Please Gently Raise the Evil Spirits [Infinite]

An Xi was born with an emotional deficit disorder and cannot understand how humans think. Perhaps his gift is complementary: he can sense the emotions and needs of other species.

As a deadly game sweeps across the globe, dungeon bosses launch indiscriminate hunts against all players.

Boss No. 1 is an evil spirit puppet. It looks sweet and adorable, but actually roams around with a knife every night, specializing in killing without a trace.

An Xi: When he was murdered, all he wanted was for someone to believe him.

Boss No. 2 is a masked killer who enjoys manipulating people's hearts and often traps players in dilemmas that test their humanity.

An Xi: Beneath his mask is nothing but a fragile, insecure heart.

Boss No. 3 is the Zombie Emperor, powerful and evil. Wherever his horde passes, no one survives.

An Xi: They're not monsters at all. They're glorious evolution!

Other players: ? He's beyond help. Just drag him away.

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Nobody could have imagined that An Xi would actually bring those terrifying bosses one by one under his wing. They became clingy and jealous of one another, practically turning into Eon Pokémon, while An Xi lovingly cared for them.

The exquisite puppet, crying like a cat: He's my only salvation.

The masked killer, humble as dust: I'd gladly let him kick my mask around like a ball.

The Zombie Emperor gazes into the distance: He's the only one who understands the real me.

Later, the monsters vanished into the mist and merged together.

A tall, handsome man emerged from the abyss and kissed the back of An Xi's hand with near-reverence. "I think I've really fallen in love with you."

The tenderness and pity in An Xi's eyes faded, leaving him cold and expressionless. "But I only like you when you act inhuman."

Boss: ...???

Reader's guide and content warnings:

1. A protagonist who is tender only toward nonhumans X a boss who is a master of flirtation

2. This story contains potentially disturbing content involving puppets, masks, and deep-sea fears. Read with caution.

3. The protagonist really is into nonhumans.

Theme: Love is more powerful than fear.