"White Rose and the Oathbound Knight?"
Kurose Akira stared at the entry glowing with an unusual radiance, sinking into deep thought.
He reached into his pocket and took out the earring. By all accounts, it was nothing more than a common item—and yet it could trigger a trait tied to the identity of its original owner?
If that were truly the case…
Then hypothetically speaking—if he were to obtain a relic left behind by a god, could he summon a god itself?
As that thought crossed his mind, other trait entries surfaced one after another.
[Undead][Idol][Housewife][Soulless][Glowing][Uncle][Emotionless]
The bizarre collection of traits made Kurose Akira frown.
He didn't rush to combine them. Instead, he first handed 3 silver coins and 60 copper coins to Ivsa.
"This is your pay for today's work."
"Thank you~!"
Ivsa accepted the coins with visible excitement, a flicker of joy flashing through her beautiful eyes.
To her, this was an enormous sum.
After all, dozens of nuns in the church would labor for an entire day just to earn a few dozen copper coins. Yet she only needed to work a day or two in Kurose Akira's guild to earn more than ten times that amount.
Not only that—her combat strength had increased as well.
No wonder people from her world willingly became adventurers. That kind of transcendent power was simply irresistible.
"Oh, right—your nun's habit…"
Kurose Akira suddenly remembered that Ivsa's nun outfit had been torn open in two places on the back due to her wings. He asked whether she wanted to buy a new one.
"It's fine. I'll just mend it," Ivsa replied, shaking her head as she took out a small sewing kit from her pocket.
It seemed she had already anticipated something like this happening.
Kurose Akira didn't say anything more.
He only thought to himself that if the nun's habit were designed as a backless style, Ivsa wouldn't have to worry every time she transformed and spread her wings.
But for a conservative, medieval-style nun, that kind of design was probably a bit too avant-garde.
His gaze returned to the eight new traits.
An emotionless undead uncle?
Kurose Akira shook his head. He had to make use of the rare trait.
An adventurer with guaranteed Epic quality couldn't be wasted.
But once he committed to that, the combinations suddenly became much trickier.
An emotionless but glowing White Rose and Oathbound Knight?
There was something strangely festive about it—odd, yet faintly celebratory.
After weighing his options several times, Kurose Akira decided to refresh some of the existing traits.
He selected [Emotionless], [Glowing], and [Uncle].
"Refresh."
[Traits refreshed!]
[Aunt][Super Into You][Abstract Style]
"..."
"Refresh."
[Swimming Ace][Big Waves][Great Figure]
"..."
Kurose Akira's brow twitched as he hit refresh again.
[Crystalline Construct][Obese][Careless]
"Crystalline Construct…?"
Seeing the new trait, Kurose Akira fell into thought.
It wasn't a very common one.
If combined with the fixed trait, it would become something like a crystalline construct of the White Rose and the Oathbound Knight. Add a modifier? Or a defining subject?
After some contemplation, an idea formed in his mind.
An undead crystalline construct of the White Rose and the Oathbound Knight!
It sounded a bit clunky, but among the available traits, this combination seemed the most promising—unless [Housewife] turned out to be surprisingly broken.
[Compiling trait composition…]
[Your selection: "Undead Crystalline Construct of the White Rose and the Oathbound Knight"!]
[Recruiting an adventurer that meets the conditions…]
While waiting, Kurose Akira's eyes drifted—almost unintentionally—toward Ivsa, who was sewing her clothes.
And that single glance nearly made it impossible for him to look away.
Ivsa had completely removed her nun's habit, revealing her curvaceous figure. Snow-white skin was barely concealed beneath a thin inner layer. White garter stockings clung tightly to her smooth, full legs, outlining the soft, rounded contours of her body.
What's more, the nun's headdress perched atop her head felt oddly out of place against her voluptuous form—almost like a provocative accessory that made her even more alluring.
As if it symbolized the last remaining fragment of her sanctity.
Ahem.
Kurose Akira rubbed the bridge of his nose.
Perhaps Ivsa was gradually getting used to life in the guild, which was why she had grown bolder?
Or maybe it was simply because there were only the two of them here. With no one else around, she likely felt more relaxed—free to act more casually.
As much as Kurose Akira appreciated the view, more people would eventually join the guild.
So he reminded her, "Ivsa, next time you mend your clothes, you can use the room inside."
Ivsa froze for a moment, then showed an embarrassed smile."Oh~ sorry! Doing this in the guild hall really is a bit improper!"
"It's fine. Just keep it in mind next time,"Kurose Akira replied with a light smile.
"Then~" Ivsa smiled sweetly and continued, "Since no one else is here, may I return to my true form? Staying in human form all the time makes me feel a bit uncomfortable…"
"I don't really mind,"Kurose Akira shrugged indifferently—completely unaware that he was about to pay dearly for that decision.
"That's wonderful~ Thank you, Mr. Kurose Akira~"
Her exquisitely beautiful face shimmered as her eyes turned sultry.
And the very next instant—
Ivsa's body changed.
From her dark-purple hair emerged a pair of black, curved demon horns. Succubus wings unfurled from her back, and from the base of her spine grew a playful, heart-shaped tail that swayed gently in the air.
"..."
Perhaps because Ivsa had returned to her true form, Kurose Akira felt as though the very air in the guild had been dyed crimson.
He even saw countless heart-shaped motes floating around.
What was going on?
Had he been hit by a succubus charm spell?
Or had his willpower finally reached its limit!?
Especially Ivsa's swaying heart-shaped tail—it looked like the most precious treasure in the world, irresistibly drawing his gaze. A powerful urge surged within him, compelling him to reach out and touch it… to feel its texture…
Gulp.
His throat bobbed as saliva welled up, his mouth dry as if scorched by fire.
"Ah~ this feels so amazing~"
Ivsa spoke excitedly as she continued sewing."Sister Carrie warned me never to expose my succubus identity, so for the past twenty years, I never revealed any succubus traits at all. But ever since I returned to my true form in that battle, I felt a trembling awaken deep within my bloodline for the first time!"
Her eyes sparkled with excitement and anticipation, as if that battle had opened the door to an entirely new world for her.
"Inside the guild, you may return to your true form as you like,"Kurose Akira reminded her."But you are forbidden from acting recklessly in front of other guild members."
After all, such impulses were instinctual—no different from how cats were born to hunt mice.
Ivsa craving those things was only natural.
As guildmaster, it was his responsibility to guide her properly.
"Please rest assured, Mr. Kurose Akira," Ivsa said with a gentle smile."I can restrain my impulses. Sister Carrie's teachings helped me understand the special emotions between men and women—and that such things should only be sought from the one I love most."
"That's good,"Kurose Akira nodded. He definitely didn't want his guild turning into some kind of silver party venue.
"But~"Ivsa continued softly,"If there are times when I can't control the desire overflowing within me… may I ask you for help?"
"If it's within my capabilities,"Kurose Akira hesitated briefly before answering,"I think I'd agree."
He didn't know what kind of help Ivsa might seek—but as guildmaster, he felt it was his duty to shoulder that responsibility.
If it was R18 content…
Then please—more of it.
And just as his words fell, prompts appeared in his vision.
[Ivsa Favorability +5!][Ivsa has developed special feelings toward you…][She regards you as her master and yearns for you to grant her sustenance…]