I watched as Titania waved at me, her hand held high in the air, a big smile lighting up her face as she ran away from me.
"Y-You're gonna trip if you don't watch where you're going!" I faux-stuttered.
"I know~" she shouted back, finally turning around. Then, like a clumsy ballet, she tripped on her own—no obstacle in sight. "Oops," she said, lifting herself up and dusting off. "Oh, well. That was embarrassing. I'll be more careful now. Consider yourself lucky to witness my graceful stumble."
Lucky indeed. I also got a sneak peek at her panties, a pristine shade of white.
I watched her vanish into the distance, and then I heard a metallic chime.
--
You've captured the interest of Titania Bethlan. You can now proceed to dominate her.
Name: Titania Bethlan
Race: Human
Requirements to dominate Titania:
1. Expand her circle to 5 people
2. Unlock
3. Unlock
4. Unlock
....
--
A holographic window appeared before me, suspended in mid-air. To dominate Titania, I needed to fulfill the requirements listed here. Every woman had 10 criteria for domination. Interestingly, I could engage in sexual activities with her even before domination, and I had the option to copy her skill now or later. If I chose to copy her ability before domination, it would be weaker than the original. Waiting until after domination would result in a copy stronger than the original.
Regarding the unlocked requirements, I still had to fulfill the first to unlock the second, then complete the second to unlock the third, and so on.
How the hell am I supposed to expand Titania's circle when I've got about as many friends as a hermit crab? Oh, wait. Those two guys. But I'm not thrilled about other dudes crowding around the woman I plan to conquer... This is turning into a goddamn maze. Maybe I should have just followed Gabriella's advice to blend in as just your average Joe? Well, no point shedding tears over spilled milk. Besides, dominating Titania wasn't the main event right now.
Since I stepped out of the dormitory en route to the academy to sweet-talk Gabrielle into vouching for my absence from class, I've felt a set of eyes glued to me. I could practically taste the familiarity of those eyes—they belonged to none other than Shredica.
Why the hell was she tailing me? Shredica had been skulking around, doing her best ghost impression for a while now. While I could just let it slide, it would be a pain if rumors started swirling about me and Gabrielle since I had plans to meet her. Even though Shredica seemed like a lone wolf who wouldn't spill the beans to others, I didn't want her sniffing around my connection with one of our professors. It could turn into a real headache if she kept shadowing me like this.
How the fuck was I going to put a stop to this? No clue. For now, I just needed to keep walking and head towards where the crowd was thickest. It was only 4 P.M., and students were still buzzing around campus. The library was a viable option too. Plenty of people there.
She's got quite the knack for disappearing, huh? Is this some natural battle instinct of hers? It seemed likely. Shredica might lack specific skills, but that didn't mean she was a pushover in a fight. If rankings were based solely on combat prowess, she could easily secure a spot in the top ten.
Taking a deep breath, I veered into the path leading to the library. Let's see if we can slip away from her watchful eyes.
***
The young man I was tailing made a sharp turn toward the library. He appeared clueless about his surroundings, but a nagging feeling persisted that he knew I, Shredica, was on his tail. Logically, it was impossible, given that I was currently masking my presence. Yet, I couldn't shake off the sensation that he was somehow aware of my existence.
I tailed him with even more discretion this time.
Eventually, he reached the library and slipped inside. Figuring out how to follow him without alerting him posed a challenge, given the audible chime at the entrance. Screw it. I needed to delve deeper into this young man's background. There's something about him that just doesn't sit right with me.
When did this suspicion start creeping in? Right, it was just yesterday. When he took a hit from that clown's enhanced fist, I couldn't help but notice he wasn't as banged up as one would expect from such a blow. I think I know why. I've pulled that move myself multiple times. The instant the punch was about to land, he jumped backward, ensuring he didn't take the full force. Only individuals with finely tuned battle senses, instincts, and reflexes could pull off such a maneuver. To possess those, you either need to have trained your entire body or been steeped in combat your entire life.
If that's the case, then it's possible this man was cut from the same cloth as me.
