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I Thought Rogues Were Useless

Modern Society changed 82 years ago when the entire world received the same message. [Welcome to the League!] [Since your world is so underdeveloped, you will be given a grace period of 100 years.] [To help your species grow, Dungeons will be available to conquer, along with Gates.] [Good luck!] After that monsters appeared all over the world and more than half the population was wiped out before Human's began to learn to defend themselves. Modern weapons were useless, but Humanity discovered something far more potent. The system. Everyone on Earth received a status screen, much like a game, that rewarded them with insane growth when they killed monsters in dungeons or gates. Through the past 82 years, society changed into one that abided by the law of the jungle again. Only the strongest survive, which also gave birth to preconceived notions of what classes given by the system were strong. If you got a weak class from the system, you were condemned to a life of struggle, and the conceived weakest class was the Rogue. There were almost no Rogues who were able to fight any other class the same level as them, since the class was only useful as a scout, or to spy on your enemies. Yes, while Humans had developed and grown stronger, they grew more divided. Causing people from Guilds to be at odds with other Guilds, forgetting that the original purpose was to grow stronger as a collective for what was to come after 100 years. What came after 100 years was that we were now in a dimensional tournament to bid for our survival. Failure to win meant that your dimension was wiped clean, to be grown from scratch to try again billions of years later. All for the enjoyment of various Gods. Follow Xeon as he discovers that the Rogue class he has been relentlessly bullied for having, has more potential than the world previously thought.

LibrarianOfTheosis · Urban
Not enough ratings
3 Chs

In A Bind (R-18+)

//// Trigger Warning: Sexual Assault ////

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Xeon woke up from a myriad of sensual dreams. Which normally didn't happen, and hadn't happened since he was going through puberty. He woke up feeling very uncomfortable, as this had already thrown off his focus for the day. He was supposed to meet with Hailey Binds in a couple hours, and here he was having dirty thoughts. 

Xeon had never had a girlfriend, for the obvious reason that he was a rogue, considered a dredge of society. However he was a good looking guy otherwise. He had short black hair, that was medium wavy, and he had a sharp face. He was always serious, so he had a cold aura, but that was something a lot of women would have liked. A mysterious, and stoic man was always ideal. 

Xeon had had thoughts before, but he never let himself get swayed by them like this before. He felt bothered, restless even. That was when he read a prompt he didn't notice until now.

[Seed of Sin (Lust) has awakened early, due to host's heightened stimulus.]

[Lover's Gaze - S Rank skill learned.]

[Aura of Lust - S Rank skill learned.]

[Crime of Passion - S Rank skill learned.]

[Your system has been modified, as you are no longer a human but a Sin.]

[As a Sin you can gain Exp when you cause people to commit the Sin you are in control of.]

'What the fuck is this?'

Xeon was taken back by the sudden change in his system, but also the influx of skills he had just gained. They were also all S Rank! After reading them, he began to become fearful, of himself.

Lover's Gaze allowed him to implant himself as an object of infatuation within the minds of whoever looked him in the eyes. 

Aura of Lust was a passive that made him exude an aphrodisiac into the air, making others find him irresistible. 

The final skill was what was really scary, as it was a skill that allowed him to cause someone to lose all reason, and act out their primal desire for lust. It was a scary skill, as it would make someone willing to kill for another, or even assault someone.

Xeon would have to be careful with these skills... However they were also something he could use... While Xeon adjusted some plans he had in his mind, he got ready and headed towards the dungeons to meet up with Hailey Binds.

****

'Did he decide not to show up...? Why isn't he here yet.. I hope Reynolds didn't offend him so bad yesterday that he decided not to come.. I was hoping to see his potential, since he made it out of the Goblin Caves by himself, I thought he might be quite skilled. Also his mere presence made me feel scared. He was... Dangerous, but dangerous could be helpful in a fight.'

I was biting one of my nails, a bad habit of mine that only showed itself when I was under extreme stress, when I caught sight of the familiar gas mask I saw yesterday. He was incredibly mysterious, but today was different... When I saw him, I couldn't take my eyes off him. I felt that feeling I knew others girls would feel...

