world of inverted chastity, however, men have no human rights

I returned to my room at the inn and collapsed into bed with a heavy sigh.

　I lay on my back and looked up at the ceiling, which was low and dingy.

"Moving, huh...?"

　It's a cramped temporary residence, but it's the room we've been staying in for the past six months, so I'm a little sad to leave.

"..."

　No, that's a lie. Every night, this was a peeping room where I could hear the gazes and moans of my neighbors. I want to get out of here as soon as possible.

　Surely, if you live in an apartment, no one will be able to see you from the next room. If they are, you can just report it to the landlord. Now you can finally live a normal life. What a wonderful thing.

　Thinking about it like that, it wasn't a mistake to have paid the coins for that unclear skill set after all. If human rights can be bought with a single coin, then it's a purchase that more than pays for itself.

　However, in order to move, I need to start some kind of business.

"Business, huh...?"

　I was a college student living at home and had no part-time work experience, so I had no idea what kind of business I should start.

　Wes said that we could buy potions from the workshop of an alchemist who has connections with the guild and sell them at an open-air stall, but I don't think it's simple enough to make a profit that way.

　In the first place, the only people who would buy potions would probably be adventurers and guards. However, they would probably buy them from a tool shop in town, and I don't think they would go out of their way to buy them from a street stall. That's because proper tool shops have a better selection. Still, if there was a situation where you would want to buy potions from a street stall, it would be when you urgently needed a potion.

　In other words, I would go to the hunting grounds and sell potions to any injured parties. I think selling potions as a peddler rather than selling at a street stall would give me an advantage.

　However, there is a big problem with this business: traveling alone to the hunting grounds entails considerable danger.

"Well, I don't want to do that."

　I'm retiring from being a monster exterminator because I don't want to be in danger, so why should I go out to dangerous hunting grounds? If I happen to run into a goblin mage or get hit by a stray fireball, I'll be dead in one hit.

　Even if I were to take such a risk and sell the potion, I don't think I'd be able to get two or three times the price. As a business, it's too high risk with too little return.

　Besides, potions are quite expensive, and there is also the problem of how to cover the initial costs of purchasing when starting a business. I could borrow money from the guild, but I feel that relying on it too much would have a negative impact on me later on.

　Wes is a capable Adventurer's Guild employee, but he's an amateur when it comes to business. It would be wise to just accept his proposal at face value.

　I need to think of a business that requires less capital and that will allow me to make a safe profit...

　Guh...

　My stomach was telling me it was time to put something in my stomach, so I sat up.

　I haven't eaten anything today except for a bite of bread this morning.

　But my wallet is so empty. Today is different from usual, I didn't hunt any game, so I have no income.

　The rabbit, electrocuted to death by the electric shock, was left as it was and I returned home. Even if someone asked me how I managed to char it to such a state with only 1 magic power, I wouldn't be able to give a good explanation. In the first place, if it was so charred, the fur and meat would be worthless. As for the rabbit's corpse, I left it there and they would probably think that some magician passing by had just roasted it.

　So, what should you do if you don't have money but still want to eat?

"...It's been a while since I last used that technique."

　I strolled out of the room and headed down the stairs to the bar on the first floor.

"Ah."

　As I came down the stairs, my eyes met with Irene, who was about to enter the bar.

　As soon as Irene saw my face, her face turned explosively red and she fidgeted with her fingers intertwined. What's going on?

　I didn't want to be annoyed by another nasty remark so I ignored him and tried to walk past him, when I heard heavy footsteps coming towards me.

"Yu, Yuji! Is it true that you're retiring from being an adventurer?!"

　The moment Irene opened her mouth, the bar's uproar suddenly stopped. It seemed as if the adventurers were listening intently, their ears twitching. It was probably just an illusion, though.

"What, where did you hear that from?"

"There's a rumor going around that you were talking about that at the reception today!"

　Ah, I see. Come to think of it, I was talking to Wes at the reception counter. I didn't even clear the room, so of course they'd ask me. Well, I'm the only one who's been given the privilege of doing business without having to exterminate dangerous monsters, so it's not surprising that rumors have started...

"Why?! Why are you quitting?!"

"Why? Because I felt that I had reached the limit of my abilities as an adventurer."

"But you've been working hard all this time! Don't give up so easily...! One of your strong points is that you don't give up easily...!"

　No, you've been telling me to quit early and join your family or become your maid. Do you want me to quit or do you not want me to quit?

"Don't just quit on your own, put in more effort! Don't leave me behind, that's just irresponsible...!"

"I don't know what's going on, but calm down. You're saying all kinds of stuff."

"Shut up! Don't make me follow you and then disappear on your own!"

