The Most Satisfied Reincarnate

"Enough, Felix," Desmond spoke up abruptly, his voice cutting through the silence. With a pointed finger, his gaze fixed on a specific spot, causing Felix's complexion to turn pale as he followed the gesture. His eyes widened in shock as he beheld the sight that lay before them. Without pause, Desmond continued, "Let's move."

"Yes, my king!" The response came in unison from the row of voices behind Desmond. As they shifted their attention, a crimson hue enveloped their vision, casting an eerie glow that coiled around their bodies like a slithering serpent. All of Desmond's subordinates now appeared with red eyes and a faint reddish aura.

A tinge of regret flickered in Desmond's gaze as he observed his transformed comrades. Meanwhile, Felix, having recovered from his initial shock, let his eyes sweep across the scene. His past subordinates, whom he had known so well, now stood before him as beastly creatures. While their outward appearance remained the same, their personalities had been lost long ago.

A moment of sadness washed over Felix as he took in the state of his old comrades.

"And you girls, come with us," Desmond added, causing the girls who had been engaged in discussion to freeze in confusion, their gazes fixated on him.

"But why? Won't we just become a burden to you?" The one brave enough to question Desmond was his sister, Alice, who observed Felix and the transformed subordinates with a puzzled expression.

"In the past, perhaps. But your safety is assured with the newly formed army. I possess something that can enhance your combat prowess," Desmond explained, directing his gaze at his sister. A transparent screen displaying Alice's stats hovered before them, revealing a significant improvement, particularly in her energy levels.

[

-Status-

Name: Alice

Sex: Female

Age: 14 years

Race: Human

Class: 1st Witch

Occupation: None

Unique Energy: 23.70

Strength: 9.35

Agility: 12.35

Stamina: 4.74

]

The magnitude of the improvement was staggering. Could this power-up be related to the secret she had learned from their mother? Desmond wondered, his eyes narrowing momentarily as he studied each stat. His focus settled on Alice's class.

"How did you manage to reach the 1st class so quickly?" Desmond blurted out, unable to contain his curiosity. He found himself standing before her, his gaze locked with her large green eyes.

Desmond's behavior startled those around them. Only after a brief silence did he realize his lapse and quickly regained composure. "Um, congratulations on reaching the 1st class," he coughed, averting his gaze from his sister.

It was not unusual for him to react this way, considering he had been stuck in the same class for years. Besides, he recalled Alice mentioning the need for an additional potion to advance to the 1st class. How had she managed it?

...

Desmond's subordinates, now transformed into beasts, obediently followed behind him as they prepared to depart, with the girls trailing closely behind.

"Young master, do you plan to restore their original personalities?" Felix muttered almost involuntarily, his voice barely audible amidst the swirling emotions. He struggled to find the right words, torn between offering comfort and accepting the reality before him.

Desmond and the rest paused, their gazes shifting to Felix. "Unfortunately, that's beyond my abilities. For now, they will remain as they are. I will find a way," Desmond reassured, his words carrying a hint of determination.

Upon hearing his master's words, Felix sighed heavily, shaking his head. Pity etched across his face as he regarded his former comrades, now resembling beasts, their bodies hunched forward with mouths agape.

"Let it go. The past is behind us. I cannot let my emotions hinder my performance," Felix thought, unaware of the ever-changing expressions that flickered across his face.

Desmond, sensing the unusual atmosphere, turned his attention to Alice, who was tugging at his clothes, her head bowed and her voice trembling beneath her breath.

"Brother, I have strange feelings, but I don't know how to explain," she confessed, her emerald eyes filled with anxiety. He noticed her breath was unsteady, and worry etched across her face, as if something significant was about to happen.

Confusion washed over Desmond as he surveyed the rest of the girls. Annie, typically icy and indifferent, now wore a subtle expression of panic on her usually serene face. Laura, usually cheerful and mature, approached him, her scarlet hair cascading over his shoulder, and her lips twitching as if she wanted to ask something.

"Whoa?!" Desmond exclaimed, startled as a pair of hands embraced him from behind. It was Shelty, her tear-streaked face buried in his chest, soaking his clothes with her tears. She sobbed uncontrollably, her body trembling with emotion, leaving him speechless.

"P-Please, young master, don't leave us!" she pleaded, her voice choked with tears.

Before Desmond could discern who was speaking, his view was suddenly blocked by a system notification, abruptly ending the scene. Instantly, his vision returned without warning.

[The tutorial has ended!]

[Compressing host's experiences and knowledge...]

Confusion and bewilderment engulfed Desmond as he read the notifications, still conscious despite being trapped in darkness. Many voices echoed in his mind, but he couldn't grasp the full extent of what had happened to him.

In that moment, a flurry of ideas and memories flashed through his mind, as if he were watching himself in a rewinding movie.

[Congratulations to the host for completing the introduction tutorial!]

[Success completing '<Saint World>' Expedition! Mission Difficulty: ??? Evaluation Rating: S Rewards: ...]

However, before Desmond could read the rest of the information, his consciousness began to fade. A single notification remained, popping up in his view before he slipped into unconsciousness.

[Returning back to the main world...]

...

Far away, in the largest hospital in Denpasar, a bustling atmosphere overtook the once calm and serene place. The hospital, with its three levels and expansive parking area, was now filled with people rushing about, their faces displaying a mix of excitement and worry.

A young female doctor, in her early twenties, clad in a white lab coat, urgently instructed the nurses. Her long black hair flowed down to her waist, partially obscuring her face, but her striking brown eyes shimmered with beauty. Despite the green medical mask covering half her face, her slender waist and smooth, fair skin spoke of her attractiveness.

"Quick, inform the family!" the doctor ordered, gesturing to the rest of the nurses. She glanced at the room number '01' with anticipation.

"Yes, Doctor!" the nurses replied in unison, quickly moving to carry out the doctor's instructions. The doctor approached the door and knocked.

"Excuse me," she spoke without waiting for permission, entering the room. However, she froze in her tracks as her wide brown eyes locked onto the patient's smiling face.

"It's been a long time, Doctor Alice," the patient, a man, lay on the bed, his long hair cascading around him as if it were an entity of its own. His handsome face boasted sharp features and a perfectly curved jawline.

But what intrigued her the most was his slit magenta pupils, fixed upon her like a predator eyeing its prey. It exuded a devilish charm that intoxicated her mind.