If anyone with inhuman abilities could act recklessly just by refusing to join, Kuoh Academy would have descended into chaos long ago.
"Of course, there are benefits to joining."
After issuing her warning, Tsubaki's tone softened again.
"Students of the Inner Academy don't need to pay expensive tuition. The money you previously paid will be refunded. As long as you pass the monthly evaluations, you can stay until graduation."
"That's it?"
Tuition was indeed a significant expense, but that alone didn't seem very enticing.
"Of course not. Monthly rankings come with corresponding resources, free access to certain tools, the ability to post and accept missions, and more. Someone will explain the details to you later."
How stingy. It wouldn't take much time to explain now.
Haruto silently grumbled.
As the vice president, Tsubaki naturally didn't handle such minor matters.
Besides, whether he learned about it today or tomorrow made no difference.
Compared to explaining these things to Haruto, she was far more eager to report back to Sona.
She had originally planned to verify whether Haruto's ability to enhance female combatants was genuine before deciding the next steps.
But Haruto's displayed talent made Shitori Tsubaki feel that even if this ability turned out to be fake, he was still worth keeping in the plan.
As for the matter of his incubus bloodline, she had completely forgotten about it.
As Sona's first servant and the disowned daughter of an exorcist family, she knew far more than people like Reina.
Many years ago, during a great war, numerous pure-blood families among the 72 Pillars of Hell had been wiped out. To bolster devil forces, the current Beelzebub developed the Evil Pieces system for devil reincarnation.
Whether human, fallen angel, or dragon—once reincarnated, they were all considered devils.
Strictly speaking, they could also be considered hybrids.
With reincarnated devils already in existence, did it even matter whether Haruto had incubus blood?
As for his abnormally rapid growth and ability to enhance his partners' strength…
The possibilities were endless.
Perhaps there was some divine artifact within him, or maybe he was born with a special constitution.
Of course, the possibility that Haruto simply had exceptionally high innate talent also existed—though it was extremely slim.
The power ceiling and chaos of this world far exceeded Haruto's expectations. As long as he didn't reveal the true nature of his dual cultivation ability, no one would suspect it involved replicating talents, let alone specifically target him for assassination.
If someone did attack Haruto, it was more likely due to the "cuckold protagonist template" at work rather than coveting his abilities.
Various "blond" antagonists and "cuckolders" would want to eliminate him to seize his women.
"Alright, that's it for now. Don't forget to come to the student council tomorrow."
With that, Tsubaki hurried off.
Haruto opened his mouth but stopped short. Couldn't she at least call for medical help before leaving?
He remembered that Sona should already have her bishop-class servant by now.
Left with no choice, Haruto gritted his teeth and hobbled step by painful step toward the infirmary.
As he enjoyed the beautiful school nurse's massage, Haruto remained unaware that he had once again missed the chance to learn about the second effect of his dual cultivation ability.
...
The next day.
The moment he stepped onto campus, all eyes turned toward Haruto.
Curiosity, envy, lust, malice…
The complex mix of emotions sent an involuntary shiver down his spine.
Haruto was puzzled. Normally, at most, he'd catch a few furtive glances from girls…
But today? Even on the way to school, he'd felt countless eyes on him. Now that he was here, the attention hadn't lessened—if anything, it had intensified.
"Come with me."
His confusion didn't last long. The moment he set down his bag, Tsubaki found him, and the two made their way to the student council room.
"Senpai, why does it feel like everyone's staring at me today?"
Asking when unsure was a virtue—one Haruto always upheld.
Tsubaki kept her gaze forward, whispering, "We'll talk once we reach the student council."
So mysterious. What was going on?
Though curious, Haruto maintained his obedient, well-behaved persona.
Not long ago, he'd discovered another benefit of the "cuckold protagonist template": when playing the role of a dutiful, innocent boy, it not only made it easier to win female favor but also enhanced his deceptive appeal.
Combined with his innate talent for disguise, it became even harder to see through him.
Besides, being lecherous or a playboy didn't conflict with being obedient and well-mannered.
Suppressing the negative aspects while maximizing the positives—
Avoiding cuckoldry or assassination while efficiently wooing girls and rapidly boosting his strength—that was the correct way to utilize the "cuckold protagonist template."
Upon entering the student council room, Haruto noticed that aside from Sona Sitri, two familiar faces were present.
Rias Gremory and her first servant, her queen-class Akeno Himejima.
"President, I've brought him."
"Good. Thank you, Tsubaki."
Tsubaki shook her head, pulling her friend Akeno aside to give the two "kings" space.
"Good morning, President, and Rias-senpai."
Rias's appearance caught Haruto off guard. He hadn't expected to encounter the Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess so soon.
Among the people Haruto could potentially interact with, Rias might not hold the highest status, but she was undoubtedly the strongest in combat.
Stealing a glance at the red-haired beauty's voluptuous curves, Haruto couldn't help but recall another of her titles.
Truly worthy of being called the "Crimson Bust Princess." Those assets could rival even the most exaggerated heroines in hentais.
Just the glimpse of skin revealed by her clothes made Haruto swallow his saliva several times.
This size, this luster, these curves... He could go ten rounds!
"Those people weren't completely wrong after all. He really is a little pervert."
Rias chuckled lightly, completely unbothered by Haruto's gaze.
Nearly every male who saw her would have dirty thoughts, but Haruto was just more direct about it.
She actually found Haruto quite honest and even a little cute.
Disguise + Cuckold Template = Special Attack Against Women (Effect Doubled for Older Sister Types)
I'm not little. If you don't believe me, try it yourself.
Faced with Rias's teasing, Haruto could only boast in his heart.
"Sona, give him to me. I don't have a single pawn right now."
Rias smiled: "Clearly, Haruto-kun likes me more than you."
Sona remained expressionless, adjusting her glasses: "Would you really pay such a high price for just one pawn?"
"Who knows~?" Rias crossed her legs and gave Haruto an extremely seductive look.
Sona had no good way to deal with Rias and could only change the subject.
"Who leaked Haruto's information?"
When it came to serious matters, Rias stopped smiling. As heirs of pure-blooded high-class devil families, the two maintained a relationship of friendly rivalry.
"I'm not sure either. By the time I heard about it, the news had already spread everywhere."
A pawn with great potential, if hidden well, could be a trump card for a comeback.
Haruto's potential went without saying—they both believed Tsubaki wouldn't make a mistake about something like this.
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