Date?

"I need to level up as soon as possible and unlock those overpowered skills of hentai games. Without them, completing this mission is going to be next to impossible," Riech muttered, pacing back and forth in his small, dimly lit room. His voice was tinged with both frustration and determination.

He stopped for a moment, running a hand through his messy hair. "Of course, it's not like I can complete this mission anytime soon," he sighed heavily, glancing at the glowing system interface hovering before him.

It was a cold, hard fact—unless you were some sort of god of love and seduction, you couldn't just sweep someone off their feet within a month, especially someone you barely knew. Attractiveness wasn't enough; communication was key. And so far, his interactions with Sulvia were stiff and professional, limited to the formalities of a master and servant. Breaking past that wall was proving to be the biggest challenge.

"If only I could unlock those Adult Skills..." he muttered under his breath, glancing at the locked section of the system menu. Those skills promised the ability to manipulate emotions and even subtly influence someone's desires. Not that he wanted to rely solely on them, but they could give him the edge he needed to complete the quest.

"Alright," he declared, more to himself than anyone else, "how do I focus on leveling up fast? I'm stuck at Level 1, and I need four more levels to unlock those skills. But grinding for XP isn't as easy as it sounds. Sure, I could head into the forest and hunt mid-level monsters, but I've got zero experience in monster hunting. It's tough, but not impossible. The problem is, they don't give much XP. I'd have to grind for days—maybe even a week—to make any real progress."

He plopped down on his bed, his brow furrowed in thought. "Wait a second... I don't necessarily have to fight them, right? I just need to land the final strike to get the XP. That should work. It's like kill-stealing in games! Easy, right?"

But just as the idea began to form fully in his mind, a familiar voice rang out in his head.

[Don't even think about it. That's not how it works!] Eri's voice was sharp and disapproving, her tone making him wince. [You need to hunt and kill the monsters yourself. No shortcuts. If you don't put in the effort, the system won't reward you with XP. Your only options are grinding or completing quests.]

Riech groaned, running his hands down his face. "Damn, that sucks," he muttered.

Eri's voice softened slightly, though there was still a hint of exasperation. [If it were that easy, why would there be any quests to begin with. You've played enough games to know the grind is part of the journey. Treat this like one of those Souls games you're so proud of beating.]

"Fine, fine," Riech said, throwing his hands up in surrender. "Looks like I have no choice but to grind hard if I want any chance of completing this quest."

He leaned back on the bed, staring at the ceiling. "Alright, two objectives: hit Level 5 and improve my relationship with Sulvia. The first one's straightforward, but the second... that's going to be tricky."

His thoughts drifted to the upcoming day. Sulvia had agreed to accompany him on an incognito outing around the city. It wasn't quite a date, but it was the first opportunity he'd had to spend time with her outside the confines of their formal roles.

"Tomorrow will tell me everything I need to know," he mused aloud. "It's my chance to break the ice and see if we can connect on a deeper level."

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The next day arrived faster than Riech anticipated. The morning sunlight streamed through his window, and he sprang out of bed, feeling a mix of excitement and nerves.

Since their outing was meant to be discreet, Riech's appearance had to change drastically. He stood before the mirror, inspecting himself. His usual slicked-back hair was gone, replaced by a tousled style that fell over his forehead, partially obscuring his face. He had clean-shaved, removing the subtle stubble that usually graced his jawline. For clothing, he opted for a long, dark coat that concealed most of his figure. A simple mask completed the look, effectively hiding his identity.

"Not bad," he muttered, giving himself one last once-over. "I'm practically unrecognizable."

Satisfied, he made his way downstairs, where Sulvia was already waiting. He stopped in his tracks, momentarily taken aback. She was dressed in a flowing, elegant dress that was a far cry from her usual maid outfit. The soft fabric swayed slightly as she shifted on her feet, her hands clasped demurely in front of her.

"You... look stunning," he managed to say, his voice slightly hoarse.

Sulvia glanced up at him, her cheeks dusted with the faintest hint of pink. "Thank you, Master Riech," she said softly. "Shall we go?"

"Yeah," he replied, snapping himself out of his daze. "Let's go."

As Riech and Sulvia made their way toward the main gate of the estate, the quiet morning was interrupted by the sound of steady, deliberate footsteps. A familiar, raspy voice called out from the shadows near the gate.

"Is there somewhere that Master is head—" Barak's words trailed off as he stepped closer, his sharp eyes narrowing. Despite Riech's drastically altered appearance, Barak recognized him instantly. He recognised him by his exorbitant aura emitted by Reich.

"Ah, my apologies," Barak said, straightening up. "It seems Master is on one of his incognito visits. Forgive me for stopping you." His tone was respectful, but his expression betrayed the faintest hint of amusement.

Riech stopped and turned to face Barak, nodding slightly. "It's understandable. You're simply doing your duty. It has been quite some time since my last visit, so I can see how it might have caught you off guard."

He paused, glancing briefly at Sulvia, who stood quietly by his side, her hands clasped neatly in front of her. "Rest assured, Barak, I'll be back before nightfall. Carry on with your duties."

Barak bowed deeply. "Yes, Master. Safe travels." Without another word, he resumed his patrol, his figure soon disappearing into the distance.

As they continued toward the gate, Riech exhaled softly, shaking his head. "That man never misses a thing," he muttered, half to himself.

Sulvia tilted her head slightly, her voice soft and curious. "Captain Barak is quite perceptive, isn't he?"

"More than I'd like sometimes," Riech replied, a small smirk tugging at the corner of his lips. "But it's reassuring. He's always been reliable."

With that brief encounter behind them, the two stepped out of the estate.

(End of Chapter)

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