Gacha Game Girls Are Obsessed With Me

The characteristics can be set aside for later.

First, I checked the “special reward.”

Thump thump, munch munch!

A small box emitting a brilliant glow popped out of the air and soon clicked open.

Inside were three pieces of paper.

“Oh……!”

The paper in this game has never disappointed me.

Well, except for the 3-star and 4-star hero contracts, and the Lumi contract.

…There have been quite a few letdowns.

Anyway, brimming with excitement like a child receiving New Year’s money, yay!

[Party Reserve Member Summoning Ticket x3]

[Temporarily manifests reserve members to fight together. The manifested reserve members remain until the party exits the tower.]

“Hm.”

It seems a bit ambiguous to call it a special reward, yet.

Mathematically speaking, it feels like with 6 members, we can clear a tower that requires 5.

It seems okay.

When tackling a difficult floor, starting with an extra ticket will maintain a 6-person party from area 1 to 10.

That’s good.

However, even after taking all the papers out, the box didn’t disappear.

Looking inside, there was one more thing left.

Of course.

If they were just going to give me three pieces of paper, then it wouldn’t be a special reward!

[Ring of Absolute Protection (RANK β)]

[A ring set with a thick diamond, the symbol of eternity. It carries the blessing of the goddess, granting the wearer the power to escape death once.]

[Death Avoidance LV.1 / When receiving lethal damage, you become invulnerable for 5 seconds. After the invulnerability period, recover 50% of health. Cooldown time 24 hours.]

“Awesome!”

A 200% concentrated big smile naturally spread across my face.

Even if an AI resembling my grandfather Alpha were to analyze me, they would only find 100% happiness on my face.

That’s right.

With this!

I won’t have to be overly cautious or overly careful anymore!

It’s been 20 days since I was possessed in the game world……!

The pain I had to endure, no, the excessive protection……!

“Oh, a ring. Isn’t it pretty?”

“Pretty!”

Ari and Tynia, who like shiny things, gazed at it with sparkling eyes.

Seizing the moment, I straightened my back and shared today’s harvest with the heroes.

“I’m so relieved. I was so worried that weak Arc, even weaker than a hamster, might get into danger.”

Saha?

Still, I’m not weaker than a hamster……?

“Exactly. It’ll be a good lifeline for Arc, who was always on the edge.”

Yo-hena?

It wasn’t that precarious, you know?

I just got a bit hurt here and there.

Anyway, this truly must be a special reward that is really, truly helpful.

As I gathered my happy heart,

Next, I checked the hidden characteristic.

[Devil Affection (LV.1)]

[An imprint given to those loved by demons. Increases the likelihood of demons expressing fondness and respect, allowing for special interactions with demon-type heroes. Additionally, grants insight into the true form of demons.]

Let’s pretend I didn’t see that.

Special interaction…….

Let’s pretend I didn’t see that.

I didn’t see anything.

This is a nonexistent trait.

* * *

[Area 10 of Floor 15 has been breached.]

[Prepare for the prophet’s invasion.]

[The prophet possesses the ‘Devil Affection’ trait.]

[You can support the prophet as a new demon king candidate or side with the current demon king to stop the prophet.]

“Hm.”

Neb, annoyed, swatted away the message that appeared before me with her paw, then rolled over.

“I absolutely hate being bothered……”

I thought I could at least relax a little around floor 20, but finding out that it was already time to work was quite bothersome.

Afterward, I received more messages about changing object placements and whatnot, but.

Even that was brushed away with her paw.

“They’ll manage……”

After all, the area between floors 16 and 20 of the tower looks just like her hometown, the border between the demon realm and the fairy realm.

Even if Neb did nothing,

If the prophet has the ability to climb, they’ll come up.

If not, they’ll drop out on their own accord.

“Meow──”

I might as well stretch.

I should just take a nap.

That was Neb’s conclusion.

* * *

Now, Ara-Klene, who has transformed from a foe to an ally.

The first thing I did after gifting her a necklace was.

“I’ll call you Rene from now on.”

It was deck compression, no, name compression.

Honestly, five-letter names are too long, right?

Of course, I initially opposed the name Rene.

“Ara-Klene, so it’s Arc?”

“……Do you remember what your name is, Arc?”

“Oh dear…… then Aree? Or Ra-Rene?”

“How can you shorten it to such, I mean, those names? Just take the last two letters and call her Rene.”

“Hmph.”

My Wullari-level naming sense was ruthlessly crushed by Yo-hena.

