Middle-Aged Man Isekai Summoning - Chapter 1
Summoned to Another World
For a salaryman, there is a special bi-annual event known as the "bonus." Married men lose most of it to their families, but as a single guy, that has nothing to do with me. That’s why I was agonizing over how to spend mine.
"Should I request Aine-chan at Happiness today, or meet up with Suzu-chan from sugar dating...?♪ Both of them are so physically compatible with me, maybe I'll just see them both~♪"
My head was completely filled with thoughts of spending my bonus on nights out with women. While debating which girl to meet, I was getting my suit ready.
(After all, grooming yourself properly is basic etiquette when meeting a lady!)
Heart pounding with excitement, I straightened my tie in front of the mirror. As if to mock me, a dazzling light suddenly enveloped my feet.
"What...?! W-What is this?!"
Panicking, I shut my eyes tightly. When I timidly opened them moments later, I was standing in a place I had never seen before. Right before me stood a man dressed in regal kingly attire, surrounded by armed soldiers. Furthermore, five beautiful women were lined up right next to me. Thanks to my years of experience, I could instantly tell a woman's age just by looking at her.
Looking from left to right from my perspective:
A 16-year-old girl dressed like a Hero
An 18-year-old girl dressed like a high schooler
A 25-year-old woman in priest-like robes
A 12-year-old girl dressed in black
A 20-year-old woman dressed like a knight
Trying to act calm, my heart pounded at the sudden situation. My eyes were naturally drawn to the women’s faces and figures, and one thought immediately popped into my mind:
(Oh crap! I’m getting an erection!)
Because I had been thinking about adult entertainment right before being summoned, my body reacted. The moment I hurriedly leaned forward to hide it, I locked eyes with the girl dressed like a high school student.
"Disgusting! Old guy, don't look over here!"
My excitement wilted instantly.
(Just because our eyes met, you had to go that far?)
Bewildered and unsure how to react, I stood frozen for a moment. Then, the tension in the room returned. The regal kingly man began to speak in a heavy, solemn voice.
"O Heroes chosen from another world, welcome. We thank you for answering our summons. My name is Arzeon, King of this realm. You should be able to understand my words thanks to the translation magic granted during the summoning."
The King's majestic voice echoed. Indeed, I could understand what he was saying. However...
(Answering? That was 100% forced!)
"No matter how you look at it, that was forced!"
The high school girl next to me spoke up immediately. I mentally applauded her sharp point.
(Spot on, young lady!)
"Forgive us. However, our kingdom is on the verge of destruction by the Demon Lord, and we had no choice but to seek help!"
A look of tragic desperation was indeed painted on the King's face. It seemed I had really been summoned to another world. Making my isekai debut at my age—life really throws unexpected curveballs at you.
"Could you please explain the situation in more detail?"
The calm-looking girl dressed like a Hero requested an explanation from the King. Her composed demeanor eased the tension in the room slightly.
"Ah, Minister, if you would..."
"Understood!"
At the King's command, a middle-aged man who appeared to be his chief minister stepped forward and began to speak.
"This world is called Arsis, where Humans, Demons, and Beastkin coexist. For hundreds of years, the three races avoided conflict and lived in peace. However, a few years ago, the Demon race suddenly launched an invasion. Human territories were seized one after another, pushing our nations to the brink of collapse."
The Minister continued:
"Having let our combat abilities dull during times of peace, we were powerless against the Demon army's onslaught. While searching through ancient texts, we discovered the magic to summon Heroes from another world, and we cast it as a last resort."
Concluding his explanation, the Minister bowed deeply.
"Please... could you lend us your strength to save this country?"
As the Minister's earnest voice faded, the King spoke once more.
"I am deeply sorry to drag you into this. But to protect our citizens, please lend us your aid."
His expression showed genuine remorse. Even so, there were still many things I couldn't fully accept.
(This is classic isekai trope stuff. But why did you summon an ordinary salaryman like me? You really need to explain that part...)
While I was pondering this, the King continued.
