My Taboo Academy

"So? Find a good one?"

"Let me check."

[「Crimson Eye」activated]

Among the countless artificial gravitational singularities, I could pick out the most profitable dungeon.

A mythical-tier skill gifted by the goddess—Crimson Eye.

Unfortunately the academy’s generated singularities were all low quality. The best one I had found recently only hit B-rank because of irregular conditions.

Finding a clean B-rank felt about as rare as wild honey.

"Today’s selection is pretty disappointing."

Highest was only C-rank.

No demonic merchants either.

"That’s normal."

Aria didn’t look surprised. She was a professional who had actual field experience outside the academy. To her, this place was probably closer to a playground.

"I found a C-rank."

"Huh? C-rank should be fine, right?"

"You think so?"

"Aren’t your standards a little too high, Ren?"

Fair point.

A D-rank calling a C-rank "tasteless" would sound like pure arrogance to anyone listening.

"We have Aria in the squad. Settling for a plain C-rank feels wrong."

"Okay, stop with the obvious flattery. You already cleared a B-rank with your genius little sister, didn’t you?"

"Hey, don’t you remember how hard I clung to you that day?"

I had assumed it would be fine just because Cleo was with me.

"That’s when I properly understood your value."

"If it had been a nightmare-zone type, even I would’ve struggled. Same rank can feel completely different depending on the external god’s influence."

"Is that so?"

It had been surprisingly rough for a C-rank.

There had been an absurd number of zombies too.

"I heard she cleared it alone even though she wasn’t in peak condition. First-years these days are scary."

"Mm! Our star already has over 200 magical power."

"200? Good grief..."

I never mentioned how trash the rest of her stats were.

Protect our Cleo.

"Is 200 considered a lot?"

"It’s the bare minimum to step into Grade A. Overall Grade A is the top 5% of national combat power, the so-called realm of the extraordinary."

’Overall Grade A...’

For Cleo to reach true overall Grade A she still needed to raise every other stat to match her magic. She had a long way to go.

Still, at her current growth speed she might look complete by second year.

’Huh.’

Cleo really was doing an excellent job.

The academy environment where D- to C-rank encounters were daily routine was basically a secret training paradise.

"Where do I sit overall? Grade C?"

"Around 60, right? That’s average for second-years."

Average...

The original Ren who had wasted his first year only had a 5.

In just a few days he had climbed this far thanks to the money-printing power of Fleshlights.

’Stamina went up by 15 after the mother-daughter rice bowl.’

[Status Window]

**Title: Milf Hunter**

In the Milf Hunter path, the mother is also a heroine. The prince conquers the sexy mom who comes as secondary loot.

Ignoring the new title, Aria glanced over my stats:

Strength: 68 (+14)

Quickness: 37 (+13)

Stamina: 50 (+8)

Technique: 72 (+11)

(Hidden) Magic: 0 (+3)

(Hidden) Charm: 999

(Hidden) Fleshlight Mastery: 7

The numbers in parentheses were Fleshlight Collection bonuses. When I collected Selene there had been no specific bonus, maybe because I never added her to the formal inventory?

’What the hell am I even thinking?’

Clearly Mira’s influence.

"Weapon ready? Then let’s move," Aria said.

"I’ll watch and learn, Aria-sensei," I chimed in.

"Somehow every single action of yours feels impure."

"That’s just prejudice! I’m completely sincere!"

We entered the dungeon.

Today’s stage: Goblin Attraction a classic forest map packed with goblins.

"Any dive sickness?" Aria asked.

"No, ma’am!" I answered cheerfully, making Aria laugh.

"Weapons check, then we go."

"Yes, Captain Aria."

"Feels good, doesn’t it?"

Firearm inspection.

I pulled the slide, checked the magazine, and reloaded.

*Click. Click.*

A solid, reliable weight settled in my palm.

Technique level 83!!

Could a bunch of goblins even withstand a Glock that was already brushing B-class proficiency?

Time to take MVP.

"Because it’s C-class the goblins are two ranks higher. Don’t get surrounded."

I flinched.

Fine. Just ride the bus.

As a long-range dealer I needed to keep distance anyway.

Aria glanced back and smiled.

"Relax. I’ll take point. Don’t be scared."

"Who said I was scared?"

Zombie Apocalypse flashbacks. Ugh.

For an academy student, it was only *slightly* unsettling.

Aria crouched and advanced, then suddenly stopped.

"What is it?"

"Trap."

She was right.

A large pitfall had been cleverly hidden ahead.

"They’re using their brains?"

"That’s C-class for you. These goblins are smarter."

"Still no match for the King-God Empress Aria."

"...Stop that. I can see right through you. Besides, your detection skill is better than mine."

Ah. I had completely forgotten to use it.

I activated Crimson Eye and immediately spotted the ambush points.

"Three on the left, four on the right."

"If we trigger the trap more will come."

Aria disabled the pitfall. The ground collapsed—

"Kieek!"