　...Well, this kid seems to be crying.

　With tears spilling from the corners of her eyes, Irene glared at me.

　I'm in trouble. I know that this world is female-dominated, but as someone from modern Japan, I'm weak to girls' tears. Even though I have [Mental Resistance], I still feel like I did something wrong. I don't remember doing anything at all. Did I do something?

"Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. Sorry, my child bit me."

　While I was taken aback, the magician leader of Irene's party came over and grabbed her by the scruff of the neck.

"Let go! I haven't said enough yet!"

"Oh dear, you really are a child. It was you who was chasing after that man. Who is being selfish? You shouldn't shed tears so lightly, you're a woman."

"Ugh!"

"Yuji, I'll give this kid a lecture, so don't worry about it."

　Hmm, I wonder. I don't really know about adolescent girls in another world.

　First of all, let's clear up one misunderstanding.

"It seems like you've misunderstood something, but I'm not quitting the adventurer's guild, you know?"

"Huh?"

"I won't be exterminating monsters anymore, but I plan to continue working for the guild. Well, if you ever need to work with me on any project, please let me know."

"Ah... what is it?"

　Irene let out a sigh of relief. It seemed like she heard the same sigh coming from all around the bar. Maybe it was just my imagination.

　Irene calmed down for just a moment, then she arched her back and turned her face away.

"Then you should have said so earlier! You're a man, but you're not good at expressing yourself!"

"Hey!"

"Gyan!"

　When the leader hits her on the head, Irene's eyes become teary.

　She was then taken obediently out of the bar, like a kitten whose mother had bitten her on the neck.

　What was that...?

　Once Irene and her group had left, the bar had returned to its normal state of hustle and bustle.

"Seriously? Is the time limit finally here?"

"It's finally time to pay the taxes. I envy the woman who can do whatever she wants with that sexy body."

"I wonder what party he'll be a member of. If he's going to be the party's common property, why not just make him your common husband and open a new house or something?"

"Hehehe, you don't even have time for your rod to dry? That's so erotic."

"Before you know it, everyone will have big bellies and be on maternity leave! Gahaha!"

　No, it seems like it's even louder than before.

　Everyone at each table seemed to be talking enthusiastically about something, but I had no idea what they were talking about.

　Oh well. I guess there aren't any suckers out there.

　Oh, that's him over there...

"Hello, Ursuna. Can I join you?"

"Eugene..."

　Ursuna is usually a high-spirited thug who spouts vulgar things, but today he seems a bit down.

"Um... are you serious about retiring from being an adventurer?"

"No, that's why I'm not quitting being an adventurer. I'm just going to stop exterminating monsters. Why is everyone so curious about my whereabouts?"

"Well, you... No, never mind. It has nothing to do with me, a loser who only made it to 10th place. I don't think anyone will ask me..."

　Saying this, Ursuna took a big gulp of his mug as if he was drowning his sorrows.

　Something about this guy is damp today. You're the kind of woman who gets totally drunk and shows off her boobs to men. If you don't let loose a bit more, it'll be harder for me to ask for your money.

"I don't really get it, but cheer up, drink more!"

　I slapped Ursuna on the back and gave him a pep talk.

"Oh, that's right! Let's have a drinking contest! The loser gets a treat!"

"A drinking contest... that's fine, but Eugene, do you have any money?"

"I don't have one."

"That's no good."

"So if I lose, how about I pay with my body?"

　When I said that, Ursuna's eyes widened.

"With your body, you say...?"

"You may command me to do anything you want, Ursna. If there's anything I can do, I'll do it."

　I'll do anything I want, like a shoulder massage, a full body massage, or carrying your bag.

　My massages work, I've been giving them to my grandpa since I was a kid, and people have praised my massages as being like heaven.

　I moved my fingertips and gave a nihilistic smile.

"I'll send you straight to heaven."

　Gulp, gulp...

　I thought I saw Ursna clear her throat.

"I can't back down if you say that. Hehe, you were the one who brought it up, so the Guild Master isn't going to complain. Sorry about that, seniors, but I'm the one who lost my virginity! Hey, landlady, bring me the strongest liquor in this store!"

"Oh, please bring some snacks too. Bring some skewers or something."

"Okay! For now !"fire wineWhisky

　Ursna and I picked up mugs filled with strong, straight liquor and started clinking our drinks enthusiastically.

"Cheers!!"

　One hour later.

　Ursna was leaning one elbow on the table, breathing heavily, her face bright red.

　On the other hand, I bite into the rabbit skewer and gulp down the strong alcohol in my mouth. The feeling of the fat in my mouth being washed away by the strong alcohol is irresistible. There are many snacks to go with whiskey, such as cheese, raisins, and chocolate, but I definitely prefer meat. I think the combination of meat fat and strong alcohol is the best.

