It's not like I've never spent this much money before, but the feeling of earning it sure is awesome when you don't even have to work for it.
Levi stood there staring at the system notification being completely lost in his own thoughts.
"Sit down and eat. What are you staring at?"
Sera's voice snapped him back to reality. He jumped slightly, startled by her sudden question.
"Huh, it's only two of us?" Levi asked while looking around the apartment. "Where's your boyfriend?"
Sera looked at him with a confused expression on her face.
"Huh, are you teasing me? I don't have a boyfriend."
"Work is taking my time as is, and I don't even have time to look after my sister."
A slight wave of relief washed over Levi at those words. She was single.
Sera tried to open the knot of her apron but it was difficult. The strings were tangled badly.
"Let me help."
Levi stepped forward, moving right behind her to untie it. From this angle, he could see her properly now. She had a mature body, and she was wearing shorts that showed off her legs beautifully.
Then a voice suddenly screamed out from the hallway.
"What are you doing?"
It was Sera's little sister Nancy. She was pulling a trolley bag behind her, looking like she'd just come back from a trip. Her face was twisted in anger as she stared at them.
Sera was completely oblivious about why Nancy was so upset.
"You came early. Come, you eat too."
Levi stepped back quickly trying to ease the tension that had suddenly filled the room.
"We weren't doing anything, okay?"
Sera rushed over and hugged Nancy as she totally missed the whole situation entirely.
"You must've never seen her. This is my little sister Nancy."
Levi greeted Nancy awkwardly unsure of what to say.
"He… hello."
Nancy made a disgusted face at him in response.
"I'm not feeling well."
I should leave. Levi thought quickly. She seems to have come after a long time. They should enjoy their time together.
He walked toward the door and opened it carefully.
"Miss, I should leave. To be honest, I already ate food before coming here." Levi said as he stepped into the hallway.
"Let's meet at college again."
Sera looked worried as he left. She probably thought he wanted to stay for the meal, but he was being considerate of Nancy's feelings.
After Levi left, Nancy turned to Sera with deep concern on her face.
"Sis, this guy is up to no good."
"He's just my student."
Nancy crossed her arms, shaking her head.
"And I've never seen students visit their teachers' houses for food."
* * *
Levi walked out into the streets and headed toward the market. Now that he had money he could actually enjoy himself for once.
After wandering around for a while he spotted someone familiar. It was Nyx, Jessica's daughter and a professional golf student. She was standing near one of the shops, looking as casual as always.
What should I do? Should I go to her?
He decided to approach her.
"Hey Nyx, got some time?"
She looked at him with a casual expression not too warm and not too cold.
"Oh, you're here too." Nyx said brushing her hair back. "Want my help in chasing Ayuri again?"
Ayuri was someone Nyx had introduced to him as a friend, back when they were still together.
"No, I left her off ."
Nyx smirked at him slightly.
"Heh, acting smug. She's found a rich guy now anyway."
Take it in. Don't get angry. Levi reminded himself internally.
"I was here only for the special drink. You seem to be waiting for it too."
"You're not that rich now, can you afford it?"
She stroked her hair casually, her eyes were literally challenging him.
"What, are you doubting me?"
"This drink alone costs three days' worth of your food. Hehe."
A few people nearby started arguing with each other, their voices getting louder as the conversation intensified.
"Look at this guy trying to win over a girl."
"Boy, I've been waiting for hours for the reservation."
Levi didn't let it bother him. He walked over to the counter without hesitation.
If the loophole works, then it's perfect.
"I want all the cups you can give currently. I'll pay twice the price." Levi said to the worker. "But use Nyx's name for the billing with my card."
He pulled out the black card the system had prepared for him.
"Here, swipe this."
Nyx's eyes went wide with disbelief.
"Are you sure? It must be your savings or something."
"Why are you wasting thousands of Z here?"
"It's my money. Don't worry."
[SYSTEM - REBATE 27000Z ]
Nyx was stunned. The guy who used to live like a beggar in their family now looked genuinely handsome. And now the incubus charm was working its magic on her.
[SYSTEM - CHARM UPGRADE ACTIVE] [PASSIVELY AFFECTING NEARBY FEMALES]
The people around them were shocked at what they were witnessing.
"Is he lacking friends? I should be one too."
"Is he some rich guy's son?"
"He really bought all those?"
