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A chill ran down Trevor's spine at the system's words.
"Well… I was just wondering how I'd be able to accomplish such a mission since I have no reputation, and no girlfriend anymore," Trevor said, his head bowed in shame.
Silence lingered for a moment before the system finally responded.
[You are required to select one system card each day. Instructions were clearly displayed, but your perverted eyes failed to read the details properly.]
The voice echoed in Trevor's mind, sharp and mocking. Being called a pervert by a system of all things—it stung. He was already starting to hate this so-called "Primordial Seed System." But he had no choice.
"Fine. Where do I pick the cards then?" Trevor asked, a slight frown appearing on his face.
[Here.]
A screen appeared before him, filled with rows of cards lying face-down. Their designs glowed faintly, but their contents remained hidden.
Trevor stared at them nervously, struggling to decide. His finger hovered over the shimmering screen. After what felt like an eternity, he finally tapped one.
"I'll go with this one."
The card expanded across the screen, glowing like an animation before slowly flipping over to reveal its contents.
[Card Acquired: Eyes of Hades]
Trevor read it aloud, confused. "Eyes of… Hades?"
[Yes. An excellent choice, actually,] the system said, its tone almost smug.
[The Eyes of Hades allow you to see the world through the eyes of desire. You will be able to perceive points on the human body where arousal levels peak when touched. In addition, you can peer into people's hidden fears, deepest regrets, and strongest cravings.]
The system paused, as if waiting for Trevor to digest the revelation.
[Like all cards, the Eyes of Hades grow with use. The more you activate it, the more functions you will unlock.]
Trevor's heart leapt. This was incredible. For once, he had gotten lucky.
"Thank you," he muttered, his lips curling into a grin. Finally—he would experience the things he had only fantasized about. No more relying on porn. Now, it was real.
That night, he forced himself to finish his assignments, though his mind wandered to the card's potential again and again. Lying on his small bed, Trevor stared at the ceiling.
How am I supposed to use this? Should I just… touch a girl?
The thought made his chest tighten. As easy as it sounded, he had no plan. After some time, a deep yawn escaped his lips, and his body gave in.
"I'll figure it out tomorrow…" he whispered before drifting into sleep.
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The next morning, the sky was bright and clear. Trevor rose quickly, for once not wasting time on his phone. After dressing, he ate his usual "breakfast"—stale bread and a cup of water. That was how it had always been.
But after last night, Trevor believed things didn't have to stay this way. He could change it.
On his way to school, he stumbled upon a crowd. Curious, he pushed closer, only to freeze. The spot where he nearly died last night was now surrounded by government officials.
One of them, clad in black armor, addressed the crowd.
"This was merely an F-rank dungeon creature. Nothing to fear. Even a novice could've killed it."
The words made Trevor's blood run cold.
That thing almost killed me… and it was only F-rank?
His chest tightened. He needed to get stronger. Fast.
Quickly, he turned away before anyone recognized him and hurried to school like though he could be recognized.
Classes were already underway when he arrived. Today's schedule was packed: Magic History, Spell Casting, Dungeon Studies, and Combat Training. Trevor slipped into his seat quietly.
Beside him sat Caroline, a girl he'd never spoken to—just like most of his classmates. He pulled out his notebook as Miss Silva entered.
Miss Silva was older than most teachers but still strikingly attractive. Her deep blue eyes commanded attention, and her curvy figure betrayed the fact that she was well past her thirties. Her voice rang clear as she began the lecture.
Trevor's gaze lingered on her a second too long.
And then—something happened.
[Miss Silva: Craving → To be loved again, not just for her body.]
Heat maps flared across her figure, highlighting her arousal points—green, yellow, and red glowing like a living chart.
Trevor almost dropped his pen. He had unknowingly activated the Eyes of Hades.
A rush of excitement surged through him. He quickly jotted the card's name in his notebook, his hand trembling with anticipation.
This is insane… I can actually see it. This card might really save my life.
But then, a darker thought crossed his mind. Slowly, he turned his gaze to Caroline, his seatmate.
Cold sweat dripped down his forehead.
Should I… give it a try?
Caroline was timid; she hardly spoke to anyone, so not much was known about her background. She had deep blue eyes, blonde hair, and a slender body. Her breasts were large, and her figure was outstanding. Though she wasn't the most shapely in class, she was arguably the prettiest.
Trevor glanced through Caroline's body, activating the Eyes of Hades, and was shocked by what he saw:
[Caroline: craving to have sex fantasies]
He had hit a gold mine. His blood boiled as the heat map of her body came alive.
Caroline sat casually, taking notes, unaware of what was happening. Her short school skirt was loose, but just tight enough to reveal her thighs.
Her tight shirt stretched across her chest, the buttons pushed to the limits, though her clothes remained neat, well-ironed, and looked new.
Trevor could clearly see her breasts through the gaps in the buttons.
Caroline remained focused on class, oblivious to him.
He took five deep breaths before slowly shifting his chair closer to her, closing the space between them.