In the end, after this emotional affair, Zhang Lu and Itvasme both eventually came…
to a compromise.
Itvasme would allow Zhang Lu to join her on occasions, to see what the Dark Rizzards got up to.
And Zhang Lu would write his Hairy Pee series based on his experiences, and what he discovered.
Itvasme understood that it was pointless trying to make someone do something they didn't believe in. Her plan was to brainwash him through a mixture of both personal and professional influence. She knew that Zhang was into her. Her beauty was an asset, a metaphorical honey… trap that she would use to guide him towards the dark…
And if he failed to come up to her expectations… well she could just kill him, she supposed…
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Meanwhile, Sally was intending on promoting her… eggcellent "Endless Freedom" campaign.
"No…"
"You didn't…" The as always amazing audience sucked their breath in sharply in shock at reading the horrendous play on words.
Author smirked. This is what happens, when you let these things incubate and hatch… I'm a hardboiled veteran of word-omelette cooking now…
The readers quickly chucked their power stones at him to shut him up, which he gleefully stoushed in his ragged coat pockets. At last, he could now enjoy an egg with his ramen!
Sally fortunately was unaffected by all this thanks to her insane Anti-Rizz Index and continued her cool and collected thoughts.
As she kicked off the Endless Freedom Project, she also wanted to see what kind of a person Valentine really was.
Was a potential partnership on the cards?
At the same time, as Allie, she was also drawing closer to Bob, and trying to decide whether she should reveal her true identity to him.
This wasn't easy, as part of her was experiencing a new feeling, something she hadn't felt before…
worried!
Sally was actually worried…
She wanted intimacy and to be understood, and going undercover as Allie had given her a taste of that… but part of her wondered if it really counted considering that Allie wasn't the full picture of who she was.
Was it too greedy to ask for, to want the real deal, to be affirmed for herself, as Sally?
How did she feel about Bob anyway?
As Allie, she had to admit that… she liked him, even if this was something she would probably never admit out loud.
Bob always made her smile, made her feel safe, seen and appreciated, like she was like the most special woman in the world in his eyes.
This was a really rare thing, she knew, having come across her fair share of guys at Uni, many of whom had strange or downright dangerous ideas to either control or belittle women every chance they got.
As Sally… well, her life wasn't exactly her own, she had expectations and responsibilities to fulfill as well. Bob was interesting, but not more than that.
Sally was worried that she was getting in too deep with Bob. Yes, it felt amazing, but she hadn't realised that it might leave her open to being vulnerable too… was it better to be safe?
Should she just break it off? Maybe it was best if they did that now, to avoid going too… deep when it would just hurt more later if it didn't work out.
"It's not you, it's me…" Could she say those words to him?!
Ultimately, the Aims of the Anti-Rizz Realm were similar to that of the other factions - to improve their overall quality of life and future - except that each faction's strategy to achieve this was different.
The Association of Rizzmasters aimed for a friendly, rapport-building, connective approach.
The Dark Rizzard Alliance aimed to control and manipulate.
And the Anti-Rizz Realm aimed to demonstrate their superiority through their own strategy of their self-sufficient, innate value.
Which was the right approach? It was difficult to say.
"Auntie… should I reveal my identity to Bob?"
She had asked the question to Empress Bing Qi Ling.
"Well my dear, that is something that only you could answer. From your [Intuition of the Ice Queen] along with your [All Nurturing Life] what does your overall gut feeling tell you?"
"Keep in mind that, either way, if it's too soon or too late, or even if you would time it perfectly… You may need to prepare for disappointment…"
It was true. Too soon, and it might come across like she was trying to push him away. Too late and it might seem like she had been dishonest all this time…
And regardless, Bob would be within his rights to decline a relationship once he found out that she was Sally…?
Then again, she had never seen Bob fazed ever. He was basically a walking and talking sea of calmness.
Maybe she should just… trust him?!?!
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Bob, being pretty good but not that OP, was blissfully unaware of this conundrum, and as always was also continuing with his plans for genetic greatness. As a result, he wouldn't have too much time to dwell on such matters, and funnily enough, it was actually this relentless goal-focus that could very well provide the solutions to potential problems in the future anyway, making it a better use of his limited time.
Prevention was better than cure. A balanced, successful life was often the best strategy, allowing one to deal with many potential problems that might arise in the future before they actually became a thing.
With his [Expanded Awareness] reaching level 67, which was all right though still far from peak levels, Bob, was now able to see and sort out potential 'problems' before they became too big, like a gardener spotted and pruned out weeds from his garden bed - it wasn't perfect but it was better than nothing!
Firstly, his [True Projection] Valentine was still the (good looking) Face of his "Future of Humanity" Project and beginning to get signups and expressions of interest for his [Sperm Bank Scholarship], whilst also levelling up the Education and Training Academy, which had now reached Level 53, and now boasted some infrastructure that would nurture families and children to become the best versions of themselves.
This was thanks to AI holographic technology which would allow them to have consistent parental support in the form of [True Projection] father and mother figures, which were intended to be an upgrade on traditional parenting models where fathers were often absent due to the need to work and where mothers would also have to make sacrifices in order to raise their children at home.
This would also sidestep any domestic violence or abuse which could sometimes occur due to various factors like financial or emotional stress.
A learning hub was also being established alongside a personalized curriculum or study program for each child, enabling them to receive both guidance and opportunities based on their natural talents, interests and preferences!
There was still more work required before it could be considered acceptable, but it was definitely progress!
In the end, Bob knew that nothing was perfect, the main thing was to do the best with what he had, adapt and improve. He held himself to high standards, but he was still human after all.
Everything is perfect for the time.
Personally, Bob himself was still doing the usual push-ups, sit-ups, cardio, Ability training Subconscious training and Rizz and Touch training as per usual, as he knew that consistency was key.
He could now do 10000 push-ups, 10000 sit-ups 10000 squats and max out a standardized beep test 10 times if he had to, but he knew that this was an inefficient use of time, and also that he was reaching the current limits of the human body itself…
His training was ultimately results-focused - aimed to enhance his genetic quality, and not just for vanity or cosmetic effect.
Accordingly, he switched to making his exercises more difficult and high yield to save time, without going overboard and damaging his body through repetitive stress injuries and so on.
He didn't need or want to become a bodybuilder or extremist. His main purpose was to increase his genetic quality, meaning that function and form were his main focuses, alongside good diet and nutrition.
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After unlocking and understanding more about [Flow State], Bob also wanted to start… doing things… in order to ascend to the levels of SSS+++++++ grade and beyond!!!
The first thing to consider was his relationship with Allie, who had become an increasingly important part of his life. He enjoyed her energy, her intelligence. It was probably time for them to start taking things further.
Time was a factor for every girl… Bob knew that it was unfair to lead her on… she had given him her trust, her precious… time, which he didn't take lightly.
He had to ask himself seriously how he saw Allie… and having studied the Art of Rizz for so long, he knew that relationships were more than feelings.
They were a choice.
He had chosen to let Allie become a special part of his life, one that he increasingly looked forward to, thanks to their deepening connection.
At the same time, there were definitely a few… anomalies. For one thing, Allie still seemed a little… distant, like she was holding herself back.
Bob could tell from his "Eyes of Rizz" that she genuinely liked him… but at the same time, it was like something was preventing her from… opening herself up fully. Like perhaps she had some previous bad experiences and was afraid, or that she wanted to keep things to herself?!?!
It was puzzling, but understandable.
The only question was, what to do about it?
As always, Bob had a few ideas.