Leon followed Melina and sat on the bench near the wall, the smell of the simmering meal filling the room. Kara was already seated, a wooden spoon in hand, humming softly as she ladled portions onto plates.
Leon stared at the steaming bowl for a moment, then offered her a small, reassuring smile. "Thank you," he said, picking up the spoon and stirring the stew absently.
As the three of them ate, the room was filled with the soft clink of spoons and the occasional crackle from the fire. Kara chatted idly about the village, her voice bright and animated, while Melina listened with a small, contented smile.
As he listened to Kara who was chatting happily he summoned the system.
'Which new features are there after the update?'
[New Features Overview – System v2.0]
[Soul-Body Synchronization: Your soul and physical form are now fully integrated.]
[Storage Space Activated: A personal sub-dimensional storage has been unlocked. You can now store, retrieve, and organize physical objects with a thought. Capacity will grow with energy level.]
[Behavioral & Desire Mapping: The host can now analyze and record the sexual desires, erogenous points, preferences, and hidden kinks of women.]
[Lust Energy Optimization: Your body now converts Lust Energy Points (L.E.P) directly into sustenance.]
[System Ultimate Mission: Build a kingdom.]
[Note: Lust Energy is the primary source for energy. Low levels can lead to death]
Leon's pulse quickened the moment his eyes landed on the final line — 'low levels can lead to death.' The words burned into his mind, sobering him instantly. Instinct took over before he even finished the thought.
'System, show me my current status,' he commanded silently.
[Displaying Status…]
[Host: Leon]
[Level: 2]
[Lust Energy Points (L.E.P):120]
[Life Energy (L.E):80]
[Energy State: Stable — but insufficient for sustained growth.]
[Storage Space: 5m³ — expandable]
[Abilities: Desire Mapping]
[Note: 40% of L.E.P. is converted to Life Energy (L.E) automatically]
Leon exhaled a slow breath he hadn't realized he was holding, the tension in his chest loosening as his eyes landed on the final note.
40% of L.E.P. automatically converted into Life Energy…
A small, relieved smile tugged at the corner of his lips. That single line changed everything. It meant that even if he lost track of his energy or forgot to manage it carefully, the system would still preserve his life — a built-in safety net against his own recklessness.
"At least I won't just drop dead because I got distracted," he muttered under his breath, amusement flickering in his eyes. The earlier anxiety melted into something warmer, steadier. Now, instead of fearing the risk, he could focus on pushing forward — on gathering more energy, exploring new abilities, and experimenting with the system's potential.
Leon leaned back slightly, the faint glow of the fire dancing across his face as his thoughts deepened. Kara's laughter was light, innocent, and unguarded, while Melina's calm presence carried a quiet strength. To anyone else, it might have seemed like nothing more than an ordinary evening, but to him, this moment carried weight.
They were the first women he'd met in this world, the first to feed his desires and stir something more primal within him. Though only a day had passed, their presence had already rooted itself deep inside his heart. Not just as fleeting companions — but as something more.
He decided to experiment his new abilities on them. He willed the system to create their profiles and immediately it went to work.
[Behavioral & Desire Mapping: Initializing…]
[Scanning targets within 5m radius…]
[Target 1: Melina — Profile creation in progress]
[Target 2: Kara — Profile creation in progress]
Leon felt a faint ripple of energy pulse behind his eyes — subtle but undeniable — as if an invisible thread reached out from within him and wove itself around the two women by the fire. They remained blissfully unaware, chatting softly as the system dissected their every instinct, cataloguing impulses they themselves might not even know existed.
[Desire Mapping Complete]
[Accessing Basic Profiles:]
[Melina — Age: 28]
Base Desire Level: Moderate
Hidden Kinks Detected: Submission tendencies, praise arousal, voyeuristic curiosity.
