dkrc Chapter 23: How to Include Yokai in the Encyclopedia
Chapter 23: How to Include Yokai in the Encyclopedia
Yukimura Yuri's current affection level: 59
At home, Izumi Takumi stared at the monster encyclopedia with a worried expression.
Three days have passed since the demon incident, and during these three days, he has been trying to find a way to increase Yukimura Yuri's favorability.
After many attempts, the favorability rating was stuck at 59.
Fearing that continuing to pester Yukimura Yuri would annoy her, Izumi Takumi stopped today.
[Yukimura Mashiro's current affection level: 67]
Yukimura Mashiro's affection level is actually relatively easy to increase. Treating her to food and playing with her will significantly raise her affection level.
But thinking about the phrase "as a dog" in the inclusion prompt, Izumi Takumi felt that Yukimura Mashiro might be hiding some unknown fetish.
I estimate that when the favorability rating is close to 80, it will also get stuck there.
How can I get into Yukimura Yuri's heart?
Unable to help but sigh, Kotoko Morishita, noticing the romantic gossip circulating, quietly appeared.
"Are you worried about how to pursue girls? Let me help you!"
Did you have any social interactions during your lifetime?
"No."
"Oh."
"Hey, hey, that distrustful look in your eyes is really hurting me."
Izumi Takumi waved his hand: "A little girl who's never even been in a relationship is here to teach me about love. That's interesting."
Kotoko Morishita, hands on her hips, said with displeasure, "You're a virgin too! Besides, I've read a lot of romance manga, so I can definitely help you!"
After thinking about it, Izumi Takumi realized that Morishita Kotoko was also a girl, and might actually be able to help him win over Yukimura Yuri.
"Then help me think of a way to take things further with this girl."
Izumi Takumi describes Yukimura Yuri's appearance, personality, and the details of their interactions.
After listening, Kotoko Morishita looked at Takumi Izumi with a suspicious expression: "She's been so good to you, what more could you want?"
"...I just want to get closer to President Yuri and repay her kindness."
Since Izumi Takumi couldn't reveal the matter of the Yokai Encyclopedia, he found another excuse.
But repaying Yukimura Yuri was also his true intention.
"Hmm, based on your description, girls like this who are so assertive usually lack a sense of security. Why don't you try protecting her?"
"Should I step down to protect my superior?"
What's this about rebelling against the Heavenly Gang? You're lucky if you don't drag them down.
"If you're not strong enough, why don't you try taking the more sentimental route...?"
"What do you mean?"
"It means to care for her, understand her, and become her support."
Seeing that Izumi Takumi seemed to be deep in thought, Morishita Kotoko continued, "Do what you truly want to do, care for her, and cherish her."
After a moment of silence, Izumi Takumi nodded emphatically: "I understand."
"See, I'm still quite useful!" Morishita Kotoko proudly raised her head, revealing her long, white chin.
"Yes, yes, you've been a great help."
As he spoke, Izumi Takumi took out the Demon Crystal.
This wasn't the first time Morishita Kotoko had seen this thing. For the past few days, Izumi Takumi had been studying it repeatedly, while wearing a thoughtful expression, seemingly lost in thought.
Takumi Izumi decides to hand over the Oni Crystal to the Yokai Encyclopedia.
For the past three days, he has been pondering whether to keep the ghost crystal for his own cultivation or hand it over to the Monster Compendium in exchange for a reward.
It would take far too long to fully absorb this superior ghost crystal.
Moreover, keeping this treasure in one's possession will inevitably attract other evil spirits to come and fight for it.
It would be difficult to protect the Ghost Crystal with my own strength, and it would be bad if it implicated other ordinary people.
Therefore, handing it over to the Yokai Encyclopedia is the best option right now.
However, after the demon incident, he also learned that the monster encyclopedia could include monsters in other ways.
The first method is to collect characters based on their affinity. This involves increasing the affinity of the characters you collect. Once you collect a character, there is a high probability that you will unlock subsequent collection tasks and continue to receive rewards.
The second method is to defeat or kill the target. This method of acquisition by force will not unlock subsequent missions, but will only grant a one-time reward.
The Yokai Encyclopedia will trigger different inclusion methods depending on how friendly the included Yokai are to you.
Like the Yukimura sisters and Kiyotsuki Anrin when they first met, they had no hostility towards me, and I was not as strong as them, so gaining their favorability was the best way.
Of course, if I can actually defeat them, they should be included in the encyclopedia.
The evil spirit from last time was blinded by hatred and could not be communicated with.
It's definitely impossible to win his favor, so the only way is to defeat him. Even if you can't beat him, this is the only way to recruit him.
This is a collection pattern that Izumi Takumi summarized after careful consideration, and it still needs to be verified.
[Ghost Crystal Submitted (Hate)]
[Inclusion successful!]
[The vengeful spirit (hatred): Yuji Ueno]
[Details: He once had a happy life, but a bizarre car accident took away his childhood sweetheart. The two had vowed to get married on Valentine's Day next year. Overwhelmed by the shock, he ultimately suffocated to death from excessive drinking, his vomit blocking his airway. Filled with boundless hatred, he became a vengeful ghost.]
Favorite things: Lover, games.
Things I dislike: Cars, and failing to protect my partner.
[Special spell has been cast!]
After the demon crystal was absorbed by the monster encyclopedia, the entire book immediately shone with golden light.
A stream of light entered Izumi Takumi's forehead.
[Shikigami Search: This skill helps you find a suitable spirit within a certain range to become a Shikigami; finding a spirit increases its affinity with you.]
[Spell Compatibility: 97%]
After the golden light subsided, the monster encyclopedia automatically flipped to the first page, where new content appeared.
[Number of Yokai Collected: 2]
[Number of uncollected monsters: 3]
[Automatic monster search attempts: 1 (refreshes weekly)]
After clicking on the collected monsters, the names of Morishita Kotoko and Ueno Yuji immediately appeared next to them.
The unlisted yokai are the Yukimura sisters and Kiyotsuki Anrin.
The most important thing is this automatic monster-finding function. Is the monster encyclopedia complaining that its progress is too slow, and starting to unlock new features for itself...?
I'll try this feature when I have time.
Putting away the monster encyclopedia, Izumi Takumi used the newly acquired spell based on the contents of his mind.
Spiritual energy gathered at his fingertips, and a small orange ball of light appeared.
The orange orb detached from the fingertip, floated up and down in the air for a while, and then crashed into the body of Kotoko Morishita, who was standing nearby.
[Morishita Kotoko's favorability +5]
[Morishita Kotoko’s current favorability level: 87]
"What is this thing?" Kotoko Morishita watched as the ball of light entered her body.
After touching her chest in confusion, she even rubbed her two voluptuous breasts.
Izumi Takumi's face darkened: "Alright, stop rubbing it. That thing won't make you bigger."
"Tch, I'm big enough as it is!"
Izumi Takumi was somewhat surprised, ignoring Morishita Kotoko's banter.
I never expected that Kotoko Morishita would be suitable to become a shikigami.
However, he is not in a hurry regarding the shikigami at the moment, as such matters must be handled according to Morishita Kotoko's wishes.
Before helping Morishita Kotoko resolve her obsession, Izumi Takumi will not propose making her his shikigami.
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