Leo Aetherwind lounged on his lavish velvet armchair, wine glass gently swirling in his hand. Moonlight bathed his residence in a serene glow, while his adorable little loli maid, Anne, nervously fed him golden nut crisps from an ornate porcelain bowl. Her tiny hands trembled slightly every time Leo teasingly leaned in a bit too close.
"You know, Anne," Leo murmured, smirking, "if you drop another one, I might make you pick it up with your mouth."
Anne's cheeks flushed beet red as she squeaked, "Young master! T-That's inappropriate!"
"Inappropriate, huh? I'm just hungry."
Before Anne could collapse into embarrassment, Butler Wang entered the room, clearing his throat.
"Young Master, I have procured the information you requested regarding Lady Angelina Bladecrest."
Leo's smile sharpened. He took the document and scanned it.
Angelina. A name once hidden under the shadows of Bladecrest's fallen grace.
She had once been among the finest swordmasters of the Bladecrest family—noble, stoic, and breathtaking. But her fate had not been kind. Forced to marry the despicable patriarch, she had endured betrayal after betrayal, swallowing her pain for the sake of her son. After Alex's apparent death, she left the family in secret, establishing a small restaurant in a modest village.
Now? She was a blooming beauty in her prime—graceful curves, mature charm, and a natural elegance that made nobles forget their wine mid-sip. Leo licked his lips.
"Tonight," Leo said, finishing the last sip of his wine, "we begin the first act."
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Meanwhile, at the Bladecrest Residence…
Roxanne stared into her bedroom mirror, gently touching her lips. Her face was crimson as she recalled Leo's domineering kiss—his warm breath, the electricity in that moment, his boldness.
"Stupid… stinky… charming man," she mumbled under her breath, her heart pounding.
Rio barged in, arms crossed.
"Sister! I swear if that Leo guy does anything excessive, I'll personally make him pay!"
Roxanne blinked. "Excessive? What do you mean?"
"I saw how he held you like a tyrant! What if he tries to—"
"He already did," she whispered under her breath, fingers brushing her lips again.
"WHAT?!"
"He kissed me. Passionately."
Rio froze.
"He—he—he what?! You let him?!"
"I… I didn't hate it."
Rio collapsed to his knees. "My innocent sister is gone… taken by a demon lord…"
Ignoring his dramatics, Roxanne stood tall.
"If I want to keep that stinky man to myself, I'll have to get stronger. So no other girls can seduce him with their charms."
Rio looked up, stunned. "Wait, what?!"
"I'm going to train."
And with that, Roxanne stormed out, determination in her eyes.
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Later That Night – Angelina's Restaurant
Leo stepped into the dimly lit establishment. The aroma of spices wafted through the air. A few patrons chuckled and gawked at the woman behind the counter—Lady Angelina herself.
She was stunning. Dark mahogany hair fell in waves down her back. Her eyes—sharp yet weary—carried the beauty of experience. Her dress hugged her mature curves delicately, and her every movement exuded elegance.
Leo approached, bowing lightly. "Lady Angelina?"
She looked up, surprised. "Yes? You are…?"
"Leo. Aetherwind. I've come bearing important news… about Alex."
The spoon in her hand clattered.
"What… about Alex?"
Leo leaned closer, voice gentle. "He's alive."
Tears welled up in her eyes. A sob escaped her throat, and without thinking, she leapt forward—hugging him tightly.
"Thank the heavens… My son… he's alive…"
Leo blinked. His chest was now cushioned by two heavenly mounds of softness. Her fragrance was intoxicating.
Angelina realized and stepped back, embarrassed. "S-Sorry… I didn't mean to—"
Leo smiled warmly. "It's alright. I understand. A mother's love knows no bounds."
Angelina blushed, surprised by how sincere and charming he was. Something about this young man tugged at her heartstrings.
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Back at Leo's Mansion…
As he lounged in his chambers, Leo received a call from his mother.
"Leo, dear. I'll be staying here a while longer. I still have some things to handle."
"Take your time, Mother. I'm proud of you."
She smiled on the other end. "And I, of you."
As he ended the call, a system notification pinged.
DING!
Congratulations to host for spending 10,000 System Points on the Lottery.
You have received:
Waste Scroll (x2)
Spicy Elemental Soup (Useless)
Confetti Bomb
Succubus Physique (Rare – Passive)
Leo's eyes widened.
"Succubus Physique?!"
Succubus Physique: Passive charm effect active. Every touch has a chance to ignite passion in the opposite gender. Effect scales with emotional state and target susceptibility.
Leo grinned. "No wonder Angelina was unusually flustered."
He leaned back, hands behind his head.
"This physique… This charm… Oh Alex, wait till you see what I do with your 'precious' mother."
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End of Chapter 25
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[ TO BE CONTINUED ]
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Author's Note:
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