara without any prior knowledge of fighting, footwork, or stances. And every time, I end up getting thrown off. Clara doesn’t even correct me; she leaves me on the ground, gasping and groaning in pain—”
“Look at you now. You can analyze battles clearly, remain calm and collected, and engage directly because you’ve adapted.”
“But not perfectly.”
“True, but that doesn’t mean it’s not progress. Battle instincts can’t be honed solely by basic sword swings and stances. Focusing solely on perfection might lead you to overlook the importance of experience.”
“What about the crucial aspects of combat?”
“Have you learned from understanding Clara’s movements and reasoning behind them? If you hadn’t made progress, we would logically revert to basic training; however, that wasn’t necessary because you’ve shown improvement.”
“Yes…”
“Each time you sparred with Clara, you learned to use your keen eyes and decipher her straightforward yet intricate movements with clear intentions. As a result, you’ve been steadily improving over time. Isn’t that right, Clara?”
Clara nodded.
“Alright then, let’s eat and prepare for tomorrow’s lesson.”