　I slammed my empty mug on the table and raised my hand to the proprietress.

"More please!"

"...Seriously...?"

　I'm fine, but it looks like things are starting to get tough for Ursna.

　I shrugged my shoulders and gave a gentle smile.

"You can drink water without hesitation, okay? If you want, I won't even count if you throw up in the toilet."

"Don't underestimate me! If a man makes fun of me, I'll be a worthless woman!"

　As he said this, Ursuna closed his eyes, raised his mug, and poured it down his throat.

"I'd like some more too!"

　Wow, nice guts.

　But I guess I'm reaching my limit soon.

"Ah, next time let's have a chaser for each other. I'm getting tired of the same taste over and over again. Hey landlady! Let's have beer next time, something dark!"

　I could hear the audience cheering loudly.

"He orders beer as a chaser for his sake..."

"Ursuna is quite reckless. Taking on that booby Eugenie..."

"I'm sure you didn't know. When he first came here, he challenged the high-ranking guild members who had sexually harassed him to a drinking contest and defeated them all... But recently, no one has been challenging him."

　When I was in college, I was often told that if you don't have money, you should ask your seniors for it.

　Here too, I was not shy about asking about a tasting and was given free food.

　In the end, he stopped making eye contact with me and would run away from the bar if he saw my face, so I started to feel reluctant to approach him, worried that it would damage his standing in the guild.

　Well, I really don't have any money right now, so I'll have to ask Ursuna for a break.

　Ah, but I feel bad for Ursuna for just getting a free meal. Maybe I'll give her a little something extra in exchange for the meal.

"Ah, I guess the alcohol is starting to take effect. I'm starting to feel a bit hot."

　I took off my jacket and left in just my running shirt, then opened the front of the shirt and let the wind blow into my chest. It was a little cold, but I had to bear it.

　Ursuna leans forward, eyes wide open, watching his pectoral muscles as they flash. Hmm, that really works... although I don't understand what's so fun about looking at a man's chest.

　I was also slim and muscular when I was in Japan, so I'm a little confident about my upper body. I actually think it would be cooler to have more fully-pumped muscles, but unfortunately, humans are born with a certain body type. Please let me have this. Thinking this, I glanced at Ursuna.

Let me explain!

　This is like when a girl you're drinking with says, "It's getting a little hot," takes off her jacket, and flashes you a sidelong glance at her breasts! It's like she's asking you to take her home!

　By the way, there isn't much demand for muscular macho men in this world! Since they don't do physical labor, there are many slim men, and the majority of people believe that a slim, muscular man without excess fat is the most arousing naked body! ≫

　Ursuna snorted, turned his attention to the surrounding crowd, and began threatening, "Hey! What are you all looking at? I'll kill you! Scatter!"

　Well, to be honest, I was grateful. Some of the audience members came up next to me and tried to get a good look at my chest. They could have just looked over there, since I'd been stripping down to my bare chest so many times before.womanThat guy

Let me explain!

　A glimpse of a girl's naked body is much more arousing than a full view of her naked body!

　That being said, these guys also watched the sewer scrubber and wanked 10,000 times!

"Uh..."

　I let out a small yawn.

　My stomach is starting to get full, and I've enjoyed the fireworks for the first time in a while, so I want to go back to my room and sleep. I wonder if Ursuna will pass out soon too.

"What's wrong, Eugene? Are you reaching your limit?"

　With a fearless smile, Ursuna provokes me.

"Well, yeah. I'm getting bored and starting to yawn."

"...!!"

　When I lightly provoked him back, Ursuna gritted his molars.

　Oh, so scary.

　But still, Ursuna has a really good face. His facial features are elegant, no matter what you say. His eyelashes are long, his eyes are narrow, and when he's quiet he looks sad. If he dressed nicely, I think he'd look like a prince charming. But his behavior is so vulgar that it makes up for that. In what world is there a prince charming who flaunts his boobs and provokes you?

"What's with you, staring at people's faces...!"

"No, I just thought Ursuna had a really good looking face."

"... You idiot! What's with you out of nowhere? Are you trying to woo me?"

　Oops, I blurted out what I was thinking. I've been talking to myself a lot since coming to this other world. When I'm alone I get lonely and I can't help but mutter to myself, which is annoying.

　Even so, I'm feeling full and sleepy. It looks like Ursuna will be overwhelmed with the next drink, so I wonder if that will be the end of the night.

　Oops, I think I'm going to yawn loudly.

"Ahhhh..."

