Using the power of the Quantum Engine, Kei Yamanaka mentally ran a brief simulation of the Decay Concept's application before turning his attention back to the System Interface.
Among the activated skill listings currently available,
only the Red Skill Listing [The Competition to Amuse the Divine] and the Purple-Tier Trait [A Strong One Doesn't Fall to the Cleaver] remained.
He naturally applied both Keyword Upgrade opportunities to these two entries.
[Congratulations, Host. The Red Skill Listing 'The Competition to Amuse the Divine' has been upgraded successfully, obtaining the Golden Skill Listing 'Colosseum of the Gods'.]
[Congratulations, Host. The Purple-Tier Trait 'A Strong One Doesn't Fall to the Cleaver' has been upgraded successfully, obtaining the Red Skill Listing 'Human Excavator'.]
[Colosseum of the Gods (Golden)]: Designate or randomly select individuals within the current galaxy whose strength does not exceed ten times that of the owner, up to ten thousand combatants, to enter the designated arena for gladiatorial combat; the owner may adjust participant strength by up to ±50%; freely set battle modes and rules; the trial can be set to either Replica Mode or Real Mode, where death in Real Mode means true death.
[Human Excavator (Red)]: As long as your excavator is running well, no relationship remains untouched. Significantly boosts charm, attractiveness, conversational skills, likability, and romantic appeal toward the opposite sex; the stronger one is, the less likely they are to fall victim to the cleaver; greatly improves the chances of seducing mature women and breaking up their existing relationships.
"??? Is this telling me to poach other people's partners?"
Kei Yamanaka gave a bewildered look.
Upgrading [The Competition to Amuse the Divine] into [Colosseum of the Gods] saw an enormous improvement in effect.
Previously limited to covering just one planet, its range now expanded to encompass an entire galaxy.
A hundred-person brawl was upgraded to a ten-thousand-combatant battle, and the adjustment margin for strength increased directly to 50%. Under a fifty-percent weakening condition, even the mightiest villains would be defeated within the arena!
More importantly, he could freely set the battle mode and rules!
Not only could he specify that all entrants must fight using magic, firearms, or unarmed combat—
he could go beyond fighting altogether.
If he wanted to get creative,
he could transform the massive showdown into events like a cooking contest, fashion design challenge, street dance battle, painting showdown, marathon race, hurdles, diving match, swimming event...
Its only shortcoming might be the absence of an instant-annihilation function.
Add that in,
and it would practically rival the Primordial Gods of Infinite Aeons!
As for the trait [Human Excavator], offering even greater enhancement than [A Strong One Doesn't Fall to the Cleaver],
the main changes were increased success in breaking up relationships and attracting older women.
"Crap..."
Kei Yamanaka silently cursed inwardly.
That's it then.
Didn't this mean, from now on, the number of "Onee-sans" around him would skyrocket?
Damn system.
What did it take him for?!
That he's some Korean comic protagonist who only chases older women?
Okay, maybe his standards were high—but he appreciated all kinds of women just fine!
[System Alert: Compatibility detected between Red Skill Listing 'Human Excavator' and Colorful Trait 'Heavenly Earth Primordial Sovereign.' Fuse them now?]
"Huh?"
"Hmm...Integrate."
Kei Yamanaka was startled by the system notification echoing through his mind once again.
After a brief hesitation, he chose to integrate.
A conceptual force significantly weaker than the previous [Sigh of Decay], accompanied by an even weaker special-effect energy, flowed into the Primordial Realm.
Moments later, two stars—one massive, the other tiny—reappeared within his dimensional realm.
The larger one represented the concept of 'Charm'!
The smaller one, barely a tenth the size of its counterpart, was 'Onee-san Special'.
This...
Improved—and controllable?
He felt the power's ability to warp minds, luring others into obsessive infatuation and blind obedience without them even realizing it.
Instinctively, Kei recalled Xia He from the One World!
Though this Conceptual-Tier ability vastly outclassed hers, its effects were eerily similar!
It practically screamed succubus vibes!
And this Charm concept… feels dangerously seductive!
