"My day, huh?" Lina turned to face the ceiling, placing a finger over her lips in a teasing, seductive pose.
"It was the same as always. Fixing the hair of all my customers, only this time I was secretly hoping someone would drop by and surprise me."
Dorian felt like he had been tossed a whole boulder; that directness was so on point he felt crushed by it.
"Tomorrow. Don't worry, I'll be there. I'll be busy in the afternoon setting up a room, so it'll have to be in the morning before I start the garage sale. How about we enjoy lunch together?"
Dorian offered, he was going to make sure that her heart was back to two with just kissing the next day.
He wouldn't be able to go any further, at least just yet, but after realizing that his girls might leave if he didn't give each one her time, he was ready to start taking things seriously.
"Good. I think that's a start, then. And you? I'm sure that house has you busy, all jokes aside. If you ever need help, do tell me. As for that room lease... if I wasn't locked into a contract on my apartment, I'd totally take you up on the offer. But I've got a premium place, and I can't break out for at least another three months."
Lina really looked disappointed, but it was what it was.
"It's fine, Lina. My aunt's staying here at the moment, so I doubt we'd be able to do much here anyway…"
In truth, Dorian didn't want her moving in, at least not just yet. He still had Yamir pushing some strange idea about his aunt, and the whole harem plan was barely off the ground.
"Well," Lina said with a sly smile, "I've never had guys over here before… but I could make an exception for someone very special."
Lina slowly rose, letting part of her robe lift near her thigh, revealing the black string wrapped around her narrow waist.
Dorian leaned as close to his monitor as he could, trying to take in the full view. He scratched his hair in exasperation.
"What a way to tease me. Really? When I'm alone…"
He began to feel the hunger of lust building up again.
His mouth wouldn't stop salivating, and his son was already up just from seeing Lina's sweet curves under that small, beige-colored gown that basically left little to the imagination.
"Damn it, Lina… what I wouldn't give to be at your apartment right now for another round with you. But I can't. I've got too much to do tomorrow." He groaned. "So tell me—when will it be possible? There's no way you're leaving me like this for a week or two!"
He pointed down toward the blanket, making it very clear what had risen.
"Well," Lina said with a mischievous smile, "you'll have to make do. And ask me out properly. If the date's good, I might reward you. There's no way the second time with me is going to be for free."
She winked, slowly lifting part of her gown to let him see deeper into her bust.
Dorian pretended to pout, unsure of how to coax her into revealing it all. He'd bet everything he owned that she was going to play the hard-to-get card until he properly asked her out.
And yet… it seemed the experienced lady knew exactly what she was doing.
She struck an even more enticing pose, lifting her leg slightly—just enough for Dorian to catch a glimpse of her underwear… or rather, the black thong that left almost nothing covered.
Her sleek, smooth backside was mostly bare for him to admire, at least the part not hidden by that infuriating robe.
"Fine, fine. I'll start looking into it tomorrow. What day's good for you, Lina? I'll find some great spots for us to enjoy…"
Dorian couldn't help but yield a little, still hoping she might reveal just a bit more.
"I will check my schedule; I am a working lady, you know… Now then, I'm sorry, Dorian," she said, stretching slowly her bountiful chest, shaking a little, "but I really do need to sleep. I usually go to bed earlier—but at least what I hoped for happened."
Dorian sighed, unable to hide his disappointment as soon as he heard those words.
"Yes, I know, I know… but I take things seriously," she added gently. "I've gotta show you I'm not that kind of woman. Now get some rest—you've got a lot going on too, right?"
Dorian nodded, though his eyes drifted for a moment, this time focusing on her heart. He needed to check if anything had changed.
If he remembered what Yamir had shown him, her affection gauge had been dangerously low—around 25% before it hit zero. Lina had been pretty upset he hadn't called or visited.
Now, though, he could see it—1 heart out of 10, and a little under halfway filled.
He smiled. Not only had it returned, but it had even gained a bit more.
"Fine, Lina… I'll make do for tonight. But mark my words—next time, you'll be the one asking to take things further."
Dorian smirked, giving her a quick wink before standing up.
He casually peeled off his shirt, pretending he'd forgotten to hang up, and—while he was at it—unbuttoned his pants as well, stepping out of them.
Then he turned to face the webcam.
"What are you doing? Didn't we agree it was bedtime?"
He leaned in closer, catching her frozen expression—her mouth slightly open, clearly caught off guard.
"Yes, sorry..." she said, a little dazed. "You didn't let me say goodnight. So… goodnight. Sleep well. See you tomorrow?"
She said hurriedly, her cheeks pink and flushed, before pressing the button to end the call.
"Perv…" he muttered in her voice, chuckling. "Even though she said she wouldn't let me, that heart just ticked up to two. She definitely knew I was teasing her back."
Then came the familiar voice inside his head.
"Having fun?" Yamir said with a smug tone. "I made your body twice as appealing, by the way—sorry, ha-ha. Good going with the teasing, though. Now she won't last more than a few days without you in her. Just make sure you don't slip up again and get her mad."
