The world seemed to turn slowly when Seth opened his eyes. The cold marble floor of the bathroom contrasted with the warmth he felt on his chest. Still in a daze, he blinked a few times until his vision became clear.
Vixen was lying naked on top of him, her pink hair spread like a silky curtain over her back and shoulders. Her breathing was slow, deep, like that of someone who had been completely drained of strength.
Her body seemed to have molded itself to his, as if it wanted to merge. Her leg wrapped around his thigh and her face rested against his neck, a satisfied smile curving her lips gently.
Seth let out a husky laugh, running his hand down her back, feeling the softness of her skin.
"That woman..." he thought, with a mixture of admiration and amusement.
Still not wanting to wake her, Seth closed his eyes for a moment, feeling the energy of the new ability pulsing silently inside him - like a hidden flame, waiting for the moment to devour whatever it wanted.
Then, opening his eyes, he saw the message floating just above Vixen's head.
[You have several unread messages]
'Messages?... ah...' He thought, connecting point to point... well, he didn't have time to care much about the system, he had an extremely hot woman giving her all to satisfy him, he didn't even care about the fucking system.
'Open messages' He thought and the bluish screen changed.
[New Skill: 'Usurper' (Rank-SSS)]
The very first message already made him almost choke.
'How did I get that out of the blue?! Even more... Rank-SSS?" he shouted internally.
[Answer! The user acquired this ability during the projection of Posso's wish onto 'Vixen Rose'. The user's wish was so unique and true, that the Usurper skill was created as a form of reward]
'And what does that do?' He thought as he hugged Vixen, as if thanking her for such an incredible gift.
[Description: The manifestation of the absolute will to possess. "Usurper" allows the user to claim, subjugate or bind to themselves anything they desire with sufficient intensity - be it power, people, territories or even abilities. When activated, the skill converts desire into actual dominion, creating magical bonds of possession or control. The stronger the user's conviction, the harder it is to resist].
'...' Seth simply couldn't think of anything when he read the description of this absurd ability.
'This is a great complement to my [End] ability... imagine the possibilities... copying an ability or usurping it completely... this is too strong... the problem is... if it's an enemy that's too strong, I could end up having problems since it depends on my will, in a way, it's like Vixen's ability that requires her sentimental understanding of her target.'
He shook his head and then continued looking at his messages.
[You've received 10 status points.]
'Oh, that's very useful...' He muttered, smiling as he did so, but the message changed to his next reward.
[Due to the amorous events with your Rank-S partners, after taking the virginity of two extremely strong women, you received a title. "Rank-Sex (SSS)"]
[Title: Rank-Sex - You have greater compatibility with women with great abilities. You're also able to understand their potential and, of course, satisfy them even more intensely. Having sex with a Rank-S who loves you grants you a bonus called "Rank-S Love", with which you can gain Status Points during Sex].
[You received 3 points in all statuses]
'... ok... did I gain a double cultivation skill? Like, those extremely exaggerated Chinese novels where the protagonist gains power by having sex?... I mean, it's not cultivation, but it's pretty close. He muttered.
This kind of ability was common in Chinese webnovels or harem novels with cultivation, and despite being unfortunate in life, he had read plenty of similar novels. So he had some idea of what it was all about.
'... is there anything else?...' He asked.
[Using the skill Usurper + End, it was possible to copy the "Authority of Love" as requested]
[Authority of Love (Rank-S): It is possible to transfer your love to those you love, and to control the love, increasing or decreasing the intensity. Authority of Love does NOT control anyone's mind, you have to win them over for the authority to take effect... (Passive: People who love you feel more at ease in your presence, you are someone more lovable and in the eyes of interested people you are someone really interesting)]
'Ok...' Seth thought. Seth thought. 'Let's see what my status is then.'
[STATUS]
[Name: Seth (Rank-E)
[Class: [None]
[Title: [Sovereign of the Desert (Rank-S), Rank-Sex (SSS)]
[Level]: 30
[Strength]: 90
[Speed]: 98
[Intelligence]: 65
[Stamina]: 68
[Extra points: 10]
Skills: [The End (Rank-SSS)] ['Usurper' (Rank-SSS)] [Killing Blow (Rank-E)] [King's Presence (Rank-D)] [Fleeing Instinct (Rank-E)] [Storm Spear (Rank-A)]
[Storage] [Skill slot: (3 of 3)]
[Temporarily stored copied skills: [Electrokinesis - Rank-D], [Titan's Fury (Rank-C), [Authority of Love (Rank-S)]
[Next Slot: Level 50]
[Gold: 31. 898]
He was going to continue and distribute the ten points... but...
Seth felt a slight movement on his chest. Vixen, still half asleep, stirred, involuntarily pressing her breasts against him. The warm, soft sensation made him smile a little.
