Type-Moon, but the Gal Romance System

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The stone hall painted with bright red patterns looks a bit scary, but it's actually just smeared with fish blood.

The waves crashed against the rocks, echoing with a series of booms.

“You shouldn’t have come back,” Medusa said, sitting on the stone steps.

Even though she was wearing a blindfold, she could still accurately pinpoint Mochizuki Oboro's location.

Monsters often possess sensory abilities far exceeding those of humans: smell, hearing, and sight, each with its own unique characteristics.

Medusa was no different. Not to mention Mochizuki Oboro's unique temperament, the individual scent he remembered last night was enough to expose him completely.

More precisely, Mochizuki Oboro was already exposed while she was still rowing the boat.

“It’s my job to do things for money,” Mochizuki Oboro replied. “You can also choose to stop interfering with Livia’s fishing industry.”

Medusa's tone was slightly trembling: "So it's official business as soon as we meet... It seems human men really do have two faces. I thought you would say something else."

"?" Eri Se keenly sensed something was amiss.

Mochizuki Oboro answered frankly, "We can go to the capital of Livia together, as long as you promise me that you will no longer affect Livia's fishing industry."

With features comparable to a work of art, delicate porcelain-white skin radiating a lustrous glow, a swan-like noble temperament, and a perfect figure—this is the "beauty" of Medusa's appearance in Mochizuki Oboro's eyes.

For him alone, Medusa's allure surpassed that of Stheno and Euryale.

"...Let's just pretend I didn't say anything."

Medusa had initially thought that only her two older sisters were affected by the inexplicable aura emanating from Mochizuki Oboro, but now it seemed that she herself might be affected as well.

It was just a faint aura, yet it possessed an irresistible allure, almost like a captivating poison.

Eri's gaze shifted back and forth between the two, a series of questions surfacing in her mind.

What's going on? Shouldn't the master be the one being forced? Why does this conversation sound a bit strange?

Medusa wanted to speak again, but Stheno and Euryale had already come out of the stone hall.

“Come here, you disobedient little dog,” Euryale commanded.

But Wangyue remained motionless.

"It seems they already have a countermeasure... That's strange, I shouldn't be able to defend against the manipulation by Euryale and me."

Before this, Stheno had encountered some arrogant humans. Whether they were renowned magicians or famous warriors, none could withstand the goddess's gaze, not even exorcist Oboro Mochizuki.

However, nothing in this world is impossible.

"You have no reason to be stubborn anymore."

Mochizuki Oboro raised her hands to the side, making a friendly gesture without drawing her sword: "Medusa is no match for me, and your charms have lost their effect."

"Heh, so are you going to kill us here, hero?" Stheno gave a subtle smile.

Mochizuki Oboro shook her head: "I have a proposal."

Negotiation, in essence, is about using your cards to satisfy the common needs of both parties as much as possible.

"You want a life undisturbed by humans, and that's why you're affecting the fishing industry, isn't that right?"

Steno nodded slightly.

“But there is no longer an absolutely pure land in this world,” Euryale said. “Humans are like cockroaches that multiply infinitely, they can be found in every corner.”

Mochizuki Oboro chimed in, "In other words, if there were a truly peaceful place to live, you wouldn't mind moving away from here."

"Yes."

Wait, the topic is starting to get weird.

Having been with them for so long, Eri Sei knew very well the code of conduct for Mochizuki Oboro as an exorcist.

Monsters that disrupt production, endanger lives, and cannot be communicated with will be slain without hesitation by Mochizuki Oboro.

However, if a monster can be made harmless to humans through communication, Mochizuki Oboro will not eliminate it outright.

The current direction of the discussion is undoubtedly—

"Queen Mary will grant me a fiefdom. It's not a prosperous place; it's all mountains and forests, without even a small village. But it'll be quite good for you, won't it?" Mochizuki Oboro played his hand.

Euryale let out a "whoosh," her eyebrows drooping slightly, and a mocking smile appeared on her lips.

Medusa whispered, "I have no objection."

"What a disobedient little sister... but her thoughts are similar to mine."

Stheno pinched her chin and looked at Mochizuki Oboro: "To be honest, you are slightly lacking in beauty, but you possess a certain allure that I cannot understand."

"Thank you for the compliment?" Mochizuki Oboro tilted her head. "Can I take this as a successful negotiation?"

"Before that, you'll have to pay a much higher price. To attract the goddess's attention, you'll have to dedicate your entire life—you understand?"

Stheno's words were gentle and moving, like sweet honey, or pure poison.

……

Eri Se didn't understand at all.

Medusa, the banshee who destroyed the fishing industry in Leviathan, actually had two older sisters in the form of young girls, and all three of them were interested in their master.

What is this?

Monsters should seek out monsters! Humans should seek out humans! Isn't this the truth of nature?!

The wind at the beach was cold, but Erise's heart was even colder.

"And then there's Shuten-dōji and Lilith. Once I've rendered them harmless too, I can retire." Mochizuki Oboro stretched lazily on his horse.

"Master, you wouldn't..."

"Of course not. The fief is just a bonus; I'm not going to live there. Once I get my payment, I can be a vulgar rich man in the capital."

"This, this is it."

Erise looked away somewhat flusteredly.

It's said that a girl's mind is hard to guess, but Eri's defenses are as tight as a sheet of paper.

