Returnee from Another World - Chapter 47 - Violent Impulse

Chapter 47 – Violent Impulse

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“I don’t get all the complicated stuff, but basically, these old geezers are your underlings, Sienna, so I shouldn’t touch them even if they piss me off, right?” Higuchi Yukari said.

After our earlier encounter, we resumed having sex, and Yukari eagerly accepted me finishing inside her. I barely moved, letting her take the lead. Given the circumstances, I couldn’t exactly savor her body slowly. Still, Yukari was completely lost in the pleasure of sex, her face flushed with an infatuated expression, like a girl smitten with her first love. It wasn’t just the sex—letting her feed on my blood afterward probably played a part.

I made sure to tell her not to drink from anyone else. Normally, vampires don’t switch partners casually once they’ve chosen one. The women I experimented with never tried feeding from others either, so it likely wasn’t an issue, but I said it just to be safe.

The real problem is the personality shift that comes with becoming a Lesser Vampire. Her temperament’s grown more ferocious. Even as a Lesser species, a vampire’s power is overwhelming—five seasoned adventurers from that world would struggle to take one down. Their blood restructures the body, granting extraordinary physical abilities and partial regeneration. No ordinary human could handle her. Releasing such a dangerous being into Japan’s peaceful society leaves me uneasy.

How well can I control her? Yukari’s aura is dominated by [Joy]’s green, [Love]’s pink, and [Trust]’s white. Based on her aura and behavior, she seems likely to obey if I’m firm. But the issue is her lack of awareness about being a Lesser Vampire. Or maybe she just doesn’t grasp what a vampire is. She seems to think being my “kin” is like being family, not fully understanding the implications.

“She’s really going to obey now? She still seems like a cocky brat to me,” Nishikuse Eishin said.

“Huh? Got a problem with me?” Yukari snapped.

“Of course I do! Calling us old geezers? Keibun and I are still in our forties!” Nishikuse retorted.

“That’s plenty old. You think you’re young with that greasy face and beer belly?” Yukari shot back.

Right in front of me, Yukari and Nishikuse Eishin started arguing. Having calmed Yukari down, I brought her up from the basement to the main hall’s guest room, where we faced Nishikuse, Higashikawa Keibun, and Miki again.

“Yukari-san, I told you to behave. And Nishikuse-san, don’t misunderstand—Yukari only listens to me,” I said.

“But from her attitude, it doesn’t seem like she’s obeying even you, Sienna-sama,” Nishikuse said.

“She’s promised not to leak anything about Miki or what happened here today, so you can relax. Right, Yukari-san?” I said.

“Yeah, Sienna asked me to keep quiet, and I’ll stick to that. But I don’t have to kiss up to these geezers, do I?” Yukari said.

“No, I’m not asking that. For now, I just want today’s events forgotten, and then there’s Miki’s issue,” I said.

“She insists on staying. It’s a shame, but I’ll let her go,” Yukari said.

“Sorry for being selfish, Yukari-san,” Miki said.

Yukari spoke casually, but she’s likely lost her attachment to Miki. She’s probably rationalizing it as “giving up” to make sense of it. Her clothes, torn and half-covered in blood, don’t seem to bother her at all. Becoming a Lesser Vampire has clearly altered her emotions.

“Hm. If that’s the case, I’m fine with it. I’ll overlook her rude mouth too. You okay with that, Eishin?” Higashikawa said.

“You’re really giving up on Miki?” Nishikuse asked.

“Yeah. Honestly, I didn’t expect her to fall for an old geezer like you, but if that’s how it is, do what you want,” Yukari said.

“Tch… fine. I’ll put up with this loudmouthed chick,” Nishikuse said.

“It’s for your own good. If Yukari-san attacked you now, she’d snap your neck in an instant,” I said.

“Her? No way. Sure, she’s a bit violent, but I’m not scared of some delinquent girl. I was a judo champ in school,” Higashikawa boasted.

“Against a normal woman, maybe. But I told you—she’s no longer human. She looks the same, but inside, she’s something else entirely,” I said.

“You mean that devil transformation thing?” Higashikawa asked, his expression skeptical.

Despite witnessing supernatural events and Yukari’s severed body regenerating right before his eyes, Higashikawa still doubted me. I was almost exasperated.

“Believe what you want, but don’t blame me for the consequences,” I said.

“I’m not doubting you, Sienna-sama…” Higashikawa trailed off.

“Also, I may have Yukari-san act as my intermediary in the future, so be prepared for that,” I said.

“Her?” Nishikuse said.

“Yes. I can’t always come here myself. Is there a problem?” I asked.

“No, just… can you really trust her that much?” Nishikuse said.

“No issue at all,” I said.

I spoke confidently, but I didn’t fully trust Yukari either. That’s why I’m testing her with these two. If she ever broke free from my control and went berserk, it’d be better for these scumbags to take the hit than innocent people.

“Still, Yukari-san, try not to lose your cool. You felt that monstrous strength earlier. If you use it recklessly, you could kill someone,” I said.

“Yeah, I get it… or at least, I think I do,” Yukari said.

