[Acquisition]: 3
Seeing the refreshed usage count, Alistair decisively used one charge on the ring on his finger to acquire its information.
[Azakana's Gaze] (Ring)
[Azakana's Gaze (Lust Demon Ring)]: Forged from the single eye of the Abyssal Demon Azakana as its vessel and powered by its strength. It grants the user abilities such as psychic suggestion, hypnosis, and thought transmission over sentient species. However, due to certain restrictions applied during its creation, it can only be used on demi-human races. This limitation has, however, amplified its effect. It can also strengthen itself by absorbing released lust and special energy. Since the original will of the demon has been erased, the user does not need to fear being controlled. However, due to the inherent nature of the demon's power, there appear to be unknown side effects...
This was the first time Alistair had seen such a long information block, and he also saw a new term: Demon.
Setting aside everything else, demons are common characters in various works. But featuring a demon in this world, which doesn't seem to be very high-powered? If it were a useless one like Jashin-chan or an idiot like Satania, it would be fine. But if it's an Oppai Gakuen-level threat, he might be blown to dust by a mere aftershock without even knowing how he died.
"Your name is Hikari Hyakkiya, right? Is there any information about Angels or Demons in this world?"
Alistair, somewhat headache-ridden, asked Hikari Hyakkiya without using another skill charge on thin air.
"Zzzzz... Hmm? What? Angels and Demons? You'd better look for that stuff in another world. How could they exist in reality? There are some unique races like Succubi, but they're very rare. Do you have any other questions? If not, I'm going back to sleep."
Hikari Hyakkiya, roused from a daze, yawned and answered Alistair half-asleep.
"Uh, Succubi?"
Alistair felt his understanding of the world had broadened again. Seeing Hikari Hyakkiya slump back onto the table, he decided not to ask any more questions and let her sleep. In this room, Alistair felt perfectly safe and didn't need to worry about his well-being.
However, Alistair himself felt no desire to sleep. His brain had processed too much information and was still a bit jumbled. After thinking it over, he used the remaining two charges to see what else he could get.
[Vampire's Stone Mask Worn by the Egyptian Queen]
A Stone Mask used by a certain ruthless villain. When worn, it transforms the wearer's race into a Vampire. Weaknesses include ultraviolet rays from sunlight and the ripple *Hamon* energy with solar properties. When inlaid with the Aja Red Stone, the wearer, if possessing the bloodline of a Pillar Man, will become a JO-level being. Note: Shouting, "O-re wa nin-gen o yameruzo, JoJo!" (I reject my humanity, JoJo!) after wearing it grants the potential of a centenarian who was beaten to death by a villain group and acquires the charm to attract special individuals. [Equipment Type]
Alistair looked at the Stone Mask that appeared in his hand, his expression calm, his heart unwavering. Regarding this item, Alistair could only say it was powerful but impractical. He didn't want to be unable to go out during the day, and with current technology, UV lamps were sold as toys; someone could shine one on him and potentially burn a hole through him. So, this item was useless to Alistair, at least for now. It would only be useful if he could draw the Pillar Man bloodline and the Aja Red Stone, but when would that be?
Keep rolling! Last one!
[Golden Rule (Fate)]: A type of destiny originating from a certain Glistening Gold figure from *A Certain Month*. A person possessing this destiny will be surrounded by wealth (including but not limited to money) throughout their life, never struggling financially, and living a life of great affluence. [Item Type (Automatic Use)]
Well, this solved Alistair's financial problems, and the concept of wealth was quite broad. Many things in life could be considered wealth...
Beep! Beep! Beep!
His phone started ringing. Alistair picked it up and saw it was a notification from the phone company. Several text messages arrived, showing that a few people had charged his phone with a total of several hundred credits.
...
This thing is quite efficient. Am I going to find money on the ground tomorrow?
Alistair silenced his phone and closed his eyes to rest. Although he was out of immediate danger, Alistair had experienced a lot of shocks today. He still felt wide awake and decided to process everything first.
Meanwhile, Alistair wasn't the only one having a sleepless night.
At Yukiko's place.
It was past midnight, but Yukiko still couldn't sleep. After the canceled activity, the time wasn't too late, so her boyfriend, Makoto Aihara, had invited her over to his house. Although other people were home, it didn't stop Makoto Aihara from hoping his girlfriend, Yukiko, could help him take care of things.
But when Yukiko saw her boyfriend's "cute little thing," she couldn't help but recall the overwhelming sensation brought by Alistair's Guardian Dragon. Comparing the two, Yukiko's slightly compliant mood vanished. No one who has tasted gourmet food wants to go back to eating slop. It's easy to go from frugality to luxury, but hard to go from luxury to frugality. When you're used to eating a large steak, suddenly being asked to eat a single enoki mushroom—who could be in the mood for that?
Due to Yukiko's lack of cooperation, Makoto Aihara ultimately had to resolve the issue himself. With his gentle personality, he didn't complain much, only feeling a bit frustrated, assuming his girlfriend Yukiko wasn't keen on that side of things. He sighed, thinking, As expected of a pure literary girl, she really loves literary things. But wasn't that what he loved about Yukiko? Thinking this way, he felt that asking Yukiko to solve his physical needs was somewhat of a desecration, and he felt a pang of guilt.
However...
Alistair's is so much bigger than Makoto's. No wonder she felt nothing before; Makoto simply couldn't give her the sensation she craved. Ugh, I wonder what Alistair was busy with tonight that made him go out. Should I try to go again tomorrow? But what if going too often makes Makoto suspicious? Ah, wait, this is cheating! I can't betray Makoto! But, but, I really want to go...
Yukiko was conflicted internally. She slapped her own face, trying to control herself from thinking about that scorching, gigantic dragon. Whether she succeeded or not, was up for debate...
While Makoto Aihara was solving his problem with a bit of guilt due to his own overthinking, Yukiko was secretly figuring out how to go to Alistair's house every day without her boyfriend becoming suspicious. How strange.
Even in the dead of night, Yukiko was still preoccupied. She eventually got up and began reading some collected works of human copulatory activities that were beneficial to mental and physical health.
As she read the book's content and let her imagination run wild, Yukiko couldn't help but reach down. However, shortly after, Yukiko withdrew her hand with a look of disappointment. Self-pleasure was nowhere near as fun or satisfying as that time Alistair developed and "drilled" her. It's just not enough...
And so, on this night, Alistair was not the only one who was sleepless...