First follower

Dawn broke over the province, golden sunlight spilling through the grimy inn window, painting the cramped room in hues of amber and shadow. Ronnie stirred from a heavy sleep, roused by a strange yet thrilling sensation, accompanied by a soft, wet sound. His eyes fluttered open, struggling against the haze of exhaustion, and what he saw left him stunned. Kitty, the half-cat, was kneeling between his legs, her lips wrapped around his throbbing cock, sucking with fervent intensity. Her tongue worked skillfully, producing slick, slurping sounds as saliva dripped down her chin, her purple eyes gleaming with a devotion that was both mesmerizing and unnerving.

"What… what are you doing?" Ronnie managed to rasp, his voice strained as waves of pleasure coursed through him, making speech a challenge.

Kitty paused, her lips glistening as she looked up with a playful smirk. "Oh, you're awake, Master," she purred, her voice laced with mischief, her purple eyes—a stark change from the golden hue of yesterday—proof she was no longer the same girl. "I woke up early and saw the little leader standing tall," she said, resting his dick against her cheek, her touch soft yet electrifying. "So I thought I'd… help it relax."

She flicked her tongue across the tip, teasing the sensitive head, then took him into her mouth again, slowly sliding his length deep into her throat. Ronnie gripped the bedframe, his knuckles whitening as he fought to maintain control. But Kitty wasn't done. Her delicate hands cupped his balls, massaging them gently as she let his penis invade her mouth at its own pace, her movements a blend of feline grace and raw desire.

"I'm… cumming!" Ronnie gasped, his voice breaking as the sensation overwhelmed him.

With a muffled groan, he erupted, a flood of hot semen spilling into her mouth, coating her face in a glistening wave. Kitty remained still, her expression dazed, almost drugged, as cum dripped down her cheeks. Her tongue darted out, eagerly licking the stray drops, her eyes half-lidded with a hunger for more.

"Thanks for the meal, Master," she said, her smile dripping with provocative allure.

Ronnie stared at her, propped up on the bed, his breath still ragged. Kitty stood there, her tail swaying like a contented cat, her demeanor shockingly docile. He was floored by how quickly she'd changed. Even after he'd removed his disguise last night, revealing his true face, she still called him "Master." 'How does she know I'm Edward?' he wondered, suspicion creeping in.

Before he could dwell on it, a blue System window flashed before his eyes, as if answering his unspoken question:

[Once someone becomes your follower, they can track you no matter how many times you change your appearance.]

'So that's it' Ronnie thought, realization dawning. His true form bore no resemblance to Edward, yet Kitty's loyalty remained unshaken. But questions still gnawed at him. 'How did she become my follower so easily?' He rubbed his chin, puzzled. 'I thought this would be harder.'

As if on cue, another System window appeared:

[This is because Kitty is a Broken Character.]

"Broken?" Ronnie muttered, confused.

[Broken Characters are those who lack their own vitality.]

[Their lives belong to someone else.]

"What does that have to do with me?" Ronnie frowned, not seeing the connection.

[You may think it's unrelated, but to Kitty, you hold her entire life in your hands. You could destroy her at any moment. This type of character prefers surrender, which is why she submitted so easily, allowing me to forge a bond between you.]

The words hit Ronnie like a thunderbolt. During their intense encounter, while he was lost in lust, Kitty had been grappling with her entire existence—torn between resistance and submission. He hadn't realized he was the catalyst for her surrender. As a half-cat, she'd barely survived this brutal world, taking risks that could've cost her life at any moment. She'd dreamed of escaping, of living as an ordinary citizen, maybe even finding freedom. But that dream had always been out of reach.

The weight of this truth made Ronnie's chest tighten. He looked at Kitty, still smiling vacantly, her eyes empty, like a soulless doll bound to him. The sight of her innocent face was unbearable, and he turned away, guilt clawing at him.

'Did I destroy her life?' He clutched his head, a dark energy swirling around him. He'd acted on his desires, never considering the cost to others. For the first time, Ronnie felt the sting of true evil. He'd always seen this world as unjust, but hadn't expected to become part of that injustice. He'd dreamed of purging its evils, yet here he was, no different from a villain. A shadowy aura began to envelop him, heavy and oppressive.

Even Kitty, with her heightened feline senses, noticed the change. She saw a dark vortex swirling around him, her instincts tingling with unease.

[…]

[Who said you destroyed her life?]

In the midst of that dark spiral, a radiant blue System window flashed, a beacon of hope piercing the gloom. Ronnie read its words, his heart lurching.

[Perhaps her life will be better with you.]

If the first window was a spark in a dark cave, this one was a blinding ray, shattering the shadowy aura. Ronnie looked at the window, then at Kitty, and felt a new responsibility settle over him. This little cat was his to protect now.

[Kitty has lived a harsh life, surviving only by sheer luck.]

[She's fortunate to have met you.]

The pressure that had crushed him moments ago lifted, replaced by a loftier goal. He envisioned a future where he, his family, Kitty, and others lived in a better place, their faces alight with joy—a vision that felt like a glimpse of destiny. Clenching his fist, Ronnie vowed in his heart to make it real.

"Kitty, tell me—what's your dream?" he asked, his voice warm, his smile genuine.

Kitty blinked, startled, but answered quickly. "I want to serve you, Master," she said, her tone earnest.

"Stop that," Ronnie said gently. "What do you want?"

"My goal is to care for you, Master," she replied, her smile unwavering, but Ronnie sensed the System's programming behind it, reshaping her thoughts.

"Tell me your real dream, Kitty," he said, his voice rising with frustration, desperate to reach the true her. "What did Kitty, the half-cat who came into this world, want?" He grabbed her face, his eyes locking onto hers, as if peering into her soul.

In that moment, Kitty's mind plunged into darkness. She saw herself curled up in an endless void, hugging her knees, her spirit surrendered to the unknown. She'd lived in this darkness her whole life, her dreams forgotten, fighting only to survive. All she'd ever wanted was a normal life, but the cruel world had denied her even that, pushing her to give up.

Then a radiant light pierced the void, warm and inviting, urging her forward. Her body moved on its own, her hand reaching out to touch it. As her fingers met the light, memories flooded back—her birth, her parents' joyful faces, her childhood filled with laughter and song. She remembered her dream: to become a renowned seamstress, praised for her deft hands, encouraged to craft high-end garments, maybe even for a king. She'd believed in herself, chasing that dream with fervor.

But happiness was fleeting. A monster raid destroyed her village, killing most, including her family. Left alone with her two sisters, she could barely care for them, reduced to scavenging like a stray cat, competing for scraps. Then the White Blossom shop's leader took her in, offering a dangerous job that could end her life at any moment. She had no choice—her sisters depended on her. And so, she'd ended up here.

As the memories faded, tears streamed down Kitty's cheeks, her heart heavy with sorrow and bitterness. Unbeknownst to her, Ronnie had seen it all through Stellar Eyes, the skill revealing her past. He felt a crushing sense of helplessness. He'd thought his life was hard, that he was a failure no one could surpass in misery. But Kitty's suffering dwarfed his, and her resilience in surviving it humbled him. Anyone else might've given up entirely.

In that moment, he gripped her shoulders, his voice firm. "Don't give up, Kitty. You can achieve all your dreams."

His words broke her. She burst into tears, clinging to him tightly, unwilling to let go. Ronnie patted her head gently, a tender smile on his face.

A new System window appeared, shocking him to his core:

[You have seen all of Kitty's secrets and hidden truths]

[Earned 500 Platinum Points]

[You have successfully gained your first follower]

[Received a special reward]

[Mana increased: +25]

[Level increased]