Recap of Chapter 6:
After defeating the Shadow Duchess's Trial of Shadows, Losty unlocked the legendary Sugar Palace—a realm outside the mortal world where every sugar mommy he conquered manifested a personal chamber. Selena, Vivienne, Cassandra, and the Duchess all appeared, each laying claim to him, their rivalry already sparking. From his crystalline throne, Losty received his next quest: Sugar Wars Begins.
The throne hall vibrated with tension.
Selena's velvet laugh broke the silence first. "This palace may be his, but he came to me before any of you. I made him what he is."
Vivienne scoffed. "You dressed him in silk, but I sharpened his tongue. Without me, he'd still be stumbling in the market like a boy."
Cassandra slammed her boot onto the marble floor, echoing like thunder. "Both of you talk too much. I fought him in the pit and he stood his ground. He's mine, because he's wild like me."
The Duchess raised her hand, and the shadows stretched across the hall, silencing the others. Her voice was low, but it cut sharper than steel. "None of you own him. He stood in my shadows and survived. That makes him dangerous—and that makes him mine."
The palace pulsed with their words, the air alive with desire, anger, and hunger.
Losty leaned back on his throne, eyes gleaming, lips curling in a smirk. "Ladies… fight over me all you want. Just remember—this game isn't about who I belong to."
He stood, letting his voice echo across the crystalline chamber.
"It's about who belongs to me."
The system chimed in approval.
[Charm +10% | Authority Established in Palace.]
Suddenly, the palace shifted. Doors pulsed, glowing brighter. The system's voice filled the hall:
[New Feature Unlocked: Chambers of Desire.]
Each mommy has a private chamber reflecting her soul.
The Host may enter to deepen bonds, unlock powers, or spark rivalries.
Warning: Entering one chamber may provoke jealousy from others.
Four doors shone brightly along the balcony:
The Velvet Rose for Selena.
The Diamond Fang for Vivienne.
The Storm Flame for Cassandra.
The Black Veil for the Duchess.
Selena stepped closer, eyes smoldering. "Come with me first. I'll show you pleasures these girls can't imagine."
Vivienne folded her arms, cool and sharp. "Don't waste time on roses. If you want power, if you want to build an empire, you'll choose me."
Cassandra leaned against the throne, her grin wicked. "Or maybe you want danger, chaos, fire in your veins. That's me, Losty."
The Duchess said nothing. She only watched him, her silence heavier than all their words combined. The black door pulsed faintly, as if daring him to approach.
Losty glanced at the four doors, then back at the women. His grin widened. "Choices, choices…"
The system flickered again.
[New Quest: First Chamber Entered.]
Objective: Enter one Chamber of Desire.
Reward: Special Bond Skill with chosen mommy.
The palace grew silent, every eye fixed on him. One step would change everything—ignite rivalries, deepen bonds, and set the Sugar Wars ablaze.
Losty placed his hand on the arm of his throne, tapping it lightly, savoring the tension.
"Well," he said slowly, "let's see whose world I'll conquer first."
To Be Continued…