After his innate charm talent was successively upgraded twice from [Handsome] to [Divine Demeanor], Hoshimiya Yuu's facial features didn't change drastically.
However, upon closer inspection, his features were more defined and exquisite, and the proportions were more harmonious.
His entire physique became increasingly perfect, and his skin was more refined.
Both his features and body proportions were almost perfectly golden ratios.
But more importantly were his aura and the subtle attraction he radiated, which could also be described as an internal hormonal enhancement.
During interactions, women would be subconsciously drawn to Hoshimiya Yuu, their affection steadily increasing. Even if he did nothing, prolonged contact would make them unconsciously fall in love with him.
Hoshimiya Yuu was very satisfied with the upgraded [Divine Demeanor].
He liked women, especially beautiful ones.
He ideally wanted to take all the beautiful women in the world into his arms.
But he couldn't dedicate all his energy to women.
Except for a few exceptional beauties, most were not worth his exhaustive effort.
With this new talent, achieving his goal of gathering all the world's beauties would be much less strenuous.
Now, if he could only acquire a talent that 'locked down' his women, Hoshimiya Yuu could act with complete abandon.
He was confident that once they were intimate, they would lose interest in other men.
Whether in terms of looks or ability, Hoshimiya Yuu didn't believe there was any man in the world stronger than his current self.
Not to mention that he would further enhance these talents in the future.
However, as the number of beautiful women increased, there would inevitably be times when he couldn't attend to them all. It would be problematic if they became so desperate that they would sleep with just anyone.
To be completely at ease, a talent that provided an exclusive mark was still needed!
The [Destiny Contract] had limitations on the number of slots. Even if he could increase the limit, it would definitely not keep up with Hoshimiya Yuu's rate of acquiring women.
Unfortunately, the randomness of talent acquisition was too great. It was impossible to know when he might acquire a talent like an exclusive marking.
Hoshimiya Yuu had considered using the copy opportunity for such a talent, but he hadn't yet encountered anyone with one.
There was regret, but mostly relief.
If such a talent existed, plundering Conan's [Protagonist Halo] would have to wait.
Hoshimiya Yuu wouldn't feel secure until he made that talent his own.
He temporarily saved the remaining copy opportunity.
Conan's [Protagonist Halo] would definitely need to be plundered.
Copying it now and plundering it later would mean wasting one copy opportunity.
He already had a rough plan for where to use this opportunity.
His development was almost complete now, and improving his strength just required following a routine of exercise.
Once Ai Haibara appeared, he could begin making contact with the Black Organization.
The Organization, whether it was the double agents or Gin and others, were all top talents, and surely possessed many valuable talents worth copying.
Among them, Vermouth was Hoshimiya Yuu's primary target.
What kind of talent would the ageless, "Thousand-Faced Witch" possess? It was indeed exciting to anticipate.
Lost in thought, Hoshimiya Yuu's pace unconsciously slowed, falling a few steps behind Ran and Megumi Asai.
The two women were walking hand-in-hand in front. They turned around, intending to urge him on, only to see Hoshimiya Yuu in a daze.
"Hmm?"
Ran leaned closer to Megumi Asai with a surprised look and whispered, "Megumi-nee, don't you think Yuu-nii looks even more handsome?"
The enhancement of charm is complex, but the most direct effect is making the opposite sex find him more attractive.
Megumi Asai nodded, also responding in a low voice.
"Yes, he feels more handsome, and makes one want to be closer to him…"
As if embarrassed by the ambiguity in her words, Megumi Asai covered her mouth with a slender finger, blocking the rest of the more suggestive words.
The two women exchanged glances, seeing the same lustful desire in each other's beautiful eyes, and both turned their faces away, blushing.
It's not just men who are lustful; women are too.
Especially when the handsome man in question was their intimate lover with whom they were completely honest, what woman wouldn't feel her heart stir with desire?
The effect of the [Divine Demeanor] was potent, truly worthy of its Orange quality.
Ran and Megumi Asai already held Hoshimiya Yuu in high regard, yet they still showed this reaction even outside the 'first impression' effect.
It was not difficult to imagine how others would react.
Of course, Hoshimiya Yuu was unaware of all this.
Aside from nymphomaniacs, few would openly speak of their inner desires; most would conceal them.
This was one reason why charm talents are often subtle.
Most people would hide their lustful intentions, but in interactions, they would instinctively be more accommodating to Hoshimiya Yuu, and their tolerance for him would increase.
While the two women whispered, Hoshimiya Yuu had mentally sorted out his talent upgrade and subsequent rough plans, storing them in his Memory Palace.
Human thought is infinitely faster than a computer. He had mentally enjoyed a glimpse of his future extravagant life, yet barely a minute had passed in reality.
The drawback used to be the inability to save everything like a computer.
But with the [Memory Palace] talent, that drawback no longer existed.
Hoshimiya Yuu's brain was the best storage device, with nearly infinite capacity and high security.
Having organized his thoughts and determined the next step to realize his ambition, Hoshimiya Yuu snapped back to reality, just in time to see the two women shyly turning their faces away.
"Ran, Megumi-nee."
Taking a few quick steps, Hoshimiya Yuu caught up to them and asked, "What were you two talking about? You look so happy?"
Ran and Megumi Asai looked closely at Hoshimiya Yuu for a moment, exchanged glances, and shook their heads in unison.
But their flushed cheeks suggested otherwise.
Even the closest people have secrets. Since the two women wouldn't tell, Hoshimiya Yuu didn't press the issue.
When women get a good girlfriend, the man is inevitably isolated.
However, the thought that these two girlfriends were both his women made Hoshimiya Yuu feel better.
The trio took a taxi back to Beika Town, heading straight for Hoshimiya Yuu's rented apartment.
Ran and Megumi Asai worked together to prepare a simple dinner using the remaining ingredients in the refrigerator.
After dinner, Ran chose to excuse herself, leaving the two of them alone for the kindling fire between Hoshimiya Yuu and Megumi Asai.
Hoshimiya Yuu and Megumi Asai actually wanted Ran to stay.
But the high school girl was shy. The thought of a threesome for the first time…
Just imagining it made Ran feel steam coming out of her head.
"Ran, I'll walk you home then."
"No need, Yuu-nii." Ran was becoming more comfortable using his name. "It's so close, and it's not too dark. Don't worry about me."
"Besides, I know this area very well. You should spend more time with Megumi-nee."
Hoshimiya Yuu thought for a moment and nodded.
Ran made a lot of sense. Compared to the high school girl with explosive martial arts skills, the gentle doctor needed his company more.
"Then call me when you get home."
"Ugh… I'm not a child anymore, Yuu-nii…"
She complained verbally, but inwardly, Ran felt incredibly sweet.
Being cared for and worried about by the person she loved was more heartwarming than any sweet talk.
"I'm leaving then, Megumi-nee." Ran, pulling her suitcase, said goodbye to Megumi Asai.
"Okay, Ran. See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow."
About ten minutes later, Hoshimiya Yuu received a call from Ran confirming her safe arrival.
Hanging up the phone, he immediately grabbed Megumi Asai in a tight embrace.
The flame that had been suppressed by the peaceful scenery on the cruise ship now burned even more fiercely.