I waited for the goblins to rush out, then drew my blade.

’Slicing Mountain Stream Painting’

A crescent arc of steel swept through the undergrowth.

*Chyaak!*

Oh~~.

’Guess MVP is out of reach today. Haha.’

"Finish them, Ren Asahi."

"You left one alive?"

"Yes. We need material for a **Fleshlight**, don’t we?"

"Ah. Right."

Of course.

Having a partner who already understood my skills was convenient.

I could never explain this to Cleo, so mass-producing Fleshlights with her was impossible.

After confirming the area was clear, Aria patiently waited while I worked.

*Shuuuuuk!*

Eleven ordinary goblin Fleshlights obtained.

[You have acquired "The Concealing Fleshlight"!]

"Next. Move."

The Goblin Cave came into view.

Two guards stood openly at the entrance.

"Two visible, but there’s probably one more hiding. What do you think?"

I checked with Crimson Eye.

"Correct. Three total."

"Alright..."

Aria drew the knife she had sheathed earlier.

"Wait."

I suddenly grabbed her soft thigh.

"Ah... what!?"

Aria jumped.

"You! Of course you were after my body! Dragging me into a dungeon alone just so you could do whatever you wanted"

"I only want to test something for a second."

"You thought I’d just let you touch me!?"

I hadn’t grabbed her shoulder because of the blade in her hand.

This was completely unfair.

Aria’s cheeks burned red as she demanded,

"What... what exactly do you want to do?"

"I learned a new skill."

Specifically: Concealing Fleshlight.

"Lend me your hand."

"..."

Still suspicious, Aria extended her slender hand.

I took it.

["Concealing Fleshlight" activated]

If the heroine possessed the Fleshlight trait, this should work.

"Uhm..."

Aria’s entire body turned transparent.

So she really did have the ability.

"How is it?"

"Ren Asahi... you can do something like this?"

"Just learned it."

"Fine. I’ll go first."

Aria approached the two visible goblins.

Her footsteps were almost silent; the goblins never noticed.

From behind the invisible Aria flashed me an OK sign.

While she took care of the two guards, I struck the third one that had been hiding.

"Sudden Stealth Strike!!!"

*Whoosh!!*

"Kkeek!!"

My front kick sent the goblin flying; it excreted jelly as it tumbled.

Phew.

"Fleshlight... transform..."

"...Idiot. Yelling while attacking completely ruins the stealth."

"I already confirmed there were only three. A little flair is fine."

The remaining two also underwent Fleshlight conversion after excretion.

Two successful conversions. Nice.

They were surprisingly springy.

I gave one a firm squeeze.

*Squish*

"Don’t touch it like that. It’s disgusting."

I stored it in the Fleshlight Inventory.

"Anyway, an invisibility buff plus Fleshlight collecting... pretty versatile, huh?"

"Would you be more surprised if I told you there’s a strengthening buff too?"

"..."

Aria looked genuinely shocked.

"Seriously? A strengthening buff? You..."

"If you have something to say, say it."

"...Ugh. You absolute trickster... You must be from some crazy bloodline. There are probably S-class hunters who would fight to team with you. You wouldn’t even need me."

"Is it that big a deal?"

"Just the invisibility alone would make S-rank hunters interested."

Her expression grew complicated.

Was this the moment to score some points?

"Aria. This buff is only for our squad. Do I look like the type to run around other teams showing off?"

"...You do."

"..."

"Even though you already have a beautiful girlfriend named Elle..."

"I don’t go around telling just anyone that I like them."

Aria turned her head away, flustered.

"Anyway... what exactly is this enhancement buff? When did you learn it?"

"In the Golden Dungeon. It’s called ’Fleshlight Strengthening.’"

"...What skill did you just use on me?"

"Concealing Fleshlight."

"Ren Asahi!!"

I immediately turned and ran for my life.

"Ren Asahi! Stop right there!"

"Kyaa! When I catch you I won’t let it go! Treating someone like a Fleshlight... Am I your Fleshlight?! A concealed Fleshlight?! Do you want to die!?"

The major downside of the amazing Fleshlight buffs:

The recipient always got offended.

We eventually returned to the cave entrance for a quick strategy meeting.

"Operation Concealed Fleshlight is a go?"

"No. That’s shameless."

"What about Fleshlight Strengthening?"

"I’d rather fight normally than get enhanced by such a perverted skill."

"A perverted skill..."

’...I really shouldn’t have said the name out loud.’

Actually, saying it turned the whole thing into a joke. If I had used it secretly I might have gotten genuinely hit.

"Any side effects? Like progressive ’Fleshlight-ization’..."

"What kind of disease is that?"

"...Ugh. What if I actually become your Fleshlight?"

"Wouldn’t that be a good thing?"

I couldn’t help sighing.

"Can I at least put a cute feather on you?"

"Sorry... but just for a test..."

"Absolutely not."

...Tch.

The Fleshlight buff ended up as short-lived decadence.

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