In the real world outside the simulation game, Mochizuki Oboro has always been the one being suppressed by Erise. Now that the roles have reversed and she has become the master, of course she has to make fun of her.

"Do you want to come along? I'll definitely need a servant after I get my paycheck," Mochizuki Oboro teased.

Eri asked realistically, "How much is your monthly salary?"

"3000 QP".

"Three thousand? That's barely enough to rent a toilet in the capital, isn't it?"

"Then it'll be 6000 QP. Any higher and you'll have to take on some extra work."

Erise lowered her gaze and replied softly, "It's not impossible. What kind of job is it?"

"Part-time cleaning job."

"..."

Is this so disrespectful to a young girl's heart?

Eri raised her head, somewhat annoyed: "Be serious."

"Butler, is this alright now?" Mochizuki Oboro feigned a helpless attitude.

"That's more like it." Erise calmed down a bit.

After finishing this deal, I'll retire to the capital. What a perfect and typical goal!

Medusa and the other two's demands were easily met, but the rest were a bit more troublesome.

Shuten-dōji was a habitual plunderer of caravans and had nothing to do with being kind.

The leader of the demons, a vicious monster who, according to rumors, even possesses dragon blood. Although he has never committed murder, he is not an easy target to deal with.

Lilith blocked the main traffic artery, essentially turning a one-way street into a complete ban on traffic.

All that is known is that she is a witch born in the wilderness, who can summon gales and stir up sandstorms.

So, which one should we choose first?

Chapter 8 Shuten-dōji

After resolving the Gorgon sisters' problem, you set off to find Shuten-dōji.

[Oni are a special type of demon, appearing eighty years ago during the celestial conjunction. The most outstanding oni possess immense strength and advanced intelligence; Shuten-dōji is one of them.]

Mount Ōe, located on the border between the Kingdom of Rivia and its neighboring countries, is a paradise for oni. Using your extensive knowledge of monsters, you quickly found a clue.

A lush, dense forest.

Sunlight struggled to penetrate the trees, casting distorted, circular rays that left behind mottled circles of light.

Mochizuki Oboro and Erise leaned against a tree, listening intently to the sounds coming from not far away.

"Report it," came the childish voice.

The reply came immediately: "They robbed the whole village of toys and pillows today!"

Mochizuki Oboro was speechless. After all, it was a lighthearted visual novel; if it were a more mainstream work, these demons would definitely be committing murder, arson, and plunder.

"Let me see... Ah, this is interesting!"

It's the sound of a rattle drum.

Eri lowered her voice and whispered in Mochizuki Oboro's ear, "Are these demons mentally challenged?"

“Not many monsters have normal intelligence,” Mochizuki Oboro replied. “There are tens of thousands of monsters in the world, but only about a hundred can communicate and understand each other.”

The ghosts not far away were still having a party, dancing around the bonfire.

The leader of the demons, who had two horns on his head, was lazily drinking wine, with his sword, which served as his weapon, lying aside.

However, when Eri saw the leader's face, she couldn't help but complain, "Master, did you rummage into some kind of den of young girls?"

—The form of this demon leader is somewhere between a young girl and a teenage girl, making it difficult to define.

Arrogant, naive, dangerous, and cute would also be fine.

Mochizuki Oboro and Eri waited patiently until the banquet ended. Only after all the demons had left did the two leisurely get up.

Perhaps because she had been squatting for too long, or perhaps due to some other factors, Eri was not very steady on her feet and was swaying unsteadily.

Mochizuki Oboro reached out to support Erise, preventing her from falling directly onto him.

Eri didn't pay much attention, and after thanking them, she began to analyze the current situation:

"According to the conversation among those demons, besides Shuten-dōji, that guy named Ibaraki-dōji is also very strong and is a threat not to be underestimated."

Finally, Eri couldn't help but remark, "First the Medusa sisters, and now Shuten-dōji and Ibaraki-dōji... Do all these monsters come in groups?"

“Lilith probably has no companions,” Mochizuki Oboro guessed, “but she might not be easier to deal with than Medusa and this Shuten-dōji.”

Eri felt a headache coming on when she thought about dealing with Shuten-dōji: "With so many subordinates, barging in directly won't work."

Exorcists are more like specialized individual combat units that specialize in fighting demons. Although they have high individual combat capabilities, they are still mortals after all, and it is too difficult for them to directly face dozens or even hundreds of enemies.

There are probably far more than a few hundred demons in Mount Ooe. If Mochizuki Oboro were to barge in directly, she would most likely be defeated and have her CG retracted.

"We should gather intelligence first. It would be feasible to take action directly when Shuten-dōji or Ibaraki-dōji are alone, but once they are out of control, there is no guarantee that it won't lead to an even bigger riot."

Eri nodded in agreement.

There is a type of insectoid monster called Qiqimo that is like this. After suddenly losing its queen, both worker insects and army insects will go berserk due to the loss of command.

The demon is much more intelligent than Qiqimo, but it is violent by nature. Without the restraint of its leader, it may cause even greater destruction to the surrounding towns.

"I think so too... although Ibaraki is basically in charge of management."

when? !

Eri reflexively drew her one-handed sword and looked nervously toward the source of the sound.

Short, dark purple hair, sharp demon horns, and light, flowing clothing.

Shuten-dōji cast a glance at Mochizuki Oboro: "You noticed me a long time ago, didn't you?"

"Huh?" Eri was stunned.