Darkness.
Then..heartbeat.
One.
Two.
Three.
Each thump echoed like thunder inside Terrence's chest, rippling outward through an endless void.
[Recalibration Complete!]
[Awakened Parameters Installed.]
[x10,000 Stat Multiplier Active.]
[Talent: Continuum Engine Operational.]
[Rewards from Rend are available.]
A pause.
[Wake up, you Cuck!]
His eyes snapped open.
For a moment, there was only white light so pure it burned, bending around his body like liquid glass. His breath misted in the still air as the world slowly began to resolve.
Terrence found himself lying atop a giant leaf, inside what looked like a tent of sticks and vines. The air smelled of damp earth and something meaty roasting nearby.
Wait a second..
"Who the hell said that?"
Terrence slowly leaned up, scanning the edges of the tent.
[I did, you Cuck! Welcome back to reality.]
"Okay..and who exactly are you?" he asked, brow arched.
[The one who's going to make you into a man. A real man. I'm your updated Harem System, and as of now you're Ranked as a Cuck in the Harem World. No partners. No bonds. Nothing!]
"Damn..not even with Eiselle?"
[We'll get to her in a second. As your Harem System, my job is to turn you from a Cuck into the Supreme Harem Sovereign-]
Wait. Did it just say—
[and the most powerful. So let's get straight to it. Your compatibility with Eiselle is 89%. She will be your first target. Your first quest..]
"It better not be what I think it is…"
[Is to tap that ass before the day is over. Fail, and you lose your manhood. :-)]
"Motherfu—"
Terrence froze at the sound of approaching footsteps. He immediately lay back down, faking sleep.
Eiselle entered, glancing at his 'sleeping' form. Her eyes narrowed slightly.
"Hm. I could've sworn I just heard something…"
She crept closer, eyes flicking over him, then smirked at some private thought.
"Tickle tickle tickle!" she shouted playfully, pouncing with both hands.
"HAHAH—" Terrence shot upright with laughter-
SMOOCH.
Their lips collided. Both of their eyes widened.
[Haha! The ol' 'pretend to laugh then kiss' technique. Nice one!]
[+1 Harem Reward Point]
For a heartbeat they were still, watching to see who'd move first.
'Ah, screw it…'
Terrence slid a hand behind her neck and deepened the kiss.
Her eyes fluttered shut. Her arms slid around his neck.
He leaned in, kissing her deeper; a soft moan escaped her lips as his hands slid lower, about to lift her and pull her close-
Eiselle's eyes snapped open. Some realization struck her. She pushed away, lightly but firmly.
"The food!" she yelped, bolting out of the tent.
Terrence sat there, staring at the spot where she'd vanished.
[Someone's bricked..]
He actually chuckled at that, shaking his head as he tried to calm his heartbeat.
[I'm impressed. Thought you were going to pussy out for a second, but excellent work!]
[+5 Harem Reward Points]
"Me? Pussy? Never." Terrence muttered.
[Haha, good answer! I'll actually accept that. You don't have to sleep with Eiselle if you don't want to. Anyways, I forgot to mention a free bonus gift comes with unlocking your Harem Features as well. This one's randomized!]
"Alright," Terrence said, exhaling slowly. "Hit me with it."
[Randomizing…]
[Complete!]
[S-Rank Miracle Touch Acquired!]
Whenever activated, any woman you touch gets instantly wet, horny, and in heat!
"Bruh. No way." Terrence stared at nothing, then grinned. "That's..actually useful."
[Yeah. Imagine using it in a fight against an enemy…]
"Pshh. That'd be insane."
[Indeed, my friend. Do you want to see the rewards you've earned from the Re-]
"T! Come here!"
Eiselle's voice cut through from outside.
"Later, System. I gotta deal with this first."