Jobless Rising! ~I’ve Become a NEET. I Acquired Lewd Skills and Lived a Life of Sex in the Other World and in Japan. Before I Knew it, I Was Impregnating A Harem of Ladies?!~

Chapter 39: Those Who Confront Demons Since Ancient Times: The Tényōshū

“Thank you… for saving me. I figured I should at least say that.”

“No, it’s…”

The fact that I’d shown a super intense vibrator to a girl in a fancy elite academy uniform made even me feel a bit embarrassed.

Well, let’s just say it was a learning experience for her future… Yeah, probably not.

“Let me introduce myself properly. I’m Schwarz Hafen… Minato Kokuryouin.”

“Oh, I’m Ebikani Mocchii, or rather, Kougou Touya. Nice to meet you.”

I see, “Black Harbor”… so that’s where Minato Kokuryouin comes from. Man, this girl is insanely cute…!

Her glossy black hair, with straight bangs and neatly trimmed ends, gives off total old-school refined lady vibes. And that fierce look in her eyes? Totally my type…! Nice…!

While I was staring at Minato-chan, Cui piped up from atop my head.

‘Minato Kokuryouin. 156 cm, C-cup. No sexual experience, front or back, no kissing, no masturbation, and obviously zero orgasms. Current pregnancy probability: 4–25%. Pretty high.’

What a perfect rundown…! As always, I’m jealous of Cui’s ability to read erotic stats…!

“Um…”

I was about to bring up the money when Minato-chan gave me a probing look.

“Kougou Touya… Just who are you?”

“…Huh?”

“You fought Harakara barehanded…! And shattered the armor he manifested with his Demon Eye Technique…! Are you a demon too!? But… I don’t sense any demonic energy…?”

This is… yeah, we’re both clueless about each other’s deal! And she seems to know something about demons.

‘What a woman…! Hey, Touya, let’s bang her.’

I wanna bang her too! But this bird’s ideas are as wild as ever!

Even if I want to eventually, we should probably exchange info first.

“Uh, look, to be honest, I only just learned about demons today.”

“No way!?”

“It’s true! When that guy started putting on armor out of nowhere, I was shocked.”

“No way!?”

“It’s true, I swear!”

All she says is “No way!?” to everything!

“I just came here to talk to you. I had no idea a guy like that would show up.”

“…I’m sorry for dragging you into this. I didn’t mean to involve a civilian… or are you one? Anyway, I didn’t intend to get you caught up in my clan’s duties.”

“Clan’s… duties?”

“You really don’t know anything, do you? Fine. Since you’re already involved… I’ll tell you.”

She’s been a bit high-and-mighty this whole time. Is that just her personality, or is it some innate noble air that comes with being a refined lady?

Either way, Minato-chan’s story was pretty intriguing.

“The demon-exorcising clan… the Tényōshū.”

“Yes. And the current head of the Tényōshū is my father.”

Apparently, Japan has been plagued by demonic energy since ancient times. It can infiltrate people’s hearts, causing major incidents.

“And those highly compatible with it, if exposed to demonic energy for too long or triggered by great despair or desire, can transform into demons.”

“So that’s what Harakara meant by being a former human…”

The Tényōshū has been exorcising this demonic energy for ages, dating back to the Heian period.

“They were formed as the enforcement arm of the Yin-Yang Bureau back then. That was the Tényōshū’s origin.”

“Whoa…”

Over their long history, the Tényōshū eventually became independent from the government.

But the clan still passes down special training methods, and now they make a living exorcising demons and protecting politicians.

“From childhood, the Tényōshū train to absorb demonic energy into themselves.”

“What!? Isn’t that dangerous!?”

“It is. Some can’t handle the demonic energy and never recover.”

But this training also serves to sort out those with potential from those without.

Those with talent learn to wield the absorbed demonic energy as a power called Kyo-shin energy

“Kyo-shin energy, huh…”

“It’s just another name for demonic energy, really. But mastering Kyo-shin energy enhances physical abilities and allows you to activate Kyo-shin techniques.”

