If non-human entities could just use their powers indiscriminately without joining the system, Kuoh Academy would have long since devolved into chaos.
"Of course, there are benefits to joining."
After the warning, Tsubaki Shinra's tone softened again.
"Students of the Underworld Academy do not have to pay the expensive tuition. The money you paid will be refunded. As long as you meet the monthly assessment standards, you can stay until graduation."
"That's all?"
Tuition was indeed a large sum of money, but that alone didn't seem very attractive.
"Of course not. Monthly rankings come with corresponding resources. You also get free access to certain items, the ability to post and accept missions, and more. Someone else will explain the details later."
So stingy. Explaining it wouldn't take that long. Caleb muttered to himself.
Tsubaki Shinra, as the Vice President, was not responsible for such minor matters. Besides, knowing a day sooner or later made no difference. She was more anxious to return and report to Sona Shitori.
She had initially planned to first confirm if Caleb's ability to boost female strength was true and then decide on the next steps. However, the aptitude Caleb displayed made Tsubaki Shinra feel that even if the ability was fake, he was still worth pursuing.
The matter of the Succubus bloodline was completely forgotten. As Sona Shitori's first Pawn and an outcast from a family of exorcists, Tsubaki knew more than Reina and the others.
Many pure-blood families among the 72 Pillars of the Devil aristocracy had been wiped out in a great war long ago. To increase Devil forces, the current Beelzebub developed the Evil Pieces system for Devil reincarnation. Regardless of whether the person was human, a Fallen Angel, or a Dragon, once reincarnated, they were all considered Devils. To be precise, they were considered hybrids.
If they could create Reincarnated Devils, was the question of whether Caleb possessed Succubus blood really relevant? As for his ability to increase power beyond reason and to boost the strength of his sexual partners...
The possibilities were endless. Perhaps he possessed a certain Sacred Gear, or his innate talent was that of a Chalice Body (Lú Díng Tǐzhì). The possibility that Caleb's own aptitude was simply extremely high existed, but it was slim.
The power ceiling and chaotic nature of this world far exceeded Caleb's imagination. As long as he didn't reveal the true nature of his Dual Cultivation ability (Talent Copying), no one would suspect it, and they wouldn't specifically attempt to assassinate him. If someone did try to assassinate Caleb, it would more likely be the Cuckold-Bait template at work—various Cucks and Bulls attempting to eliminate him and claim his women.
"Alright, we'll leave it at that. Don't forget to come to the Student Council tomorrow."
With that, Tsubaki Shinra hurriedly left.
Caleb opened his mouth. You could have at least called for a healer before you left! He remembered that Sona Shitori should already have a Bishop piece by now.
Reluctantly, Caleb had no choice but to endure the pain, slowly inching his way to the infirmary one step at a time.
Enjoying the massage from the beautiful school nurse, Caleb was unaware that he had once again missed an opportunity to learn the second function of his Dual Cultivation ability.
The next day.
The moment Caleb stepped onto the campus, all eyes were fixed on him. Curiosity, jealousy, covetousness, malice… A shiver ran down his spine from the complex emotions.
Caleb was confused. Usually, he was only secretly watched by the girls... What was going on today? He felt like he was being watched by many people on the way to school, and the attention only intensified after he arrived.
"Follow me."
His confusion didn't last long. As soon as Caleb put down his bag, Tsubaki Shinra found him, and the two walked toward the Student Council room.
"Senpai, why does it feel like everyone is staring at me today?"
Asking when you don't know is a good habit, and Caleb always believed and practiced it.
Tsubaki Shinra looked straight ahead, saying softly, "We'll talk when we get to the Student Council room."
So mysterious. What could it be?
Though curious, Caleb continued to play the role of the obedient student. He had recently discovered another benefit of the Cuckold-Bait template: when acting this way, he not only gained female favor more easily but also increased his deceptiveness. Combined with the Disguise talent, it made him even harder to see through. Moreover, being a lustful scumbag didn't conflict with being outwardly compliant and obedient. Suppressing the negative effects and fully leveraging the positive effects—avoiding cuckoldry or attack while efficiently conquering girls and rapidly increasing power—that was the correct way to use the Cuckold-Bait template.
Arriving at the Student Council room, Caleb found two familiar figures besides Sona Shitori: Rias Gremory and her first Queen piece, Akeno Himejima.
"President, I've brought him."
"Good. Tsubaki, thank you."
Tsubaki Shinra shook her head and led her friend Akeno Himejima to the side, leaving the space to the two 'Kings.'
"President, and Rias-senpai, good morning."
Rias's presence caught Caleb completely off guard. He hadn't expected to meet the Crimson-Haired Ruin Princess so soon. Of the people Caleb could potentially encounter, Rias might not have the most exalted status, but she was definitely the most powerful.
Caleb secretly glanced at the beautiful redhead's overflowing bosom, recalling her other nickname: the Crimson-Haired Demon Breasts. Her assets were truly breathtaking, surpassing even those of the Hentai heroines. The sliver of cleavage visible from her uniform was enough to make Caleb swallow several times. That size, that luster, that bounce... I could go ten rounds!
"What they said isn't entirely false. He really is a little pervert."
Rias smiled lightly, completely unbothered by Caleb's gaze. Almost every male who saw her had dirty thoughts; Caleb was just more direct about it. She actually found him quite candid, even a little cute.
Disguise + Cuckold-Bait Template = Special Attack on Women (Effect doubled on "Big Sister" types)
I'm not little! Try me yourself if you don't believe me. Facing Rias's teasing, Caleb could only indulge in inner thoughts.
"Sona, why don't you let me have him? I don't have a single Pawn yet."
Rias chuckled. "Clearly, Uesugi-kun likes me more than you."
Sona Shitori remained expressionless, adjusting her glasses. "Are you really willing to pay that much just for one Pawn?"
"Hmm, who knows?" Rias crossed her legs, giving Caleb a highly seductive wink.
Sona had no effective way to counter Rias, so she quickly changed the subject.
"Who leaked Caleb's information?"
Switching to business, Rias dropped her smile. As direct descendants of pure-blood High-Class Devil families, they had a healthy, competitive rivalry.
"I'm not sure. By the time I received the news, it had spread everywhere."
A subordinate with great potential, if kept hidden, was a trump card that could turn the tide. There was no need to question Caleb's potential; they all trusted that Tsubaki Shinra would not make a mistake on a matter of this importance.