Unlike previous concepts, such as Decay, which tended to clash or even repel one another, the Charm star behaved more like a smooth-talking charmer who adored everyone equally.
As soon as it appeared, it snuggled up to one concept, then the next—flitting between Time, Space, Replication, Decay, Decapitation, Powerful Pregnancy, Love, Contradiction, and more.
That meant—it worked seamlessly with almost every technique Kei Yamanaka currently possessed!
Even better, while passively emitting this concept, it remained completely invisible and undetectable to anyone!
The power of the Charm concept...
Wasn't something you could simply label as strong or weak!
At full activation, even those with slightly weakened willpower would fall under its spell immediately.
Combined with other concepts, it could distort an enemy's perception and cloud their judgment.
For instance, when merged with the Domain of Decay, the resulting effect made enemies feel as if they wanted to embrace decay itself and willingly sink into it!
What made it even more insidious was its passive emission…
Even someone with immense willpower, after prolonged exposure, would gradually undergo subtle shifts in mindset!
"Controllable, yet still passive."
Kei glanced at the ever-loyal 'Onee-san Special,' still lingering beside 'Charm.'
He mused quietly.
Would the system eventually generate something like 'Imouto Special' in the future?
After all, if the older sister was this good, the younger sister couldn't be any worse!
Seated on one side of the mahjong table, Guy snapped back from her thoughts and looked up at Kei Yamanaka, who also seemed lost in thought.
For a moment, she looked stunned, then a peculiar expression flickered in her gray-black eyes.
But after lightly sniffing a few times,
Her expression slowly turned to confusion.
"You..."
"Hmm? What is it?"
Kei tilted his head upward, puzzled as he looked at Guy.
"Is your body composed of Void Laws, or real flesh-and-blood cells?"
"Flesh."
"You're absolutely sure?"
"Well... want to test it yourself and see?"
Kei's cheek twitched slightly. He instantly understood why she reacted that way.
Shit!
This Onee-san... wouldn't actually think he's trying to seduce her on purpose, would she?
A sudden thought crossed his mind.
He quickly activated the Quantum Engine's power to suppress the passive Charm concept and his "Onee-san Special" ability from radiating outward.
"Normal flesh tissue. Appearance unchanged. Dark energy output stable. Pheromonal levels normal..."
Guy stood up and approached Kei Yamanaka.
Carrying a hint of caution, she raised her right hand. Seeing no reaction from him, she leaned down and gently pinched his cheek.
She felt the smooth skin and firm muscles under her fingertips,
Then leaned in and softly sniffed his scent again.
Guy was now certain this wasn't the demon's method—targeting specific genes by releasing special dark energy and seductive pheromones.
Under the Sacred Knowledge Treasury's scanning analysis,
Despite her vast knowledge, she couldn't pinpoint the source of the changes in him.
Yet with direct visual observation...
Hmm?
As she observed how he had reverted to his original appearance—no longer exuding that heart-pounding allure—he now seemed almost... ordinary, just Kei Yamanaka.
It clicked in her mind instantly.
This must be some kind of Void concept beyond her ability to interpret or comprehend!
A faint smile tugged at her lips.
Leaning one arm against the chair's armrest beside Kei Yamanaka, Guy spoke in a voice mixing mock exasperation and teasing.
"Dimensional Demon God, Sorcerer Supreme—you've been caught."
"Well, I was just experimenting with conceptual powers—the Love concept—it must've slipped out accidentally."
Sighing, Kei adjusted the Charm into Love.
Internally berating himself for his own stupidity—he'd totally overcorrected just now!
Whoosh—the dark energy barrier around the mahjong room vanished, and the main door slid open.
"The heads of Tao Tie and Giant Wolf..."
Hexi stared in shock as Guy hastily pulled herself upright from atop Kei Yamanaka.
She... she...
<><><><><><><><>
Thank you for reading! Your support will keep me updating!
~ Every 50 Powerstones = **4 Bonus Chapters** this weekend!
<><><><><><><><>
~ 100+ Advanced Chapters Available on Patreon!
~ More *Free* Chapters and Books Available on Patreon!
patreon.com/Tansnovel
<><><><><><><><>