"Once the condition of defeating the Demon Lord is met, this Hero Summoning magic can return you to your original world. Of course, you may also choose to remain in this world."
(Ooh! The pattern where you can choose between returning or staying! A harem life in another world versus going back to reality... That's a tough choice.)
While I was lost in silly thoughts, the girl dressed like a Hero raised her hand.
"Understood. I will help."
Her resolute voice tightened the atmosphere in the room.
"You have my gratitude. How about the rest of you?"
Responding to the King's question, the others offered their thoughts.
"We can't go back right now anyway, so we have no choice. Let's just get it over with quickly."
"As a knight, I cannot turn a blind eye to people in distress!"
"Yes, I will cooperate."
"...Um... yes..."
The last timid voice came from the girl dressed in black. It seemed everyone except her was eager. Then, their gazes turned toward me.
"What about you?"
"Huh?! Me? I-I'll do my best!"
Caught off guard, I blurted out a half-hearted response.
(...Refusing probably means execution anyway, so I don't have much choice. I'll just have to find a way to enjoy this situation.)
As I tried to convince myself, the King began speaking again.
"Thank you, everyone. Forgive my delayed explanation, but could you please check your status windows to see your skills and attributes granted upon summoning? Unless someone possesses a special skill, no one else can view your status, so rest assured."
(Ooh, now this gets me excited! Let's check it right away!)
Filled with anticipation, I asked how to view it.
"How do I check it?"
"Simply say 'Status' out loud."
A bit excited, I checked my status and couldn't help but chuckle inwardly.
(Man, I'm simple-minded. Here I am scoffing at being in another world, yet I still get a little thrilled by stuff like this!)
Taking a deep breath, I called out.
"Status!"
A floating list summarizing my abilities appeared right before my eyes:
Dai Amakusa
Stamina: B
Strength: C
Magic Power: E
Magic Aptitude: Fire, Earth, Water, Wind
Overall Evaluation: E
Occupation: Salaryman
Skills:
【Love & Peace】
It was straightforward, but left me at a loss for words.
"Please use that soldier over there as a reference point—he is an overall rank E!"
The Minister pointed toward one of the guards. Apparently, overall rank E was the lowest combat tier in this world.
(Hey now! I've been working out as a hobby, so my Stamina is B and Strength is C! It makes me happy to see the effort I put into training for bed rewarded like this!)
"While attributes are important, skills matter most. Please check yours carefully!"
Taking the King's advice, I focused. There was only one entry listed under my skill tab.
"Love & Peace...?"
(What kind of skill is this? The name sounds like some pacifist thing, but since it was given to me, it's gotta be useful outside of combat, right? Should I tap the text?)
When I touched the lettering, a description window popped up:
Love & Peace:
By engaging in sexual acts with females summoned from another world, you can improve their abilities or grant/adjust their skills. Additionally, meeting certain conditions during the act grants bonus rewards.
※ Maximum of 10 granted skills per person.
※ Skill EXP can only be earned through sexual acts.
(WHAT THE HECK IS THIS SKILL?! It's an incredible ability, but it's completely out of bounds!)
I was in complete panic. The more I read the description, the less I looked like a Hero and the more I felt like a straight-up predator.
(Getting stronger and granting skills through sex...? Sure, getting stronger without fighting is revolutionary, but you obviously need the woman's consent! More importantly, who would do something like that with an old guy they just met?!)
Holding my head in my hands, I tried to figure a way out of this mess, but no good ideas came to mind.
"I would normally ask everyone to introduce themselves, but you must be exhausted from the sudden summoning. Please rest for today. And rest assured—we will not send you straight to the battlefield. We will provide a one-month training period for you to prepare."
The King's words eased the room's tension slightly, but my mind was in turmoil.
(One month... Meaning if I don't build a sexual relationship within a month or get strong on my own, I'm destined to die in a ditch!)
Ruminating on those thoughts, I was led toward my assigned room.
(What do I do... Somebody help me...)
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