　In front of the mug that was brought to me, I put my hand over my mouth and yawned loudly. Yes, it was a big yawn, even I think. The yawn was so loud I had to look up at the ceiling.

　Smoothly...

　Hmm? It sounded like sand rubbing against something.

"..."

"What's wrong?"

　Ursuna's face was now more than red, turning blue as she looked at me and tilted her head.

　The mug is filled to the brim with dark beer.

　Hmm. Something's up, this guy.

　Oh well, never mind.

　I picked up the mug and gulped the beer down my throat.

　Phew!

"Delicious!"

　Dark beer is the best. Lager is good too, but if you want to enjoy bitterness, dark beer is the way to go. I've never disliked bitter things since I was a child. In fact, I like them, and I used to enjoy eating green peppers.

　When I put the mug back on the table, leaving about half full so I could enjoy it slowly, Ursuna stared at me with wide, narrowed eyes, as if she had seen something unbelievable.

"...what?"

"Oh, no... you're a good drinker."

"Thank you very much. You should have a drink."

"...um, is everything okay?"

"It's nothing special. It's delicious. Dark ale is good even without being chilled."

"...Did I get a fake one...?"

　Ursuna muttered something to himself, then rose to his feet and snatched my mug. Before I had time to stop him, he gulped it down, gulping it down.

　Hey, do you want an indirect kiss? While I was staring at him in shock, Ursuna wiped her mouth with the back of her hand.

"...Damn it... This medicine really does work..."

　Bang!

　Ursuna collapsed to the floor and didn't move a muscle.

　This is bad, is this acute alcoholism?

　I rushed over to Ursuna and got closer to his face. He had a pungent smell of alcohol coming from his mouth, but I was relieved to see that he was breathing evenly in his sleep.

　Oh, so he just got drunk... What a surprise.

Let me explain!

　The last resort to take home a girl who doesn't seem to be drunk at all at a drinking party is free sleeping pills at the supermarket! It's a crime, so you should never do this in real life! ≫

　I asked Ursuna to pay the bill at the bar, and then with the help of her friends who were in the audience, I carried it into the room next to mine.

　You have to make sure he's lying on his side and that he doesn't choke on his own vomit.

　But anyway, I ate a lot today. I drank a lot, too, so I'm satisfied.

　By the way, I never get drunk.

　The [Drug and Poison Resistance] I have acquired neutralizes alcohol by determining it to be a poison. To be precise, in addition to alcohol, I think it also neutralizes the poison acetaldehyde that is produced when the liver breaks it down. I can taste alcohol, but I don't get intoxicated by drinking it. I like the taste of alcohol, but I hate how it dulls my thinking, so I'm very grateful for this.

　Well, it's probably cheating, but that's just how it's always been.CheatCunning

　However, [Drug and Poison Resistance] does not only have its advantages, it also has the disadvantage that medicines will not work. Cold medicine or stomach medicine will not work. I haven't tried it, but sleeping pills probably won't work either, so there's no way to force yourself to fall asleep even if you're sleep-deprived. Well, thanks to [Disease Resistance], you won't catch a cold in the first place, so it's a nice combo.

　By the way, potions do work. To be precise, they are ineffective when taken orally, but they are effective when shoved directly into a wound. Since potions are magical medicines infused with healing magic, they seem to be judged as healing magic applied directly to a wound. It's a convenience unique to another world. In this respect, they are superior to modern Japan.

　However, healing magic can only heal injuries. It doesn't cure diseases or poison. Wes told me that because of this, when the Black Death and influenza were prevalent, there were many deaths across Naropa. ...That's the same as the history of our world. Weren't the doctors in our world unable to find a cure, which is why so many epidemics spread? I chose Japanese history for my university entrance exam, so I don't know much about world history. If I had chosen world history, perhaps it would have been a little easier to transfer to another world.

"Uh... uh..."

　Ursuna's pained groan brought me back from my sea of thoughts.

　No, I'm really really sad...

　I couldn't bear to leave it like that, so she treated me to a meal. I'm the kind of man who never forgets the kindness of a guest. Even if she mixed something into the last cup.

"[Influencer] - [Drug and Poison Resistance]"

　When I activated the skill, her breathing instantly became calmer.

　His complexion also seems to have improved considerably.

　Looks like the effects of the alcohol and the mystery drug have worn off.

　Well, it's just a little sharing.

　...If you think about it, it's not so good to have a man in a room with only a girl.

　Let's leave it here for now.

　I think I'll be able to sleep well tonight since there's no one peeking in from this room.

　With that thought in mind, I turned around and...

　The idea suddenly came to him like a revelation, and he instinctively snapped his fingers.

"That's it, let's go with this!"