[And just think, Natsume agreed to a life like that willingly! Sort of. Nothing a little brainwashing couldn't handle, anyway.]

I haven't gotten a rank, but I hope I don't get stuck in the basement, then. You said you were 3 for a while, what are you now?

[Taking another bite, and looking thoughtfully at his skewer. He might have some resistance built up but, uh. He can feel a familiar little tingle teasing at the edge of his senses.]

There's definitely something in this.