As I entered, I did my best to move inconspicuously, blending in like a whisper passing through. It was then that I noticed the library bustling with people... yet the young man I sought was nowhere in sight.
Huh? Where the hell did he vanish to?
As soon as I stepped into the library, I turned on my heels and exited immediately.
Where did he go? Did he just slip out of my sight? No way. I've never failed at tailing someone before.
Frustration clenched my fist as I scanned the surroundings. It was then that I realized he'd outsmarted me. So, he did catch on to me following him.
***
I peered down as Shredica scanned the surroundings. It was then that a metallic chime echoed in my head.
--
You've captured the interest of Shredica Princifilia. You can now proceed to dominate her.
Name: Shredica Princifilia
Race: Human
Requirements to dominate Shredica:
1. Agree to work together to boost her rank all the way up to gold
2. Unlock
3. Unlock
4. Unlock
....
--
"Seriously...?" I muttered to myself. I couldn't believe I could conquer this girl, especially since she had no skills for me to copy.
Undoubtedly, she was a stunning woman. Despite her cold-hearted, apathetic demeanor and perpetually grumpy expression, her ample bust made her undeniably attractive. I wasn't complaining about the prospect of conquering her.
Yet, was it really necessary? She had no skills to offer, and attempting to conquer her would be a futile waste of time.
"She's intriguing, but that's all there is to it."
In this world, skills were what mattered, and if you lacked one, you were deemed useless. Having spent 18 years in this realm, I grasped this fact early on.
Gazing into the cold eyes of a woman perpetually sporting a frosty expression, I decided to dismiss the information displayed on the panel. I wouldn't bother dominating Shredica. She held no value for me.
After that, I faded away from where I stood, vanishing like a ghost.
***
I made my way to Gabrielle's office without bothering to knock. The door swung open at my whim, and I didn't waste any time.
"Gabrielle, I want to fuck you right now. Put on the usual attire you wear when we fuck."
"W-What?! What are you saying?!" she exclaimed. She had been casually perusing documents and sipping tea when I barged in. My blunt command caught her off guard, causing her to spit out her tea, and she shot me a disbelieving look that screamed, 'I can't believe you!'
"Just kidding," I said with a devilish grin, enjoying the shock on her face.
"Jeez, you're so bad..."
"But you like me that way, don't you?"
A subtle blush tinted her cheeks. "W-Well, I guess I do, but don't just do that. You're going to get me all excited, you know. Anyway, what's your agenda here?"
I cleared my throat, leaning in slightly as I replied, "Make an excuse for why I didn't attend class today. I got so carried away with Amon that I lost track of time. Can't blame me for indulging; it's been months since I last did it with her."
"You really are incorrigible... Well, okay. I'll do it. Anything else you want?"
Reaching into my bag, I retrieved something and handed it to her. "Here," I said, revealing another phone.
"What's this?"
"Amon made it for me. It's incredibly useful. With this, we can plan more discreetly."
A spark of curiosity flickered in her eyes. "Oh, is this the device you've been wanting?"
"That's right."
She eyed the device with a mix of curiosity and surprise, intrigued by its functions. Patiently, I guided her through its usage, and it took a good hour for all the nuances of the phone to imprint on her mind.
Now, the scene transformed into a passionate encounter. My lips locked with hers, hands exploring beneath the layers of her attire, teasing and fondling her breasts. Simultaneously, she reciprocated by rubbing my eager dick beneath the fabric of my pants. Our backs leaned against her desk for support as we engaged in these activities.
After a heated exchange, I released her lips, and as I observed her, the blush on her face was unmistakable, illuminated only by the soft moonlight seeping through the windows.
"...Jeez, I haven't even showered yet. Can you at least wait until I am clean?"
"You haven't yet? Really? But you smell so tempting right now. Besides, what's the use of cleansing when you're inevitably going to be coated in my cum? Let's save the shower for after."
"Oh, Master, you truly are incorrigible."
With that, I lifted one of her legs and began to passionately kiss her again.