The next morning, Sonya woke up with a throbbing head. She let out a soft groan, trying to clear the fog clouding her mind. As her eyes focused, she realized there was a blanket draped over her. Then, like a crashing wave, the memories of last night assaulted her.
A handsome stranger. His warm body. The rough touch of his hands that had somehow ignited an unexpected fire within her. The dirty words that had spilled from her own lips—words she never imagined herself saying.
"My god, Sonya, you've truly lost it," she whispered to herself, her face burning with a fierce blush. Her body grew hot as she recalled every embarrassing detail. She shook her head vigorously, trying to convince herself. 'It was the alcohol. And the recent breakup. Yeah, that's it. If I were in my right mind, there's no way I'd have acted like such a... slut.'
She threw off the blanket covering her naked body. Her gaze dropped to her pelvis, and her memory served up a crystal-clear image of that moment—when he, whether on purpose or not, had finished inside her in those final seconds.
"That utter bastard!" she cursed in frustration. "Ugh, I need to get checked by a doctor."
She could still feel a lingering moisture between her thighs. But strangely, upon closer inspection, the area felt completely clean. A question flickered in her mind: Did he... clean me up?
Sonya let out a long sigh. The phantom warmth of that man still seemed to cling to her skin. As she turned her head, her eyes caught a folded piece of paper on the pillow next to hers. With mixed feelings, she opened it.
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To my first woman,
Don't think of last night as just a one-night stand. I thoroughly enjoyed every second, and I think you did too.
Here's my number: +6***********. Call me if you miss me and want a next round. I'll try to come if I'm free.
Don't you dare think this is over, Sonya. I know about you—where you live, what your family's like. So, from now on, keep an eye on your bedroom window. Who knows, I might just be slipping into your room while you're asleep.
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Sonya's hands trembled. Her blood boiled, yet a strange mix of fear and anticipation slithered down her spine. Her throat felt dry.
"That damn, horny psycho," she cursed under her breath. She clutched her still-pounding head. "Fuck! It seems I just slept with a strong, creepy, and perverted psycho."
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I put on the academy uniform I hadn't touched in ages—a white shirt, red tie, blue blazer, and black pants. After promising Delilah I'd return to the academy, I at least had to pretend to comply. As a final layer, I threw on a hoodie and slung the strangely unfamiliar backpack over my shoulder.
Arriving in the dining room, I found the house silent. Only a short note from Delilah remained, informing me that she and Charlotte had left for a work-related matter for a few days. A brief sense of relief washed over me. At least, for a little while, I was free from her watchful eyes.
But one thing still bound me: Angeline. If my stepsister saw me out of uniform and reported it to her mother, the consequences would be far worse. So, even with false intentions, I decided to leave the house.
However, my feet refused to carry me towards the academy gates. The thought of their faces, the indifferent stares that saw me as nothing more than a toy, and the whispered taunts about my months-long absence made me change my mind.
Damn it! I'm not ready. I'm not ready to face them. Just thinking about meeting them again sent me into a panic.
Instead of heading to the academy, I diverted my path to a secluded park. There, I completed my Daily Quest. With my increased Strength and Vitality points, challenges that once felt difficult were now easily overcome.
[Daily Quest Completed]
[You have received a reward of 50 EXP]
Sitting on a park bench, I took a deep breath, enjoying the cool morning air before pulling up my status screen.
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NAME: Adam Socheron
CLASS:Depraved Time Lord
LEVEL:9
EXP:60/150
Available Stat Points: 35
SKILLS:
[Time Stop]
[Eye of Desire]
[Lustful Touch]
[Fertility Control]
ITEMS:
[Faceless Mask]
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I contemplated how to distribute my 35 Stat Points. Charisma was definitely not a priority, it was the only stat useless to me. My main focus was revenge through pleasure, so increasing Libido was a must.
But my mind drifted back to my experience with Sonya last night. I had only managed to finish twice before being completely spent. How pathetic, I thought. How could I conquer many women if my stamina and drive were so limited?
Finally, I decided to allocate the points as follows:
[Strength: 7 → 12]
[Agility: 5 → 15]
[Vitality: 10 → 15]
[Libido: 5 → 20]
The moment I confirmed the decision, I instantly felt the change within my body. A surge of new energy coursed through me, and a stronger, more primal desire began to stir.
A smile of satisfaction started to form on my lips, but suddenly the system screen reappeared with a new notification:
[Daily Quest has been upgraded to match user's progress]
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[DAILY QUEST]
OBJECTIVE:
Train your pathetic body by completing the following 4 exercises in one day:
Push Ups: 100 reps
Sit Ups: 100 reps
Squats: 100 reps
Running: 10 km
DEADLINE: 00:00
REWARD: 100 EXP
FAILURE: The System and all acquired abilities will be permanently lost.
NOTE: As you have already completed today's quest, this new one will commence tomorrow at 00:00.
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I let out a sigh. Even though the training quota for my daily quest had doubled, I actually felt pleased. The reward had doubled too, it was worth the extra effort.
After making sure no one was around, I took the Faceless Mask from my inventory. As I put it on, my body instantly transformed. My ash-gray hair shortened and turned black, my purple eyes shifted into a blazing red, my skin darkened, and my face became more defined with a sharp gaze. My previously slender frame was now filled with well-defined muscle. I had become Alex Rutherford, one of the most popular students at the academy, and also the person I despised the most.
"Incredible," I murmured. It felt even more amazing when I heard my new voice—Alex's distinct tone, exactly as I remembered it. I tried speaking again, and the mask perfectly mimicked his vocal inflections.
Curious, I tried changing into another face—an ordinary man I had seen on the street some time ago. Black curly hair, a round face with a sharp nose, and a slightly slouched posture. When I said, "Hello, how are you?", the voice that came out was my original one. I tried speaking again, and the result was the same.
After a few more attempts, I concluded: The Faceless Mask operates based on my visual and auditory memory. The stronger and more detailed my memory of a person, the more perfect the transformation, both physically and vocally.
I got up and left the park, walking without a clear destination. Along the way, my attention was caught by a crowd and several police officers securing an area.
In the distance, I saw a Dungeon Gate. It was a perfect circle, dark brown in color, with a diameter of about three to four meters. Based on books I'd read, these characteristics indicated it was a Rank D Dungeon Gate—the lowest rank, just above Rank E which was usually handled by beginner Hunters.
I observed it from behind the caution tape, curious. Suddenly, without warning, a system notification popped up right before my eyes.
[Hunter Quest Generated]
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[HUNTER QUEST]
OBJECTIVE:
Enter the Rank D Dungeon Gate and destroy its core.
TIME LIMIT: 1 hour
REWARD: 1000 EXP, 1 New Skill, 1 Random Item
FAILURE:
All stats will be reduced by 50% if you refuse or fail to complete the quest.
[Accept: y / n]
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