Chapter 153: Self-control (1) 

After getting rid of Miriam, he arrived home. It was a hectic day, but he obtained two Yin essences...

"But it's slow..."

He knew that if he wanted to stay sane, he needed to take the essence of five women every day. Unfortunately, he couldn't replicate Yin essence with technology, so there was no other way. He needed to kiss them...

"What a problem..."

It was just getting started, and he was already losing control over his body. Arthur was starting to hate mating season.

He's not an animal.

"Big brother~"

And just as he took the elevator, a cute voice called out to him and took his arm intimately.

"Mirelle..."

It was his cute little loli neighbor...

"Is something wrong, Big brother? You look very serious..."

(Although I do love the cold big brother~)

That last sentence was spoken in his heart. It doesn't matter. Arthur, smiling, is a heartthrob, but Arthur, with a serious expression, is a ladykiller.

Mirelle didn't know which expression she liked best...

"Nothing happened, don't worry..."

For a moment, Arthur wanted to taste this loli's scent, but he quickly suppressed the desire; it wasn't right, at least not until she grew up.

"Is that so? Big brother isn't lying? This is how I can comfort you!"

In Mirelle's eyes, Arthur was sexier than usual today, so she couldn't help but lean in even closer.

"I read that a kiss can improve your mood!"

Putting more strength into her arms, Mirelle pulled on Arthur's arm, causing him to lower his body. It wasn't that Mirelle had much strength, it was that Arthur allowed it.

(Mirelle, what you read is just your fantasies)

Arthur complained in his heart. It didn't matter, Mirelle was a loli. Arthur had no guard against her, so he allowed the latter to kiss him on the neck. Although Mirelle's goal was his lips, Arthur wouldn't allow it, and he had to settle for that...

"Is that so? Thanks, Mirelle, I'm already cured..."

Forcing a stiff smile, Arthur quickly returned to his expressionless form.

"Mou~ no good, big brother. For the spell to take effect, it requires a kiss on the lips."

Mirelle waved her arms, unwilling to give up. This precocious little girl was determined to experience her first kiss, and she wanted Arthur to be this handsome boy.

Arthur didn't know, but in this world, he was considered a hot 'Big Brother' (Onee-san) who could stimulate desire.

"Really? Then I can do it, sis..."

Too bad for Mirelle, she'd run out of time. Another person had also arrived just in time to wait for the elevator next to them.

"Miss Hayin."

"Hehe, does little brother Liam still remember me? I'm so honored."

Hayin, of course, hadn't forgotten about this cute little darling who was now her neighbor. She knew she'd messed up before by bringing men home, and that's why the cute little darling now has a very low opinion of her, but...

That made it all the more exciting. She'd met guys like that in the past too, sometimes worse than Arthur; they even hated her.

But it was okay. Hate is just another kind of love, so she wasn't willing to back down now, and tasting the fruit after a long effort was even more delicious.

And Hayin also knew that men are "special" beings, even if they claim to hate something, often it's quite the opposite. For example, guys who claim to like good girls are actually the opposite; they prefer mean and frivolous girls.

What's more, there was actually a small comment on the internet that men, when in fierce competition with each other, prefer women whose men are most attractive to them.

Because a woman who attracts men means there's something special about her, and this has been confirmed by Hayin. Otherwise, how is it that despite being promiscuous, she still attracts men to her hunting net?

Men are contradictory beings; they'd rather snatch someone else's girlfriend than accept a girl who's good to them.

Besides, it was better if Arthur hated her; that meant he'd managed to enter her heart, but with this pretty boy, it was different...

(He's so sexy...)

Hayin secretly licked her lips. In her eyes, Arthur turned her on even more. Since she wasn't a virgin and had the scent of many men upon her, she was able to resist the overwhelming charm of mating season. Yet, as a woman, she had an effect...

"So what do you say, little brother? Are you interested in healing?"

Approaching like a predator to its prey, Hayin narrowed her eyes and reached out, wanting to touch Arthur...

*Clap

"Back off, vulgar woman!"

However, she was forcefully pushed away by Mirelle...

"Don't come any closer, man-eater!"

Like a mother hen protecting her chicks, Mirelle reached out and shielded Arthur with her small body.

"Hehe~ You're rude, little sister, but I want to cure little brother with a spell, you said so yourself."

"No, no, no, no! The spell only works if Mirelle casts it, not you!"

Was her spell used by others?

Let them go over her dead body!

She knew how dangerous Hayin was; every man who entered her house was devoured, and this was what Mirelle feared the most. If Arthur managed to fall into her clutches, then Mirelle would cry. She would definitely cry.

