Chapter 8: The Ultimate Repositioning
The clock on Alex's phone ticked past 2:59 AM. He had followed the system's instructions, fasting for four hours, his body now taut and restless with anticipation. He lay on his new yoga mat, the apartment silent around him.
As the time switched to 03:00 AM, the air in the room thickened, shimmering with the violet light of the CFES.
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[SECOND BODY MODIFICATION INITIATED]
Modification: Full Musculature and Fat Repositioning.
Duration: 5 minutes.
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The pain was unlike anything before—it was comprehensive, affecting every cell. First, a wave of liquid fire washed through his core, targeting the deep layers of visceral fat, reducing them instantly to pure energy.
Next, a simultaneous sensation of burning and freezing took over. The system wasn't just removing fat; it was meticulously repositioning it.
The remaining, stubborn layers of subcutaneous fat were stripped from his belly, back, and shoulders, then subtly and strategically placed around his hips and buttocks, creating a natural, soft curvature that was feminine in shape but firm in density.
At the same time, the muscular structure underwent a catastrophic overhaul. The thick, blocky muscle built for sheer weight was refined into lean, long, supple tissue. His arms and legs elongated slightly. His shoulders narrowed, losing the masculine bulk while retaining strength.
The system was sculpting him into a sleek, flexible, and powerful form designed for grace, not mass.
The final, agonizing phase was the skin. It contracted rapidly, shrinking down to fit his new, elegant skeleton. The heavy, loose skin of the 'Glutton' was gone, leaving behind taut, smooth skin stretched over the new contours.
Alex cried out, the noise muffled into the mat. He felt the transformation from the inside out: a deep, fundamental shift from a heavy square to a light, elegant diamond.
When the process ended, Alex lay in silence, his body vibrating. He rose slowly, a sense of impossible lightness overcoming him.
He moved to the mirror and stripped off his clothes. The "Glutton" was gone. Completely.
He was tall and slender, with a figure that was breathtaking in its elegance. His waist was impossibly small, flaring out into the subtle, high curve of his newly contoured hips. He turned, running his hands over the new curves of his waist and hips, marveling at the firm, responsive muscle underneath the perfect skin. This intimacy—touching a form that was perfectly his and perfectly beautiful—was the ultimate validation.
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[HOST STATS] UPDATED
Name: Alex Maxwell
Level: 3
Title: Beginner
Body: Perfect (98% Health, 95% Stamina)
Appearance: A+ Rank (Current Beauty Score: 850/1000)
Charm: 300 (+190 from Full Musculature and Fat Repositioning)
Agility: 15 (+10 from Body Repositioning)
Intelligence: 15
Passive Skills: 5 Active
Skill Points (SP): 14
Evolution Currency (EC): 0
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Alex was an A+ Rank beauty, and the system wasted no time in pushing him toward his next hurdle—a social one that tested his new form in the most extreme environment.
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[MANDATORY QUEST 4: PUBLIC INTERFACE]
Task: Enter the city's highest-traffic night zone (Example: Red Light District, a Bar or equivalent) and successfully negotiate a simple purchase (e.g., a drink or item) using only your Appearance and Charm.
Objective: Prove that the Host can function as an A+ Rank entity in a high-focus environment.
Reward: 20 SP, Title [Recognized Beauty], Core Functionality Unlock: [The Shop].
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Alex stared at the quest. He needed to go to the most crowded, most dangerous, and most judgmental part of the city. He needed to expose his perfect new form to the raw hunger of the night and use his beauty to successfully interact.
He looked at his 14 remaining SP. He needed every advantage he could get.