'Holy shi...' Lucien gaped at the screen, his eyes widening in amazement. He had never expected to possess a supernatural ability like dream manipulation. The very name suggested a powerful ability, and he couldn't wait to see what it was capable of. In comparison, his seduction and charm skills seemed almost mundane. The name of dream manipulation sounded downright badass in comparison. He could only imagine the possibilities and potential it held.
As he reflected on his newly acquired ability, Lucien realized that he had never actually used his 'Seduction' skill. He just learned it was an active ability and was supposed to be activated manually. Now that he had the chance, he became increasingly curious about the extent to which his seduction abilities could influence people. Perhaps he could experiment with it on Charlotte.
At the thought of it, he turned around and saw Charlotte fumbling with the button of her clothes. Lucien's heart began to race as he scooted closer to her and spoke in a low, sultry voice, "May I help you?"
As he said the words, he silently chanted in his mind, 'Seduction!'
As Lucien chanted the word "Seduction" in his mind, a faint, pink aura seemed to emanate from his body. It was barely visible, but if one looked closely enough, one would notice a subtle shift in the air around him. It was as if a soft breeze had picked up, carrying with it the faint scent of roses.
Charlotte paused for a moment, her eyes glazed over as if lost in thought. Lucien wondered if his seduction ability was working. But then, after a few seconds, she responded with a slightly flushed face, "Sure." It was subtle, but Lucien could sense a change in her behavior, as if she was more open and willing to let him help.
As Lucien reached out his hands to help Charlotte with her buttons, he couldn't help but notice the impressive size of her breasts. They were so large that they made it difficult for her to button her clothes properly. Lucien found himself momentarily distracted by their fullness and the way they strained against the fabric of her blouse. It was no wonder Charlotte was having a hard time with her buttons! Her breast was too oversized for her medium-sized blouse!
As he struggled with buttoning her blouse, Lucien's fingers accidentally grazed against Charlotte's breast area. Realistically, Charlotte shouldn't have felt it as her breast was wholly covered by her bra. But for some reason, Charlotte let out a soft moan in response to the touch. "Ah..." she breathed out, her cheeks flushing red. Lucien couldn't help but feel a jolt of surprise and excitement at her reaction, and he wondered whether this was part of the seduction ability.
"Are you okay?" Lucien pretended to be oblivious while slightly averting his gaze to the nearby bushes. He took a deep breath and tried to clear his mind, reminding himself that he needed to stay focused on the task of buttoning her blouse instead of attempting to ravage her again.
"Y-yes, I'm okay," Charlotte hurriedly replied, her voice meek and cracked. Her cheeks were flushed with a deep shade of red, and her eyes darted around nervously.
'Stupid Charlotte! What are you moaning for? Is his touch really that arousing, or are you secretly an excessively horny girl?' Charlotte scolded herself internally, her thoughts filled with embarrassment and confusion. She couldn't believe how sensitive her body was, reacting as if she was still naked even with the fabric covering her breasts.
Lucien noticed that Charlotte was blushing and looking down, seemingly embarrassed about something. Imaginative embarrassment smoke seemed to be rising from her head. Despite finding it amusing, Lucien decided not to tease her and instead started a casual conversation to ease the tension. "What do you plan to do for the remainder of the school hour?"
Charlotte replied in a matter-of-fact tone, "I plan on studying, isn't that obvious? The next course taught by another professor, we should be allowed to return by then."
"But, I don't want to return to the class. That's too boring. Why don't we head somewhere else?" Lucien suggested, eager for a change of scenery and some company as he explored the school to seek more information. Truthfully, there was hardly useful information he got from the original Lucien's memories. Some parts even remained hazy, as if blocked by some fog. If he had to pinpoint one thing that stood out in his memories, it was the nightclub. Because the original Lucien visited them many times, he could even remember the tiniest details, from the number of wine bottles stocked on the shelves to the people often going there.
"Head somewhere else?" When Charlotte heard his suggestion, her mind started to conjure up strange notions. With the way Lucien spoke in a low voice, it was like he was seducing her. Charlotte felt her cheeks grow hotter with each passing moment, but she couldn't deny the reaction her body was giving her. She could even feel the heat pooling in her nether region, causing her to fidget in her position.
"What's wrong with you?" Lucien instantly sensed something was off with Charlotte. Her cheeks, which had earlier returned to their normal color, were now painted red once again. Her breathing had become shallow, and her eyes looked clouded by something.
"Are you feeling sick?" Lucien asked, concerned as he leaned in closer to her. He couldn't help but feel guilty for not being more attentive to her needs. After all, he had basically stripped her down to naked in the cold environment. It was no wonder she might have caught a cold. Lucien mentally scolded himself for not being more mindful of her well-being.
"No, no, I'm okay." Charlotte hurriedly denied his help. "Please don't touch me."
However, her voice was a second late as Lucien's hand had reached her cheeks. That instant, something snapped in Charlotte's mind. Her eyes which were clouded in lust, fixed their attention on Lucas' enlarged face.
"You..." A pair of lips landed on Lucien's lips, cutting his remaining words.
...
"What was that?" Lucien couldn't help but question Charlotte who had lowered her head in shame. At that moment, Lucien had deliberately turned off his 'Seduction' ability and significantly dialed down his 'Charm' ability. He had come to realize that he could control the extent of his 'Charm' ability, adjusting it to his liking. Previously, the ability was always activated at its full capacity, making him irresistible to women.
However, he soon learned that the ability could be a double-edged sword for him. If he unintentionally charmed every single woman he met, he might be seen as the biggest villain of men.
That's why he sought Auman to ask whether it was possible to adjust the potency. Thankfully, she confirmed that it was possible to do so.
Unexpectedly, when the 'Charm' ability tuned down, Charlotte appeared to change into a completely different person!
"That's not me! I was possessed. I swear! There's no way that would be me!" Charlotte shook her head vehemently, her voice laced with panic and disbelief. She seems to be just waking up from a nightmare of mortification. She was constantly in denial, and now whenever Lucien came into close contact with her, she would shrink away immediately.
Lucien could have easily calmed Charlotte down using his abilities, but he knew it would be wrong to do so, as it would violate his moral code. So instead, he spoke to her in a calm and reassuring tone. "Charlotte, it's alright. Just take a deep breath and calm down."
"How can I calm down? I...I just committed a shameful deed in public. And not with my future husband...I have sinned," Charlotte replied, her voice trembling with emotion.
"Then, wouldn't it be fine if I became your husband?" Lucien blurted out without much thought. He immediately regretted his words and his heart started racing. Did I just propose? It couldn't be right, could it?
But as he saw Charlotte stopped rambling, and stared at him with a mix of amazement and shock. Lucien knew he had fucked up!