So, you are basically a wish-fulfillment system?'
[That's correct, I'm designed to reward my host by making them indulge in the act of pleasure.]
'Designed?'
[Yes, I was indeed designed by the architect of this world.]
'Basically a supreme god?'
[That's indeed correct.]
'It's strange, this feeling in my body. It is because I'm a demon?
[That should be correct.]
'Okay.'
Immediately, I stood up, and what I saw shook me. My hands were ingraved with strange tattoos, I definitely wasn't a fan of one, I never truly liked them, and I never wanted to have any.
'Fuck, Hex, why do I have some fucking weird tattoos on both my hands?'
[In this world, tattoos not only on the hands but in every area of their body are the trademarks of demons. Since you are only half-demon, your own tattoos are limited only to both your hands.]
'They look like runes, something from some Nordic fantasy.'
[There aren't just any runes; they are called 'umbrex' and are used to increase the rate of darkness absorption as a demon.]
'Okay, that's nice to know. No. Fuck that, I want to be human again.'
[Sorry, it seems you think I'm capable of switching your race after reincarnation, but on the bright side, you're also 25% human, so your humanity still remains.]
[Another thing to note is that in this world, demons have red hair.]
'Fucking red hair? Now I definitely look like an emo who fucking loves red for some reason.'
I quickly scanned the forest, and it seemed relatively peaceful. It looked less like a monster-infested region and more like a green spectacle. "Hex."
[Yes, Ethan.]
"I noticed that from my status screen that my stats, except for my strength, are pretty low. Is there any way of improving them?"
[Yes, there is. By using lust points, you can purchase stat increases from the shop.]
"But the shop is currently inaccessible."
[Yes, it is, but after acquiring a specific amount of lust points, you can access the lust shop.]
"How many do I need to acquire?"
[You need to accumulate 500 lust points.]
"Hex, a question."
[Go ahead.]
"Don't leveling up increase my stats?"
[Yes, it does, but you reach each level after a certain amount of lust points accumulated; spent lust points won't be counted.]
'Okay, that's what I wanted to confirm. What about cultivation? When do I start that?"
[Your physique is already suited for cultivation, but it's advised not to be in a hurry to absorb qi in your body, because absorbing qi that has any drop of holy magic concentrate will seriously affect your body. Finding a secluded spot totally free from any form of holy magic should be your first priority before pursuing any form of cultivation.]
"Okay, that's a good reason."
[always here to clear things up.]
"What about the lust point acquiring method? Does any form of sexual act give lust points?"
[Any form of intimate activity rewards a certain amount of lust points. For example, the simple act of kissing a girl rewards you with 10 lust points, but having sex with a married woman is a way more lustful act in its nature and rewards you with 800 lust points.]
'So basically the more taboo the shit is, the more LP.'
[You can say that.]
I decided to explore the forest, the main goal being to find a way out and start exploring this world. I didn't wish to stay there any longer, knowing fully well it was the primary habitat of monsters.
As I neared the stream, a wave of relief washed over me. I had finally found water. It had been about two hours, and surprisingly, I still hadn't spotted any monsters. Despite all that time, it felt like I hadn't moved an inch away toward the forest's exit.
With a sigh of relief, I knelt at the stream's edge. The cool air coming off the water felt like a blessing. I cupped my hands, collecting a small sip, and brought the water to my lips. It was the purest, most refreshing drink I'd ever had. The simple act felt like a victory, a small moment in this new world.
Just as I was about to collect another handful, a faint, muffled sob reached my ears. It was definitely not the roar of a monster or the snap of a twig; it was the unmistakable sound of crying. My hand, still wet from the stream, instinctively went to pick up a stone.
Cautiously, I followed the sound, my eyes scanning the dense bushes just a few feet away. The sobbing grew louder and more distinct. Pushing aside a tangle of branches, I peered into the thicket.
There, huddled in the gloom, was a girl. At least, I think she was a girl. Her skin was fear, and two ash-colored horns, curved and jagged like a goat's, sprouted from her temples. A cascade of long, silver-white hair cascaded down her shoulders, hiding her face as she continued to weep. She was shaking, her body curled into a ball as if trying to disappear completely.
"Hey, are you alright?" I asked without lowering my guard.
She was only half-conscious. She opened an eye and saw someone looking down at her. She let out a small whimper and tried to get away.
'Hex, she looks human, and she also doesn't look human.'
[Yes, she isn't human but a demi-human, more specifically a beast girl.]
'Some isekai shit over here.'
I quickly moved, trying to close the gap between us. Slowly, without being careless, I tried to touch her.
She flinches violently at my approach, letting out a pained whine as she struggles against the ropes binding her wrists. Her eyes dart around wildly, looking for escape routes despite her injuries. Blood drips from cuts on her arms and face.
"N-no... please... "Her voice comes out hoarse and broken. "He'll come b-back if he sees you h-here..."
'Fuck, she is even tied.'
'Hex, is this definitely a slave and master isekai event?'
[You may be correct, she looks badly injured and is clearly tied up and even speaks of a 'he' we should be afraid of.]
"He?"
She shifted uncomfortably, wincing as her wounds protested the movement. Fear flashed in her eyes, making them even more dilated.
"The man. The one who did this. He's coming back... He always does." Her trembling voice seems to hitch in her throat, panic definitely rising.
I decided to drop my stone and became more relaxed near here. She wasn't a threat, at least not at the moment. She definitely looked like a victim of pure cruelty, and I was no cruel isekai MC, so I tried to free her.