Chapter 10: Big-Dick Herb - 3

People often say that a life flashing before one’s eyes is the body’s final struggle to survive.

And the scene unfolding before me now could likewise be seen as Ian’s resistance in his struggle to live.

"Ian, herbs basically grow in symbiosis with one another."

"You mean they live together?"

"That’s right."

"Why? It would be more advantageous for survival if they grew apart."

"Perhaps it’s because they like living together?"

Brilliant platinum-blond hair and orange eyes like amber set into her face.

A small, white-jade-like face, a slender figure, and the pointed, elongated ears of a woman.

Shockingly, the woman who appeared in Ian’s life flashing before his eyes was an elf, a member of the race famed for its beauty.

"And it may be because of the laws of nature."

"What law is that?"

"Where yang energy is abundant, yin energy is bound to gather."

"But you said before that yang and yin energy were mutually incompatible."

"That’s true. But there are times when yang and yin energy nurture each other as well."

"Your explanations are always way too vague."

"Are they?"

The leisurely-looking elf stroked young Ian’s head, and with that, the vision ended.

‘Yang energy and yin energy.’

The harmony of yin and yang.

It was the solution Ian had shown me through that flashback in order to survive this situation.

To do that, I had to consume an elixir packed with yin energy, one that could rival the Big-Dick Herb, a mass of yang energy.

‘The lilies!’

According to his teacher, yang and yin energy grew by nurturing one another.

Then the lilies that had grown near the Big-Dick Herb, that mass of yang energy, must also contain yin energy.

‘If this isn’t the answer, I’m fucking dead.’

I cautiously put the lilies I had picked for Isabelle into my mouth.

At once, a cold energy began circulating through my body.

But one lily was nowhere near enough to quell the Big-Dick Herb’s scorching energy.

‘Fuck it. All or nothing!’

I shoved every lily I had into my mouth.

Then my consciousness abruptly cut out.

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"Gasp?!"

When I opened my eyes,

I did not see my tiny studio apartment, but Ian’s shabby campsite.

"Did I succeed?"

I cautiously pinched my cheek.

It hurt, so this did not seem to be a dream.

"More importantly..."

I cautiously pulled down my pants.

I had risked my life consuming the Big-Dick Herb to overcome Ian’s tiny cock, which was just about perfect for turning him into a eunuch.

Fortunately, I had not died—but if I had failed to overcome that tiny cock, then it would all have been for nothing.

"Holy shit!"

Yet contrary to my expectations, the Big-Dick Herb’s effect was far more incredible than I could have imagined.

Ian’s cock, which had been no bigger than two finger joints, was gone. In its place hung a massive cock too thick to grasp even with both hands.

And that was without even being fully hard.

‘I think it’s bigger than when Sumire ate it.’

Next, I checked my status window.

The Big-Dick Herb was originally a bizarre item that turned Sumire, the heroine of [Kunoichi’s Circumstances], into a futanari, but it was technically classified as an elixir.

Since I was a man, it had affected me differently—and if I had not eaten the lilies, I would have died.

‘It must have gone up by at least 10.’

It was a combination of two elixirs, one that had even taken the harmony of yin and yang into consideration.

It would have been strange if my stats had not risen, and just as I expected, they had.

But the numbers easily surpassed my expectations.

『Status Window』

◎ Name: Ian

◎ Age: 25

◎ Classes: [Hunter (Lv. 10)] / [Swordsman (Lv. 5)] / [Archer (Lv. 7)] / [Alchemist (Lv. 1)]

◎ Stats

- [Health: 74] [Strength: 12] [Vitality: 74]

- [Agility: 10] [Senses: 20] [Dexterity: 11]

- [Mana: 5] [Mentality: 61] [Focus: 17]

◎ Traits: [Yin-Yang Constitution] / [Helia’s Blessing]

"Seventy-four? They went up by sixty-nine?!"

Both Health and Vitality had increased by 69, reaching 74.

At this level, I was beyond even hero-grade talent and closer to superhuman-grade talent.

‘My Mentality also went up by a full 30.’

That was likely a consequence of surviving after nearly dying.

‘Even in the game, if you survived with 1 HP, your Mentality stat would increase.’

An increase of 30 was encouraging, but what mattered more were my Health and Vitality.

"This is great, but it’s a little disappointing."

If it had been Strength and Agility, my combat power would have skyrocketed.

But since it was Health and Vitality, I could not really feel myself becoming stronger despite the huge increase.

‘Though does it really matter? There aren’t many episodes in [A Country Village’s Circumstances] where I’ll have to fight.’

There was a bandit raid episode, but it was originally at a difficulty level Ian could handle.

Aside from that, the only fighting would be hunting, and my current stats were more than enough for that.

‘But what is this [Yin-Yang Constitution] trait?’

Ian’s innate [Ugly] trait had vanished, and a new trait had appeared in its place.

‘Given the circumstances, it must be the result of harmonizing yin and yang with the Big-Dick Herb and the lilies.’

