Recap:
I survived my Level 2 flirtation training with the swordswoman. I flailed, tripped, and accidentally touched her more times than I could count, and somehow earned Desire Points. The System seemed pleased… I, however, was not.
I thought I could finally take a break. Maybe sit under a tree, reflect on my humiliating yet… thrilling progress.
Ha. Ha. Ha.
"Vessel," the System announced, voice dripping with amusement.
Next Quest: Solo Intimacy Practice. Objective: Learn physical control and stamina in isolation. Bonus: Unlock new skills.
I blinked. Solo… intimacy practice? Alone? That sounded… horrifying. My cheeks flushed instantly.
System: Correct. You will practice without supervision. Fail, and embarrassment points will skyrocket.
I groaned, pacing back and forth. "Alone? Are you insane? I don't even know what I'm doing!"
System: Knowledge not required. Instinct and Desire fuel growth.
The "practice area" appeared around me: a glowing pink circle in the middle of the clearing. The air smelled faintly of cherry blossoms and… something else. Something warm and intoxicating that made my knees weak.
I stepped into the circle. A holographic screen appeared, showing a silhouette of a generic woman. System: Use this target to practice your skills. Objective: Complete 10 interactions without catastrophic failure.
Interactions? My virgin brain spun. "What kind of interactions? Hugging? Kissing? Full…?"
System: Step 1: Physical Contact. Step 2: Caress. Step 3: Stimulation. Step 4: Simulation of climax. Step 5: Observe reactions.
I choked. Simulation? Simulation?! My face burned.
Step 1: Physical Contact.
I awkwardly reached toward the hologram, flailing like a fish. My hands grazed the projected body in the most unnatural way possible.
System: +15 Desire Points. Beginner's Lust Strike active.
I flinched and almost tripped over my own feet. My brain screamed: This is insane! You're touching a hologram! You're… a virgin!
System: Correct. Panic fuels Desire output. Recommended: Continue.
Step 2: Caress.
I attempted a gentle stroke along the hologram's arm. Instead, I accidentally slammed my hand into the projection's chest. My face went crimson.
System: Critical Success. Skill: Flustered Hero Level 3 unlocked.
I muttered, "Totally intended. Practice… technique… yeah…"
Step 3: Stimulation.
I froze. System said stimulation. My thoughts raced: Is this… real? Am I…? I… don't… know…
I took a deep breath. "Okay. Controlled. Calm. Do not die from embarrassment. Do not die…"
Mid-practice, I heard a rustle. My eyes snapped up. The swordswoman. She was standing at the edge of the clearing, arms crossed, expression unreadable.
"Are you… really doing that?" she asked. Voice dry, but I swear there was a hint of curiosity.
I panicked. "Uh… yes! Totally… practicing combat techniques! Very… advanced!"
She raised an eyebrow. Eyebrow raise? That's a dangerous sign.
System: Target observation detected. Desire output increased by 25%.
I froze, hands awkwardly in midair. The projection shimmered. My brain melted. She's watching! She's seeing everything! This is… mortifying… but… thrilling!
The next hour was chaos:
I stumbled repeatedly while trying to follow the System's instructions.
Brushed the hologram in all the wrong ways.
Fell into the projection more times than I can count.
Groaned audibly every time the System prompted a new step.
System: Critical Fluster detected. Skill gain: +50 Desire Points. Achievement unlocked: First Solo Mastery Attempt.
The swordswoman didn't intervene. She just observed silently, occasionally shifting her gaze or tilting her head. Her expression was inscrutable. My chest ached. My face was red. I was melting from embarrassment and excitement at the same time.
Finally, the System announced:
Step 10 Complete. Skill unlocked: Beginner's Seduction Mastery. Recommendation: Apply knowledge in real encounters.
I collapsed to the ground, panting, drenched in sweat. My virgin brain was fried. My dignity… partially intact.
The swordswoman finally stepped forward. Close enough to feel her presence. I froze.
"You… survived that," she said, voice low. Was that approval? My chest felt like it might explode.
I opened my mouth to say something clever. Ended up tripping and landing against her again.
System: Desire output critical. +100 points.
She sighed, arms crossed. "You're impossible," she muttered. But the corner of her lips twitched. A smirk?
By the end of the "solo training," I had:
Survived the most humiliating exercises imaginable
Accidentally impressed the swordswoman
Earned several new System skills and Desire Points
Learned that panic + fluster = power
I slumped against a tree, muttering: "I'm… improving… somehow…"
System: Congratulations, Vessel. Next Objective: Apply Solo Training skills in real encounter. Target: Same as before. Hint: Higher intimacy, higher reward.
Oh great. The same target.
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Next chapter: I attempt to "apply" my new skills with the swordswoman — real physical engagement, accidental intimacy, and flustered chaos await. The stakes are higher… and so is my heart rate.
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