I was in.. love??? How could I possibly be in love with someone I had only just met yesterday? I just wanted to scout him... Or did I have other intentions? Intentions I didn't understand. 

I was so flustered, that I didn't even realize he was standing in front of me until Reynolds tapped my shoulder.

"Wha-" I looked up and there he was. 

'When did he seem so tall... and were his eyes always purple? His hair looks so soft...'

"Hello. Are we ready to go in?"

I pulled myself out of my stupor again, and answered him.

"Ye-YES! Let's go inside! Today it will just be Reynolds, you and me. Reynolds is a tanks, while I am a swordsman, can we know what role you will be playing today?"

"I can attack from a distance, but it is better to think of me as a support who can enhance your physical capabilities."

'PERFECT! He is even a support class! He would be perfect to bring into my party... Also he is so dreamy and his eyes make me want to-'

*slap*

Hailey slapped her own face, drawing the attention of everyone around her, however she endured the embarrassment and walked forward.

I was glad they were willing to follow me without making a big deal of that slap... I just couldn't figure out why I was acting like this. Just every time I think of The Alchemist I get all flustered.

We decided to hurry through the dungeon, and everything was going well, until we ran into a group of six goblins. It was a little larger of a group than we were used to, but as Reynolds was a reliable tank, he would be able to hold their aggro.

At least it was supposed to go like that. However as the goblins neared him, I received a sudden notification.

[You have been made the target of the aggression of six goblins by party member: Adam Reynolds.]

I then had to fight off six goblins, as I watched Reynolds turn and rush The Alchemist. By the time I had finished the goblins off, I was injured and saw The Alchemist on the ground. Reynolds approached me, with a crazed look in his eye, but the next thing I knew I was pinned to the ground with his hands around my throat. 

"I-Ge-Get your fucking hands off me Reynolds! What is wrong with you?!" I screamed, however I didn't see any reaction from him at all. 

He simply held me down and began to grope me.

'No.. Please don't do this!'

However I knew no one could hear my screams, much less my thoughts. 

I couldn't fight back, he was a level 19 Knight, I couldn't hurt him with my weaker stats. All I could do was close my eyes and hope for it to end quickly. I even contemplated biting my tongue when I happened to open my eyes and see an unexpected sight.

The Alchemist was standing, and pointing at me, with my sword in his hand. I looked at his eyes, and I suddenly understood what he meant. He threw my sword, almost perfectly, so that it land right next to my hand. Then he threw a dagger at the back of Reynold's head, which distracted him enough for me to grab my sword. I then felt a rush of unrestrained strength fill me, then my vision turned red, and I didn't remember anything after that.

I just remembered... The sound of flesh being crushed.

When I finally regained my senses, I was straddled on top of Reynolds, who had a crushed in skull that was nothing more than paste stuck to the ground at this point. I looked down and noticed my hands were covered in blood, which caused me to begin to tremble. 

"I-I-I killed him... I... I killed him! AHHHHHHH!!! BUT HE TRIED TO ASSAULT ME!! HE TOUCHED ME! HE WOULD HAV-"

I then felt a soft hand on my shoulder, which caused me to turn my head to look at the owner of the hand. It was The Alchemist... His eyes immediately helped me calm down, and I rested my head on his hand for a moment. 

He then pulled his hand back.

'Ah, no please... Come back... I need you...'

However what happened next, was an even bigger shock than Reynolds's betrayal. The mysterious man took his gas mask off, revealing the face of the Rogue I remembered from High School.

Xeon Freud.

However, I didn't care at this moment that he was a Rogue... I just... Wanted to be with him... He handed me a potion, so I drank it. The moment I did, I felt myself become drowsy, and my vision eventually turned black.

****

I felt a little guilty watching her shattered mental state, but now that she was asleep I was able to relax. I had created this whole disaster, so I could cement myself as a trusted ally, and also her savior. I revealed my identity, so she would think that I trusted her too, which would let me use her later on. With this move, I would be able to join her party from now on, since she wouldn't trust others.

