[Chapter 334: Strategy, Theory of Magic System]
"What do you think would happen if the secret got out?"
Without realizing it, Linton had started seeing Hillary as his think tank.
"It would drive people crazy, especially women. Particularly wealthy and powerful women."
"Be more specific."
"First, does this kind of magic have any limitations? Can it be used on everyone? Can it be taught to others?"
"Since you already know, I might as well tell you the truth. It's not really magic."
"Not magic? Then what is it?"
"I have a special constitution. When I interact intimately with women, my essence has the effect of beautifying them and increasing their vitality."
"Ah, Master, that explains it. No wonder they all stay at your estate. So, being with you has such incredible effects. What about me? Should I move to Los Angeles?"
"What are you thinking? Just stay at the White House, and I'll let you know when I have time."
"When will you have time?"
"I'll try to make it once every three months."
"Ah, so long?"
"Well, think about your position. Of course, if you do your job well, I might reward you differently."
"Alright, Master. I am your loyal servant. My youth and beauty belong to you. You can't leave me behind."
"Don't worry. Honestly, just one encounter every three months will keep your looks and vitality perfectly intact."
"But I want to be like Madonna and go back to 18 years old, you know?"
"Do you want to be 18? You're completely different from her. You're the mistress of the White House. Could the whole country or world accept that kind of transformation?"
"You're right, I got carried away. But even if I can't be 18 again, being around 30 would be great."
Hearing Linton's reasoning, Hillary calmed down.
"That depends on your performance going forward."
"Master, rest assured. I will do my best to repay you and become your trusted assistant, solving all your problems to your satisfaction."
"Back to the main point -- keep helping me analyze this."
"Let me confirm, Master. Does your ability work on men?"
"What nonsense are you thinking? You want to gross me out? There's no way I'd use it on men."
"Well, that makes things simpler. You don't have to worry about anything else, just keep it a secret and strengthen security for you and those women."
"That simple?"
"Yes, your ability can't be copied or taught. If someone discovers your secret, just tell the truth. But some groups won't listen to reason or talk about laws and human rights. They might try to abduct you for experiments. So, your security must be tight."
"I'm not worried about my security. You mentioned enhancing the security for all those women. Is it that serious?"
"Absolutely. People analyzing your secret might lose patience without a strong intelligence system. They could take shortcuts, break laws, and secretly capture those women for study. Especially Madonna, who's changed dramatically, and others with obvious changes. Of course, your own security is the most important."
"Got it."
"But there's another serious issue -- you have to think about it. What would you do if a sixty-year-old or an extremely unattractive woman came to you asking to regain her youth and beauty?"
"Can't I just ignore them?"
"Ha, you don't understand women, especially wealthy ones. When it comes to youth and looks, they can get crazy. If you simply reject them, will they just give up?"
"I'm a big capitalist and star. What can they really do to me?"
"Don't underestimate them. When women get desperate, they can do anything. They might pay mercenaries to kidnap you or someone close. They could pay the media to slander you. They might disrupt your businesses or events. Pay people to stalk you and those women nonstop. What will you do? Even if you're not afraid, it'll drive you nuts."
"You're right. That's a real problem. Do you have any strategies?"
"Let me think."
"Think hard and come up with workable strategies. You'll earn major credit for that."
"Master, what rewards for big credits?"
"For the next six months, you can visit Los Angeles every month, and I'll spend three days with you each time."
"Really? You mean it?"
"Of course."
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"Oh, got it."
"Tell me."
"Master, first let me ask: Does anyone else know you rejuvenate women through intimacy like this?"
"To be exact, only you know."
"Really? Thank you for trusting me. What about Madonna and the others? Don't they know?"
"They might suspect but I never told the truth. I hinted it was magic helping them become younger and more beautiful."
"Good, that's our strategy. From now on, no matter who asks, claim it's the effect of magic -- including the women you've helped before. You'll keep your story consistent."
"Not the essence effect, but the magic effect. Interesting. Go on."
"Once that magic effect is established, to make others believe and let you handle situations with ease, we need to answer five related questions and build a system."
"Which five?"
"First, where did you learn this magic?"
"Yeah, where could I say?"
"If you can't find a good answer, I have a suggestion."
"What?"
"Just say God saw your rare talent and appeared in your dreams, teaching you this magic."
"Magic from God in dreams -- that's good. Even if people doubt, they can't prove otherwise."
"Exactly. With so many sects in America claiming to act in God's name, your difference is real ability."
"Good. What's the second question?"
"Second is the magic's effective targets."
"Right, it must be clear. My magic only works on beautiful women under 50, and the better their original condition, the stronger the effect."
"That way, men, old ladies, or unattractive women who come to you can be openly and properly rejected. Even if you can't refuse, with this basis, you can fake some rituals, and no results means it's not your fault."
"Next, the third question?"
"You have to create a set of gestures and incantations when using the magic, something grand and impressive."
"Yes, to make others instinctively believe it's magic's power."
"And you won't mind them trying to imitate, because it's fake anyway."
"Great. Fourth question?"
"Clarify if the magic can be copied or spread, in other words, can others learn it?"
"Easy. As mentioned, only those with that rare talent -- according to 'God,' a probability less than one in a billion -- can learn the magic. The method to identify this talent is known only by God.
So no matter who demands you to teach or promote it under whatever excuse, you can just ignore them. Even if you teach the gestures and words, they won't learn because they lack the talent, so it's not your fault."
"Perfect. Last question?"
"The cost of using your magic."
"Yes, it has to be high, or everyone would come to me, and I'd be exhausted."
"You can say that each use consumes tremendous energy, exaggerate that each use costs three days of your life. Since the cost is so high, the uses should be limited, and clients should pay you well. Those who can't pay can be refused naturally."
"Great, darling, you're truly a great strategist. With this system, I can stand undefeated forever."
"You'll become a hero in the eyes of beauties worldwide, and endless romance awaits."
"Darling, you earned big credit this time. I promise to reward you. Come here, a kiss."
Hillary held him tightly and kissed passionately. "Master, I've helped you analyze so much, shouldn't you reward me now?"
Sweet, cheerful singing returned again...
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