Surprised, I couldn't believe my luck. I never expected to receive a cheat, especially in such a situation. Without hesitation, I clicked "yes" as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Suddenly, I felt a transformation within me. An unfamiliar surge of energy flowed into my being, enhancing my muscles and filling me with newfound strength.
Janis wore a similar expression of astonishment. She sensed a change in me and wondered what was happening.
"Roy, you have mana!" Janis exclaimed, identifying the foreign energy coursing through me as mana.
[Intergration Complete!]
[Bonded Target:
Janis (Elf) (Bond: 60%) (Shared Skill: Wind Magic)]
I sensed a lack of consciousness when attempting to understand my system further. Whenever I desired more information, a question mark conveniently directed me to the details I sought.
The bonding mechanism monitors the user and facilitates a connection with another individual.
Selecting Janis as my bonding partner resulted in sharing physical and magical abilities. Currently, at 60%, our bond allows me to access 60% of her powers and vice versa. Regrettably, mana was never within my capabilities, while Janis only received a boost in physical strength through our bond.
[System Owner: Roy Adler]
[Bonded Target:
Janis (Elf) (Bond: 60%) (Shared Skill: Wind Magic)]
[Personal Skill:
(Energized Life Force: The user would attract anyone nearby, and anyone around you would gain 20% additional stamina. Stamina regeneration would increase by 50%.)
I never anticipated having a personal skill, but now that Janis and I share abilities, I also gain extra stamina and regeneration powers whenever she's nearby.
As I delved deeper into the bond system, I discovered the prerequisites for forming a bond with someone. Firstly, my connection with the individual I wished to link with needed at least 50%.
Secondly, similar to what I did with Janis, I would have to engage in sexual intercourse with them, ensuring they were left in a state of satisfaction. While the conditions weren't outrageous, the prospect of finding a way to sleep with someone presented a challenge. The idea of engaging in such intimate acts with a stranger and binding them into my system filled me with apprehension.
Moreover, there was a restriction. The bonding system limited me to one person per race, meaning I couldn't form a bond with another elf.
"Did you notice a boost in physical strength?" I inquired, aware that Janis should experience the same transformation when our metrics aligned.
The difference was remarkable. My muscle mass and stamina had tripled. It was an exhilarating sensation that left me feeling revitalized.
Janis paused, processing the change. "Now that you mention it, yes, I did feel stronger. I was so taken aback by your transformation that I lost track of the moment. Did something trigger this?"
Feeling surprised and perplexed, uncertain of the unfolding events, I pondered how best to explain. While I didn't mind elucidating the workings of my system, I sensed that forging a bond out of convenience might feel unnatural. It seemed more tactful to approach this calmly and gradually.
"After our intimate encounter, I sensed a shift within me. It's as if I gained a newfound ability that allowed us to merge our powers," I explained to Janis, omitting certain details about the system and the extent of the abilities.
"That's incredible..." Janis's eyes sparkled with wonder at the remarkable ability. As the numbness in my waist subsided, I rose to my feet, feeling rejuvenated.
Standing up, I stretched my muscles, sensing Janis's gaze. However, I momentarily forgot my lack of clothing, feeling her emitting a certain lustful aura.
"We're not going to do it. If you're interested, we can wait until tonight. I still need to eat and take a bath," I stated firmly, noticing Janis's disappointment. She looked at me with pleading eyes.
"Just once? You mentioned you've grown stronger. This could be a perfect opportunity to test it out," she urged, nodding in affirmation, trying to convince herself of the idea.
"I want to take a bath first." Last night, Janis might have been the one to initiate most of the movements, but I couldn't shake off the discomfort and stickiness. Plus, now that I had mana, I was eager to test my acquired magic.
"Why don't we take a bath together then?" Talking to Janis sometimes felt like talking to a brick wall. She had a knack for getting her way, no matter what.
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"..." I could only stare at the ceiling in silence, feeling a sense of disappointment wash over me.
Taking a bath with Janis, I knew she would have some ulterior motive and wouldn't hesitate to seize the opportunity. Falling into her trap, I wasted another two hours of my life. Lunchtime had already passed, and all I could think about now was the food waiting for us.
"Hey Janis, you mentioned there were no males in this world. So, where did you get the idea of using my... you know, for pleasure?" Despite my initial anger, Janis, who was now attempting to ease the tension, started cooking. Knowing myself, I couldn't hold onto grudges over something so trivial, so I brought it up out of curiosity.
"Well, your... cute little thing resembled a pleasure tool commonly used by the people of this world. Remember how I mentioned being wealthier than most nobles yesterday?" Janis replied proudly, and I nodded, recalling her statement.
"I'll have you know, I'm a major shareholder in these toys," she declared, displaying five dildos.
"Could you please put those away?" My eyes twitched at the sight of the dildo shoved close to my face.
Despite initially seeming nonsensical, I could see how Janis had profited significantly from them. It appeared I had underestimated her perversion.