Chapter 11 : The Conquest Arsenal
I shifted my attention back to the Abilities tab, taking a deep breath. Four remained. Four more keys to unlock, each with the potential to reshape the way I approached this strange new life.
I started with the first: Harem King.
[Assimilate Ability: Harem King?]
[Confirm?]
"Go for it," I muttered.
Nothing. Not a spark, not a tingle, not even a flutter. Just the same steady hum of the hologram. I waited, half-expecting something dramatic.
…but nothing came.
The interface simply marked the ability as assimilated. I exhaled, a little disappointed, but it made sense. The power of influence over multiple consensual relationships wasn't about immediate physical change—it was subtle, social, psychological. I wouldn't feel it coursing through my veins; I'd feel it when I actually used it.
Next: Seed of Potential.
[Assimilate Ability: Seed of Potential?]
[Confirm?]
Again, silence. No change. No surge. The tag shifted to "assimilated" without a single ripple of sensation. Just like Harem King, this one worked quietly. Its impact would only manifest in action, when I engaged with another person.
I rubbed my temples, realizing that some powers weren't meant to be felt—they were meant to be wielded. Patience, observation, understanding… that would be their key.
Finally, I reached the third: Pleasure Lock.
[Assimilate Ability: Pleasure Lock?]
[Confirm?]
This time, something shifted. A subtle pulse ran along my skin, not unpleasant but undeniably noticeable. My mind suddenly flooded with information—rules, mechanics, limits.
The range: five meters. I needed to be close, close enough to feel the presence of my target.
The effect: the capacity for sexual pleasure could be suppressed at a threshold of my choosing. I could set it precisely, fine-tune it, adjust it.
The accumulation: the blocked pleasure wasn't lost—it gathered, storing energy that could be released later. The amount depended on how well I controlled the ability.
The release: I could trigger it manually, whenever I wished, or set conditions for automatic release when the situation demanded it.
I leaned back, processing the extent of it. This was… intense. Dangerous. Creepy, even. But immensely powerful. Subtle, precise, and personal—Pleasure Lock wasn't just a weapon, it was a lever, a way to influence and control in ways that few others could.
I exhaled, letting the information settle. Harem King and Seed of Potential were quiet, strategic. Pleasure Lock… was the first ability that made the stakes feel real, that made me feel the weight of the system's game.
One ability remained. One final key before I had the full deck.
Finally, I moved to the last ability: Mind Whisper.
[Assimilate Ability: Mind Whisper?]
[Confirm?]
"Go for it."
The moment I confirmed, a subtle, almost electric tingle brushed the edges of my consciousness. Unlike Harem King or Seed of Potential, the effect was immediate—though subtle, almost imperceptible at first. I could feel the ability to interact with the minds of others, a faint, delicate awareness of influence hovering at the edge of perception—but with no one nearby, it remained light, almost like a whisper of potential waiting to be used.
The power worked in a very precise way: I could plant subtle suggestions, nudge thoughts, or guide decisions without anyone noticing. The effects were cumulative and indirect, building over time rather than forcing immediate action. It required careful calibration—too strong, and the target might sense something amiss; too weak, and the influence would fade unnoticed. Right now, with no one around, I could only sense the potential: the framework for controlling perception, emotion, and choice, gently, almost imperceptibly.
It wasn't overwhelming. No flood of voices, no intrusion into private thoughts—just a gentle sense that the world's minds could be nudged, swayed, or guided if I chose. The tool was ready, waiting, and entirely in my control.
A slow, thoughtful smile spread across my face. "Alright… now we're talking. Subtle, strategic, and potentially game-changing. This one's going to be interesting."
I leaned back, letting the faint hum of the hologram settle around me, already imagining the possibilities. Every pull, every assimilation… it all added up. And now, with Mind Whisper finally under my belt, the full scope of the Conquest Gacha's toolkit was laid before me.
I leaned back, letting the quiet hum of the hologram wash over me. Six abilities, two templates, and a world of possibilities stretched out before me. Each piece of the Conquest Gacha puzzle was now in my hands, but knowing what they could do and knowing how to use them were two entirely different things. For the first time, I felt the weight of choice pressing down—not just survival, but strategy, influence, and the shaping of my new life. It was time to sit, think, and figure out exactly how I was going to play the game the system had set before me.