Talents:
EXPlethora: Turns almost any action—using skills, items, materials, magical tools, spending MP, or even losing HP—into EXP.
Craftsman: Allows repairing or creating anything as long as you've got enough materials, items, and know-how. (You can even trade certain items for basic repair materials.)
High Stat Growth Rate: Stats scale like crazy.
Inside a swanky hotel in Luratiel village, there's a VIP room with a killer view—ocean waves sparkling under the night sky, the town's lights glowing like it never sleeps. This room's reserved for our hero Tiny, free of charge, thanks to his overflowing kindness. He tried to say no, but the villagers insisted.
EXPlethora >>> EXP 500 SXP 500
EXPlethora >>> EXP 500 SXP 500
EXPlethora >>> EXP 500 SXP 500
EXPlethora >>> EXP 500 SXP 500
"Phew… All four of you, thanks for today."
"Big bro~~ D loves you so much!"
"Tiny, C loves you waaaay more than those three, okay?"
"…Love you."
"...…"
Three of the quadruplet girls, dressed in barely-there outfits and a bit sweaty, snuggle up to the equally sweaty Tiny. Only A is out cold on the bed, zonked from exhaustion. Looks like their "mission" was a bit too intense.
Tiny gazes at the four girls with a happy grin, patting their heads fondly. He glances out at the nightlife—people partying even this late.
"Thanks, all four of you. Without you, I'd just be a useless, chubby loser nobody cares about…"
"If big bro's pouring his heart into helping everyone, who cares if some jerks ignore you? D's got your back forever!"
"Exactly… Don't sweat it, okay? Sure, we miss folks from the old world, and yeah, we're not 'real' people, but we're yours, Tiny. Use C to your heart's content!"
"Mmm… B belongs to you, Tiny. Only you."
"...…"
"Thanks, you three."
"Mwah mwah! Kissy time, Tiny!" x3
"Smooch smooch! Mwah!!"
The three girls cling to him, showering him with love and kisses, pouring their hearts out. Well, except for A, who's still passed out on the bed… Tiny trusts these four completely—they'd never betray him, no matter what. Unlike the girls he's met, from his old world or this one.
"Yup, we four love Tiny the most!~~"
…Whoa, hold up! That wasn't me talking! Listen, you guys, these four girls? Yeah, they're kinda me, but I swear I'm barely controlling them—less than half, honest! Why's my role getting wilder every day? I'm not that crazy in real life!
Okay, let's get real. Tiny's beloved in these parts, from kids to grannies, but only for his good deeds, not romance. People here aren't much different from my old world—they respect kind folks but don't fall head over heels unless you've got the looks. Sure, some might, but charm and smooth talk matter too. A guy like Tiny, just popping up to fix houses for pocket change, wins hearts… but his plain face, chubby build, and glasses? Yeah, the villagers don't exactly swoon.
Tiny's been burned by girls plenty, so he's wary of anyone who's not genuine. He was even losing hope in this world… until he met these four girls (aka me), SSS-Grade magical items. They gave him the spark to keep going. Yup, that's the deal.
…
How'd this guy end up with my magical items, you ask? Rewind to 374 days ago (it's day 386 in this world now). I stumbled across some magical gear in a super-hidden cave passage in Lura City, totally by chance while in my Hucrab form. (Who could even squeeze into that tiny gap?!) I tested the gear and figured out it could morph into any weapon the owner wanted, growing stronger with them. Jackpot! (I was planning to craft stuff like this anyway, but back then, my powers weren't as busted as now. Needed a prototype first. Once I got it, heh heh…)
So, as Hucrab, I crawl out of the cave and spot Tiny, freshly heartbroken after a girl used him for his skills and ditched him. Right away, I clocked he's from another world, just like me. Get this—my name's Geng, his is Tiny. This dude's gotta be from my home country back in the old world! Fellow patriot, hell yeah!
I tailed him a bit and learned he'd been burned by girls left and right, all using his godly repair skills for weapons or armor, then bailing once the job was done. Tiny's got no standout combat skills, so he was just… there. With a heart full of good intentions, I sent a drop-dead gorgeous girl—curves, face, the works—to chat him up (careful not to trip his goddess's radar, of course). But I was a tad late. Tiny was already done with real girls, refusing to farm levels or do anything. He was even thinking of ending it all.
I cursed myself to check if his goddess was watching (spoiler: she wasn't—guess she's not big on spying on him, probably 'cause of his looks). Fun fact: when I asked Tiny later via A, B, C, D why he didn't pick a hotter face for this world, he said, "Uh, I didn't know you could change your looks back then." …Oof.
So, I went full RPG mode and spun a tale for Tiny:
"Haha! I'm a spirit from the cave, testing your heart to see if you'd fall for my charms. Well done—you're weak but unshaken! I see your sadness and distrust. You want something you can trust forever, right? I'll guide you to a secret spot. Your skills can definitely get you there!"
I handed him a map and poofed away. Classic RPG bait—would he bite? Yup, he did. Followed the map, used his skills to navigate the secret passage, and found a treasure chest. Except I'd swapped the original gear for four custom rings I tweaked to morph into dream girls and SSS-Grade weapons, tailored to his wildest imagination. He put 'em on, and… well, you know the rest. Those four girls are exactly what he wished for. Plus, summoning them combos perfectly with his EXPlethora talent, racking up EXP like crazy. And just like that, he found a reason to keep living in this world.
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That's the story, more or less. So, here's to you, my fellow countryman! At least I know you're a good guy, Tiny. Keep it up!
"Hey, you three, wake A up so we can all shower together, heh heh!"
"We could just shower without A, you know, Tiny. Giggle!"
"Don't be mean, C! A, wake up, come on!"
"Mmm… A, wake up…"
"No worries, a quick butt-squeeze'll do the trick! Take that!"
Grab!!
"Gah! Oof, Tiny, you perv!"
"Oh, you're awake! Or were you faking it? Heh heh!"
…Scratch that. This guy's a total perv!!!
End of Chapter 36
EXPlethora