Well, he got reincarnated in a beast world...
But beasts are also a powerhouse in this world.
But there's a race called demihuman.
Half human- half beast.
And his benefits as a reincarnated soul?
A Beast hunting system.
But it's a different type of hunting.
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After losing consciousness, Evan found himself floating in an endless, dark void. There was nothing—no light, no sound, just an overwhelming emptiness that seemed to stretch on forever.
But then, out of nowhere, he noticed a single spot of light, faint but unmistakably there, calling to him.
In the next instant, before he could process it, he was pulled forward, and suddenly he was lying face-down on solid ground. He groaned, lifting his head to take in his surroundings.
Towering trees stretched high above him, that filtered sunlight in patches across the forest floor.
"Where... am I?" he murmured, pressing a hand to his head as a sharp ache pounded at his temples.
Flashes of memory flickered across his mind—wild eyes, snarling beasts, a panicked flight.
"What happened… those animals…" His voice was hoarse as he tried to piece it all together, to remember what had happened just before... before he had died. Because he had died, hadn't he?
And then, like a bullet through his brain, a flood of memories hit him all at once.
His name—or rather, this body's name—was Evan Ryonald, a young man barely twenty. As the memories pieced together, he remembered how Evan had been captured as a slave at fifteen, forced to work as a servant—no, worse, a maid—for some arrogant nobleman who barely treated him as human.
A few days ago, he'd finally found a slim chance and escaped, only to be hunted down mercilessly. And in the end… well, he hadn't made it out alive.
The realization settled in as he blinked in disbelief. Somehow, he, Evan from Earth, had ended up in the body of this young man—also named Evan—who had been tragically killed.
He took a shaky breath, feeling the weakness of this new body. His arms were thin, his body frail from years of hard labor and poor treatment. But at least, he noted with a bit of wry humor, he wasn't bad-looking.
The ache in his head gradually faded, leaving a strange clarity in its wake. And just as he let out a breath, trying to take in the surreal situation, he heard a voice echoing in his mind.
[Welcome, Evan. Initialization complete]
[Beast Hunting System Interface Activation]
System: Welcome to the Beast Hunting System, Hunter! I'll be your guide, helping you navigate through encounters, tasks, and all the rewards that come with them. Ready to begin?
[ Hunter Status: Level 1 | Novice Hunter
Physical Points: 2
Charm Points: 10
Skills Unlocked: None
Current Objective: Initiate the first encounter with a Beastgirl ]
Evan wasn't stupid, so when the strange, otherworldly system interface popped into his mind, he didn't hesitate for long. Sure, it sounded ridiculous, but hey—what did he have to lose? The alternative was, well... nothing good.
Beastgirl? he thought, his brow furrowing. What even is that?
Before he could dwell on it, the system spoke again
[ System: This is a world filled with beasts and beast girls. Of course, there are humans too. I took pity on you after witnessing your pathetic way of dying, so I decided to intervene. Here's the deal: I'm here to help you hunt all kinds of beasts. But don't get too excited—it's not that kind of hunt. This hunt involves forming, uh, intimate bonds. Complete tasks, grow stronger, and you'll thrive. Fail, and you'll be turned into a girl yourself, left to be hunted by others. Good luck! ]
Evan froze, his mind whirling. "What the hell?! You can talk? Who... what are you?"
The system didn't miss a beat.
[System: Alright, no sugar-coating this. I'm the Watcher, an entity from the Oververse. Recently, the Anime God—yes, that's a real thing—granted me limited powers to interact with multiverses like this one. I'm not omnipotent, so don't expect miracles, but I can guide you. Now, stop asking dumb questions and listen ]
Evan blinked, utterly lost. Anime God? Oververse? Beast girls? None of it made sense. But after a long sigh, he muttered, "Well... whatever."
The system didn't seem to care about his lack of enthusiasm.
"So what should I do?" Evan asked.
[Current Objective: Initiate your first encounter with a beast girl.
Reward: +2 Physical Points.]
"Alright, fine," Evan grumbled. "Let's get this over with."
