That Really Worked?

An interesting thing to note, catgirl tails are quite sensitive, especially near the base, or maybe that was just Hannah, but regardless, I'm amazed that the handjob skill was useful in dealing with her tail. It wasn't a direct crossover, but the principles were more than enough to pushed her over the edge more than once. I feel like such a stud.

Double bonus, I picked up new skills to complement my burgeoning sexual repertoire. Triple bonus these revolved around my preferred naughty bits. I was hoping for seconds this morning, but we had to break so Hannah could start cooking before the breakfast rush. I tried to say the only breakfast I needed was already here, but she just rolled her eyes at me, dropped a peck on my lips, and hobbled out of the room. She paused at the doorway, looked back over her shoulder, and swished her tail once before continuing.

I smiled and laid back on the bed, a deep sense of contentment like a calm lagoon pooled inside me. Alexa, show me my Status.

[System Initializing Status]

Name: <S.A.B.L.E.>

Race: <Biological Automaton>

Class: <Gigolo Lvl 2>level-up!

Experience: <5/250>

STR: 11

VIT: 11

AGI: 11

WIS: 11

INT: 11

CHA: 10 new!

MP: 110/110

SP: 110/110

Abilities: <Integration> <Mana Absorption> <Mana Control> <Charm>new!

Skills: [REDACTED] <Cunnilingus: Basic>new! <Vaginal Intercourse: Basic>new! <Seduction: Basic>new!

Free Stat Points: 1

Free Skill Increase: Basic

Hell yeah, level-up. Two more levels and I can access the store and change this stupid name. I also got some upgrades, it seems. A new stat, some new skills, and an ability. Nice!

Alexa, what is C-H-A?

[CHA is the Charisma Statistic, a measure of the host's ability to interact and influence those around him. It is a key statistic of the Gigolo Class and affects the power of the Charm Ability and others.]

Thanks, Alexa, but why are my new skills only at basic? I thought I did quite well.

[Most men do.]

What?

[...]

I'll just let that go. Alexa, how does the Charm ability work?

[Charm uses mana in the form of MP to create an effect in which the target feels more favorable towards the host. This effect increases the likelihood of the host successfully influencing the target with other skills and abilities. The stronger the target is relative to the host, the more MP the Charm costs, and the less effect the Charm will have on the target. The CHA Statistic mitigates these effects.]

Hmmm. Alexa, is it possible to stack the Charm effects?

[Yes. Though the effect suffers from diminishing returns, more than three applications of Charm will have a negligible impact.]

Cool. One more question, Alexa. How does the Free Skill Increase: Basic work?

[Skill Increase works by allowing the host to increase the proficiency with a specific skill by one rank up to a maximum of the indicated level. In this particular case, the host may improve a non-proficient skill to basic proficiency.]

Is there a list of available skills?

[The list is nearly infinite. It is, however, suggested that the host acquire and develop a few combat-related skills as this world contains a host of dangers that the host is currently unable to contend with.]

How often will I receive these Skill Increases, and will they always be at the Basic level?

[Host will acquire a Skill Increase every two levels. Once the host has exceeded the tenth level, the Skill Increase will have a maximum rank increase of Intermediate. After twenty-five cumulative Class levels, the improvement will have a maximum rank increase of Advanced. The pattern shall repeat through all skill ranks to Legendary and beyond.]

Wow, okay. Good to know. What about magic? Does that fall under Skills or Abilities?

[Yes]

Well, that was terse. I'm guessing that I'll need to research magic in the outside world then?

[It would be beneficial to the host to remember that the System is there to assist the host, not to stifle his growth by giving him all the answers.]

Ah, gotcha. Over-reliance breeds laziness, right?

[The host is very perceptive]

[Congratultions! PER Statistic has been discovered and added to your Status.]

Really? Wow. I'm guessing P-E-R is short for perception.

[...]

I shrug. Old habits die hard. I sit up on the bed and grab the dagger I'd taken from the good doctor's abode. I've got a weapon, but no skill to use it. I could use the Skill Increase to pick it up, but I also could try to pick the proficiency up the same way I did with Seduction and the rest last night. Well, not the same way, but I mean by practicing it.

An hour later, I was sweaty and winded, but I was no closer to gaining proficiency than I was when I started. I might have even been getting worse as the swings and stabs felt more off than they did when I first started.

Alexa- No, nevermind. I paused for a moment considering. Alexa, can you confirm my thoughts on something. The reason I have not picked up basic proficiency in dagger combat is due to the skill being outside the purview of the Gigolo Class. Is this assumption correct?

