The King and Queen weren't interested in anyone but the main cast of the class.
Shiga Toshiro is a cool, handsome soccer ace and an all-around nice guy as the [Hero].
He rarely has issues with anyone, but some see him as a hypocrite and cause more trouble than he thinks.
Shinohara Aki... The gentle and soft girl who was kind to anyone and the number one girl boys wanted as their girlfriend! As the [Holy Maiden]
Honda Megumi. A strange girl who served as the discipline chairman and class rep for 3 years.
Her hobbies include kendo and archery—despite being stiff, most people get along with her. As the [Sword Master]
Matsumoto Haruki. Despite having a dark atmosphere and seeming a little strange.
He was a nice, smart, confident boy and ranked first in almost all exams since they started 3 years ago. As the [Sage]
Finally...
Marudame Daiki is a fierce and nasty boy who leads most of the bullying despite being the ace of the basketball team.
Despite the two being friends in the past, Daiki holds a fierce rivalry with Toshiro.
He was given the class [Dark Knight]
***
On the way back to my new room, I felt hope—despite feeling glum at my discoveries, somehow, I hoped for an exciting future.
I couldn't help feeling inferior, wanting to speak to Rena and learn the truth from her lips. It was too hard to believe that she was a virgin after all the rumours!
The castle was rather spacious, with royal blue carpet along the ground and statues of knights and warriors along the walls as a maid guided everyone to their rooms.
"Woah! Look at this bed; it's bigger than my one back home!"
"Oh my god, they have showers!? A fantasy world with showers!"
Hmmm...
Does that mean others had come from our world before and taught them some technology?
Or is it a magical-based thing?
When it came to my turn, she merely pointed to the small room and left me quickly.
The room was neither luxurious nor fancy like the others. Well, at least it has a shower and bed...
Sitting down, the bed was rather firm.
I wanted to build the courage to speak to Rena, but I felt disgusted by her actions and past actions.
"Was it a misunderstanding..."
Taking a deep breath, I pulled the dagger given to those as basic equipment with non-combat classes.
I cannot be the same Tendo Akira of the past. It's not like I am ugly... Let's take the first step now!
Sitting in the small bathroom with only cold water, my will to change and improve grew.
[Do you seek change?]
A voice whispered in the darkness. In my shock, I couldn't tell if it was male or female, instead looking around for the source.
"Where!?"
[Accept your changes, and you will never regret it!]
Honestly, I lacked the conviction to do anything, even with my changes.
[I can help you]
I was vulnerable at this moment.
The sudden excitement of being reborn faded.
I want to change, to become something new!
[Even if that means losing something you have now?]
Suppose it grants me a bright future! I will do anything... Please, while I can still be positive, help me!
"I cannot waste this chance."
[Close your eyes and relax.]
"Phew..."
My chest slowly expanded as I took a deep breath.
I slowly rubbed my face with my eyes closed and enjoyed the silence of the empty room, the sounds from the shower filling the atmosphere.
A sense of heaviness enveloped my body like a mother's warm embrace.
Then I dropped to the ground, soothed by the darkness as my consciousness cut out.
***
[Tell me what you seek from yourself.]
The voice sounded while my body was hovering in the darkness.
"I want to be confident, able to talk to girls and understand them better."
[Pride and confidence... good]
The voice seemed to show some delight in my true feelings in this strange dream world of darkness. I couldn't lie.
[Do you wish to fight or live a slow life?]
A cold sense of fear filled me.
Then, the thought of the others with their high Status of over 100. For a moment, I thought. Wouldn't a quiet life be good?
Yet what if bandits or monsters attacked and took everything away from me?
These images passed through my mind like a vivid illusion.
"I want to be strong... to earn my strength!"
[Preseverence, pride and greed... but also patience! Very good.]
Questions happened over and over for what felt like an eternity.
With each answer, the voice seemed to become more relaxed and human.
[If you lost your humanity to achieve this goal, would you accept?]
"...."
I remained silent.
Although I would love to remain as human as possible, the words of the King sounded in my mind, reminding me there was no going back.
If I don't become a monster... Isn't it alright? After all, monsters and demons were usually stronger than humans.
"I would if it was a beautiful race or one close to human."
[Your Lust to remain human and beautiful to sleep with females.]
[Pride that you were once human.]
[Greed of wanting the positives of both a non-human and human race... Fufu~ such a lovely Hero]
A sudden sound echoed in my mind.
⟪Ero Vampire Race Unlocked⟫
Hmmm, not vampire, but Ero Vampire? What does that mean!?
[Your true desires are clear as day to me, my Hero]
[You seek the comfort and warmth of the opposite sex, are willing to change race and want to become stronger than even the Hero of Light.]
[No?]
'....'
I couldn't speak.
How she could see my true desires was rather scary, but I wanted to become the main star!
