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"Really?" Tsukumo Yuki asked, twirling her hair around her finger, a shy edge to her voice. It was her usual line, but she hadn't expected Yuto to reply so confidently.
'Could it be… he's into me?' she wondered, her heart skipping a beat. She'd never dated before, and now her fair face flushed faintly under the soft morning light, highlighting her sharp features with a warm glow.
Yuto took in her figure, outlined by the sunlight. She had a striking build; curves where they mattered, a balanced frame that caught the eye without effort. Her chest carried a noticeable weight, adding to her charm.
"If you've got some time, how about a date?" Yuto said smoothly, his words catching the inexperienced Yuki off guard. Her eyes softened, as her pulse quickened.
With his sharp looks and an almost otherworldly presence, Yuto had a magnetic pull, like some divine figure stepping into the mundane world.
After setting up the date with Tsukumo Yuki, Yuto grabbed the Prison Realm he'd taken from Kenjaku and headed to a quiet spot. He needed to have a word with Gojo Satoru.
He'd wiped out the heads of the three great families, and Gojo, as the head of his clan, wouldn't let that slide. Rather than wait for trouble, Yuto decided to face it head-on and settle things fast.
...
Half an hour later, he stepped out of the forest, his face blank and behind him was a tired Gojo with slumped shoulders.
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[Calculating rewards…]
[Host has completed the second chapter; defeated the King of Curses, Sukuna.]
[Rewards: 30 Saint Quartz, 2 World Key Fragments, Special Craft Essence "King of Curses"]
"Not bad," Yuto muttered, sprawled across the plush bed in his villa a few days later, flipping through his inventory with a spark of interest.
The Shibuya Incident had been a win. He'd taken down Sukuna, Kenjaku, and anyone else stirring up chaos. Plus, he'd finally cleared the second chapter after it had stalled for so long. The 30 Saint Quartz meant a solid ten-pull summon, and the World Key Fragments? Those opened a door to another world, no need to fork over 5000 Mana Prisms.
Feeling good, he tapped on the "King of Curses" Craft Essence to check it out.
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[4-Star Craft Essence: King of Curses]
Description: In the crowded streets of Shibuya, a curse user from a thousand years past and the vilest king rose again. Flames swallowed the scene in an instant, faces twisted with rage and hate. In the chaos, a young man waded through the darkness, building his throne with steel and blood.
[Effect]: When facing evil-aligned beings, damage increases by 20%, with an edge that unnerves them mentally.
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"Nice," Yuto thought, grinning at the artwork despite the so-so effect. The system had captured his Shibuya showdown perfectly; him in silver armor forged from the Shield of Aigis, swinging a scythe against Sukuna.
Even with his thick skin, he felt a little sheepish. He grabbed his iced cola from the bedside, took a sip, and glanced around the cluttered room.
Last night had been fun. He'd dragged the oni girl, Kiryuin Kaede and Yukino Yukinoshita into a deep dive on magecraft mysteries. Now she was out cold beside him, lost in a peaceful sleep.
Post-battle downtime always eased his mind. In this calm moment, Yuto figured it was time to test his luck with a summon.
He pulled up the summoning screen and hit start.
A hum filled the air, grand and hymn-like, as the blue circle flared to life. Cards shot out one by one.
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[Item List]
[Rune Stones x2]: Stones etched with Rune magecraft. Once you've mastered all 24 runes, there's nothing more to learn here.
Current runes learned: 10
[Azoth Sword x1]: The famous teacher-slaying blade. Blame Tokiomi—he paid the price for it.
[Lion Plush x1]: A Craft Essence that works well against sword-wielding women. Girls with Artoria's face fall for it easily too.
[Self-Geis Scroll x1]: A potent spell that binds the soul. Sign the contract, and no one can break free or dodge its hold.
[Fantastical Species x1]: A catch-all for legendary creatures from myths worldwide. They're rare, even in the magecraft world. This time, you get the power of Zeus's divine bulls from Olympus, wrapped in thunder that rumbles the air.
