章節 17: Rekindling The Flame Pt. 2
[Day: Monday]
[Time: Morning]
[Location: Home]
"I'm heading off to Chelsey's house now~" Whitney said, hurrying down the stairs with a bright smile on her face.
I watched Whitney with a smile before gently stopping her. "Before you go.."
Whitney looked at me, her eyes locking onto mine and her smile becoming more radiant. "Oh yeah~"
Whitney leaned into me, her lips meeting mine as we kissed. The kiss lasted a few seconds before she pulled away and walked backwards. I chuckled and decided to let her leave so she wouldn't be late heading to Chelsey's place to babysit her daughter while Chelsey was at work.
I made my way to my couch then sat down with a soft sigh. I looked at Lust-E and began to review my stats thus far before going in any further with new skills.
[Information Acquired!]
Name: Shiro Moji
Age: 19
Birthday: December 6th
Occupation: College Student
Status: The Charmer
Looks: 10/10
Luscious Ambition: 100%
Ambition Level: 3
Lust/Seduction Level: 2
Charisma/Charm Level: 4
Talent Level: 3
Flirting Level: 2
Passion Level: 2
Empathy Level: 3
Romance Level: 2
Luck Level: 2
Stamina Level: 4
Lustie whistled then giggled as she hovered behind me. "Those stats are looking pretty nice I'll tell ya, but they could be so much better especially since you're meeting with Ashley today right?"
"Yeah, I'm going to be meeting with her today so we can prove to Aubrie that Ashley wasn't at fault. I am worried though because not only are we meeting in Sanctuary City, but I've seen news that a gang fight just happened within the city last night after I took Chloe home. Luckily both Chloe and Naomi are safe, but still," I said, my concerns evident as I had my speculations.
"This is perfect!~ A perfect time for you to unlock a new ability and a Demon Exclusive as well!~ Go ahead and go to your Features and unlock a feature called Upgrade." Lustie said.
I nodded and went to the Features tab, noticing I had to spend 20,000 Credi to unlock this feature. I coughed up the Credi and unlocked the new feature.
[New Feature Available: Upgrade!]
[Upgrade Description: This feature allows you to spend Credi to Level Up your Traits depending on how high your Levels are. You can not exceed Level 10 currently.]
"So the amount of Credi I need scales to my levels huh? This could come in handy...but are there any drawbacks to this Feature?" I asked, looking up at Lustie.
"Not really. The only actual bad drawback is the gradual increase in Credi you need the higher Level your traits are. You've got the skills to talk to women now, so go ahead and get all those traits to Level 5 and let's get moving!~" Lustie said, her voice excited to get the day started with me.
I nodded and used Credi to get my Traits to Level 5. I grunted softly as I felt a burning on my pelvis then looked down, noticing a blue sigil glowing on my body.
[Remaining Credi: 9,950]
[Achievement Unlocked: All Traits Level 5!]
[Reward: Credi +5000]
"Perfect!~ Your body has fully upgraded and now you have even more skills to unlock, but we can worry about all that later. For now, let's test out these new traits!~" Lustie said.
I nodded then stood up. "Right, let's get out of here."
"Right behind you, Superstar~" Lustie giggled.
[Day: Monday]
[Time: Morning]
[Location: Sanctuary City]
I sat at a local coffee shop in Sanctuary City, waiting for Ashley to show up as I didn't want to meet her at Morning's Destiny since Aubrie works there. It has been a week since the incident and I feel as it was time to put the plan in motion, but I knew I was missing a piece of information that could undeniably prove Ashley's innocence.
Ashley finally showed up to the shop, noticing me sitting at a secluded spot away from the other customers. She decided to order a drink before she made her way to my table then sat down in a seat across from me. "Hey, what's up with the sudden meet up?"
"I called you out here so we can discuss a plan to prove your innocence to Aubrie. It's been a week and I feel like no matter what we have to just go for it." I said, my expression filled with determination.
Ashley twirled her straw nervously, her eyes fixated on me. "So what's the plan? How are we going to convince Aubrie that I'm innocent?"
I leaned forward, giving Ashley a confident smile. "I already have evidence, but I just need one piece of evidence that would undeniably prove your innocence. I know who has that evidence as well."
