My stepsisters are sexy demons, and I must protect them-Chapter 118: [Spin-off 1] A rather busy professor

The school year officially begins.

The classroom is massive, built in descending semicircles with a central podium, just like a university lecture hall.

Chris sits in one of the last rows.

On his right is Alexia.

On his left, Jasmine.

Kellen Wynne—the blond guy who fought Alexia in the opening duel and ranked second in all of HESPARC Academy—is sitting to her right.

Someone walks through the door, and silence falls instantly.

It’s a man whose presence demands respect—short red hair, ice-colored eyes.

Vincent Carreaux, the head of the education division at the academy.

In other words, the principal.

The few whispers that survived his entrance vanish the moment he clears his throat.

«It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to HESPARC Academy. As future HESPARC agents, we will do everything to provide you with the best education possible, and we expect the same level of commitment from you...»

Those words make Chris shiver—he’s restless with excitement.

But something else is making his leg twitch.

A hand.

Under the desk.

It’s gently caressing his left thigh.

Jasmine’s hand.

Chris shoots her a quick, questioning glance.

But she just smiles and keeps touching him like nothing’s happening.

Her fingers graze along his thigh, occasionally slipping ’by accident’ toward more central areas.

It makes him really uncomfortable.

But it also feels good.

So he doesn’t stop her.

«...and for that very reason, this year I have the honor of introducing an extraordinary guest! Due to the nature of his role and his countless responsibilities, he’ll only be able to teach during the first trimester. So make sure to take full advantage of his presence! Ladies and gentlemen, I’m proud to present not only a dear friend and colleague, but also the most powerful Monster Reaper in the world. Please give a warm round of applause for Shin Tendo!»

As soon as Principal Vincent Carreaux announces him, a charming man in his thirties walks into the room.

He has short facial hair, soft brown eyes, and slightly tousled brown hair.

The complete silence that ruled just seconds ago shatters in an instant.

Everyone rises to their feet—from students to teachers—and begins to applaud him with overwhelming enthusiasm.

Shin Tendo, thirty years old, is a true celebrity among those involved in that world

He’s known not just for holding the title of the most powerful Monster Reaper—a title earned after an almost endless series of kills against the creatures from N’Raeth who threaten peace on Earth—but also for becoming the director of HESPARC Japan.

The youngest director in the organization’s history.

But the applause isn’t the only sound that fills the room.

Whispers begin to rise—mostly from the girls.

«Shin Tendo, you’re so hot!»

«Shin, I love you! Marry me, please!»

But that’s not all.

«I knew he was coming. My dad told me! Apparently, he only accepted because he’s got a thing going on with some Misaki Yuunami, the head of the medical division!»

The voice grumbles from somewhere not far from Chris.

He, too—like everyone else—keeps staring at Shin, his eyes practically glowing.

«Shin Tendo... mmmh... my pussy’s all wet just from looking at him from this far...» Jasmine pants.

But that’s not what unsettles Chris.

It’s Alexia’s gaze.

She doesn’t say a word, but her eyes are like two flashing hearts.

She stares at Shin with her mouth practically watering, drooling like someone starving in front of a gourmet feast.

Even she hasn’t escaped the irresistible charm of Professor Tendo.

And for some reason, Chris finds himself deeply irritated by it.

But he’s not the only one.

Kellen Wynne, sitting beside her, nudges her with his elbow—like he’s trying to snap her out of that trance she’s fallen into at the sight of the man.

Finally, once silence falls again, Shin begins his usual formal speech.

He hopes the next three months will be productive and says he’ll do his best to share everything he knows about the creatures from N’Raeth—and how to fight them.

He ends the speech with:

«My role as your instructor officially begins tomorrow, but if you really can’t wait and have something urgent to ask me, I’ll be waiting in my office.»

When he finishes speaking, he winks.

No one knows who it’s aimed at—probably just a general gesture.

And yet, Chris gets the distinct impression that Shin was looking straight at Alexia.

●At the end of classes●

«Where’s my big sis?» Chris asks Jasmine, glancing around.

Ever since the morning classes ended, he hasn’t seen her.

It’s like she vanished into thin air.

«W-Well...» Jasmine rubs her thighs together. «Little bro, how about we look for her... in my room?» she asks, licking her lips, her eyes locked on the bulge between Chris’s legs.

During the lessons, Jasmine kept massaging his thigh—and a bit further up.

It triggered certain physiological reactions in Chris, and they haven’t gone away.

Chris doesn’t seem to notice.

He’s too focused on finding his sister.

But Jasmine notices everything.

«How could she be in your room? You didn’t give her your key,» Chris replies.

Jasmine sighs deeply.

«You boys really are so clueless...»

Then, a lightbulb goes off in Chris’s head.

«Of course! She might be in Professor Tendo’s office! She really admires him—she even has a poster of him in her bedroom! There’s no way she’d miss a chance to talk with him one-on-one!»

He grabs Jasmine by the hand—she blushes instantly.

In her head, she’s already picturing a romantic walk hand-in-hand.

But Chris has something completely different in mind.

He takes off running down the hallway like a madman, dragging Jasmine behind him.

He stops a teacher to ask for directions, then takes off again.

Eventually, they reach the door to Professor Tendo’s office.

Chris is about to knock, but something catches his attention.

A quiet sound, like a muffled female moan, slips through the door.

He recognizes it instantly—it’s his sister’s voice.

Jasmine recognizes it too.

Her face turns red and she presses her lips together.

«T-That bitch...» she mutters under her breath.

She must have already figured out exactly what those sounds mean.

Chris, clearly, hasn’t.

–KNOCK! KNOCK!

Chris knocks on the door.

«W-Who is it...?» comes Professor Tendo’s voice from inside.

He sounds slightly out of breath.

«It’s Chris Kendrow!»

Silence follows.

Then, the door swings open—and Jasmine’s suspicions are confirmed.

Alexia steps out, almost stumbling.

Her hair is messy.

Her school uniform is wrinkled and uneven, like she threw it on in a rush.

Her face is frozen in bliss.

«B-Big sis... You could’ve told me you were coming here! I was really worried!» Chris scolds.

Alexia just nods, as if she doesn’t even have the strength to speak.

At that moment, Professor Tendo appears in the doorway.

He looks at Jasmine and smiles. She blushes even harder and lowers her gaze.

«Chris Tendo, is there anything I can help you with?» the professor asks.

Chris shakes his head.

«N-No, Professor. I was just looking for my sister, that’s all...»

«Don’t worry. Your sister was in good hands. Besides, she can take care of herself. She’s very strong—though I’m sure you already know that.»

«Yes, Professor Tendo! My sister really is amazing!» Chris exclaims.

Just then, a stunning girl with long curly red hair walks up to them.

She’s one of Chris’s classmates, though he has no idea what her name is.

It’s hard to learn everyone’s name in just one morning.

Chris turns to leave, but Shin stops him.

«I have something to do right now...» Shin murmurs, glancing at the red-haired student.

«...but later, let’s say in a couple of hours—»

«Make it three hours, Professor Tendo,» the red-haired girl interrupts.

«Correction... in three hours. I’ll wait for you at the training field. Don’t be late.»

«Training field? But why?» Chris asks, confused.

Before Shin can answer, the red-haired student grabs him and pushes him back into the office with surprising urgency.

«...I’ll explain later...» Shin manages to say, just before the girl slams the door shut and locks it from the inside.