Mary felt her face grow hot, her heart pounding in her chest.
She glanced down at the ground.
"Well, it's just that…I haven't had…you know…in a long time…"
Her voice was so low that it could barely be classified as a whisper.
Mastur tilted his head curiously.
As he spoke, a faint pink mist escaped his lips, enveloping Mary in its ethereal embrace.
"Don't be shy, Mary," he coaxed, his voice smooth and alluring. "You can tell me."
This was him using his [Seductive Aura] skill.
It was Lv. 5 currently, but at that level it was more than enough to get Mary to talk.
The max level for a skill was 10, and his was already at level 5, if you include the fact that Mary was already drawn by his natural charms and boldness, his +10% persuasion bonus was nowhere near needed.
"I... I..." Mary paused.
His words washed over her, drowning out her doubts and inhibitions.
The seductive aura he emitted seemed to cloud her senses and weaken her resistance.
She took a deep breath and surrendered to the allure of his presence.
"You're right," Mary admitted with a trembling voice. "I… I haven't been with anyone in so long that… well, it's like a desert down there."
"Oh."
"And I've tried going to mixers and all, but I just can't seem to find a decent guy to date."
Mastur listened attentively, his gaze unwavering.
When she finished, he rose off the counter slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face.
"Maybe what you need, Mary, isn't just a decent guy."
Mary's eyebrows furrowed, expectedly confused. "Excuse me?"
He chuckled softly.
"You heard me right. What you need is a guy who truly cares for you, who can give you the love and affection you've been craving."
Mary's eyes widened, her gaze locked with Mastur's intense stare.
There was a magnetic pull in his words, as if he held the key to unlocking the passion she had been yearning for.
She was increasingly captivated by Mastur's appearance.
His eyes were a striking shade of blue, complementing his well-groomed blond hair. His physique was impeccable, hinting at a toned and muscular chest. His cheeks were perfectly contoured, his lips well-defined, and his nose had a distinct point. However, it was his well-shaped jaw that truly epitomized his competence as a man.
Her mind began to wander, imagining what it would be like with him, the sensation of his touch, the warmth of his embrace.
As if sensing her thoughts, Mastur placed his right hand gently on her shoulder.
' Why does his touch make me feel so... '
Mary didn't know how to describe it.
"And most importantly," Mastur murmured, "a guy who can give you some sweet, sweet loving."
By this, he obviously meant a man who could give her satisfactory back shots.
But as soon as Mary's mind began to wander, she gently shook her head, banishing any thoughts of a passionate encounter with Mastur from her mind.
They had other matters to attend to, after all.
With a slight smile, she turned her attention to more important subjects.
"So, didn't you want to register as an adventurer?" Mary asked.
Mastur paused. "Oh yeah, I almost forgot," he admitted sheepishly.
Reaching for a stack of papers, he slid one over to Felicity, who stood nearby.
"Here you go," he offered.
"Thank you," Felicity replied gratefully, taking the paper and giving it a quick once over.
It was the adventurer registration form.
Given what Mary said about the value of paper, they both knew to fill in the details accurately and efficiently.
Mary sensed Mastur's uncertainty, decided to help him out.
"Do you like me?"
She definitely didn't want to say that.
"Hm?" said Mastur.
"No, I mean would you like me to read it for you?" she offered.
Mastur's eyes met Mary's.
"Oh, that won't be necessary," he replied, his voice surprisingly confident.
He took the paper from the and began to study it, his brows furrowing slightly in concentration.
Seeing as he possessed [Multicultural Wisdom] he had a good idea of every language spoken.
It was an important skill to have when you wanted to say dirty words to someone from another race.
Communication made sex much more enjoyable, apparently.
With a nod of understanding, Mary gave him a reassuring smile.
"Alright, take your time," she encouraged, sliding him another paper.
"This is the code of conduct for adventurers. It's important to familiarize yourself with it before fully embarking on quests as an adventurer."
Mastur's gaze shifted to the new paper, his eyes scanning the words intently.
"Sounds good," he murmured.
Carefully, he placed the quill he had been using back into the ink bottle and took hold of the code of conduct paper.
Felicity stood close by, her curiosity piqued.
With a slight lean, she read the paper alongside Mastur, their heads almost touching.
What was touching were her boobs gently pressed against his back.
"Nice..." said Mastur.
"What?" Felicity asked.
"Inconsequential."
"O... Okay...?"
As they absorbed the information, Mary watched them with a gentle smile, impressed by their dedication.
After what felt like an eternity, Mastur finally finished reading the code of conduct.
He handed it back to Mary.
"I understand most of what's written here."
...
The Adventurers' Guild code of conduct includes guidelines for ethical behavior, safety protocols, and professional conduct.
- Members are expected to prioritize the well-being of their fellow adventurers and clients, adhere to local laws and regulations, and respect the natural environment.
- They must also maintain a high level of skill and competence, continuously train and improve, and act with integrity and honesty in all their interactions.
- Additionally, members are required to report any violations of the code and cooperate with investigations.
- Members cannot sell their jobs/quests/commissions to other members.
- Jobs: could involve killing low level monsters like slimes or clearing low level dungeons, Quest: could involve clearing high level dungeons or more serious high paying "jobs", Commissions: International "quests" issued by the council.
- All members are to start at Rank F, they can take an assignment either on their rank, or a rank higher. If they have stayed at the rank for 2 months, they can take an assignment two ranks higher.
- Failure to complete a job comes with consequences.
- If there is trouble within the nation, you as a member of an Adventurersʼ Guild is obligated to obey.
...
"I'll complete my information now."
Mary nodded approvingly.
Mastur and Felicity stood side by side at the wooden counter, quills scratching against the parchment as they diligently completed their adventurer registration forms.
Once they had finished, Mastur carefully took Felicity's form and merged it with his own, their written information now seamlessly combined.
He handed the conjoined form back to Mary, who took it with a nod of appreciation.
Her eyes skimmed over the details, poring over the neat handwriting.
"Alright, Name: Mastur Bate Inghard, Age: 21, Rank: F..."
Then she read Felicityʼs.
"Alright, Name: Felicity Bate, Age: 20, Rank: F.."
After a moment, Mary set the forms aside and turned her attention to Mastur and Felicity.
"Give me a moment," she requested. "I'll go issue your adventurer cards."
"Alright," Mastur replied.
He watched as Mary left.
"That was a nice use of your skill," Mary commented.
Mastur looked at her in surprise. "Oh, you knew?" he asked.
Felicity chuckled, her gaze meeting Mastur's. "Of course I know," she replied confidently. "If I didn't, I wouldn't be a suitable support for you, would I?"
A soft smile formed on Mastur's lips.
"I suppose you're right," he admitted.
"And you know, if my calculations are correct," she began, leaning in closer to Mastur, "Mary will be begging to have sex with you in about eight to nine days."
Mastur's grin widened with amusement. "Wow, you sound so sure," he remarked.
Felicity smirked playfully. "Like you didn't know," she teased. "She looks like an easy catch given how desperate she is."
Mastur chuckled.
"Well, although it might be easier for me to just charm her," he confessed, his tone thoughtful, "I feel like it'd make more sense to approach it naturally. That way, I can compare what emotion-manipulated sex feels like and what normal sex feels like."
"Hmm, that makes sense."