Chapter - 8
Soon the notifications vanished from Rick's sight. And now he could see a red dot with 2 written on it on the third and final icon, inventory.
The "Inventory" is another enticing feature of the Lust system, serving as a virtual treasure trove where Rick can store and manage the rewards he earns from Sexual encounters, Quests, Shopping from the shop and lottery wins. When he accesses the Inventory, it opens up a digital vault, displaying his accumulated items like a gaming interface.
Within the Inventory, Rick can organize his rewards into various boxes, making it easy to access and use them when the time is right. Each item is represented by a vivid and interactive icon, capturing the essence of the reward it holds.
Apart from the rewards, Rick can actually store real life objects in the inventory. Right now there were 100 boxes that Rick could see in front of him. That means hundred different items that he can store.
"Unbelievable," Rick could not help but mutter. The system was everything he had read in those sci-fi novels and much more.
Rick then looked at the two boxes that were already filled. First the clothes.
Rick clicked on the clothes icon and 'Whoosh' suddenly a pair of shirt and pant appeared in his hands.
"Smooth," Rick felt the clothes in his hand they were real. It was unbelievable and dreamy.
Rick then looked at the Magical finger card. He clicked on the icon but this time, instead of appearing into his hand, a information pop-up appeared in his mind.
The "Magical Finger" skill bestows a unique power upon its possessor. When used to touch men, it induces an uncontrollable, albeit temporary, bout of loose motion.
However, the touch of the finger has an entirely different effect on women. Unlike the men, who found themselves rushing to the bathroom, the touch of the finger on women elicited an entirely different response. It had an almost enchanting effect, sparking a spark of excitement and arousal within them.
Filling them with a potent sense of excitement and arousal. The duality of this magical skill adds a comical twist to its impact, leading to both humorous and potentially intriguing situations.
Rick stumbled upon the description of the "Magical Finger," and he was totally in awe. Like, who would've thought such a crazy skill existed? It was like something straight out of a fantasy novel or a wacky video game.
He couldn't help but laugh at the idea of touching a guy and causing them to run for the bathroom! That's some next-level prank material right there. But, of course, he knew better than to mess with people like that. It could get really messy, real fast.
And then there was the whole thing with touching women. Like, what?! The finger gave them a whole different kind of reaction. He couldn't even wrap his head around it. It was like a magical charm or something, turning on the charm in the most unexpected way.
Rick had to admit, that the Lust system was full of surprises, and lived up to its name. The Magical Finger was one heck of a curveball. It added a whole new level of intrigue to the whole experience, and he couldn't wait to see how it played out in real life.
Rick muttered, still trying to catch his breath. His heart was pounding as if it had just run a marathon, and his mind was racing faster than a Formula 1 car. "This... this can't be real, right?"
He stared at the clothes laid out on the table before him, trying to make sense of it all. The Lust system had gifted him this bizarre power, and he couldn't wrap his head around it.
He pinched himself, not once but twice, just to make sure he wasn't dreaming. "Ouch! Okay, definitely not dreaming. This is real life, and I'm stuck in some crazy, trippy movie plot."
Rick shook his head, trying to clear the confusion clouding his thoughts. "I mean, come on, I'm just a regular guy. Why am I suddenly the chosen one? Why me?"
He sighed, trying to make sense of the situation. "Maybe I'm crazy. Yeah, that's it. I've finally lost it. I've officially gone off the deep end."
But deep down, he knew that wasn't true. He couldn't deny the tangible evidence before him—the clothes, the system. It was all too real.
"Ahh... I don't care..." Rick threw his hands in the air. The day had been full of ups and downs, wanted and unwanted surprises.
He picked up the crutches, kept on the edge of his bed, and with their help, got off the bed and soon out of the hospital room. He was in the general ward, where except for him, there were other patients as well.
With his crutches in hand, Rick hobbled out of the hospital room, feeling a wave of relief wash over him as he stepped into the corridor. Hospitals always made him feel suffocated, and he couldn't wait to escape the sterile walls and the constant beeping of machines.
