(Ren POV {Police Officer's Wife})
I gazed at his back unconsciously as he trots and vanished in the darkness of an alley.
I had mixed feelings regarding meeting him. I didn't want him to meet Destry.
He was insistent on helping me out as an appropriate payment and told me to call on his personal number and not the company's number, otherwise, he will have to report the maintenance to the company and the required fee will be cut from our bank account.
Hmm... I'll think about it later, though I prefer not to take advantage of his goodwill. My previous assumptions about his rude behavior have slightly reduced but... we will see.
I looked towards the controversial building, 'Paradise'.
Even though I know what it is, I am still curious...
I don't think I would come to this area ever again...
So while I am here, I should just check it out. I don't need to try it, but just window shopping would suffice.
I took out a mask to hide half of my face from my purse and crossed the street with dawdling steps. I looked around the streets, and although there were many thug-like people around, they didn't mind my presence.
This might be a common occurrence...
The huge black doors automatically split open, and a strong fragrance entered my nostrils. The lobby was empty with pink lighting all over the place. Rectangular screens, the size of a human, were set up on both the walls in a line.
A few men and women had already occupied some screens as they browse through the user interface.
I also walked up to a screen and just... wow...
There is a custom build option? Although it requires extra money, they guarantee performance and accuracy.
Hmmm, let's add a nice beard as well. Eyes should be confident. Personality... Aggressive.
Umm, I prefer thick eyebrows. Build shouldn't be too bulky as it is really uncomfortable to get back the reigns in the middle of the act for a woman without using magic and I don't like to use magic as it diverts a lot of attention.
Perfect...
I gulped while looking at my creation on the screen.
Here comes the payment option...
It's not cheating, since it is an android, a machine!
Pleasuring oneself with an adult toy is not cheating, and this is similar...
It's not. It's not. It's not cheating!
I repeated these words in my head like some mantra.
I paid the amount and got a room number.
I shouldn't have done that.
***
(MC POV)
It has been several cycles and my activities have been the same without any deviation. We don't have a concept of night and day on this planet so a complete 'cycle' consists of workings hours plus sleeping hours.
I slumped back on the couch as I stare at the television without blinking once. I am trying to practice my big professional smile with my white teeth on the exhibition. The dimly lit apartment makes the atmosphere eerily scary as I have been doing this for a while.
I guess it is time for me to confirm whether the Police have dropped their suspicions from me or not.
It was sleep hours, so I did what I usually do, I walked to my bedroom and slouched on the bed. Pulled up the sheets to cover me up, and...
[Lunatic's Phantom]. A part of my overgrown nails disintegrates into small particles and
*Swoosh!*
Like dust, these fragments first search every corner of my apartment for anything suspicious. As I said earlier, we have nano-tech but the government has put strict regulations on it, so most of the technology is only available to the military and police.
The only nano-tech we could get was clothing, a few common devices like phones, etc. But even these appliances have restricted usage. For example, one cannot command them to move on their own. I had researched extensively and found a way to attach each part of my clothing with the fragments of my body, but not all people are so intelligent. And also I don't think anybody has a similar skill to mine.
Anyways, after an hour or so of searching, they didn't find anything, which eases my mind.
The next thing is to search the entire building and also search the buildings next to mine for suspicious people.
It took me a few more hours to confirm that I have been highly likely released from any suspicions when the fragments returned with no news.
I was slightly tense to use transformation so I waited for a few cycles and luckily the gamble paid out.
I am so happy that my grin doesn't leave my face.
As I was thinking this, another pressing issue flashed through my mind.
What happened to the girl?
I'll have to go back to the crime scene to find clues...
***
A few cycles later.
Recently, my job has been fairly busy.
With the looming dread of a phantom that hunts inside the city, I have been getting a lot of requests for new installations lately. Most people don't leave the premises and when an individual like me makes this so-called safe zone unsafe, a large number drowns in anxiety and uncertainty.
I never have a pattern and I appear anywhere, anytime. This is the beauty of a professional who is willing to earnestly serve his clients.
As I was returning from a busy day at work, I met Nye and Charlotte at the elevator again.
"Hey, Axiom!" He greeted me with a smile and I smiled back, "If you are not busy, why don't you come with us to the Arena?"
I saw Charlotte bite her lower lip and look down at the floor, avoiding my eyes
Nye leaned and whispered in my ear, "We will be going to drink something later. Of course, the drinks on me if I win today!"
Ho Ho Ho
You don't need to try to make me follow along. I'd gladly come with you!
I patted his shoulder and jokingly added, "Then I'll console you by paying for your drinks if you lose. Okay?"
"Deal!" He agreed with a small smile on his face.
And this is how I ended up in my current position.
.
.
.
Wooooohoooooooo!
Nye! Nye! Nye!
Chen! Chen! Chen!
A large crowd with fighting enthusiasts roared and chanted, displaying their support.
I am sitting beside Charlotte whose gaze has been rather unsteady for a very long time. She keeps avoiding me and has not uttered a single word to me on our way here.
I looked back at the large glass pane in front of us.
I took the remote placed at the table and turned on noise cancellation while leaning back on the couch we were sitting at.
Instantly our surroundings turned so quiet that I could hear the rapid beating of Charlotte's heart.
This is comfortable. This is the perk of coming with a fighter.
A private room with world-class facilities. This is nice.
"Charlotte," I spoke very slowly and clearly.
She shuddered and gulped unwilling to look towards me, "W-What is it?"
I guess hypnosis on a non-magician is too powerful.
I have used hypnosis on non-magicians before, but most of the time they would end up in my stomach after the deed is done. So this is the first time, I used it and left the woman for a few days unattended. I didn't think my hypnosis skill could yield such crazy results. I applauded myself in my heart.
I didn't know I was this overpowered.
Nah...It's probably because Charlotte's too weak.
With a smirk, I dropped my hand on her thigh, "Can I buy you, Haha?"
I 'chuckle' with my [Deviant's Grin] active.
Her eyes became cloudy and unfocused. Her gaze swam around the room, trying to control the swirling emotions buried deep within.
She didn't respond.
I looked at Charlotte and followed her gaze... Otto... she is looking at Nye retreating slightly from his opponent while unleashing a fireball above his head.
Hmm... She is trying to control herself by using Nye as an anchor?
I decreased the pressure on her thighs, and slowly retracted my hand. She breathed a sigh of relief as rationality crawls into her mind...
But then,
I hurriedly grabbed her bosom and pinched her nipples over her dress.
"Aahhh~~!" She yelped as I 'chuckled'.
I bring my face close to her face as I whispered, "Who is your Master, Charl?". I unleashed my tongue which lashed onto her cheeks, wetting her soft skin with my nasty saliva, my other hand sneakily started rubbing her thighs again.
"Charlotte~" Tears dripped down her tightly-shut eyes.
I know she can't resist the hypnosis and these tears are tears of happiness. Hehe.
"Oh, Chaaarrrlotttee~"