[Rin's Pendant]: A Tohsaka family heirloom, a top-tier gem packed with generations of their mana. Works wonders on girls with Tohsaka's face.
[Spiritron Fragments: Nero Claudius (Saber) x2]
[Spiritron Fragment: Heracles x1]
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"The notes are getting sassier," Yuto thought, scratching his head at the playful descriptions.
This haul wasn't bad. The Self-Geis Scroll stood out. It was stronger than the Book of the False Attendant, which was just a deal with no force behind it. This could turn someone into a loyal servant.
"Wish I'd pulled more of these," he sighed, tucking it away.
He scanned the rest. The Rune Stones bumped his rune count up by two, edging him closer to mastery. The Azoth Sword was more for laughs, its combat effect is average.
Yuto smirked as he set it next to Rin's Pendant.
The Fantastical Species card was solid, handing him the thunder-packed strength of Zeus's bulls, a step up from the Pegasus speed boost last time.
Then the Spiritron Fragments. Nero, his only Servant so far, hit max level with her two pieces. She could hold her Bride form longer now, thanks to her Emperor Privilege skill, something Yuto enjoyed for reasons beyond just fighting.
Ten seconds later, the Heracles fragment kicked in. As Zeus's son and Greece's greatest hero, his raw power flooded Yuto's body.
He rolled off the bed and swung his arm lightly. The air cracked with sharp booms, waking Yukino and Kiryuin Kaede.
"Hm, Master…?" Kaede mumbled, half-asleep.
"Yuto, why're you up so early?" Yukino asked, blinking in surprise.
He shot them a sly grin and shut the door again.
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After the Shibuya Incident, life slowed down. Yuto savored the break, hanging out with Kasumigaoka Utaha, Kato Megumi, and Kirisu Mafuyu brushing up on magecraft or messing around with games.
When he felt like moving, he'd team up with Benio, Mei Misaki, Isayama Yomi, Keikain Yura, and Oikawa Tsurara to hunt curses and ghosts, racking up Saint Quartz.
'Still haven't found the key figure for the "Bride of the Gods" quest,' he thought, washing up and heading to the living room.
Pan-san, the ever-chubbier cat, trailed him, tail wagging for food.
"Come on! Look at how fat you are. You're fatter than a barrel," Yuto said, nudging the cat away.
"Meow!" Pan-san yowled, landing nimbly despite its bulk.
Yuto patted Pan's head and said, "You should be able to talk soon."
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In the dining room, Trimmau, the mercury maid, juggled breakfast prep with her many arms. Oikawa Setsuri, Tsurara's mom, slouched in a chair, poking at her egg yolk with a lazy air.
"How long till youkai can speak human language?" Yuto asked, pulling the slim snow woman onto his lap.
She shivered slightly, her mature face turning pink. She was cold on the outside but was shy underneath.
"It depends on the type," she said softly. "Elemental youkai like me can speak from the start. But flesh-and-blood ones, a century or two, maybe five if they're slow."
"What?!" Yukino gasped nearby, pausing mid-bite of her bread. She and Yuto had taken in Pan-san, and she'd hoped it'd learn to talk soon.
"Meow…" Pan-san scratched its head, clearly bummed.
"Don't worry, even if you can't talk, Yuto will look after you," Yukino said, petting it gently.
...….
The day flew by. Yuto skipped school again, throwing on casual clothes and hopping on his motorcycle to head to the Sawamura place. Mrs. Sawamura had called a couple days back, inviting him over to say thanks.
The weather was nice, a morning rain keeping the heat down. He rang the bell, and soon footsteps hurried closer.
"Mom, I'll get it—"
"Wait, why are you here?!" Eriri Spencer Sawamura flung the door open, gaping at Yuto; the guy who'd gotten way too handsy with her before.
"Ohayo," he said with a smile, brushing past her small frame into the house.
"Your place is pretty nice," he added, eyeing the European-style setup; simple, comfy furniture in a spacious layout.
"How'd you even find my house?!" Eriri snapped, her face heating up as she remembered their last run-in, a mix of shame and irritation bubbling up.
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