A notification appeared, one I hadn't seen even once until now. And it was the notification I had been anxiously waiting for.
The message that my skill had leveled up filled me with neither joy nor excitement, but instead just made me think:
'What kind of strange world is this?'
That's what was going through my mind.
When I first arrived in this world, the very first thing I tried to figure out was whether it was a game world or a world from a novel I knew. For starters, systems like skills and killing monsters existed, and even places I'd read about in stories appeared here.
But as time went on, looking into historical events and the names of famous figures, I eventually concluded that this world wasn't based on any of the games or novels I was familiar with. Over the past three years, I've been living under the assumption that this is a real, existing world, not a fictional one.
The message that popped up saying "Sensory Block has leveled up" caught my attention. Did the leveling system even exist here? Isn't this kind of setting more like something from a typical game or novel?
Feeling a strange sense of discomfort, I opened the skill window, noticing for the first time that there were changes.
[The level of the Sensory Block skill has increased to 2.]
[The strength of Sensory Block has been enhanced.]
[The duration of Sensory Block has been extended.]
[The range of Sensory Block has increased.]
The message that appeared indicated that the Sensory Block skill had been strengthened. Range increase, duration increase, and an enhancement to the sensory suppression effect that could also work as a debuff against enemies—these improvements could be seen as a sort of upgrade to the skill.
-A sub-skill has been created.
-[Sensory Healing lv.1] and [Sensory Amplification lv.1] have been acquired.
The following message stated that I had acquired new sub-skills. I had heard before that certain skills could evolve during leveling and produce new sub-skills. Could it be that my skill was one of those?
Finally, reality began to sink in, and I felt a slight thrill. After three years of stagnation, the past I had been unable to overcome began to fade, and even I couldn't help but feel a sense of excitement.
[Your latent potential skill has been unlocked.]
[Adaptation lv.1 has been created.]
But the next message that appeared completely stole my attention.
What, is this… really happening?
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-[Sensory Release lv.1]: During the duration of Sensory Block, the blocked senses are accumulated, and when Sensory Block ends, the accumulated senses are released all at once. (Currently passive skill)
The newly acquired skill, [Sensory Healing], seemed like an advanced form of the original skill. If I used my [Sensory Block] skill, it would temporarily suppress external sensations during the duration, and instead of completely erasing them, it would store those sensations and release them all at once when the skill ended.
It seemed like it could even be used offensively in certain situations. For example, if I suppressed someone's pain during a battle and let it build up, I could release all the accumulated sensations at once, dealing a massive shock in a split second. Or… does this mean it could even be used in such brutal ways?
Well, the description of the skill kept my mind spinning in strange directions. For now, I decided to focus on the other skill.
-[Sensory Amplification lv.1]: While blocking certain sensations, amplifies the sensations that are not blocked. Also, enhances the accumulated effects of [Sensory Release].
The second skill was unexpectedly versatile. Amplifying sensory input? If applied simply, it could heighten a person's sense of hunger or other basic urges, separating suppressed senses from those amplified by the skill. Thinking about the potential applications in this world where such sensory manipulation exists, this skill could have remarkable utility.
For now, the possibilities seemed extremely positive.
-[Adaptation lv.1]: Gain experience points through sexual intercourse. However, if you don't have sex for a certain period of time, experience points will gradually decrease.
-Additional Effect: Guarantees partial compensation for sexual intercourses. However, there is a chance of entering a
Now here's the problem. I had no idea what this skill was supposed to mean.
In this world, skills generally appear after achieving specific actions or results tied to those actions. Or, they can be obtained as rare items or learned as new skills through dungeons like the "Labyrinth."
But this [Adaptation] skill I acquired doesn't seem to fit into any of those categories. It's labeled as a latent potential skill, and in all my three years living in this world, I had never even heard of something like this.
On top of that, when I read through the skill description, it made me wonder: For three years, none of my other skills leveled up, nor did I acquire any new ones. Could this skill be the reason nothing else progressed?
…Was it absorbing all my efforts into itself? It felt like the skill had been quietly active in the background this whole time…
…And here I was, still unable to save up enough to re-enter the Labyrinth. I haven't even been inside it once since arriving in this world.
Regardless, aside from the minor penalties tied to the latent skill, this seems like a really useful ability. No, calling it "useful" might be an understatement—this [Adaptation] skill appears to have a huge range of applications. Gaining experience through adaptation? It's described simply as "experience," but the ways it might integrate with other skills or systems look incredibly promising.
"...Sigh…"
"..."
After organizing my skills, I looked back at the woman lying on the bed. If she hadn't turned over and her chest hadn't brushed against my hand, my skill would have remained at its previous level. This woman was truly my benefactor. My savior. I should live my entire life grateful to her…
-[Adaptation lv.1]: Activates the
Snapping back to reality, I wiped my sweat and noticed the system message in front of me. My heart was suddenly racing, and my breath became uneven. And then…
"Mm…"
"…!"