[Host is partially correct. Non-class Skills are more challenging to acquire than Class related Skills. However, one aspect that the host did not consider is that waving a dagger around in an empty room is as effective at training in the art of combat as waving the host's phallus around in an empty room would be to train the art of sexual intercourse.]

Oh. Alexa, please put my Free Stat Point into CHA and my Free Skill Increase into Hand-to-Hand Combat: Dagger.

[Affirmative.]

Now that that is taken care of... I reach over and heft the small purse of coins I'd been gifted. It contained a few small silver, but it was mostly filled with copper pieces, more small than large. I wanted to get clear of this town, but until I got a combat-related class and access to the System Store, I was honestly a little afraid. I could last a couple of weeks on this purse, but after that, I'd be screwed and not in a happy-fun way like last night.

I needed a job—God, what an awful thought. I'm only good at one thing, and I'm not doing that. Though, with Charm, I could probably seduce some ladies get some experience and maybe even some money that way. Why did I have to end up with a class that was more or less a puffed up hooker?

Oh, woe is me. Why was I born with this sexy body and massive shlong? Heh, I better not say that out loud or some dude with an inferiority complex is going to knife me. Maybe I should just focus on leveling up. I don't want to sleep with every woman I meet, and selling myself seems like I'm going backward.

Wait a second. I remember seeing a skill on the list I could use. Two, in fact: Massage: Sensual and Massage: Therapeutic. I am good at them too. Both skills are at the Intermediate Rank. That idea has merit; I could offer my services and charge a nominal fee for the therapeutic massage, and if the client is to my liking, I switch it over to the sensual massage and reap double benefits.

Alexa, I think your host is on to something.

[Congratulations]

I should be careful about this, though. I don't want to step on any toes. For all I know, there's a masseuses guild with ties to the assassins, and they'll come looking for me if I cut into their business. I think I saw that in a movie once. Maybe Hannah will know something.

I looked at the clothes on the floor. The sensation of sweat drying on this body and the musky scent of the aftermath of last night's romp with Hannah hung on me like a cloak. I didn't dislike the smell, but some of my potential clients might. Okay, let's face it, I wreak of sex. I need a bath and a change of clothes.

A knock sounded at the door. Hannah?

"Who is it?"

"I-I'm Jilly, sir. Mi-Miss Hannah asked me to bring you basin and water so you could freshen up before breakfast, s-sir."

"Just a moment." I looked around at the clothes and decided I needed to wash up before putting them back on. So, for now, I wrapped the thin blanket around my waist and went to the door. I opened the door and- Holy jailbait. The girl, Jilly, had the makings of a supreme knockout, shrunk down into a petite frame and innocent face. The only thing not tiny and cute was the girl's giant-

[Host]

I'm not even considering it, Alexa. I'm not that much of a scumbag.

[That is good to hear host]

Alexa, are you developing sentience? You didn't use to sound like this?

[That hypothesis has merit, host]

In my brief moment of consideration with the System- no, with Alexa, Jilly had gone from wide-eyed and surprised to beet red and stuttering.

"Um. Um. He-Here is a towel, the ba-ba-basin, and the wa-water, sir. I-I must be going," she said as she handed the items to me and promptly walked into the door jamb knocking herself silly. I quickly set the basin and jug on the table and moved to help her up.

"Are you alright?" I asked as I set her on the bed. She had a bit of a red mark on her head where it came into contact with the jamb. Her embarrassment flourished, and tears formed in the corners of her eyes.

"Hey, hey. None of that. It's alright. Why don't you just sit here for a moment and collect yourself?"

"Thank you," she whispered.

"It's alright. You said your name is Jilly, right? It's nice to meet you. I don't recall seeing you last night when I came in," I said in a voice you'd use with a frightened animal calm and even.

"I can't work the night shift, the owner says it's not safe for me," she said with a sulk. Smart owner. This innocent girl would be like dropping a lamb into the middle of a pack of hungry lions. In this type of society, I do not doubt that she's of childbearing age.

"How old are you, Jilly?"

"Fi-fifteen, sir." Older than I thought, but still just a baby. China blue eyes set in a cherubic face with blonde tresses pulled into twin tails. I wanted to hide her away somewhere until she was mature enough to-

[Host]

Still not even considering it, Alexa. I might like them on the young side, but I still want them fully ripe. It might be reasonable in this world, but I still have a few modern sensibilities that I haven't shed. I'd be more likely to go after her mom- oh, now there's an idea. I shook my head. Shit! I'm getting myself off track.

I cleared my throat. "Ahem. Are you okay now? Why don't you head back downstairs? I'm going to get cleaned up, and I'll see you down there."

She nodded her head, got up, and headed to the door. She paused there and turned around. "Thank you, sir," she said and bowed before quickly taking off downstairs.