She lifted her face slowly, her long eyelashes fluttering before she opened her eyes - two purple lakes that seemed to sparkle even in the soft light of the bathroom. When their gazes met, Seth stared at her steadily, as if reading her soul.
Vixen's face blushed immediately, a beautiful reddish hue spreading across her cheekbones and down to the tips of her ears.
"...Don't stare..." she murmured in a low, almost embarrassed voice, looking away and trying to hide her face against his neck.
Seth laughed quietly, running his hand lazily down her back, as if he were teasing her on purpose.
"It's hard not to look... when something so beautiful is right in front of me."
The heat in Vixen's body increased, and she pressed her fingers against his chest - not hard, but as if she didn't know what to do with her own embarrassment.
Seth just pulled her closer, as if to say silently: You're mine now. No escape.
Feeling his possessive touch, Vixen nestled against Seth's chest for a few more seconds, breathing deeply, as if she wanted to imprint that moment on her body. But then, slowly, she moved, sliding off his lap with the natural grace of a satiated predator.
When she stood up, Seth had the perfect view.
The water slid down Vixen's golden body, her curves even more evident in the warm light of the bathroom. The sweat and steam left her skin shining like liquid gold. Fresh, well-defined red marks - the marks of his hands - adorned her thighs, her waist and even her hips, like signatures declaring ownership.
Seth leaned back against the edge of the tub, not hiding his gaze. His eyes devoured her with a mixture of pride and raw desire. Every inch of her seemed to have been molded just for him. Every mark on her skin seemed to scream that she was his.
Vixen felt the weight of that gaze - so intense that her body responded again, a shiver running down her spine. She looked over her shoulder, shy but also provocative, biting her lower lip.
"You... left marks..." she whispered, her voice cracking slightly.
Seth smiled sideways, a dangerous, possessive smile.
"Of course I did. You need to remember who's in charge here."
Vixen turned her face away, her heart hammering in her chest. But even ashamed, she didn't move to cover her body - as if, deep down, she wanted to be admired, possessed once again.
Seth reached out, sliding his fingers along the perfect curve of her ass, tracing one of the red marks that still burned on her skin.
"Perfect..." he murmured, his voice husky with promise. "Makes you want to bite it." He joked, with a mischievous smile on his lips.
Vixen let out a nervous giggle, her whole body shuddering under his touch. She slowly turned to face him, her face still slightly flushed, but with that mischievous glint in her eyes. Without saying a word, she took a small step forward, offering herself even more.
Provocatively, she braced her hands on the edges of the tub, leaning forward slightly and thrusting her perfect ass right in front of Seth's face - a clear provocation, a brazen invitation.
Seth laughed softly, the low sound reverberating in his chest. He slid his hands around her waist, squeezing her curves as if he were appraising a work of art made just for him. Without haste, he leaned forward, brushing his teeth lightly against her scarred skin, nibbling gently on the soft flesh and eliciting a small moan from Vixen.
"If you keep tempting me like this...", Seth whispered against her skin, his voice hoarse with desire, "you won't be able to walk tomorrow."
Vixen let out a low, mischievous giggle, shuddering at the feel of his warm tongue tracing lazy paths across her sensitive skin.
"Maybe I don't really want to walk..." she whispered back, biting her lip and looking at him over her shoulder, her eyes shining with excitement.
Seth smiled broadly, his gaze now completely devouring, as his hands ran up her thighs, firm and possessive, as if to make it clear that this woman - provocative, sweaty, marked - was already his, completely.
Before Seth could say a word, Vixen turned around and fell on top of him, mounting him with feline grace. Her hands slid down the sides of his face as her lips captured him in a deep, hungry kiss, laden with all the tension and provocation that had hung between them from the start.
Her taste was addictive - hot, sweet and wild - and Seth responded to the kiss with the same intensity, his hands running up her sweaty back, pressing her against him as if he was never going to let her go.
When he finally pulled away, panting, Vixen leaned her forehead against his and smiled mischievously, her half-closed eyes full of lust and curiosity.
"Now..." she murmured, sliding her fingertips down his chest, feeling the firmness of his muscles, "how about telling me what you came here for? I'm sure you didn't cross half the city just to devour my body..."
Seth cracked a smile, still savoring the taste of her on his lips. His dark eyes shone with something darker - something far beyond carnal desire.
"Maybe it's a bit of both..." he said, his voice low and full of intent.
Vixen arched an eyebrow, amused, but didn't back down. On the contrary, she rolled slightly on his lap, daring him to concentrate.
Seth let out a muffled laugh, bringing a hand up to her chin, making her look him straight in the eye.
"But if you must know..." He said, his voice now taking on a more serious tone, "I need you to help me re-evaluate my Rank."
"Re-evaluate it is?... I thought the story of an E-Rank and an S-Rank was going to repeat itself... do you really want to raise your status that much?" She asked, smiling.
Seth smiled, pulling her closer. "You haven't seen anything yet."