To think that on Earth… no, in Japan, there are demons and people fighting them…

Apparently, people corrupted by demonic energy are ranked by strength.

“When Harakara gets serious, he’s a Gōki (轟鬼, ごうき, Roaring Demon), the third-highest rank.”

“Huh…”

Serious… that’s when he donned that full-body armor, right? Cui did say he was bad news.

If I hadn’t unlocked Cui-os and manifested the strongest vibrator, I might’ve been in real trouble.

(Still, my mind didn’t waver much… Guess it’s tied to my contract with Cui…)

Even when swords were pointed at me in the other world, I stopped panicking. Is this what becoming a hero means…?

Well, as long as I can live my fantasy sex life with erotic skills, I’m good!

“Oh, right, he mentioned something about a Demon Eye Technique…”

“Demons ranked Hakuki (白鬼, はくき, White Demon) or higher can all use Demon Eye Techniques. Each demon’s technique has a unique effect.”

I don’t get the ranks, but whatever, it’s not my problem.

“So, I get the gist. Demons exist, and there’ve been people fighting them with weird powers since forever.”

“Yes. And those weird powers… Kyo-shin techniques are boosted by the power in the stones you’re selling.”

“…Huh?”

Since childhood, Minato trained to sense demonic energy, so she can also detect it in objects. One day, she sensed an uncanny power in the three stones I listed.

“It’s one-time-use, but… with the power in those stones, Kyo-shin techniques can be amplified several times over. Tell me, what are those stones? Where did you get them? Did you know they had special powers when you listed them?”

Oh, now I’m the one getting grilled.

But using magic-infused stones to boost Kyo-shin techniques… Maybe demonic energy and magic have high compatibility?

“To be honest, I knew the stones had special powers.”

“I knew it…”

I pulled out a box from my pocket and handed it to Minato. She immediately checked the contents.

“…! Incredible power…! Where did you get these…!? Are there more…!?”

Minato leaned in close with a sharp look. Man, she’s gorgeous…! So my type…!

“Where I got them… is kinda hard to explain. But I can get more, though it’ll take time.”

“You won’t tell me easily… is that it? Pretty bold, acting like that in front of Minato Kokuryouin of the Tényōshū.”

I didn’t say I wouldn’t tell her, and I could, but I gotta keep Cui’s erotic skills under wraps…! She’d think I’m a total pervert…! Well, I kinda am!

“Fine. I owe you, so… let’s get the payment done first.”

With that, Minato pulled out her smartphone and showed me a QR code for an SNS app.

“…Huh?”

“What are you doing? We’re exchanging contact info so you can send me your account details. I’ll transfer the money now.”

“Oh, right…”

I scanned the QR code with my phone’s camera and opened the app. Her icon popped up, staring straight at me like a passport photo.

I sent my account info via message, throwing in a dog-and-cat-handshake sticker for good measure.

“…I’ve transferred the money to the account.”

“Let’s see… Yup, exactly 200,000 yen! Thanks!”

“And one more thing. Quit your job and start sorting out your affairs.”

“Yeah… Wait, what!?”

I almost let that slide…! What’s she talking about!?

“You’ve already stepped into our world. From now on, you’ll fight demons as a member of the Tényōshū… no, as my personal apprentice.”

“Wait, wait, wait, wait! What are you saying?”

“Touya, do you have a girlfriend?”

There’s no flow to this conversation…!

“Nope! And what’s this about being your apprentice!?”

“…So, you don’t. Good. This is dangerous work; you could die any day. Have fun if you want, but don’t get serious with a civilian woman.”

“Are you listening to me!?”

Why am I being roped into fighting demons!? I’ve got an exciting fantasy sex life waiting…!

Being the sidekick to a beautiful ojou-sama like Minato-chan is tempting, but no matter how good the offer, I…

“Even as an apprentice, you’ll be on the front lines. Starting salary is 6 million yen, and if you climb the ranks, over 20 million isn’t impossible.”

“I’m in!!”

Before I knew it, I was bowing to the black-haired beauty in front of me.