It was quiet. The night sky was dotted with countless stars that glittered brightly as if beckoning. Adam sat down on the grass and crossed his legs in a lotus pose.
His eyes were slightly unfocused. Adam had just finished studying the books that Iliantra had given him as punishment five minutes ago. They were much more difficult than before, but Adam could manage somehow.
And now, feeling somewhat tired and homesick, Adam decided to go out for some fresh air. However, the starry sky enchanted him with its beauty, making Adam sigh in admiration.
Not quite aware of his actions, Adam was now in the lotus position and closed his eyes. He distinctly felt the gentle breeze whispering gentle words in his ear.
His head became empty, as if completely free of mortal thoughts. The magical power that flowed through his magical channels became calm and balanced, slowly flowing throughout his body.
The Heart of Mana is the second heart of every being in this world. Adam discovered the presence of this heart only after a breakthrough in the knowledge of magic.
Sighing, Adam controlled his breathing and slowly, but most importantly carefully, he distributed those particles of magical energy that entered his body through the air.
This is how the creatures in this world practiced it. Meditation, the distribution of magical energy, and the slow but sure increase of one's reservoir of magical energy.
Adam remembered lines from a book he'd read earlier in the Iliantra library: "An important part of every creature's life is magic. It cannot be seen, felt, or tasted. It is illusory, and it is not entirely clear how we can interact with it.
Everyone has a different way of "feeling" magical energy. One sings, praising it and thereby achieving enlightenment.
Some people think of magical energy as a partner. Some see it as a lover who needs to be complimented.
But there is one truth: magic is powerful. And to be able to understand it and "touch" it, we must meditate.
During meditation, when mind and soul are in sync, a being can slowly increase his reservoir of magical energy by fulfilling one of the three conditions for the subsequent increase in level."
Adam inhaled the air and felt the air, mixed with the scent of the rose, flow through his nostrils. Shocked, Adam almost lost control of his breathing but managed to recover in time.
The scent of a rose... was a specific way for Adam to feel the magical energy.
Adam was now at the level of an Early Stage (F-) Inferior Demon, which is the weakest power among those who have entered the path of evolution. With a sigh, Adam concentrated again.
When it comes to the evolutionary process, demons, and other creatures are somewhat different. If a human or, say, an elf discards his desires and overcomes his sins, then demons, on the contrary, create in themselves the seven deadly sins.
Lower Demon is Lust.
Middle demon is Gluttony.
Superior demon is Envy.
Demon General - Pride.
Demon Knight - Wrath.
Demon Baron - Greed.
Demon Viscount is Sloth.
And finally, the Demon Count: the fusion of all seven sins and a dramatic increase in one's total power tenfold!
"Gah..." Adam wrinkled his nose and his back got wet.
For now, the process of sin's condensation, Lust, was beginning. Images of entwined bodies began to appear in his previously clear mind. Silent moans hit Adam's most vulnerable places, making his head cringe.
As previously stated, the Inferior Demon condenses sin - Lust. Most of them can't handle it and become lunatics who can only pounce on innocent victims.
Adam shuddered and a drop of cold sweat rolled down his forehead. The moans in his mind grew louder and louder, making Adam feel intense lust. A bulge appeared on his pants, in the groin area.
"Damn, what a bad time I decided to take this case..." Adam gritted his teeth and continued to resist.
The condensation of sin happens by accident. It could even have been an ordinary day when Adam was just resting at his home. However, now his location was not the most fortunate.
If Mary or Claire were here, Adam could satisfy this sudden urge and condense the 1%. Adam sighed and entered the space of the system.
Without much thought, he chose [Hall of Meditation] and immediately sat down in the lotus pose. The strong feeling of lust and excitement was greatly suppressed and Adam went into a semi-conscious state.
His breathing was now heavy and now quiet. His body temperature rose to dangerous degrees, making Adam's skin red.
Six hours later...
Adam opened his eyes, which felt very tired, and sighed. The familiar screen appeared before him.
[Strength Increased]
[Casanova Experience (Level 1): 25/25]
[Level up!]
Adam sighed and finally came to his senses. His mind was as calm as a lake again, but the intense pain made his face crumple. The magical channels were in chaos, the magical energy in them bubbling, showing how excited he was.
Adam tried to use the spell, but the magical energy did not respond, as if offended. Finally, Adam was taken out of his thoughts by the sound of bells.
[Casanova Experience (Level 2): 2/35]
[Level 2 Rewards: Chamber of Commerce, Seduction Points, Inventory, Skills (unlocked)]
Adam's eyes glazed over at such gifts, and he smiled softly, ignoring the pain. He stepped out into the white space and saw new features before him.
[Royal Arena] | [Meditation Hall] | [Skills] | [Chamber of Commerce] | [Inventory]
"Wow! That level-up was too cool!" Adam cheered. "It's kind of like those games on your phone where you have to level up before you get a lot of features shoved in your face, as well as some very 'needy' ads for me!"
Adam shook his head and felt a kind of nostalgia. However, he quickly discarded unnecessary thoughts and first went to the section [Skills], which previously could not get into because of a strange restriction.
There was a whistling sound and Adam found himself in front of a display case. In front of him stood flasks containing various types of objects.
"That's..." Adam raised an eyebrow and was surprised to see an image of a dragon summoning in one flask.
As he looked around, he thought he was in some kind of game where they let him see what it would look like before he bought skills.
Adam touched the flask with the dragon call and suddenly a screen appeared in front of him.
[Title: The Dragon's Call
Effect: Allows you to summon a mighty dragon to fight at your side.
Duration: 10 minutes.
Price: 300,000 Seduction Points.
Description: Dragon summoning is a skill that opens a portal to the dragon world, allowing you to summon a mighty creature to your aid. This skill requires a deep connection to the dragon world and skill in summoning magic. The summoned dragon will be your unwavering ally in battle, using its power and fiery breath to crush the enemies before you. However, summoning a dragon is an act of great responsibility, as dragons are great and freedom-loving creatures, and a summoned dragon will not serve a senseless destructive purpose]
Adam's eyes blinked and he flinched at that price! He felt as if he had walked confidently into a brand-name clothing store and was suddenly told that the cheapest product would be over a hundred thousand dollars!
Terrified, Adam opened his status with shaking hands, hoping for the best, but...
[Name: Adam Harris.
Race: Demon
Class: Casanova (level 2).
Attribute: Darkness
Level: Inferior Demon (F-)
Sin: Lust (0%)
Seduction Points: 0
Partners: Claire, Maria]
...another disappointment awaited him! Adam clutched his head and felt the urge to break the face of the one who had set such expensive prices.
He wanted to cry, but there were no tears!
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