"Does he like that girl?"
Nyx's affinity number jumped from 33 straight to 57 in Levi's vision. She was staring at him in complete awe.
"Nyx."
She snapped back to attention immediately.
"Ye… yes?"
"I need a favor."
"What?"
"Spend money with me."
They headed to the mall's shopping area together. Levi walked with her toward a Gucci store, but as they entered, he spotted something that made him pause. There was Ayuri, shopping with her sugar daddy beside her.
"Babe, we've spent too much money. My family doesn't allow this much spending unless we're married."
Ayuri's expression shifted slightly as she listened.
"Ohh…"
The man continued trying to sweeten the deal for her.
"If you behave well, my mom will let you call her mother-in-law someday."
"This is good then." Ayuri said softly. "To marry into a rich family, I must behave."
This bitch still doesn't get it, maybe that guy is fed up too.
Levi watched them interact, his anger simmering beneath the surface. He walked over to a nearby shelf and picked up a bag. It was black with golden chains- one of the store's most expensive items.
He spoke loud enough for Ayuri to hear clearly.
"Nyx, how about this one?"
Ayuri looked back immediately her eyes going wide when she recognized him.
Nyx hesitated, staring at the price tag on the item.
"No, this is so costly." "It's one of the store's premium editions. Are you sure you want to buy this?"
Ayuri couldn't hold herself back anymore. She walked over to them while her face twisted with anger.
"Levi, you think stalking me and performing this act in front of me is going to make me jealous? How pitiful."
Levi turned to face her. His expression had gone completely emotionless.
"Haha, nasty bitch. Who will follow you? Go to that oldie you've leashed now."
The middle-aged man stepped forward maybe his pride was wounded deeply.
"You sure you won't run right after we leave? I bet you can't even buy one."
"You seem to be the ones butting into my life, not the other way around." Levi said.
Ayuri's face went pale as she stared at him unable to comprehend what was happening and asked
"Did you win the lottery or something? How can you afford to buy this? You're broke as fuck."
Levi looked at Nyx with a calm expression and nodded slightly.
"Alright, Nyx. Let's buy them all."
The store seller's eyes went wide with shock.
"Sir… are you sure?"
"Yeah, I've got a lot anyway."
Levi swiped his card and completed the transaction without hesitation. Ayuri and her man left without another word their confidence was completely shattered.
Levi checked the system notification that appeared on his mental screen.
[SYSTEM - SPENT: 314,000Z] [CASHBACK RECEIVED: 942,000Z]
This… aren't I a millionaire now?
Nyx looked at him with genuine concern mixed with awe.
"Hey, are you sure you're not doing some shady stuff for money?"
She smiled at him as her eyes softened now than before. Her admiration number jumped straight to 79 in his vision.
"A gold digger deserves no sympathy anyway. Let's go do what we were doing previously."
"How do I even repay you?"
Levi grinned without thinking much about it.
"How about with your body?"
She grabbed his hand and held it while they walked together through the mall.
"You shouldn't speak like that or I'll tell mom."
Levi chuckled at her threat.
"If you pull that kind of card, what can i do then?"
She pulled him into a men's store, looking around at the various displays and racks of clothing.
"Why are we here?"
"I should buy you something too, right?" Nyx said, browsing the shelves. "Or else that gold digger dialogue applies to me too."
"Hehe, smart aren't you?"
Nyx picked out a few clothes for him to try on. While he was changing in the fitting room the system notification appeared in his mind.
[SYSTEM - UPGRADE CHARM TO LEVEL 2?]
Levi didn't hesitate at all.
"Yes, why not?"
After changing, he came out wearing the new outfit, and his entire appearance seemed to glow with a newfound radiance. Every woman in the shop turned to stare at him as their eyes filled with the same intention.
Nyx murmured to herself :He is so handsome, I should try dating him ...I guess, her thoughts obvious as she watched him.
I never thought this guy was so handsome. Now that Ayuri doesn't want him, I should try. Maybe I can find out how the money is coming too.
Levi looked at himself in the mirror, unable to believe the power of a single level upgrade. His face, his body everything about him screamed attraction now.
"This incubus body is awesome."
"Seduction is like my passive ability heh."
After this, Nyx went to see Ayuri, hoping to get some information about Levi's newfound wealth. But Levi headed straight to his own house, not to Jessica's place where he'd been staying.