Alexander took a deep breath as he felt a rush of vomit. Everything around him was covered in blood, and bits of flesh were present on his hands.
He leaned tiredly against the wall. The sudden increase in strength cost him a lot.
Because of this, Alexander could barely stand on his feet, for he was very tired.
But suddenly Alexander clutched at his eyes, feeling intense and sharp pain. Soon he felt wetness on his hands.
A strong smell of iron, it was blood. Alexander tried his best to endure the intense and unbearable pain, but due to a loss of concentration, he fell to the floor.
Ding!
[Milfhunter level elevated!]
[Current level: M1 (383/1,500).]
Alexander felt his strength increase. Magical threads of red appeared on his body.
Alexander's development increased right before his eyes.
F-...
F..
F+!
Alexander froze in anticipation, ignoring the former pain. He concentrated on the sensation of amplification, watching the process closely.
E-...
E..
E+!
Finally, the breakthrough was complete. Alexander felt himself growing stronger. For the test, he took a rock.
Although Alexander could not see because of the damage to his eyes, he could feel it with his developed senses.
Clutching the stone in his hand, Alexander used all the power of the E+ level.
Crackle...
Boom!
The stone cracked and then disintegrated into small pieces. Alexander shook his hand and squinted.
"That should be enough for the first time, since usually free practitioners are only D+ level, and they're not that hard to kill..." Alexander pondered, ignoring the blood from his eyes. "But, of course, that's not enough. I have to figure out how to level up as quickly as possible... But that's going to be difficult."
This time, the required number of points is 1,500. And such assignments of the "defense" category are unlikely to appear that often.
Alexander sighed and suddenly felt a familiar presence. Thanks to the improvements, he was much better able to recognize movements around him.
Alexander reflexively covered his eyes with his hands and turned around. Around the corner, Victoria was peeking.
She smiled happily as Alexander was fine, but was soon horrified by his condition.
The blood on his cheeks was still present, his clothes were tattered, and all this added up to a large number of fractures and injuries.
And his fingers were a masterpiece. Each of them assumed creative poses, but Victoria, alas, did not appreciate that.
She immediately ran to him and tried to find the first aid kit in her bag, but there were just band-aids, and that was it.
Although Alexander's situation was not critical, he could lose consciousness at any moment due to fatigue and heavy bleeding.
Fortunately for both of them, however, the guards soon came running. It turns out that Victoria had summoned them while she was taking cover.
The guards immediately noticed Alexander's bad condition and gave a command to help him.
Several guards in black, light armor ran to him and pulled out a stretcher from their Spatial Ring.
"Wow, you have one of those, too?" Alexander raised an eyebrow and smiled.
"Yeah, haha! We're not some mercenaries out there, we're real guards, man!" The young-looking guard grinned and helped Alexander lie down on the stretcher.
"Take care of business, boss..." The other guy rolled his eyes and lifted the stretcher, gripping the handles tightly.
The young guy, who was called boss, muttered grudgingly and lifted the stretcher.
Alexander was surprised since the other guy looked more like the boss. But he didn't say anything.
"Guy, don't you know that all practices can change their appearance any way they want?" The boss smirked and shook his head. He understood Alexander's thoughts very accurately.
"Oh, that's right..." Alexander smiled and closed his eyes.
Finally, an intense wave of fatigue rippled through his body, and a piercing pain ripped through him.
Alexander closed his eyes and drifted off to sleep. Meanwhile, Victoria followed the guards and looked at Alexander with a soft smile.
...
A few days later...
Alexander finally woke up.
He especially missed the morning kiss, even though it was night outside. He looked around.
An ordinary hospital room with many magical devices. Looking to his left, Alexander saw a sleeping beauty.
Victoria was asleep on his lap, her gray hair spread like a waterfall on a soft blanket.
A green light emanated from her arms, which, little by little, eased Alexander's pain. He was very surprised.
"Magical threads, the green color... Healing?"
Alexander was surprised by the girl's sudden awakening abilities. Naturally, since she was a new practitioner, the beautiful woman had only an F- level.
Consequently, her magical energy would only be enough to heal small injuries and as a painkiller.
But Alexander was insanely happy for her because even though healers are not that rare, they are valued in society.
Given her potential, Victoria could bring the dead back to life at the S level and easily regrow limbs.
And if she's lucky, she'll have other abilities that will strengthen her many times over.
Alexander smiled as he looked at her. His gaze was full of warmth and tenderness. He casually put his hand to her head and stroked it.
"Mm..."
Victoria's lashes fluttered and she slowly opened her eyes to see Alexander's face.
"Alex!"
Victoria rejoiced and hugged him, gripping him tightly. Of course, Alexander was in a little pain, but he didn't interrupt the girl.
Enjoying the warm embrace, Alexander's mind emptied and he felt calm.
It seems to be true what people say. Women can both break hearts and heal.
And if it's a mature woman, the healing effect doubles.
Ding!
[New ability gained!]
[Name: Milfhunter's Embrace]
[Description: When hugging a beloved woman (necessarily a milf), you will feel calm and relaxed. Gives a small boost to your strength after the hug.]
[Restrictions: After using the skill, you can reactivate it one hour after it ends.]
Alexander was surprised by such an unusual skill, but then remembered his system.
"Ha, there's a reason for the Milfhunter System name."
He smiled and hugged Victoria gently, slowly falling asleep in her arms.
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20 power stones - 1 additional chapter.
40 power stones - 2 additional chapters.
60 power stones - 3 additional chapters.
At the end of the week, if we get that many chapters, the promised number of chapters will be released on the same day.
Good luck to you all.