To make Yukari understand her new nature, I let her tear apart furniture in the basement. She can control her strength to some extent, so it shouldn’t disrupt daily life unless she loses herself in a rampage. Hopefully, that won’t happen.

“By the way, Higashikawa-san, how’s the rumor about the holy medicine spreading?” I asked.

“Oh, everything’s going smoothly. We’ve shown its effects to select believers a few times. Of course, as you instructed, Sienna-sama, we’re being cautious. With such divine miracles, no one would dare doubt the great god,” Higashikawa said.

“Good,” I said.

“And as you ordered, we’ve included prayers to Vepar-sama during services. But we’ve used up the holy medicine you gave us. If possible, we’d like more,” Higashikawa said.

What I gave them was the leftover Healing Potion from treating Nishikuse’s wounds—not much to begin with. He claims they’re being cautious, yet they’ve burned through it all? His story doesn’t quite add up.

Whatever. I’m not giving it away for free. Small amounts shouldn’t be an issue.

“I’ll sell you a vial for three million yen,” I said.

“What? You’re charging us?” Higashikawa said.

“Of course. What, did you think I’m running a charity?” I said.

I don’t know if three million yen per vial is fair. Healing Potions are useless to me, and unlike the Poison of Muleduel, I’ve got tons stored in my Dimensional Storage. Honestly, I could sell them dirt cheap, but hoarding them is pointless. Might as well offload them to these guys.

In this world, they’re unlikely to be used for stab wounds, but regenerating lost limbs could create demand. As a divine miracle, the visual impact is huge—perfect for recruiting believers. But regenerating limbs requires multiple vials. The price isn’t about the potion’s value—it’s set high to keep it out of reach for most. I don’t want it circulating too easily.

“I thought the eight million yen you took from the temple was for that,” Higashikawa said.

“That was compensation for Nishikuse-san meddling with Vepar’s offering, as I explained. You’re just playing dumb, aren’t you?” I said.

“No, no, of course not. Three million yen per vial, huh? If it can work divine miracles, it’s a bargain…” Higashikawa said.

“I told you before—one vial isn’t enough to fix a missing limb,” I said.

“Yes, I know. The larger the missing part, the more medicine needed, right?” Higashikawa said.

“Exactly. And it takes considerable time to fully heal,” I said.

“Sorry, Sienna-sama… what about the other medicine?” Nishikuse asked.

He’s definitely asking about the Aphrodisiac. I’m practically a drug dealer now, but I’m not ready to sell that.

“That was a reward for serving Vepar well. If you want more, keep being loyal servants,” I said.

“Of course! As you can see from this ring, I’m devoted to Vepar-sama. So, when can I get some…?” Nishikuse said, holding out his hand to show off the now-useless Oath Ring.

Yukari, who’d been listening with disinterest, twitched briefly at his gesture but said nothing. She’s curious about me but not the conversation. I plan to drill instructions into her later when we’re alone, so her silence is appreciated for now.

“Fine. Have Takagi prepare the cash. Can you spare ten vials for now?” Higashikawa asked.

“Ten vials at once? Two or three should be enough for believer performances. I can guess you’re planning to use it for limb regeneration, but who’s the target?” I asked.

“Well, recently, we made a connection with an influential politician. I heard his daughter has a leg disability,” Higashikawa said.

“I see. Connecting with politicians or police could be useful, but showing miracles to non-believers risks causing a stir. How will you take responsibility if that happens?” I asked.

“I’m being very cautious, I assure you. The politician is Seichirou Kusunoki, a prefectural assemblyman from the ○○ Party. Have you heard of him?” Higashikawa said.

Hearing that name again stopped me cold. I’d just heard it at the hospital where Sayaka’s daughter, Kaede, was admitted.

“Seichirou Kusunoki…?” I said.

“Yes. He’s got some personal issues, so he won’t talk. I think he’s a good candidate to sell the medicine to discreetly. It’ll put him in our debt,” Higashikawa said.

“What issues?” I asked.

“His brother caused an accident recently. One of our believers happened to witness it. Later, Kusunoki’s agent approached the believer, asking them to tell the police what they saw. I mediated and settled the matter,” Higashikawa said.

“It sounds like you coerced false testimony. If the believer was just reporting what they saw, they wouldn’t need to consult you, right?” I said.

“I’m a man of faith. I’d never force false testimony. But anyone can make mistakes. The believer was shaken by the tragic accident and might’ve mixed up which light was green. They weren’t confident in their memory, so I just encouraged them to recall it clearly,” Higashikawa said.

Hearing this, a wave of anger surged from deep within me. But I’m not the type to get righteous for others. Why this dark emotion welled up, I couldn’t explain.

“I understand,” I said.

“Then—” Higashikawa started.

“No. Based on what you’ve said, you should hold off,” I said.

“Why? I thought I was following your orders, Sienna-sama,” Higashikawa said.

“Keibun, drop it. If Sienna-sama says stop, we stop. There are plenty of other ways to make money,” Nishikuse said.

“I suppose…” Higashikawa muttered.

He looked dissatisfied, like he wanted to argue, but my stern expression silenced him.

Still, I couldn’t explain where this sudden anger came from.