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The body he now inhabited—courtesy of some mysterious reincarnation or transmigration nonsense—was headed toward a nearby village to lay low for a while. Not his choice, but he figured it wouldn't hurt to play along. After all, where else was he going to start this "Beast girl hunt" mission?
The walk wasn't too bad, and in just under half an hour, the village came into view. Small, humble homes clustered together, with wisps of smoke curling from chimneys. He could hear laughter and chatter in the distance, accompanied by the occasional bark of a dog.
As he approached, Evan noticed a group of children playing with wooden spheres near the edge of the village. One of them, a boy with scruffy hair, narrowed his eyes and stepped forward.
"Who are you? What are you doing in our territory?" the boy demanded, puffing out his chest.
Evan hesitated. "I... I'm just—"
Before he could finish, the boy yelped, "Ahhh! Sister Bunny, don't pull my ear!"
A girl emerged from the trees, Evan's eyes widened as he took in her appearance: fluffy white rabbit ears perched atop her head, twitching slightly, and a small, soft tail peeking out from behind her dress. Her delicate features were set in a stern expression as she twisted the boy's ear.
"I've told you a hundred times—stop scaring strangers like that!" she scolded the poor boy.
"Okay, okay! I promise!" the boy whined before scampering off with the rest of the children, leaving Evan alone with the bunny girl.
Evan blinked, momentarily speechless. It wasn't the children he was watching—it was her ears. Fluffy... soft... adorable. They twitched again, and he felt an almost magnetic pull to touch them.
The girl—noticing his stare—blushed, her hands moving self-consciously to her ears. "Hey! Who are you?" she asked, her voice slightly flustered.
Snapping out of his daze, Evan quickly introduced himself. "Uh, I'm Evan. I was passing through and thought I'd rest here before heading to the next city."
Her expression softened. "I'm Carrot," she said. "Come on, I'll take you to the village chief. You can't just wander around."
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As Carrot led him through the village, Evan began to piece together bits of information from casual conversations and observations. This world wasn't like the fantasy books he'd read back on Earth.
Demihumans—part-beast, part-human hybrids like Carrot—were everywhere. They weren't slaves or outcasts as he might've expected. They lived side by side with humans, treated as equals for the most part.
Long ago, humanity had been on the brink of extinction, overrun by powerful beasts. Desperate, some of those beasts—those with higher intelligence and transformative abilities—offered a strange kind of alliance. They took on humanoid forms and bred with humans, giving rise to the first demihumans.
Now, demihumans were an accepted race. They worked, laughed, and loved just like humans, though beast girls like Carrot had their own unique... challenges. Their alluring features often made them targets for hunters or unsavory individuals.
Slavery still existed, though, and it was a grim reminder of how fragile peace could be. If anyone—human or demihuman—was caught and subdued, they could be sold off without a second thought.
So this is my new world, huh? Beast girls, slavery, and... some weird system mission about intimate hunting. What the hell did I get myself into?
When they reached the village chief's hut, they were greeted by sounds that made their cheeks flush with secondhand embarrassment.
"Yehh… yeh… there… harder… You… old man… still as vigorous as ever… yes…"
Evan froze in place, his ears tingling at the scandalous noises. Carrot coughed loudly, her cheeks turning crimson.
"Uh… maybe we should visit another time," she muttered, clearly mortified.
Evan nodded quickly, already turning to leave. "Yeah, sounds like a good idea."
As they walked away from the hut, an awkward silence hung between them. Evan, still processing what he'd heard, couldn't help but glance at Carrot.
To break the silence, Carrot spoke up. "Since you don't have anywhere to stay, you can stay with me. I live alone."
Evan's heart skipped a beat.
Alone?
His inner voice cheered.
I'm going to live with this adorable bunny girl? Is this real life?
He tried to suppress the stupid grin creeping across his face but failed miserably.
"Thanks," he said, trying to sound casual.
They continued walking, and curiosity got the better of him. "So, uh… who was that lady back there?" he asked bluntly.
Carrot blushed again, the tips of her fluffy ears twitching. "She's… um, my friend. Another bunny girl like me. But unlike me, she's, uh… really into That kind of stuff."
"You mean… like, Fucking around? For money?"