Her heart wasn't that strong; she couldn't bear it!

"It's okay, Mirelle, don't be rude."

"No, big brother, you don't understand. You can't believe her. She's a bad woman... She's definitely a man-eater! I've seen her with many men, you have to believe me! In fact, you can ask any of the neighbors; they can testify as well!"

With Arthur lecturing her, Mirelle panicked, not hesitating to expose her and point her finger at her.

"It's not good to judge people like that, little sister."

"Grrrr~"

Like a beast baring its claws, Mirelle bared her teeth at this vile woman.

"Okay, Mirelle, you've had your fun. Miss Hayin is right. It's not good to talk about other people's lives. Miss Hayin's activities are none of our business. Miss Hayin, please disregard Mirelle's words. She's still a child."

"Hoh~?"

Arthur's response was perfect, which surprised Hayin. He didn't reprimand her, nor did he frown in disgust like other men might; on the contrary, he didn't care. This was the worst possible outcome.

At least some disgust was better than indifference…

*Ding...

"The elevator has arrived. If you don't mind, Miss Hayin, we'll take this one..."

Taking Mirelle by the shoulders, Arthur bowed slightly in apology and entered...

With that, he showed his refusal to let Hayin accompany them. Although she could enter if she wanted, as a tenant of the building, she could do so without any problem. But Hayin, as a player, knew it was no good, not until Arthur was alone.

"It's okay, Little Brother, don't worry. I don't take it personally. But if Little Brother feels guilty, he can come to my house for tea~"

"...."

At Hayin's invitation, Arthur remained silent until the elevator doors closed.

He didn't accept the invitation, nor was he obligated; Hayin's scent was unbearable to his sensitive fox nose.

Not even his sensitive nose could count how many men's scents were on her.

"Big Brother, you can't enter her house. You'll be devoured!"

Even after they parted, Mirelle warned again that important things should be warned again and again. This was what her mother told her, and Mirelle put it into practice.

"Don't worry, no one will be eaten."

Sighing internally, Arthur tapped this loli's forehead with his finger, stopping thinking about Hayin. There were still things to do tomorrow...

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The next morning, Arthur's mood was worse than yesterday. Before, with his emotions muted, his body was obedient and he could control himself. Today was different. His little friend almost activated the virginity seal on his back. This was very bad.

Like an emotional rollercoaster, Arthur didn't want to go to school, but thinking he wouldn't be able to collect the Yin essence if he didn't go out, he had no choice but to go.

"Liam, good morning!"

"What's up~"

And as always, when he opened the door, his punctual stepsister Indara and his good friend Line were waiting for him.

Both of them smiled sweetly at him. If it weren't for the fact that their uniforms were in disarray, Arthur would almost believe these two good friends had agreed to greet him.

But the reality was quite the opposite. Indara had actually beaten this mean friend up a bit for interrupting her time with her crush.

If it weren't for the fear that Arthur would look at her with disgust or even hate, Line's punishment wouldn't end so simply.

"Hm, good day..."

With his body becoming increasingly sensitive, Arthur walked quickly. Indara panicked and followed him, making sure to scare away these mean women who had 'coincidentally' emerged from their homes.

These mean neighbors already knew there was a delicious cake in their building, and with mating season approaching, Arthur attracts them like flies to honey.

Line, on the other hand, narrowed her eyes, her gaze fixed on the system panel in front of her.

Arthur's condition worsened, which was good for her.

"I just need to get Indara out of my way."

With their conspiracies in their heads, the trio arrived at the school where Lynne was also waiting for them.

This girl paced back and forth. Ever since yesterday's kiss, her desire for Arthur had risen. She tried again to gain Nataly's approval, but failed miserably.

There was no way Nataly would accept. When this girl bowed deeply and said, "I'll be responsible. Please give me your blessing!"

Nataly almost broke a beer flask over her head when she heard this.

As a woman who knew what it meant to be 'responsible,' she almost thought Lynne had tasted the cabbage her good husband had raised.

He grabbed her by the neck, gritted his teeth tightly, and her tears of blood were seeping out. At this sight, Lynne had no choice but to tell what had happened, so Nataly let her go.

"What to do? Use Mother?... No, it can't be done."

It's true that her mother will help her as a matchmaker and can provide a large dowry, but if she does, it's as if she'll trigger a Deus Ex Machina.

War between giant corporations isn't good, and Lynne felt that if she succeeds, it's like losing, so she didn't act.

"Liam!"

Her expressionless face almost formed a smile, seeing this boy who stole her lips yesterday.

If it weren't for her great self-control, Indara and Libe definitely wouldn't be the only ones waiting at home.