Mari clung tightly to her doll, her face flushed a deep shade of red, even the tips of her ears burning as she stammered, "Of course, I'm beautiful!"
Seeing her flustered reaction, Haruto moved even closer, his gaze never leaving hers as he backed her up against the wall.
With one hand placed firmly on the wall beside her, she had no room to escape.
"I wonder just how beautiful you are in my arms," he murmured, his smirk growing as he activated two skills—Charm of Seduction and Whispering Allure.
Instantly, the system's interface flashed again:
[Ring of Himeros Effect Activated:]
[All who witness the host's allure will experience a 30% increase in libido. While the target's libido will rise by 50%, and host attributes are boosted by 20%.]
[The effect lasts for five hours daily and can be turned off by the host.]