The seeds of trust issues I had planted would limit her options from now on. He dependency of me might reach an insane level, but that would be manageable. I picked her up, and carried her back to the entrance. 

When I came out, holding an unconscious Hailey and Reynolds was missing, I was met with weapons being drawn on me. I set Hailey down while releasing the sleeping potion on her. She slowly fluttered her eyes open before registering the situation.

"WAIT STOP! HE SAVED ME! IT WAS REYNOLDS, HE ATTACKED ME!" Hailey screamed, scared that this would drive me away, by making me upset. Her guards lowered their weapons, before apologizing to me.

I simply asked them not to bow, and that Hailey should get checked on. I had been knocked out and only woke up to see Reynolds on top of Hailey. When I said that, they hurriedly escorted her away, the whole while Hailey was argumentative. She kept trying to get them to take me with them, however I simply walked over and whispered to her.

"You're still in shock.. You should get checked up, and rest thoroughly.. I'll be here when you're better. It shouldn't be hard for you to find out my number... Rest well." I then handed her another potion, this one had a magical sedative property, which I told her. I then advised her bodyguards that she should be careful to only take small sips of the potion so she can calm down or sleep. 

Their attitudes towards me had completely changed, as they knew with this event Hailey's parents were sure to be enraged, and that I was their benefactor. They then all left, and I watched as Hailey cried while she left. 

The whole event drew such a large amount of attention, that I decided I should just leave for the day. I headed home, expecting to take a nice bath and relax. I had actually taken a large hit from Reynolds earlier, since I wanted to make it seem realistic. I had been able to match a well timed jump with his punch to make him think I took a clean hit. 

However I had just walked in my apartment when I stopped in the doorway. It didn't... Feel right. I took a step back outside, and was about to re-enter my car when a woman appeared in front of me. 

She grabbed my collar, and slammed me into the wall hard.

"UGH!"

"Who are you, and what the fuck happened today at the dungeon! If you lie, I will kill you." the woman seethed through her gritted teeth. 

She stared me straight in the eyes, which was a bit of a mistake on her part. I had no control over my skill [Lover's Gaze], and after locking eyes she gently set me down.

"I-I'm sorry... I grew up looking out for Hailey, and I heard she was assaulted... They said Reynolds attacked her but I was just making sure you didn't have anything to do with it.."

She was mumbling and ranting. Were all women like this when they were infatuated?

"I'm a Rogue. I don't have the means to overpower Hailey, nor do I even have the strength to protect myself from the Titan guild even, so I wouldn't even dare. That Reynolds guy... He snapped, and used a skill to force Hailey to take the aggro of six goblins, before he knocked me out. When I woke up he was attempting to assault Hailey, so I threw her weapon to her, and used my skill to empower her. She then killed Reynolds under the effects of my skill, and then I gave her a sleeping potion to help her calm down."

"I see... Thank you for saving her..."

"I didn't save her, she is the one who killed him, not me."

"No... I know her strength, and I know Reynolds's strength... Your skill was the deciding factor in it all.. Hailey told me to bring you to her."

At this point the woman was much more gentle with me. I could tell, that I could probably get this woman to do whatever I wanted. However I knew now wasn't the time to make my skills known. 

"Do you mind if I shower, and put on some new clothes? After that we can go." I said, before walking into my house. She followed me obediently.

"Please, make yourself at home. Can I get you something to drink before I hop in the shower?" I asked, looking at the woman in the eyes once more, reinforcing my control over her.

"I- My name is Mary!" she blurted out. I simply looked at her confused for a moment.

"Okay, Mary... Would you like anything to drink?"

This time she simply shook her head. I left the room and headed to my room. I hopped into the shower and washed myself from the sweat I had accumulated through the day. When I was finished I came out the the living room with a hoodie and some sweats on. My hair still wet, I had slicked my hair back. 

When I came out, I saw Mary's eyes go wide and her pupils dilate. She quickly coughed into her fist and showed me to her car. I followed her and the subsequent car ride was uneventful. We soon arrived at a giant mansion, which I could only assume was the Binds's mansion.

'Sigh... This is going to be a headache. I should get something to eat while I'm here...'