Half an hour later, Marsh, still seated at his desk, shuddered.
Then he let out a deep breath.
A few minutes later, Ain crawled out from under the desk.
Her face was flushed and covered in sweat, and she rushed to the bathroom, starting to retch.
"You heard what Vice Admiral Tsuru said just now." Marsh commented.
"Yes." Ain wiped her mouth and turned, still looking queasy.
"As long as you serve me well, I'll not only let you attend the Navy Academy, but also ensure you get to personally exact vengeance in the upcoming mission." Marsh's handsome face twisted into a devilish smile that made Ain shudder.
Did she even have a choice?
"I understand."
"No, from now on, you'll address me as Master. Understood?" Marsh's excitement was barely contained as he smiled.
He didn't want to be a villain in reality, but he couldn't deny that playing one in this simulation was thrilling!
For Ain, as long as she could avenge her family, she would do whatever this devil asked.
But after that vengeance, she would do anything, even at the cost of her own life... to ensure this devil couldn't live!
"Yes, Master."
The title reignited Marsh's energy.
He led Ain to Tsuru's bed.
Just as he was about to toss her onto it, he noticed she was still standing.
"What are you doing?" Marsh's excitement was tinged with impatience.
Ain tied up her hair, casting him a glance.
"I'm taking the lead."
An hour later…
[Immersive Mode Exiting.]
[Returning to Normal Mode]
As the system notification chimed, the bed beneath Marsh faded back into the cold, hard ground.
The soft warmth in his arms disappeared.
The sharp contrast left him momentarily disoriented.
Everything that had just happened felt like a dream... but so vividly real.
[Congratulations! You've achieved First Immersion and received a blue reward. Please check your inventory.]
A reward, too?
[Simulation is paused. Would you like to continue?]
"Continue."
Marsh was curious to see what would happen next.
[After leaving Tsuru's quarters, you felt a strange sense of satisfaction watching Ain's limping figure.]
Is this actually satisfying? This simulation is seriously messed up.
[The next day, Vice Admiral Tsuru gathered everyone for a meeting. She discussed the upcoming pirate elimination operation and announced that you'd be leading a warship as a commander. You glanced at Ain, who stood behind Tsuru, and gave her a peculiar smile. She blushed upon seeing it.]
[Later that evening, Ain came to your quarters. She said she wanted to join your squad and accompany you on the mission. You simply pointed at the bed.]
[You spent three hours having sex with her, during which, due to her inexperience, you had to teach her quite a bit. She once again requested to join the mission. Your response was…]
[A: "Of course, I always keep my word."]
[B: "Well, that depends on how you perform."]
[C: "Keep dreaming; I was just messing with you."]
"B! Even villains have limits!"
[You lifted her chin.]
["Well, that depends on how you perform."]
[Hearing this, Ain once again climbed onto you. But as you lost yourself in the moment, you failed to notice a strange look flash across her face.]
???
Could Ain be planning something? Be cautious!
[The next morning, you approached Vice Admiral Tsuru and requested to bring some new recruits along for the mission, reasoning that only through blood and fire could they become true navy soldiers. Tsuru agreed to your request, and you took Ain and four other new female recruits aboard your ship.]
[The mission commenced. That night, Ain came to your quarters again, only to find you engaged with another female soldier. You even invited her to join in, threatening to throw her off the ship for disobeying orders if she refused. Though deeply pained, Ain reluctantly agreed.]
[In the following days, you led your crew in combating pirates by day, while the entire ship became your domain by night.]
[Congratulations! You've achieved Flesh Feast and received a blue reward. Please check your inventory.]
[On the ninth day of the mission, you spotted a pirate ship. Ain recognized it as the crew that killed her family! At the same time, a lieutenant recognized it as the Great Shark Pirates led by Byrne, with a bounty of 81 million berries. She suggested contacting Vice Admiral Tsuru for further instructions. Your response is…]
[A: Contact Vice Admiral Tsuru and ask for guidance.]
[B: "Who do you think I am? Bring the ship closer!"]
[Note: This choice will activate Immersive Mode.]