According to the favorability reference table:
50: The baseline for strangers. Neither liked nor disliked.
Below 50: The target is starting to dislike you.
50–60: The target is somewhat interested; there's something about you they like.
60–70: Ordinary friend level.
70–80: Good friends; they'll help you in a crisis.
80–90: Close to romantic feelings; high confession success rate.
Above 90: Lover level; total obsession; high tolerance for your actions.
Zero had also confirmed with the system that rewards could be earned once favorability passed 70. It didn't have to be 100 like Wangchuan You (though the reward for 100 was admittedly extreme). Normal rewards were just the rights to use specific Extra Deck cards. This "Love System" seemed to be exploiting the "on-the-spot printing" loophole of the Extra Deck in this world.
"You're back, Zero!" Wangchuan You waved excitedly from a distance. "Someone's looking for you."
"For me?" Zero had a hunch. After all, if a beautiful girl he'd just met had 55 favorability, there had to be a reason. As long as he could grind for rewards, she was more than welcome.
"Hello, Amano Zero," Finis said, getting straight to the point. "I am Finis Wynn. I have a favor to ask."
"Listen, Zero!" Wangchuan You seemed even more excited. "Finis is the Young Lady of the Wynn Group! She saw your duel yesterday and wants to hire you as a duelist for the Wynn family! You're going to be famous, Zero!"
You're stealing all her lines, kid, Zero thought. You're like the person who spins the table before the boss can grab a bite.
The Young Lady of the Wynn family. Zero had suspected as much when he saw the name "Finis Wynn" in the system. He was surprised that a high-ranking lady would want to recruit him just because of a lucky duel yesterday. Clearly, dueling is just an excuse; it's because I'm too handsome.
"Does the Wynn family lack duelists so badly that they have to seek out a rookie from Sector 32?" Dueling for the Wynn Group would mean a great salary, and Zero was tempted, but he had to be cautious. He needed to know if Finis was just lusting after his body. If she was... well, that would be even better.
"Heh." Zero's suspicion was met with a bitter smile. Up close, Finis was even more beautiful, but her smile was like a sun-flower swaying in a blizzard.
"The Wynn Group doesn't lack duelists, but I do."
"Why? Aren't you the Young Lady of the group?"
"It's complicated... family politics. My mother's status is... sensitive. So my status is also... well, I'm sure you understand."
Since it was their first meeting, Finis was too embarrassed to say she was an illegitimate daughter. Having multiple wives and concubines wasn't rare in Eden Tower, but her mother wasn't even a concubine. Others called her "Young Lady," but only Finis knew the reality of her situation.
"I... think I understand." Zero didn't actually understand her vague explanation, but her expression told him not to press further. He offered a sympathetic nod.
[Finis Favorability +1]
Surprisingly, that feigned kindness earned him a bit more favor.
"Amano, I'll be honest. I'm interested in you personally."
The seemingly cold lady was surprisingly direct.
"Huh?" You gasped. "Weren't you here to give Zero a job?"
"I am. After seeing that duel yesterday, Amano Zero, I believe you have the potential to be a very strong duelist!" She wasn't cold at all now; she was noticeably passionate. Zero didn't mind the contrast; in fact, he found it quite cute. "If you become my duelist, I will offer you... very generous terms!"
Well, you should have said that first!
It was clear the Young Lady was still inexperienced in the ways of the world. The most important terms should always come first. As long as the money is right, we can talk about dreams and the future later.
"How generous?"
"Uh..." Finis paused. It wasn't that she was inexperienced; it was just that she wasn't used to "painting dreams" (making empty promises). She currently couldn't offer much. Sidelined by her older sister and brother and relegated to work in the lower sectors by her father, even her financial support from the family had been cut. The luxury car and the chauffeur were her last shreds of dignity as a Wynn.
But if things went well tonight, any sacrifice would be worth it.
"Tonight, there is an underground duel in Sector 11. I need you to participate for me."
"Sector 11? Underground duel?" Zero was confused. Weren't we talking about terms? Why are you giving me work already? Does she even know how to recruit people?
"Sector 11?" Even Wangchuan You was startled.
Sector 11 was at the extreme edge of the tower's base. Because of its location, it housed the famous underground black market—a lawless zone outside of Eva's jurisdiction. Like an underground fight club, the "Physical Feedback" in these duels could be set as high as 80% depending on the stakes. If you were hit directly by a massive monster, it was no different from being hit by a truck. This wasn't like the anime where you just roll on the ground; a hit from a hundred-ton monster meant you'd be leaving in pieces.
Knowing the danger, Zero said righteously: "Underground duels? No way I'm—"
Finis: "Regardless of the win or loss, I will pay you 100,000 Eva Points as a reward."
"—going to turn down an opportunity like this! Underground duels it is!"
As stated: as long as the money is right, everything else is negotiable. 100,000 points just for showing up. That was a wealthy heiress for you. One duel would cover the cost of Shio's prosthetics. For the penniless Zero, there was no reason to refuse.
"Man dies for wealth, bird dies for food." After eighteen years in the slums, Zero knew there was only one true disease: poverty.
"On the condition that you give it your all," Finis added.
"Of course." If I don't give it my all, I'll be turned into a speed bump by a monster.
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