Suddenly, the familiar red, translucent system interface flashed into Dorian's mind, pulsing violently. The energy spike from the successful power-play with Lina—the surge of anticipation and lust that had bumped her heart gauge—had triggered something massive.
A sequence of loud, triumphant chimes echoed in his skull.
══════ LEVEL UP! ══════
Dorian Amore has reached Level 4!
Dorian Amore has reached Level 5!
XP: 550 / 550 → next level [ERROR: DAILY MAX CAP HIT]
+2 Stat Points Earned
+1 Skill Point Earned
NEW SKILL UNLOCKED: Dream Manipulation!
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Dorian stumbled back a step, gripping the blanket tight as the intense, experience rush flooded his body. He felt stronger, yes, but the most unsettling change was how his very thoughts felt sharper, layered with a potential for dark, intrusive lust filled thoughts that weren't there before.
"Well, you took it in better then expected," Yamir purred, clearly amused by the shock. "I held back on you getting your level up till now since you don't know how to control your form yet."
Dorian got up from his bed noticing that all his incubus features returned, his nails almost cut his matress, his wings grew just slightly larger, his horns were back on top of his head, his tail broke through his boxers.
"You will need to learn to control yourself if you don't intend to reveal your new body? Now while you get settled how about to talk about that Lina girl. She went from wanting to be polite to craving you in two minutes giving you the last of the energy you needed to get to level 5. Now go check your stat sheet, kid. You should see what you have unlocked this time."
Dorian forced himself to focus. The game-like window settled before his eyes, reflecting the massive jump.
══════ Stats ══════
Dorian Amore – Incubus Stat Sheet
Level 5 / Race-Path: Fledgling Incubus (Path of Seduction - Stage 1)
XP: (550 / 550) → next level
Progenitor: Yamir Cupid (Primordial Incubus)
═══ Base Stats ═══
Unused Stat points [3]
Strength [7] – At the level of a gym rat without all the bulk.
Dexterity [6] – Normal agility and reflexes.
Intelligence [7] – Above average; you were already well-read and thoughtful.
Charisma [9] – Natural charm, now significantly enhanced.
Lust/Energy [2 / 6] – Your core incubus power pool; fuels abilities.
═══ Core Skills ═══
Unused Skill Points [2]
- Seductive Gaze (Lv 1) [2 LP per use]
- Energy Drain (Lv 1) [1 LP per use]
- Enhanced Senses (Lv 0) [3 LP per use]
- Minor Illusion (Lv 0) [3 LP per use]
═══ Unlocked Skills ═══
NEW! Dream Manipulation (Lv 1) [8 LP per use]: Enters and manipulates a target's dream state, planting thoughts and suggestions directly into the subconscious.
═══ Locked Skills: ═══
- Lv.8 – Dream Gaze: Injects powerful sleep inducing effect on the opponents mind upon direct eye contact, causing drowsiness. Higher success rate on the opposite sex.
- Lv.10 – Remote Siphon: Allows the user to draw small amounts of Lust/Energy from any marked Harem target within a [50 foot] radius.
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"Now then, that's two girls and levels in the bag. But this is just the beginning. That Reese girl—you need to get to know her more." His tone shifted into something far more mischievous.
"And what better way to boost your energy than getting someone to do something out of character? You'd gain four or five times the usual energy if you managed to get Emma and her friend into a threesome, without my power, that is... I will even put in an extra reward, so how about that as your first side mission?"
Suddenly, Dorian saw a new game-like screen pop up; within it, he noticed a large message that kept blinking.
════ NEW SIDE MISSION UNLOCKED! ════
MISSION TITLE: High-Risk High-Return
TARGETS: Emma Blake & Reese (Emma's Friend)
OBJECTIVE: Convince Emma and Reese to participate in a mutually consensual threesome. Achieve this without using any active incubus powers (Seductive Gaze, Minor Illusion, etc.). Rely on natural charisma, body language, and seduction only.
REWARD:
- XP: 500 (Massive Boost)
- Max Lust/Energy: +10 LP
- SPECIAL REWARD: Unlock a unique Skill Slot and a permanent +2 bonus to Dexterity.
WARNING: FAILURE RISK: If the attempt is too overt or rejected harshly, both Emma and Reese's Affection Gauges will drop to 0, locking them as Harem targets for 30 days.
You have 7 days to complete this mission.
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Dorian could not believe missions were going to be included; he gulped, thinking of how he was going to achieve this, and especially at the warning, he knew full well that if he failed, it could lead to Emma possibly even leaving him for another.
"Hey, isn't this too harsh? I mean, is the reward even worth it!" Dorian called out in his head. What was an extra Skill Slot going to help him with, and as for the Dexterity, he had no use for it right now.
"Relax, you will start to learn that getting energy will be hard so this is perfect, and probably a one-time thing I will do for you... As for the mission, you should be able to do it if you put your mind to it," Yamir said.
"How about we start working on your dream powers for this exact mission!"