My Gift Is “Beauty”. I Think It’s Useless, but It Seems to Be an S-Rank Gift With the Strongest Buff Effect for Beautiful Girls - Chapter 43.1.2: Repayment and Salvation (5)

Chapter 43.1.2: Repayment and Salvation (5)

He created another water dragon, far different from before.

“I call it Yamata no Orochi… how’s this?”

Yamata no Orochi, the eight-headed monster of Japanese myth.

But Ryui’s water dragons numbered at least thirty.

“Go, Yamata no Orochi!”

They might have scattered before, but not this many. Thirty water dragons attacked Asumi at once.

Asumi didn’t move.

She didn’t need to.

“—’Reflect’.”

Instantly, the thirty water dragons reversed direction, their speed and power doubled, attacking Ryui.

“What—no way that’s allowed—guhaa!?”

Ryui, overwhelmed by his own doubled attack, was swallowed and ravaged by the water torrent. When it stopped, he lay unconscious in a puddle.

“Abah…”

A brief silence followed.

“Is it… over?”

Hibiki whispered.

“Looks like it… haha, Asumi… you’re incredible…”

Hiroyo was moved by Asumi’s strength.

Her overwhelming, protagonist-like power was that of the ultimate hero, inspiring awe in an aspiring adventurer.

“—’Good Sleep’.”

For safety, Asumi cast a sleep spell on the five unconscious foes, ensuring a pleasant rest.

“‘Camouflage’—release. Takanashi-senpai…”

Hiroyo and the others became visible.

They thanked Asumi, confirmed Kirino’s safety, and the five headed into the factory.

“—Kyaaaa!?”

Inside, Fuyutsuki, freed from her restraints, sat alone on the chair.

Seeing the five in their bizarre animal masks, she screamed.

It wasn’t normal. Five figures in strange masks approached her.

Without knowing their identities, their appearance alone was terrifying.

“Oh… forgot about the masks—Fuyutsuki-san! It’s me! Takanashi Hiroyo!”

“Huh…?”

Hiroyo removed his red shark mask, revealing his face.

“Ah… ah…”

Seeing Hiroyo’s face, tears welled in Fuyutsuki’s eyes.

What was this emotion?

For some reason, seeing Hiroyo’s face made tears flow.

Was it because his help kept her unharmed?

Or because he seemed like a hero who saved her in her dire moment?

Either way, Fuyutsuki felt safe, her tension released, and her legs gave out.

“Fuyutsuki-san!”

Hiroyo ran, catching her shoulders as she nearly fell from the chair.

“Hiroyo-kun… I… I…”

“It was scary, wasn’t it? I’m glad you’re safe… leave the rest to us. Just sit for now. Look—it’s all of us.”

Hibiki and the others removed their masks, smiling at Fuyutsuki.

“Ah… everyone… not only did you save Asumi-san, but me too…”

Fuyutsuki felt grateful for this encounter.

If she hadn’t appraised Hiroyo back then, this connection might not have formed.

If she hadn’t appraised Asumi, a prior acquaintance, her Gift might never have been used or remembered.

So Fuyutsuki thanked Hiroyo—and Hibiki and the others.

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What happened afterward.

The adventurers led by Kuramoto Ryui, leader of the Water Dragon Guild, were arrested.

Fuyutsuki reported to the police and the Adventurers’ Guild herself, leading to their arrest and the guild’s dissolution.

This was a private matter.

Thus, Fuyutsuki didn’t tell the police everything.

Especially about the black goat girl, as Hiroyo and the others requested secrecy. So, Kirino took credit for the feat.

As a result, Kirino’s strength was revealed to her grandfather, Genroku Hyoudou, president of the Adventurers’ Guild Association, and her father, Isori Hyoudou, president of Dungeon Guild Co., Ltd. Kirino herself was about to reveal her identity—to register as an adventurer.

The trickiest issue was the “Dungeon Core.”

Asumi’s “Silence” Gift prevented Ryui and his men from speaking about it. Only the six present knew of it.

Items found in dungeons belonged to their finders. Since it was no longer in Ryui’s possession, Hiroyo and the others owned it.

Fuyutsuki entrusted the “Dungeon Core” to Hiroyo and the others.

She considered handing it to the guild for safekeeping, but someone might attack the Adventurers’ Guild to steal it.

Ultimately, they stored it in the alternate dimension of Asumi’s “Storage” Gift, the safest option.

One week after the incident.

September arrived, and the temperature began to drop.

Fuyutsuki returned to her job at the Adventurers’ Guild. As a victim, she took a few days off before resuming.

On this Saturday.

Fuyutsuki visited a certain house.

Hibiki greeted her when she rang the intercom.

“Fuyutsuki-san, come in, come in!”

“Excuse me.”

In the room she was led to, Hiroyo, Koharu, and Kirino waited.

“The room isn’t that big… but the bed is a bit spacious.”

“Yes…”

This day was for what they planned a week ago—to show off Fuyutsuki’s improved skin.

“Now then…”

Under the four’s gazes, Fuyutsuki slowly undressed to her underwear.

Hibiki and Koharu were shocked at her massive breasts, but Hiroyo, who had seen them before, and Kirino, whose mother had similar ones, stayed calm.

Even so, Fuyutsuki, already beautiful, became even more stunning, flawless from head to toe.

“Once again… thank you, everyone. Hibiki-san, thank you for lending such a wonderful boyfriend…”

“Come on, Fuyutsuki-san, you’re too formal! Let’s talk more casually!”

“I think calling you by name is casual enough…”

Even with younger people, Fuyutsuki remained polite.

This was natural for her Adventurers’ Guild job, appraising various people—a kind of occupational habit.

“Then I’ll call you Saori-chan in private!”

“That’s fine.”

“I’ll do the same.”

“I’ll follow suit.”

“I… can’t quite do that yet.”

Even Kirino, initially hesitant, grew comfortable with first names, but Hiroyo didn’t change.

“You won’t call me that, Hiroyo-kun?”

“Come on, Hiroyo!”

“N-No… she’s older, you know? It feels too bold.”

“You’ve done it with her multiple times, and you say that?”

“Ugh… Hibiki, you leave me speechless.”

Usually, Hibiki suggested treatments, but this time, Hiroyo wanted to repay Fuyutsuki.

Treatments often led to intimate acts.

The magnanimous God Hibiki, who allowed it, held authority over him.

“Then… Saori-san…”

“Yes…”

Calling her by name, Saori’s face flushed slightly.

There was another reason for gathering today.

Meeting at home, not outside, meant one thing—

“Let’s strip.”

At Hibiki’s word, everyone began undressing to their underwear.

“I… this is my first time with so many people…”

“Saori-chan, leave it to us! Hiroyo will probably be the most exhausted, but he’s built up stamina lately!”

“H-Huh…”

Today, it was all five together.

Could Hiroyo’s lower half endure?

Hiroyo had no veto power.

With Hibiki, the boss and god, leading, they unleashed pent-up weekday desires over the weekend.

They did so on weekdays too, but time was short.

Weekends allowed them to start in the morning if they wanted.

So—

“Today, we’ll make Saori-chan feel good!”

They laid Saori on the bed, and the other four leaned close to her body—

Several hours later.

A thick mix of sweat and sensual scents filled the room.

The five lay sprawled on the bed or floor, exhausted, when Hiroyo muttered.

“I… learned it.”

Even Hibiki and the others, usually more reactive, were too worn out to respond strongly. But they were curious.

“What’d you learn?”

Hibiki asked, nestled in Hiroyo’s right arm.

The skill Hiroyo spoke of—

“—’Sensitivity Improvement’.”

It was a skill to cure insensitivity.