Ashley furrowed her brows with concern, tilting her head slightly. "Who has the evidence and how are you going to get it?"
I took a sip of my coffee, gathering my thoughts. "Caden has this information for sure. He's close buddies with Mark and his guild of crackheads, so he more than likely has the information. Plus Caden is their scapegoat because he doesn't really publicly hang out with them so they've got to have a system where they use Caden to store all their information."
"That actually makes a lot of sense...And he was there at the party as well. But how will you even acquire such information? He's not gonna throw his friends under the bus, not for you anyway." Ashley said, her doubts slightly melting away.
I leaned in closer, my gaze meeting Ashley's. I smiled at her, my expression showing no doubts in my soul. "I know he won't...but don't worry your pretty mind over it~ I have it all covered.."
[Charm EXP +500]
Ashley's skepticism fully melted away, replaced by a glimmer of hope and a nice smile. "Alright..~ I trust you.."
With the plan fully in place, Ashley and I decided to stay a bit longer to just talk and hang around. We also made plans to meet up at her place later tonight, so I texted Whitney that I wouldn't be home tonight. Whitney was more than happy to spend the night at Chelsey's place so she could spend more time with Chelsey and her daughter.
[Day: Monday]
[Time: Afternoon]
[Location: Brickwood Park]
I made it to Brickwood Park where Lust-E said Caden was and parked my car. I got out and took a deep breath, hoping to avoid any unnecessary altercations and hoped for an easy talk with Caden.
As I wandered around, searching for Caden, I noticed him in the park's basketball court then made my way toward the court. Once I made it, I noticed he wasn't alone, having Mark and Eric with him as they were shooting the basketball around.
Lustie grabbed my shoulder, stopping me, her eyes fixated on Mark and Eric. "Shiro...before we go through with this, please be wary. Mark and Eric still hate you greatly so anything will set them off."
'I know, but I don't care. This is for Ashley, not for me. I don't care what they do, I'm leaving here with that information. If I have to get my hands dirty then so be it.' I uttered to Lustie.
[Charm EXP +500]
Lustie smiled at me then closed her eyes. "Shiro... Alright, Partner. I trust in your abilities..."
I nodded and smiled, finally making my way to the court. I activated my Luscious Unleash, my senses now higher than what they once were. I calmed my nerves completely, letting go of whatever doubts and fears I held inside.
"Hey Caden," I called out, my voice steady and stern. "We need to talk!"
Caden turned to face me, a guarded expression on his face. He looked at Mark and Eric, noticing their glares toward me. He faced me once again and held the ball with his arm. "What do you want, Shiro?"
I didn't mince words, my tone becoming low and intimidating. "It's about last week. You were at that party and I know you are holding something that I need. Information about Ashley."
Mark laughed a bit hearing my words then crossed his arms. "What are you now? An Avenger? You're here to rekindle a flame that has been put out? Aubrie wants nothing to do with Ashley and frankly I don't either. Whatever you're—"
"Shut the fuck up," I said sternly toward Mark, turning toward him with a glare. "I wasn't talking to you, so you don't have a reason to speak."
Mark looked a bit dumbfounded, shocked by my tone and way of speaking to him.
"Like I was saying, I know you're hiding information. A party like that has multiple videos, and I have one of them. You're the scapegoat, and now it's time for you to cough it up if you know what's good for you." I said.
Caden exchanged glances with Mark and Eric, who were bristling by my presence now. "And what makes you think I'll just hand it to you? You're still a nobody who happened to get lucky...besides, what video are you even talking about?"
I met Caden's gaze unwaveringly. I took out my phone and played the video full volume so all three could hear it. Eric looked surprised because no one else should have the video except those in the friend group.
"Yooo...how the hell did he get that?" Eric asked in shock then it hit him. He remembered when his phone was taken. "I knew it...I should've known it was you."
I put my phone away then crossed my arms. "You have two options. Make this easy and give up whatever information you have and I won't tell a soul about the party after...or I can take it by force and turn in whatever I find to the police. Either option works for me."
Caden's lips curled into a smirk, holding his arm out to stop Mark from walking forward. "You really think you can take me in a fight, Shiro? You've never beaten me in one...so what makes this different?"