Thus, it was settled: Ara-Klene, shortened to Rene.

Normally, I would have confidently circled around again to thoroughly inspect areas 1 to 10, but.

“……Floor 15…… no hidden things…….”

The dungeon master said so.

Is there really any need to waste precious stamina recharge tickets?

I think not.

So today, I’m going home early!

“Let’s meet at the shop at eight o’clock this evening!”

I gifted the heroes a refreshing and peaceful afternoon.

Yo-hena is at the sanctuary. Ari is shopping. Saha is with the knights.

Tynia and Lumi are playing puppy play in the park.

…Asking what puppy play is might lead to serious brain cell damage, so I let them be.

That left just two.

Elise and Rene.

…Was this the meaning of the insight I gained from ‘Devil Affection’?

When I focused my gaze on Rene, who looked like an ordinary woman, spider legs flickered beside her.

Her outfit also started to show off a red color, resembling a skintight suit.

I turned my gaze sideways to Elise, oh wow…….

“……Speaking of which, wasn’t Elise excluded from her turn the last time?”

“Fufu, I was recognized for my abilities?”

Creating stamina boosters or love potions and such is an ability?

Well, it is an ability.

Let’s acknowledge what needs to be acknowledged.

“By the way, Elise. About the potions on that shelf.”

“Oh my, did you spot those? How embarrassing. Would you like to experiment with me today──”

“……I’ll pass. Anyway, let’s take good care of today and, by the way, please take good care of Rene too.”

“Of course. I will educate her diligently.”

A bit untrustworthy, but.

What can I do?

Normally, I would leave the new recruit training to Yo-hena, but.

Yo-hena is surprisingly shy and, given her role as a saint, tends to have a tendency to shy away from demons.

Moreover, Rene is slightly, no, very lacking in communication skills.

I believed that at least the friendly Elise would help her adapt.

I have to believe.

If I can’t trust the heroes, who can I trust?

* * *

“I trusted you! I trusted Elise……!”

“Oh my, you’re making a fuss over just seeing me naked. Fufu.”

Trust? What trust!

I wanted to take a nice hot shower and then lounge around for a nap, but.

Subconsciously showering and coming out of the towel while drying off, I found Elise and Rene perched on the bed, sparkling with anticipation.

“The prophet…… is huge……”

“Right? Isn’t it amazing? It’s awe-inspiring every time I see it.”

Shut up, you crazies…

But every time they see it, huh?

Were you perhaps not a first-time offender but a repeat offender?

It felt awkward to ask, so I kept my mouth shut.

They say not to touch the black-headed beast.

But the white-headed beast, paired with her, was just as bad.

Why are they being so blatant?

Could it be because of that Devil Affection or something?

Oh dear, my fate…….

“……Anyway, if there’s nothing to do, let’s get to work.”

“Oh my, already?”

“I was originally planning to take a nap, but thanks to you guys, I’m wide awake now. Let’s go to work. By the way, what is Rene good at?”

Rene tilted her head.

Alright, what’s the point of asking anyway.

With a sigh, I checked Rene’s specialties on my smartphone.

Cooking Level 1.

Sewing Level 3.

That’s good.

With sewing, she can make fabric equipment that cannot be crafted in the smithy, or create separation skins based on rare and special materials with advanced skills.

Coincidentally, the sewing room was unlocked after clearing floor 15.

If I enlarge the shop to three floors and move the secret workshop to the third floor, then I can build a sewing room beside the alchemy workshop.

Plus, if I also include cooking,

My complete liberated happy life at the shop is just around the corner!

“Hehehe.”

“Is that you, Arc? Your laughter sounds ominous. Are you perhaps having filthy thoughts about my chest──”

“I wasn’t!”

Sorry.

I might have thought that for a moment……

Fortunately.

“Phew~ Arc, everything alright?”

Mix Master Ari.

“Woof!”

Serving Master Lumi.

Our workers arrived just at the right time, dispelling the awkward atmosphere in an instant.

As I watched the busy staff and interns (the hungry ones) preparing for the grand opening.

I prayed that today would bring in a lot of money.

And that there would be no incidents when we climb the great forest starting tomorrow.

Smooth, peaceful, safe, and tidy.

That’s how I prayed.

* * *

“Elise……? Do you think our heroes are looking for me?”

“Right about now, they’re probably going crazy looking for you?”

Area 1 of Floor 16.

I was kidnapped from the start.

…Wasn’t the original story like this?

I had completely forgotten……

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