Primary Erogenous Zones: Neck, inner thighs, lower back
Hidden Desire: Craves to be needed and claimed
[Kara — Age: 21]
Base Desire Level: High
Hidden Kinks Detected: Light exhibitionism, teasing games, dominant roleplay
Primary Erogenous Zones: Lips, lower abdomen, behind the ears
Hidden Desire: Fantasizes about forbidden attention and being pursued
Leon's eyes glimmered faintly as the information streamed into his mind, each detail unfolding with perfect clarity. It was like looking at the blueprints of their hearts and bodies, every hidden desire, every weakness laid bare for him alone.
His lips curled into a slow, satisfied smile. Perfect…
Not only could he sustain himself, he could shape them — guide their curiosities, nurture their hidden cravings, and make them his completely. And in doing so, he'd strengthen both his power and his foundation.
He leaned back further, letting the firelight warm his face, while the system's data replayed in his thoughts. The night around them seemed calm, but for Leon, it was the quiet beginning of something much larger.
"Leon, are you okay?" Melina broke his train of thought. "You have been staring at the food without eating." she pointed out.
Leon blinked, dragged back from the sea of information swirling in his mind. For a heartbeat he just looked at her — the concern softening her eyes, the way the firelight caught the curve of her lips — and the contrast between the ordinary question and the extraordinary thoughts in his head almost made him smile.
"I'm fine," he said, shaking his head lightly as if to clear it. "Just… thinking about a few things."
Melina's brows drew together slightly, still unconvinced. "Well, whatever you're thinking about, it's going to get cold if you don't eat."
He chuckled softly, forcing himself to lift the spoon and take a small bite, even though the taste meant nothing to him anymore.
As he chewed, his gaze drifted between the two women again.
"By the way, thank you Leon." Kara thanked him out of nowhere. "I feel more confident than before after you made me undress outside." she explained.
Kara's cheeks flushed a soft pink, but she held his gaze with an earnest little smile. "I don't know why… but it felt good. Scary, yes — but good," she admitted, her voice almost shy.
Leon's lips curved faintly, the calm in his tone belying the deliberate weight of his next words. "Don't worry about it," he said smoothly. "With aunt's permission…" — his eyes shifted, locking onto Melina's — "…I can train you to be even more confident."
The effect was immediate. Melina's spoon paused midair, her posture stiffening just a little as her eyes darted between him and Kara. She knew from his gaze that he was tasting her to show her the power he held over her.
"Train her?" she echoed carefully, trying to keep her voice steady. "What… exactly do you mean by that?"
Leon didn't answer right away. Instead, he leaned forward slightly, his gaze steady, deliberate — letting silence work its way under her skin. "Confidence isn't just about words," he said at last, his voice low and measured. "It's about breaking the limits that hold you back.
Melina swallowed, the firelight catching the uncertainty — and the faint, unwilling intrigue — in her eyes. Kara, meanwhile, looked between them, a spark of excitement lighting up her face at the thought.
Kara, oblivious to the silent tension weaving itself between them, smiled brightly. "I'd like that," she said, turning toward Leon with a spark of eagerness in her eyes. "I… I want to learn from you."
Melina hesitated, her lips parting before she spoke. "Okay," she said slowly, the word carrying a reluctant weight. "But don't do anything dangerous or shameful. She's not married yet."
"Aunt, that was what I wanted to talk to you about." he said in a serious tone. "I want to marry Kara."
Melina's spoon slipped from her fingers and clattered against the bowl, the sound slicing through the soft crackle of the fire. For a heartbeat, the room fell utterly silent.
"What!" she blurted, her voice rising higher than she intended. Kara's head snapped toward Leon, her eyes wide as if she hadn't heard him correctly.
Leon, however, remained calm — almost too calm — his gaze steady and unwavering as he met Melina's shocked stare. "I'm serious," he said, his tone low but firm. "I want to marry Kara."
Kara's lips parted soundlessly, her breath catching in her throat. "M–marry… me?" she whispered, disbelief and a flicker of nervous excitement tangled in her voice.