"Human... flesh..." the creature hissed with a voice that sounded like nails scraping against stone.
Then it lunged, but its movements were weak and uncoordinated. Akira scrambled backwards, his heart threatening to burst from his chest.
"Stay away from me!" he yelled, raising the dagger with shaking hands.
The creature didn't stop. It leapt at him with its claws extended.
Akira stabbed wildly, driven by pure panic. The blade sank into the demon's body with a sickening squelch. Green blood spurted out, splashing across his hands and chest.
"Die! Just fucking die and let me be alone!" Akira screamed, pulling the dagger out and stabbing again.
The demon let out an ear-piercing screech that made Akira's teeth hurt. It convulsed violently, its body writhing on the ground as more green blood pooled beneath it.
Then something strange happened.
A sickly green mist began rising from the creature's wounds, swirling in the air like living smoke. Before Akira could move, the mist shot toward him, forcing its way into his mouth and nose.
"Gah!" He choked, trying to cough it out, but the mist kept coming.
His vision exploded with images: bodies writhing in pleasure, power radiating from his hands, women kneeling before him, and kingdoms of desire stretching endlessly.
Conquest. Domination. Ecstasy.
Then, a soft, feminine voice, dripping with seduction, boomed directly inside his skull.
"Host acquired."
Akira fell to his knees, clutching his head. "What... what is this?"
"Erotic Destiny Divergence System activated," the voice purred. "Welcome, Akira Kanzaki. Your pathetic life ends here; now diverge into ecstasy."
A glowing crimson screen suddenly filled his vision with the text:
[SYSTEM INITIALIZED]
[HOST NAME: AKIRA KANZAKI]
[CHARM: 2/100]
[POWER: 5/100]
[PERV-POINTS: 50]
"This can't be real," Akira gasped. "I'm hallucinating. I hit my head or something."
"Oh, but it is very real, darling," the voice whispered. "You killed a lust demon at a convergence point. And now? Now you're mine. We're bonded, you and I."
"Bonded? What are you talking about?"
"I am the Erotic Destiny Divergence System. Think of me as your guide... your partner in pleasure and power. Every choice you make will shape your fate. You can decide to seduce, conquer, or dominate. And with each success, you'll earn Perv-Points to buy skills, abilities, and unlock delicious romantic scenarios."
The text in his line of vision shifted:
[PERV-POINTS can be used to:]
- Purchase Skills
- Enhance Attributes
- Unlock Special Scenes
- Influence Destiny
Akira staggered to his feet, his legs trembling. The demon's corpse had dissolved into ash, leaving only the bloodstained dagger in his hand.
"This is insane," he muttered. But as he spoke, he noticed something. His body felt… different… stronger than it had been a few minutes ago.
He clenched his fist experimentally, then punched the air. "Am I dreaming or something?" he asked in disbelief.
"A small bonus from killing your first demon," the system explained. "But don't get cocky. You're still weak. Still pathetic. But now... now you have potential."
Akira looked down at himself. He still had the same pudgy body… the same greasy hair, and the same round face.
"I don't look any different," he said.
"Physical transformation takes time and points," the voice said with a teasing lilt. "But your stats have improved. You're a level one player now, darling. Time to start your game."
"Game?" Akira wiped the green blood from his hands onto his torn cape. "What kind of game?"
"The game of desire and destiny. You want revenge on Sakura, don't you? You want to make her pay? I can help you. I can help you make them all pay... in the most delicious ways possible."
Akira's jaw tightened. The memory of Sakura's laughter, her cruel words, the video going viral… it all came rushing back.
"Yes," he said quietly. "I want revenge."
"Good boy," the system purred. "But revenge is just the beginning. With me, you can build an empire of desire. Women will worship you. Power will flow through you. You'll become everything you've ever dreamed of."
Akira started walking back toward town, his mind racing. As he emerged from the woods, the system spoke again.
"First choice incoming, darling. Will you indulge or resist?"
"Choice?" Akira stopped. "What choice?"
"Every day, I'll present you with choices. Each path leads somewhere different. Choose wisely... or choose recklessly. Either way, I'll enjoy watching you squirm."
The crimson text appeared again:
[FIRST CHOICE WILL APPEAR TOMORROW]
[Rest well, Host. Your new life begins at dawn.]
"Tomorrow," Akira repeated, looking at the dagger in his hand. It no longer seemed rusty. The symbols glowed faintly, pulsing with an otherworldly light.
"One more thing, darling," the system said. "The demon you killed? It escaped from Hell. And it won't be the last. Dark forces are trying to corrupt this world, turn it into a playground of lust and chaos. You're caught in the middle now. Fight them, join them, or use them for your own desires. The choice... is always yours."
Akira looked back at the shrine, then toward the lights of town in the distance.
"This is real," he whispered. "This is actually fucking real."
"Very real," the system confirmed. "Now go home. Rest. Tomorrow, we begin your transformation. Tomorrow, Akira Kanzaki becomes something more."
As Akira walked through the empty streets, he couldn't stop the smile spreading across his face. For the first time in his life, he had power. He had a chance, and he was going to make them all pay.
"Actually, darling, why wait until tomorrow? Let's start with something small now. Your first choice."
The crimson text appeared in his vision:
[FIRST CHOICE AVAILABLE]
[OPTION A: Suppress your urges. Reward: +2 CHARM]
[OPTION B: Jerk off to the viral video of your humiliation. Reward: +5 PERV-POINTS]
"What?" Akira stopped in the middle of the street.