Unfortunately, there was currently no way to find detailed information about [Yin-Yang Constitution].

The ability to view trait information was a privilege of the Church of the Sun.

Unless I earned contribution points at the church, it would be difficult to learn anything about [Yin-Yang Constitution].

‘For now, I should head home.’

I gathered my belongings and headed back to my in-laws’ house.

. . .

"Oh my?"

When I arrived at my in-laws’ house, Adelia saw my face and startled.

"Ian, did you put on makeup or something?"

"Pardon?"

At first, I did not understand Adelia’s reaction, but after looking in the mirror she lent me, I realized what had changed about my face.

‘Is this because the [Ugly] trait disappeared?’

Ian had been universally acknowledged as ugly.

He had apparently suffered all kinds of hardship since childhood, too, because he had far more wrinkles than someone his age should.

But now, not only were his scars gone, even the wrinkles and blemishes had disappeared.

‘It isn’t an utterly dramatic transformation, but this is still incredible.’

I would not call him handsome, but he seemed like a reasonably good-looking guy now.

"I tried an experimental elixir, and I think that must be why. It’ll probably go back to normal after some time."

"An elixir can change someone this much? You seem taller, too... Am I just imagining it?"

Apparently fascinated by my changed face, Adelia stroked it.

Adelia had become somewhat less distant after I married Isabelle, but today she was noticeably closer than usual.

‘So this is why it pays to be good-looking.’

Even being merely decent-looking made this much difference. I could not even imagine what kind of life truly handsome men lived.

Of course, just as Isolde liked handsome men, her mother Adelia seemed to like good-looking men too.

"A-Are you going hunting again today?"

"I suppose so?"

Perhaps realizing she had been absentmindedly touching her son-in-law’s face, Adelia blushed.

In many ways, she was a rather scatterbrained mother-in-law.

"Then, could you hunt some rabbits today?"

"Rabbits? Is that because of Isolde?"

"Yes. She’s been like that since last night..."

At Adelia’s words, I turned my eyes toward Isolde.

Isolde did not look like she had any intention of coming out from under her blanket.

‘She really is immature.’

Harvest season was coming soon.

It was about to be their busiest time, yet the eldest daughter was acting like that just because her feelings had been hurt.

I wanted to smack her upside the head, but thinking of how I would train her later, I barely managed to restrain myself.

"It’s not difficult, so if I see any, I’ll hunt them."

"I’m sorry for asking you something like this."

"Not at all. It’s only natural for me as the head of the household."

"Thank you. If there’s anything you need later, tell me. I’ll help too."

"Then could you teach me how to work the fields?"

"Work the fields?"

"Yes. I’ve settled in the village, so I can’t live as a hunter forever."

"Will you be all right? It’ll be hard if you do that alongside hunting."

"I’ll be fine. I may not look it, but I have plenty of stamina."

"If you say so... Would you come to the fields this afternoon?"

After discussing my plans for the day with Adelia, I headed to where Isabelle was.

"Good morning, Isabelle. Did you sleep well?"

"Good morning..."

When I drew back the curtain, Isabelle greeted me.

But the moment she saw my face, she tilted her head.

"Your face looks different."

"Haha, I tried an experimental elixir, and it unexpectedly had a beautifying effect."

"You’re a hunter, but you know how to make medicine too?"

"Yes, I have a talent for alchemy. I’ll prepare any medicine you need someday too, Isabelle."

Isabelle was slightly surprised by my answer, then smiled as she replied.

"Yes, I’ll count on you."

After that, I tended to Isabelle as usual.

Until yesterday, she had rejected my help, but today, for some reason, she did not reject my touch.

Rather, I could feel that she was relying on me completely.

‘Is it because I’m good-looking now?’

Men really do need to be good-looking.

. . .

After finishing all my work for the day, I went straight to the church.

Normally, I would not have considered visiting because I lacked the stamina, but thanks to the huge increase in Health from the Big-Dick Herb, I was still full of energy without a hint of fatigue.

‘All hail the Big-Dick Herb.’

When I arrived at the church, Reina greeted me as usual, her massive breasts thrust forward.

"Hello, brother. What brings you here today?"

I had to struggle with everything I had not to stare at her breasts.

"I’d like to volunteer at the church."

"Volunteer?"

"Yes! I want to work for Helia."

Reina looked flustered at my words.

Could it be that this church did not accept volunteers?

"Is it because I’m a man?"

"No, it’s just the first time someone has asked to do this, so I was briefly surprised."

"Phew... That’s a relief. So, what should I do?"

"Hmm..."

Reina thought for a moment at my question, then looked toward the garden.

"Could you start by pulling the weeds?"

"Of course. I’ll have it done in no time."

So, hunting in the morning, fieldwork in the afternoon, and volunteering at the church in the evening.

At night, I gathered herbs and kept watch on the village.

Sleep?

Thanks to the Vitality the Big-Dick Herb had raised, my body now recovered as though I had slept deeply even with only two hours of sleep a day.

‘All hail the Big-Dick Herb!’

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