"Finally, some fresh air," Rick muttered to himself, his voice echoing softly in the not so empty corridor. He glanced around, taking in the sights as he walked. The nurses hurriedly went about their duties, the occasional patient being wheeled on a stretcher, and the faint smell of antiseptic filled the air.
"Man, hospitals are so weird. It's like a whole different universe in here," he mumbled, adjusting his grip on the crutches.
He made his way down the corridor, each step a little awkward and wobbly. His legs still felt a bit numb. But Rick was determined to get out and breathe in some freedom. As he walked, he engaged in a one-sided conversation with himself, as he often did when he needed to process his thoughts.
'So all in all what I have to do is simple,' Rick thought as he tried to sum it all up, 'I need to fuck a lot girls, make them fall in love with me and complete some quests... And the system will help me with that... Isn't that just nice,'
As he strolled along the corridor, he couldn't help but feel a tinge of excitement, "And the system will reward me too for all this. Can there be anything better than this shit? Nahh..."
As he walked further, Rick spotted a familiar smiling face among the nurses.
And suddenly Rick had a prompt in front of his eyes.
[
1. Say, Someone is getting lucky tonight (+5 Temptation)
2. Ignore her (+0 Temptation)
]
'You want me to say what?' Rick was taken aback. He hardly knew Amanda. They had a friendly chat but this does not mean that he can just cross the line and say whatever he wants. Guess the system has not been on the internet lately... You can't just say things now. Who knows who might take offence of what.
'Should I do it?' Rick was torn between the choices. His mind told him to ignore the prompt. If someone were to record it, he might become an overnight villain over the internet.
But in his heart, he wanted to believe the system. The system has already shown that he was worth it. And to be honest, though he was not that ugly, he didn't have the rizz to woo some girl. If he was getting some girl because of the system, he better do it.
In the end, Rick decided to follow up with the system. With a smirk on his face, Rick teased Amanda, "Hey, Amanda... Look at that smile on your face... Guess someone is getting lucky tonight!"
And Amanda was genuinely surprised by Rick's remarks. But she just laughed and shook her head, "You're a real joker, Rick. No one is getting lucky, or anything. You, on the other hand, take it easy, okay? No racing down the hallways!"
"Alright, alright, I'll behave," Rick replied with a grin and moved forward. But his heart was beating like crazy.
Rick hurriedly opened up his system and looked at Amanda's back.
[
Name: Amanda Miller
Age: 26 years
Carnal Calibrator: 20/100
Romance Radar: 00/10
]
"It actually worked," Rick continued down the corridor, with shock on his face. The temptation actually increased. If he remembered it right, the value was 15 on the Carnal Calibrator.
"I won't be suspicious of you ever again," Rick smiled as he thought of the system.
As he reached the end of the corridor, he peered through the windows at the garden outside. "Ah, the great outdoors. I've missed you," Rick said, feeling a sense of freedom at the sight of the open space. It has not been more than an hour since he woke up but he was already bored of the hospital.
Deciding to take a detour, Rick ventured into the hospital garden. The sky was clear, the stars were shining, and the breeze gently rustled the leaves of the trees. He took a deep breath, savouring the scent of flowers and grass.
For a while, he strolled through the garden, soaking in the tranquillity. Right now, he wasn't even thinking about the system. Most likely this was the last time he was going to be like this. From now on, the system is going to be a big part of his life. His legs have started to become better. He could actually feel them and walk more comfortably with the help of clutches.
"Ahh... This is so good... I will live like a king from now on... Bye! Bye! To my pathetic self," Rick took a deep breath, and promised to himself. But then suddenly, a faint sound caught his attention. It felt like the sound of someone crying.
Rick's brow furrowed with concern. "Huh, who's crying out here?" he wondered aloud, following the sound.
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Here are the choices for the readers. Whichever gets more comments is what we will do:
Who should get lucky first? ;)
1. Amanda, the beautiful nurse?
2. Rachel, the elegant and charismatic doctor?