"What price can you pay?"
Alex glanced at his Life Span, which was rapidly diminishing. Skills like Time Stop and Time Reversal consumed immense mental energy. Currently, his only way to use them was by expending his own Life Span.
Alex watched this consumption with a sting of regret. Though showing off was satisfying, it cost him years of his life. Perhaps this is what it means to show off with your life.
Fortunately, he had accumulated quite a bit of Time.
Given such a huge cost, it was impossible to help them for free. Besides… he had come for them in the first place.
Heh, ladies, I'm no good guy…
"The price? We can give you anything you want!"
The speaker was not Mira Tsubakiwara, but Yuna Tsubakiwara, the beautiful girl. As the older of the twin sisters, she was generally more introverted, but her feelings for Yuji were intense.
As Childhood Friends and family who grew up together, their bond was undeniably deep.
The appearance of this stranger offered her hope, making Yuna Tsubakiwara eager to speak up. Madam Mira, in contrast, merely pressed her lips together and stared at the boy.
She stared at the indistinct face beneath the cap brim.
As a Capitalist, she immediately sensed that the price this person spoke of was definitely not simple…
"Oh? Anything at all?"
Alex deliberately elongated his words. His meaningful tone caused Yuna Tsubakiwara's expression to freeze. Her body trembled, feeling the stranger's gaze wander over her, making her shiver.
She was highly sensitive.
What did he mean? Could it be…
"Including yourselves?"
"No!" As soon as Alex finished speaking, Mira Tsubakiwara's refusal rang out. The woman, who held several large conglomerates and was well-known in upper-class circles, shielded her two daughters behind her. "Yuna and Nina are my precious daughters. I will absolutely not use them as bargaining chips!"
Yuna Tsubakiwara looked at her mother standing in front of her. The girl was deeply touched, but…
"Such moving maternal love," Alex pretended to wipe his eye, saying sanctimoniously, "If I were a compassionate Goddess, I would certainly help you poor souls for free. Unfortunately, I am just a common man."
He shifted his tone, giving a cold laugh. "Miss Mira, you don't seriously think you can get this for free, do you?"
"Of course not," Mira Tsubakiwara clenched her jaw, her beautiful eyes harboring a subtle wariness. She probably understood Alex's true intentions—he was after her daughters, and he wasn't even trying to hide it.
"I will pay the price. I have money, lots and lots of money. I can give you…"
"That's tempting," Actually, my original purpose was the money, but after seeing them, I changed my mind. If I get the person, the money won't run away either, right?
Tsk tsk, I really am quite evil.
"Unfortunately, I don't need it, or rather, the stakes aren't high enough," The smile on Alex's face suddenly vanished, replaced by his initial coldness. His voice was bitingly icy. He lifted his head indifferently, revealing his mouth and half his face.
"Only I can completely cure this poor fellow. Do you think you can achieve such a miracle with mere money? Are you underestimating me, or are you just naive?"
The three Tsubakiwara women were somewhat unable to meet his gaze, pressured by his intimidating aura.
They instinctively fell into a weaker position.
Madam Mira was no exception. She knew the reason: she was seeking his help.
"To save him, you must pay an equivalent price. Of course, whether it's acceptable or not is up to me," Alex tilted his head. "If you still want to save him… Madam Mira, your two daughters look quite desirable to me~"
"You—"
Madam Mira was getting angry. Behind her, Nina Tsubakiwara looked at her mother, then at her sister, who was still trying to volunteer herself. The sister, who wore glasses and was nearly perfect in sports and academics, gritted her teeth.
"I can agree to your terms! As long as you are willing to save Yuji, I… I am willing to become your Possession… It doesn't matter if you take my body and soul completely, just don't hurt my sister and mother!"
"Nina, what are you saying!" Mira scolded, pulling her younger daughter.
"Madam Mira, you need to think carefully," Alex continued to sneer. "Being a vegetable paralyzed in bed is one thing, but if something goes wrong, he could die at any moment… Do you think I can make that happen?"
Holy cow, I inadvertently used the threat technique. This is a standard ability in Lewd anime. Speaking of which, I didn't even need to use my Absolute Control or Hypnosis.
Because these women would definitely succumb to the threat.
Sure enough, the moment he spoke, both sisters were frantic, and Miss Mira was equally distressed.
"Mom, we don't have a choice. We can't just give up on Yuji…"
"We can't give up on Yuji, but we can't let Nina sacrifice herself either… Let me do it. I'm the older sister!" Yuna interrupted her sister. "Anyway, even without me, you'll still have Nina by Yuji's side. It's enough if you two are happy."
"How could that be?! If Sister sacrifices herself, Yuji and I could never be happy!"
Alex: "…"
Darn it, why are these two being so humble with each other? Happy, are you? None of you are getting away!
The most agonizing decision belonged to Mira. She couldn't sacrifice either of her daughters. How could a mother watch her children fall into an abyss? But Yuji was an important family member too…
Why did it have to be like this? Why did this have to happen? The pale Madam Mira was torn. Her eyes flickered, wavering between the unconscious Yuji Tsubakiwara on the bed and her two daughters arguing behind her.
She agonized for a long time before finally making a decision.
"I don't know who you are, or where you come from, but… I hope you can save Yuji," Mira Tsubakiwara took a deep breath, then walked forward with an elegant stride. Her perfect S-Curve figure was accentuated beneath her tight pencil skirt.
A devastating beauty—
She stopped in front of Alex, looking at him silently. "I will pay the equivalent price, the price you need…"
"Oh? Are you suggesting?"
Alex tapped the brim of his cap, meeting the woman's eyes. Mira finally saw his face clearly: So young… How can he be so young? He's practically a child, about the same age as her daughters.
The thought that she was about to submit to such a young boy…
Mira Tsubakiwara bit her lower lip, her body feeling highly uncomfortable.
"I'll do it. I will take my daughters' place as the price to save Yuji… Is that acceptable?"
Of course not enough. I want all of you!
Okay, he didn't say that out loud. After all, the two sisters were Mira's daughters. If he asked for them now, she might refuse the transaction, as the twins' status was no less important than her adopted son, Yuji Tsubakiwara.
"No problem, Mira Tsubakiwara. The deal is struck. From this moment on, you are my Possession," Alex agreed. It's fine; I'll secure the two sisters sooner or later.
For now, he would take possession of the enchanting and gorgeous Madam Mira.