Jaun Belnord hated this.
Why him? Why this?
He had been reincarnated into the novel called Rule of the Beauty a world where mysterious doors periodically appeared, connecting this planet to the distant Diamantine realm beyond.
For three glorious months, anyone could cross over freely, hunt, grow stronger, awaken powers, and return transformed. It was supposed to be a cheat-like opportunity for anyone with even a shred of potential.
And yet… he was reincarnated as an extra.
He wouldn't have minded so much if the guy had at least looked decent in the mirror. But no he glanced at his status through the small, hand-sized Worldwide System watch everyone received today.
Name: Jaun Belnord
Class: None
Attributes:Below E-rank
Jaun sat motionless in his room, which was neat to the point of obsessive perfection every surface spotless, every item aligned with military precision. He exhaled slowly, the sound heavy with frustration.
He vividly remembered the moment he arrived in this world. Back then, excitement had surged through him. At least I'll awaken a powerful class. Maybe even get a girlfriend along the way.
But the gods or whatever cruel entity ran this place had other plans. No class. Just… normal. Like most people.
He glared at the sleek nano-tech watch on his wrist. With a sudden burst of anger, he ripped it off and hurled it across the room. It struck the wall and shattered into countless glittering nano-particles that scattered like dying fireflies across the polished floor.
He collapsed back onto his bed, silver hair spilling like liquid silk across his face, nearly covering his nebula-star blue eyes. Today was the day the entire world received their Worldwide System watches. The day everyone discovered their class and true attributes.
His? Nothing.
The initial fury slowly ebbed, replaced by cold resignation. He knew fragments of the novel's plot not everything, but enough important events. Without a class, though, it was all useless knowledge. He would have to crawl back to his old, monotonous life: work, eat, sleep, repeat. The exact existence he despised most.
He closed his eyes, trying to shut out the world.
Then a voice cold, mechanical, and utterly devoid of emotion sounded directly inside his mind.
[Host detected.]
[Establishing connection…]
[Connection successful.]
[Binding in progress…]
[Binding complete.]
[Displaying Host Profile]
System: Desire Ascension
Host: Jaun Belnord
Current Class: None (Hidden Potential / Unawakene)
System Type: Desire Extraction & Conversion
Attributes
Looks: 34 (Average Human Benchmark: 50)
Strength: 45 (Average Human Benchmark: 50)
Agility: 89 (Average Human Benchmark: 50)
Mental Energy: 112 (Average Human Benchmark: 100)
Core System Functions
Desire Extraction
- Extract Desire Points (DP) from bound targets.
- Binding Methods:
• Emotional Bond
• Attraction Link
• Intimacy Link
• Loyalty Mark
• Obsession Mark
• Contract Bond
System Store
- Desire Points (DP) can be exchanged for:
• Permanent stat increases
• Skills
• Bloodline Upgrades
• Charm Aura
• Talent Resources
• Law Fragments
• Authority Coins
• Items
• Body Refinement
Jaun's eyes snapped open. He sat up abruptly, silver strands falling away to reveal wide, stunned nebula-blue irises.
"Huh? No wait. Why now? You didn't appear the moment I reincarnated, so why only now?"
The voice responded instantly, flat and impersonal.
The host had not yet fulfilled the activation conditions.
Additionally, the host was not present at the designated location upon arrival. Activation was naturally delayed.
Jaun froze. "What do you mean… designated place?"
The system fell completely silent. No elaboration. No follow-up.
He stared at the floating profile in his vision, mind racing. The functions were… unusual. He spoke aloud, testing it.
"System… are you saying I have to build relationships to get stronger? That these Desire Points come from emotions wanting, loving, craving things?"
Correct.
Desire is the core resource.
Jaun blinked. "So… you're telling me I have to have sex to get points?"
Negative.
Sexual intercourse is not required.
However, it is an efficient method of generating high volumes of Desire Points due to the intensity and depth of the emotional and physical link.
Jaun let out a dry, bitter laugh and flopped back onto his clean sheets, staring at the ceiling. "Great. With 34 Looks… that's not even average. Where the hell am I supposed to get Desire Points from?"
As the thought lingered, a soft knock echoed from the door.
Before he could respond, it opened.
A woman stepped inside somewhere between 28 and 32 years old. She had a slim, well-proportioned figure and noticeably large breasts. She wasn't some unattainable heavenly beauty, but she carried the kind of natural, mature allure that most people would quietly call "beautiful." Warm brown eyes, soft waves of dark hair framing her face, and a gentle, concerned expression that immediately softened when she saw him.
Her gaze dropped to the shattered nano-particles glittering on the floor, then lifted to Jaun sprawled on the bed in a way he never allowed himself to disheveled, defeated, utterly unlike the cleaning-obsessed young man she knew.
She hurried over.
Jaun sat up quickly, brushing silver hair out of his eyes. "Aunt… why are you here? I thought you were joining the expedition to Diamantine."
She didn't answer with words.
Instead, she closed the distance in two quick steps and pulled him into a tight, enveloping hug. Her arms wrapped around his shoulders, one hand gently cradling the back of his head, fingers threading lightly through his silver strands. Her warmth pressed against him, soft curves molding to his chest, heartbeat steady and reassuring against his own erratic one.
Jaun went rigid with surprise. He had never expected this not from her, not now.
But what shocked him far more wasn't the embrace itself.
A translucent purple notification flashed in his vision:
+16 Desire Points obtained
Source: [ Siya carven ] – Attraction Link (Partial) + Emotional Bond (Sympathy / Concern / Affection)
It wasn't mere pity.
It wasn't sadness.
It was something warmer, deeper, and unexpectedly intense.
Jaun's nebula-blue eyes widened slightly behind the curtain of silver hair, pupils dilating as the realization hit.
The system had already begun.