Chapter 039: Go Ahead, It's My Reward
"Seven... seven or eight... isn't that too many, Lin Ye-kun? I... I definitely can't handle that many," Hoshino Ai said, her face flushed red, her voice trembling. Her hands, clenched tightly on the bed, betrayed her effort to suppress her overwhelming shyness.
"Two... maybe three at most that's my limit. Any more would be... impossible."
As soon as she finished speaking, she bowed her head abruptly, unable to muster the courage to meet Lin Ye's gaze.
Lin Ye's mouth twitched.
She's actually willing to have kids! Is this the charm of a two-dimensional heroine?
I'm sold. I love it anime girls are simply the best.
Back in his previous life, some people wouldn't even want one kid, let alone three!
"That was just a joke," Lin Ye said.
"Huh?"
"I was only trying to illustrate how naïve you are, Hoshino. Your innocence and simplicity will someday be taken advantage of by someone with bad intentions. By the time you realize it, you'll be counting money for the very people who sold you off."
"But..."
Hoshino Ai raised her head, her starry eyes reflecting Lin Ye's face.
"But Lin Ye-kun wouldn't take advantage of me or sell me. If... if you really wanted to sell me... just don't tell me, okay? I... I'd be heartbroken."
What an adorable girl!
Take her home and cherish her forever. Totally worth it.
"I'm starting to suspect you're acting," Lin Ye teased.
"Huh? Huh?! No, no! I'm not acting! Lin Ye-kun, you have to believe me!"
Lin Ye reached out and ruffled her head, running his hand through her long, purplish-black hair. Finally, the flustered girl began to calm down.
"You can summon me for help with your monthly mandatory missions," he promised.
"Ugh, Lin Ye-kun, you're so kind to me! You're such a good person," Hoshino Ai said, her emotions getting the better of her as she lunged forward, wrapping her arms around him. She nuzzled her face into his clothes, producing soft rustling sounds.
Lin Ye's expression instantly changed. "Don't call me a good person I don't want a 'good person' card!"
She tilted her head, her eyes filled with confusion as she silently questioned him.
Lin Ye offered an explanation.
"When a confession is rejected, girls often hand over a 'good person card' saying, 'You're a good person, but we're not a match.'"
This one sentence instantly triggered Hoshino Ai's memory.
She had rejected Lin Ye's confession not long ago.
Now she regretted it. Why had she turned him down? Could she take it back and start over?
"I don't want a good person card, and I don't intend to just be a nice guy. If I'm stepping in to support you, I expect compensation. Let's talk about your payment now."
After patting her shoulder to signal her to let go, Lin Ye naturally sat down beside her.
From this angle, he could clearly see Hoshino Ai's beautiful, delicate profile.
"Ai-chan has no money," she murmured, lowering her head. Remembering the small balance in her bank account made her feel miserable it was barely worth anything.
"You have other things to offer."
"Ai-chan can have three kids."
Lin Ye: ???
That escalated quickly!
"When you clear a game, think about what you gain."
Game points could be transferred they were essentially the currency of the "Eerie Game."
Before Lin Ye could continue, Hoshino Ai slightly shifted, raising her black-stocking-clad left leg and placing it on Lin Ye's lap. She seemed to think it wasn't enough and, finding the position uncomfortable, added her right leg as well.
Under the bright fluorescent lighting, the black stockings shimmered with an alluring gloss. Even through the fabric, Lin Ye could feel the soft, springy texture of her thighs.
"Lin Ye-kun, you... can touch them. This is my payment," she offered.
I wanted game points.
Really…
They're more real than real gold.
That was Lin Ye's rational thought.
But his hands, as if acting on their own, rested on her black-stockinged thighs.
My hands aren't under my control! This isn't my fault my awareness has nothing to do with this. It's all the hands' fault.
My hands must be possessed by a demon.
Hoshino Ai trembled nervously, her face growing even redder. She bit her lip, her eyes watery and glistening, as if tears might fall at any moment.
"Uh…"
Occasionally, her thighs tensed, and she let out faint murmurs.
Come to think of it,
This was also Lin Ye's first time properly touching a girl's thighs.
In his previous life, he had died a virgin without ever holding a girl's hand, let alone touching her legs.
This time, thanks to the demon possession, he finally got to experience it.
After a few minutes, noticing that Hoshino Ai's legs were almost cramping from being so tense, Lin Ye silently withdrew his hand.
Hoshino Ai let out a small sigh of relief.
This was her first time being touched like this by a guy. Even during the time-stop incident, Lin Ye's "advantage-taking" had only lasted a few seconds and hadn't meant much.
But this time was different.
"I've received your payment. Next time…"
"Next time, I'll wear white stockings. Don't worry," Hoshino Ai said, nodding as if she fully understood.
I meant I wanted you to offer a different type of payment next time, not just change the stocking color.
But white stockings… aren't bad either.
Lin Ye patted the girl's black-stockinged thigh, and Hoshino Ai, seeming to understand, sat back down and adjusted her posture to sit properly.
"The next thing I'm going to tell you is very important, so make sure you remember it."
"Mm-hmm," she nodded eagerly.
"You must never tell anyone that you've become a player in the 'Eerie Game.' Not even your manager, Saito."
Without a clear understanding of how the world treated 'Eerie Game' players and their circumstances, secrecy was the best approach.
This was especially true for someone like Hoshino Ai, a player with weak abilities. If her identity were exposed, she'd undoubtedly become a target.
"I won't tell anyone. Besides Lin Ye-kun, I won't tell a soul," she promised, fully aware that Lin Ye was concerned for her safety.
If Lin Ye advised her, it had to be for her benefit. He was someone she could trust wholeheartedly.
"Don't casually talk about anything related to the 'Eerie Game' in your daily life. Even if friends occasionally bring it up, be cautious about your words to avoid exposing your player identity."
"I understand. I'll definitely follow your instructions."
Lin Ye gave her a few more reminders, urging her to be careful.
Afterward,
The two of them sat on the bed and began discussing the details of her character panel. Lin Ye got his first look at Hoshino Ai's attributes.
When he saw her Charm stat, he couldn't help but raise an eyebrow in surprise.
[Name: Hoshino Ai][Character Nickname: Unnamed]
[Strength: 6]
[Agility: 6]
[Constitution: 8]
[Charm: 15]
[Mental Power: 10]
A Charm of 15.
According to the annotations, the average value for a 24-year-old human was 10, which represented the baseline. In terms of charm, Hoshino Ai far exceeded the human average.
With her looks and aura, it was undeniable she was exceptional.
Lin Ye speculated that the Charm attribute might also correlate with other factors, such as popularity. As an idol, her profession naturally amplified her ability to draw attention, which likely boosted her Charm.
After all, if an idol lacked charm, how could they ever succeed in their career?
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