To explore the huge new world! Its size was far beyond Earth, with 5 massive continents!
⟪Monster Tamer Class Upgraded!⟫
⟪New Class: Monster Girl Tamer⟫
My reputation...
[Do not worry.]
[Once you awaken, those timid and pathetic feelings will be long gone.]
[Your love and concern will remain.]
[But the price of accepting my help requires compensation.]
Suddenly, he was worried!
Did this mean there would be some arduous task for me to complete, like the light novels I read alone at night?
[Do not worry]
[I swear on my title. The goddess of Death and Rebirth]
[I shall take only my compensation]
That was a relief, although he wanted to know the compensation.
Imagine it was to lose his PP and become impotent...!
[Your love for Aki]
[Your shame and pessimism]
[The dark and negative feelings towards Rena Hoshikawa]
[Your fear of the unknown and the "Flight" aspect of your fight or flight reflex]
'...'
It hurt to know my love for Aki would be killed by death. Yet simultaneously, I felt comfort and a sense of freedom.
Now, I wouldn't dwell on stupid things and could move forward.
[In return, I grant you the superior body of a Progenitor Vampire that will suit ALL your desires.]
[Be it sexual, combat-related or even the ability to speak to women.]
[You will slowly improve, and your lack of confidence will vanish!]
'But I'll start from the bottom, unlike them...'
It will all be from my efforts, right?'
[Of course]
I couldn't say I was 100% sold by this voice. But if it was between returning to my half-assed self blaming others or the situation.
Then I would rather take this leap!
Before, I lost confidence and started to doubt myself.
I want to live a happy life in this new world!
[Fufu ~ Such a cute Hero indeed. Now rest. When you awaken, it will be the time you are reborn.]
'!!!'
My consciousness became heavy and blurred; a moment later, it was gone.
[As my Hero~ Fufu]
***
I writhed like a worm in pain as I woke up before I climbed from the floor, noticing my body was filled with disgusting sludge.
"Let's wash..."
It was dark outside as I twisted the hot water valve, the warm water soothing my tired body with its cascading shower.
20 minutes later.
My eyes struggled to open as I noticed that even in the darkness, it felt like the lights were still on, and in the distance, I could see and feel the beating of my neighbour's heart.
"Wow... it got bigger, and look at these abs!"
Somehow, my body became like an athlete.
"This... is me?"
I used to have alright skin, but due to hiding my face to avoid more punishment, it was filled with pimples and light acne...
"Now I'm as handsome and smooth as a K-Drama CEO..."
However, my almond eyes were not as piercing, nor did they glow crimson like the ones shimmering in the steamy mirror.
'Why do I look more western and my hair... It's silver!?'
Closing my eyes, I opened my [Status], hoping everything had changed!
[Name: Tendo Akira
Race: Ero-Vampire
Level: 1
Class: Monster Girl Tamer
HP: 56/56
MP: 15/15
STR: 3
VIT: 3 (Sealed)
INT: 3
AGI: 3
DEX: 3
DEF: 4
CHA: 150 (1,505 Sealed)
(Average Adult Warrior: 20 Points)]
[Title: Ero Vampire]
A vampire that excels in making the opposite sex happy. He can feed on both normal food, blood and sex.
(Goddess of Death's Champion)
[Talent]
[Undying, Eternal Youth, Infinite Vitality Lv.1 (Sealed), Vampiric Charm(Sealed)]
[Skill]
Spear Mastery Lv.2 - Increases all damage with polearms by 20%
Unarmed Mastery Lv.5 - Increases damage when unarmed by 50%
[Abilities]
Dexterous Fingers Lv.3 - Your fingers are extremely nimble when dealing with women and for normal tasks.
Command Lv.1 - When commanding Pets increases their damage dealt by 10% and removes all fear and panic effects.
Caress/Training Lv.1 - A method to boost bonds with your Pets! Treat them well, and they will adore you forever, increasing the chances for a random Caress event by 10%.
"I still cannot use magic, but the Talent is gone. So maybe I need to make a monster girl with magic my pet?"
My determination to become the strongest was unmatched!
I began to study the Inspection screen after discovering I had gained MP.
Strength - Increased damage with melee weapons and increased physical power.
Vitality - Increased resistance to diseases and increased HP normally double the amount given.
Mine was strange and seemed to be increased by the Vitality Talent by 50 extra points.
Intellect - Increased Magic defence and damage done with spells. Total Mana equals the value multiplied by 5.
Agility - Increased movement speed, damage with ranged weapons and reaction speed.
Dexterity - Increased the Skill of a person's hands and their chance to parry, dodge or land a critical blow.
Defence - Reduced all physical damage taken
While I focused, a sudden knock sounded, disturbing me.
"A-Akira... It's me. Rena, can I come inside?"