"You really want to do this the hard way huh? Alright...I guess I'll just have to take it from you," I said, uncrossing my arms.
With that, Caden stepped forward, cracking his knuckles as he prepared to face off against me. He sized me up then shoved me back. "Do something.."
I immediately struck Caden's stomach with a body shot, following it with a right hook. Caden was caught off guard, surprised by the swiftness of my strikes. He went for a counter, but I leaned backwards, dodging his punch then countered with two jabs then kicked him to the ground.
"You done?" I asked, kneeling down beside him, gripping his shirt. "I asked are you done?!"
[Dodge!]
I looked up then dodged Mark's kick and quickly stood up then my Danger Sense activated, allowing me to duck under Eric's sneak attack then I counter with an elbow to his torso. Caden got back up and grappled me from behind then Mark landed a powerful body blow to my stomach, causing me to groan in pain.
With an unyielding determination, I slipped out of Caden's hold, causing Mark to punch Caden in his face. As Mark was distracted from hitting his own ally, I snuck him with a knock out punch. I walked toward Eric then gripped his shirt, headbutting him, knocking him down as well.
[Stamina has lowered to 80%]
With Mark and Eric both incapacitated, I turned my attention back over to Caden. Blow after blow rained down as the both of us clashed, the sounds of our grunts and the scuffle of our feet echoing through the park. Caden couldn't comprehend how my senses and reflexes were this good.
In the end, I emerged victorious, standing tall over Caden as my eyes gleamed with victory. "Now hand it over, bitch. I'm not afraid to hit a man while he's down for someone I care about."
Caden grit his teeth, but begrudgingly reached in his pocket and handed over a USB drive. "Take it...but you better watch your fucking back. I know where you live.."
"Yeah? You do? Well come to my house if you're bad enough...I'll be ready for whenever and whatever you try to do," I said, snatching the USB out of his hand.
With that, I turned and walked away, leaving Caden and his friends nursing their bruises as they watched me leave. I got into my car and decided to head home to see what Caden hid within this USB.
[Day: Monday]
[Time: Afternoon]
[Location: Home]
I softly grunted as I sat down at my desk, feeling the effects of the fight from earlier. I laid my head down, my body in pain from the blows I endured due to my boosted adrenaline. Lustie stood behind me, rubbing my shoulders.
"You need to rest a bit, Shiro... Ashley can wait.." Lustie said as she comforted me, her voice soft and sweet.
I sat back as she rubbed my shoulders. "I know, but I have to do this...I want to fix this more than I can understand. Ashley and Aubrie both deserve to be happy.."
[Charm EXP +700]
[Lustie is slowly falling for you...]
Lustie's ears wiggled and she let out a soft chuckle. She leaned toward me, kissing my cheek. "Alright...~ I'll let you do what you need..~"
I smiled as Lustie kissed my cheek then began to work, hoping to have all the evidence I needed before showing my works to Ashley and Aubrie. I found multiple videos of the party upon this USB drive, multiple videos of Mark talking about how much he didn't care for Aubrie, videos of Ashley actively rejecting Mark and his advances.
I couldn't believe all the evidence, nothing that's police report worthy, but worthy enough for everyone to know how much of a scum he truly was. I rested my elbows against my desk, holding my head, just in disbelief. I felt sick watching those videos and I knew Ashley would be sick as well.
[Are you okay, Shiro?]
"Yeah...Just now realizing how fucked up this place is. He held no shame in those videos...no ounce of remorse. He used those women for their bodies, he was using Ashley and Aubrie...why are there so many videos..?" I answered, my tone tense and in distress.
[It's alright, Shiro. We have everything we need, all we need to do now is just show this to both Ashley and Aubrie, so let's hold off on showing Ashley this evidence tonight and invite them both out tomorrow and show them at the same time.]
"Right...Right.." I said, sitting back then checking the time. "I have to get ready to meet Ashley at her place."
[You do that, and clear your mind. Ashley doesn't deserve a half assed performance!]
I chuckled softly and nodded. "Yeah I hear you, E. Thanks for cheering me up."
[(*´∀｀*)]
With that, I got up from my desk after saving the videos to Lust-E and got ready for tonight.
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