Chapter 3
Tring!
{Welcome to the Draconic Harem System!}
"Draconic Harem what?!" Max asked in confusion as he stared at the glowing blue system screen floating in front of his eyes. "What the hell is this?!"
{System Tutorial available! Does the host wish to skip it?}
{Yes / No}
'Am I hallucinating? Is this a dream, or is something wrong with my eyes?! Actually… I don't think it's a dream because I was just injured by that glass, so that means something is definitely wrong with my eyes. And maybe my brain too.'
Max shook his head from side to side, trying to swat the system away like an annoying fly, but the screen remained where it was—hovering stubbornly in front of him.
No matter which direction Max turned, the translucent screen followed him, always staying within his line of sight, as if mocking his every attempt to ignore it.
With a frustrated sigh, Max began pacing across the cramped, dilapidated room.
'Maybe I have to pick between yes and no… but how do I do that?'
He tried tapping "Yes" with his finger, but his hand simply sliced through the air, meeting no resistance. The screen gave no reaction.
"Nope! Definitely not touch screen, then."
'If touch doesn't work, maybe I should try commanding it with my voice?'
"Let's see… No!" Max muttered.
Instantly, the system screen shifted.
"So it does work with voice command," Max murmured.
"Nope! It all works with your mind. Before you even said no, your mind had already decided, so it changed," a feminine voice echoed in his head.
"Ohh! That makes so mu—wait, what the fuck was that?!" Max yelped so loudly it felt like the frail house trembled.
Startled, he leapt onto the sunken mattress, twisting his head around in every direction, eyes wide and darting like a trapped animal.
"You can't see me, doofus!" the voice said again, teasingly.
"Wh… wh… who's there?! Where are you? Who are you?!" Max asked, his heart pounding as he scanned the small room.
Then…
Blue particles began to swirl in the air in front of him. Slowly, a semi-transparent figure began to take shape. It hovered above the ground—a small, floating, humanoid dragon glowing with ancient energy. Its form was distinctly feminine, and its voice was both playful and regal, like a queen who also happened to be a brat.
"Greetings, Host. I am Pix, the Manifest Will of the Draconic Harem System."
"What the hell? A talking lizard?!" Max exclaimed, recoiling in shock as the back of his head slammed into the wall.
"You stupid host! I am not a lizard. I am the embodiment of a thousand years of draconic conquest, lust, power, and, yes… questionable decisions."
"...So you're this glowing system guide?" Max asked, raising a brow in disbelief.
"Not just a guide. I am your mentor, your tactician, your life coach, and occasionally your moral compass—though I warn you, my morals were last updated during the Age of Fire," Pix said, chuckling mischievously.
"First I die, then I transmigrate here, get a system, and now… a talking lizard. No. I'm not going insane. I'm so screwed."
"Precisely. But with me, you'll be gloriously screwed," Pix said with a deep, almost villainous laugh.
"Tsk! Buzz off," Max said, swatting the air before turning back to the glowing system in front of him. "Since this thing works with thoughts, let's see what it has to offer."
{Welcome, host, to the Dragon Harem System. This system will help you become stronger and conquer every single woman you ever desire.}
"Huh? Grow stronger? Conquer women?" Max scratched his head in confusion as he stared at the shimmering system. "Why do I need to grow stronger? The conquering women part, I understand. After all, the system is literally called a harem one. But grow stronger? For what?"
"Shish! This is going to give me a headache real soon."
Tring!
{Status}
{Name: Max Ashwell}
{Age: 18}
{Level: 1}
{XP: 0/100}
{Race: Draconic Vessel}
{HP: 100/100} {MP: 50/100}
{STR: 30} {AGI: 35}
{INT: 30} {Partners: 0}
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Max frowned as he read the information displayed in front of him. He understood everything being shown—after all, he had played several games before, especially when he was a bit younger.
Right now, though, his gaze lingered longer on certain details, and the more he read, the deeper his frown became.
"Wait, what the fuck?! I'm a dragon now? And what the hell is this age nonsense? I'm not 18!" Max shouted, staring at the shimmering system in disbelief.
"Wrong. You are not a dragon—yet. You're just a vessel for now, and the more you level up, the more draconic powers you'll unlock," Pix said, interrupting Max's train of thought.
"Yes! You were 23 earlier, but now you're 18. That's because of the body you're inhabiting," Pix added casually.
"That makes a bit of sense," Max muttered as he looked back at the system. "At least my name is still the same. What are the odds the previous owner of this body was also named Max?"
'So what's MP?' Max thought inwardly.
"MP, also known as Magical Power, is used by people with magical affinities to perform extraordinary feats. It allows one to use skills and even heal themselves. MP can also be replenished by performing sexual activities with women," Pix replied instantly.
"So there's no way of avoiding the sex stuff?" Max asked, sighing with resignation.
"Negative," Pix answered bluntly.
"Tsk. Next!" Max called out, and the system screen changed again.
{Skills}
{Charm (Lv. 1; requires 5 MP): This skill allows the host to attract the opposite sex and provoke sexual desire. The higher the level, the stronger the desire the opposite sex will feel.}
{Eyes of Allure (Active): Reveals a woman's current emotional or physical craving. (Cooldown: 10 minutes)}
{Seduction: Enhances how persuasive and tempting the host is.}
{Magical Energy Lv. 1 (requires 10 MP): Strengthens attacks and increases combat speed. Boosts strength and speed by 20%. Cooldown: 10 minutes.}
{Erection Lv. 1 (requires 5 MP): Allows the host to achieve an erection without foreplay. Increases pleasure, cock length, and semen volume as it levels up.}
{Healing Lv. 1 (requires 10 MP): Converts 10 MP into 50 HP. The healing amount increases with each level.}
"Hmm… interesting. Next!" Max ordered, and the screen changed again.
{Talents}
{Draconic Form — Status: Deactivated}
{Contraception — Status: Activated}
{Draconic Aura — Status: Deactivated}
"Huh? What's this? Draconic form? Draconic aura? And contraception? Wait, why are all of them deactivated?" Max asked, glancing at Pix.
"Draconic Form allows you to take on any form you want. Male, female, old man, young girl—whatever you desire. But of course, it has its limits.
Draconic Aura is the energy you emit. As it grows stronger, others will be able to sense and track you based on it.
Contraception... well, as long as it's activated, you won't impregnate any woman. So you don't need to worry about protection—Contraception has you covered. Only when it's deactivated will you be able to get someone pregnant," Pix explained.
"Okay, I get that. But you mentioned 'they'. Who are they? Who will track me?" Max asked, a slight panic creeping into his voice.
"I've said enough. When the time comes, you'll know about them," Pix replied, now hovering directly in front of Max.
"No! Tell me now. What exactly am I getting into?" Max demanded firmly.
"Catch you later, young conqueror," Pix said cheekily before dissolving into glowing blue particles, vanishing just like it had appeared.
"Curse you, you damned lizard!" Max shouted, glaring at the system. "Well, since I'm not getting any answers from that thing, I might as well go explore this new place."