Nathan walked down the street toward his apartment, his thoughts drifting back to the hospital.
His brother would be discharged tomorrow morning.
Naturally, he would need to keep Dennis close. If everything the Devil and the system hinted at was true, then his brother might be healed in a way no human explanation could cover.
But what happened inside Parker's residence…
That was something Nathan would rather not think about.
The system, however, didn't share his preference for silence.
[Great work back there, host. Your favorability with the target has increased.]
[Subject: Hannah Parker]
[Favorability: 50%]
[She now sees you as someone she can reveal her hidden sides to, someone she doesn't need to mask with a smile.]
[A reward will be granted upon increasing her favorability by ten percent.]
[Generating reward….]
[Congratulations, host!]
[You have gained:]
Essence Adaptum: A perfume that shapes its scent to match the exact fragrance a person prefers.
Calming Touch: Allows the host to release ten seconds of soothing energy through his hands. Cooldown: one hour.
[Ding!]
[Using SP (seduction points), you can shorten cooldown timers and refill the Essence Adaptum vial.]
Nathan frowned slightly. 'What's this seduction points now?'
[Every time you increase the attraction of someone who is already committed to another person, you gain seduction points.]
[Since the shop feature is still locked, SP can be used to increase your stats and also to improve your brother's condition.]
Nathan stopped mid-step, eyes widening.
'I can help Dennis with this?'
[Yes, host. That is exactly why the system is bound to you.]
Nathan's pulse quickened. 'Then… do I have any SP right now?'
Helping his brother was the only reason he accepted the Devil's deal in the first place. If he can help him right now then he surely will.
[Indeed, host. Making Mrs. Parker see you as someone she can lean on has earned you SP.]
[Current balance: 40 SP]
[Note: Every 50 SP increases your brother's Life Stability Index by one percent.]
[Dennis's Life Stability Index: 9%]
Nathan let out a long, heavy breath.
His brother was clinging to life. Those few remaining percent…
They were likely holding on only because of the Devil.
'I need ten more SP to raise his life again, right?'
[Correct, host.]
Nathan resumed walking toward his apartment, unaware that the ten points he needed would arrive far sooner than he expected.
….
Nathan soon reached his apartment and silently began to climb the stairs.
His hands were in his pockets and his hoodie was hiding his face.
Just as he reached his floor, he noticed a certain woman leaning against the guardrail, wearing a dress that barely hid her smooth, endless legs.
Her ass was appearing full and impossibly round, the thin fabric of the dress stretched taut over those lush, heart-shaped curves like it was painted on.
Every subtle shift of her weight made the material cling tighter, outlining the deep cleft between those plush cheeks and the delicious swell that flared out from her tiny waist.
For a moment, Nathan forgot how to breath but then he realized he was practically ogling at her so he decided to leave without a sound…only to hear the system chime,
[Target acquired!]
[Name: Maya Callen]
[Tier: B]
[Favorability: 50%]
[Sees you as a responsible man and a caring brother. She trusts you and feels like you are a good friend.]
[Ding!]
[A minor quest has arrived!]
[Hug her from behind for at least a minute and you will get 20SP.]
"...!!"
Nathan's eyes widened…was this system trying to make him a criminal?
And even that for a whole minute?!
Yes, he and Maya were close but that doesn't mean he could just ask her to let him hug her so that he could gain some points.
He bit his lip, thinking what he should do…when suddenly, he saw it.
Her shoulders were trembling.
She was crying.
'...maybe now I have a chance.'
Taking a deep breath, he approached her.
He has to take the risk for his brother's sake.
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A/N:- Thanks for reading.