Teach Ropes

Lynne: "!!!"

She delicately slid her slender fingers along the strap on her shoulder, revealing her flawless alabaster skin, radiating a blinding sheen. The allure emanating from this mature woman was intoxicating, like a potent drug that ensnared one's gaze.

Lynne was caught off guard. He instinctively tried to distance himself, leaning back slightly. However, the captivating face of the Blood-clad Evil Spirit quickly closed the gap, rendering his attempt futile.

Danger!

A cold chill surged down Lynne's spine. He immediately felt like he had just crawled out of one pit, only to tumble into another.

With concerted effort, Lynne emphasized, "Our shop... does not accept... payment in kind."

Leaning over the table, the Blood-clad Evil Spirit brought herself tantalizingly close to his ear, her voice sultry and intoxicating, "Are you sure you don't want it? This is a pristine body, freshly liberated from the curse, untainted by any impurities. Don't you want to... have a taste?"

She cast Lynne a seductive, come-hither glance.

Lynne (꒪Д꒪)ノ

[Willpower -10]

[Willpower -10]

Lynne swore inwardly; this ghostly seductress was no doubt an enchantress, a master at beguiling the human heart. For an innocent teenage boy like him, she was undoubtedly out of his league. Smoke seemed to rise from a frazzled Lynne. In his arms, the little sprite he had been holding looked up with innocent curiosity, clearly clueless about the unfolding situation.

"Really, don't you want to give it a try?" The Blood-clad Evil Spirit persisted in her seduction.

Lynne stiffened, "The child's still watching..."

The corners of the Blood-clad Evil Spirit's mouth curved teasingly. She whispered into his ear, her breath soft, "Then let's go to my room..."

Thump. Thump. Thump.

Lynne could hear the erratic pounding of his own heart. After all, for a teenager who had unexpectedly traversed such a mysterious world, this level of allure was not something his usual resolve could easily withstand. And there was no alarm from his system indicating any imminent danger.

Which meant... There was no actual threat. But it was precisely because there was no perceivable danger that it became even harder for him to maintain his composure and rationality! Especially when this was framed as a form of "compensation"...

Finally, Lynne exhaled with difficulty, shutting his eyes resignedly, "I don't know how."

The Blood-clad Evil Spirit paused in surprise. Huh? He doesn't know? In what context? Such a suave, handsome young man hadn't experienced joy with a girl before? In the human world, he'd surely be the type to effortlessly beguile young girls.

The Blood-clad Evil Spirit looked intrigued, "You've never been intimate with a girl?"

Lynne kept his eyes closed, refusing to respond.

"Never been kissed?"

With eyes still shut, Lynne's temples throbbed violently.

"Surely, you've at least held hands?"

Dark lines formed above Lynne's head, and he gritted his teeth in frustration.

[Ding! You felt a profound insult.]

Seeing Lynne's visibly suppressed embarrassment, a mischievous smile spread across the Blood-clad Evil Spirit's face. Her eyes seemed to shimmer, reminiscent of a wolf gazing at an enticing little rabbit.

"I see..." She licked her lips subtly and chuckled near Lynne's ear, "Then let me teach you, step by step. Hands-on instruction~~"

Lynne: "..."

...

[Ding! Congratulations, Host has unlocked the achievement: A Peculiar First Experience (Part 1). Host gains 200 experience.]

[A Peculiar First Experience (Part 1): A milestone achievement. The host successfully took a shy yet steadfast first step from boyhood to manhood... Host receives a permanent enhancement: Physique +1, Endurance +1, Stamina +1.]

[Ding! Blood-clad Evil Spirit's favorability towards you +50.]

[Ding! Blood-clad Evil Spirit's attitude towards you has shifted from [Neutral] to [Favorable]. You gain an additional 400 Experience.]

Lynne: "..."

Hoo hoo—

The soul lamp at the door ignited, heralding the arrival of a new day.

Button by button, Lynne tidied himself up, forcing a calm demeanor on his face. However, the frantic twitch of his closed eyes betrayed his turbulent emotions. Indeed... He couldn't resist. Regarding how the past few hours had unfolded. Lynne felt it was best left unmentioned. It might be inappropriate for younger audiences.

"Remember to wait for me tomorrow night," a sultry voice whispered in his ear. "I'll need you at the shop for another treatment session."

Lynne didn't even dare to turn around. For fear that upon seeing those mature, enchanting eyes, his recently regained composure would be ensnared once again.

"Um, I should be going now," Lynne coughed awkwardly.

Her voice echoed softly in his ear, "You help me lift the curse, and I'll teach you something new... even more in-depth than before..."

Like a frightened rabbit, Lynne hastily made his exit.

Behind him, the ringing, teasing laughter of the woman followed. Watching Lynne's retreating figure, the Blood-clad Evil Spirit hugged herself, playfully twirling a strand of her wavy hair, a smirk gracing her face. Then, as if by magic, she pulled out a mirror, gazing at her own reflection. She stared, lost in the joy and elation of being free from the curse.

...

[Ding! You've successfully completed the mission: Blood Feast.]

[Rewards: 1000 Skull Coins, 500 Experience, Special Reward: Blood Phantom's Cloak.]

[Blood Phantom's Cloak]

[Quality: Rare]

[Feature: Allows the wearer to hide their aura and pass through solid matter like a phantom.]

[Description: Intangible spirits have always been a deep-seated fear in people's hearts. Thus, monsters from the abyss crafted this cloak, enabling you to become intangible like a malevolent spirit. However, be cautious: once you wear it, you'll lose all your offensive capabilities.]

[Ding! You've leveled up. Please allocate your attribute points.]

On his way, Lynne quickly accessed his character panel.

[Lynne]

[Level: 9]

[Race: Human]

[Strength: 31]

[Agility: 32]

[Intelligence: 35]

[Physique: 44]

[Available Points: 16]

[Fame: 64]

[Description: A mentally twisted apprentice from the Bloodsaw Potion Shop. Beneath a veneer of innocence lies a heart that spreads fear. He's traumatized numerous customers and incited two high-ranking beings to dangerously overdose. While somewhat reputable among Origin-level monsters, this hardly changes his reputation for deceiving innocent women and forcing physical compensation...]

Lynne: "!!!"

(╯‵皿′)╯︵┻━┻ What in the world is this absurd description?! When did I become a mentally twisted freak?! And when did I start spreading fear?! And what's with deceiving innocent women and demanding physical compensation?! My first time was maliciously taken from me! I was the one who was seduced! And since when is the Blood-clad Evil Spirit considered an innocent woman?! Doesn't that make me as innocent as a harmless lamb?!

Scowling, Lynne (〃′皿`)q vented his frustration. But as per his usual approach, he invested all his attribute points into the constitution. Although other attributes had their merits, physique was undoubtedly the greatest advantage in the Dark World. And with a stronger constitution, there were implicit enhancements in other areas, like endurance and stamina. Even the force behind his punches would noticeably increase compared to when his constitution was weaker.

Now, having reached level 9, this meant, with just one more level, he would meet the system's job advancement requirements!