Once again, she turned over, and her clothes shifted slightly, emphasizing the curves of her chest.
I didn't know why, but my gaze was fixed on the scene, drawn toward the mesmerizing sight of her chest, and without realizing it, I was moving to adjust her clothing.
As my hand hovered near her chest, I shook my head. No matter how deeply this woman was asleep, touching her in this way would be crossing a line. I withdrew my hand and tried to clear my thoughts.
-[Sensory Block lv.2] has been applied.
The system message appeared, calming me. It was clear that the skill applied to this woman had previously been at level 1, but with the skill's natural progression to level 2, it had now taken effect without issue.
If the skill hadn't reached level 2, and its effectiveness or range hadn't improved, this woman might have noticed something strange and woken up right away.
"...Sigh... Sigh…"
The woman didn't notice anything and continued sleeping deeply. Rather, it seemed like the residual tension from the goblins was being suppressed, and she exhaled soft, steady breaths as if her body felt at ease.
-[Adaptation lv.1] Additional Effect: Identifies the name of the target affected by the skill.
[Target's Name: Hessa Gray]
Additionally, the activation of the [Adaptation] skill revealed the woman's name. No, it didn't just reveal it—it even implied a connection to a "sensual" aspect. Why does this ability seem to have such a... particular direction? Anyway, Hessa... Hessa Gray.
"Hessa, are you asleep?"
Naturally, there was no response. She seemed extremely fatigued, so it was clear she had fallen into a deep sleep.
I calculated the time it would take for the priest to return. The nearby temple where he usually went to receive blessings was about a 10-minute walk away… no, considering the priest's walking pace, it was closer to 15 minutes.
Including the procedure to receive the blessing at the temple, about 5 minutes. And considering the time it would take to walk back, it should be roughly 35 minutes in total.
If I estimated the time it took to apply my skill to Hessa, wait for her to fall asleep, and confirm the effects of the skill, it had been about 20 minutes. That meant I still had around 10 minutes before the priest returned.
No, instead of obsessing over calculations, let's think rationally. For now, I need to handle the immediate situation…
-The
Fuck, I'm so horny!
I'm not exactly in the right mindset due to several reasons right now, but I understand that this situation is somewhat dangerous. Therefore, I need to be cautious to avoid worsening things. For now, I tried to calm myself down.
First, I'll only touch her chest and be extremely careful not to wake her up.
The woman—Hessa—was currently in a state where I had applied Sensory Block to suppress the aftereffects of the goblins. If the skill hadn't reached level 2, the skill would have only worked on the affected areas and wouldn't have extended to her chest, as the range of application would have been insufficient.
Fortunately, now that the skill had leveled up, the skill's effects covered the wound and extended to her chest, the latter of which was also tense from the lingering effects of the goblins.
Another thing is that my skill has improved, but I don't know to what point it would block her senses. Nevertheless, my body moved on its own as I continued to fondle her breasts. However, as I continued to fondle her a sudden thought appeared in my mind.
I wanted to pinch her nipples. I wanted to do it badly…
But there was one problem, if she were to suddenly wake up from a heightened sensitivity, she'd probably slap me on the spot.
...Yeah, I need to be careful. Focus, focus. Damn, keep calm, I told myself.
I thought again about being cautious. My goal was to ensure the skill remained active, not to cause any noise that could wake her. Any sudden movements could make her open her eyes. Especially since Hessa is a magician, she's bound to have heightened sensory awareness compared to ordinary people. If I made a wrong move, she'd immediately notice.
Damn.
While being mindful of these points, I found myself enjoying the sensation in my hand at the moment.
Because of how tight her clothes were, I could feel her breasts very well, and more importantly, she wasn't weren't any underwear. I could even feel her nipples as I grabbed her breasts. Though, as soon as I felt her nipples, I moved my away since I thought it might cause to much excitement and it might wake her up.
My gaze was fixed on the scene before me. Hessa's chest was rising and falling as I adjusted her posture, and although it moved in a provocative manner as a result of my actions, she didn't seem to notice at all. Instead, she appeared to sink deeper into her sleep, her breaths growing quieter and steadier.
With my other hand, I took out my cock, which seemed about to burst out cum, out of my pants.
'It says the
I was "calmly" analyzing the situation, but honestly, I didn't know how to handle the awkward position I had found myself in.
Nevertheless, with the hand that wasn't fondling her breast, I started moving it back and forth, jerking off.
My cock, which hadn't been able to properly release its sexual desire for three years, quickly felt the urge to ejaculate after rubbing it a few times.
In other words, the urge to ejaculate came even faster than I originally thought.
'If it stays like this… shit!'
Was it because I was taking advantage of a sleeping woman that I was this excited? Or was it because of the effects of the
-Burst! Burst!
Failing to control my instincts, I let everything out. In the final moments, I hurriedly redirected myself, so most of it ended up on the floor. A few drops landed on the bed.
And the rest… headed toward Hessa's face.